Jessie Gollan MATHESON

1869 - 1950  (81 years)

• Name	Jessie Gollan MATHESON
  Born	18 May 1869	Strathalbyn, SA, Australia   [1]
  Gender	Female
  General event	DEATH: Miss J.G. MATHESON - "After a long period of illness, Miss Jessie Gollan Matheson died at Strathalbyn during the early hours of Monday morning at the age of 81 years. She was a daughter of the late Mr. Hugh and Mrs. Margaret Matheson, of Angas Plains. She was an active worker in the interests of St. Andrew's Church at Strathalbyn for many years. The funeral took place at the local cemetery on Tuesday, when the Rev. Cooper (who was assisted by the Rev. Robert Brance ? an old friend of the family) officiated at the graveside." (ref: Southern Argus (Port Elliott), 27th July 1950, p8)
  General event	18 Mar 1877	Angas Plains, SA, Australia   [2]
  	First prize at Sunday school in March 1877 : "On Sunday, March 18, the Rev. J. F. Henderson delivered an address to the scholars of the Angas Plains Sabbath school (several of the parents being present) on temptation, which was listened to with much attention by all ; after which M. Rankine, Esq, superintendent, distributed suitable prizes in books to those who had received the greatest number of marks. First class, James Warren, first prize; Murdock Warren, second. Second class, Miss M. Matheson, first prize; Catherine Warren, second. Third class, Mary Rankine, first prize; Jessie Matheson, second. Fourth class awarded in a small book each." (ref : Southern Argus, 8th March 1877, p3)
  Notes for biography	Mystery: There was a Jessie Gollan Matheson in Pingelly WA in 1916 ? but probably another person. Our Jessie would have been 47 years old. That Jessie was on the 1916 electoral roll in the subdivision of Beverley. Her address was Harper St, Pingelly and her occupation was domestic duties. At that time there was also a Donald Matheson (farmer) and Edith Eve Matheson (housewife) at Oakrise Farm, East Pingelly. Also John Gray Matheson(farmer) and Hannah Matheson (married) on Wavertree, Pingelly.
  Notes for biography	Never married nor had any children.
  Occupation	* Teacher at Lake Plains School * There were three Miss Matheson who were spinster teachers at neighbouring schools. * There was a 'Miss Matheson' who had a boarding house in Strathalbyn in 1909. The building later became a hospital. (see photo in my sources) (ref : Gemmell, p 179) [Question : Which Miss Matheson might that be?] * And a 'Miss Matheson' gave a water colour painting to the Strathalbyn Museum in 1913. The painting of the St Andrew's Church was done by Alfred Sinclair. (ref : Gemmell, p 113) [Question : Which Miss Matheson might that be?]
  Died	24 Jul 1950  [3, 4]
  Person ID	I183	Alexander & Jessie
  Last Modified	7 Apr 2018

  
  

  Father	Hugh Innis Cameron MATHESON,   b. 12 Aug 1831,   d. 28 May 1915, 'Clashmore',Strathalbyn, SA, Australia  (Age 83 years)
  Mother	Margaret Munro GOLLAN,   b. 1836, Beauly, Inverness-shire ,   d. 15 Jul 1927  (Age 91 years)
  Married	18 Sep 1861	Strathalbyn,SA
  	Married at Margaret's mother's residence, 'The Swamp Farm', Strathalbyn. Her mother is Amy (or Ann) Gollan. The wedding was officiated by Rev John Anderson Question : Some sources indicate that Hugh's wife was someone else, but it is doubted that these other sources are correct. * Margaret GORDON : The birth record of her daughter, Jessie Gollan MATHESON has her mother as Margaret GORDON (ref : Aust Birth Index, vol 73, p 166). If it is true that her mother was a Gordon, is this Margaret related to the Alexander Gordons? He had a daughter, Margaret, but she would have only been 9 years old when Jessie was born. * Catherine Christina GOLLAN : "He married a niece of Gollan's, namely Catherine Christina Gollan." (ref : Alexandrina's Shore, Jim Faull, p 150) But who is this Catherine, and what connection has she with Donald Gollan? * Resolution: It is most likely that Jessie's mother is Margaret Gollan as indicated by Jessie's middle name. And Margaret's marriage notice states that the wedding was held in the home of the bride's mother - Ann Gollan. We need to get a copy of actual birth record's of Hugh's children (rather than a transcription from the Aust Birth Index). This note was by Don Gordon on 7th April 2018.
  Children	Of Hugh and Margaret's six daughters, only the first, Elizabeth was married. Four of them were spinster teachers at neighbouring schools - Jessie, Christina, Margaret and Alexandrina - ie four Miss Mathesons were teachers. Their other daughter, Jane, died when she was just three years old. This note by Don Gordon on 6th April 2018
  Residence	'Clashmore', 28 Sandergrove Rd, Strathalbyn
  Wedding	18 Sep 1861	Strathalbyn
  	"Married - Matheson-Gollan: On September 18, at the residence of the bride's mother, near Strathalbyn, by the Rev John Anderson, late of Aird, Inverness-shire." (South Australian Advertiser, 20th Sept 1861, p2)
  Family ID	F60	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Photos

  Jessie Matheson in St Andrews choir in 1904

  
  

  Headstones

  Matheson family memorial gravestone - Strathalbyn cemetery This Matheson family memorial headstone was erected some time after 1966 - ie after the death of the last of the 10 people listed. Were all these people actually buried here?

  
  

  Documents

  ww - Jessie Matheson - born 18th May 1869 in Strathalbyn Father: Hugh Innes Cameron Matheson Mother: Margaret Gordon (note that the surname is recorded as Gordon whereas her siblings have the surname as Gollan) Registration: Strathalbyn 73/166

  
  

• Sources

  [S7] Australian Birth Index, Vol 73, p166. [S1] Trove newspapers, Southern Argus, 8th March 1877, p3. "On Sunday, March 18, the Rev. J. F. Henderson delivered an address to the scholars of the Angas Plains Sabbath school (several of the parents being present) on temptation, which was listened to with much attention by all ; after which M. Rankine, Esq, superintendent, distributed suitable prizes in books to those who had received the greatest number of marks. First class, James Warren, first prize; Murdock Warren, second. Second class, Miss M. Matheson, first prize; Catherine Warren, second. Third class, Mary Rankine, first prize; Jessie Matheson, second. Fourth class awarded in a small book each." (ref : Southern Argus, 8th March 1877, p3) [S1] Trove newspapers, Southern Argus (Port Elliott), 27th July 1950, p 8. "After a long period of illness, Miss Jessie Gollan Matheson died at Strathalbyn during the early hours of Monday morning at the age of 81 years. She was a daughter of the late Mr. Hugh and Mrs. Margaret Matheson, of Angas Plains. She was an active worker in the interests of St. Andrew's Church at Strathalbyn for many years. The funeral took place at the local cemetery on Tuesday, when the Rev. Cooper (who was assisted by the Rev. Robert Brance - an old friend of the family) officiated at the graveside." (ref : Southern Argus (Port Elliott), 27th July 1950, p8) [S25] Australian Death Index, vol 756, p3522.