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Catherine CAMPBELL (1846 - 1923)

Children	Self + Spouses	Parents	Grandparents	Greatgrandparents
William Campbell POTTER (1871 - 1957)	Catherine CAMPBELL (1846 - 1923) + Charles POTTER (1830 - 1913)

b. 1846 at Dalry, Ayrshire, Scotland

m. 1871 Charles POTTER (1830 - 1913) at Cooma, New South Wales, Australia

d. 1923 at Cooma, New South Wales, Australia aged 77

Near Relatives of Catherine CAMPBELL (1846 - 1923)
Relationship	Person	Born	Birth Place	Died	Death Place	Age
Self	Catherine CAMPBELL	1846	Dalry, Ayrshire, Scotland	1923	Cooma, New South Wales, Australia	77
Husband	Charles POTTER	1830		1913	Adaminaby, Monaro Region, New South Wales, Australia	83
Son	William Campbell POTTER	1871	Cooma, New South Wales, Australia	1957	Ryde, New South Wales, Australia	86
Daughter in Law	Ethel May COWLEY	1878	Gundagai, NSW, Australia	1957	Balmain, NSW, Australia	79
Granddaughter	Edna M POTTER	1912	Paddington, New South Wales, Australia
Granddaughter	Grace I POTTER	1912	Waverley, New South Wales, Australia
Granddaughter	Marjorie J POTTER	1914	Ashfield, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Grandson	William C POTTER	1916	Ashfield, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Granddaughter	Isoline M POTTER	1920	Hornsby, NSW, Australia
Grandson	Charles Cedric POTTER	1921	Ryde, Sydney, NSW, Australia	1986	Salisbury, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia	65

Events in Catherine CAMPBELL (1846 - 1923)'s life
Date	Age	Event	Place	Notes	Src
1846		Catherine CAMPBELL was born	Dalry, Ayrshire, Scotland	Note 1
1871	25	Birth of son William Campbell POTTER	Cooma, New South Wales, Australia	Note 2	52
1871	25	Married Charles POTTER (aged 41)	Cooma, New South Wales, Australia	Note 3	52
1913	67	Death of husband Charles POTTER (aged 83)	Adaminaby, Monaro Region, New South Wales, Australia	Note 4	60
1923	77	Catherine CAMPBELL died	Cooma, New South Wales, Australia	Note 5	60
1923	77	Burial	Adaminaby Old Cemetery, Monaro	Note 6	90

Note 1: Burial info 1846 - Dalry, Ayrshire - obit

Note 2: Age 39 in 1911 marriage reg - born Cooma William Campbell Potter in the Australia, Birth Index, 1788-1922 Name William Campbell Potter Birth Date 1871 Birth Place New South Wales Registration Year 1871 Registration Place Cooma, New South Wales, Australia Father Charles Potter Mother Catherine Potter Registration Number 9287

Note 3: Charles Potter in the Australia, Marriage Index, 1788-1950 Name Charles Potter Marriage Date 1871 Marriage Place Cooma, New South Wales Registration Date 1871 Registration Place Cooma, New South Wales, Australia Spouse Catherine Campbell Registration Number 2013

Note 4: Burial info Manaro Mercury and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser 3 Nov 1913 Death of Mr . C. Potter AN OLD MANARO IDENTITY. Mr. Charles Potter, of Jones Plain., whose death occurred suddenly on Saturday afternoon, 18 October was the youngest son of Mr Wm Potter of 32 Drummond St., Euston Square London, and here Mr Potter was born on 9th October 1830. He and his two brothers , John and William , when old enough serv- ed the full term of seven years at their Father's trade, that of stonemason and plasterer, and all became proficient. When a young man Charles followed his brother John out to Melbourne where work was plentiful, and when treble the present value of the same work now could be ob- tained. Shortly after his arrival which was about 1850, the rich gold find at Ballarat occurred and he went thither and for some time afterwards neglected his trade in his search for gold in its native state. From Ballar- rat he hurried to Castlemaine and thence to Bendigo as those fields broke out and later when the rush to Rockhampton event- uated Mr. Potter was one of about three hundred who went to Melbourne and made the voy- age thither; but being disgusted with the roughness of his fellow passengers on the way, imme- diately returned, without doing a day's mining. On reaching Melbourne again he made his way to Bendigo, but not being very lucky as a digger he came across to Deniliquin in New South- Wales, and with Mr. J.J. Mawson and the late Mr. D. Scarlett there jointly contracted for numerous buildings. When Kiandra goldfield broke out in 1860, the gold fever again caused the trio to seek their fortune there, and after working several claims on Jack son's Flat and sinking most of the money they had formerly made at building, they left to- gether for Bungendore, where one of the three had a debtor from whom he expected to re- cover £36. On the way they passed through Cooma, when the Royal Hotel was being built, and they tendered for and got the work of plastering it. Being pleased with the Manaro climate all stayed in Cooma and together erected some of the most substantial buildings in the town and district, amongst them being St. Paul's Church, the Cooma Hospital, and the Station Buildings at Myalla: and Dange- long. After finishing the home stead of the late Mr. Wm. Jar dine, Mr J. J.Mawson withdrew from the firm, but the other two continued erecting numerous stone structures, building Cool- ringdon house, the Gegedzerick homestead for the Brook's fam- ily; the Bank of New South Wales which was Mr Potter's own property and was used at that time for the "Mercury" office, Messrs. Heeney & Spring being the proprietors. It was sold later to form the first branch of the Bank of New South Wales. Mr. Jardine's cot- age in Cooma, the residence of the Sub-Inspector, the Presby tery of the RC. Church, and Dodds' Hotel are other buildings ercted and chimneys, ceilings and plastered walls of his work are to be found throughout the Manaro district. In January, 1870, Mr. Potter married Miss Catherine Camp- bell niece of the late Mr Wm. Jardine, at Curry Flat and for several years thereafter he re- sided in Cooma where his eldest son William was born. When he sold his property in Cooma he selected at Back Flat, but, soon sold his land there to Mr. J. Cosgrove. He next selected at Bobeyan, but about three years after he sold that property to Mr. A. A. McKeahnie, and bought Jones' Plain where he af- terwards resided for 33 years. His health up to within a few weeks of his death was exceed- ingly good, heart failure bring- ing about a sudden yet peaceful end to a lengthy career. Hon oured and admired by all who knew him for his strict integrity and honesty of purpose, it can safely be said he had no enemy. To mourn their great sorrow he has left a loving wife,three sons William Campbell Potter, oper- ator in the G.P.O. Sydney; Al- bert Ernest Potter, of Inglevale; and Charles Edwin Potter, Jones Plain; also one daughter Mrs. R. M. Paterson , Public School, Kiandra. The body was laid to rest in the C.E. portion of the Adaminaby cemetery on Mon- day 20th ultimo, the service be- ing read most impressively by the Rev. Mr Thomas, of Ada- minaby. The Rev Mr McAlpine of Cooma was also present at the graveside and appropriately made many references to the respect in which Mr Potter was held. The three sons and son-in-law were the pall-bearers, while the funeral arrangements were in the hands of Mr A. A. Bell, of Adaminaby. The coffin of pol- ished cedar, richly silver-mount- ed was a work of art. friends from far and near joined the funeral on its way to the ceme- tery, and quite a number fol- lowed the hearse from the home- stead. Much sympathy is ex- pressed for the bereaved ones, who are all very popular in the district.

Note 5: Burial info Manaro Mercury and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser 21 Sept 1923 THE LATE MRS CATHERINE POTTER. A correspondent writes:— Mrs, Potter, whose death occurred in Adaminaby on 6th September, at the age of 76 years, was a native of Scotland, being born at Dalry, Ayrshire, on 19th December, 1846. Her maiden name was Catherine Campbell, and at the age of 15 she and her sister Mary, who was two years her senior, emigrated to Australia. They travelled overland to Liverpool, where they began their long voyage on the ship Lobilli, which was six months in reaching Sydney. These two maidens were well cared for by the captain, and often re- ceived some of the captain's fare, that being very different to the plain daily menu of the majority of the passengers. In Sydney they were met by their uncle, Mr. William Jardine, who then lived at Bullenbalong, but who afterwards bought Curry Flat. Here the two girls remained until Mary was married to Mr. Adam Jardine, and in January 1871, Catherine married Mr. Charles Potter, then a builder in Cooma, Her married life began in Cooma, but Mr. Potter gave up his trade and began life on the land, first at Pine Flat, afterwards at Bobeyan, and on selling that property he selected Jones' Plain property on which he remained till his death in 1913. Mrs. Porter felt this loss sincerely, also that of her son Albert, -from pneumonic influenza, over four years ago. Dr. Ludowici purchased this home and property, so in July, 1922, Mrs. Potter and son Charles Edwin came to Adaminaby where they resided till Mrs. Potter's death. Dr. Row attended her in her last illness, and was ably supported by her daughter-in-law Mrs. . S. A. Potter, and Mrs. Cook. The cause of death was senile decay. The children living are Mr. William Potter (Epping), Mr. C. E. Potter (Adaminaby), and Mrs. R. M. Paterson (Coolac) , who was present to comfort her mother's last hours. Mr. Charles Allen had charge of the funeral arrangements, and Rev. Mr. Mortimore officiated at the grave which was made between that of her husband and son. Her life was one deserving of wide emulation as she was a model wife and mother, a perfect housekeeper, thoroughly, conscientious in the discharge of her duty, of lovable and amiable disposition, and one who could not tolerate sham and deceit. Few people are so well prepared for the life beyond the grave as was the late, widely loved and highly respected Mrs. Catherine Potter.

Note 6: Catherine Campbell Potter BIRTH 1848 DEATH 6 Sep 1923 (aged 74–75) Cooma, Snowy Monaro Regional Council, New South Wales, Australia BURIAL Adaminaby Cemetery Old Adaminaby, Snowy Monaro Regional Council, New South Wales, Australia

Personal Notes:

Marriage reg of son

Source References:

52. Type: Australia Birth Marriage Death Index 1787 - 1985 Record

- Reference = (Marriage)

- Notes: Charles Potter in the Australia, Marriage Index, 1788-1950 Name Charles Potter Marriage Date 1871 Marriage Place Cooma, New South Wales Registration Date 1871 Registration Place Cooma, New South Wales, Australia Spouse Catherine Campbell Registration Number 2013

60. Type: Newspaper, Title: Trove, http://trove.nla.gov.au

- Reference = (Death)

- Notes: Manaro Mercury and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser 21 Sept 1923 THE LATE MRS CATHERINE POTTER. A correspondent writes:— Mrs, Potter, whose death occurred in Adaminaby on 6th September, at the age of 76 years, was a native of Scotland, being born at Dalry, Ayrshire, on 19th December, 1846. Her maiden name was Catherine Campbell, and at the age of 15 she and her sister Mary, who was two years her senior, emigrated to Australia. They travelled overland to Liverpool, where they began their long voyage on the ship Lobilli, which was six months in reaching Sydney. These two maidens were well cared for by the captain, and often re- ceived some of the captain's fare, that being very different to the plain daily menu of the majority of the passengers. In Sydney they were met by their uncle, Mr. William Jardine, who then lived at Bullenbalong, but who afterwards bought Curry Flat. Here the two girls remained until Mary was married to Mr. Adam Jardine, and in January 1871, Catherine married Mr. Charles Potter, then a builder in Cooma, Her married life began in Cooma, but Mr. Potter gave up his trade and began life on the land, first at Pine Flat, afterwards at Bobeyan, and on selling that property he selected Jones' Plain property on which he remained till his death in 1913. Mrs. Porter felt this loss sincerely, also that of her son Albert, -from pneumonic influenza, over four years ago. Dr. Ludowici purchased this home and property, so in July, 1922, Mrs. Potter and son Charles Edwin came to Adaminaby where they resided till Mrs. Potter's death. Dr. Row attended her in her last illness, and was ably supported by her daughter-in-law Mrs. . S. A. Potter, and Mrs. Cook. The cause of death was senile decay. The children living are Mr. William Potter (Epping), Mr. C. E. Potter (Adaminaby), and Mrs. R. M. Paterson (Coolac) , who was present to comfort her mother's last hours. Mr. Charles Allen had charge of the funeral arrangements, and Rev. Mr. Mortimore officiated at the grave which was made between that of her husband and son. Her life was one deserving of wide emulation as she was a model wife and mother, a perfect housekeeper, thoroughly, conscientious in the discharge of her duty, of lovable and amiable disposition, and one who could not tolerate sham and deceit. Few people are so well prepared for the life beyond the grave as was the late, widely loved and highly respected Mrs. Catherine Potter.

90. Type: Web Page, Abbr: Find A Grave, Title: Findagrave.com

- Reference = (Burial)

- Notes: Catherine Campbell Potter BIRTH 1848 DEATH 6 Sep 1923 (aged 74–75) Cooma, Snowy Monaro Regional Council, New South Wales, Australia BURIAL Adaminaby Cemetery Old Adaminaby, Snowy Monaro Regional Council, New South Wales, Australia

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