Julia Theresa O'Connell was daughter to Terence O'Connell and Margaret McConnell.
She was born at Burrendong in 1863 and her name was recorded as Theresa
Edith O'Connell however she grew up being called Julia and not knowing
any different. When her birth record was required for marriage purposes
she had to sign a document explaining the discrepancy. This was
accepted.
Julia's middle name is spelled Teresa in some records.
Julia married John Michael O'Brien on 18 January 1890 at "Goodiman". The
couple were married in "the residence of the bride Goodiman" according
to the rites of the Catholic Church. Curiously, the usual state of
residence for both parties was listed as "Goodiman". Witnesses to the
wedding were the groom's brother, William Roberts O'Brien and the bride's 19 year old niece, Maggie Isabella Payne.
Marriage certificate
Julia with her youngest son, John Patrick O'Connell O'Brien
Julia with her Grandson, John Wilfred Eugene O'Brien
Detail: Julia with her Grandson, John Wilfred Eugene O'Brien, 1940
Julia reading in the garden.
Julia died on the 8th September, 1951 at her home, 41 Robert
Street, Marrickville. She was 87 years old. The cause of death was
myocardial degeneration over the latter 5 years. She experienced
senility towards the end.
She was buried on 10th September, 1951 at Catholic Cemetery Rookwood.
Julia O'Brien nee O'Connell's headstone.
Catholic Cemetery, Rookwood. Mortuary No 2. Section 11, No 1173
