People named Grace Dewhurst

The Examiner, Launceston, Tasmania. 21st November 1902. - CURRENT TOPICS. An Old Colonist. - The funeral of one of the earliest settlers in the North down district - Mrs. Grace Dewhurst, relict of the late Mr. C. Dewhurst - took place on Wednesday afternoon, the remains being interred in the family grave, in the Wesley Vale churchyard, the Rev. F. C. Flockart officiating. Notwithstanding her advanced age - 78 years - she was in excellent health up to two years ago ( says the "N. W. Post"), when she was seized with a paralytic stroke, and was prostrated with a similar attack some months afterwards. On Friday night she suffered from another seizure, to which she succumbed on Monday night. The deceased lady was a native of Cornwall ( England ), and came to Tasmania when quite a girl, shortly afterwards settling at Northdown. She was married twice, the surviving members of the first family being Mr. J. Blight ( Penguin ), Mrs. G. Dewhurst ( Moriarty ), Mr. R. Blight ( Victoria ), and Mrs. G. Green ( Thirlstane ). Mrs. G. Brown ( Wesley Vale ), and Mr. J. Dewhurst ( East Devonport ) are members of the second family. Deceased had a host of sincere friends who esteemed her kindly disposition and motherly advice, and general regret is expressed at her somewhat sudden demise.

Grace Dewhurst of New Bedford, Bristol County, MA was born on December 30, 1881, and died at age 85 years old in August 1967.