Maria Holmes

#259, (circa 1825-13 April 1916)
Adoptive fatherWilliam Hyde Holmes1,2 (1794-1 Jul 1864)
Adoptive motherEllen O'Donnell3,2 (c 1799-11 Jan 1865)
ChartsHill family - descendents
Mike Hill - ancestors
Descendents of Henry H. Hill
Descendents of Robert Holmes
Last Edited6 Sep 2023
Biographical Database of Australia ID:T#30381138105.
WikiTree ID:https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Holmes-18760.

Short Biography

     Maria was born in about 1825, probably in County Clare, Ireland.

When she was about 16 she came to New South Wales with her adoptive family of William and Ellen O'Donnell with their natural children, and a number of other adopted children.

In Sydney she witnessed the wedding of her sister Bridget to Henry Hugh Hill. Nothing is known of the intervening years but in 1862 Henry returned to Sydney; Bridget had died and he now had three young children. It isn't known exactly how it transpired, but Henry married Maria about a year later when she was 38.

Henry and Maria had two children of their own, and lived for a while in the pioneer town of Bowen, Queensland. Henry eventually moved from Bowen to Rockhampton, from there to Mackay for a couple of years, all in search of a successful business. Whilst Maria seems to have spent some time in Rockhampton at the end of his life, it isn't likely that the children of Henry's first marriage were with them for all of this time.

Henry died in 1878 when Maria was about 53; within 10 years she was in an insane asylum for a while. She moved to Sydney and lived with her unmarried adoptive sister Jane in her 70's, before ultimatly being placed in an insane asylum again.

She died there in 1916 at the age of 91.
     (For a brief history and context on the Hill family see this page)

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(For a brief history and context on the Holmes family see this page)

Maria was born circa 1825 at County Clare, Ireland. Whilst her biological parents aren't known, she always seems to refer to adopted parents as her actual parents..4,5 She was the daughter of William Hyde Holmes and Ellen O'Donnell.1,2,3

Maria emigrated from Liverpool on 27 October 1841 on the 'Champion' with her adoptive parents and siblings (both biological and adopted.)2,6,7,8 After a voyage of 108 days Maria arrived at Sydney on 12 February 1842. During the voyage 5 sailors committed mutiny but were eventually released by the Attorney General.2,6,7,8
Maria could read and write, being brought out by John Townshend from the Colonial Secretary's Office with the expectation of becoming a house servant.9 She presumably lived with her parents at Princes Street in The Rocks, in Sydney, in 1843. It is not clear that the entry refers to this family, but is a reasonable speculation given that Bridget and her husband claimed to live in this same street ten years later.10

The family soon became parishioners at St. James' Church of England, thought of as the principal church in the city and one which "the congregation usually includes the family of the Governor, and a large proportion of the leading members of society. It is also decidedly the favourite resort for the more aristocratical among the votaries of Hymen". How this sat with the Holmes family isn't known, but perhaps it sat well with William and Ellen as they contemplated the future for the eight young women under their charge. With space to seat a congegation of 1500, it would have made for a bustling centre of the community.11
Killmallock c.1821 attributed to John George Muvany
She lived with her parents at Sydney in January 1851. in Macquarie street.12

Maria attended the wedding of Henry Hugh Hill and her sister Bridget Holmes at St. James' Church of England on Monday, 20 January 1851 at Sydney. They also signed the marriage certificate as witnesses. Others who attended include William Hyde Holmes as father of the bride; it's likely that Ellen O'Donnell attended as mother of the bride.12,13 Maria lived in January 1853 at Macquarie street, in Sydney.14

Maria attended the wedding of William Patrick McMunn and her sister Albina Hyde Holmes at St. James' Church of England on Monday, 17 January 1853 at Sydney. They also signed the marriage certificate as witnesses. Others who may have attended the wedding include Ellen O'Donnell as mother of the bride and William Hyde Holmes as father of the bride.15,16 A 'Miss M. Holmes' travelled to Melbourne from Sydney on the City of Sydney - perhaps this was Maria visiting her sister Bridget for the birth of her son Joseph.17 Her sister Bridget died of gangrene of the lung in Melbourne on 7 May 1862.18

It isn't known what exactly happened after the death of her sister, but within a year and a half she had travelled to Rockhampton in connection with her her dead sister's husband. A Miss Holmes was on a passenger list on Tuesday, 24 February 1863 from Sydney to Rockhampton, Queensland. Was the Maria moving to the fledging town to start a new life?19

Rockhampton in 1863 was described as rising in importance with several hotels and a club; bowling alleys and billiard rooms, two bi-weekly newspapers, a General Post Office, and a variety of merchants and workshops, and direct shipments from England.20

She married Henry Hugh Hill, an ironmonger, in a Presbyterian ceremony on Tuesday, 1 September 1863 at Rockhampton, Queensland. The wedding certificate was also signed by Jane Holmes and Margaret Holmes. The manse next to the church on the corner of Bolsolver and Derby streets Henry and Maria went on to have two children together.21,22,23,24 Why were Henry and Maria married in a Presbyterian service, when the first timber Anglican Church in Rockhampton had recently been constructed, and Revered Thomas "Tommy" Jones was conducting services? Perhaps it was because the wedding between a widow and his deceased wife's sister may have been a practical arrangement, but it was regarded by many as deeply morally suspect within the Christian community. In the weeks leading up to the marriage, South Australia had only just made these types of marriage legal (they were still illegal in all other Australian states). Further, this might be why the marriage was celebrated in the Manse, rather than in the Presbyterian Church itself, which had been constructed a year before.
The marriage was celebrated by Rev. Samuel Kelly, and the Registrar was Frank Beddek, an Anglican churchwarden, Clerk of the Court of Petty Sessions and Sunday School teacher.25,26,27,28 Her new husband's 10 year-oldchild Henry was enrolled at Rockhampton Central Boys Primary School, in Rockhampton, Queensland, on 5 October 1863.29

Maria's younger sisters Margaret and Jane stayed in Rockhampton with the new Hill family until two months after the wedding, returning in early November.30

Her adopted father died 1 July 1864 at the approximate age of 70. Maria was aged about 40 when this happened.

A Mrs Hill ran a 'Ladies' Emporium' in Rockhampton over a period of six months from October 1864, and sold tickets to a public tea meeting at the Primitive Methodist Church. Might this have been Maria trying to support herself in the absence of Henry?31,32

Maria and Henry Hugh Hill likely became the parents of Alice Grace Hill circa 1865.33

Her adopted mother died 11 January 1865 at the approximate age of 65. Maria was aged about 40 when this happened. Maria Holmes was found on a passenger list on 13 October 1865 from 'Broadsound' (Mackay) to Rockhampton, Queensland. The journey seemed to last 11 days. Then, a Mrs Hill travelled to Sydney a few days later.34,35 She was found on a passenger list on 15 December 1866 from Rockhampton to Brisbane. She was travelling with a Master Hill and a Miss Hill, probably her children Henry and Alice. This was just before the start of her husband's Supreme Court hearing on insolvency.36 She was found on a passenger list on 6 August 1867 from Brisbane to Rockhampton, Queensland.37

Maria and Henry Hugh Hill likely became the parents of Joseph William Hill circa March 1868 at Rockhampton, Queensland. Joseph's birth was apparently not registered. It is likely that his middle name was in memory of his maternal grandfather..38,39

In the absence of her husband, Maria was sued on Thursday, 22 January 1874:
"H. Schmidt v. Maria Hill ; claim £21 3s. 10d, for goods and balance of a promissory note. The plaintiff proved that the money was due and owing and that the defendant was a married woman whose husband had been away for the past two years; verdict for the plaintiff with 10s. costs."40

She was found on a passenger list on 25 April 1874 from Sydney to Brisbane.41 She was found on a passenger list on the S.S. Tinonee on 17 July 1874 from Rockhampton to Mackay, Queensland.42 She was found on a passenger list on the S.S. Tinonee on 18 December 1875 from Rockhampton to Mackay, Queensland. There were also two children accompanying her; was this Maria visiting Henry for Christmas with two of their children, and if so, which two? Although it could have been the troubled 18 year-old Eliza, it's more likely to have been Alice 11 and Joseph about 7.43

Although there is no evidence that she attended the wedding, her step daughter Ellen married Charles William Alexander Keys at St. John's Church on Wednesday, 21 June 1876 at Brisbane.44,45,46

Her husband Henry died 26 July 1878, leaving her a widow. Maria provided information on the death of her husband Henry Hugh Hill, on 27 July 1878, at North Rockhampton, Queensland. He was aged approximately 51 years old.47,48,39,49 Maria lived at North Rockhampton, Queensland.39 She was found on a passenger list on 5 February 1883 from Rockhampton to Brisbane.50

Maria and Alice left Rockhampton on Friday, 10 February 1888:
An Escort - Per s.s. Ranelagh in charge Constable Cafferty, and a nurse, there left for Goodna yesterday two lunatics, Alice Hill, and Maria Hill, from the Rockhampton Reception House.51



On 13 February 1888 Maria was admitted as insane. Within 2 months Maria was at Goodna Insane Asylum, in Brisbane. It was noted on her file that she was unable to pay.52 On 20 May 1892 Maria subscribed 2 shillings to the Rockhampton Children's Hospital.53 Maria lived in 1897 at at 225 Forbes St. in the Sydney suburb of Darlinghurst.54,55 Maria and Jane lived in 1901 at Darlinghurst. The owner of the house was an Elizabeth Buchanan and was leased by 'J. Holmes.56,57'

Maria, as the mother of the groom, may have attended the wedding of Joseph and Mary Alberta MacCallum Bourke in a Church of England ceremony at St. Peter's on Monday, 11 February 1901 at the Sydney suburb of Wooloomooloo. Both of their fathers had died when they were children.. Others who may have attended include Susannah Alletta Nicholson as mother of the bride. They went on to have three children in next ten years.47 Maria lived in 1906 at at 13 Rose Terrace in the Sydney suburb of Paddington.58,59 She was described as having an occupation of 'home duties' in 1908.60 Maria lived in 1908 at at '32 off Dowling Street' in the Sydney suburb of Paddington.60 Maria lived in 1909 at at 36 Dowling St. in the Sydney suburb of Paddington.61

Maria died on 13 April 1916 at at Gladesville Hospital for the Insane in the Sydney suburb of Lilyfield of valvular disease of the heart. She was approximately 91 years of age. Interestingly, there are several details recorded on her death certificate that are known to be incorrect. For example, she has her father's occupation as an ironmonger (but he was a policeman; her late husband was an ironmonger); her place of birth (which is much more likely to be County Limerick than County Clare) and the names of her children (Joseph W. rather than the recorded Joseph D; and Alice, rather than Ellen for her living daughter). This may be due to the informant being the manager of the Hospital, but may also indicate Maria's failing mental state.5 Her body was interred at Field of Mars (Roman Catholic section) on 15 April 1916 at the Sydney suburb of Ryde.5

Timeline

DateEventPlace
Family
Family
Family
1825BirthCounty Clare, Ireland4,5
1,2,3
1842Note memo only9
1853ResidenceMacquarie street, in Sydney14
1859Passngr list17
Note memo only CR CR
1863Passngr listRockhampton, Queensland19
1863Note memo only CR CRRockhampton, Queensland20
1863MarriageRockhampton, Queensland21,22,23,24
Note memo only25,26,27,28
1863Note memo only CR CR30
1864Note memo only CR CR31,32
1865Passngr listRockhampton, Queensland34,35
1866Passngr listBrisbane36
1867Passngr listRockhampton, Queensland37
1874Quotation type 3Rockhampton, Queensland40
1874Passngr listBrisbane41
1874Passngr listMackay, Queensland42
1875Passngr listMackay, Queensland43
ResidenceNorth Rockhampton, Queensland39
1883Passngr listBrisbane50
1888Quotation type 351
1888Note memo only CR CRGoodna Insane Asylum, in Brisbane52
1892Note memo onlyRockhampton, Queensland53
1897Residence at 225 Forbes St. in the Sydney suburb of Darlinghurst54,55
1898Residence-hideDarlinghurst62
1899Residence-hideDarlinghurst63
1901ResidenceDarlinghurst56,57
1906Residence at 13 Rose Terrace in the Sydney suburb of Paddington58,59
1907Residence-hidePaddington64
1908Occupation60
1908Residence at '32 off Dowling Street' in the Sydney suburb of Paddington60
1909Residence at 36 Dowling St. in the Sydney suburb of Paddington61
1916Death at Gladesville Hospital for the Insane in the Sydney suburb of Lilyfield5
1916Burial at Field of Mars (Roman Catholic section) in the Sydney suburb of Ryde5

Family

Henry Hugh Hill (c 1827-27 Jul 1878)
Children

Citations

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    Bridget dies and Henry marries another Holmes woman. Are these women sisters?

    The marriage is witnessed by a Jane Holmes and a Margaret Holmes.

    Shipping records indicate a Holmes family (William, wife (probably 'Ellen'), and four young children) came out on the "Champion".There were also a number of single femailes on board, including a Bridget and a Maria. William indicates he has been in the Irish Police for 20 years.

    Obituaries for a William and Ellen Holmes are consistent with him being this police inspector.

    Death certificates from either William or Ellen should list their children.).
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