Elizabeth GAHAN married William STOREY at St Matthew’s Chapel, St Martin in the Fields, Westminster, London on 19 September 1858. Elizabeth was born about 1841, the daughter of John GAHAN, a grocer. William was born at Monkwearmouth Shore, Durham, England on 27 June 1838.
Elizabeth, with their two children, arrived in Sydney aboard the St Hilda on 30 January 1865. The shipping records state William STOREY’s address as Mort Street, Balmain, which indicates he was already in Sydney awaiting his family’s arrival. The shipping records also indicate that Elizabeth’s mother may have been Mrs J. Ann GAHAN of Seadinhall Road, City London.
William STOREY died in Balmain District Hospital on 23 June 1887. Elizabeth, too, died in Balmain District Hospital on 17 January 1889.
Elizabeth and William’s children were:
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Last updated: 5 August 2001
