Ida Emily Quantock – Photo – Niagara Kookynie, the Way it was by Margaret Pusey.
Ida was one of five girls from the Quantock family that lived in Kookynie at the turn of the last century. She died at the age of 19 yrs, 10 months on the 12th of May 1908 in the Kookynie Hospital from Typhoid fever. The above photograph was taken not long prior to her death. She was popular in the town and taught music to children. She is buried in the Kookynie Cemetery and has no headstone. She was much loved by all her sisters. The mother of Judy Anderson who provided this photograph said her mother, Dorothy Quantock, was the last of the sister to die in the 1980s.
Kookynie Press 16 May 1908, page 4
Obituary
Miss Ida Quantock,
of Kookynie
The remains of Miss Ida Emily Quantock, who recently succumbed to the dire effects of typhoid fever, were conveyed to their last, resting Place, the Kookynie Cemetery, on Wednesday, afternoon. The slow, solemn tolling of the bell at the Anglican Church intimated that one more spirit had taken flight to solve the great problem of life beyond the grave. The funeral cortege was one of the largest that has been seen in Kookynie for a number of years. All the townspeople who could conveniently attend out of respect for the deceased, stood around the graveside to witness the last rites and ceremonies due to the departed soul.
A number of the children with whom Miss Quantock had been associated at the church followed in the funeral procession, and as the favorite hymn of the deceased, Rock of Ages, was sung at the graveside, the sobs of the children were audible above the singing, and there was scarcely a dry eye amongst the large number of people who were assembled to pay the last respects to their departed friend. The officiating minister, the Rev. T. L. Ford, conducted the funeral service in an impressive manner. Great sympathy is felt on all sides for the bereaved parents, who are old residents of Kookynie, in the loss of their daughter, who was a favorite in the home circle and a general favorite with all who knew her. Her light and lithesome figure will be missed by those who have had the pleasure of her society at the various social functions which have been held in Kookynie. The mortuary arrangements were conducted by Messrs Lamb and Natt. The pallbearers were Messrs Camp bell, Knight, Gilmore, Giles, Tait, and Fleming.
Ida was the daughter of Henry ‘Harry’ James Quantock and Emily Frances Jane nee Whitbread and she was born in St Peter NSW in 1888. Ida was the second eldest of six girls born to Henry and Frances. There were also three boys born but two died in their first year. Their last child, the one surviving boy, Herbert James Quantock was born in 1902. The family arrived in Kookynie in 1904 and Henry set up a billiard saloon. The whole family were very involved in the social life of the town such as balls, Euchre competitions, rifle shooting, billiards, and fancy dress competitions.
Kookynie Press 6 October 1906, page 4
The Girls, all born in NSW
Olive May Quantock born 1896 – married Henry William MAETON in 1909
Ida Emily Quantock born 1888 never married
Vera Gladys Quantock born 1891 married James Patrick Peter WALSH in 1934
Zillah Quantock born 1894 both in NSW. married Phillip Allen RYDER in 1920
Dorothy Quantock born 1896 married John Critchley ALLEN in 1923
Marjory Quantock born 1897 never married
Ref – Niagara & Kookynie, How it Was – by Margaret Pusey
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Hi Moya I am Dorothy Quantock’s granddaughter. Judy Anderson was a sister of my mother Patricia. Judy and Patricia were both daughters of Dorothy Allen (née Quantock). Zillah Quantock and Dorothy Quantock (sisters) married brothers Phillip Ryder Allen and John Critchley Allen (my grandfather). I love reading theoutbackfamilyhistoryblog. Thank you Judy Mucciarone
Hi Judy I am so glad that you cam across my story. I had know of the Quantock girls for many years through my dea friend Margaret Pusey who wrote the book on Kookynie and Niagara. That wonderful photo was one that she shared with me.
Thank you for replying to my text. Yours is a fabulous website. I always look forward to getting the regular emails. My cousin Anne, (Judy Anderson’s daughter) has the book on Kookynie – Niagara by Margaret Pusey. It is hard to buy these days but can be accessed via certain Libraries. Judy Mucciarone
Hi Judy Yes the books are quite rare but they often come up on online used books sites like https://www.addall.com/used/ and https://www.abebooks.com/books/ANZ/ Margaret is hoping to republish when she can.