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^{1864 Spence Family}

Clarissa SPENCE ‎(I79)‎

Given Names: Clarissa
Surname: SPENCE
Married Name: Clarissa CHAPMAN

Gender: Female Female

Birth: 4 September 1859

34 Nairne, South Australia, Australia
Death: 13 May 1907 ‎(Age 47)‎ Nairne, South Australia, Australia

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Birth	4 September 1859 35 34 Nairne, South Australia, Australia
Marriage	George CHAPMAN - 6 September 1884 ‎(Age 25)‎ Residence of Manuel Spence, Nairne, South Australia, Australia Source: Government Records Citation Details: Marriage certificate Note: Clarissa Spence married George Chapman on 6 September 1994 at the residence of M‎[anuel]‎ Spence at Nairne. Both signed. Witnesses were Albert Chapman, carpenter, Nairne, and Annie Spence, Nairne. ‎[They were the brother of the groom and sister of the bride.]‎
Death Notice	Source: Mount Barker Courier Citation Details: 17 May 1907 Note: "Deep regret has been occasioned by the death of Mrs George Chapman of Nairne. After a very short illness she was, on 9th instant, put under a serious operation by three doctors, and although she appeared to come through alright she soon afterwards began to sink, and passed away early on Monday morning. The deceased was greatly respected by all who knew her and was beloved by her intimate friends. She was born at Nairne 47 years ago and had resided in the district continuously. She was the elder daughter of the late Mr Samuel Spence of Nairne. The surviving members of the family are the husband, one son ‎(Mr Roy Chapman)‎ and 3 daughters ‎(Misses Beryl, Una and Thelma Chapman)‎. The funeral, which took place on Tuesday, was very largely attended. The Rev T Flood conducted the service at the graveside."
Death	13 May 1907 ‎(Age 47)‎ Nairne, South Australia, Australia Cause of death: Cancer; pelvic abcess Note: Clarissa Spence Chapman died when only 47 years old of cancer and pelvic abcess. Her youngest daughter, Thelma, was only six years old.
Burial	14 May 1907 ‎(1 day after death)‎ Nairne Cemetery, Nairne, South Australia, Australia
Last Change	25 November 2007 - 13:38

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Parents Family (F1800)
Father	Samuel SPENCE 1824 - 1865
Mother	Catherine EUNSON 1824 - 1917
Brother	James SPENCE 1850 - 1851
Brother	Robert SPENCE 1852 - 1884
Brother	Samuel SPENCE 1854 -
	Clarissa SPENCE 1859 - 1907
Sister	Ann Annie SPENCE 1865 - 1951

Immediate Family (F17)
Husband	George CHAPMAN 1857 - 1912
Son	Robert Roy David CHAPMAN 1884 - 1956
Daughter	Alma Beryl Jane CHAPMAN 1886 - 1977
Daughter	Una Myra CHAPMAN 1889 - 1941
Daughter	Clarissa Thelma Thel CHAPMAN 1901 - 1994

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Marriage	Clarissa Spence married George Chapman on 6 September 1994 at the residence of M‎[anuel]‎ Spence at Nairne. Both signed. Witnesses were Albert Chapman, carpenter, Nairne, and Annie Spence, Nairne. ‎[They were the brother of the groom and sister of the bride.]‎
Marriage	Clarissa Spence married George Chapman on 6 September 1994 at the residence of M‎[anuel]‎ Spence at Nairne. Both signed. Witnesses were Albert Chapman, carpenter, Nairne, and Annie Spence, Nairne. ‎[They were the brother of the groom and sister of the bride.]‎
Death Notice	"Deep regret has been occasioned by the death of Mrs George Chapman of Nairne. After a very short illness she was, on 9th instant, put under a serious operation by three doctors, and although she appeared to come through alright she soon afterwards began to sink, and passed away early on Monday morning. The deceased was greatly respected by all who knew her and was beloved by her intimate friends. She was born at Nairne 47 years ago and had resided in the district continuously. She was the elder daughter of the late Mr Samuel Spence of Nairne. The surviving members of the family are the husband, one son ‎(Mr Roy Chapman)‎ and 3 daughters ‎(Misses Beryl, Una and Thelma Chapman)‎. The funeral, which took place on Tuesday, was very largely attended. The Rev T Flood conducted the service at the graveside."
Death	Clarissa Spence Chapman died when only 47 years old of cancer and pelvic abcess. Her youngest daughter, Thelma, was only six years old.

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Source	Bronte Chapman Gould
Marriage	Government Records Citation Details: Marriage certificate
Marriage	Government Records Citation Details: Marriage certificate
Marriage	Government Records Citation Details: Marriage certificate
Death Notice	Mount Barker Courier Citation Details: 17 May 1907

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Note: Samuel, Catherine, Robert, Samuel Jr, Clarissa Spence

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Family with Parents

Father

Samuel SPENCE

‎(I5127)‎

Birth 6 March 1824

28 Upper Liddy, Orkney Islands, Scotland
Death 23 December 1865 ‎(Age 41)‎ Nairne, South Australia, Australia

9 months

Mother

Catherine EUNSON

‎(I5128)‎

Birth 23 November 1824

35 Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scotland
Death 17 March 1917 ‎(Age 92)‎ Nairne, South Australia, Australia

Marriage: 4 December 1849 -- Orkney Islands, Scotland

10 months

Brother

James SPENCE

‎(I5173)‎

Birth 13 October 1850

25 Nairne, South Australia, Australia
Death 12 December 1851 ‎(Age 13 months)‎ Nairne, South Australia, Australia

18 months

Brother

Robert SPENCE

‎(I5174)‎

Birth 3 April 1852

27 Nairne, South Australia, Australia
Death 27 August 1884 ‎(Age 32)‎

2 years

Brother

Samuel SPENCE

‎(I5175)‎

Birth 2 July 1854

29 Nairne, South Australia, Australia

5 years

Clarissa SPENCE

‎(I79)‎

Birth 4 September 1859

34 Nairne, South Australia, Australia
Death 13 May 1907 ‎(Age 47)‎ Nairne, South Australia, Australia

5 years

Sister

Ann Annie SPENCE

‎(I5176)‎

Birth 17 January 1865

40 Nairne, South Australia, Australia
Death 3 October 1951 ‎(Age 86)‎

Family with George CHAPMAN

Husband

George CHAPMAN

‎(I72)‎

Birth 19 September 1857

29 Spring Mount Farm, South Australia, Australia
Death 16 September 1912 ‎(Age 54)‎ Ru Rua Hospital, North Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

2 years

Clarissa SPENCE

‎(I79)‎

Birth 4 September 1859

34 Nairne, South Australia, Australia
Death 13 May 1907 ‎(Age 47)‎ Nairne, South Australia, Australia

Marriage: 6 September 1884 -- Residence of Manuel Spence, Nairne, South Australia, Australia

4 months

Son

Robert Roy David CHAPMAN

‎(I108)‎

Birth 28 December 1884

25 North Road, Nairne, South Australia, Australia
Death 28 December 1956 ‎(Age 72)‎ South Australia, Australia

19 months

Daughter

Alma Beryl Jane CHAPMAN

‎(I39)‎

Birth 24 July 1886

26 Nairne, South Australia, Australia
Death 25 October 1977 ‎(Age 91)‎ Resthaven, Marion, South Australia, Australia

3 years

Daughter

Una Myra CHAPMAN

‎(I117)‎

Birth 18 March 1889

29 Nairne, South Australia, Australia
Death 2 November 1941 ‎(Age 52)‎ South Australia, Australia

12 years

Daughter

Clarissa Thelma Thel CHAPMAN

‎(I118)‎

Birth 28 June 1901

41 Nairne, South Australia, Australia
Death 18 July 1994 ‎(Age 93)‎ Lutheran Nursing Home, Glynde, South Australia, Australia