Betsy Buckingham
From Our Contribution
| Headstone Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | Not known |
| Age at Death | 77 years |
| Transcription | In Loving Memory of Betsy Buckingham Born 25 September 1888 Died 02/05/1966 Aged 77 Years |
Birth
Betsy was born in Kelmscott on 25 September 1888.
Early Life
Betsy's father was Thomas Buckingham and her mother was Hannah Buckingham (nee Salter). Betsy was baptised on the 11 November 1888 at Guildford. She attended Kelmscott School as a child and returned as a Junior Monitor. In 1907 she was promoted to Senior Monitor and Sew Mistress.
Occupation
Betsy's occupation was a teacher, and taught at Kelmscott School for 43 years until 1949. She then opened a lending library for the people of Kelmscott.
Electoral Rolls
According to the electoral rolls Betsy lived mostly on Albany Highway Kelmscott. Her last address being listed in 1963.
Death
Betsy died at the age of 77 in Adelaide South Australia on 12 May 1966.
Library Resources
See Buckingham Family History File.