Outback Graves Markers

Sarah Anne DAVIDSON

Burial Location:Dulbydilla  (details...)
Place of Death: Dam at Dulbydilla
Date of Death: 22 December 1904
Age:42 years
Cause of Death:Suicide by Drowning
OGM Ref#: QLD 0018
Headstone:None

Biography

Duncan Davidson, boundary rider, employed by the Leichhardt Rabbit Board, reported to the police at Morven, that his wife, Sarah Ann Davidson committed suicide by drowning herself in the dam at Dulbydilla, three-quarters of a mile from their residence. The body was recovered by William Clarke and John Kelly. Mrs. Davidson has been ailing for some time and, from information to hand, the poor woman had made a determined attempt on her life, leaving a note stating her intentions.

Parents:Sarah (nee HARRISS) and Isaac TAYLOR
Spouse:Duncan Watt DAVIDSON
Marriage Details:6 June 1892; Marriage Registration 1892/C/1326
Birth Details:Circa 1862, Kingswimford, Staffordshire, England
Death Certificate:1904/C/2546, Queensland