Sarah BANNAN [94]

   Another name for Sarah was Sarah Katherine BANNAN.

  General Notes:

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Wednesday 18 September 1867 page 1
SARAH BANNAN is requested to call at or send her address to 100 Collins-street east

Possibly the correct Sarah Bannan
Geelong Advertiser (Vic. : 1859 - 1926) Monday 18 October 1869 Page 1
Geelong Advertiser (Vic. : 1859 - 1926) Tuesday 19 October 1869 Page 1
I HEREBY give notice that I have applied, under the 42nd Section of the "Amending Land Act, 1865," for a licence to occupy 60 acres of land situated on allotment 27, parish of Poorneet, county of Grenville. The Government Contract Surveyor is Mr C.A. C. Wilson.
SARAH BANNAN,
Shelford.

Although the story below states that Sarah married Donald McKinnon in 1873, I have found no marriage record. Sarah did have two children, one in 1873 and one in 1875 that have no father mentioned on the birth certificates and the surnames are registered as Bannan.

The Riverine Grazier (Hay, NSW : 1873 - 1954) Fri 6 Mar 1936 Page 2
"EIGHTY EIGHT."
'EIGHTY EIGHT.'
West Hay Lady's Birthday.
MRS. McKINNON HONOURED.
Forty children led the way to congratulate Mrs McKinnon on the attainment of her 88th birthday, at her residence, in Victoria-street, West Hay, on Wednesday last Their coming was a great surprise to 'Gran,' as she is affectionately known to her friends in the West All joined heartily in singing 'For she's a jolly good fellow.

After presenting their gifts of a verandah chair and cosy sappers, accompanied by a bouquet containing 88 flowers, representing one for each year of her lite, the little ones led in the singing of 'When Your Hair is Turned to Silver'

The children were entertained with drinks, sweets and nuts, after which each child shook hands with 'Gran, 'and wished her a 'happy birthday.'

In the evening Mrs. McKinnon was entertained by her family and immediate friends at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. J. Connor, where the birthday cake, decorated with 88 candles, graced the festive table. The Mayor (Ald. Sandow) called earlier in the day to offer congratulations.
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The Riverine Grazier (Hay, NSW : 1873 - 1954) Tue 28 Oct 1941 Page 2 Family Notices
McKINNON.- On the 24th October at her residence, Victoria ; Street, West Hay, Sarah McKinnon, relict of the late Donald McKinnon and mother of Mary, Lachlan, Flora, and Minnie, aged 93 years 7 months. A wonderful mother at rest

The Riverine Grazier (Hay, NSW : 1873 - 1954) Tue 28 Oct 1941 Page 2 Mrs. S. McKinnon
Mrs. S. McKinnon
Mrs. Sarah McKinnon, relict of the late Donald McKinnon, who held the honour of being the oldest woman living in the district, and also ranked amongst the old residents, died on Friday evening at her home at West Hay, where she had lived for forty two years. Mrs. McKinnon was a native of Geelong, and was married to the late Mr. McKinnon at Geelong in 1873. Her husband was in the employ of the late Sir Samuel Wilson at Ercildoune and Marathon stations in Victoria, being head studmaster: He also managed Ardnowest station, near Mount Gambier. The family came to Hay about 1882, and Mr. McKinnon was first employed on Burrabogie. He subsequently followed station callings in various parts of the district, and died at Hay on 3rd February; 1928, in his eightieth year. Mrs. McKinnon was 93 and a half years old at the time of her death, and although for some time she had not been able to move about much, she, enjoyed fairly good , health. A heart attack developed on Thursday, and she passed away next evening. Notwithstanding her great age she retained a remarkably accurate recollection of all outstanding happenings during her long life, and was keenly interested in all that was, going on around her.

She is survived by one son (Mr Lachlan McKinnon, and three daughters (Mrs. W. J. Fahey, Mrs. B Hugh B. Ross, and Mrs J Connor of Hay). One (son, John, a returned soldier, and one daughter, Mrs McCutcheon, pre deceased her. There are 23 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. granddaughter, Sister Connor, is on active service overseas.

The funeral took place on Sunday and was largely attended by friends of the family. The burial was in the Presbyterian ground in the grave of her late husband. The service was conducted by the Rev. H D Mackie There were many very beautiful floral tributes.
The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. Ron Wall.

The Riverine Grazier (Hay, NSW : 1873 - 1954) Tue 24 Oct 1944 Page 2 Family Notices
IN MEMORIAM
McKINNON. - In loving memory of our beloved mother, Sarah McKinnon, who departed this life 24th October, 1941. Always remembered.
(Inserted by her loving son, Lachlan, and daughters Mary, Flora and Minnie, and her grandchildren.) ²⁵⁵

  Noted events in her life were:

1. Alt. Birth, 5 Mar 1848, Irish Town-Geelong, Victoria, Australia. ²⁵³

2. Alt. Death, 24 Oct 1941, Hay, NSW, Australia. ²⁵³

Sarah had a relationship with [—?—] [484] [MRIN: 49].

Sarah next married Donald McKINNON [8945] [MRIN: 2904], son of Donald McKINNON [8977] and Flora McKINNON [8978]. (Donald McKINNON [8945] was born about 1848 in , , Scotland and died in 1928 in , NSW, Australia.)