MASKELL, Matilda M May
25 November 1900 – 20 September 1997
Origin Reading, England
Accompanying Family None
First settled in Coolup, WA
Original Occupation Housemaid
Occupation in Australia Wife & Farmer
MORETON BAY
Arrival Year 1927
Fremantle
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Met an Australian soldier, Walter John Gilbert during the First World War. Migrated here to be married. Farmed at Coolup. Had 5 children, William Raymond, Gloria Alice, Cynthia May, Nigel Linnington & Walter John who died 1/1/1940 age 9 ½ months. Nickname was Maff.
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Grandma Gilbert.
Loved your mince pies and fresh peanuts.
Fri 26 Apr 2024
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