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Marie Sophie Dalglish-Bellasis - Mortis Street
Born Marie Sophie de Lauret in 1852 in Goulburn
Died aged 66 in 1919 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England
Life Events-
Parents were minor aristocrats in the court of Charles X
Due to her father being a staunch Legitimist, he opposed the revolutionary views of many of his French countrymen. The family moved first to England, and then to the colonies in Australia.
Family owned ‘Wynella’ – where the Goulburn abattoirs is now situated
Had 9 children (6 sons, 3 daughters)
Lost 3 sons and a son-in-law during the First World War
Donated the organ and contributed to the stained-glass window behind the altar in St. Peter and Paul's Old Cathedral
Donated to a local orphanage
St. Peter and Paul's Old Cathedral - Which Marie Sophie donated to
St. Peter and Paul's Old Cathedral - Which Marie Sophie donated to
Photo by Hayden Ware
Stained-glass window and Organ donated by Marie Sophie to St. Peter's and Paul's
Stained-glass window and Organ donated by Marie Sophie to St. Peter's and Paul's
Illustration by Cara Ellison
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