MARGARET SYMINGTON 1847-1914
Known by her family as “Maggie”, [1] she was born at Essex circa 1847. She died from cardiac disease on 11 December 1914 in the Hospital for the Insane, Beechworth, Victoria. [2] She had been admitted to the Asylum on 12 July 1912 with senile dementia.
She married James Dodemaide, a wheelwright, on 29th December 1886 at Moor Street, Fitzroy, Victoria. Her sister-in-law, Annie Tanner, was a witness to the marriage (Reg. Number 7106). James Dodemaide could be described as a very ordinary type. His curriculum vitae does not reveal any noteworthy accomplishments but exposes a number of court appearances for minor offences.
JAMES DODEMAIDE c.1853-1916 [3]
A wheelwright by trade, he married Margaret Symington when he was aged 32. He was born at Bacchus Marsh in about 1853 but his is birth does not appear in the Victorian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages. He died a pauper in Wangaratta in 1916 aged 64 years. His parents were Bacchus Marsh pioneers, William Dodemaide of Somerset (he died 20 February 1908 aged 88) and Mary Bridget Deagan of Tipperary (she died in 1913 aged 87).[4] [5] They married in 1848 (Reg. No. 595). They are buried in the Catholic section of Bacchus Marsh Cemetery, Grave 3, Row E. William Dodemaide was a colonist of 67 years. [6] Their eldest son William married Ellen Stewart in 1874. He died at Ballarat in 1928; their second son Thomas, born at Merri Creek in 1852, married Mary Lawless in 1878. He died at Mansfield in 1930 aged 80; their daughter Mary Ann Elizabeth married Michael Hogan in 1875. She died in 1942 aged 82. A son John was born at Merri Creek in 1856; Michael was born at Merri Creek 1862; David in 1863 at Bacchus Marsh. A son Charles Henry was born at Bacchus Marsh in 1858. He died at Mildura in 1938. A son John died in 1905 at Melton aged 38. A son Samuel died at Bacchus Marsh in 1942 aged 82.
In 1876 James Dodemaide advertised that he had commenced business as a wheelwright in Bacchus Marsh. [7]
He was pursued for outstanding rent when he was brought before the Bacchus Marsh Court of Petty Sessions on 5 July 1878, charged with "use and occupation of a house." [8] [9]
In 1880, he appeared again in the Court of Petty Sessions, charged with assault. The Bench held that there was provocation, but that he had committed a serious assault, for which he was fined 5. [10]
The Shire of Bacchus Marsh Valuation Rates for 1880-1881 have William and James Dodemaide as owners of a 391 ½ acre property at Merrimu (Pyrete Creek), valued at £44. [11]
James Dodemaide was employed with his brother at Doherty’s stables in Benalla. [12]
In 1902 he was charged with being drunk and disorderly in Bridge Street, Benalla, and was discharged by the Court with a caution. [13]
No official record of his birth has come to light. He died in the Wangaratta Hospital in 1916 aged 64 years. His death notice describes him as "a very old resident of Benalla" and maintains that he was unmarried. [14]
Wise’s Directories 1888-1894
James Dodemaide farmer at Bacchus Marsh
AER
1903 Smith Street, Benalla
1909 Boundary Street, Benalla
[1] Described by her niece Nancy Symington as “the wayward one”
[2] Inquest date 12.12.1914 reference 1036
[3] Standfield, Lorraine, Dodemaide Family History, Bacchus Marsh and District Historical Society
[4] Golden Wedding notice The Bacchus Marsh Express 15 October 1898
[5] Bacchus Marsh Express 23 August 1913
[6] Bacchus Marsh Express 22 February 1908
[7] Bacchus Marsh Express 17 June 1876 page 2
[8] Victoria Petty Sessions Register
[9] Bacchus Marsh Express 3 August 1878 page 3
[10] Bacchus Marsh Express 5 June 1880 page 2
[11] Bacchus Marsh Express 25 September 1880 page 2
[12] Standfield, Lorraine, Dodemaide Family History
[13] Benalla Standard 17 January 1902 page 2
[14] Tungamah and Lake Rowan Express 6 April 1916 page 2
NEWSPAPER ENTRIES
Bacchus Marsh Express (Vic.), Saturday 15 October 1898, page 2
GOLDEN WEDDING. DODEMAIDE—DEAGAN. —On 14th October, 1848, at St. Francis R.C. Church, Melbourne, by the late Very Rev. Dean Geoghegan. William, only son of William Dodemaide, of Somersetshire, England, to Mary, eldest daughter of the late T. Deagan, of County Tipperary, Ireland.
Bacchus Marsh Express (Vic.), Saturday 22 February 1908, page 2
DEATH. DODEMAIDE —On 20th Feb., at his, residence, Bacchus Marsh, William Dodemaide, aged 88, a colonist of 67 years, beloved husband of Mary Dodemaide.
Bacchus Marsh Express (Vic.), Saturday 22 February 1908, page 2
Mr. William Dodemaide, a very old resident in this district, and one of the quietest men that ever breathed, died on Thursday last, aged 83 years. His widow survives. Most of the family are scattered. Mrs. Michael Hogan, of Brooklyn, is a daughter. The eldest son is a share farmer an Mr. Austin's property at Avalon, and gives great praise to that gentleman.
Advocate (Melbourne, Vic.), Saturday 30 August 1913, page 26
DODEMAIDE. —On the 17th August, 1913, at her daughter's residence Melton, Mary, relict of the late William Dodemaide, of Bacchus marsh, and loving mother of Mrs. M. Hogan, William, Thomas, James, Charles, Samuel, Michael, Dave, and the late John Dodemaide, in her 88th year; a colonist of 66 years. O Blessed Virgin Mary, Your prayers for her extol; May the Sacred Heart of Jesus Have mercy on her soul. Rest in peace. —Inserted by her loving family.
Bacchus Marsh Express (Vic.), Saturday 21 April 1917, page 3
THE EMPIRE'S CALL. Frank Dodemaide has been killed in Action in France; the official date of his death being given as 24th March. He was 24 years of age, and eighth son of Mr. Wm. Dodemaide, of Balliang, and a grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. Dodemaide, two of the old pioneers of Bacchus Marsh. The deceased soldier, who was a well-known district footballer, enlisted in October last, and had got through some big battles safely. His younger brother, Tom, who went away at the start of the war, is still in the thick of it, and so far has escaped injury.
Bacchus Marsh Express (Vic.), Saturday 28 April 1917, page 2
BEREAVEMENT NOTICE. MRS. W. DODEMAIDE and Family desire to return heartfelt thanks to all friends for the many kind expressions of sympathy received during their sad bereavement —the loss of their son Frank, killed in Action in France; they also thank Rev. Father Egan for his kind attention. Balliang, April 26, 1917.
DEATH. On Active Service. DODEMAIDE. —Killed in Action, somewhere in France, on 24th March 1917, Private F. J. Dodemaide (Frank). Aged 24 years. One of Australia's best. Deeply mourned and so sadly missed. Inserted by Mattie Booth, Rowsley.