Mirrielees, Violet Mary Ada née Sheath, 1879-1928 (Person)

SummaryEldest daughter of Madame Ada Cope-Dowsing of Wellington and Mr Sheath, solicitor of Napier. Married Alexander James “Alick” Mirrielees at St Paul’s Pro-Cathedral, Wellington, on 21 July 1902. They had three children: Kathleen Joan, Ronald William Phillip, and Violet Elsie. The family moved to Tauranga in 1910 after Alick bought R. J. Allely’s pharmacy on The Strand.

Musically and socially active. Recognised for her church and community service. Played tennis and croquet, was a bridge player, supported First World War patriotic work, cut garments for the Red Cross, helped raise funds for soldiers, was relief organist at Holy Trinity Church, and was a foundation member and early secretary of Plunket in Tauranga.

Violet and Alick built their home at 30 Cameron Road, on the corner of Monmouth Street. She died at Tauranga on 27 July 1928, aged 49, and was buried in Tauranga Anglican Cemetery.)SourcesInterview with Miss Kathleen Joan Mirrielees, Tauranga District Museum Oral History Unit (0148/19/10)Joan Mirrielees on the Mirrielees Family - 1979McCauley, Debbie "Alexander James Mirrielees (1878-1972)"

Violet in 1913 at Maunganui Beach. A portion of Photo 99-229 with original portion inset.

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First Name(s)Violet Mary AdaSurnameMirrieleesAlso Known asViolet Mary Ada SheathDate of Birth22 June 1879Place of DeathTauranga

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MotherAda Cope-DowsingChildrenMirrielees, Kathleen Joan (Joan), 1903-1991 (Person)Mirrielees, Ronald William PhillipMirrielees, Violet Elsie

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PartnerMirrielees, Alexander James (Alick), 1878-1972 (Person)Date Married21 July 1902

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Audio RecordInterview with Miss Kathleen Joan MirrieleesOther Item(s)Mirrielees family Bay of Plenty moments in history

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Mirrielees, Violet Mary Ada née Sheath, 1879-1928 (Person)