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Women's Suffrage Petition to the Victorian Parliament, 1891
"M" names from Ballarat & District, Victoria, Australia
The following names are some of the identifiable signatures from the Ballarat District on the 1891 Women's Suffrage Petition, tabled in the Victorian Parliament in September 1891. The 1891 Petition and actual signatures (many are difficult to decipher) can be be viewed in a searchable database on the external website - 1891 Women's Suffrage Petition

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Signature on 1891 Petition 1891 Address Possible Identification and Profile Information
MADDOCK, M Creswick , (updated July 2009)
MAGAN, K, Mrs Eyre Street, Ballarat , (updated July 2009)
MAIDMENT, Anne Dawson Street, Ballarat Anne MAIDMENT (nee ALLAN) was born abt. 1823 to John ALLAN and Dinah UK. Her parent’s names are from the Victoria Death Register. Her first husband was John Cutler HENSON who died in Ballarat in 1882. Their children – Louisa Ann 1858-1858, Elizabeth Ann 1857-1857 and William John 1860-1860. In 1884 she married Joseph MAIDMENT. Annie was buried Ballarat Old Cemetery on 11.06.1904 with John. Headstone – Henson/ John Cuttler 15.8.1882 55 yrs, husband of Annie/Asleep in Jesus/ wife Annie Maidment 9.6.1904 81 yrs/In peace. Joseph was buried with his first wife Catherine in Ballarat New Cemetery on 28.02.1905. Headstone at the New Cemetery reads – Maidment/Joseph Maidment/d 27 Feb. 1905, aged 79 years/also Catherine and Ann Maidment.
1890-91 Niven’s Directory P. 12 & 113: MAIDMENT, Joseph Gardener, 81 Dawson Street, Ballarat.
1894 Webb’s Directory P. 73 & 140: MAIDMENT, Jos. Retired, 81 Dawson Street, Ballarat. (updated 21 September 2010)
MALIN, Christina Magpie Street, Ballarat , (updated July 2009)
MALLEN, Mary Armstrong Street, Ballarat Mary Isabella MALLEN was the eldest child born to William MALLEN b Cardiff and Agnes Elliot (HENDERSON) b Fifeshire in 1870 at Ballarat. Her brothers and sisters are as follows James Mortimer 1877-1877, Sarah May 1879, John Mortimer, George Sydenham 1882-1883 and Henry Sydenham 1884-885. She married Alfred BOWES in 1892. They had no children. Mary died in Ballarat in 1911.
1891-92 Council Rate Book (Central Ward): William MALLEN, Hotelkeeper with Owner Matthew WASLEY (updated 3 Feb 2010)
MARSHALL, E, Jane Cobden Street, Ballarat , (updated July 2009)
MARSHALL, Mrs J Steinfeld Street, Ballarat Margaret MARSHALL (nee CARTER) was born to Richard CARTER and Rose MORRIS at Ballarat in 1869. She married John Thomas Marshall in 1886. Their Children – Elizabeth 1886, Ethel Maud (SINCLAIR)1887-1971, Evan 1888, William Edward 1890-1981, Nellie (HOBEN) 1891-1939, John Leslie 1894-1957, Esther 1895-1896, Stanley Llewellyn 1896-1898, Harold 1898-1951, Baden Roberts 1901-1919and Lily 1904. John Thomas died at East Melbourne in 1913.
1891 Niven’s Directory P. 47 & 117: MARSHALL John, Miner, Steinfeld Street, Ballarat
1894 Webb’s Directory P. 99: MARSHALL J., 34 Steinfeld Street, Ballarat
1903 Electoral Roll:
MARSHALL John Thomas, Miner, 34 Steinfeld Street, Ballarat
MARSHALL Margaret, Home Duties, 34 Steinfeld Street, Ballarat. (updated 27 Sep 2011)
MARSHALL, Lucy C/- Sturt Street, Ballarat , (updated July 2009)
MARSHALL, W A, Mrs 31 Seymour Street, Ballarat , (updated July 2009)
MARTIN, Mrs W 92 Bond Street, Ballarat Barbara Thaw MARTIN (nee GRAY) was born to William GRAY and Catherine (THAW) 07.07.1830 Mid-Calder, Scotland. She married David Douglas MARTIN and lived at 92 Bond Street, Ballarat. Their children – Catherine Thaw abt. 1857-1927, David Douglas 1862-1898, Thomas Thaw 1863-1921, Elizabeth Jane 1863-1864, John 1865-1938, William Gray 1868-1912, Elizabeth Jane 1872, Ellen Jeanet (Hosking) 1876, Matthew Gray 1868-1951. Barbara died Bond Street Ballarat East 30.03.1892 aged 61 years and was buried 01. 04.1892. David died 17 Bond Street 21.12.1907 aged 78 years. They are buried in Ballarat Old Cemetery. Their headstone - Martin/ David Douglas d 21 Dec 1907 78 years/ his wife Barbara Thaw d 30 Mar 1892 61 years/ also their sons/ David Douglas d at Pretoria 14 Jun 1898 37 years/ William d in N.Z. 15 Aug 1912 53 years/Thomas T d 9 Sep 1921 58 years/ their daughter/ Elizabeth/ grandchildren’ Florence and Martin/ die in infancy/ Alan C G Martin d 24 Jul 1911 2 years. (updated 3 Feb 2010)
MARTIN, C T Bond Street, Ballarat Catherine Thaw MARTIN was born to David Douglas MARTIN and Barbara (GRAY) abt. 1900. Catherine did not marry and lived with her parents at 92 Bond Street, Ballarat. Catherine died at Novar Hospital Ballarat 23.08.1927 and was buried in Ballarat Old Cemetery 24.08.1927. (updated 3 Feb 2010)
MARTIN, E V Cobden Street, Ballarat East , (updated July 2009)
MARTIN, S A Urquhart Street, Ballarat , (updated July 2009)
MASON, Mary Creswick , (updated July 2009)
MAY, Ada Humffray Street, Ballarat , (updated July 2009)
MAY, Jessie Webster Street, Ballarat Jessie Eleanor Frances MAY was born at Ballarat to Samuel MAY and Sarah Jane COLE in 1871. She died at Kew in 1950 aged 78 years.
1890-91 Niven’s Directory P31 & 114: MAY Daniel, 93 Webster Street, Ballarat (updated 12 June 2010)
MEATH, Almer 85 Dawson Street, Ballarat , (updated July 2009)
MEATH, Maude 85 Dawson Street, Ballarat , (updated July 2009)
MEIE, M Creswick , (updated July 2009)
MEIKLJOHN, Emily 114 Eureka Street, Ballarat MEIKLJOHN (nee DAY) was born to James DAY and Elizabeth JACKMAN abt. 1843. She married James MEIKLEJOHN in 1861. Their children – Catherine Elizabeth(HAYES) 1862, James Walter 1864-1932, William Alexander 1866-1867, Emily Agnes(BERRY) 1869-1918, Mary Matilda (NINNIS) 1871-1923. Emily died aged 84 in 1927 at Ballarat and was buried Ballarat Old Cemetery on 2.08.1927. Her headstone – Meiklejohn/Our mother Emily/31.7.1927/85yrs/at rest. (updated 27 July 2011)
MELL, Annie Creswick , (updated July 2009)
MENZIES, Belle 174 Dana Street, Ballarat Isabella MENZIES was the eldest of ten children born to Robert MENZIES and Elizabeth BAND at Ballarat in 1856. Her siblings – Hugh 1857-1925, Robert 1859-1860, John 1860-1920, Marie (DORUM) abt. 1860-1941, James 1862--1945, Francis 1864-1943, William 1867, Margaret (ADAIR)1870-1953 and Hendry Henderson 1874-1946. Isabella died aged 79 years at Ballarat and was buried with her parents in Ballarat Old Cemetery on 12.09.1935. Headstone – Menzies Robert d 25 Jan 1879 46 yrs/ This stone was erected by his friends as a/token of respect and esteem/wife Elizabeth d 30 Jul 1911 76 yrs/daughter Isabella d 10 Sep 1935.
1890-91 Niven’s Directory P 11 & 115: Elizabeth MENZIES, 174 Dana Street, Ballarat.
1894 Webb’s Directory P 28 & 143: Mrs Elizabeth MENZIES, Retired, 174 Dana Street, Ballarat. (updated 21 September 2010)
MENZIES, Elizabeth 174 Dana Street, Ballarat , (updated July 2009)
MENZIES, Kate 92 Lydiard Street, Ballarat , (updated July 2009)
MERRITT, Mrs Ligard Street, Ballarat , (updated July 2009)
MERRITT, Billy Lydiard Street, Ballarat , (updated July 2009)
MEWGIES, Belle 174 Dana Street, Ballarat , (updated July 2009)
MICHELE, Susanna Humffray Street, Ballarat East , (updated July 2009)
MICHMORAD, Comelin Creswick Road, Ballarat , (updated July 2009)
MILES, W, Mrs 97 Dana Street, Ballarat Elizabeth MILES (nee MONNACH) was bon to John MONNACH and Elizabeth (RYAN) abt. 1857. She married William MILES. Elizabeth died aged 71 years at 507 Macarthur Street Ballarat and was buried In Ballarat New Cemetery 14.12.1928.
1892-93 Council Rate Book: Occupier, William MILES, Railway Guard; Owner Henry TURNER
1894 Webb’s Directory: William MILES, 97 Dana Street, Ballarat (updated 3 Feb 2010)
MILLER, Elizabeth 165 Eyre Street, Ballarat Elizabeth MILLER,
1888-89 Niven’s Directory: Miller, John Miner, 134 Eyre Street, Ballarat
1890-91Niven’s Directory: Miller, James Miner, 134 Eyre Street, Ballarat (updated 3 Feb 2010)
MILLER, C J Bridge Street, Ballarat , (updated July 2009)
MILRITON, E Humffray Street, Ballarat , (updated July 2009)
MIRM, Elizabeth 59 Neil Street, Ballarat , (updated July 2009)
MITCHELL, Caroline Magpie Street, Ballarat , (updated July 2009)
MITCHELL, H A Off Bond Street, Ballarat Harriett Ann MITCHELL (nee ANDREW) was born to Walter ANDREW and Cath (CARTHEW) abt. 1844. She died aged 81 years at Cameron Street, Ballarat and was buried Ballarat New Cemetery 19.03.1925.
1890-91 Niven’s Directory: Mitchell, Harriet A Bond Street, Ballarat
1894 Webb’s Directory: Page 36, Mitchell Mrs. H., Ladies Nurse, Stock Street, Ballarat
1903 Electoral Roll: Mitchell Harriet, Home Duties, Stock Street, Ballarat (updated 3 Feb 2010)
MOLLARD, E E Mair Street, Ballarat Helen MOLLARD (nee BRACHER / BRACKER) was born to John BRACHER and Ellen Lawler abt.1850 and married Francis MOLLARD in 1878. On the birth of their children her name was registered as Ellen. Their family – Edith Mary abt. 1879-1943, Herbert Francis abt. 1880-1948, Frederick William 1885-1970 and Edward Claude 1888-1907. Ellen died aged 86 years at Kew. (updated July 2009)
MOLONEY, Susan Conor Eastwood and Humffray Street, Ballarat , (updated July 2009)
MONTGOMERY, R Creswick , (updated July 2009)
MOORE, Kate Creswick , (updated July 2009)
MOORE, Mrs Barkly Street, Ballarat , (updated July 2009)
MOORE, E M Barkly Street South, Ballarat , (updated July 2009)
MORCONE, Jane Sebastopol , (updated July 2009)
MORGAN, E Hill Street, Ballarat , (updated July 2009)
MORRIS, Grace Main Street, Ballarat , (updated July 2009)
MORRISON, J 8 Clissold Street, Ballarat , (updated July 2009)
MORRISON, Mary 52 Doveton Street North, Ballarat , (updated July 2009)
MORRISON, N G 52 Doveton Street North, Ballarat , (updated July 2009)
MORROW, B Ballarat , (updated July 2009)
MORSHEAD, Mary Tress Street, Ballarat , (updated July 2009)
MOUNSEY, H Creswick , (updated July 2009)
MUNRO, Mrs Ballarat , (updated July 2009)
MUNRO, Annie Grant Street, Ballarat , (updated July 2009)
MUNRO, Jane 55 Eyre Street, Ballarat Jane MUNRO (nee BATRIDGE) was born Roseanne Jane BATRIDGE in Co. Down. She married Robert MUNRO in 1869. They had three children – Jessie Rose Batridge 1870-1874, John Thomas Partridge 1872, Robert Donald Batridge 1874. (updated 3 Feb 2010)
MURRAY, Christina Barkly Street, Ballarat , (updated July 2009)
MURRAY, Eliza Barkly Street, Ballarat , (updated July 2009)
MUSGROVE, J A, Mrs Ballarat St, Brunswick , (updated July 2009)



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