Amy Ellen Telfer
Biography
Role: Great-grandmother
Also known as: Possibly "Amy May" (family nickname)
Born: 1884 — Stokes, South Australia
Died: October 1951 (aged ~67)
Birthplace: Stokes, South Australia
Grandson: Murray John Telfer (1924–2009)
Great-grandson: Timothy Neil Telfer (1959–?)
Great-great-grandson: Mark Telfer (1877–1946)
Family
| Relation | Name |
|---|---|
| Mother | Emily Ellen Thorpe (m. 15 Jun 1882) |
| Father | George Provis |
| Spouse | Francis Charles Telfer (1875–1954) (m. 6 Apr 1909) |
| Children | Francis Kelson Telfer, Clarice May Fatchen (1911–1997), Emily Amelia Barton, Ethel Jean McMurtrie, Gladys Merle Pedler, Doris Elma Rowe, Edwin Roy Telfer, Reginald Masters Telfer, Murray John Telfer (1924–2009), Malcolm George Telfer |
| Siblings | Ella May Plew, Cecil Sidney Provis, Percy Valentine Provis, Alice Provis, Esther Amelia Lawrie, Janetta Ruth Lawrie, Gregory George Provis, Herbert Spencer Provis, Gertrude Emily Olston (+ others) |
| Grandparents | Charles Robert Thorpe (1832–1893) & Amelia White (1833–1916); Josiah Tarry Provis & Janetta Rowe |
Photos
Portrait
Grave — Enfield Memorial Park, Clearview SA
Life Summary
Amy Ellen Provis was born in 1884 at Stokes, South Australia, to George Provis and Emily Ellen Thorpe. She grew up in the Stokes area of SA's mid-north, part of a large family of Provis siblings.
On 6 April 1909, she married Francis Charles Telfer (1875–1954) at Stokes, South Australia. The wedding was reportedly covered by a local newspaper article — "Family Wedding at Jamestown" — which mentions the celebration.
Together they raised ten children on family farms, moving from the mid-north toward the Eyre Peninsula over the decades. Amy passed away in October 1951, predeceasing her husband Francis by about three years.
Her name appears in Murray John Telfer's profile as "Amy May" in some vault records, but her registered birth name is Amy Ellen Provis.
Parents: The Provis & Thorpe Families
George Provis (Amy's father) — married Emily Ellen Thorpe on 15 June 1882. Emily's parents were Charles Robert Thorpe (1832–1893) and Amelia White (1833–1916).
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 1884 | Born at Stokes, SA |
| 15 Jun 1882 | Parents George & Emily married |
| 6 Apr 1909 | Married Francis Charles Telfer (1875–1954) at Stokes, SA |
| ~1910–1933 | Ten children born |
| Oct 1951 | Died (aged ~67) |
Sources
- FamilySearch: Amy Ellen Provis (9DHC-5K8) — confirms marriage to Francis Charles Telfer
- WikiTree: Amy Ellen (Provis) Telfer (1884–1951) — confirms parents, siblings
- WikiTree: Emily Ellen Thorpe (Thorpe-3345) — Emily's parents Charles Robert Thorpe & Amelia White
- Geni: Francis Charles Telfer (1875–1954) — confirms marriage
- Find a Grave: Amy Ellen Provis Telfer (1884–1951) — buried Enfield Memorial Park (Rose Garden H8) — 1 headstone photo
Photos
Spouse
Parents
- Emily Ellen Thorpe
- George Provis
Children
- Francis Kelson Telfer
- Clarice May Fatchen
- Emily Amelia Barton
- Ethel Jean McMurtrie
- Gladys Merle Pedler
- Doris Elma Rowe
- Edwin Roy Telfer
- Reginald Masters Telfer
- Murray John Telfer
- Malcolm George Telfer