Caroline Amelia Telfer

Role: Great-great-grandmother — English immigrant
Born: 10 June 1842 — Tiffield, Northamptonshire, England
Died: 24 August 1929 — Clare, South Australia (within hours of her husband)
Buried: Clare Cemetery, Clare, South Australia
Arrival: Templar — arrived Port Adelaide, 24 November 1845 (aged 3)
Great-grandson: Murray John Telfer (1924–2009)
Great-great-grandson: Mark Telfer (1877–1946)

Family

Life Story

Caroline Amelia Masters was born on 10 June 1842 in the village of Tiffield, Northamptonshire, England. She was just three years old when her family emigrated to South Australia aboard the Templar, arriving at Port Adelaide on 24 November 1845.

Her father Charles Masters (1809–1866) was a farmer who established "Wroxton Grange" near Angaston, South Australia, and was a noted horse breeder. He died in 1866 of liver complications and was buried at Angaston Old Cemetery.

On 22 September 1874, Caroline married John Telfer at the Baptist Chapel, Tarlee. Together they raised six sons at Willow Plains, near Clare, where they lived for 47 years.

The Tragic Conclusion

In a remarkable and poignant end to a long marriage, Caroline died within hours of her husband John in August 1929. John passed away on 23 August 1929, and Caroline followed him the next day, 24 August 1929. The Register News-Pictorial (Adelaide) ran a photograph captioned:

"THE LATE MRS. JOHN TELFER, of Clare, who died within a few hours of her husband. Both were prominent Clare residents."

They are buried together at Clare Cemetery, South Australia.

Timeline

The Masters Family

Caroline's father Charles Masters (1809–1866) arrived in SA aboard the Templar in 1845. He farmed at "Wroxton Grange", Angaston, and was known for horse breeding. Her mother Martha Williams (née ?) married Charles in England before emigration.

Photos

Find a Grave memorial: Caroline Amelia Telfer (1842–1929) — Clare Cemetery. Buried with husband John.

Sources

• Find a Grave: Caroline Amelia Telfer (1842–1929) — Clare Cemetery
• WikiTree: Caroline Amelia (Masters) Telfer (1842–1929) — confirms parents, marriage 22 Sep 1874 at Tarlee, death 24 Aug 1929
• Register News-Pictorial (Adelaide, SA) — 4 Sep 1929 photo caption
• Clare Cemetery headstone list — confirms John & Caroline Telfer buried together
• WikiTree: Charles Masters (Masters-12) — Charles Masters biographical details
• LocalWiki: Templar 1845 arrival — confirms Masters family immigration