Elizabeth Telfer (1868–1950)

Born: 2 Oct 1868, Black Heath, Tungkillo SA | Died: 11 Oct 1950, Gumeracha SA (age 82) | Mother: Martha Allen | Father: John Telfer (1840–1913) | Spouse: Edwin Ernest Clarke (m. 6 Jul 1899)

Family

| Relation | Name |
|---|---|
| Self | Elizabeth Telfer (m. Clarke) |
| Father | John Telfer (1840–1913) |
| Mother | Martha Allen (m. 1865–1876) |
| Spouse | Edwin Ernest Clarke (m. 6 Jul 1899) |
| Brother | James Telfer (1866–1946) |
| Sister | Susan Telfer (1871–1952) |
| Sister | Martha Telfer Cameron (1873–1964) |

Life Summary

Elizabeth was the first daughter and second child of John Telfer and Martha Allen. Born at Black Heath, Tungkillo, South Australia on 2 October 1868, she married Edwin Ernest Clarke on 6 July 1899 and lived to 82 years of age, passing on 11 October 1950 at Gumeracha, South Australia. Her marriage into the Clarke family represents the Telfer lineage branching into parallel pastoral families in the South East region.

Timeline

| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2 Oct 1868 | Born at Black Heath, Tungkillo, South Australia |
| 1871 | Birth of sister Susan |
| 1873 | Birth of sister Martha |
| 9 May 1876 | Death of mother Martha Allen at German Flat, Mount Gambier |
| 6 Jul 1899 | Married Edwin Ernest Clarke |
| 11 Oct 1950 | Died at Gumeracha, South Australia (age 82) |

Sources

• ✅ Approved Deep Research Report: "The Descendants of John Telfer (1841–1913) of Tantanoola" (Skippy review 29 May 2026) — via WikiTree, Trove cross-referencing


• John Telfer (1840–1913) vault profile — children table

Links

• John Telfer (1840–1913)


• Martha Allen


• James Telfer (1866–1946)


• Susan Telfer (1871–1952)


• Martha Telfer Cameron (1873–1964)