Elva May Southwood
1896 – 1982
Granddaughter of the Dillon anchor couple (Elizabeth Beattie Telfer & John Charles Dillon), daughter of Robert Telfer Dillon
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Biography
Role: Granddaughter of the Dillon anchor couple (Elizabeth Beattie Telfer & John Charles Dillon), daughter of Robert Telfer Dillon
Born: 10 November 1896 — Gumeracha, South Australia
Died: 9 November 1982 — Toorak Gardens, South Australia
Family
| Relation | Name |
|---|---|
| Father | Robert Telfer Dillon (1862–1942) |
| Mother | Matilda Langley (1863–1899) |
| Grandfather | John Charles Dillon (1827–1906) |
| Grandmother | Elizabeth Beattie Telfer (1832–1896) |
Life Summary
Elva May Dillon was born 10 November 1896 at Gumeracha, South Australia, daughter of Robert Telfer Dillon and Matilda "Till" Langley. She later went by Southwood. She died 9 November 1982 at Toorak Gardens, South Australia.
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 10 Nov 1896 | Born at Gumeracha/Gumeracha, South Australia |
| 9 Nov 1982 | Died at Toorak Gardens, South Australia |
Sources
- Find A Grave: Elva May Dillon Southwood (1896–1982) — memorial 201317075 — accessed 24 Aug 2026
- Source: Donald Telfer, A Telfer Family Tree (Supplement 2008), p.199 — swing 7 extraction, accessed 24 Aug 2026
Tags
telferdescendant
Parents
- Robert Telfer Dillon (1862 – 1942)