Susan Telfer (1871–1952)

Born: 9 May 1871, Black Heath, Tungkillo SA | Died: 29 Jul 1952, Mount Gambier SA (age 81) | Mother: Martha Allen | Father: John Telfer (1840–1913) | Spouse: Robert Agnew (m. 21 Dec 1892)

Family

| Relation | Name |
|---|---|
| Self | Susan Telfer (m. Agnew) |
| Father | John Telfer (1840–1913) |
| Mother | Martha Allen (m. 1865–1876) |
| Spouse | Robert Agnew (m. 21 Dec 1892) |
| Brother | James Telfer (1866–1946) |
| Sister | Elizabeth Telfer (1868–1950) |
| Sister | Martha Telfer Cameron (1873–1964) |

Life Summary

Susan Telfer was the third child of John Telfer and Martha Allen. Born at Black Heath, Tungkillo, South Australia on 9 May 1871, she married Robert Agnew on 21 December 1892. She passed away on 29 July 1952 in Mount Gambier, South Australia at the age of 81, having outlived all her siblings from Martha Allen's line except Martha Cameron, who died twelve years later.

Timeline

| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 9 May 1871 | Born at Black Heath, Tungkillo, South Australia |
| 1873 | Birth of sister Martha |
| 9 May 1876 | Death of mother Martha Allen at German Flat, Mount Gambier |
| 21 Dec 1892 | Married Robert Agnew |
| 29 Jul 1952 | Died at Mount Gambier, South Australia (age 81) |

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)


• Elizabeth Telfer (1868–1950)


• Martha Telfer Cameron (1873–1964)