Hi, I am interested in a grave for Sister Mary Leonard order Of Mercy. death date 21 Nov 1973. Would there be a headstone? Or any imformation, Thanking you, June Qld

June, maybe the Catholic Church in Rockhampton would be able to help you, have you checked for the cemetery online or the Central Queensland family History Association for anything... Jenelle. ----- Original Message ----- From: "June Robinson" <therobos2@tadaust.org.au> To: <aus-qld@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 4:01 PM Subject: [AUS-QLD] Rockhampton > Hi, > I am interested in a grave for Sister Mary Leonard order Of Mercy. death > date 21 Nov 1973. Would there be a headstone? > Or any imformation, > Thanking you, > June Qld > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > AUS-QLD-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.392 / Virus Database: 270.13.24/2255 - Release Date: 07/22/09 18:00:00

There would certainly be a headstone and more than likely will have the name Sr. Mary Leonard/Sr. M. Leonard [Surname]. One of the Orders, and I think it was Mercy (says she of the frizzled brain cells), always took the religious name of Mary Something. Each order generally had a sizeable plot in a cemetery where all of their sisters were interred together, and in a large cemetery, you will often find the plots grouped together. Might I suggest that you locate (google perhaps) the Sisters of Mercy and find the address of their Mother House in Queensland. Write to the Archivist asking for information on Sr Mary Leonard, enclosing a small donation (I have no idea what a 'small' donation is, but it will be appreciated for photocopying, postage, time, etc.) You might also like to check Electoral Rolls - nuns were enrolled under their own names but the occupation and address is a giveaway - (often) Teacher, St. Whosit's Convent. Cheers Barbara

Hello June, There is no burial for Mary Leonard registered for Rockhampton. James a 7 week old baby 1889 N unnamed still born child in 1985 Alfred George W, 59y 10/2/1983 Mary -----Original Message----- From: aus-qld-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:aus-qld-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of June Robinson Sent: Thursday, 23 July 2009 4:02 PM To: aus-qld@rootsweb.com Subject: [AUS-QLD] Rockhampton Hi, I am interested in a grave for Sister Mary Leonard order Of Mercy. death date 21 Nov 1973. Would there be a headstone? Or any imformation, Thanking you, June Qld ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to AUS-QLD-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi June, Was Sr. M. Leonard a Moylan? And, yes, it was the Sisters of Mercy who were known as Sr. M. .... Have a look at http://www.toowongwest.org.au/sister_m_hedwige_schlecht.htm http://parishes.bne.catholic.net.au/toowong/StIgnatius/Article4.htm and http://mayfldsc.mn.catholic.edu.au/history.pdf Barbara