Elizabeth Moule (nee Parkinson) (15 Aug 1822 - 14 Feb 1895)

Elizabeth Parkinson was born on 15 August 1822 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England to parents Edward Parkinson and ? Tomasin.  On

On 7 June 1844 she married James Lancelot Moule at Edgbaston Church, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.

Sarah Moule was born in 6 May 1842 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England. Became Inspector in the State Children's Department in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. Never married.

John Moule was born in 10 March 1845 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England. Became Member of Parliament in South Australia. Had children.

Elizabeth Moule was born in 1849. DIED YOUNG

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, AMERICA (25 August 1849 - 1881)

The family travelled to Newark, New Jersey, America aboard the "Sarah Sands" on 25 August 1849.

American Census of 1850 has the family living at Newark, New Jersey, USA. Children are Sarah, John and Elizabeth. George James Moule is listed as a Currier from England.

George James Moule, my ancestor was born in 27 March 1854 in Newark, New Jersey, USA.  Married and had children.

Edward Moule was born in 1854 in Newark, New Jersey, USA. Edward married but had no children.

Between 1861 and 1866 they are living at 163 Plane Street, Newark, New Jersey, USA.

Her husband James died on 18 November 1866 in America. George James Moule was 12.


At some point Elizabeth's son John Moule travels to Adelaide.

Elizabeth's son John Moule get married to Harriet Brinkworth on 23 March 1868 at St. Philip's, Gilberton, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

In the 1870 US Federal Census, Elizabeth (aged 46) is listed living with her daughter Sarah (aged 26) at Kipery? House, Newark Ward 1, Essex, New Jersey, USA.

On 16 November 1873, George James Moule travels from London to Adelaide on the ship "Stratton Audley"

1873 - George James Moule's shipping ticket from London to Adelaide

Elizabeth's son Edward Moule arrives in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia on 7 November 1877 aboard "Cuzco".

Elizabeth's son George James Moule gets married to Elizabeth Georgina Kerbey on 20 November 1878 in Bentham Street Christian Church, North Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.

Elizabeth is listed in the 1879 US City Directory as living at 185 Plane Street, Newark, New Jersey, America. It states she is a widow to James L Moule.

Elizabeth's granddaughter Olivia Lilian Moule born on 14 September 1879 (George James Moule's daughter)

This is the last time I can find Elizabeth in America.

ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIA (15 December 1879 - 14 February 1895)


Having first son John then George James (1873) and then Edward (1877) all travel to Australia, Elizabeth and her daughter Sarah leave London, England on 1 November 1879 to head to Australia aboard "Orient".  They travelled in second class.

They arrived in Adelaide on 15 December 1879.  Elizabeth was 52 and Sarah 19.

Elizabeth saw her granddaughter Eva Gertrude Moule born on 9 October 1881 (George James Moule's daughter)

Elizabeth saw her grandson Ernest Osmond Moule born on 27 December 1883 (George James Moule's son)

1886, aged 44 - Elizabeth Moule at 10 Regent Street, Parkside, Adelaide, South Australia

Elizabeth saw her grandson Leonard Vivian Moule born on 11 October 1888 (George James Moule's son)

Elizabeth saw her granddaughter Iris Myrtle Moule born on 8 July 1890 (George James Moule's daughter)

She died on 14 February 1895, aged 72 and is buried at Road 3, Path 8, Site 1, West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.

A newspaper states she was a grandmother of Dr and Miss Moule of Mount Barker. This would have been John Moule's son, Dr E. E. Moule.

Another newspaper writes - "DEATH OF MRS. MOULE. The death is announced of Mrs. Elizabeth Moule, which occurred at Parkside on Thursday. The deceased lady, who was 73 years of age, was the mother of Mr J Moule, MP [John], Mr G J Moule [George James] of Parkside and Mr E Moule of Broken Hill, arrived in South Australia 14 years ago, and at once established a home in Parkside with her son, with whom she lived up to the time of her death. Mrs Moule, who was born on August 15, 1822, was married in Birmingham in 1841, but her husband died many years before she came to the colony, whither her sons preceded her.  Mrs Moule lived with her family in New York for many years after leaving Birmingham, and it was from the American city that she removed to this colony.  Up to a comparatively recent date Mrs Moule enjoyed singularly good health, but a growing weakness and constant complaints of pain suggested that cancer had attacked one of the internal organs.  A careful diagnosis of the case by her medical attendants some weeks ago removed all doubt on the subject and the patient gradually grew worse.  During the last weeks of her illness she suffered very great pain, but she bore up wonderfully well.  In addition to the three sons mentioned Mrs Moule leaves a daughter and a number of grandchildren."

ONLY DESCENDANTS OF JAMES LANCELOT MOULE AND ELIZABETH MOULE (NEE PARKINSON) ARE THROUGH JOHN MOULE AND GEORGE JAMES MOULE.