Julia Mathews

[2] Her parents were Sarah (born Irviner) and James Mathews.

Her father was a sailor who also made artificial flowers.

The family moved to Sydney where she made her debut on the stage of the Royal Victoria Theatre.

[3] Matthews died aged just 33, in St. Louis, Missouri.

It has been claimed that the film actress Jessie Matthews (1907–1981) was a descendant.