Biography

Ada Mary Harrap 1859 - 1956) was born in Launceston, the second daughter of Alfred Harrap and Amelia, formerly Tobin. Ada was educated in Launceston. With her parents she attended St. John's Church and became a keen worker for the parish. She was very active in the works of charitable and philanthropic causes. She also took an interest in the family business.

When in her late 70s, Ada suffered a slight accident which greatly affected her sight. This naturally curtailed many of her activities. She died at her Welman Street home on 31^st January 1956, aged 97.

Some of her bequest to St. John's Church was used to advance the re-building of the organ. A brass plaque was erected beneath the organ front. The inscription reads:
A.M.D.G.
IN MEMORY OF
ADA MARY HARRAP
A LIFE-LONG MEMBER OF THIS CHURCH.
HER BENEFACTION WAS USED FOR
THE COMPLETION OF THIS ORGAN.

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