Selected Obituaries from the Myrrhee/Whitfield area

Obituaries from the Myrrhee/Whitfield area for surnames beginning with the letters J to Q.

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JARROTT [WHEELER] Annie (1863 - 23/08/1899)   [WHITFIELD]
Wangaratta Chronicle, Saturday August 26,1899
DEATH AT WHITFIELD. Mrs JARRETT (sic), wife of Mr Mark JARRETT, of Whitfield, died on Wednesday in very sad circumstances, after a short illness consequent upon confinement. She was only 36 years of age and leaves three young children. The deceased was a daughter of Mr W WHEELER, of Moyhu, to whose residence the remains were removed on the way to the Oxley cemetery. A large number of friends attended the funeral yesterday afternoon, and Rev H E MALLET officiated at the grave. Mr T IRVING conducted the funeral arrangements.

JARROTT William Thomas (1895 – 09/06/1917)     [MYRRHEE]
Wangaratta Chronicle Wednesday July 11, 1917
KILLED IN ACTION. SERGEANT-MAJOR W T JARROTT. Yesterday Mr and Mrs Thos JARROTT, of Myrrhee, received the painful news that their son, Sergeant-Major William Thomas JARROTT had been killed in action in France on 9th June. The information was conveyed to the parents by Mr TOWNSEND, of St Columb's Hall, who met Mr and Mrs JARROTT on the arrival of the Whitfield train at Wangaratta. Sgt.-Major JARROTT was 21 years of age, a native of Moyhu, and eldest son. He enlisted in January 1916, with the 37th Battalion. He trained at Seymour, and went through the N.C.O's at Port Melbourne, and rose to the rank of sergeant, and when he left he carried that rank. He went through several training schools in England and also the musketry school at Heyling Island. He landed in France on 23rd November, and went into action a few days later. He fought at Armentiers and also in other big pushes. He was slightly wounded in the face on one occasion, but did not leave the lines. While on the filed he was raised to the rank of Sergeant-Major. Since he left Australia he has corresponded regularly with his parents, and interesting extracts from some of the letters were published in "The Chronicle". Mr and Mrs JARROTT received word on 27th June that their son was reported missing, and since then they have had four letters from him. Prior to enlisting Sgt.-Major JARROTT took a deep interest in church and Sunday School matters, and was a teacher at Holy Trinity Cathedral Sunday School. He was a very smart young fellow, and gained his merit certificate at an early age, and after doing a course at the High School joined the Education Department, his first appointment being at Myrtleford school. While in Wangaratta he took an interest in the Rowing Club, and played football with local teams. He was of a quiet nature, and his pleasant manner made him popular with his mates and scholars and with all who knew him. A brother, Pte J M JARROTT, enlisted at the same time, and is still fighting in France. Brothers of the deceased young hero are Albert E, Reginald J, Algernon V and Aubery F JARROTT, and his sisters are Annie Myrtle, Martha L and Edith A M JARROTT, all of whom live at Myrrhee. The sympathy of the people of the district will go out to Mr and Mrs JARROTT in their loss of a devoted son; but they have the satisfaction of knowing that he did his duty bravely and honorably.

LINDSAY [PAYNE] Alice Lydia (1879 – 05/1917)     [MYRRHEE]
Wangaratta Chronicle Saturday May 5, 1917
Myrrhee. Quite a gloom was cast over the district on receipt of news of the death of Mrs A LINDSAY. She was conveyed from her home to Benalla on Saturday last, and a doctor was called in, but unfortunately the sufferer passed away on Sunday evening. Deceased was of a kindly disposition and was a great helper in any movement patriotic or otherwise, in the district. Much sympathy is felt for Mr LINDSAY and family, of whom there are seven, left to mourn their loss.

MARSHALL Benjamin (1847 - 14/07/1911)     [MYRRHEE]
Wangaratta Chronicle? July 15, 1911.
The death took place on Thursday morning at his residence, Rowan Street, Wangaratta, of Mr. Benjamin MARSHALL, at the age of 65 years. For 3 weeks Mr. MARSHALL had been confined to his bed suffering from internal complications, and during his illness was attended by Dr. BARNARD. He was attentively cared for by members of his family. The late Mr MARSHALL was a native of Deptford, Co. Kent, England, and when 9 years of age migrated to Australia, with his parents and other members of the family. After residing in Melbourne for some years he came to the north-eastern district about 50 years ago. He worked on a number of farms about Wangaratta, and in Sept, 1875, he was married in the Methodist Church, Wangaratta, by the Rev. Mr. INGLEMAN, to Miss Charlotte MEYERS, sister of Mr. Fred MEYERS (Wangaratta), Mrs Geo. BATTIN (Wangaratta) and Mrs. O'SHEA (Tallarook). After a residence of a few years in Wangaratta Mr. and Mrs. MARSHALL removed to Myrrhee 29 years ago. Mr. MARSHALL followed farming pursuits there until 15 years ago when he sold out and returned to Wangaratta. A year later Mrs. MARSHALL died. Since coming to Wangaratta Mr. MARSHALL was employed at Mr. YOXALL's cordial factory and lately at the Buffalo Brewery, and was a careful and satisfactory employee, and was well-known about the district. He leaves a family of 10 children to mourn their loss. The members of the family are Charles, George, Benjamin and Frederick (Wangaratta), and William (W.A.), Mrs J. MORLEY (Benalla), and Misses Emma, Elsie, Myrtle and Vera (Wangaratta). There are 10 grand-children. The funeral took place yesterday, the remains being interred in the Wangaratta Cemetery.

North-Eastern Dispatch, July 15, 1911
DEATH OF WANGARATTA RESIDENT. Another old resident of Wangaratta and one of the early settlers in the North-Eastern district in the person of Mr. Benjamin MARSHALL died on Thursday, and the news of his death was received with expressions of regret in this and the Myrrhee districts, where he was well-known and held in general esteem. The late Mr. MARSHALL was full of activity and despite his advancing years followed his usual occupation till three weeks ago. Till then he always enjoyed remarkably good health due probably to the energetic work in his younger days. He was seized with a complication of internal troubles, which resulted fatally, the end coming peacefully at his residence, Rowan street, on Thursday morning. Deceased, who was 65 years of age was born in Deptford, Kent (England), and when 9 years of age, was brought by his parents with other members of the family to Melbourne. He came to the North-East district as soon as he was able to earn his own living and followed various occupations. In 1875 he married Miss Charlotte MEYER, sister of Mr. F. MEYER and Mrs. G. BATTIN (Wangaratta), and Mrs. O'SHEA (Tallarook), at Wangaratta. Thirty years ago he selected land on the 15-Mile Creek, Myrrhee, and followed farming till 14 years ago, when he removed to Wangaratta. Two years later he suffered a sad bereavement in the loss of his wife. The vicissitudes of life did not interfere with his duties as a father of a large family. He worked hard for their welfare and reared a family that is a credit to him. For the past seven or eight years he was employed at the Buffalo Brewery, where he was equally respected by the proprietors and fellow employees. His funeral, which took place yesterday, was largely attended. The remains were interred at the Wangaratta cemetery. Rev. Cannon CUE conducted the burial service. Mr. J.J. HANDLEY had charge of the funeral arrangements. The members of deceased's family are Messrs. Charles, George, Benjamin and Fred MARSHALL (Wangaratta) William MARSHALL (W. Australia), Mrs. J. MORLEY (Benalla), and Misses Emma, Elsie, Myrtle and Vera MARSHALL (Wangaratta). There are 10 grandchildren.

McDONALD [SLATER] Emma (1875 - 09/07/1919)   [WHITFIELD]
Wangaratta Chronicle Saturday July 12, 1919
DEATH AT WHITFIELD.- The death took place on Wednesday of Mrs Emma McDONALD, wife of Mr John McDONALD, of Whitfield, at the age of 44 years. She had been suffering from rheumatics for some time past. The late Mrs McDONALD was a daughter of Mrs Daniel SLATER, Cheshunt, and was twice married, her first husband being the late Mr D McCALLMAN. She is survived by three children, two of the first marriage and one of the last. Sympathy will be extended to them and Mr McDONALD in their sad bereavement. Mrs McDONALD's kind ways and genial manner made her popular with all who knew her. The remains were interred in the Whitfield cemetery yesterday, the funeral arrangements being in the hands of Mr J J HANDLEY.

MORGAN Robert (1846 - 11/12/1911)    [MYRRHEE]
Wangaratta Chronicle, Wednesday December 13, 1911
Death of Myrrhee Resident.- Mr Robert MORGAN, a resident of the Myrrhee and Whitfield districts for 40 years or more, died at his residence at Myrrhee on Monday night, at the age of 66 years. He had been a sufferer from kidney trouble for eighteen months or more, and had been an inmate of the Wangaratta Hospital for three weeks. He had been attended by Dr HENDERSON. The late Mr MORGAN was born near Melbourne, and came to the North-Eastern district over forty years ago. After living for a time at Euroa, he arrived at Whitfield station, where he worked for many years for Mr John EVANS and also for Mr W HYNNE. He selected an area of land about 30 years ago, and settled on it about 22 years back. He went in for grazing, and met with fair success. He was twice married, his first wife being a Miss WHITTY - sister of Mrs J EVANS, of Redcamp, and Mr J WHITTY, Whitfield. She predeceased him many years ago. There were five children of the union, three of whom are living, viz., Mrs Alex JACK, Uranquinty, NSW, Mr Robert MORGAN, of Yarrowonga, and Mr Geo MORGAN, Whitfield. His second wife was a Miss PATTERSON, and she still survives him, but there was no family. The late Mr MORGAN was highly esteemed by the residents of the King Valley districts, and during his long residence in the Whitfield and Myrrhee district his life was one of honesty and straight-fowardness in all dealings. He was a good neighbor. The remains will be interred today, the funeral arrangements being in the hands of Mr T IRVING. Mr DONALDSON, Presbyterian Home Missioner at Whitfield, will read the burial service.

NEWTON Thomas (1831 - 13/03/1904)  [EDI]
Wangaratta Chronicle, Wednesday March 16, 1904
DEATH OF MR THOMAS NEWTON. - This well known old pioneer of Edi succumbed at Mrs DUNKLEY's private hospital on Sunday afternoon from the effects of the injuries he received a few days ago during a thunderstorm on his farm, as already reported. Deceased was partially paralysed by a lightning stroke, but his most severe injuries were burns that he received on the back and other parts of his body from ashes that fell on him as he lay unconscious under the tree that was ignited by the lightning. The late Mr NEWTON's death was heard of with regret throughout the King River district, as he was an unassuming man of genial temperament, who probably had no enemy. In company with his brother-in-law, Mr John BOOKLESS, he arrived at Edi in 1870, and had resided there ever since, these two and Mr S DOWEY being the first settlers in that part of the district. Deceased, who was 73 years of age, and a native of Linlithgow (Scotland) was twice married, his first wife being a sister of Mr BOOKLESSS, who was his mate on arrival in Victoria 40 years ago and for many years afterwards, Mrs NEWTON survives her husband, and deceased also leaves a family of grown-up sons and daughters, most of whom are well-known and respected residents of the district. The remains of deceased were interred in the Whitfield cemetery on Monday afternoon, and the funeral was very largely attended. Mr G E HARRISON (of the Presbyterian Church) officiated at the grave, and the funeral was conducted by Mr T IRVING.

NOLAN John (1856 - 01/02/1930)    [MYRRHEE]
Wangaratta Chronicle, Wednesday February 5, 1930
OBITUARY MR. JOHN NOLAN. The death occurred on Saturday of an old and very highly respected resident of Myrrhee in the person of Mr. John NOLAN , at the age of 74 years. The late Mr. NOLAN, a member of an old district family, and son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John NOLAN of Laceby had enjoyed good general health until the last year. He went to Myrrhee over 40 years ago, where, with his wife, who survives, he conducted farming operations. Amongst the early residents of that district he was well and favourably known, and there has been many expressions of sympathy with the family in their loss. Sons are Constable John (Garah, N.S.W.), Constable Michael B. (Dromana), Daniel (Albury), and there is one daughter, (Mrs. O EGAN, Whitlands ). Brothers are Michael (Wangaratta), Peter (Sydney), Thomas (Tocumwal), Denis (Laceby), Daniel (N .S.W.), Fairburn (Kensington), and sisters, Mrs. COLLINS (Sydney), Mrs. KNIGHT (Queensland), Mrs. PROCTOR ( Melbourne), Mrs. WILTON (England), and Miss Kate (Sydney). The funeral took place to the Greta cemetery on Sunday. Rev Father O'NELL read the burial service and the arrangements were carried out by Messrs J. J. Handley and Son. The coffin was carried by Messrs D. and M. NOLAN (sons) and M. and T. NOLAN (brothers). The pall bearers were Messrs O. EGAN, W. McCORMICK, F. OKEEFFE, T. NOLAN, C. NOLAN and D. NOLAN.

NOLAN [ENGLISH] Catherine Mary (1865 - 05/04/1931)     [MYRRHEE]
Wangaratta Chronicle, Wednesday April 15, 1931
MRS CATHERINE NOLAN. The death occurred in Melbourne on Saturday, 5th inst, of Mrs Catherine NOLAN, relict of the late John NOLAN, of Myrrhee, at the age of 67 years. Mrs NOLAN had been under the treatment of a specialist in Melbourne for about eight months. She was widely known and highly respected in this district, where she had lived practically all her life. At an early age she came to Hansonville with her parents, the late Mr and Mrs Michael ENGLISH, and since her marriage had resided at Myrrhee. Her husband predeceased her about a year, and she is survived by three sons, Messrs John (Garrari, NSW), Michael (Dromana), Daniel (High school, Albury), and one daughter, Margaret (Mrs O EGAN, Whitfield). The funeral took place to the Greta cemetery on Monday. The Rev Father BYRNE officiated at the graveside. The coffin bearers were Messrs M, D and J NOLAN, and O EGAN, and the pall-bearers were Messrs M, D and T NOLAN, W MAHONEY, J EGAN and M PREDERGAST.

PATTERSON Archibald (10/6/1891 - 17/12/1926)     [MYRRHEE]
Wangaratta Chronicle, Wednesday December 22, 1926
MR ARCHIBALD PATTERSON. While engaged in shunting operations at the new railway yards at North Melbourne late on Friday night, Archibald PATTERSON, aged 27 years, of Argyle street, Moonee Ponds, was run over and killed. His body was shockingly mutilated, and the death apparently was instantaneous. There were no witnesses of the accident, but the railway officials at the yards believe that PATTERSON, while walking in front of some trucks which were being shunted, slipped over a rail and fell, and before he could rise several trucks passed over his body. This brief notice in Saturday's metropolitan papers conveyed the news of a tragedy involving a well known district family. Deceased was a son of Mr and Mrs Wm PATTERSON, of Myrrhee, and well known and highly respected in the district. A wife and three young children are left to mourn their loss. There are three brothers and four sisters. The interment took place in Melbourne.

PATTERSON Edward William (1824 – 13/01/1902)     [MYRRHEE]
Wangaratta Chronicle, Saturday January 14,1902
IN MEMORIAM. PATTERSON - In loving memory of our dear father, Edward William PATTERSON, who died at Myrrhee on January 13th, 1902; aged 77years. Call not back the dear departed, Anchored safe where storms are o'er; On the borderland we left him, Soon to meet and part no more. Far beyond this world of changes, Far beyond this world of care, We shall find our missing loved one, In our Father's mansion fair. - Inserted by his sorrowing wife and family.

PATTERSON [FORGE] Henrietta (1860 - 29/05/1914)    [MYRRHEE]
Wangaratta Chronicle, Saturday May 2,1914
The death took place in St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, on Wednesday afternoon, of Mrs Hettie PATTERSON, wife of Mr H N PATTERSON, of Myrrhee. She had been ill for some weeks, and for three weeks was under the care of Dr DOCKER. Then she was taken to Melbourne to be operated on for appendicitis. The operation, performed by Dr Murray MORTON, was successful, but pneumonia set in some days later, and she gradually sank and died. The late Mrs PATTERSON was a native of the Greta district, being a daughter of the late Mr J FORGE; her mother still resides at Myrrhee. She was 54 years of age, and an industrious woman, who was esteemed and repected by a large circle of friends for her pleasant and hospitable nature. Much sympathy is felt for the husband and family in their sad bereavement. She leaves six girls and three sons, viz., Mrs Geo PATTERSON, Chiltern; Mrs H SMITH, Myrrhee; Misses Elsie, Ida, Mary and Olive, Allan, William and Clifford, of Myrrhee. Messrs William, Robert and Walter FORGE, of Myrrhee, are brothers of deceased. The remains were brought from Melbourne on Thursday. The funeral took place yesterday, when the remains were interred in the Whitfield cemetery, the burial service being read by a Minister of the Church of England.

PATTERSON Henry Newton (Pete) (1891 - 10/06/1912)    [MYRRHEE]
Wangaratta Chronicle, Wednesday June 12, 1912
Death at the Hospital. - The death occurred in the Wangaratta District Hospital on Monday morning of Henry Newton PATTERSON, son of Mr W H (sic) PATTERSON, of Myrrhee. About ten days ago he was taken bad and was brought to the hospital on Tuesday of last week, when it was found that he was suffering from a severe attack of appendicitis. Deceased, who had just attained the 21st year of his age, was a popular young fellow in the Myrrhee district, and much sympathy is felt for the bereaved family. The remains were interred in the Whitfield cemetery yesterday, the burial service being read by Mr H DONALDSON, Presbyterian Home Missioner. The funeral arrangements at the Wangaratta end were carried out by Mr J J Handley.

PATTERSON [READ] Maria Frances (22/06/1854 - 12/05/1938)     [MYRRHEE]
Benalla Ensign, Friday May 20, 1938
An old and highly respected resident of Myrrhee, Mrs. Maria F. PATTERSON, died in the Wangaratta Community Hospital on Thursday afternoon, at the age of 82 years. The late Mrs. PATTERSON was a native of Warrnambool, and was married to Mr William E. PATTERSON at Benalla. They lived there for a time, and then came to the Greta district, where they resided for over 20 years conducting farming operations. Their next move was to Myrrhee over 30 years ago, and they remained there until about three months ago, when Mr. PATTERSON sold out, and they moved to Trawool, to reside with their daughter, Mrs. E. MORGAN. Mrs. PATTERSON had enjoyed generally good health for years, and in her long life in the Greta and Myrrhee districts was pleased to help any local organisations and charitable efforts. She became ill a fortnight ago, and was brought to the Wangaratta Hospital. Mr. PATTERSON is left with the following family to mourn the loss of a devoted wife and mother:- George (Myrrhee), William (Qld), Robert (WA), Mrs A FRASER (Malvern), Mrs E MORGAN (Trawool), Mr N ANDERSON (NSW), and Mrs W FORGE (Myrrhee). The funeral cortege moved from the Methodist church yesterday afternoon to the Wangaratta cemetery. Rev E E SHACKELL conducted the funeral service, and the arrangements were in charge of Messrs BOWDERN and DIGGLE. The coffin was carried by Messrs Don CARMICHAEL, W FORGE, G PATTERSON and R JARROTT. The pall-bearers were Messrs R J EVANS, G BALL, H CLARKE, H PURVY, J E EVANS and F NEWTH. The flower bearers were Messrs A PATTERSON, Ken PATTERSON, Vic PATTERSON, and Mrs P HANDCOCK.

PATTERSON Sydney Livingstone (10/05/1891 - 22/10/1892)    [MYRRHEE]
Wangaratta Chronicle, Wednesday October 26,1892
MAGISTERIAL INQUIRY AT MYRRHEE. Mr C L DOBBIN, P.M., held a magisterial inquiry at Myrrhee, Whitfield, on Sunday afternoon into the circumstances of the death of an infant son of Mr George PATTERSON. George PATTERSON deposed: Am a farmer living at Myrrhee, and father of the child deceased, who was born on 1st May, 1891. I was away from home yesterday in Wangaratta, and when I returned home last night at about half past eleven o'clock my wife told me that the child was dead. I saw him this morning. My wife told me that the child was coughing in a croupy way, and she noticed that he became worse. She started out to Wangaratta with him to see a doctor, but she had not gone more than three-quarters of a mile from the house when the child died quietly in her arms. Mrs PATTERSON, sworn, said the child had had a cold off and on lately, but there was nothing serious until last Thursday, when the cough returned and a hoarseness in the throat came with it. He was the same next day, and at 9 o'clock on the same night he had convulsions and they continued through the night. Next day (Saturday) he was no better and about noon she started out with him for Wangaratta, but the child died when she was a short distance from home, and she returned. The child had previously been healthy and she did not know of anything to account for death except the cough. Dr Benjamin Clay HUTCHINSON, sworn, deposed to examination of the body of the deceased infant. There were no external marks of violence, and having heard the evidence of the parents he was of opinion that the cause of death was bronchitis followed by convulsions. The child was of healthy appearance and well nourished. Mr DOBBIN's finding was in accordance with medical testimony.

PATTERSON William Henry/Emmerson (1860 - 21/06/1938)    [MYRRHEE]
Wangaratta Chronicle, Saturday June 25,1938
Following not quite six weeks after the death of his wife, the death occurred on Wednesday morning at Beechworth, of an old resident of Myrrhee, Mr William Emmerson PATTERSON, at the age of 78 years. The late Mr PATTERSON was a native of St. John's, Newfoundland [sic], and when three years of age came with his parents, the late Mr and Mrs John PATTERSON, to Australia. They settled first at Wangaratta, residing near the present site of Mr G MORROW's cordial factory. In 1870 Mr PATTERSON, sen., selected land at Greta, and commenced farming operations, where the subject of this obituary lived until he was married to Miss REID [sic], of Camperdown. They then lived at Benalla for a time, where he was employed in a brewery, and later he returned to farming operations at Greta, moving to Myrrhee in 1900. At Myrrhee Mr and Mrs PATTERSON made their home, and were connected with a great deal of the district's social life. Mr PATTERSON was at one time a member of the school committee, and did all he could in his younger days to help onward the district. He retired from active life on the farm about ten years ago, and for the past six or seven years had been in failing health. At one time he worked under Mr TRESIDDER as a rabbit inspector, and was also a sub-inspector in the district. Members of the family are George (Myrrhee), William (Queensland) Robert (West Australia), Mrs A J FRASER (Malvern), Mrs E R MORGAN (Trawool), Mrs W FORGE (Myrrhee), and Mrs ANDERSON (Kemsey, NSW) One son, Archibald, a returned soldier, is deceased. Mrs R SANDERS, of Oxley, is a sister and the only surviving member of the original family. The funeral took place at the Wangaratta cemetery on Thursday afternoon, the cort4ege moving from the Methodist church. Rev E E SHACKELL conducted the funeral service, and the arrangements were carried out by Messrs BOWDERN and DIGGLE. The coffin was carried by Messrs A PATTERSON, R JARROTT, W FORGE and D CARMICHAEL. The pall was supported by Messrs W PATTERSON, W T FORGE, J SANDERS, J STEVENSON, G BALL and R J EVANS.

PAYNE John (1871 - 21/02/1934)  [WHITFIELD]
Wangaratta Chronicle, Saturday March 3, 1934
The death occurred at the Austin hospital, Heidelburg on Wednesday 21st February of Mr John PAYNE at the age of 65 years. The late Mr PAYNE, who was a native of Beechworth, carried on a blacksmithing business at Whitfield for many years. For the past two years he had been in indifferent health and was an inmate of the Austin hospital for 15 months. He is survived by a widow and two daughters - Violet, Coburg; and Dorothy (Mrs F NEWTON, Cheshunt). The remains were interred at the Fawkner Cemetery.

PIEPERS [BRAHE] Sabine (1851 - 16/11/1928)    [WHITFIELD]
Wangaratta Chronicle, Wednesday November 21,1928
Mrs Sabine PEIPERS, relict of the late Dr PEIPERS, formerly of Milawa and Melbourne, died at Whitfield on Friday evening. The late Mrs PEIPERS had in the past few years paid repeated visits to her sons, Messrs William and Alexander PEIPERS, at Whitfield. On the last visit she contracted a chill, and pneumonia supervening, death took place as stated. For many years Mrs PEIPERS had made her home at Hawthorn, there being one other member of her family, a daughter, Ella. The remains were conveyed to Melbourne on Saturday morning, Irvings pty Ltd conducting the arrangements at this end. The funeral took place to the Kew cemetery on Saturday afternoon. Pastor FRANKS, of the Lutheran Church officiating at the graveside. The late Mrs PEIPERS was 76 years of age.

PIERCEY James Tanner (1856 - 14/03/1921)     [KING VALLEY]
Wangaratta Chronicle, Wednesday March 16,1921
DEATH OF REV J T PIERCEY. - Widespread regret was expressed when it became known that the Rev J T PIERCEY, of King Valley, had died suddenly at his residence, 'Ravenswood Farm,' King Valley, on Monday last. The late Mr PIERCEY had suffered for some time from heart trouble, and this was the cause of his sudden death. Mr PIERCEY, who was in his 66th year, leaves a widow and grown up family of four sons and three daughters, viz., Roy (England), Chas and Stanley (Tasmania), Hedley (King Valley), and Ethel (Mrs HENRY, Malvern), Hannah (England), and Muriel (King Valley). The deepest sympathy of all goes out to the sorrowing ones in their time of trouble. The funeral took place yesterday to the Whitfield cemetery, the service at the graveside being read by Rev S HARRISON, of Wangaratta, while the funeral arrangements were in the hands of Mr J J Handley. The late Rev PIERCEY was well known in church circles, both in Tasmania and Victoria. He was a native of Geelong, and 66 years of age. On completing his studies he joined the Primative Methodist Church and about 40 years ago was appointed to the charge of the church at Greta. Later he did mission work at Hobart for the Methodist Church, and for seven years held the important position of Minister in charge of the Reid Memorial Church at Launceston, which had a congregation of 1000. He was succeeded at this church by Rev S HARRISON now Baptist Minister at Wangaratta. For three years he was stationed at Burnie, Tasmania, and returning to Victoria conducted missions under the Evangelisation Society throughout the State. Three years back Rev PIERCEY retired from the Ministry to live on the land at King Valley; even then he did not relinquish his work for the church, but continued to serve the Presbyterian Church at Whitfield, Moyhu, King Valley and Greta.

PRENTICE Henry Leslie (1820 - 11/04/1885)     [MYRRHEE]
Wangaratta Chronicle, Wednesday April 15,1885
Death of Mr PRENTICE.– We notice in the Melbourne prints the death of an old colonist and inhabitant of Wangaratta, whose body was found floating in the Yarra, near Kew, on Saturday morning. Mr Henry Leslie PRENTICE. Deceased was aged 66 years, and during his residence here was manager for Mr Hugh GLASS, of Myrrhee and Bungamero Stations. Since the failure of the Oriental Bank, in which he had £5000 worth of shares, it has preyed upon his mind. The deceased arrived in this colony 40 years ago, and became a partner in the profits of a station at Smythesdale. An inquest was held by Mr CHANDLER, the district coroner, at Kew, on Monday. The deceased had been out of employment for some time past, and was pecuniarly distressed, which caused him to become despondent. He disappeared from his home at 105 Victoria-parade, Fitzroy, several days ago, and on Thursday wrote to Mr John FILSON, of Flemington, whom he had known for 20 years, complaining that persons whom he had assisted on their arrival in this colony in his affluent days had refused to reciprocate his kindness. He also stated in that letter that his body would be found in the Yarra. Mr FILSON communicated with the police and the persons with whom deceased lodged, and a search was made for him. On Friday his hat and stick were found on the bank of the Yarra at Kew. The river was dragged in the vicinity without any trace of the body being found, but on the following day it was found floating lower down the stream. The facts that PRENTICE said in his letter to Mr FILSON that he would be found in the Yarra, and the finding of his hat and stick on the river bank led his friends to believe that he had committed suicide, but on the formal post mortem examination being held by Dr RALPH, it was ascertained that death resulted from serious apoplexy, and not from drowning as was at first supposed. It is presumed that the contemplation of his intended self-destruction so excited the deceased as to accelerate the fit of apoplexy to which he was predisposed, and that he died on the river bank.

PRENTICE Henry Leslie (1843 - 07/09/1895)     [MYRRHEE]
Wangaratta Chronicle, Wednesday September 11, 1895
MYRRHEE. - Death of Mr Henry PRENTICE. - The sudden death of Mr H L PRENTICE, of Myrrhee South, was heard of with much regret on Saturday. The deceased had not shown serious signs of ill-health, and on Friday evening ate his tea as usual. After tea he sat down in the kitchen, and was smoking and reading a book. His two daughters were present, and deceased conversed with them and seemed in good health and spirits. Between 8 and 9 o'clock his heavy breathing attracted the attention of his daughters, and one of them touched him on the shoulder, saying 'Papa.' He then put his head down on the table and gave three gasps, and when his daughter lifted him up he fell backwards into her arms and died. He had not complained of bad health lately, but it was noticed that he was depressed in spirits at times. Mr PRENTICE had been a widower for the past twelve years, and was 52 years of age. As a doctor had not attended him recently the coroner, Mr C L DOBBIN, held an inquiry into the cause of death on Sunday, and Misses Edith and Catherine Sarah PRENTICE, daughters of deceased, related the circumstances, as stated above. Dr F J McCARDEL gave evidence. He said he had examined the body externally and found no marks of violence or injury to account for death, the deceased having been physically strong. After hearing the evidence and from careful inquiry he was convinced that death resulted from syncope, following upon valvular disease of the heart. Constable C A ROBERTSON, Hedi, also gave evidence, and the coroner recorded a verdict that deceased died from syncope as stated by the medical practitioner.

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