Cudgegong Valley History Project

Performed by James Gunther and witnessed by John Lloyd and Mary Ann Jackson. The consent of Thomas Jackson, Sarah's father and Ann Redman , William's mother, was given to the marriage, both Sarah and William being under 21 years of age.

Obituary Mr J. R. Jackson There passed away on Tuesday 5th inst., at his residence Cobbora Street, Dunedoo, Jacob Russel Jackson, after a long illness. The remains were conveyed to Mudgee, and placed in the Church where a short service was held, and the funeral took place at half past two, to the C. of E. portion of the Mudgee Cemetery, the Rev C. H. Searle of Coolah officiated at the graveside, and Mr J. C. Swords of Mudgee conducted the funeral arrangements. There were a number of relatives and friends from Rylstone and Running Stream present at the church service and interment. The late Mr Jackson was born at Rylstone 74 years ago, and lived about Rylstone and Mudgee for the greatest part of his life, following up farming pursuits. A few years ago he retired and came to Dunedoo to live where other members of his family were settled. At the age of 23 he married Miss Hannah Shanklin, of Flatlands, Rylstone, and a little over 17 months ago the couple celebrated their golden wedding. Four sons predeceased him, one of whom was killed in action in France during the late war. A widow, four sons and three daughters are left to mourn the loss of a devoted husband and father. Following are the names of the children, Harry, Armatree; George, Birriwa; Charles, Dunedoo; Jake, Burren Junction; Mrs G. Hayes, Dunedoo; Mr Grundy, Belmore; Alice, Sydney. Two sisters survive him, Mrs W. Farrar, Rylstone, and Mrs Kable, Sydney. An upright honest and charitable man has gone to his well earned rest. Mudgee Guardian Thursday 14 April 1927 p. 35

DEATH MRS. W. FARRAR The death of Mrs. W. Farrar, senr. occurred at Rylstone recently. This grand old lady was 85 years of age, and lived in the Rylstone district nearly all her life and her husband predeceased her 11 years ago. Mrs. Farrar had not enjoyed good health for some time, a stroke being the cause of death. The late Messrs. Jake and W. Jackson, Mudgee, were bers. She had a cheerful kindly disposition and was liked by all who knew her. A large family and a number of grand children and great grand children are left to mourn her loss. The late Mr. and Mrs. Farrar lived a great many years at Brymair and were pioneers of the good old type. The deceased lady will be greatly missed by her family for whom the deepest sympathy is expressed. The funeral was largely attended and the grandsons of the deceased acted as pallbearers. The Rev. W. Thomson, officiated at the graveside (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Thursday 7 July 1927, page 19).