Jemima Harriett West Pickett, 18731947 (aged 74 years)

Name
Jemima Harriett West /Pickett/
Given names
Jemima Harriett West
Surname
Pickett
Name
Jemima Harriett West /Thompson/
Type
also known as
Given names
Jemima Harriett West
Surname
Thompson
Birth 1873 48 49

MarriageJohn ThompsonView this family
1897 (aged 24 years)

Birth of a sonReginald Irving Thompson
1898 (aged 25 years)

Birth of a daughterMyra E Thompson
1899 (aged 26 years)

Birth of a sonHarold John Thompson
1902 (aged 29 years)

Death of a fatherSamuel Pickett
12 April 1902 (aged 29 years)
Note: PASTORALIST COMMIT SUICIDE.

PASTORALIST COMMIT SUICIDE. Mr. Samuel Pickett, a well-known pastoralist, residing at Long Gully, about 14 miles from Rylstone, is reported to have committed suicide. Deceased, who was 76 years of age, had been suffering from ill health for the past four or five years, and had recently been much worried with fear that his stock would perish during the coming winter. He took a dose of strychnine, and refused any emetic. He had spent the greater part of his life in the district, and had reared a family of twelve, all of whom, with their mother, survive him. (Sunday Times, Sunday 20 April 1902, p. 8).

Note: LATEST NEWS BY WIRE.

LATEST NEWS BY WIRE. [Press Telegraph Association.] SYDNEY A SAD SUICIDE. Samuel Pickett, senr., aged 76, residing at Long Gully, near Rylstone, committed suicide by taking a dose of strychnine from a bottle kept in the house for poisoning dogs. He lingered several hours. Though evidently he underwent great agony, he resolutely refused to take an emetic. He had been in ill health for four or five years past; this, added to the fear that he would lose all his stock for want of feed during the coming winter, brought about a feeling of despondency. (Maitland Daily Mercury, Tuesday 15 April 1902, p. 3)

Note: AN OLD RESIDENT OF LUE.

AN OLD RESIDENT OF LUE. POISONS HIMSELF WITH STRYCHNINE. DEPRESSED BY DROUGHT. (from our Correspondent). On Saturday morning, the 12th instant, between 9 and 10 o'clock, Mr. Samuel Pickett, farmer of Long Gully near Lue, informed his wife and son that he had taken poison, but his statement was at first not believed. Some two hours afterwards symptoms of strychnine poisoning showed them-selves, Mr. Pickett having a fit, followed by another an hour and a half later, in which he died. Deceased, who was in his 77th year, was a native England, and had been residing at Long Gully for forty years, where he made a comfortable home for himself. Mr. Pickett reared a large family of sons and daughters, all of whom are married. During the past few years Mr. Pickett suffered from bad health, especially so for the last six months, and was often heard to say that he wished he was dead, as he was only a trouble to himself and those members of his family near him, but he was never heard to threaten to take his own life. The desolation of the drought had recently worried the deceased, who became much depressed as it became more and more evident that many of his stock would perish. A bottle with a small quantity of strychnine in it was kept on a shelf in the kitchen, for the purpose of poisoning dogs, and deceased must have taken this into his bedroom the night before he took the fatal dose, as he did not leave his room on Saturday until about half-past nine in the morning, when he made the statement of having taken the poison. A cup of tea had been taken to deceased by his wife early in the morning, and appearances indicated that he poured a portion of the tea into the strychnine bottle, stirred the contents and then drank it. Deceased was much respected in the locality in which he so long resided, and very general sympathy is expressed for the members of his family, many of whom occupy good positions in the district. An inquest held at Long Gully on Tuesday, before Wm. Taylor, J.P., Coroner, and a jury of five, when a verdict was returned, of death by strychnine poisoning self administered. The re-mains were interred at Lue. (Mudgee Guardian and North Western Representative Thursday 17 April 1902, p. 11)

Birth of a sonLochart Samuel Thompson
1904 (aged 31 years)

Birth of a sonKenneth Thompson
1906 (aged 33 years)

Birth of a sonAthol Thompson
25 May 1907 (aged 34 years)

Birth of a daughterRita A Thompson
1910 (aged 37 years)

Birth of a sonWilliam Raymond Thompson
1913 (aged 40 years)

Death of a motherAnn Drake
28 July 1913 (aged 40 years)
Note: DEATH AT LUE.

DEATH AT LUE.

We regret to have to record the death of a very old resident of Lue, in the person of Mrs. Ann Pickett at the advanced age of 88 years of age. Her death took place on the 28th July at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. J. Thompson, of the LueHotel, with whom she had resided since the death of her husband (Mr. Samuel Pickett) some twelve years ago. The deceased lady had been a resident of the district for over sixty years. She leaves a family of 4 sons and 8 daughters, besidesgrandchildren and great-grand children. The funeral was very largely attended. The Rev. Mr. Walker, of Rylstone, officiated at the graveside. (Mudgee Guardian and North Western Representative, Thursday 14 August 1913, p. 23).

Burial of a motherAnn Drake
30 July 1913 (aged 40 years)
Birth of a daughterThelma May Thompson
1915 (aged 42 years)

Death of a brotherJames Pickett
1922 (aged 49 years)

Marriage of a childLochart Samuel ThompsonAmy Irene MorrisonView this family
1924 (aged 51 years)

Death of a sisterSarah Jane Pickett
12 April 1924 (aged 51 years)

Note: Obituary.

Obituary.

SARAH JANE BATON.

There passed away at her home, Sarah Jane, wife of J. Baton, Lue, on Saturday last at the age of 63 years. The remains were interred in the Church of England cemetery, Lue, the Rev. W. Thompson, of Rylstone, officiating at the grave-side. Deceased leaves a sorrowing husband and grown up family. Mr. H. Barton had charge of the funeral arrangements. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 14 April 1924, p. 15. Obituary Sarah Batten

Death of a sisterEliza Pickett
1924 (aged 51 years)

Marriage of a childKenneth ThompsonMarion Margaret HoneysettView this family
1929 (aged 56 years)

Death of a husbandJohn Thompson
2 June 1937 (aged 64 years)

Note: DEATH

DEATH Mr. John Thompson THE death has occurred in Sydney of Mr. John Thompson, one of the best-known and highly respected residents of Lue. The late Mr. Thompson had lived at Lue practically all his life, and had taken a remarkably active part in the business life of the town, having conducted a hotel, store and butchery. Mr. Thompson's passing will be very deeply regretted, not only at Lue, but right throughout the Mudgee district, and the "Guardian" joins with those who are extending their sympathy to the bereaved. The remains arrived in Mudgee this morning by train, and the funeral was conducted by Messrs. J. C. Swords and Son at Lue this afternoon. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 3 June 1937, p. 8. Obituary John Thompson

Burial of a husbandJohn Thompson
3 June 1937 (aged 64 years)
Marriage of a childThomas Maxwell WisbeyThelma May ThompsonView this family
1938 (aged 65 years)

Death of a brotherSamuel Pickett
19 February 1944 (aged 71 years)
Note: Mr. Samuel Pickett

Mr. Samuel Pickett One of the fine old pioneers, in the person of Mr. Samuel Pickett, died in the Mudgee Hospital on Sunday aged 88 years. His wife predeceased him by about six years. For a very lengthy period deceased resided at Turill, where he had a nice little property. He enjoyed excellent health up till a fortnight or so ago and, always active, shore a few of his pet lambs during the shearing period. A fine old type, he enjoyed the friendship of every-one in the district where he lived so long, and his passing will be universally regretted. Among those left to mourn is Mrs. L. Imber (daughter), of Mudgee South. The funeral took place to the Church of England portion of the Mudgee cemetery this afternoon, the Rev. A. G. Powell officiating. The arrangements were carried out by Messrs. J. C. Swords and Son. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 21 February 1944, p. 3. Obituary Samuel Pickett

Note: OBITUARY

OBITUARY The Late Mr. Samuel Pickett Still another of our grand old citizens passed over the Great Divide when Mr. Samuel Pickett passed away at Mudgee on 20th February. He had reached the ripe old age of 88, and until a few weeks previously had been well and unusually, active for a man of his years. Before residing at Cassilis he was, for many years, a resident of Pyangle. His long life was marked by industry and usefulness and his home was known to the borders for its ready hospitality; His wife pre-deceased him,also two sons. During his declining years he was lovingly cared for by his youngest daughter, Mrs. C. F. Clarke. He was a dear old father, loved and respected, and after his wife's death he insisted on keeping the home fires burning, and doing his best for his family. Nine daughters survive, together with a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. To them sincere sympathy is extended. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 6 March 1944, p. 6. Obituary Samuel Pickett

Note: Mainly About People

Mainly About People The following daughters of the fine old pioneer, Mr. Samuel Pickett, of Autumn Hills (notice of whose death we recently published), are left to mourn, viz., Mrs. Janet Bayless (Bowenfels), Mrs. Alma Smede (Turill), Mrs. Ruth Cooper (Apple Tree Flat), Mrs. Hilda Imber Mudgee): Mrs. Bertha King (Kandos), Mrs. Phyllis Byfield (Kurrajong), Mrs. Daisy Milton (Turill), Mrs. Jemima Constable (Cassilis), and Mrs. Gwendoline Clarke (Sydney). To the bereaved our sincere sympathy is extended. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 13 March 1944, p. 2. Obituary Samuel Pickett

Note: In Memoriam

In Memoriam PICKETT. Treasured memories of my beloved parents, Samuel and Jane Ann, dear ber Vincent, dear sisters Janet, Alma, Ruth, Hilda, Bertha and Phyllis. “To live in the hearts of those we love, is not to die”. - Gwen. Mudgee Guardian, Tuesday 23 February 1982, p. 9. In Memoriam Pickett Family

Death of a brotherAlfred John Pickett
21 October 1944 (aged 71 years)
Note: DEATH

DEATH Alfred John Pickett It is with deep regret we announce the death of Alfred John Pickett, which took place at his son's residence, Kandos, on Saturday afternoon last. Deceased, who was aged 75, had been a resident of this district all his life, and he was held in very high esteem. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mesdames A. King (Rylstone) and S. G. Bradley (Dubbo), and four sons, Cecil (Glebe), Leslie (Glebe), Alvy and Len (Kandos). After a service in St. Luke's Church of England, Lue, conducted by the Rev. E. Hawkey, the remains were interred in the Lue Cemetery. To the bereaved we extend our deepest sympathy. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 26 October 1944, p. 8. Obituary Alfred John Pickett

Death 2 August 1947 (aged 74 years)
Note: DEATH

DEATH Mrs. Thompson The death occurred in the Mudgee Hospital on Saturday night of Mrs Jemima Harriet West Thompson, aged 74 years. Deceased was the widow of the late Mr. John Thompson, who was Lue's chief business man for very many years. She was well-known and deeply respected throughout the district, and her passing will be sincerely regretted by a wide circle of devoted friends. The funeral, which took place to the Church of England portion of the Lue cemetery this morning, was attended by many old friends of the family. The Rev. Archdeacon Bromhead, of Rylstone, officiated, and the arrangements were carried out by Messrs. J. C. Swords and Son. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 4 August 1947, p. 2. Obituary Jemima Thompson

Burial
Family with parents
father
18251902
Birth: 1825Little Ilford, Essex, England
Death: 12 April 1902Long Gully, New South Wales, Australia
mother
18241913
Birth: 1824 23 19
Death: 28 July 1913Lue Hotel, Lue, new South Wales, Australia
Marriage Marriage8 May 1848Great Ilford, Essex, England
18 months
elder sister
2 years
elder sister
18511948
Birth: 1851 26 27
Death: 25 June 1948Mudgee District Hospital, Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia
6 years
elder brother
1 year
elder brother
18561944
Birth: 1856 31 32
Death: 19 February 1944Mudgee District Hospital, Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia
3 years
elder sister
3 years
elder sister
3 years
elder sister
3 years
elder sister
3 years
elder brother
18661957
Birth: 1866 41 42
Death: 29 December 1957Mudgee District Hospital, Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia
4 years
elder brother
3 years
elder sister
18711963
Birth: 1871 46 47
Death: 25 August 1963
3 years
herself
18731947
Birth: 1873 48 49
Death: 2 August 1947Mudgee District Hospital, Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia
Family with John Thompson
husband
1937
Death: 2 June 1937
herself
18731947
Birth: 1873 48 49
Death: 2 August 1947Mudgee District Hospital, Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage Marriage1897
2 years
son
18981983
Birth: 1898 25
Death: 5 November 1983
2 years
daughter
4 years
son
3 years
son
3 years
son
19061977
Birth: 1906 33
Death: 20 February 1977
17 months
son
19071993
Birth: 25 May 1907 34
Death: 2 April 1993Allora Hospital, Allora, Queensland, Australia
4 years
daughter
4 years
son
3 years
daughter
19152016
Birth: 1915 42
Death: 25 May 2016Goodwin House, Ainslie, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Death

DEATH Mrs. Thompson The death occurred in the Mudgee Hospital on Saturday night of Mrs Jemima Harriet West Thompson, aged 74 years. Deceased was the widow of the late Mr. John Thompson, who was Lue's chief business man for very many years. She was well-known and deeply respected throughout the district, and her passing will be sincerely regretted by a wide circle of devoted friends. The funeral, which took place to the Church of England portion of the Lue cemetery this morning, was attended by many old friends of the family. The Rev. Archdeacon Bromhead, of Rylstone, officiated, and the arrangements were carried out by Messrs. J. C. Swords and Son. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 4 August 1947, p. 2. Obituary Jemima Thompson