John Cartan Marks, 18761938 (aged 62 years)

Name
John Cartan /Marks/
Given names
John Cartan
Surname
Marks
Birth 1876

Birth of a brotherStewart Thomas Marks
1877 (aged 1 year)

Birth of a brotherWilliam Gardiner Marks
1879 (aged 3 years)

Birth of a brotherHorace Owen Marks
1880 (aged 4 years)

Death of a sisterMargaret Rose Eela Marks
1882 (aged 6 years)

Birth of a brotherGeorge G Marks
1886 (aged 10 years)

Death of a brotherGeorge G Marks
1886 (aged 10 years)

Birth of a brotherHoward Arthur Marks
1887 (aged 11 years)

Death of a fatherThomas Howard Marks
1893 (aged 17 years)

Note: Death of Mr. T. H. Marks. By many residents of these districts the death of Mr. Thomas H. Marks, whi…

Death of Mr. T. H. Marks. By many residents of these districts the death of Mr. Thomas H. Marks, which (says the Inverell Argus) occurred at Mudgee on Wednesday last, will be received, with deep regret. The event was not unexpected, as Mr. Marks had been in failing health for a long time. Rather more than a year ago he and his wife took a trip to England, where our former townsman submitted to an operation with, it was fondly hoped, a favorable result, Mr. Marks returned to the colony some months ago. The improvement in health was only temporary, and for some time it was apparent that death at an early date was inevitable. The career of the late Mr. Marks was an exemplification of what can be done by combined ability and energy. By means of hard work, sagacity and skilful management, he built up, successively at Wellingrove, Vegetable Creek, and Inverell, a business of considerable proportions; and the success which attended him in these places was continued at Mudgee, to which place he removed some years ago. Mr. Marks was a man of great decision of character, tempered by a kindliness of nature that secured him many friends. In his domestic relations he was in every way admirable. During his long residence in Inverell he filled various public positions with credit, and commanded the respect of the community by his public spirit and enterprise. He died at the comparatively early age of about 52 years, leaving a widow and a large family to mourn the loss of a most affectionate husband and father. In common with all the former friends of the deceased, we tender our sincere sympathy to Mrs. Marks and her children. Glen Innes Examiner, Tuesday 11 July 1893, p. 3. Obituary Thomas Marks

Birth of a sonJohn W Marks
1913 (aged 37 years)

Death of a brotherHorace Owen Marks
29 October 1916 (aged 40 years)
Note: Lieutenant Horace Owen Marks

Lieutenant Horace Owen Marks Death Date 29 October 1916 Death Place France Final Rank Lieutenant Service British Army Unit C Battery 110th Brigade Royal Field Artillery Place France Conflict/Operation First World War, 1914-1918

Note: Another Mudgee Hero

Another Mudgee Hero LIEUTENANT HORACE OWEN MARKS. A painful sensation was created in Mudgee when it became known on Saturday morning that Lieut. Horace Owen Marks, son of Mrs. and the late Mr. T. H. Marks, had fallen in action in France. The heroic young soldier was a Mudgee boy, in the full sense that he was born in the town and spent his boyhood and his early manhood in it. The young soldier fell on October 25, but no news of the circumstances attending his death have, of course, yet been received. Lieut. Horace Owen Marks was born at Mudgee, on June 19, 1899. After some time spent at the Sydney University, he went to Edinburgh and entered himself as a medical student at the University of that city. At the outbreak of war he promptly joined the Officers' Training Corps of his University; and applied for a commission in the Imperial Army. In September, 1914, he was gazetted as Second Lieutenant in the Royal Field Artillery, and thereafter spent a year training in England with his battery, which arrived in France in time to take part in the battle of Loos, in which Lieut. Marks was slightly wounded. From the time of the battle of Loos to the time of his death, Lieut. Marks was in constant active service in the most important of the operations on the western front, and in common with all his comrades, was very proud of the fact that his battery was the chief artillery support of the Australians in their brilliantly successful attack on Pozieres. On the Western front he was promoted to a full lieutenant, and looked forward to being Promoted to the rank of captain. His letters to his mother came to hand with unfailing regularity. On Thursday Mrs. Marks received a very cheerful letter, which was the longest he had been able to write for some time. On Friday she received from the Imperial War Office a cablegram announcing her son’s death. The deceased officer was a fine, smart young man, who had a most promising career opening before him, and was very popular in Mudgee and district, in which he had hosts of friends. The greatest sorrow was felt when it became known that he, following the example of so many of his district companions, had paid the great price of his patriotism. The greatest sympathy, with which the 'Guardian' very, sincerely associates itself, is felt for the sorely bereaved mother and family. Mrs. Marks has another son at the front, Lieut. F. H. Marks, who gave up a fine dentistry practice at Gulgong, to throw in his lot with those who are fighting the battles of the Empire. He also is on active service “somewhere in France”. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 6 November 1916, p. 2. Obituary Horace Marks

Death of a wifeIda Ellen Kearney
6 August 1920 (aged 44 years) Age: 41

Note: MRS. J. C. MARKS.

MRS. J. C. MARKS. The death occurred at Kempsey on Friday night of Mrs. Ida Marks, wife of Mr. John C. Marks, of Kempsey, and formerly of Mudgee, aged 41. The cause of death was pneumonia. The deceased was very well known and highly respected in Mudgee. For many years she was matron of the Mudgee and District Hospital, her maiden name being Kerney. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E Kerney, of Kempsey. Besides her husband, she leaves the following children:- William, Frank, Molly, Thomas and a young baby. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Marks left Mudgee by Saturday night's train for Kempsey, to be present at the funeral. The Marks family are meeting with more than an ordinary measure of ill fortune. Only in February last Mr. Frank Marks' wife passed away, and some few years ago Mr. William G. Marks also lost his wife. The facts surrounding the death of Mrs J. C. Marks are indeed sad. She has left a young family of children, the eldest boy being only seven years of age. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 9 August 1920, p. 9. Obituary Ida Marks

Death of a brotherJames Henry Marks
22 February 1923 (aged 47 years)

Note: Death of Mr. J. H. Marks.

Death of Mr. J. H. Marks. PROMINENT CITIZEN PASSES. Mr. J. H. Marks, manager of the storekeeping firm of T. H. Marks and Co., died rather suddenly this morning. Mr. Marks has been one of our leading townsmen, and his demise at the age of 49 years will be sincerely regretted by a wide circle of acquaintances, who knew his worth as a man, and esteemed him for his straight-going qualities. Mr. Marks found it necessary to go to Sydney a few months ago to consult specialists in regard to his health. Little hope was held out for his recovery, for it was found that he had been attacked by a dread malady. An operation was performed, but this proved ineffective. A second and yet a third operation also failed to achieve the desired results, and about a fort-night ago Mr. Marks returned to Mudgee to calmly await the end. This came with greater suddenness than was anticipated. He was the son of Mrs. T. H. Marks, and was born near Glen Innes. He received his early education in Mudgee Public School, and to the last took a great interest in the educational well being of the rising generation there. From the Mudgee school he went to Newington College, and afterwards graduated as a solicitor, being articled in the office of Laurence and Rich, Sydney. He practiced in Western Australia for a time, but returned about three years ago to manage the business of T. H. Marks and Co., when his ber, Mr. J. C. Marks, who was in charge, became ill. As stated at the outset, Mr. Marks was a man of excellent character and a good townsman, and his death will be a loss to the district. The Agricultural Association had in him a hard-working treasurer, while the Parents and Citizens' Association and other public bodies, will also lose a useful member. He was a tower of strength to the committee in the centenary movement, and at all times joined in whatever meant the welfare of the town or district or made for the public good. He leaves a wife and two children - a boy of fifteen and a girl of ten. There are six bers and two sisters. These are Messrs. J. C., T. M., S. T., W. G., R. T., F. H. and H. A. Marks, Miss Mary Marks and Mrs. Small. The funeral will depart tomorrow at 10.30 for the Mudgee Cemetery. Mr. J. C. Swords will conduct the funeral. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 22 February 1923, p. 13. Obituary James Marks

Note: Tribute to the Late J. H. Marks

Tribute to the Late J. H. Marks At the funeral service in the Church of England last Friday in connection with the death of Mr. J. H. Marks, the Rev. John Parr referred to Mr. Marks as a broad-minded man, who took a great interest in everything for the welfare of the town. He was a keen churchman, and was at one time churchwarden and treasurer. He was one of Mudgee's representatives on synod, and was always listened to with marked respect and attention. He was also a kind husband, a good father, and a loving son. Their hearts went out in sympathy to Mrs. Marks, snr., who had recently to face the burden of so many troubles. But it was God's wish, and His way, always best. Mr. Parr concluded by offering his heartfelt sympathy to the family in their grievous loss. The hymn, "Now the Laborer's Task is O'er," was sung, and the "Dead March in Saul," was played on the organ by Mr. F. W. Harmer. Features of the funeral were the large number of wreaths from sympathetic friends, and the large and representative character of the procession, testifying to the wide esteem of the deceased townsman. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 1 March 1923, p. 13. Obituary James Marks

Burial of a brotherJames Henry Marks
23 February 1923 (aged 47 years)

Note: FUNERAL NOTICE

FUNERAL NOTICE THE friends of Mrs. J. H. Marks and family, also Mrs. T. H. Marks and family, of Hillside, are respectfully notified that the funeral of the late James Henry Marks, will move from "Yarrawonga," Church-street, tomorrow (Friday) morning, at 10.30 o'clock, for St. John's Church of England, thence to the Mudgee Cemetery. J. C. SWORDS, Funeral Director. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 22 February 1923, p. 8. Funeral James Henry Marks

Death of a motherMary Cartan
30 October 1930 (aged 54 years) Age: 78

Note: Obituary

Obituary MRS. T. H. MARKS. Mrs. T. H. Marks, one of Mudgee's most esteemed residents, died at her home at Hillside early this morning, aged 78 years. She is survived by the following sons and daughters: - John (Bellingen), William (Mollyan), Robert (Manly), Frank (Leeton), Thomas (Mudgee), Howard (Bellingen), Mrs. J. A. Small (North Sydney), and Miss Mary Marks (Mudgee). The funeral will take place at 11 o'clock to-morrow (Friday) morning, from St. John's Church of England, Mr. J. C. Swords being in charge of the arrangements. Further details will be published in Monday's issue. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 30 October 1930, p. 7. Obituary Mary Marks

Note: Obituary

Obituary LATE MRS. T. H. MARKS WOMAN OF GREAT WORTH One of Mudgee's finest characters in the person of Mrs. T. H Marks, passed to her rest on Thursday morning last, aged 78 years. Coming to Mudgee with her late husband about 45 years ago she commenced a career of usefulness which only terminated with her death. Her husband, a well-known figure in the commercial world, acquired the business which has been conducted through all the years that have intervened. The late Mrs. Marks suffered a terrible bereavement when her husband died in 1893, but with wonderful spirit she took control of the business, and ever since that far off day her association with its activities had been of a personal nature. To the large staff which came under her more or less direct control she was regarded as a friend rather than as an employer, and relations were always cordial. The feeling that she had a genuine interest in their welfare inspired a spirit of loyalty to the firm, which has never flagged. In addition to displaying a keen interest in business, the late Mrs. Marks found time to take a prominent part in the management of several institutions which have performed wonderfully fine work in both town and district. During the anxious days of the war period her sterling qualities found full play. She was comforter and friend to many families who suf-fered the loss of those near and dear to them, and, although she was, unfortunately, among the number who sustained deep heart wounds - her son Horace giving up his life on the field of battle - her great bravery in the face of trouble inspired others to bear up under the intense strain. In the various organisations formed to help the soldiers overseas and those who suffered bereavement at home, she was a veritable tower of strength, and her efforts will not be forgotten for many years to come. But perhaps it was in the field of charitable endeavor that her great goodness of heart found expression. To her the performance of good deeds was a delight. Unostentatious in her bestowal of bounty, she naturally endeared herself to all classes, and quite a number of people in this district will forever hold her memory in reverence. The organisation in which she took a particular pride was the Mudgee Benevolent Society, of which she was president for so many years. Her activities brought her into close contact with the troubled side of life, and she found full scope for her beneficence, which was unbounded. Many a suffering soul in this town, bowed down with adversity, found in her a true and never failing friend. When the call went forth for assistance, the late Mrs. Marks was always foremost in rendering the much-needed help, and it is small wonder that she was held in reverence. The Mudgee Hospital had in her a strong supporter, while her association with the Country Women's Association remained active for a number of years. The genuineness of the regard in which she was held was made apparent on Friday last, when the funeral took place. The business houses of Messrs. Kellett and Sons, Jas. Loneragan (Mudgee) Co., W. J. McCully, C. Pack and H. S. Thomas, were heavily draped in mourning, practicably all the establishments in the main street were closed. A vast congregation, including sorrowing friend's from near and far, heads of all the leading commercial, and other businesses, and municipal and shire council representatives, filled St. John's Church of England. Mr. R. R. Sanson read the lesson, and the Rev. Canon Parr conducted a most impressive service. The choir rendered the hymn "Nearer My God to Thee" and the psalm "The Lord is My Shepherd," while Mr. Leslie Needham, organist, played "I know That My Redeemer Liveth" and "O, Rest in the Lord.'' The collection of floral tributes bore eloquent testimony of the great love and esteem in which deceased was held. The beautiful flowers covered the casket and filled the hearse. At the conclusion of the service the employees of the firm, over which deceased presided for so many years assembled at the church entrance, and headed the sad procession. They were followed by the staffs of Messrs. Kellett and Sons and Jas. Loneragan (Mudgee) Co. At the church and graveside, the sons of deceased acted as pall bearers. The Rev. Canon Parr performed the last sad rites, and during the solemn service many of those in attendance dropped a silent tear. The funeral arrangements were in the hands of Mr. J. C. Swords. Truly, a great brave soul has gone out of the life of the community, and there will be genuine sorrow in very many homes. To those who have been bereaved the deepest sympathy is extended. Only time will heal the wounds, but there must be some consolation for the relatives in knowing that their beloved one was held in such esteem. The chief mourners are Messrs. John, William, Robert, Frank, Howard and Thomas (sons), and Mrs. J. A. Small and Miss Mary Marks (daughters). There are also a number of grandchildren, all of whom were devoted to their beloved grandmother. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 3 November 1930, p. 5. Obituary Mary Marks

Note: A COMMON SORROW

A COMMON SORROW DEATH OF MRS. MARY MARKS Speaking at the All Saints' and All Souls' celebrations on November 2 at St. John's, Mudgee, the Rector said: "It seemed as though a common sorrow had smitten every heart and every home when the news spread of the passing of Mrs. Mary Marks. This community had known a gracious lady for many years as one conspicuous in good deeds of love and mercy. These good deeds did not diminish as the sorrows and bereavements of this mortal life swept over her. I have scarcely ever known a more vivid example of more than one expression of the 42nd Psalm. How often could she have said: "My tears have been my meat day and night," or again, "All Thy waves and storms are gone over me." Yet her spirit retained its buoyancy and brightness, she was never heard to complain because of these things, and certainly her compassions failed not. There always seemed to her a hallowed and sacred mystery and meaning about family sorrow and affliction. It seemed at once to be a clear and distinct voice from the outer mysteries to the inner recesses of her heart and life; not to rebel but to bear in lowly resignation and meekness the manifold trials that beset her. The secret of her strength of character and spiritual fortitude lay in a deep quiet reverence for God and holy things. She had a generous disposition and a loving charity. She went out in practical sympathy and help to others in distress and though she had herself, much earthly sorrow, God endowed her with such a gentile and resourceful nature that she saw and had much true enjoyment in association with those around her. Her memory is blessed and her passing was in peace. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 6 November 1930, p. 19. Obituary Mary Marks

Death of a sisterMary Elizabeth Marks
1937 (aged 61 years)

Burial of a sisterMary Elizabeth Marks
3 August 1937 (aged 61 years)
Note: FUNERALS

FUNERALS MARKS. - The Relatives and Friends of the late MARY ELIZABETH MARKS, formerly of Mudgee, are invited to attend her Funeral; to leave the Private Chapel of Motor Funerals, Limited, North Parade, Auburn, THIS MORNING, at 10.30 o'clock, for the Crematorium, Rookwood. MOTOR FUNERALS, LIMITED, Tele., UX72B1, North Parade, Auburn. Sydney Morning Herald, Tuesday 3 August 1937, p. 9. Funeral Mary Elizabeth Marks

Death 5 December 1938 (aged 62 years)

Note: MR. J. C. MARKS.

MR. J. C. MARKS. The death occurred at Valla, on Friday, Dec. 9, of Mr. John Carton Marks, at the age of 62 years. The remains were laid to rest in the Anglican portion of the Urunga Cemetery on the following day, when the burial service was conducted by the Rev. P. F. Tilghman. The late Mr. Marks, who was a well-known identity on the Bellinger for very many years, had been in indifferent health for some months past, and death followed a severe heart attack. In his earlier days, says Bellingen "Courier," Mr. Marks served in several public capacities, being secretary to the Bellingen Literary Institute, and also secretary to the District Hospital; while he also carried on business as an estate agent. In later years he resided at Valla, where at first he was engaged in a clerical capacity at the Valla Mines. He was a member of the Australian contingent which went to South Africa during the Boer War, and saw active service in that area for a lengthy period. The late Mr. Marks was married in Mudgee, and is survived by his wife and a family of one daughter and four sons. The daughter is Miss Mollie Marks, and the sons William, Frank, Thomas and James. Nambucca and Bellinger News, Friday 23 December 1938, p. 3. Obituary John Marks

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Death: 5 January 1961Coonabarabran District Hosital, Coonabarabran, New South Wales, Australia
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MR. J. C. MARKS. The death occurred at Valla, on Friday, Dec. 9, of Mr. John Carton Marks, at the age of 62 years. The remains were laid to rest in the Anglican portion of the Urunga Cemetery on the following day, when the burial service was conducted by the Rev. P. F. Tilghman. The late Mr. Marks, who was a well-known identity on the Bellinger for very many years, had been in indifferent health for some months past, and death followed a severe heart attack. In his earlier days, says Bellingen "Courier," Mr. Marks served in several public capacities, being secretary to the Bellingen Literary Institute, and also secretary to the District Hospital; while he also carried on business as an estate agent. In later years he resided at Valla, where at first he was engaged in a clerical capacity at the Valla Mines. He was a member of the Australian contingent which went to South Africa during the Boer War, and saw active service in that area for a lengthy period. The late Mr. Marks was married in Mudgee, and is survived by his wife and a family of one daughter and four sons. The daughter is Miss Mollie Marks, and the sons William, Frank, Thomas and James. Nambucca and Bellinger News, Friday 23 December 1938, p. 3. Obituary John Marks