David Charles Murkins, 18611946 (aged 85 years)

Name
David Charles /Murkins/
Given names
David Charles
Surname
Murkins
Birth 1861

Birth of a brotherJames W Murkins
1863 (aged 2 years)

Birth of a brotherJohn A Murkins
1866 (aged 5 years)

Death of a brotherJohn A Murkins
1867 (aged 6 years)

Birth of a sisterHarriet Caroline Murkins
1869 (aged 8 years)

Birth of a brotherSamuel Henry Murkins
1871 (aged 10 years)

Birth of a sisterOlive Amy Murkins
1874 (aged 13 years)

Birth of a sisterCharlotte May Murkins
1876 (aged 15 years)

MarriageSusannah CrossView this family
1893 (aged 32 years)

Birth of a sonHarold James Murkins
1893 (aged 32 years)

Birth of a daughterOlive A Murkins
1895 (aged 34 years)

Birth of a sonCharles Henry Murkins
1897 (aged 36 years)

Birth of a sonBertram Thomas Murkins
1899 (aged 38 years)

Birth of a daughterIlene M Murkins
1902 (aged 41 years)

Death of a daughterIlene M Murkins
1905 (aged 44 years)

Birth of a sonFrederick Herbert Murkins
1905 (aged 44 years)

Birth of a sonClarence Alfred Murkins
1908 (aged 47 years)

Birth of a daughterEdna May Murkins
10 June 1913 (aged 52 years)

Death of a motherJemima
2 July 1916 (aged 55 years) Age: 83

Note: Death at Spring Flat.

Death at Spring Flat. There died at Spring Flat on July 2nd an old resident of Mudgee and Spring Flat of 57 years, in the person of Mrs. Jemima Murkins from senile decay and bronchitis, at the age of 83 years. Deceased leaves five sons and two daughters to mourn her loss, they being Walter (Oakey Park), George and Charles (Eumaralla), James and Henry (Spring Flat), Mrs. F. Fittler (Spring Flat), Mrs. Dougherty (Meroo). The remains were interred in the Church of England portion of the general cemetery. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 13 July 1916, p. 18. Obituary Jemima Murkins

Burial of a motherJemima
4 July 1916 (aged 55 years)
Note: FUNERAL NOTICE

FUNERAL NOTICE THE friends of the family of the late Mrs. Jemima Murkins, sen., are kindly invited to attend her funeral, to leave the residence of her son, Mr. Henry Murkins, Spring Flat, tomorrow (Tuesday), at 1.30 p.m. for the C.E. portion of the Mudgee Cemetery. J. C. SWORDS, Funeral Director. Mudgee Guardian , Monday 3 July 1916, p. 2. Funeral notice Jemima Murkins

Birth of a sonReginald Roy Murkins
1917 (aged 56 years)

Death of a brotherJames W Murkins
26 September 1919 (aged 58 years)

Note: DEATHS.

DEATHS. MR. JAMES MURKINS. The death occurred at his residence, Spring Flat on Friday night, of Mr. James Murkins, a highly respected and esteemed resident of the district. The deceased, who was 69 years of age, had been ailing for some time. He is survived by his widow (daughter of Mr. Scifleet, of Mudgee) and three children. The deceased had been following on farming pursuits at Spring Flat for many years. The funeral left his late residence yesterday (Sunday) afternoon, the remains being interred in the Church of England portion of the general cemetery. Rev. Canon Dunstan officiated at the graveside, and Mr. J. C. Swords had charge of the funeral arrangements. The members of the Foresters Lodge (of which the deceased was a ber) marched in front of the hearse. Mr. M. W. ? read the burial service at the deceased's late residence, and Mr. ?. Clarke read the lodge service at the graveside. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 29 September 1919, p. 3. Obituary James Murkins

Marriage of a childArthur McAvoyOlive A MurkinsView this family
1923 (aged 62 years)

Marriage of a childCharles Henry MurkinsIda Lillian BrennanView this family
1924 (aged 63 years)

Marriage of a childBertram Thomas MurkinsAgnes Maude SmithView this family
1927 (aged 66 years)

Death of a brotherSamuel Henry Murkins
3 May 1928 (aged 67 years)

Note: DEATH

DEATH Mr Henry Murkins, of Spring Flat, died at his home on Thursday last at the age of 54 years, after a protracted illness. He was a peaceful and upright man, and the news of his death was received with deep regret by a wide circle of friends. A widow, three sons, two daughters and several grandchildren are left to mourn their irreparable loss. Deceased is also survived by three bers and two sisters: Walter (Lithgow), George and Charles (Guntawang), Mrs. E. Doherty (Upper Meroo), and Mrs. F. Fittler (Spring Flat). The funeral took place on Friday to the Mudgee cemetery, and was largely attended. Mr. H. Barton directed the funeral arrangements, and the Rev. Canon Parr officiated at the graveside. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 7 May 1928, p. 7. Obituary Henry Murkins

Note: In Memoriam

In Memoriam MURKINS. - In loving memory of our dear father and grandfather, Henry Murkins, who passed away May 3rd, 1928, aged 54 years. ‘So short and sudden was the call, His sudden death surprised us all; Lonely are our hearts, sadly is he missed, None can tell save those who loved him. Inserted by his loving son and daughter-in-law and granddaughter, Peter, Florence and Audrey Murkins.

MURKINS. - In loving memory of my dear husband and our father, Henry Murkins, who died May 3, 1928, aged 64 years. ‘In tears we saw him sinking, And watched him fade away; God knows how we miss him As it dawns one year today. Someone may think we have forgotten When at times they see us smile; But they little know the sorrow, That the smile hides all the while.’ Inserted by his loving wife, H. A. Murkins, and family, Spring Flat, Mudgee.

MURKINS. - In loving memory of our dear ber, Henry, who departed this life on May 3rd, 1928, aged 54 years. ‘The midnight stars are shining On a grave not far away, Where they laid our darling ber Just a year ago today. The flowers we place upon his grave, May wither and decay, But the thought of one who lies beneath, Shall never fade away.’ Inserted by his loving sisters and ber-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Fred. Fittler, of Spring Flat, and Mr. and Mrs. Ted Doherty, Upper Meroo.

Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 2 May 1929, p. 26. In Memoriam Henry Murkins

Note: In Memoriam

In Memoriam MURKINS.- In loving memory of my dear husband and our father, Henry Murkins, who died May 3, 1928, aged 64 years. We saw him suffer day by day, And slowly fade away. No one knows how we miss him As it dawns two years today. Inserted by his loving wife, Mary Ann Murkins, and children, Spring Flat. Mudgee Guardian, Friday 2 May 1930, p. 9. In Memoriam Henry Murkins

Burial of a brotherSamuel Henry Murkins
4 May 1928 (aged 67 years)

Note: Funeral Notice

Funeral Notice THE relatives and friends of the late Henry Murkins, of Spring Flat, are kindly invited to attend his funeral, to leave his late residence, Spring Flat, at 2.30 TO-MORROW (Friday) afternoon. H. BARTON, Funeral Director, Mudgee. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 3 May 1928, p. 18. Funeral notice Henry Murkins

Marriage of a childReginald Roy MurkinsMyrtle Eileen CodringtonView this family
1939 (aged 78 years)

Death of a brotherGeorge Thomas Murkins
18 April 1941 (aged 80 years)

Note: DEATH.

DEATH. MR. GEORGE T. MURKINS. THE death occurred suddenly last Friday of Mr. George T. Murkins, a well-known identity of Gulgong, aged 83 years. Deceased, who was a native of Penrith, was married at Mudgee. The late Mr. Murkins was a valued employee at "Eumaralla," (now known as Guntawang) when the property was owned by the late Mr. H. R. Denison (later Sir Hugh Denison). "George" was a popular figure wherever he moved, and had friends in all parts of the district. Two sons survive, as well as other relatives in Gulgong. The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon. Our sympathy is extended. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 24 April 1941, p. 8. Obituary George Murkins

Death of a sisterHarriet Caroline Murkins
1942 (aged 81 years)

Death of a brotherWalter William Murkins
28 June 1946 (0 after death) Age: 87

Note: LITHGOW DEATH.

LITHGOW DEATH. MR. WALTER MURKINS. A highly respected and popular citizen of Lithgow, Mr. Walter William Murkins, died at Lithgow hospital shortly before 11 a.m. this morning, aged 87 years. Born at Pennant Hills, he resided in Lithgow for over 40 years and followed mining in the Oakey Park colliery until his retirement some 15 years ago. Mr. Murkins, who only entered hospital on Sunday last, was a very active man, despite his advanced years, and took a keen interest in gardening. Deceased, whose wife, Mrs. Ada Murkins, predeceased him two years ago, is survived by two daughters - Mrs. A. Allen, Oakey Park, and Mrs. G. Morris, Spring-street - and four sons, Messrs. Walter (Brown-street), Thomas (Sutcliffe-street), Oliver (Spring-street) and Val Murkins (Hermitage Flat), to whom deepest sympathy will be extended. Arrangements for the funeral, which is set down for tomorrow are in the hands of Messrs. Matthews and Lemon. Lithgow Mercury, Friday 28 June 1946, p. 2. Obituary Walter Murkins

Note: Mainly About People

Mainly About People Mr. Walter W. Murkins, who was well-known to many Mudgee folk, died at Lithgow last week, aged 87 years. He is survived by four sons and two daughters. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 1 July 1946, p. 2. Obituary Walter Murkins

Note: RETURN THANKS

RETURN THANKS THE FAMILY of the late Mr. Walter Murkins, of Oakey Park, desire to express their sincere and heartfelt thanks to the Doctors, Sisters, and Nursing Staff of Lithgow District Hospital, the Rev. Whitbread; also our many friends, relatives and neighbors for their kindness, floral tributes and expressions of sympathy and we particularly thank Mrs. C. Brodie, Mrs. G. Brown and Mrs. Len Roy, in our recent sad bereavement. Please accept this as our personal thanks. Lithgow Mercury, Friday 12 July 1946, p. 2. Return Thanks Murkins family

Burial of a brotherWalter William Murkins
29 June 1946 (0 after death)

Note: PERSONAL.

PERSONAL. There was a large attendance at the funeral of Mr. Walter Murkins which took place on Saturday afternoon, moving from the Methodist Church after a service by the Rev. W. Whitbread, who also officiated at the graveside in the Methodist portion of Bowenfels cemetery. Burial was made beside the remains of his late wife. Floral tributes were numerous, an indication of the high esteem in which deceased was held. The pall-bearers were Messrs. Walter Murkins, Thomas Murkins, Oliver Murkins and Val Murkins, sons of deceased. Messrs. Matthews and Lemon had charge of the arrangements. Lithgow Mercury, Monday 1 July 1946, p. 2. Funeral Walter Murkins

Death 1946 (aged 85 years)

Note: MR. C. MURKINS.

MR. C. MURKINS. The death occurred in Gulgong early last week of one of Gulgong's most respected residents, in the person of Mr. Charles Murkins, senr., at the age of 85 years. The deceased, who had resided almost all his life at Black Lead, though a brickmaker by trade, was more popularly known for his knowledge of gardening and his love of flowers. In this capacity he was, for many years, engaged as gardener to the several successor owners of 'Guntawang' Station near Gulgong. Among these employers was numbered the late Sir Hugh Denison (sometime chairman of Associated Newspapers), Mr. Dan Clark and Mr. L. B. Coward. Born at Penrith, deceased came to Gulgong early in life and, some 60 years ago, married Miss Susan Cross, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Cross, of Gulgong. Besides the sorrowing widow, the following sons and daughters survive: Harold (Lithgow), Charles ('Dot,' Gulgong), Bert (Gosford), Fred (Broken Hill), Clarence 'Snow' (Bermagui), Reg (Gulgong), Mrs. McEvoy (Olly, Adelong), Mrs. Elliott (Hilda, Homebush), Mrs. Billerwell (Edna, Adelaide). A ber, Mr. Wal Murkins (Lithgow), and sister, Mrs. Doherty, of Upper Meroo, also survive the deceased. Mr. George Murkins, who died in Gulgong some few years back, was a ber. Of a quiet and unassuming nature, he was highly esteemed for his integrity and kindly nature. The sympathy of the Gulgong 'Advertiser' is extended. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 21 March 1946, p. 19. Obituary Charles Murkins

Family with parents
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elder sister
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-23 months
elder brother
6 years
younger brother
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younger brother
6 years
younger brother
-11 months
younger sister
6 years
younger sister
3 years
younger sister
Family with Susannah Cross
himself
wife
Marriage Marriage1893
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3 years
daughter
3 years
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6 years
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Death

MR. C. MURKINS. The death occurred in Gulgong early last week of one of Gulgong's most respected residents, in the person of Mr. Charles Murkins, senr., at the age of 85 years. The deceased, who had resided almost all his life at Black Lead, though a brickmaker by trade, was more popularly known for his knowledge of gardening and his love of flowers. In this capacity he was, for many years, engaged as gardener to the several successor owners of 'Guntawang' Station near Gulgong. Among these employers was numbered the late Sir Hugh Denison (sometime chairman of Associated Newspapers), Mr. Dan Clark and Mr. L. B. Coward. Born at Penrith, deceased came to Gulgong early in life and, some 60 years ago, married Miss Susan Cross, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Cross, of Gulgong. Besides the sorrowing widow, the following sons and daughters survive: Harold (Lithgow), Charles ('Dot,' Gulgong), Bert (Gosford), Fred (Broken Hill), Clarence 'Snow' (Bermagui), Reg (Gulgong), Mrs. McEvoy (Olly, Adelong), Mrs. Elliott (Hilda, Homebush), Mrs. Billerwell (Edna, Adelaide). A ber, Mr. Wal Murkins (Lithgow), and sister, Mrs. Doherty, of Upper Meroo, also survive the deceased. Mr. George Murkins, who died in Gulgong some few years back, was a ber. Of a quiet and unassuming nature, he was highly esteemed for his integrity and kindly nature. The sympathy of the Gulgong 'Advertiser' is extended. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 21 March 1946, p. 19. Obituary Charles Murkins