Arthur Williams, 18591950 (aged 91 years)

Name
Arthur /Williams/
Given names
Arthur
Surname
Williams
Birth 1859

Birth of a sisterAdelaide Williams
1863 (aged 4 years)

Birth of a brotherAlfred P Williams
1868 (aged 9 years)

Birth of a brotherFrancis Williams
1870 (aged 11 years)

Birth of a sisterClara Grace Williams
1873 (aged 14 years)

Birth of a brotherSamuel E Williams
1875 (aged 16 years)

Birth of a sisterLillian Una Williams
1877 (aged 18 years)

MarriageLouisa WardView this family
1881 (aged 22 years)

Birth of a sonArthur W Williams
1882 (aged 23 years)

Birth of a daughterLillian Emma Williams
1884 (aged 25 years)

Birth of a sonErnest Leslie Meroo Williams
1886 (aged 27 years)

Birth of a sonSidney Harold Williams
1889 (aged 30 years)

Birth of a daughterEdith Louisa Williams
1892 (aged 33 years)

Birth of a daughterDaisy Irene Williams
1895 (aged 36 years)

Birth of a daughterOlive Ruth Williams
1898 (aged 39 years)

Marriage of a childArthur W WilliamsWinifred Bridget StewartView this family
18 January 1905 (aged 46 years)

Note: Wedding Bells.

Wedding Bells. (From a Correspondent.) Quite a stir was made at Hargraves on Wednesday, 18th, the occasion being the wedding of Mr. A. W. Williams, eldest son of Mr. A. Williams, of Clarke's Creek, to Miss Winifred Bridget Stewart, second daughter of Mr. A. Stewart, of Hargraves. The ceremony took place in the R.C. Church in the forenoon, the church being crowded with guests and onlookers. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Father Lawler, of Sofala. Perfect stillness prevailed throughout the church as the bride entered on her father's arm, accompanied by her bridesmaids, Miss Marion Stewart, sister of the bride, and Miss Lillian Williams, sister of the bridegroom. The bride was given away oy her father, and Mr. Frederick Williams, cousin of the bridegroom, acted as best man. The bride's dress consisted of an elaborately trimmed costume of white ivory silk very handsomely rucked and richly draped with embroidered silk chiffon and rucked duchesse satin ribbon, and medium train, with the usual wreath of orange blossoms and tulle veil. She also carried a lovely bouquet of asparagus plumosus and an ivory bound prayer book. The bridesmaids' dresses were cream hail stone muslin over pale blue, with blue sash and fancy capeline hat and cream pongee muslin and pink sash and fancy straw hat, and they also carried bouquets. After the ceremony, through the church the young couple walked amidst showers of rice and well wishes. The guests and relations, numbering about 40, proceeded to the residence of the bride's parents, where they were all enter-tained at breakfast. The tables were tastefully laid out and crowded with niceties of every description, and the merry party were soon at work and a very pleasant time was spent. The Rev. Father Lawler sat at the head of the table, and proposed the health of the bride and bridegroom, and in a few fitting remarks stated that they had every prospect of a long and happy life together. The wedding presents, which were all laid out on the side table, were both numerous and useful. As soon as justice had been done, and the cutting of the wedding cake, which ornamented the centre of the table, was over, the young couple took their departure for Mudgee. The bride's travelling dress was a very pretty green voile, trimmed with duchesse ribbon to match, and made in the dropping shoulder effect, with cream rucked satin, and hat and parachute to match costume. After the newly-married couple had taken their departure, the guests enjoyed themselves singing and dancing until after tea, when they all dispersed after thoroughly enjoying themselves. Mr. and Mrs. Williams intend residing at Clarke's Creek for their future home. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 2 February 1905, p. 9. Wedding Williams and Stewart

Marriage of a childThomas KearnsLillian Emma WilliamsView this family
1906 (aged 47 years)

Marriage of a childJames KearnsEdith Louisa WilliamsView this family
28 August 1912 (aged 53 years)
Note: KEARNS - WILLIAMS.

KEARNS - WILLIAMS. The Rev. W. J. Dunstan joined in wedlock's holy bonds yesterday afternoon, at St. John's Church, James Kearns, of Portland, son of the late John Kearns, of Long Creek, and Edith Louisa Williams, daughter of Mr. Arthur Williams, of Clarke's Creek. The bride was attended by Miss Daisy Williams as bridesmaid, whilst Mr. Ernest Williams acted as best man. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 29 August 1912, p. 19. Wedding Kearns and Williams

Note: Whom God Hath Joined

Whom God Hath Joined KEARNS - WILLIAMS. A very pretty wedding was celebrated in St. John's Church, Mudgee, on 28th August, the contracting parties being Mr. James Kearns, of Portland, and Miss Edith Louisa Williams, daughter of Mr. Arthur Williams, of Clarke's Creek. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a dress of white silk veiled with ninon, Broche satin court train, and pearl and silver trimmings, together with the usual wreath and veil. She also carried a beautiful bouquet of white carnations and jonquils. The bridegroom's gift to the bride was a gold bracelet. The bridesmaid, Miss Daisy Williams, sister of the bride, wore a dainty dress of cream silk muslin with hat to match. She also wore a gold crescent brooch, the gift of the bridegroom. Mr. Ernest Williams, bRother of the bride, acted as best man. After the ceremony was over the happy couple left by the evening train for Sydney. The bride's travelling dress was a navy blue cloth, with hat to match. Following is a list of the presents - Mother of bride, house linen; mother of bridegroom, silver tea set; Mr. Ernest Williams, lamp; Mr. Harold Williams, fruit stand: grandmother of bride, house linen; Miss Daisy Wiilliams, gipsy table, cover and doyleys: Miss R. Kearns, pair silver-mounted rose bowls; Miss K. Kearns, set of dinner knives and forks: Mr. Arthur Williams, set of sweet dishes and vase; Mrs. Arthur Williams, plush cushions; Miss Olive Williams, biscuit barrel; Mr. S. Evans, silver teapot: Mrs. W. Ward, pair of vases; Mr. W. Leffley, cheese dish; Mrs. Leffley, pair honey jars; Mr. A. Keightley, pair silver salts; Miss B. Williams, jam dish and salts; Miss U. Williams, teapot; Mrs. S. Ward, honey jar and sauce bottle; Master Andy Mahon, pair photo frames; Mrs. Thomas Kearns, table linen; Mr. Thomas Kearns, clock: Mrs. Croan, water bottle and glasses; Mrs. Corbett, set of carvers; Miss Geneviere Williams, wine glasses: Mrs. Sutch, illustrated Bible. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 16 September 1912, p. 2. Wedding Kearns and Williams

Note: Wedding Bells At Mudgee.

Wedding Bells At Mudgee. KEARNS - WILLIAMS. A very pretty wedding was celebrated in St. John's Church, Mudgee, on the 28th August, the contracting parties being Mr. James Kearns, of Portland, and Miss Edith Louisa Williams, daughter of Mr. Arthur Williams, of Clarke Creek. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a dress of white silk veiled with ninon, broche satin Court train, and Pearl and silver trimmings, together with the usual wreath and veil. She also carried a bouquet of white carnations and jonquils. The bridegroom's gift to the bride was a gold bracelet. The bridesmaid, Miss Daisy Williams, sister of the bride, wore a dainty dress of cream silk muslin, with hat to match. She also wore a gold crescent brooch, the gift of the bridegroom. Mr. Ernest Williams, bRother of the bride, carried out the duties of the best man. After the ceremony was over the happy couple left by the evening train for Sydney amid the good wishes and congratulations of many friends. The bride’s travelling dress was navy blue cloth with hat to match. - “Western Post.” Lithgow Mercury, Monday 16 September 1912, p. 3. Wedding Kearns and Williams

Marriage of a childErnest Leslie Meroo WilliamsEleanor BrownlowView this family
21 July 1915 (aged 56 years)
Note: MARRIAGE.

MARRIAGE. At St Paul's Church, on Wednesday afternoon, 21st instant, by the Rev. T. J. Curtis, Mr. Ernest Leslie Meroo Williams, of Portland, son of Councillor Arthur Williams, of Windeyer, was married to Miss Eleanor Brownlow, daughter of Mr. Samuel Brownlow, of Windeyer. The bridegroom's bRother, Mr. A. W. Williams, officiated as groomsman, and his sister, Miss Daisy I. Williams, as bridesmaid. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 29 July 1915, p. 21. Wedding Williams and Brownlow

Marriage of a childEvan Stanley EvansDaisy Irene WilliamsView this family
19 September 1917 (aged 58 years)

Note: Weddings.

Weddings. EVANS - WILLIAMS. A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnised at the Church of England, Windeyer, on Wednesday, by the Rev. Canon Dunstan. The contracting parties were Evan Stanley, son of Mr. John William Evans, of Aaron's Pass, and Miss Daisy, second youngest daughter of Mr. Arthur Williams, of Clarke's Creek. The bride was given away by her father. Miss Olive Ruth Williams, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid, while Private Sidney Williams, who has just been invalided home from the front, was best man. The wedding breakfast was held at the residence of the bride's parents. Their future home will be at Uarbry. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 24 September 1917, p. 4. Wedding Evans and Williams

Note: Wedding.

Wedding. EVANS - WILLIAMS. The Church of the Redeemer, Windeyer, was the scene of a very pretty but quiet wedding on Wednesday, September 19, when the Rev. Canon Dunstan linked in the holy bonds of matrimony, Evan Stanley, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Evans, of Bombandry, and Daisy Irene, second youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Atthur Williams, of Clarke's Creek. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, looked charming in a gown of ivory palette, with silk and lace, and pearl trimmings. She also wore the usual wreath and veil, mob cap fashion, and circulet of orange blossoms, and carried a beautiful bouquet of lilies of the valley and asparagus fern. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Olive Williams, who was prettily gowned in shell pink silk, trimmed with cream lace and pink roses. She carried a bouquet of yellow daffodils and asparagus fern, with pink satin streamers. Private Harold Williams, (bRother of the bride), who has just been invalided home from the front, was best man. The bride-groom's gift to the bride was a set of furs, and to the bridesmaid a wristlet watch. The church had been prettily decorated by friends of the bride. As the bride walked up the aisle of the church the choir sang "The Voice That Breathed O'er Eden," and "O Perfect Love." Miss Thompson, who presided at the organ, also played the Wedding March. The happy couple then adjourned to the residence of the bride's parents, where the wedding breakfast was partaken of. The travelling dress was a cream serge costume with hat to match. The future home of Mr. and Mrs. Evans will be at Ulan. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 11 October 1917, p. 25. Wedding Evans and Williams

Marriage of a childWilliam EnrightOlive Ruth WilliamsView this family
8 March 1919 (aged 60 years)

Note: Wedding at Clarke's Creek.

Wedding at Clarke's Creek. A very pretty wedding was solemnised at Clarke's Creek Church of England, on Saturday, when the Rev. Canon W. J. Dunstan united in the holy bonds of matrimony, William, son of Mr. Thomas Enright, of Pyramul, and Olive Ruth, youngest daughter of Mr. Arthur Williams, of Clarke's Creek. The Church was very prettily decorated. The bride was given away by her father, Mr. Sidney F. Williams acted as best man, and Miss G. Williams (niece of the bride) acted as bridesmaid. Miss Thompson, of Windeyer, officiated at the organ. After the ceremony, an adjournment was made to the bride's parents residence, where the breakfast was held and the usual toasts were honored. Cannon Dunstan presided. Mr. and Mrs. Enright left by Saturday evening's train for Portland, their future home. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 10 March 1919, p. 2. Wedding Enright and Williams

Note: Wedding.

Wedding. ENRIGHT - WILLIAMS. A quiet but pretty wedding was celebrated in the Clarke's Creek Union Church on Saturday week, by the Rev. Canon Dunstan, when William, son of Mr. and Mrs. Enright, of Pyramul, and Olive Ruth, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Williams, of Clarke's Creek, were married. The church was crowded, and was artistically decorated by friends of the bride. Miss Thompson presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a gown of white crepe de chene and pearl trimmings. She also wore the customary wreath and veil, lent by Mrs. Rayner. She was attended by Miss Genevieve Williams, who was pettily gowned in cream silk with pink trimmings, and carried a bouquet of ferns and sweet peas. Mr. Harold Williams, bRother of the bride, filled the role of best man. The bridegroom's gift to the bride was a gold necklet, and to the bridesmaid a gold brooch. After the ceremony the party adjourned to the residence of the bride's parents where the breakfast was held, and the usual toasts were honored. The Rev. Dunstan presided. Mr. and Mrs. Enright left by the evening's train for Portland, their future home. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 7 April 1919, p. 1. Wedding Enright and Williams

Death of a motherEmma Cheek
27 June 1928 (aged 69 years)

Note: Death of a Pioneer

Death of a Pioneer NONAGENARIAN PASSES. MRS. E. ("GRANNY") WILLIAMS. Mrs. Emma ("Granny") Williams, of Clarke's Creek, died at her home on Wednesday at the great age of 93 years. Deceased, who was one of the oldest residents of the Mudgee district, possessed many lovable qualities, and was held in the greatest respect by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. Her husband predeceased her by many years. She reared a large family of sons and daughters, to whom the deepest sympathy will be extended. The sons are Messrs. George, John, Alfred, Arthur, Ernest (Long Creek), Frank (Sydney), and the daughters, Mesdames G. Reeves (Grattai), Croan, Goodyer, and Cassidy (Sydney), Hextell (Bathurst), and Martin (Victoria). The funeral took place to the Church of England portion of the Windeyer cemetery today (Thursday), Mr. J. C. Swords being in charge of the arrangements. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 28 June 1928, p. 23. Obituary Emma Williams

Death of a sonArthur W Williams
27 July 1929 (aged 70 years)
Note: Death of Cr. Williams

Death of Cr. Williams PASSING OF FINE CITIZEN HEAVY LOSS TO DISTRICT A fine citizen and true friend, in the person of Councillor A. W. Williams, died in a private hospital in Mudgee at an early hour on Saturday morning, aged 48 years. For a considerable period, deceased suffered from an ailment on the chest, contracted during his mining days but it was not anticipated that a serious ending was in sight. Some days ago, however, alarming symptoms manifested themselves, and he was conveyed to Mudgee to be near his medical advisor. The dreaded pneumonia supervened, and, in his weakened state, the malady could not be successfully combatted and the end came as stated. Deceased was a son of Mr. A. Williams, and spent practically all his life in the Windeyer district. Gifted with more than average ability, he soon took his place as a leading spirit in the community, and for the district's advancement he fought with all his might. Naturally he sought participation in the larger activities which called for men of action, and his admirers elected him to represent them in the Meroo Shire Council, which was later amalgamated with the Cudgegong Council. Here his undoubted merits were recognised, and he served as president with distinction on two occasions. Never parochial in his views, he took quite as keen an interest in the welfare of the whole area as in his own particular riding and his support was always given to any progressive movement likely to benefit the Shire generally. Steadfast in purpose, and honorable in all his dealings, it is not to be wondered at that he enjoyed the esteem of his colleagues and the public as a whole, and that his majorities were always substantial when he sought reelection. He represented the Council with dignity and ability at more than one conference, and his views were respected, not only by the rank and file, but by those in high places. As a member of the Mudgee Pastures Protection Board he rendered signal service to the stock owners of the district, and his place on the Board will be extremely hard to fill. In the affairs of his own small community he was a striking figure. Any appeal for assistance never went unheeded by him, and his many charitable acts will be long in the memory of those whose path in life has been made brighter by his kindly deeds. Arthur Williams was truly a man of rare merit, and his death will be deeply mourned throughout the length and breadth of the Mudgee district. He is survived by a sorrowing widow (a member of the well known Stewart family, Hargraves), and the following sons and daughters. Harold, Alexander, Arthur, Eric, William, and Nurse G. and Miss Winifred Williams, the former being one of the most popular members ever connected with the Mudgee Hospital staff. To the bereaved ones the deepest sympathy is extended.

THE FUNERAL After an impressive service by the Rev. H. S. Michie the funeral left St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Mudgee, on Sunday afternoon, and proceeded to the Windeyer cemetery. A large number of mourners joined in the sad procession between Mudgee and Windeyer, and the cortege was the largest ever seen in the latter district. The president and Councillors of the Cudgegong Shire acted as pall-bearers at the church and graveside, while the Mayor of Mudgee and the Shire employees were also present to pay their last sad tribute of respect. The floral tributes formed a beautiful collection, many public organisations and devoted friends expressing their sympathy in this manner. The Rev. H. S Michie, during the course of the service at the graveside, paid a tribute to the many fine qualities of deceased and stated that the great respect in which he was held was demonstrated by the large concourse of mourners present that day. Mr J. C. Swords conducted the arrangements. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 29 July 1929, p. 7. Obituary Arthur Williams

Note: Return Thanks

Return Thanks MR. AND MRS. ARTHUR WILLIAMS, Senr., of Windeyer, and family, desire to tender their sincere thanks to all kind friends and relatives who sent them letters, telegrams, wreaths, and other messages of sympathy in their recent sad bereavement in the loss of their dear son and ber.

MRS. ARTHUR WILLIAMS and family of Windeyer, wish to thank all kind friends and relatives for wreaths, telegrams, letters, and other messages of sympathy in connection with the death of their beloved husband and father. They particularly desire to thank Mr. and Mrs. J. McMurray (Mudgee), Dr. Cameron, and the Matron and Nurses of Rexton Private Hospital, who were particularly kind to them. They also wish to thank the President, Councillors and employees of the Cudgegong Shire, and also the Mayor and Aldermen of the Mudgee Council, for their kindness. Mudgee Guardian, Wednesday 14 August 1929, p. 4. Return Thanks Arthur Williams

Death of a sisterSarah Eliza Williams
9 August 1940 (aged 81 years)
Note: Mrs. S. A. Reeves

Mrs. S. A. Reeves THE death occurred at her residence at 'Greenview,' Grattai, on Friday night last of a well-known and highly-esteemed citizen, in the person of Mrs. Sarah Eliza Reeves (83). Her husband pre-deceased her by some years. He was the late George Reeves. Deceased leaves a grown family of four sons and five daughters. The funeral was on Sunday afternoon last to the Church of England portion of the Mudgee Cemetery, the Rev. A. G. Powell officiating. The arrangements were in the hands of Messrs J. C. Swords and Son. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 12 August 1940, p. 2. Death Sarah Eliza Reeves

Death of a sisterAdelaide Williams
24 April 1943 (aged 84 years)
Note: DEATHS

DEATHS CROAN. - April 24, 1943, at her residence, 90 Yelverton Street, St. Peters, Adelaide Croan, relict of the late John Croan, late of Mudgee, and dear mother of Mabel, Una, Adelaide, Bertha, Jack, and Bob, aged 79 years. At rest. Sydney Morning Herald, Monday 26 April 1943, p. 8. Death Adelaide Croan

Note: Mrs. Adelaide Croan, relict of the late John Croan, formerly a highly esteemed resident of Mudgee, d…

Mrs. Adelaide Croan, relict of the late John Croan, formerly a highly esteemed resident of Mudgee, died at St. Peter's, Sydney, on Saturday last, aged 79 years. Two sons and four daughters are left to mourn. The remains were brought to Mudgee, and the funeral took place to the Church of England portion of the general cemetery on Monday morning, the Rev. A. G. Powell officiating. Messrs. J. C. Swords and Son, were in charge of the arrangements. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 29 April 1943, p. 2. Obituary Adelaide Croan

Burial of a sisterAdelaide Williams
26 April 1943 (aged 84 years)
Note: Our Dear Mother

Our Dear Mother Adelaide Croan Died 24 April 1943 Aged 79 Years.

And Father John Croan Died 23 Feby 1912 Aged 51 Years At Rest.

Death of a wifeLouisa Ward
29 July 1943 (aged 84 years) Age: 81

Note: PERSONAL

PERSONAL The death occurred on Thursday last, of Mrs. Louisa Williams, grand old lady of Windeyer, at the age of 81 years. Deceased was a member of a pioneering family of the Windeyer district, being born there. Mrs. James Kearns and Mrs. William Enright, of Portland, are daughters. Lithgow Mercury, Thursday 5 August 1943, p. 6. Death Louisa Williams

Note: Mainly About People

Mainly About People Mrs. Louisa Williams, the fine old Windeyer lady who died at Portland recently, had reached the great age of 81 years. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 9 August 1943, p. 2. Death Louisa Williams

Death 25 March 1950 (aged 91 years)

Note: RETURN THANKS

RETURN THANKS The family of the late ARTHUR WILLIAMS SINCERELY THANK all friends and relations for their kindness, letters of sympathy, and floral tributes, in their recent sad bereavement. Please accept this medium as our personal thanks. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 17 April 1950, p. 10. Return Thanks Arthur Williams

Family with parents
father
mother
Marriage Marriage1851
7 years
elder sister
3 years
himself
5 years
younger sister
18631943
Birth: 1863
Death: 24 April 194390 Yelverton Street, St Peters, New South Wales, Australia
6 years
younger brother
3 years
younger brother
4 years
younger sister
3 years
younger brother
3 years
younger sister
18771957
Birth: 1877
Death: 27 July 1957Home of Peace, Petersham, New South Wales, Australia
Family with Louisa Ward
himself
wife
Marriage Marriage1881
2 years
son
18821929
Birth: 1882 23
Death: 27 July 1929Rexton Private Hospital, Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia
3 years
daughter
3 years
son
18861964
Birth: 1886 27
Death: 1964
4 years
son
4 years
daughter
4 years
daughter
4 years
daughter
Death

RETURN THANKS The family of the late ARTHUR WILLIAMS SINCERELY THANK all friends and relations for their kindness, letters of sympathy, and floral tributes, in their recent sad bereavement. Please accept this medium as our personal thanks. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 17 April 1950, p. 10. Return Thanks Arthur Williams