Ethel M Ashton, 18891984 (aged 95 years)

Name
Ethel M /Ashton/
Given names
Ethel M
Surname
Ashton
Married name
Ethel M /Sullivan/
Birth 1889

Birth of a sisterKathleen Therese Ashton
1891 (aged 2 years)

Death of a paternal grandfatherJohn Ashton
30 December 1891 (aged 2 years)

Birth of a brotherKenneth Gregory Ashton
1896 (aged 7 years)

Death of a paternal grandmotherHonora Sullivan
1902 (aged 13 years)

Death of a sisterCatherine E Ashton
14 July 1909 (aged 20 years)

Note: DEATH AT GULGONG.

DEATH AT GULGONG. There passed away at Gulgong, on Wednesday night, 14th instant, Mrs Cleary, wife of Mr. W. Cleary, builder and contractor of that town. Deceased, who was only 32 years of age, was the daughter of Mr. Geo. Ashton of Green Hills. The grief-stricken husband is left with two little children, the youngest only a fortnight old. The funeral took place on Friday last, the remains being interred in the R.C. portion of the Gulgong cemetery, Rev. E. P. O'Donnell reading the prayers for the dead at the graveside. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 22 July 1909, p. 14. Obituary Catherine Cleary

Death of a fatherGeorge Ashton
30 October 1922 (aged 33 years)
Note: DEATH OF MR. GEORGE ASHTON.

DEATH OF MR. GEORGE ASHTON. An old identity of the district passed away at the Gulgong Hospital on October 30th, in the person of Mr. George Ashton, senr., of Green Hills. From the meagre particulars to hand it would appear that he was in his usual state of health until a few days ago, when, after taking a bath, he sustained a stroke from which he never recovered. We extend our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 2 November 1922, p. 25. Obituary George Ashton

Note: THE LATE MR. G. ASHTON.

THE LATE MR. G. ASHTON. Mr. George Ashton, one of the oldest pioneers of the district, and a very popular man, has joined the vast majority. His genial countenance is very much missed, and to the bereaved wife and family we extend our heartfelt sympathy. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 16 November 1922, p. 16. Obituary George Ashton

Note: Death of Mr. Geo. Ashton

Death of Mr. Geo. Ashton FIRST WHITE CHILD BORN ON NORFOLK ISLAND. In connection with the death of Mr. George Ashton, the following appears in this week's Gulgong "Advertiser": - The death of Mr. George Ashton, of Green Hills, which occurred on October 31st, adds an-other name to the list of old district identities who have passed away during the past two years. The deceased, who was 73 years of age, was the first while child born on Norfolk Island, when it was a penal settlement in the early part of last century. His father, John Ashton, was a captain in the old New South Wales Regiment. The late Mr. Ashton came to Australia when very young, and had been a resident of Green Hills for a great number of years. He was in Gulgong at the time of the gold rush, and had seen gum trees growing in Church-street, Mudgee. Prior to his death, he was the oldest Talbragar resident living. The deceased was highly esteemed throughout the district, and he was a most interesting character. It was only at the last sitting of the Land Board that the chairman picked him out and had a long and very interesting conversation with him. Deceased's death was caused by influenza and paralysis, and he had only been ailing for about 16 days. He leaves a widow and family of seven children to mourn, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. They are: Mrs. C. Cohen (Gular), Mrs. Raymond (Sydney), Mrs. Sullivan (Green Hills), George (Merriwa), John (Gulgong), Malachi (West Australia), and Kenneth (Green Hills). The funeral took place on Thursday last, the remains being laid to rest in the R.C. portion of the general cemetery. The Rev. Father Cooney performed the last sad rites at the graveside. Messrs. McGowan and Bayliss had charge of the funeral arrangements. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 9 November 1922, p. 9. First white child born Norfolk Island George Ashton

Death of a motherCatherine Boyce
20 July 1935 (aged 46 years)

Note: DISTRICT FRIENDS

DISTRICT FRIENDS The Late Mrs. Ashton REFERRING to the late Mrs. Ashton, who passed away at Merriwa and whose remains were laid to rest in Gulgong quite recently, the Merriwa paper says: The late Mrs. Ashton, who was the mother of Messrs. George and Ken Ashton, of Merriwa, had been ailing for the past couple of years. She was a woman of cheerful yesterdays and confident tomorrows, and to have lived a life, rich in its goodness and noted for its kindness, to have earned the warmest regard of all sorts and conditions of mankind and womankind, is to have made oneself ready, a smiling and willing victim, for the time when the Grim Reaper pays his fateful call. This surely was the case with the late Mrs. Ashton who responded to the last call on Saturday, July 20, 1935. The late Mrs. Ashton was a native of Bathurst, and had endeared herself to her many friends in the Mudgee, Gulgong, Cassilis and Merriwa districts. She was of a kindly disposition, and in her younger days proved a friend to many people in the districts mentioned. To these people the memory of the late Mrs. Ashton will be cherished in their grateful hearts. After leaving Gulgong she took up residence in Sydney, and about five years ago came to reside in Merriwa, where she remained up to the time of her death. Being possessed of a wonderfully retentive memory for her age, she could converse most interestingly of the "good old days." In her home circle she will be missed by those who, above all others in the community, knew best her worth and loved her best to the last. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 8 August 1935, p. 13. Obituary Catherine Ashton

Death of a brotherMalachy Ashton
1946 (aged 57 years)

Note: Gulgong Personal

Gulgong Personal Mr. Malachy Ashton, a cousin of Mr. Jack Ashton, of Gulgong, died in the Derby Hospital (W.A.) recently, aged 63 years. Deceased was a native of Uarbry and had resided in Western Australia for 39 years. Messrs. George and Ken Ashton (Merriwa) are bers and Mrs. J. Sullivan (Binnaway) a sister. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 19 December 1946, p. 17. Obituary Malachy Ashton

Death of a brotherKenneth Gregory Ashton
1949 (aged 60 years)

Note: OBITUARY

OBITUARY Late Mr. K. Ashton The death occurred at his home at Merriwa recently of Mr. Kenneth Ashton, a well-known and most highly respected citizen. Deceased, who was born at Cassilis 52 years ago, was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Ashton and had lived in the district practically all his life. He enjoyed the respect of a very wide circle of friends, by whom his sudden passing in keenly regretted. The late Mr. Ashton earned his living from the soil, and there was hardly a branch of the grazing industry with which he was not conversant. He was of an industrious nature, and by his sincerity of purpose and love of a straight deal, earned the approbation of all those with whom his calling brought him into contact. In latter years he suffered from a heart affliction, and it was this that brought about his untimely death. Besides his wife he is survived by three sons, Bernard Kenneth, Kenneth Colin, and Terrance Gregory, two daughters, Doreen Isabel and Shirley Kathleen, two bers and two sisters, Mr. George Ashton (Merriwa), Mr. Jack Ashton (Gulgong), Mrs. E. Sullivan (Binnaway), and Mrs. K. Raymond (Sydney). Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 13 January 1949, p. 12. Obituary Kenneth Ashton

Death of a brotherGeorge Ashton
13 June 1952 (aged 63 years)
Note: MR. GEORGE ASHTON.

MR. GEORGE ASHTON. The death of Mr. George Ashton, which occurred in the Merriwa Hospital on Friday night last, has robbed Merriwa and district of another of its fine old citizens. The late Mr. Ashton, who had been ailing for some 12 months, was admitted to hospital two weeks ago, but his condition was such that he failed to respond to treatment and died as stated. Deceased had been a popular figure in Merriwa for very many years past, and by his genial and kindly disposition won the esteem of a wide circle of acquaintances, not only in Merriwa, but in neighbouring towns. A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Ashton, deceased was born in Cassilis 72 years ago. In early life he took up shearing, and, travelling extensively, spent some time in New Zealand and Western Australia. Returning to Merriwa some 36 years ago, he acquired the property known as "Mangaroon," where he resided up to twelve months ago, when he disposed of the property to his son, Mr. Clive Ashton, and came to Merriwa to reside. For a period many years ago, deceased was on the staff of Messrs D. Quigley and Son. An excellent citizen, the late Mr. Ashton generously supported every movement for the good of the town and district. He was for some years on the board of directors of the Merriwa Hospital and committeeman of the Merriwa School of Arts. He, too, was closely associated with the, now defunct, Settlement branch of the Agricultural Bureau, and was an active member of the Masonic Lodge up to quite recently. Deceased was also a keen supporter of the Rifle Club. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon, Rev. E. R. Elder officiating, both at Holy Trinity Church and at the graveside. Speaking to the large congregation in the church, the Rector extended the sympathy of the community to the bereaved, and spoke of the late Mr. Ashton as a worthy citizen and member of the church, and referred to his fund of good humor, which did not desert him even in his last few days, notwithstanding the serious nature of his illness. Deceased is survived by his wife, four sons and three daughters. The sons are Clive (Merriwa), Eric (Port Kembla), Lindsay (Merriwa), Baden (Port Kembla), and daughters, Lila (Mrs. Blanchard, Litligow), El.'..ie (Mrs. W. Taylor), Lockhart, and Daphne (Merriwa). Sisters of deceased are Mrs. J. Sullivan (Binnaway) and Mrs. J. Raymond (Sydney), while Mr. Jack Ashton (Gulgong) is a ber. At the church, as well as at the graveside, members of the Masonic Lodge formed a guard of honor. Following the church service at the graveside, the impressive Lodge ritual was read by Wor. Bro. Holey. Notwithstanding the rain, which fell throughout the service, a particularly large gathering of mourners were present at the graveside to pay their last respect to a worthy citizen. Muswellbrook Chronicle, Friday 20 June 1952, p. 4. Obituary George Ashton

Note: Referring to the death of Mr. George Ashton (ber of Mr. Jack Ashton, of Black Lead, Gulgong), the Me…

Referring to the death of Mr. George Ashton (ber of Mr. Jack Ashton, of Black Lead, Gulgong), the Merriwa and Cassilis News says that Merriwa has been robbed of another of its fine old citizens. His genial and kindly disposition, deceased had won the esteem of a wide circle of acquaintances. He was born in Cassilis 72 years ago. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 26 June 1952, p. 17. Obituary George Ashton

Death of a brotherJohn Ashton
5 August 1961 (aged 72 years)
Note: Obituaries

Obituaries John Ashton John Ashton, aged 79 years, passed away at the Gulgong District Hospital on August 5. Mr. Ashton leaves a wife and family. Eastaugh and Carroll will be in charge of the funeral arrangements, which will take place at Gulgong tomorrow, Tuesday. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 7 August 1961, p. 2. Obituary John Ashton

Burial of a brotherJohn Ashton
8 August 1961 (aged 72 years)
Death of a sisterKathleen Therese Ashton
14 October 1967 (aged 78 years)

Note: DEATHS

DEATHS RAYMOND, Kathleen Therese. - October 14, 1967, at hospital, of Leichhardt, dearly loved wife of Joseph Raymond, loved mother of Joseph, Hector, Kathleen and Arthur, fond mother-in-law and dear grandmother of their families, aged 75 years. Requiescat in pace. Sydney Morning Herald, Monday 16 October 1967, p. 29. Death Kathleen Therese Raymond

Death 1984 (aged 95 years)

Family with parents
father
mother
Marriage Marriage1874
1 year
elder sister
4 years
elder sister
3 years
elder brother
18791952
Birth: 1879
Death: 13 June 1952Merriwa General Cemetery, Merriwa, New South Wales, Australia
3 years
elder brother
18811961
Birth: 1881
Death: 5 August 1961Gulgong District Hospital, Gulgong, New South Wales, Australia
4 years
elder brother
4 years
elder sister
3 years
herself
3 years
younger sister
6 years
younger brother
Family with James R Sullivan
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