Francis Hilton Dunn, 18971970 (aged 73 years)

Name
Francis Hilton /Dunn/
Given names
Francis Hilton
Nickname
Joker
Surname
Dunn
Birth 23 April 1897 33 32

Birth of a sisterLurline Isabel Dunn
1904 (aged 6 years)

Death of a paternal grandmotherElizabeth Morrison
1914 (aged 16 years)

Note: Obituary

Obituary

DEATH OF MRS. A. DUNN, SEN. Another old district pioneer passed away to the Great Beyond in the person of the late Mrs. Andrew Dunn, sen. The deceased lady was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Morrison, of Mulgoa, and first came to the Rylstone district in the year 1849, to live with her brother, the late James Morrison, who had a farm called Dairy Swamp, and which the locality is still known by. It was there shortly after her arrival she met her late husband, the marriage ceremony taking place in the Dabee woolshed, churches in those days being non-existent in that part. After the marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Dunn took up their residence on the Narrango farm, which is still in the possession of the family. In 1875 they built the Olinda homestead and secured the land which now comprises the Olinda estate. After her husband's death the deceased lady continued on the land, managing her affairs and successfully running a dairy. Of frugal habits and thrifty nature, she always possessed a competence that stood by her in her old age. Olinda was always a welcome home to all who cared to call and the hospitality was unbounded, and in those days when the inhabitants were scarce and scattered, the meeting of neighbours was always looked forward to with pleasure. In the year 1896, the deceased lady, feeling the burden of increasing years gave up the farm and came to live in Rylstone, and right up to within a few weeks of her death, the old lady was active in her farm yard. She was a splendid specimen of a bush woman in every particular, and lived to the ripe old age of 87 years. She is survived by a family of three daughters - Mrs. Finlayson, Mrs. Benson and Mrs. Saxelby; and three sons - Messrs. A. Dunn, G. Dunn and T. J. Dunn. Her remains were interred in the Church of England portion of the Rylstone cemetery, the Rev. Walker: officiating, and were followed by a large concourse of friends and relatives. An In Memoriam service was held in St. James' Church on Sunday night. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 19 February 1914, p. 12. Elizabeth Dunn Obituary

Death of a maternal grandmotherElizabeth Mulholland
23 February 1917 (aged 19 years) Age: 74

Note: Death of Mrs. Robert Howe.

Death of Mrs. Robert Howe. Quite a gloom spread over the community last Friday as the sad news gained currency that Mrs. Robert Howe had died during the night. The deceased lady, who had attained her 74th year, attended to household duties up to the time of retiring, 10 p.m. on Thursday. The evening meal had been partaken of as usual. All seemed well when she closed her eyes in peaceful sleep, and Mr. Howe observed nothing wrong with his good partner. It was not until 1.30 that Mr. Howe was awakened by something - he is a very heavy sleeper, as a rule. His wife appeared to be in calm repose. He spoke to her, but there was no response. He called his son, Mr. C. Howe. It was not until then that the husband had his gravest fears. The son having dressed lost no time in calling Dr. Hansard, and on his way apprised his sister, Mrs. J. J. Grady, and Mr. Grady. The doctor pronounced life extinct. It was a stunning blow to all in the home in that silent hour of the dawn of another day. The late Mrs. Howe was a native of the district, and sister of Mr. John Mulholland. The deceased had previously consulted Dr. Hansard She leaves a husband, four sons, and three daughters - Messrs. William, George, Charles, Cecil, and Mesdames F. J. Dunn, Coombes (Enmore), and Mrs. J. J. Grady. The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon in the Rylstone cemetery, a large number of district relatives and friends attending. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 1 March 1917, p. 13. Obituary Elizabeth Howe

Death of a motherAda Rebecca Howe
1925 (aged 27 years)

Note: Late Mrs. F. J. Dunn.

Late Mrs. F. J. Dunn. The death of Mrs. F. J. Dunn, of Rylstone, which was reported in last issue, caused a wave of sorrow throughout the district, where she was highly respected. Deceased was a kind and considerate mother, and the example she set is creditably revealed in the exemplary family. She was a woman possessed of keen organising capacity, and performed much good in a quiet, helpful way for the St. James' Church of England, Rylstone. She was far-seeing, and her genial disposition, coupled with her rare business instinct, materially helped in creating a solid connection both in Rylstone and Kandos. Despite her illness, which compelled her to undergo an operation in Sydney, she was always bright and courageous, and owing to this fact, her end came as a great shock to the whole district. The funeral cortege, which left for the Church of England portion of the Rylstone cemetery on Monday, was large and representative. The Rev. W. V. Thomson officiated at the graveside. The late Mrs. Dunn is survived by a husband and the following sons and daughters, for whom deep sympathy is expressed: - Mr. F. H. Dunn (Rylstone); Mrs. D. Charles (Kandos), Mrs. Lloyd Bossley (Gulgong), Mrs. J. Southwick (Liverpool), and Miss Lurlie Dunn (Rylstone). Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 26 March 1925, p. 13. Obituary Ada Dunn

Death of a maternal grandfatherRobert Howe
23 October 1930 (aged 33 years)

Note: MR. R. HOWE.

MR. R. HOWE. The death occurred at Rylstone on Thursday last of Mr. Robert Howe, one of the fine old pioneers of the district, aged 89 years. Deceased was a man of sterling character, and was held in the highest esteem by all classes of the community. The funeral, which was largely attended, took place to the Church of England portion of the Rylstone cemetery on Saturday. Deceased is survived by a family of sons and daughters, most of whom are well-known and respected residents of the district. The sons are William, George (Kandos), Charles (Rylstone), and Cecil (Rylstone), while Mrs. J. Grady (Rylstone) and Mrs. R. Coombes (Sydney) are daughters. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 30 October 1930, p. 7. Obituary Robert Howe

Note: EARLY HISTORY

EARLY HISTORY LINK WITH THE PAST. DEATH OF MR. HOWE. A link with the early history of journalism in New South Wales was severed recently by the death of Mr. Robert Howe, at Rylstone, at the age of 89 years. He was born at the old Sydney "Gazette" office in George-street, Sydney, a newspaper his great-grandfather founded and owned, and which three generations of the Howe family conducted. Mr. Howe's grandmother was Sarah Bloodworth, a daughter of Maria Lee, who was born at Norfolk Island in 1796. The Bloodworths had a grant of land at Dabee, in the Rylstone district, over a hundred years ago. For the greater part of his life Mr. Robert Howe lived in the Rylstone district, following rural pursuits. For many years he followed the calling of a bee farmer. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 10 November 1930, p. 8. Obituary Robert Howe

Burial of a maternal grandfatherRobert Howe
25 October 1930 (aged 33 years)
Military
Enlisted
24 May 1942 (aged 45 years)
Death of a fatherFrancis John Dunn
1 January 1943 (aged 45 years)
Note: Obituary

Obituary

Rylstone Pioneer Passes On Death of Frank Dunn After a short illness, the death took place at the Rylstone District Hospital on Friday last, of Francis John Dunn, at the age of 79. The deceased was born at Narrango and spent all his life in this district. He was predeceased by his wife 17 years ago. The late Frank Dunn was one of nature's gentlemen, and he was held in high esteem by all. He is survived by four daughters, viz., Mrs. L. Bossley (Rylstone), Mrs. J. Southwell (Mascot), Mrs. L. J. Mills (Kandos), Mrs. D. Charles (Kandos), and one son, Mr. F. H. Dunn (Olinda, Rylstone). After a service conducted by Archdeacon Bromhead, in Church of England, Rylstone, the remains were laid to rest in the Rylstone Cemetery. The esteem in which deceased was held, was evinced by the large number of mourners who paid their last respects to this fine gentleman. We extend our deepest sympathy to the bereaved. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 7 January 1943, p. 7. Francis Dunn Obituary

Military
Discharged
3 September 1945 (aged 48 years)

Death of a sisterEsme Ida Dunn
1959 (aged 61 years)

Death of a sisterLurline Isabel Dunn
1970 (0 after death)

Death 11 July 1970 (aged 73 years)
Note: DEATHS

DEATHS DUNN, Francis Hilton. - July 11, 1970, at Rylstone District Hospital, late of “Olinda,” Rylstone, dearly loved husband of Ruth, aged 73 years. So mote it be. Sydney Morning Herald, Monday 13 July 1970, p. 28. Death Francis Hilton Dunn

Note: Death

Death Francis Dunn The death occurred on Saturday of Mr. Francis Hilton (Joker) Dunn, aged 73, at the Rylstone District Hospital. Mr. Dunn is survived by his wife, and was a well known grazier in the Rylstone District. He lived on “Olinda”, and was the fourth generation of the Dunn family to work on the land. He was a high official of the Masonic Lodge. His funeral left St. James Church of England, Rylstone, on Monday for interment in the Church of England portion of the Rylstone cemetery. Funeral arrangements by Macquarie Valley Funerals. Mudgee Guardian, Wednesday 15 July 1970, p. 2. Death Francis Dunn

Burial 13 July 1970 (2 days after death)
Family with parents
father
18631943
Birth: 28 November 1863 36 36
Death: 1 January 1943Rylstone District Hospital, Rylstone, New South Wales, Australia
mother
Marriage Marriage1888
2 years
elder sister
2 years
elder sister
5 years
elder sister
18941975
Birth: 1894 30 29
Death: 21 October 1975Randwick Hospital, Randwick, New South Wales, Australia
3 years
himself
18971970
Birth: 23 April 1897 33 32
Death: 11 July 1970Rylstone District Hospital, Rylstone, New South Wales, Australia
8 years
younger sister
Family with Private
himself
18971970
Birth: 23 April 1897 33 32
Death: 11 July 1970Rylstone District Hospital, Rylstone, New South Wales, Australia
wife
Private
Death

DEATHS DUNN, Francis Hilton. - July 11, 1970, at Rylstone District Hospital, late of “Olinda,” Rylstone, dearly loved husband of Ruth, aged 73 years. So mote it be. Sydney Morning Herald, Monday 13 July 1970, p. 28. Death Francis Hilton Dunn

Death

Death Francis Dunn The death occurred on Saturday of Mr. Francis Hilton (Joker) Dunn, aged 73, at the Rylstone District Hospital. Mr. Dunn is survived by his wife, and was a well known grazier in the Rylstone District. He lived on “Olinda”, and was the fourth generation of the Dunn family to work on the land. He was a high official of the Masonic Lodge. His funeral left St. James Church of England, Rylstone, on Monday for interment in the Church of England portion of the Rylstone cemetery. Funeral arrangements by Macquarie Valley Funerals. Mudgee Guardian, Wednesday 15 July 1970, p. 2. Death Francis Dunn