Cudgegong Valley History Project

Headstone reads: In loving memory of Jane Taylor who died 4 October 1892 Aged 51 years

DEATH OF A RYLSTONE PIONEER. The death of Mr. James Taylor occurred on Friday last at his residence in Rylstone. The deceased was the oldest living resident of the district, and was born in Rylstone. He had many trying vicissitudes on the land, and in all his career he displayed an indomitable courage that carried him over the stormy seas of life. He was an able and intelligent man, possessed of a kindly heart and charitable character, ever ready to extend his help and advice to all who sought it. He leaves a large grown-up family. His remains were interred in the Methodist portion of the Rylstone cemetery on Saturday last, Rev. Mr. Laverty, of Mudgee, officiating at the graveside. His remains were followed to their last resting place by a large concourse of friends and relatives. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 17 December 1914, p. 13. Death of Rylstone Pioneer

Headstone reads: In memory of James Taylor Who died 11th December 1914 Aged 75 years

Mrs. E. H. Jones An old and respected resident of the Rylstone district passed away at Geshen Private Hospital, Hurstville, on Monday, 2nd September, in the person of Elizabeth Hastings Jones, aged 77 years. Deceased was a granddaughter of the late Daniel Cassin, of Mudgee, and daughter of the late James and Jane Taylor, of Rylstone. For years she conducted a private hospital in Mudgee Street, Rylstone. She leaves a grown-up family of five sons and four daughters, viz, Mrs. S. Braddock (Vaucluse), John (Glen Alice), Mrs. Gettens (Hurstville), William (Rydalmere), Mrs. George (Rylstone), Cecil (Bondi), Daniel (Mortdale), Mrs. Windle (Kandos), and Maurice (Bexley). Deceased lived to see many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. To the bereaved we extend our sincere sympathy. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 9 September 1940, p. 2. Obituary Elizabeth Hastings Jones (Taylor)