Cudgegong Valley History Project

Death of an Old Gulgong Resident

During the past two months or so hardly a week has gone by but what Death has not made its presence felt in our community. It has called in a sad and regular way, and the last to answer the call for the great long journey was Mr. Charles Tattersall, who died on Friday last, one of the very oldest residents of this town and district. The deceased was a son of the late William Tattersall, and was born at Bridport, Dorsetshire, England, on December 14, 1822, being within a few days of 89½ years of age at the time of his death. In the early days he followed the occupation of a flax comber, afterwards coming to Sydney in 1849, residing in the State for a period of 63 years, and for the greater part of that time in and around this district. Death was due to heart failure. A family of five sons and one daughter and a large number of grand and great-grandchildren are left to mourn their loss. The funeral took place on Saturday, and was attended by a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends. Ven. Archdeacon Geer officiated at the graveside, and Mr. George Dando conducted the funeral arrangements. We extend our sympathy.

Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 13 June 1912, p. 23. Charles Tattersall Obituary

Burial; Charles Tattersall; Birth Date 1823?; DOD 7 June 1912; Age 89?; Buried Gulgong, Ang BB; son/William & Hanah; husb/Mary Ann; with Mary Ann

Burial; John Tattersall; DOD Dec 1933; Buried Gulgong Ang C2; son/Charles R & Mary

Mr. John Tattersall

ON Christmas Day Mr. John Tattersall passed away at the Gulgong District Hospital, aged 73 years. Deceased was admitted to the hospital on the previous Thursday. He was a native of Reedy Creek, Gulgong, and had lived in the district all his life. He was a good worker, having followed various pursuits, practically all connected with stations and the land. He was highly respected and had many friends. The funeral left his residence, Avondale, Guntawang road, for the Church of England portion of the Gulgong cemetery, the Rev. L. V. Caldwell officiating at the graveside. Mr. R. S. Bayliss carried out the arrangements. A widow and the following family are left to mourn their loss: Mrs. James Halloran (Biraganbil, Gulgong); Mrs. A. C. Viles (Lithgow); Mrs. L. Clement (Lithgow); Mr. Eric Tattersall (Gulgong); Mr. Ronald Tattersall (Gulgong). The following are brothers Messrs. Chas. Tattersall; Richard Tattersall, William Tattersall (Gulgong), and George Tattersall (Binnaway). Our sympathy is extended.

Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 4 January 1934, p. 12. John Tattersall Obituary

Death of Old Gulgong Resident

The death took place at the Gulgong District Hospital on Sunday morning last of Mrs. J. Pickering, at the age of 74 years. Mrs. Pickering who had not been in the best of health for some considerable time, had been for the last year or so, resident with her son, Mr. Ron Tattersall, and daughter-in-law, Mrs. Tattersall, in Tallawang Road, Gulgong. During this time Mrs. Tattersall showed very devoted service to her mother-in-law. Born in Gulgong, deceased, who was a member of the well known Bennett family of Reedy Creek, married early in life, and spent most of her early married life with her husband at Yamble, where he was employed by Mr. Rouse, of Biraganbil. Her married life with Mr. Tattersall was terminated by his death some 10 years ago, and some three or four years ago she married Mr. J. Pickering, who predeceased her by about 12 months. The following sons and daughters are left to mourn, viz., Mr. Eric and Mr. Ron Tattersall (both of Gulgong), Mrs. James Halloran (Edie, Molong), Mrs. Charles Viles (Tillie, Enfield), Mrs. Clemens (Florrie, Lithgow). Messrs. Jim Bennett (Orange), Charles Bennett (Gulgong), Sam Bennett (Gulgong) and George Bennett (Gunnedah) are brothers, and Mesdames H. Dawson (Wollongong) and H. Mathews (Warrobil) are sisters of deceased. The funeral, which took place at 3 p.m. on Monday last, was conducted by Motor Funerals, while Rev. Ellis officiated at the graveside. The sympathy of the Gulgong "Advertiser" is extended.

Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 3 May 1945, p. 17. Sarah Bennett Obituary

Death

VILES, Matilda Susan. - July 8, 1957, of 34 Drew Crescent, Greenacre, dearly loved wife of Albert Charles Viles, and dear mother of Malcolm, fond mother-in-law of Margaret, and dear grandmother of Coral, aged 59 years. At rest.