Cudgegong Valley History Project

The "Western Express," published at Rylstone, in its issue of Friday last, published an account of the death of Mr. J. W. Jackson, one of the oldest residents of the Rylstone district, which occurred on Sunday, 10th instant, at the residence of his youngest son, Mr. Henry Jackson, of Lue Street, Rylstone, at the age of 79. Deceased had been ailing off and on for the past 12 months, and death was due to senile decay. He had resided in the Rylstone district for about 50 years, having carried on the saddle and harness-making trade for many years, and then he entered business as a general storekeeper, besides which he was a successful stock and land owner. He leaves a family consisting of Messrs. Herbert, Henry, Selwyn and Oswald, and Mrs. M. W. Hayward. Maitland Weekly Mercury Saturday 23 July 1921 p. 5

Death of Mr. Sel Jackson The death of Mr. Sel Jackson occurred at his residence at 5 o'clock on Saturday morning, August 15. Early in the year he underwent an operation in Sydney, but had quite recovered from it, and was enjoying good health when symptoms of appendicitis manifested themselves. Despite the advice to have an operation performed, deceased thought he would be able to escape a second operation, but the attack continued and weakened his system; influenza also assisted to sap his strength, and it was through this that the appendicitis culminated in an acute attack, resulting in blood poisoning. Drs. Hansard and Darton did their best under the circumstances. Deceased's remains were brought to Rylstone on Saturday afternoon, and remained in St. James' Church during Saturday and Sunday. In the afternoon a service was held in the church, after which the funeral proceeded to the cemetery. The attendance at the service and funeral was the largest ever witnessed at Rylstone, testifying in a marked degree to the esteem and respect in which deceased and his family were held. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. Simpkins. The Rev. Thompson officiated at the grave. Deceased was the second eldest son of the late J. W. Jackson, and upon his father's death he succeeded to the Marloo estate. He was born in Rylstone, and had been associated with all district efforts. For many years he was a member of the Rylstone Cricket Club. Sel, as we all knew him, was a fine stamp of man, and was always generous to a fault and ever ready to extend the hand of hospitality to anyone in need of it. He and his excellent wife were beloved by the community. Marloo was always to the front in helping any district charity, and the good, kind-hearted, yet unassuming Sel will be missed from our community in many ways. He leaves a sorrowing wife, two sons, and one daughter to mourn. Mudgee Guardian Thursday 20 August 1925 p. 15