Cudgegong Valley History Project

Death of Rylstone Resident MR. WILLIAM McQUIGGIN. The death of Mr. William McQuiggin occurred at his residence, Rylstone, on Saturday. Deceased had contracted pneumonia, and despite all that medical care and skilful nursing could do he never rallied, his age of 76 being against him. The family were all at home, and though hope at times brightened their feeling, the patient never seemed to sustain any improvement he made, and he passed away to the great beyond in the bosom of his family. Mr. McQuiggan was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Arthur McQuiggin, who first settled in this country at Picton, leaving their son for the time being with relatives in Ireland. Deceased, who was a native of County Down, Ireland, came to Australia a few years later and worked at various places. At the end of six years he returned to Ireland and claimed the sweet heart he had left behind. He returned to this country, and 40 years lived at Rylstone. He first settled at Pinnacle Swamp. Like most of our early pioneers he came seeking his fortune in the new land. He was contented with his first choice and commenced to lay the foundation of his independence at his property called 'Darley Oak.' Here he found the long years of toil and anxiety. He stuck to the helm with the determination characteristic of the pioneer spirit, and won through. With his wife helping and the family be coming useful the turn of fortune came, and once the high tide of prosperity had been reached he never looked back. The result of his triumph enabled him in the latter portion of his life to retire to a town residence, and hand the farm over to his sons. The late William McQuiggin was a fine citizen a man who attended his own business and left the other chap alone. He was charitable in the best sense, and was ever ready to do a good turn. In addition to a widow he leaves a family of three sons and four daughters to mourn his loss. They are, George Arthur, Rockville, Rylstone; Stanley James, Craig more, Rylstone; Edwin John, Su preme Court, Sydney; Mrs. R. J. Patterson, North Bridge, Sydney; Mrs. Martin Curry, Athlone, Ryl stone; Miss Jean, public school teacher Roseville; Miss Mabel, Rylstone. The funeral rook place on Sun-day, and the large assemblage was a very marked tribute to the memory to the deceased, and respect in which the family is held. Many beautiful wreaths were placed on the grave. The Rev. Riley, Presbyterian, conducted the funeral service, and in an eloquent address to the memory of the de-ceased citizen, he eulogized his worth as a father, a townsman and churchman.

MR. G. A. McQUIGGIN Mr. George Arthur McQuiggin, of 'Rockville,' Rylstone, passed away on Tuesday of last week, aged 70 years and burial took place to the Presbyterian portion of the Rylstone General Cemetery the following day, the services being conducted by Rev. Wray, of Katoomba, and Mr. McLeod, of Kandos. The late Mr. McQuiggin is survived by his wife and son, to whom sincere sympathy is extended in their loss (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Thursday 28 January 1954, page 19).), Rylstone; Stanley James, Craigmore, Rylstone; Edwin John, Supreme Court, Sydney; Mrs. R. J. Patterson, North Bridge, Sydney; Mrs. Martin Curry, Athlone, Rylstone; Miss Jean, public school teacher Roseville; Miss Mabel, Rylstone. The funeral rook place on Sunday, and the large assemblage was a very marked tribute to the memory to the deceased, and respect in which the family is held. Many beautiful wreaths were placed on the grave. The Rev. Riley, Presbyterian, conducted the funeral service, and in an eloquent address to the memory of the deceased citizen, he eulogized his worth as a father, a townsman and churchman (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Thursday 30 October 1924, page 8).