Francis William Sheridan Gately, 18991970 (aged 71 years)

Name
Francis William Sheridan /Gately/
Given names
Francis William Sheridan
Surname
Gately
Birth 1899 30 25

Birth of a brotherEdwin Dewey Gately
1902 (aged 3 years)

Birth of a sisterMary Alice Gately
1904 (aged 5 years)

Birth of a sisterDoris A Gately
1906 (aged 7 years)

Death of a motherMargaret Mary Sheridan
1908 (aged 9 years)

Death of a maternal grandfatherMichael Sheridan
12 November 1911 (aged 12 years)

Death of a paternal grandfatherJames Gately
6 May 1914 (aged 15 years)

Note: Dropped Dead.

Dropped Dead. Sad Episode at Rylstone. Mr. James Gately, of Dabee, Rylstone, one of the oldest residents of that district, dropped dead on Thursday last. The old gentleman was standing speaking to Mr. James Morrison. His horse, which was attached to a sulky, began to move off. Mr. Gately ran to stop the animal, and then got into the sulky. Just as he sat down Mr. Morrison heard a sigh and saw his friend fall forward. Medical assistance was secured, but life was found to be extinct. Only a few minutes before the sad occurrence the deceased had remarked to Mr. Morrison that he felt in splendid health. Deceased was a very old and respected resident, and the news of his death will come as a shock to many. To the sorrowing relatives we extend our sympathy. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 11 May 1914, p. 2. Death James Gately

Note: THE LATE MR. GATELY.

THE LATE MR. GATELY. By the demise of Mr. James Gately, one of the oldest district identities, passed away. He came to this district in the employ of the late R. M. Fitzgerald's father, and had been in constant employment on the station for close on 40 years, being principally employed in charge of the station team and farming section. Kindly and generous he had no enemies, and was regarded by all who knew him as a kindly old man, ready to help and assist in any worthy object. He leaves a family of four daughters and four sons to mourn his loss, and his widow survives him. Deceased was 77 years of age. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 14 May 1914, p. 26. Obituary James Gately

Note: Mr. James Gately.

Mr. James Gately. The sudden death of a well-known and highly-respected resident of the Rylstone district, in the person of Mr. James Gately, took place at his residence, Dabee, Rylstone, on May 6, at the age of 77 years. Deceased was born at Probus, Cornwall, England. He came to Australia in a sailing vessel in 1855 and resided at Dabee for the last 43 years. He leaves a widow, five sons and five daughters. Messrs. William, Mortimer, John, Herbert and George, and Mrs. Pryor, Mrs. Carroll (Sydney), Mrs. McHugh (Sydney), Mrs. Trimble (Stockinbingal), and Miss Valerie Gately. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery, at Rylstone. - R.I.P. Catholic Press, Thursday 21 May 1914 p. 30. Obituary James Gately

Death of a paternal grandmotherBridget Smeed
4 June 1918 (aged 19 years)

Note: MRS. JAMES GATELY, RYLSTONE.

MRS. JAMES GATELY, RYLSTONE.

Quite a gloom was cast over the town of Rylstone on Tuesday morning, June 4, when the sad news spread that Mrs. Gately, of Dabee, Rylstone, had passed away. A native of Sofala and daughter of the late John Smeed, of the Two Mile - one of the oldfamilies - few were better known and respected. Deceased was a kind and good neighbor, and the wayfarer was never turned from her door without being the recipient of her bounty. Her family of five sous and five daughters are: Messrs. William,Mort, John, Herb, and George; Mrs. J. Pryor, Mrs. Carroll, Mrs. McHugh, Mrs. Trumble and Miss Val Gately. The funeral took place on Wednesday, 6th ult., the Rev. Father Corbett reading the last prayers at the grave. The attendance of friends andmourners and of the general public was large - a final tribute to the memory and evidence of the respect in which the deceased had been held in her lifetime. - R.I.P. (Freeman's Journal Thursday 4 July 1918, p. 34)

Note: DEATH OF MRS. JAMES GATELY.

DEATH OF MRS. JAMES GATELY.

On Tuesday, 4th inst., Mrs. James Gately, of Dabee, Rylstone, passed away, after a brief illness. It was known that Mrs. Gately was confined to her bed, but danger was not realised until the last hours of Monday. She was in her 67th year, andhad resided at Dabee with her family for 46 years, her son William being manager of the estate. A native of Sofala, and daughter of the late John Smeed, of the Two Mile - one of the old families - few were better known and respected. Generallyof good health, her oldest friends might well have predicted her life would have reached the allotted span. She was a kind and good neighbour, and the wayfarer was never turned from her door without being the recipient of her bounty. And as shelived, so the good woman died, loved and honoured by her family of five sons and five daughters who survive. They are: Messrs. William, James, John, Herb, and George Gately, Mrs. J. Pryor, Mrs. Carroll, Mrs. MriTugh, Mrs. John Trimble and MissVera Gately. The funeral took place on Wednesday, 6th inst., the Rev. Father Corbett reading the last prayers at the grave. The attendance of friends and mourners and of the general public was large, a fine tribute to the memory and evidence ofthe respect in which the deceased had been hold in her life time. - R.I.P. (Catholic Press, Thursday 27 June 1918, p. 39)

Note: Death of Mrs. J. Gately, Sen.

Death of Mrs. J. Gately, Sen.

After a brief illness or just over a week, Mrs. James Gately, of Dabee, passed away on Tuesday morning. The deceased lady had been a frequent sufferer and her indisposition did not alarm her friends, but the acute nature of the attack on thevictim's lungs became manifest as it progressed, and the only daughter in attendance feared there would be no recovery, and despite all that constant medical attendance by Dr. Hansard and nursing could do, Mrs. Gately passed away early onTuesday morning. Deceased was a native of Sofala, and daughter of Mr. J. Smede, of the Two Mile. After the marriage with her late husband they came to Dabee in the employ of Mr. Fitzgerald some 46 years ago, and there they remained, trusted andhonored servants, until death parted them. Since her husband's death Mrs. Gately and her family of three members remained in the old home, discharging the duties of their position straight and upright in all things. The name of Gately has beenhanded down to a surviving family of live sons (William, Mort. John, Herb, and George) and five daughters (Mrs. Carroll, Mrs. J. J. Pryor, Mrs. McHugh, Mrs. Trimble, and Miss Vera Gately, all of whom were present on the last day of theirparent's illness. The deceased was interred in the Roman Catholic portion of the Rylstone General Cemetery, the Rev. Father Corbett officiating. The remains were followed to their last resting place by an enormous assemblage of friends of the family,testifying to the great respect in which the family was held. (Mudgee Guardian and North Western Representative, Thursday 13 June 1918, p. 21)

Death of a maternal grandmotherCaroline Dewey
12 June 1918 (aged 19 years)

Note: There passed away at Rylstone on June 15, an old and respected resident of that district in the pers…

There passed away at Rylstone on June 15, an old and respected resident of that district in the person of Mrs Caroline Sheridan, wife of the late Michael Sheridan, at the age of 70 years. Messrs. John Sheridan (Drill Creek) and Henry Sheridan (Spicers Creek) are sons of the deceased. The remains were interred in the R.C. portion of the Rylstone General Cemetery on the following day, the Rev. Father Corbett, of Sofala, officiating at the grave side (Wellington Times, Monday 1 July 1918, page 2).

Note: Death of Mrs. M. Sheridan.

Death of Mrs. M. Sheridan. Death has laid its harrowing hand heavily on the district residents within the last few months, the latest to pass away being Mrs. M. Sheridan, of Glen Lee, Narrango. The deceased lady had been in indifferent health for some time, and about ten days before death a severe form of influenza attacked her, which she was unable to shake off, and being of an advanced age she weakened very quickly. The family were called to the bedside, and despite all that medical care and nursing could do, Mrs. Sheridan succumbed to the attack and passed away at 8 o'clock on Wednesday morning. The deceased outlived her late husband by a number of years. She was the daughter of the late Mr. Dewey, of Growee, and a sister of Messrs. H. and G. Dewey, of that place. She and the late Mr. M. Sheridan settled at Glen Lee about 30 years ago, where they, by frugality and hard work created a comfortable home stead which has enabled them to leave to their children a comfortable competency. The late Mrs. Sheridan is survived by seven children, two daughters and five sons. The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon, the cortege moving from Glen Lee at half-past one. A long procession of relatives and friends followed the remains to their last resting place, the last sad rites being performed by Father Corbett, the parish priest (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Thursday 20 June 1918, page 25).

MarriageLouisa Lillian DeanView this family
31 August 1922 (aged 23 years)
Note: Wedding Bells

Wedding Bells GATELY-DEAN. On August 31st at the Sacred Heart Church, Avoca-street, Randwick, a pretty wedding was solemnised by the Rev. Father Fleming, between Miss Louise Dean, youngest daughter of Mr. C Dean, of Randwick, and Mr. W. F. Gately, eldest son of Mr. W. Gately, of Dabee Station, Rylstone. The bride was gowned in white georgette over pale pink cashmere-de-soie. Her beautiful veil was held in place by a coronet of pearls and lace. Miss Molly Gately, sister of the bridegroom, acted as bridesmaid. She was gowned in pale pink crepe-de-chene with an overdress of pale pink georgette, beautifully beaded with steel beads. The bridegroom was supported by Mr. Victor Carroll. The reception was held at "Washington," the home of the bride's parents. The bride's mother was gowned in navy cashmere-de-soie, beaded with shot bugle beads. Mrs. Carroll, aunt of the bridegroom, was gowned in black marocain. The bride's travelling dress was nigger brown drop-stitch jersey silk, with hat and shoes to tone. The happy young couple received many costly presents, including several cheques (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Monday 25 September 1922, page 13).

DivorceLouisa Lillian DeanView this family
between 1935 and 1942 (aged 43 years)

Note: HIS FREEDOM

HIS FREEDOM

BOOKMAKER'S GREAT DESIRE

WELL KNOWN bookmaker, Francis William Sheridan Gately, did not take the trouble to turn up at the Divorce Court last week, when his wife, Lily Louisa Gately (formerly Dean) sought a dissolution of the marriage because of her husband's alleged desertion over a period of three years and upwards.

The parties were married at. Randwick on August 31, 1922. and for some four years Gately, according to the story told by the petitioner, managed to devote that measure of time to his home that dutiful wives expect from their husbands. Then he started to stay out o' night - so much so, in fact, that Mrs. Gately tired of the loneliness and meandered to her mother's residence to give Francis William a little time to reflect, and, possibly, to reform. However, he did not respond to the hint, and Mrs. Gately went to Bondi to live. There a round table conference or whatever is the domestic equivalent of such affairs, took place in the hope that happiness might be restored. The resultant reunion was short-lived - two weeks. Just one fortnight had gone by when Gately announced that he could not abide 'the place at night.'
'He said he had had his freedom, and that he preferred it,' Mrs. Gately told Mr. Acting Justice Windeyer. A decree nisi was granted. Mr. S. V. Toose, Instructed by T. F F. Williams, appeared for petitioner.

Death of a fatherWilliam Smeed Gately
13 April 1945 (aged 46 years)
Note: W. S. GATELY DEAD

W. S. GATELY DEAD

Breeder of many prominent western districts performers, Mr. W. S. Gately. of Rylstone, was buried in Sydney yesterday.

He was the father of bookmaker Bill Gately.

Among the horses he bred were Cool Breeze, Cool Lady, Brazen Face, and Keen Edge. (Sydney Morning Herald Tuesday 17 April 1945, p. 6)

Note: GATELY. - April 13. 1945. at St. Vincent's private hospital. William Smeed Gately, of 147 Eastern Av…

GATELY. - April 13. 1945. at St. Vincent's private hospital. William Smeed Gately, of 147 Eastern Avenue. Kingsford, and late of Rylstone, husband of the late Margaret, and loving father of Frances William Gately, Edwin Gately, Mary (Mrs. Mayne)and Doris Gately, and dear ber of James. Herbert, Alice (Mrs. Pryor), and Millicent (Mrs. Trimbel), aged 75 years. Requiescat in peace. For funeral notice see Monday's Herald. (Sydney Morning Herald Saturday 14 April 1945, p. 26)

Note: Rylstone Sportsman Passes On

Rylstone Sportsman Passes On

Death of W. S. Gately Breeder of many prominent western district’s performers, Mr. W. S. Gately, of Rylstone, was buried in Sydney on Monday. He was the father of Bookmaker Bill Gately. A brother, Mr. Mort Gately, resides at Kandos. Among the horses the late Mr. Gately bred were Narrigan, Cool Breeze, Cool Lady, Brazen Face and Keen Edge. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 19 April 1945, p. 20. William Gately Obituary

Burial of a fatherWilliam Smeed Gately
16 April 1945 (aged 46 years)

Death 1970 (aged 71 years)

Family with parents
father
18691945
Birth: 1869
Death: 13 April 1945St Vincents Hospital, Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia
mother
Marriage Marriage1898
2 years
himself
18991970
Birth: 1899 30 25
Death: 1970
4 years
younger brother
19021991
Birth: 1902 33 28
Death: 4 August 1991
3 years
younger sister
3 years
younger sister
1906
Birth: 1906 37 32
Family with Louisa Lillian Dean
himself
18991970
Birth: 1899 30 25
Death: 1970
ex-wife
1900
Birth: 1900 37 30
Marriage Marriage31 August 1922Sacred Heart Church, Avoca Street, Randwick, New South Wales, Australia
Divorce Divorcebetween 1935 and 1942
Marriage

Wedding Bells GATELY-DEAN. On August 31st at the Sacred Heart Church, Avoca-street, Randwick, a pretty wedding was solemnised by the Rev. Father Fleming, between Miss Louise Dean, youngest daughter of Mr. C Dean, of Randwick, and Mr. W. F. Gately, eldest son of Mr. W. Gately, of Dabee Station, Rylstone. The bride was gowned in white georgette over pale pink cashmere-de-soie. Her beautiful veil was held in place by a coronet of pearls and lace. Miss Molly Gately, sister of the bridegroom, acted as bridesmaid. She was gowned in pale pink crepe-de-chene with an overdress of pale pink georgette, beautifully beaded with steel beads. The bridegroom was supported by Mr. Victor Carroll. The reception was held at "Washington," the home of the bride's parents. The bride's mother was gowned in navy cashmere-de-soie, beaded with shot bugle beads. Mrs. Carroll, aunt of the bridegroom, was gowned in black marocain. The bride's travelling dress was nigger brown drop-stitch jersey silk, with hat and shoes to tone. The happy young couple received many costly presents, including several cheques (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Monday 25 September 1922, page 13).

Divorce

HIS FREEDOM

BOOKMAKER'S GREAT DESIRE

WELL KNOWN bookmaker, Francis William Sheridan Gately, did not take the trouble to turn up at the Divorce Court last week, when his wife, Lily Louisa Gately (formerly Dean) sought a dissolution of the marriage because of her husband's alleged desertion over a period of three years and upwards.

The parties were married at. Randwick on August 31, 1922. and for some four years Gately, according to the story told by the petitioner, managed to devote that measure of time to his home that dutiful wives expect from their husbands. Then he started to stay out o' night - so much so, in fact, that Mrs. Gately tired of the loneliness and meandered to her mother's residence to give Francis William a little time to reflect, and, possibly, to reform. However, he did not respond to the hint, and Mrs. Gately went to Bondi to live. There a round table conference or whatever is the domestic equivalent of such affairs, took place in the hope that happiness might be restored. The resultant reunion was short-lived - two weeks. Just one fortnight had gone by when Gately announced that he could not abide 'the place at night.'
'He said he had had his freedom, and that he preferred it,' Mrs. Gately told Mr. Acting Justice Windeyer. A decree nisi was granted. Mr. S. V. Toose, Instructed by T. F F. Williams, appeared for petitioner.