Cudgegong Valley History Project

DEATH OF MRS S. PICKETT Mrs S. Pickett, of Autumn Hills, passed away on the 18th inst., and her remains were taken to Mudgee for interment on the 19th inst. Further reference to her life will be made next week (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Thursday 24 March 1938, page 11).

DEATH Mrs. J. A. Pickett THE death occurred at her residence, "Autumn Hills," Turill, of Mrs. Jane Ann Pickett at the age of 79 years. Deceased was of a kindly and lovable disposition, and endeared herself to all those who knew her. Married at the age of 19 years, she resided with her husband for many years at Pyangle. She had always been a loving and capable helpmate to her husband, and shared with him the trials and joys of life on the land. Her interest and pleasure were always centred in her home and family, and she was always ready to help others in the time of need. Until her last moments she was considering the comfort of others. Deceased was an earnest church-woman, and her deep, unwavering faith lightened her hours of suffering. She passed peacefully away at 8.15 a.m. on March 18. The remains were interred in the Church of England portion of the cemetery at Mudgee, after a service in the church by the Rev. Canon Walker. A husband and nine daughters are left to mourn a devoted wife and mother. Two sons predeceased her. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Thursday 24 March 1938, page 14).

OBITUARY A very sad death occurred on Friday, March 20, when Mrs Mary Jane Pickett passed away at her home, "Autumn Hills," Turill. Deceased had been a resident of Turill for the past 22 years and had earned for herself a very large and loving circle of friends by reason of her pleasing and kindly manner to all. She was 79 years of age, and prior to coming to Turill, had been a highly esteemed resident of the Lue district. Deceased leaves a husband and nine daughters to mourn. To them the sympathy of the district is extended. They include: Mesdames E. Bayliss (Mudgee), C. Cooper (Appletree Flat), A. Byfield (Mudgee), L. Imber (Mudgee), H. Smede (Lowlands), A. Constable (Cassilis), R. Byfield (Cassilis), H. B. Milton (Turill), and Miss Gwen Pickett, (Autumn Hills). (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Thursday 31 March 1938, page 15).

Mr. Samuel Pickett One of the fine old pioneers, in the person of Mr. Samuel Pickett, died in the Mudgee Hospital on Sunday aged 88 years. His wife predeceased him by about six years. For a very lengthy period deceased resided at Turill, where he had a nice little property. He enjoyed excellent health up till a fortnight or so ago and, always active, shore a few of his pet lambs during the shearing period. A fine old type, he enjoyed the friendship of every-one in the district where he lived so long, and his passing will be universally regretted. Among those left to mourn is Mrs. L. Imber (daughter), of Mudgee South. The funeral took place to the Church of England portion of the Mudgee cemetery this afternoon, the Rev. A. G. Powell officiating. The arrangements were carried out by Messrs. J. C. Swords and Son. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 21 February 1944, p. 3. Obituary Samuel Pickett

OBITUARY The Late Mr. Samuel Pickett Still another of our grand old citizens passed over the Great Divide when Mr. Samuel Pickett passed away at Mudgee on 20th February. He had reached the ripe old age of 88, and until a few weeks previously had been well and unusually, active for a man of his years. Before residing at Cassilis he was, for many years, a resident of Pyangle. His long life was marked by industry and usefulness and his home was known to the borders for its ready hospitality; His wife pre-deceased him,also two sons. During his declining years he was lovingly cared for by his youngest daughter, Mrs. C. F. Clarke. He was a dear old father, loved and respected, and after his wife's death he insisted on keeping the home fires burning, and doing his best for his family. Nine daughters survive, together with a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. To them sincere sympathy is extended. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 6 March 1944, p. 6. Obituary Samuel Pickett

Mainly About People The following daughters of the fine old pioneer, Mr. Samuel Pickett, of Autumn Hills (notice of whose death we recently published), are left to mourn, viz., Mrs. Janet Bayless (Bowenfels), Mrs. Alma Smede (Turill), Mrs. Ruth Cooper (Apple Tree Flat), Mrs. Hilda Imber Mudgee): Mrs. Bertha King (Kandos), Mrs. Phyllis Byfield (Kurrajong), Mrs. Daisy Milton (Turill), Mrs. Jemima Constable (Cassilis), and Mrs. Gwendoline Clarke (Sydney). To the bereaved our sincere sympathy is extended. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 13 March 1944, p. 2. Obituary Samuel Pickett

In Memoriam PICKETT. Treasured memories of my beloved parents, Samuel and Jane Ann, dear ber Vincent, dear sisters Janet, Alma, Ruth, Hilda, Bertha and Phyllis. “To live in the hearts of those we love, is not to die”. - Gwen. Mudgee Guardian, Tuesday 23 February 1982, p. 9. In Memoriam Pickett Family

Mr. S. B. Byfield The death occurred on Wednesday last of Mr. Samuel Barlow Byfield, of 'Wintobee,' Cassilis, at the age of 91 years. Deceased was a very old and respected resident of the Cassilis district and was within one month of his 92nd year. He leaves a sorrowing widow and a family of five sons and two daughters to mourn. The funeral took place to the Cassilis Cemetery on Thursday, Rev. Smith, of Merriwa, officiating. Mr. H. Barton, of Mudgee, attended to the mortuary arrangements (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Monday 12 August 1946, page 2).

Children; James Lewis (ID 15606803); Percy Charles; Isabella A; Albert George (ID 139821); Florence Jane (ID 10065029); Alexander John (ID 4227604); Bertha Maude (ID 8648034); Eva Hannah (ID 4227610); Wilfred Ernest (ID 8648479)

Headstone reads: In loving memory of Our dear father Samuel B Byfield Died 7th August 1946 [With Ann Byfield]

Mrs. Ann Byfield, a very old identity of Cassilis, died in a private hospital at Homebush recently. An old and respected resident of Cassilis, and relict of the late Mr. Samuel Byfield, she had resided with her daughters in Sydney and. Goulburn for some years. Deceased was a fine old character, and was beloved by all with whom she came in contact. Her death will be regretted by friends all ever the district. She is survived by the following sons and daughters, to whom sincere sympathy is extended : James (Hazelbrook), Percy (Cassilis), Albert (Ulan), Alec (Cassilis), Wilfred (Cassilis), Isabel (Mrs. Paulter, Goulbourn), Florence (Mrs. Timson, Sydney), Bertha (Mrs Constable, Sydney), Miss Ida Byfield (Orange). An impressive service was held in the Cassilis Church of England prior to the funeral, the officiating clergyman being Rev. E. R. Elder, of Merriwa, and a large congregation was in attendance. The arrangements were carried out by Mr. A. P. Connor, of Mudgee. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 28 August 1952, p. 2. Obituary Ann Byfield

In Memoriam PICKETT. Treasured memories of my beloved parents, Samuel and Jane Ann, dear brother Vincent, dear sisters Janet, Alma, Ruth, Hilda, Bertha and Phyllis. “To live in the hearts of those we love, is not to die”. - Gwen. Mudgee Guardian, Tuesday 23 February 1982, p. 9. In Memoriam Pickett Family