My Paternal great-great-grandfather, George ADAMS, was one of my ancestors favoured by longevity having lived until the good age of 90 years.
Last Friday (12th January) I had my first visit to the large Fawkner Cemetery in Melbourne where many of my ancestors and family members are buried.
Thanks to their impressive website graves can be found and mapped before a visit.
George Adams and his second wife Sarah (formerly Oakley, nee Harman) are buried in the Methodist B section in grave number 1093.
When we found the spot I was a bit disappointed and rather surprised to find the grave unmarked.
I left flowers.
George was born in Saffron Walden, Essex, England in 1831 to parents Edward ADAMS and Susannah nee HARRIS.
He emigrated to Australia sometime around1852
(I think he swam as I haven't found a passenger record yet).
George married my great-great-grandmother, Irish born Catherine BARRY, at Fremantle, Western Australia on the 19th of June 1853.
They had 9 children, 3 of whom predeceased their parents.
Catherine died in Melbourne on the 4th of May 1884, aged 52.
She is buried in the Melbourne General Cemetery in Carlton.
At the time of his death, George lived at 5 Brixton Street, Flemington.
Last Friday (12th January) I had my first visit to the large Fawkner Cemetery in Melbourne where many of my ancestors and family members are buried.
Thanks to their impressive website graves can be found and mapped before a visit.
George Adams and his second wife Sarah (formerly Oakley, nee Harman) are buried in the Methodist B section in grave number 1093.
When we found the spot I was a bit disappointed and rather surprised to find the grave unmarked.
I left flowers.
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| Their grave is situated between an A. Wilson on the right and I. Northway and S. Earle on the left. |
He emigrated to Australia sometime around1852
(I think he swam as I haven't found a passenger record yet).
George married my great-great-grandmother, Irish born Catherine BARRY, at Fremantle, Western Australia on the 19th of June 1853.
They had 9 children, 3 of whom predeceased their parents.
Catherine died in Melbourne on the 4th of May 1884, aged 52.
She is buried in the Melbourne General Cemetery in Carlton.
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| Photo from the State Library of Victoria http://handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/284236 |
Links to other stories about George
GRANDAD (Mr Adams, Byaduk, Victoria) - on this blog
George Adams (1831-1921) and his sister Sophia (1836- 1914) - on this blog
Their story by Christine Stafford nee ADAMS, George's 3rd great-granddaughter.
Lovely photo but what a disappointing trip to the cemetery. Have you ventured into Melbourne General yet?
ReplyDeleteNot yet, that is next on the list.
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