SHEPPEARD, William

Birth Name SHEPPEARD, William
Gender male
Age at Death 66 years, 7 months, 28 days

Narrative

DEATHS IN LITHGOW.
The death took place at noon yesterday of an old and highly respected resident of this district in the person , of Mr. William Sheppeard at the age of 66 years. Death took place at his residence in Inch-street, where he had resided for a great number of years. He was a native of Mount Victoria, but practically the whole of his life was spent in Lithgow.
The deceased had been in failing health for about six months and death was not entirely unexpected.
He has left a widow and grown-up family to mourn their loss.
The late Mr. Sheppeard's father had the distinction of building the first hotel at Mount Victoria near the old toll bar, which was commonly known as Sheppeard's toll bar.
The funeral was fixed for this
afternoon. Messrs. J. Walters and Son had charge of the arrangements.

DEATHS IN LITHGOW (1916, August 30). Lithgow Mercury (NSW : 1898 - 1954), p. 2. Retrieved September 8, 2018, from [**TROVE**](http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article218721335)

 

Events

Event Date Place Description Sources
Death 29 August 1916 Lithgow, New South Wales, Australia    
Event Note

William SHEPPEARD is buried at Bowenfels cemetery in the same grave as his wife Cecelia Mary ARMSTRONG.

SHEPPEARD.— In loving memory of my dear husband, William Sheppeard, who passed away August 29, 1916.
Sadly missed,
Inserted by his loving wife, C. Sheppeard.

 

 

Event Note

Death notice of
SHEPPEARD WILLIAM 14525/1916 WILLIAM AMELIA LITHGOW as taken from the NSW Birth Death and Marrigae

Event Note

- SHEPPEARD. — In sad but loving memory of my dear husband, William Sheppeard, who departed this life August 29, 1916
I have lost a soul companion, A life linked with my own, How I miss his loving footsteps, As I wander on alone.
Inserted by his loving wife, Cecilia Sheppeard

Family Notices (1918, August 30). Lithgow Mercury (NSW : 1898 - 1954), p. 5. Retrieved February 24, 2020, from [**TROVE}(http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article218473209)

Event Note

SHEPPEARD.— In loving memory., of our dear father and grandfather, William Sheppeard, who departed this life August 20, 1916. The one we loved is now laid low, The voice we loved is still, The hand that always helped; us on, Lies now in death's cold chill.
Inserted by his.loving son and daughter in-law, George and Annie Sheppeard, and grandchildren.

Family Notices (1918, August 30). Lithgow Mercury (NSW : 1898 - 1954), p. 5. Retrieved February 24, 2020, from[**TROVE**]( http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article218473209)

Event Note

SHEPPEARD.— In loving memory of our dear father and. grandfather, William Sheppeard,
who passed away at his residence, Brewery road, August, 29, 1916, aged 66.
Resting in peace.
Why should we weep Thou art gone That road that all must tread, Sad pilgrims we but journey on, To overtake the dead. But, oh ! Tho heart's sad voice, .the sigh, Will, speak it's sorrow o'er, And tears will trickle from the eye, That thou art now. no more
Inserted by his loving daughter and son-in-law, Eliza and Alfred Delaney, and grand daughters, Cecilia and Doris

Family Notices (1918, August 30). Lithgow Mercury (NSW : 1898 - 1954), p. 5. Retrieved February 24, 2020, from[**TROVE]( http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article218473209)

Event Note

SHEPPEARD. — In loving memory of our dear
father, who departed this life; August .29, 1916.
We who loved you, sadly miss you, As it dawns, another year; In our lonely hours of thinking, Thoughts of you are ever dear,
Inserted by his loving daughter .and son-in law, M. and C: Stafford and grandchildren.

Family Notices (1918, August 30). Lithgow Mercury (NSW : 1898 - 1954), p. 5. Retrieved February 24, 2020, from[**TROVE]( http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article218473209)

 

Cause: Heptic Carcinoma (Liver cancer)

Age: 66

Birth 1850      

Parents

Relation to main person Name Birth date Death date Relation within this family (if not by birth)
Mother unknown, Amelia
         SHEPPEARD, William 1850 29 August 1916

Families

Family of SHEPPEARD, William and ARMSTRONG, Cecilia Mary

Married Wife ARMSTRONG, Cecilia Mary ( * 1 January 1837 + ... )
   
Event Date Place Description Sources
Marriage 11 October 1869 Hartley, New South Wales, Australia    
Event Note

2488/1869 SHEPPEARD WILLIAM ARMSTRONG CECILIA HARTLEY
as per N.S.W BDM

  Children
Name Birth Date Death Date
SHEPPEARD, George Henrey
Unknown
SHEPPEARD, William Thomas16 July 186912 March 1934
SHEPPEARD, Martha Jane Arobus1 January 1883
SHEPPEARD, Charles Herbert Carrington19 March 188621 November 1975
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