Frederick William Braund (1863 - 1931)

Born 8 May 1863 in Port Gawler, South Australia, Australia

Husband of Mabel Fairfax (Smith) Braund — married 15 Apr 1896 (to 25 Jan 1931) in Walkerville, South Australia, Australia

Died 25 Jan 1931 at age 67 in England, United Kingdom

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Biography

Frederick (usually known as Fred) was born in Port Gawler, South Australia during 1863. He is the son of Samuel Braund and Jane Wilson. He passed away in England during 1931

Frederick was born in Port Gawler, South Australia on 8 May 1863 to Samuel Braund and Jane Wilson.^[1]

Frederick married Mabel Fairfax Barr Smith in Walkerville, South Australia on 15 April 1896.^[2] The following marriage notice was published in the South Australian newspaper, The Evening Journal, on 15 April 1896:^[3]

BRAUND—BARR SMITH.—On the 15th April, at St. Andrew's Walkerville, by the Ven. Archdeacon Dove, Frederick William, second son of Samuel Braund, to Mabel Fairfax, eldest daughter of R. Barr Smith.

Frederick died in England on 25 January 1931 at the age of 68 years.^[4][5][6] The following death notice was published in the South Australian newspaper, The Advertiser , on 28 January 1931:^[6]

BRAUND.-On the 25th January, in England, Frederick William, beloved husband of Mabel Fairfax Braund and son of late Samuel Braund, Prospect, S.A.

The following obituary was published in the South Australian newspaper, The Chronicle, on 29 January 1931:^[5]

MR. F. E. BRAUND (sic)

Mr. Fred E. (sic) Braund, a director of George Wills & Co., Ltd., died in London on Sunday. Mr. Braund was well-known in Adelaide, where he was born nearly 68 years ago. He received his education at Whinham College, and entered the employ of the Adelaide branch of the company. He later became manager of the shipping department of the Adelaide office, and in 1896 he transferred to London. At the time of his death he was in charge of the Leadenhall-street office of the company. He visited Adelaide several times since taking up his residence in London, the last occasion being in 1921. He leaves a widow, the eldest daughter of the late Mr. Robert Barr Smith. He is survived by two brothers, Messrs. J. E. and G. C. Braund, of Adelaide, and three sisters, Mesdames L. J. Langman, of Royston Park; A. P. Gardiner, of North Adelaide; and W. H. Hussey, of Adelaide.

Sources

1. ↑ Genealogy SA, Online Database Search for Birth Registration, accessed 9 September 2023 (Subscription required to view full details of the above source), Search result follows - Surname: BRAUND, Given Names: Frederick William, Date of Birth: 08-May-1863, Gender: M, Father: Samuel BRAUND, Mother: Jane Ann WILSON, Birth Residence: Port Gawler, District: Adelaide, Book/Page: 27/238
2. ↑ Genealogy SA, Online Database Search for Marriage Registration, accessed 9 September 2023 (Subscription required to view full details of the above source), Search result follows - Groom Surname: BRAUND, Groom Given Names: Frederick William, Bride Surname: BARR SMITH, Bride Given Names: Mabel Fairfax, Marriage Date: 15-Apr-1896, Marriage Place: St Andrew Church [Walkerville], Groom Age: 33, Groom Marital Status: S, Groom Father: Samuel BRAUND, Bride Age: 34, Bride Marital Status: S, Bride Father: Robert BARR SMITH , District: Adelaide, Book/Page: 187/251
3. ↑ 1896 'Family Notices', Evening Journal (Adelaide, SA : 1869 - 1912), 15 April, p. 2. (SECOND EDITION), viewed 09 Sep 2023, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article199890987
4. ↑ Genealogy SA, Online Database Search of 'South Australian Public Trustees/Deceased Estates' Database, accessed 9 September 2023 (Subscription required to view full details of the above registration) , Search results follow - Surname: BRAUND, Given Names: Frederick William, Event Date: 25-Jan-1931, Occupation: Esquire, Address: Not Recorded, Publication Date: 1931, Notes: Ref=Vol2p1029., Source: Gazette, Source2: Not Recorded, Notice: Deceased Estate, Event Year: 1931
5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1} 1931 'OBITUARY', Chronicle (Adelaide, SA : 1895 - 1954), 29 January, p. 42. , viewed 09 Sep 2023, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article90485323
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1} 1931 'Family Notices', The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931), 28 January, p. 6. , viewed 09 Sep 2023, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article29862032