Edward Williams (1861 - 1936)

Born 1861 in Sunbury, Colony of Victoria

Husband of Sarah Jane (Lowther) Williams — married 1883 in Victoria, Australia

Descendants

Died 12 Jul 1936 at about age 75 in Royal Park, Victoria, Australia

Biography

Edward WILLIAMS was born in 1861 in Sunbury, Colony of Victoria^[1]. His parents (are believed to be) John WILLIAMS and Margaret RYAN.

Sarah Jane LOWTHER and Edward WILLIAMS were married in 1883 in Colony of Victoria^[2].

Their children included:

Ruby Eliza WILLIAMS 1884-1977

William Edward WILLIAMS 1887-1958

Leslie Raymond WILLIAMS 1889-1969

George Richard WILLIAMS 1891-1918

Helena WILLIAMS 1893-1954

He passed away on 12 July 1936 in Royal Park, Victoria, Australia^[3].

Death Notice 15 Jul 1936^[4]

WILLIAMS— On the 12th July, Edward, of St. Paul's-road, Sorrento, dearly beloved husband of the late Sarah Jane, and loving father of Marion (Mrs. Watson), William, Leslie, George (deceased), Helena (Mrs. Myers), and loving brother of James William, In his 76th year. -Peace, perfect peace.

Sources

1. ↑ Birth, Deaths and Marriages, Victoria Online Registry. Event: births; Registration number 10865 / 1861; Family name: WILLIAMS; Given name(s) Edward; Place of event: S'BURY, Australia; Mother's name Margaret RYAN; Father's Name: John. https://www.bdm.vic.gov.au/research-and-family-history/search-your-family-history
2. ↑ Victoria BDM Marriage number 4983 Registration year 1883 LOWTHER Sarah Jane = WILLIAMS Edward
3. ↑ Birth, Deaths and Marriages, Victoria Online Registry. Event: deaths; Registration number 7174 / 1936; Family name: WILLIAMS; Given name(s) Edward; Place of event: ROYAL PARK, Australia; Mother's name Margaret GILDAY; Father's Name: Abraham WILLIAMS. https://www.bdm.vic.gov.au/research-and-family-history/search-your-family-history Note: Parents names are incorrect
4. ↑ Family Notices (1936, July 15). The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954), p. 1. Retrieved September 3, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article204911727