Richard Henry Wren (1903 - 1952)

Born 1903 in Cargo, New South Wales , Australia

Ancestors

Husband of Mavis Jessie (Devlyn) Rowe — married 1932 in Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Died 22 Oct 1952 at about age 49 in Lithgow, New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

Sudden Death Of Mr. R. Wren (1952, October 23). Lithgow Mercury (NSW : 1898 - 1954), p. 2 (CITY EDITION). http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article219829014 Sudden Death Of Mr. R. Wren. While working with the construction branch at the Lithgow Power House yesterday afternoon, Mr. Richard Henry Wren, of Laidley-street, collapsed and died. He was aged only 49. Mr. Wren had been in good health all his life and his sudden death came as a great shock to his relatives and friends. Born in Canowindra, deceased lived there until four years ago when he came to Lithgow. He was the proprietor of a mixed business in Mort's Estate but started work two months ago at the power house. During his early days he played Rugby League and cricket in Canowindra. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. M. J. Wren, two- daughters, Misses Dawn and Allison Wren and six sons, Allan, Chris,Leslie, Robert, Donald and John, all of Lithgow. The funeral will take place at Canowindra tomorrow afternoon, arrangements being in the hands of Messrs Wood and Wood.

Sources

• BIRTH N.S.W. Births ,Deaths and Marriages. WREN RICHARD H 29197/1903 (F=CHRISTOPHER M=EVELINE Z) district CARGO
• MARRIAGE N.S.W. Births ,Deaths and Marriages. 9684/1932 WREN RICHARD H married DEVLYN MAVIS J district FORBES
• DEATH N.S.W. Births ,Deaths and Marriages. WREN RICHARD HENRY 31187/1952 (F=CHRISTOPHER M=EVELINE ZILLAH) district LITHGOW