Henry Morton (1843 - 1909)

Born 11 Oct 1843 in Bruinburn St, Turon, Sofala, New South Wales, Australia

Ancestors

Husband of Louisa (Townsend) Morton — married 8 Mar 1865 in Pretty Plains, NSW, Australia

Descendants

Died 11 Apr 1909 at age 65 in Eugowra, New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

Henry Morton, son of Thomas Morton and Marianne Robinson was born in 1843.

Henry Morton and Louisa Townsend were married on 8 March 1865 at Pretty Plains in New South Wales. Witnesses to their marriage were Louisa's brothers - Thomas Townsend and Henry Townsend. ^[1]

Henry passed away at Eugowra from re-occurence of sarcoma of the stomach and intestines (3 years) and Dysentry on the 11th April 1909, and was interned on 12th April 1909 in the Church of England section of Eugowra cemetery. The informant for this death was Henry's son, Claude Morton.^[2]

Obituary Molong Argus (NSW : 1896 - 1921) Friday 23 April 1909 Death of Mr. Henry Morton

We regret to have to record the death of Mr. Henry Morton, who died at his late residence, Eugowra, on the 11th instant, at the age of 66 years. Deceased had been a healthy man all his life until about three years ago, when he underwent an operation for an internal complaint, and since then he gradually failed until the end eventually came, as above stated.

The late Mr Morton was a native of the Bathurst district, but came to Molong district 40 years ago, where he successfully combined farming and grazing pursuits. Some 15 years ago he removed from near Molong to Eugowra district and carried on the same occupation until twelve months ago, when he retired from active life, and came to reside in the township of Eugowra. Deceased was a quiet unassuming man and highly respected by all who had made his acquaintance. In his business relations he was honest and straightforward. By carefulness, industry, and foresight the deceased gentleman became fairly well-to-do.

Besides an aged widow, the deceased leaves a grown up family of nine sons and three daughters. The sons are Messrs. Herbert, Arthur, Wesley (Molong district), Harry, Thomas (N.Z), Lester, Leith, Oswell and Claude (Eugowra) ; daughters — Mrs. Gosper (Meranburn), Mrs. Green and Mrs Colletts (Eugowra); Mrs. W. J. Windred (Molong) is a niece of the deceased.

The funeral was large and representative, the mortal remains of the deceased gentleman being laid to rest in The Church of England cemetery, Eugowra. The Rev. Mr. Dunstan conducted the funeral service in an impressive manner.

We extend our sincere sympathy to the bereaved widow and family, who are deservedly popular with all sections of the community. ^[3]

Sources

1. ↑ BDM NSW Marriages, https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/, "2806/1865 MORTON HENRY TOWNSEND LOUISA ORANGE"
2. ↑ NSW BDM Deaths, https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/, "4970/1909 MORTON HENRY HENRY LOUISA CARGO ."
3. ↑ 1909 'Death of Mr. Henry Morton.', Molong Argus (NSW : 1896 - 1921), 23 April, p. 2, viewed 24 October, 2014, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article100997003

Acknowledgements

• WikiTree profile Morton-1933 created through the import of Mcalary Family Tree.ged on Oct 20, 2011 by Anna McAlary. See the Changes page for the details of edits by Anna and others.