George Aitken (abt. 1882 - 1943)

Born about 1882 in Scotland

Died 9 Oct 1943 at about age 61 in MRD Hospital, New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

George was born in 1882. He was the son of William Aitkin and Annie Unknown.

He married Elizabeth Suttie Unknown.

George along with his wife Elizabeth and two children came to New South Wales around 1913.

For some years he carried on farming operations at Hannam Vale.

In about 1929 he went to Comboyne, where he conducted a general store,

He remained keenly interested in agricultural shows, and for several years carried out the secretarial work associated with the Comboyne Show.

He suffered a stroke around 1941 was in very indifferent health from that time.

He passed away on 9 October 1943 in Taree, New South Wales, Australia. ^[1]

He was buried at Comboyne Cemetery, Comboyne, Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, New South Wales, Australia. ^{[2] [3]}

Research Notes - Parents

Further research required to determine and prove if parents are William Aitken and Annie Irwin.

Sources

1. ↑ NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages - Death: Name : AITKEN GEORGE NSW Death Registration Number : 31106/1943 Father's Given Name(s) : WILLIAM Mother's Given Name(s) : ANNIE District : TAREE
2. ↑ Find-a-grave Profile: George Aitken BIRTH : 1882 DEATH : 9 Oct 1943 (aged 60–61) BURIAL : Comboyne Cemetery, Comboyne, Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, New South Wales, Australia PLOT : Pbn, B/16 MEMORIAL ID : 161044722 Inscription : In Loving Memory Of My Dear Husband George Aitkin Died Oct 9, 1943 Aged 61 Years. So Mote It Be. And His Dear Wife Elizabeth Aitken Died Sept. 19, 1967 Aged 85 Years. Sadly Missed. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/161044722/george-aitken
3. ↑ Obituary: The Northern Champion (Taree, NSW : 1913 - 1954), Wed 13 Oct 1943, Page 2 MR GEORGE AITKEN Comboyne lost a well known resident on Saturday afternoon when Mr. George Aitken passed away in the MRD Hospital. He suffered a stroke about two years ago, and had been in very indifferent health ever since. Deceased was born in Scotland 61 years ago, and about 30 years ago came to NSW with his wife and two children. For some years he carried on farming operations at Hannam Vale; and about 14 years ago he went to Comboyne, where he conducted a general store, and was also interested in the land. The late Mr Aitken was keenly interested in agricultural shows, and for several years carried out the secretarial work associated with the Comboyne Show. He was a man of exemplary character, and was respected by all sections of the community. He was a keen Freemason, and passed through the chairs of the Wingham Lodge. In addition to his widow, he is survived by three sons - William (Port Macquarie), George (Comboyne), and Sid (serving in the AIF). He is also survived by two brothers, Messrs. Frederick and Chas. Aitken, of Newcastle. The funeral took place at the Comboyne cemetery on Sunday, and was largely attended. Rev. E. M. Merton conduted the service, and Wor. Bro. C. Lunnon, WM of Lodge Cowper, read the burial service of the Masonic Lodge. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr H. V. Brewer.