Thomas Blunden (1871 - 1961)

Born 10 Aug 1871 in Burrandong, New South Wales, Australia

Ancestors

Husband of May Constance (Martin) Berry — married 11 Apr 1900 (to Apr 1909) in Orange, New South Wales, Australia

Husband of Una Madeline (McGrath) Blunden — married 2 Dec 1910 in Annandale, New South Wales, Australia

Died 28 Mar 1961 at age 89 in Chatswood, New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

Thomas Blunden was born on 10 Aug 1871 in Burrandong, New South Wales, Australia, son of John Blunden (1833–1898) and Elizabeth (Edwards) Sherratt (1839–1924). NOTE - Birth record has not been located

His siblings were:

1. Henry John Blunden (1859–1872) - died young
2. Mary Elizabeth Blunden (1861–1872) - died young
3. John Blunden (1863–1865) - died young
4. Emily Blunden (1865–1866) - died young
5. William Blunden (1868–1907)
6. Florence M Blunden (1869–1875) - died young
7. Thomas Blunden 1871-1961
8. Adelaide Matilda (Blunden) Martin (1875–1955)

The family lived at Burrendong (then Burrandong) in the Wellington district, now submerged by the Burrendong Dam built after WWII.

In addition to still-born twins, 5 siblings did not reach adulthood

Thomas (28) married May Constance (Martin) Berry (17) (born on 26 May 1882 in Wellington, New South Wales; daughter of William Martin and Mary Ann (Whyatt) Martin) on 11 Apr 1900 in Orange, New South Wales. ^[1]

Wellington Times (NSW : 1899 - 1954) Thu 19 Apr 1900 Page 2 Local Jottings. ^[2]

Mr. Thomas Blunden, of Burrandong, was married to Miss May Constance Martin, of Gunnegalderie, on the 11th instant, at Orange. .

Children from first marriage were

1. 1901 - son John W (William?) in Wellington - BLUNDEN JOHN W 8761/1901 THOMAS MAY C WELLINGTON
2. 1907 - son Norman M (Martin?) in Wellington - BLUNDEN NORMAN M 9073/1907 THOMAS MAY C WELLINGTON

They divorced in April 1909 - when Thomas was aged 39

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate (NSW : 1894 - 1954) Sat 24 Apr 1909 Page 4 A DIVORCE CASE. ^[3]

Thomas (39) then married Una Madeline (McGrath) Blunden (27) (born on 21 Sep 1883 in Mudgee, New South Wales) on 2 Dec 1910 in Annandale, New South Wales. Una was his sister in law. ^[4]

They had one son

1917 - son Erol Morton in Mudgee - BLUNDEN EROL M 38172/1917 THOMAS UNA M MUDGEE

Residence and Occupation

1933 - Carpenter, living at 10 Oaks Ave, Neutral Bay with wife Una and two daughters from Una's 1st marriage (and nieces of Thomas) Ola Vaune Blunden and Clarice Hazel Blunden ^[5]

1933 - Carpenter, living at 10 Oaks Ave, Neutral Bay with wife Una and Ola Vaune Blunden ^[6]

1943 - Carpenter, living at 10 Oaks Ave, Neutral Bay with wife Una and son Erol Morton ^[7]

1954, 1958 - Carpenter, living at 93 Holt Ave, Cremorne with wife Una ^{[8] [9]}

Thomas died on 28 Mar 1961 in Chatswood, New South Wales, aged 89. ^[10]

He is buried at Rookwood General Cemetery with wife Una. Ashes Interred. Anglican Section 6, Grave 886 ^[11]

Sources

1. ↑ *MARRIAGE N.S.W. Births ,Deaths and Marriages. 4451/1900 BLUNDEN THOMAS married MARTIN MAY C district ORANGE
2. ↑ *WEDDING - http:/trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article138998765
3. ↑ https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/76956402
4. ↑ *MARRIAGE N.S.W. Births ,Deaths and Marriages. 11238/1910 BLUNDEN THOMAS married BLUNDEN UNA district ANNANDALE
5. ↑ Electoral Date 1930 Electoral Place Narrabeen, Warringah, New South Wales, Australia
6. ↑ Electoral Date 1933 Electoral PlaceNarrabeen, Warringah, New South Wales, Australia
7. ↑ Electoral Date: 1943 Electoral Place: Neutral Bay, Warringah, New South Wales, Australia
8. ↑ Electoral Date: 1954 Electoral Place: Mosman, Warringah, New South Wales, Australia
9. ↑ Electoral Date 1958 Electoral Place Mosman West, Warringah, New South Wales, Australia
10. ↑ *DEATH N.S.W. Births ,Deaths and Marriages. BLUNDEN THOMAS 12378/1961 (F= JOHN M= ELIZABETH ) district CHATSWOOD
11. ↑ *Gravestone Photo - Find A Grave: Memorial #205625977 - Find a Grave, database and images (www.findagrave.com/memorial/205625977/thomas-blunden : accessed 15 August 2021), memorial page for Thomas Blunden (unknown–28 Mar 1961), Find a Grave Memorial ID 205625977, citing Rookwood General Cemetery, Rookwood, Cumberland Council, New South Wales, Australia ; Maintained by alisonc1109 ♣ (contributor 48349597) .