William Henry Cuell (1854 - 1934)

Born 1854 in Crawley, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Husband of Margaret Mangerton Equator Nocteal (Woods) Cuell — married 1875 in Murrurundi, New South Wales, Australia

Descendants

Died 6 Nov 1934 at about age 80 in Narrabri West, New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

William was born in England in about 1854. He was the son of Thomas Cuell and Ann Pike. The family migrated to Australia in 1858. In 1875 he married Margaret WOODS in Murrurundi, NSW. William passed away in 1934.

TROVE: The North Western Courier (Narrabri, NSW : 1913 - 1955) Mon 12 Nov 1934 Page 2 ^[1]

OBITUARY - WILLIAM CUELL

Honoured and respected by every one with whom he came in contact, the death of the late William Cuell, at the age of 80, who parsed away at his home in Narrabri West, is mourned by a very wide circle of friends. Mr. Cuell. who was born in England, came to Australia at the age of four with his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cuell, of Gunnedah.

They first settled at Muswellbrook but later went to live at Murrurundi. In 1875 Mr. Cueil married Miss Margaret Wood, of Murrurundi, and he and his father carried on contract work in association with the construction of the railway line to Narrabri West.

When the line was completed Mr. Cuell decided to enter the railway service permanently. He retired 1929 after a splendid record of 45 years' service.

His devoted wife, together with three daughters and seven sons survive deceased, namely, Mrs. L. A. Gordon (Narrabri West), Mrs. M. Davies and Mrs C. Wickens (Sydney), John, William, Charles, George Walter. Arthur (Narrabri West) and Thomas (Newcastle). One son prede- ceased him. There arc thirty-seven grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren besides three surviving sisters, Mrs. Walsh (Sydney), Mrs. McKellah (Pilliga) Mrs. S. Turner (Gunnedah) and one brother, Mr. H. Cuell (Gunnedah).

The remains were interred in the Church of England portion of the cemetery, the Rev. Canon Millcr officiating at the graveside. A tribute chown by the large cortege. The pall-bearers were his seven sons and brother. There were many floral tributes.

Memorial Service

An impressive memorial service held at St. Lawrence Church, Narrabri West, was largely attended. Mr. Cueil was one of the first to assist in building the little church and occupied the position of church warder, for over 25 years. His sons today, too, are continuing in their father's footsteps. Canon Miller in his memorial address paid a high tribute to deceased who was, he said, a devoted father and good citizen, and faithful to the service to which he devoted 40 years. The Canon also spoke of the kind acts performed by the late Mr. Cuell, and mentioned the good work performed by Mrs. Cueil and the family who were worthy of the district. He extended the greatest sympathy to the bereaved members.

TROVE: The North Western Courier (Narrabri, NSW : 1913 - 1955) Thu 5 Nov 1936 Page 4 ^[2]

CUELL — In loving memory of my dear husband, William, who departed this life November 6, 1934. Only a grave, but it still need care. For the one we love Is resting there. Sweet flowers we lay across his breast. Placed there by those who loved him best. — Inserted by his loving wife and daughters, Milicent Davies, and Daisy Wickens, and son Tom.

Sources

1. ↑ https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/133256495
2. ↑ https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/133513848

• Assisted Immigrants Shipping records (see father)
• Marriage = NSW BDM MC 3324/1875 MURRURUNDI, William CUELL to Margaret WOODS
• Death = NSW BDM DC 21225/1934 NARRABRI, THOMAS & JANE [ CUELL WILLIAM]
• Obituary
• See also: https://www.ancestry.com.au/genealogy/records/william-henry-cuell-24-pxfs3
• See also: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LKHS-MMS

• Baptism: "Hampshire Baptisms"
  FindMyPast Transcription (requires subscription, accessed 21 July 2023)
  First name(s): William; Last name: Cuell; Sex: Male; Baptism date: 03 Sep 1854; Residence: Crawley, Hampshire, England; Place: Crawley; County: Hampshire; Country: England; Father's first name(s): Thomas; Father's last name: Cuell; Mother's first name(s): Jane.

• Passenger List: "Australia, Inward, Outward & Coastal Passenger Lists 1826-1972"
  Archive: State Records Authority of New South Wales
  FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (requires subscription, accessed 21 July 2023)
  First name(s): William; Last name: Cuell; Birth year: 1854; Age: 4; Sex: Male; Relationship: Son; Vessel: Grand Trianon; Year: 1858; Nationality/where born: Hampshire; Arrival date: 20 Aug 1858; State: New South Wales; Country: Australia; Year range: 1858-1859; Passage type: New South Wales Assisted Passenger Lists.