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looking for a volunteer to take a few digital pics at the Rookwood Cemetery.
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I'm planning another trip out there soon. What are you after?
Leonie
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Hi Leonie,
Need the following - long list I know if you can only do a few thats fine.
BLACKSTOCK Alexander James 16/09/1972
Anglican Granite Lawn, Section 1, Row 1, grave 12
STORER Gordon 21/11/1944
War Cem Block 15, row VA, Grave 6
SEAMONS Edward 31/12/1900
Indep Section A, row 39, grave 1277
SEAMONS Elizabeth 03/08/1908
Indep Section A, row 39, grave 1279
HODSON Ceridwen 27/03/1945 & Thomas Charles 21/4/1939
Old Wes, Sec 1B, 4821 & 4822
PARKER Ethel M 12/01/1971 & Albert 27/1/1912 & Thomas N 29/12/1965
Meth Sec 4, row 4, grave 249
SEAMONS Charles Michael 04/09/1905
Indep Section A, row 39, grave 1279
SEAMONS Edith Osborne 12/12/1953 & John 31/5/1953
Meth, sect 1W, row 5, grave 161 & 162
TORNEY Francis 26/03/1969
Cath Section 14, 662
TORNEY Jean Mary 06/12/1986
Ang Granite Lawn, Sec 4, row 2, plot 95
The above info comes from the cemetery CD
Then I have the following from a funeral notice:
WOODS Iva Beatrice 27/11/1980
Cremated at Rookwood, her husband Herbert Eric WOODS died in 1969 don’t know if he was cremated there or not.
Many thanks for your kind offer.
Carol
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I'll try my best. I have a few things to look up at the Crematorium office first and then I'll try for the rest.
Its a long list and might take more than one visit.
I'll try to get out there next week.
Cheers
Leonie
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Hi Leonie,
many thanks
Carol
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Just to let you know - I'll probably be heading out there on Thursday.
Leonie
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Couldn't make it today. Fingers crossed for good weather tomorrow.
Leonie
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Hi Leonie
thanks for letting me know
Carol
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It may take a while to get everything transcribed and uploaded so please be patient....
Rookwood Cremetarium Niche and Gardens:
WOODS
Iva Beatrice Woods
Fountain Niche 6A MB
Cremated: 27 Nov 1980
Transcription:
Cherished Memories of
Iva Beatrice Woods
loved mother and grandma
at Rest 27th November 1980
Re-united with Herbert
Photo:
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/leonieprice/Rookwood/IvaBWoods.jpg
Herbert Eric Woods
Niche 220 OZ
Cremated: 1 Feb 1969
Transcription:
Herbert Eric Woods
Died 31st January 1969
Aged 70 years
Beloved Husband and Father
Photo:
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/leonieprice/Rookwood/HerbertEWoods.jpg
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Hi Leonie,
Many thanks for the WOODs info and photo's - terrific
Carol
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Unfortunately the various graves you wanted visited were in a lot of different sections of the cemetery. Rookwood is huge - about the size of your average suburb and each denomination has its own office, so it takes a while to get around.
My next stop was the War Cemetery which is close to the cremtorium.
STORER, Gordon
Transcription:
42050 LDG Aircraftman
G.W. STORER
Royal Australian Air Force
21st November 1944 Age 25
Duty Nobly Done
Ever remembered by
loving wife Phyllis
Photo:
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/leonieprice/Rookwood/StorerGW.jpg
Closeup 1:
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/leonieprice/Rookwood/Storer_closeup1.jpg
Closeup 2:
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/leonieprice/Rookwood/Storer_closeup2.jpg
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At the War Cemetery I first visited the walls of remembrance and found two entries there:
Storer, Clarence T
VX 147523
DOB 18-02-89
Wall 021 RH
Ver ID 219192
Storer, James R
Service no. A221406
DBO 10-01-96
Wall 065 F (I think this is wrong - I couldn't locate this plaque)
Vet ID NSS09136
I took a photo of Clarence's plaque is you want it.
Leonie
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I stopped by the Catholic Office next.
TORNEY
Francis Torney
D. 26 Mar 1969
B. 28 Mar 1969
Aged 53 years
he is buried with:
Joseph Torney
B. 9 Oct 1947
Aged 65 years
I walked throughout section 14 and could not locate a grave at 662. There is no sign there ever was a grave there.
Looking at my notes from the office the lady highlighed Section 16, so there may have been an error on the Rookwood disks. Next time I'm at the Catholic section I'll see if I can find this grave. Someone did a transcription once, so it must be there!
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Anglican office next:
TORNEY
Jean Mary Torney
Anglican Granite Lawn 4, Row 2, Plot 95
d. 6 Dec 1986
b. 10 Dec 1986
I didn't have time to find Lawn 4 so will leave that for another visit.
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BLACKSTOCK
Anglican Granite Lawn 1, Row 1 Grave 12
Alexander James Blackstock
d. 16 Sep 1972
b. 18 Sep 1972
Eva Frances Blackstock
d. 8 Aug 1980
b. 13 Aug 1980
Transcription:
In Loving Memory Of
Alexander James Blackstock
Died 16.8.1972
Aged 71 Years
Always remembered
by his loving wife
and family
At Rest
In Loving Memory of
Eva Frances Blackstock
Died 8.8.1980
Aged 79 years
Always remembered by her loving family
At Rest
Photo:
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/leonieprice/Rookwood/AlexanderBlackstock.jpg
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Finally I visited the Independent Section office. I didn't have time to find and photograph the graves but did get the maps and details to do it another day:
Edward SEAMONS
d.31 Dec 1900
b. 2 Jan 1901
Indep Section A Row 39 Grave 1277
Elizabeth SEAMONS
d. 3 Aug 1908
b. 5 Aug 1908
Indep Section A Row 39 Grave 1279
John SEAMONS
d. 31 May1953
b. 2 June 1953
Aged 54 years
New Methodist Section 1W Grave 161
Edith Osborne SEAMONS
d. 12 Dec 1953
b. 14 Dec 1953
aged 81 years
New Methodist Section 1W Grave 162
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Hi Leonie,
I'd love the picture of the plaque for Clarence Storer - he definately is one of ours. Don't have a James R Storer in the tree.
I am still working through the pictures you sent - many many thanks.
If you ever need a look up for Victoria I have all the relevant CD's. And if you should have anyone in the Geelong cemeteries I would be more than happy to do look up/pics for you.
thanks again
Carol
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Hi Leonie,
re Francis Torney - I have just re checked my records and the info from this fellow was from the cemetery register fiche, didn't know he was buried with Joseph who was his father.
They don't appear on the Rookwood CD so there is not likely to be a headstone.
Sorry about that.
thanks again
Carol
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I'd love the picture of the plaque for Clarence Storer - he definately is one of ours
Here 'tis. I'm sorry its not great but it was on the top row of the wall and I'm rather short, so I took the photo with my hands over my head! I'm amazed it came out at all.
I'm afraid it doesn't say much, apart from date of death and age. The register in the War Graves Office (transcribed earlier) had more information.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/leonieprice/Rookwood/ClarenceTStorer.jpg
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re Francis Torney - I have just re checked my records and the info from this fellow was from the cemetery register fiche, didn't know he was buried with Joseph who was his father.
They don't appear on the Rookwood CD so there is not likely to be a headstone.
Mystery solved then. At least I was able to check out the register at the Office for you.
I'll type up the rest tomorrow.
Cheers
Leonie
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HODSON
Ceridiven Hodson
Old Methodist, Independent Section 1B/OC, grave 4821
died: 27 Mar 1945
buried: 29 Mar 1943 (according to the interment databse)
aged 49 years
Thomas Charles Hodson
(same grave)
died: 21 Apr 1939
buried: 26 Apr 1939
aged 53 years
Remarks: The (K& ?) concrete monument was erected on 5 Sep 1941.
This grave is actually situated facing Necropolis Circuit so should be very easy to locate.
I'll be out there again this week and might have time to photograph more graves. I'll be with someone else who has trouble getting about, so it will probably only be as short visit.
Cheers
Leonie
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PARKER
Ethel M PARKER
died: 12/01/1971
buried: 14/1/1971
Albert PARKER
died: 27/1/1912
buried: 29 Jan 1912
Thomas N PARKER
died: 29/12/1965
buried: 4 Jan 1966
New Meth Sec 4, row 4, grave 249
On the list :)
Leonie
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Hi Leonie,
Many thanks for the extra info
Cheers
Carol
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Hello again. I managed to get another couple of photographs for you:
SEAMONS
John SEAMONS
d. 31 May1926
b. 2 June 1926
Aged 54 years
New Methodist Section 1W Grave 161
Edith Osborne SEAMONS
d. 12 Dec 1953
b. 14 Dec 1953
aged 81 years
New Methodist Section 1W Grave 162
Transcription:
[Mason symbol]
In loving memory of
my dear husband and our father
John Seamons
who passed away 31st May 1926
aged 54 years
"Called home suddenly"
Also
Edith Osborne Seamons
wife of the above
died 12th December 1953
Aged 81 years
Photo of grave:
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/leonieprice/Rookwood/SEAMON_2.jpg
Photo of gravestone:
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/leonieprice/Rookwood/SEAMON_1.jpg
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The upload of the gravestone to Photobucket has made it hard to read. If you send me a PM with your email address I could email you a picture that is easier to read.
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TORNEY
Jean Mary TORNEY
Anglican Granite Lawn 4, Row 2, Plot 95
d. 6 Dec 1986
b. 10 Dec 1986
Transcription:
In Loving Memory of
Jean Torney
6.12.86 65 yrs
Sadly missed by
her family
Photo:
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/leonieprice/Rookwood/100_0440.jpg
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HODSON
Ceridiven Hodson
Old Methodist, Independent Section 1B/OC, grave 4821 (faces Necropolis Circuit)
died: 27 Mar 1945
buried: 29 Mar 1943 (according to the interment databse)
aged 49 years
Thomas Charles Hodson
(same grave)
died: 21 Apr 1939
buried: 26 Apr 1939
aged 53 years
Remarks: The (K& ?) concrete monument was erected on 5 Sep 1941.
Transcription:
"In Loving Memory of our Dear Parents
Thomas Charles Hodson
died 21st April 1939
Aged 53 years
Ceridwen Hodson
died 27th March 1945
Aged 49 years"
Photo of grave:
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/leonieprice/Rookwood/100_0435.jpg
Photo of gravestone:
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/leonieprice/Rookwood/hodson.jpg
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would appreciate info on my fathers , grave
reginald james coonan, buried at rookwood in 1940 i have been in darwin since 1952.& i tried once to reach rookwood ,but got lost.would like a photo of grave site.regards darrell coonan
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would appreciate info on my fathers , grave
reginald james coonan, buried at rookwood in 1940 i have been in darwin since 1952.& i tried once to reach rookwood ,but got lost.would like a photo of grave site.regards darrell coonan
James COONAN. Died: 9 Apr 1924. Age: 56y the old Cathlic Mortuary 1. Section: 3 block 9. Grave: 35,36.
there other one in the name off COONAN as well:
Elizabeth Ada 5 Sep 1957 age 79y. Catholic Mortuary 2&3 SecT: 20,Row:18, Grave: 1600.
Harriet E. 9 Jun 1889 age:33y. Catholic Mortuary 1 Sect:10, Block:24,Grave:1658.
Patrick L. 22Jul 1935, Old Catholic Mortuary1,Sect:B, Row:8, grave: 130.
hope this help you this all that I can find at the Rookwood Cemetery .
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thanks, Australia. :)
My father's name is "Reginald James Coonan", died in 1940, aged about 37 or 38. Please help.
Darrell
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Carol,
I did another flying visit to Rookwood today and got a photo of the Parker grave for you:
http://rookwoodcemetery.blogspot.com/2006/02/albert-parker-thomas-n-parker-and.html
Here is a photograph of the surrounding area:
http://rookwoodcemetery.blogspot.com/2006/02/new-methodist-section-4-rookwood.html
I still have to do the last Seamon grave. Next time, I promise!
Leonie
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My father's name is "Reginald James Coonan", died in 1940, aged about 37 or 38.
Rookwood is divided into several independently run cemeteries: Anglican, Catholic, Independent and the Crematorium.
Do you have any idea in what section he was buried? I'd be happy to locate his grave once I know which office to go to.
Leonie
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Hi Leonie,
Many thanks for the lastest photo's - much appreciated.
cheers
Carol
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Hi Leonie,
My father "Reginald James Coonan" was buried in Catholic section. Thanks for your help.
Cheers,
Darrell
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I'll add him to my list. My next visit will be to the Catholic section so I'll make enquiries for you. May be a couple of weeks or so.
Cheers
Leonie
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Hi!
Just seen your message, and wondered if you haven't been yet, could you possibly add another one to your list at Rookwood please?? In the Anglican section, quite near to the office, you will find a large plot with a very large monument to JOHN JABEZ SALIER. My parents went when visiting from England, but can't read the inscriptions from the photos they took! There are some other names at the bottom apparently. There is also another Salier stone for John Lang Salier too. There may be more.
I would be extremely grateful if you would have time to get these details!
Here's hoping, Sue
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Hi Sue,
'Tis on the list.
Leonie
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I finally got through all my Rookwood Independant visits. Here is the last one for the Seamons family. There were actually three burials at the site:
http://rookwoodcemetery.blogspot.com/2006/02/charles-elizabeth-and-edward-seamons.html
And here is a photo of Independant Section A at Rookwood:
http://rookwoodcemetery.blogspot.com/2006/02/independent-section.html
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Soozworld,
I stopped by the Anglican office (not my favourite Rookwood experience I must admit), and asked about the Salier monument. Apart from three stillborns (apparently without monuments) there were no Saliers near that office.
Your parents might have confused it with the Independent Office. Next time I'm there I'll ask where it is in the Independent Section.
Darryl,
I didn't make it to the Catholic section this trip. Next trip.
Cheers
Leonie
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Hi Leonie,
Many thanks for the lastest photo's and once again many thanks for all the photo's that you have taken for me, they are all much appreciated.
regards
Carol
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Oh? So sorry about that...My parents said they thought he was Church of England, and my tree says his father was a Congregational Minister in London. Does that make him Independent?
I understand it's a big place out there!
I've been to the Brookwood Cemetery a few times, that's pretty big too, as it was used for London.
I eventually found what I was looking for! My parents went when I was heavily pregnant, so I couldn't go, but they found the graves pretty quickly on their first (and only) visit.
Hope you get a chance next time, I truly appreciate your efforts!
Sue
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Sue,
Congregational is definitely the Independant section. To be honest I think the name 'Salier" rings a definite bell. I've probably walked past the monument and read it any number of times.
There are a number of rather elaborate memorials to ministers of religion outside the Independant office (but none outside the CofE).
I'll have another look next time I'm out there.
Cheers
Leonie
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Hi Leonie (or anyone kind enough to visit Rookwood please)
I would like to know if a headstone (s) exists for the following people. They may have been re buried in one or many graves - but should all be together.
Thomas Medcalf died on 9 August 1874 and was buried 11 August in the Devonshire Street Cemetery. He was 63
Almost 30 years later the Devonshire Street Cemetery was to be demolished to make way for the expansion of the Central Railway Terminus in Sydney. Exhumation requests were authorized allowing the remains of Thomas MEDCALF, Stephana Ann MEDCALF (wife of Thomas), Amanda MEDCALF (daughter of last two) and Charles Cole MEDCALF (son of first two) to be buried together in the Congregational Section of the Rookwood Cemetery.
I would like to know if there is a headstone (or multiples) with any inscription and what these may say. A photo would be a tremendous bonus if that is possible please.
Many thanks
Di
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Hi Di,
I have the Rookwood Cemetery CD (headstone transcription) and yours do have headstones:
Stephana Ann Medcalf
Died 29 Aug 1865
Aged 53
Wife of Thos. Medcalf
formerly of the town of Bentingford, Hertfordshire, England
Thomas Medcalf
born 21 Oct 1810 died 9 Aug 1871
Amanda Medcalf
died 27 Feb 1865
aged 16
they are buried - Indepenant, Section A Grave 887
and
CC Medcalf
Died 23 May 1893
Aged 45
Accidentally killed at Liverpool St, Sydney.
Elizabeth Ann Medcalf
died 9 Mar 1922
aged 69
wife of above
they are buried Old Church of England, Row 43, grave 1890
Can't help with pics though as I live in Vic.
cheers
Carol
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Hi Carol,
Thank you so much for that information.
Could you please confirm that these were the only Medcalf family members in Rookwood.
I noticed that I had the date of death for Thomas as 1874 and you have 1871 - do you know which is correct?
I am surprised that they are buried in different parts of the cemetery but with the site numbers hopefully a kind person may be able to take some photos for me - PLEASE ;D
Regards
Di
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date of death for Thomas as 1874 and you have 1871
It might be a mis-transcription, especially if the gravestone is worn. I'll have a look the next time I'm out that way.
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Hi Di,
Transcription does have 1871 - which as his death is registered in 1874 must either be a transcription error or as Leonie said maybe worn and error made that way.
there are another 21 Medcalf's buried at Rookwood, I will do a list of names and dates and if any interest you, let me know and I will list the details :
Albert H J - Aug 1902
Albert J - 25 Oct 1929
Alice Mary - 29 Nov 1964
Allen - 30 Aug 1967
Charles S - 31 Aug 1920
Clara Phoebe - 12 Aug 1964
Ellen 30 APR 1924
J R - 18 Sep 1969
John - 30 June 1949
Joseph - 2 Jul 1916
Kerrie Lyn - 9 Oct 1988
Louisa Elizabeth - 6 Jan 1911
Marnie - 29 Jun 1967
Martha - 18 Nov 1961
Mary Anne 15 jun 1929
Norman Leslie - 10 Jul 1952
Ruth - 27 Sep 1874
Ruth Elizabeth - 18 Feb 1876
Sarah - 27 Aug 1919
Sidney b 20 DEC 1925
Thomas George - 20 Nov 1927
Victor Septumus - 24 Feb 1941
William Clifford - 27 Oct 1943
cheers
Carol
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Hi Carol,
Wow! I didn't realise there would be so many Medcalfs buried at Rookwood. It will take me a while to check them all so I will get back to you if any are from my family.
Many thanks for looking and listing all of them.
Spunkymungbeans - The year of death for Thomas is not a priority but if you are out that way, would appreciate any information.
Thank you both very much
Regards
Di
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Meanwhile, I was wondering if someone could do me a favour.
I have finally discovered that my 3rd-great grand aunt is buried in the Church of England Section of Rookwood. She died at a great age at Newington Asylum without leaving children so I've got my fingers crossed there is a gravestone.
Her husband:
Thomas Lambert died 1908
and
Emma Kezia Lambert died 5 Aug 1911
Do either of these appear in any of the transcription CDs?
Leonie
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Hi Leonie,
No luck with your LAMBERT's - neither is on the transcription CD.
cheers
Carol
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Thanks Carol. I suspected there wouldn't be a gravestone.
Leonie
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Hi Leonie,
Have you been back to Rookwood yet? Still waiting patiently for the John Javez Salier grave pics if it is at all possible!
Anyone else able to make a visit there at all?
Thanks,
Sue
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Ah the Salier monument! Thanks for reminding me. Between the weather and various appts I didn't make it last week. Now that it is fine again, I will try for tomorrow.
Cheers
Leonie
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Leonie,
Oh that would be great! (Btw, it's Jabez, just a typo...) Look forward to seeing it, if you get there!
Sue
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I am looking for any Bloomfield buried in the Rookwoord Cemetery. Two in particular. Charles Spencer [AKA William Charles] Bloomfield, died 1837, who may have been transferred from the Old Devonshire Cemetery in Sydney. The other is his wife Eliza Vittoria Bloomfield, or her second marriage, Eliza Vittoria Horsey.
Thanks for any help
Carol
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HI
I'm a newbee so I'm not sure if I should post here.
I'm looking for my great grandparents
Samuel Bates died 17/05/1941 and his wife Martha Bates died 23/02/1930 and are buried in the Anglican section of Rookwood, trouble is I have been told conflicting information at the office as to where they are buried as there is reportedly (which surprised me) there is no headstone even though they were very well off and I can't find them online
If anyone is going to Rookwood can you help me unravel this puzzle as I'm unable to travel.
thanks
Gail
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The Anglican and General database at Rookwood hasn't been functional for ages.
http://www.rookwoodcemetery.com.au/index.php/search-online
There is no headstone.
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article17765533
Sydney Morning Herald 20 May 1941
BATES —The Relatives and Friends of the late SAMUEL BATES, late member Soudan Contingent, are informed that his remains were privately interred YESTERDAY, May 19, 1941, at the Church of England Cemetery, Rookwood.
T. J ANDREWS. A.F.D.A.,
214 Liverpool Road. Ashfield. Phones L2073 and UA4038
Cando
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http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article16627896
Sydney Morning Herald 24 Feb 1930
BATES The Relatives and Friends of Mr S. BATES, Miss LILLY BATES, Mr. and Mrs. ALFRED BATES, Mr. and MRS. A. BUTLER are invited to attend the Funeral of his beloved WIFE and their MOTHER; to leave Killawera, 274 Homer-street, Earlwood, THIS DAY, at 2 p.m., for
Church of England Cemetery, Rookwood, by road, per motor service Friends travelling by Funeral Train, alight No 4 Cemetery Platform and proceed to Section 9.
T. J. Andrews,
Funeral Director
21-25 Enmore-road, Newtown. Phones L2873 and 4
2092/1930
23 Feb 1930
BATES Martha
Father Aaron Mother Rebecca
District Marrickville
12953/1941
17 May 1941
BATES Samuel
Father John Mother Sarah Ann
District Burwood
You need to give as much possible information when seeking information from any cemetery. It would appear that Martha was buried in Section 9.
I usually attach a copy of the death certificate to my enquiries.
I think you can only make an enquiry per phone. I have always found the staff at Rookwood Anglican and General to be helpful.
Cheers
Cando
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Hi
Thanks for all the great information everyone ! you have all been so helpful
I did give them all the information I had at the time dates etc
you said; :) Cando ,there was no headstone ,does that mean there was never one ?
Im surprised as he was devoted to his wife and grieved badly for her as a man of means
and left a great deal of money to his daughters
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You are missing the point of the information I have posted. You mention there is confusion as to their burial locations and I posted that Martha was buried in Section 9. It may help locate her grave location.
Between 1981 and 1992 surviving headstones at Rookwood Cemetery were transcribed and neither name is on the index. Not everyone believes in placing headstones on graves or posting death and in memoriam notices.
If you are unable to visit, why not write a letter to the Rookwood Anglican and General office attaching their death certificates, newspaper funeral notices which give the funeral director's name.
Cando