Edward John Jury Cramp [229]

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  Death Notes:

Shooting Fatality
''Crookwell Gazette,'' Tuesday 31 January 1905

We have to record the untimely death of Mr Edward John Jury Cramp, eldest son of Mr Ben Cramp of Narrawa, which occurred on Friday last (27th) at the age of 35. It appears deceased went rabbit shooting, armed with a pea rifle, accompanied by nephews aged 9 & 10. While he was in the act of getting over a fence the weapon went off accidently, the bullet entering his throat & he died a few minutes later.
Deceased leaves a Father & Mother, six sisters & two brothers.
Mrs Hugh Seery , Mrs George Seery, Mrs Albert Seery, Mrs W.M Shepherd, Mrs Ingilby Webster, Mrs Alex Brownlow, Ben & Harry.

Coroner's enquiry was held. Evidence was given by Constable Dedman. Vivien Brownlow, who was there when deceased was shot, Ben Cramp, brother of deceased, and Ben Cramp ,father of deceased.
I find that, Edward John Jury Cramp, died on the evening of 27th January, 1905, from the effects of a rifle shot wound, but whether accidently or otherwise I am unable to say.

  Burial Notes:

St Barnabas Cofe, Narrawa.

  Noted events in his life were:

• Registration: Birth, 1869, Yass District, New South Wales. ⁴ 19979/1869
CRAMP, EDWARD J J
BENJAMIN
MARTHA J S
YASS

• Registration: Death, 1905, Crookwell District, New South Wales, Australia. ⁵ 3637/1905
CRAMP, EDWARD J J
BENJAMIN
MARTHA J S
YASS

• Newspaper: Fatal Accident with a Pea Rifle, 1905 Feb 2, Goulburn District, New South Wales, Australia. ⁶ Fatal Accident with a Pea Rifle. (1905, February 2). Goulburn Evening Penny Post (NSW : 1881 - 1940), p. 2. Retrieved August 15, 2014, from <http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article98734084>

Fatal Accident with a Pea Rifle.
A Narrawa correspondent writes :-With the
sincerest regret I have to record the death of one
of our most valued friends, Edward J. Cramp,
which sad event took place on Friday evening at
Narrawa. He was out rabbit shooting, and in
getting through a fence the rifle he was carrying
accidentally exploded, causing almost instantaneous
death. Poor Ted, over ready and willing
to help in every way he could, generous to a
fault, he will be sadly missed. The very large
concourse of friends who followed his body to its
last resting place testified to the respect in which
he was held. Deceased was to have been married
soon, and had a sister married two days before his
death, most of the guests being at the house when
the sad news was brought home. Deceased was
only 36 years of age.

• Newspaper: Advertising, 1910 Jan 27, Goulburn District, New South Wales, Australia. ⁷ Advertising. (1910, January 27). Goulburn Evening Penny Post(NSW : 1881 - 1940), p. 3. Retrieved March 22, 2013, from <http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article98803145>

IN LOVING MEMORY
Of Edward John Jury cramp, eldest son of
Benjamin and Martha Cramp, who was
accidentally shot at Narrawa, 27th Jan-
uary, 1903 : aged 46 years.
Five years are past since thy soul fled
From this world of sin and care;
We have tarried long on the weary way,
But the journey is nearly over;
We soon shall meet again, beloved,
And meet to part no more.

• Newspaper: Family Notices, 1911 Jan 26, Goulburn District, New South Wales, Australia. ⁸ Family Notices. (1911, January 26). Goulburn Evening Penny Post (NSW : 1881 - 1940), p. 2. Retrieved March 22, 2013, from <http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article98807488>

IN MEMORY
Of Edward John Jury Cramp, who departed
this life January 27, 1905.
A precious one from us is gone,
A voice we loved is stilled ;
A place is vacant in our home
which never can be filled.
God in his wisdom has recalled
the boon His love hath given,
And though the body slumbers here
the soul is safe in Heaven.
Inserted by his loving father and mother,
Benjamin and Martha Cramp.