Henry Stephenson [2414] ²

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  Death Notes:

The Crookwell Gazette, Wednesday, September 27, 1933
Mr. Henry Stephenson
"The passing of Mr Henry Stephenson on Thursday, 14th inst., removes from his kin one of Crookwell's earliest inhabitants, for the deceased's father (The late Benjamin Stephenson) settled on the outskirts of the town about 69 years ago. At that time there was scarcely even a township where Crookwell is now situated.

Born on the Lachlan, deceased came to these parts with his parents at the age of 4 years.

The younger generation perhaps knows little of the late Henry Stephenson for he was a man who mixed very little in public affairs. The old hands, however, speak o fhim as an affectionate husband and father, a staunch neighbour - a man of the land, who could handle a horse with the best, a true son of the soil.

His demise followed an illness extending over a period of five years. he was 73 years of age.

The olds tone house, as it is familiarly known, situated on the Binda Road, is the old homestead built in those far-off days by the late Benjamin Stephenson. The property he named "Alston Park". It was here that he toiled and reared his family, the deceased being one of the younger sons. Like that other Crookwell pioneer, Benjamin Warn, the late Benjamin Stephenson established n the property a family cemetery and it was his wish that his family would all be interred there. Twenty seven years ago, however, a son of the deceased, Fred., pre-deceased him and in accordance with the father's wish he was laid to rest beside the son.

Deceased married a Miss Christie of "Willow Dale" Wheeo, and took up a selection off the Binda Road. Later, for many years he successfully managed the "Willow Tree" Estate. Later still, he took up residence at Brooklands and about seven years ago leased "Almond Grove", Glen Erin, which, together with his eldest son, Harold, he had successfully farmed.

The late Mr. Stephenson was a man of quite disposition, respected by all who knew him.

Besides his widow, three sons and four daughters survive him. One son, Fred., as already stated, predeceased him by 27 years. The surviving sons are Harold (Glen Erin), Charles and Cecil (Crookwell), Mrs. G. Hills (Wheeo), Mrs. Bassingthwaite (Crookwell), Mrs. A.S. Marmont (Golspie) and Miss Freda Stephenson (Glen Erin)
Two brothers, William and James (Crookwell) and one sister (Mrs. G. Charnock) also survive.

The funeral took place on Saturday, Sept 16th, and despite the hour (mid-day) was largely attended. The service at the graveside was conducted by the Rev H. Polkinghorne. Many beautiful floral tributes were in evidence. Amongst them the following were noted: - wife, Harold and Fred.; Wilga; Fred and Ada; Cec, Flo and grandchildren; Minnie, Norman and grandchildren, Charlie Beatrice and grandchildren; George and Alice; Ern, and Ada; Mr and Mrs George Plumb and family; Mrs. and Mrs. A. Jones and family; J. and M. Robbie and family; Mr and Mrs P. Parker and family; members of the Brooklands Tennis Club.

  Burial Notes:

Inscription:
HENRY
STEPHENSON
Died
14th Sept 1933
Aged 73 Years
Erected by his fond
Wife and Family

  Noted events in his life were:

• Newspaper: Advertising, 1909 Apr 3, Sydney District, New South Wales, Australia. ⁵ Advertising. (1909, April 3). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 20. Retrieved December 16, 2011, from <http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article15048217>
On account Mr. HENRY STEPHENSON, Wheeo
PRINCE ROYAL, Rich Brown, aged, by Highland Chief from Blossom.

• Probate Notice: In the Will of HENRY STEPHENSON, 1933 Sep 29. ⁶ Advertising. (1933, September 29). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 3. Retrieved December 16, 2011, from <http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article17010865>

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW SOUTH WALES -Probate Jurisdiction -In the Will of HENRY STEPHENSON late of Grabben Gullen In the State of New South Wales Retired Farmer deceased -Application will be made after fourteen days from publication hereof that Probate of the Will of the abovenamed deceased may be granted to HAROLD JAMES STEPHENSON and GEORGE HILLS the Executors named therein and all persons having any claim against the Estate of the said deceased are required to forward particulars thereof to the undersigned within the said period and all notices may be served at the undermentioned ad- dress. C. T. CLIFTON, Proctor, Crookwell. By his Agents, ARTHUR J. MCDONALD and CO., Solicitors 10 O'Connell-street, Sydney.

• Probate: Granted, 1933 Oct 25, New South Wales, Australia. ⁷ Item number or control symbol:
Series 4-191731
Title:
Henry Stephenson - Date of Death 14/09/1933, Granted On 25/10/1933

Henry married Eliza Jane Christie [2413] [KG9P-VFQ] [MRIN: 725], daughter of James Christie Esq. [5205] [KGCG-YD8] and Harriet Brown [23523] [LHC8-636], in 1884 in Crookwell, King County, New South Wales.¹ (Eliza Jane Christie [2413] [KG9P-VFQ] was born in 1863 in Yass, King County, New South Wales,⁸ died on 1935 Nov 22 in Crookwell District, New South Wales, Australia ⁹ and was buried in Crookwell Cemetery, Georgiana County, New South Wales ³.)