John Gawthorne was born in Mudgee to Benjamin Gawthorne and Jane (nee Ward) on 8 May 1849. Susannah Sandry was born about March 1845 in Truro, Cornwall, England to William and Johanna. She travelled to Australia when about 6 years old as an Assisted Immigrant on the ship Fitzjames arriving in 1857 at Sydney and/or Newcastle.
Their children included:
- James Thomas - born 1873 (NSW BDM 13946/1873)
- Mary Jane - born 1874 (NSW BDM 14550/1874); married Walter Henry Hough in Gulgong in 1898
- Mabel Matilda - born 1877 (NSW BDM 15608/1877)
- Hannah Victoria - born 1879 (NSW BDM 17782/1879)
- Johanna Maude - born 1881
- Hilda - born 1883
- John - born 1886 (NSW BDM 27345/1886)
- Ernest William - born 21 May 1889 (NSW BDM 27300/1889)
- Cecil Noel - born 1891 (NSW BDM 23303/1891)
- Unnamed female - born and died 1895 (NSW BDM 5431/1895) (NSW BDM 2072/1895)
- Muriel born 1896?
See family tree on Wikitree
Susannah Gawthorne at Gudgeon's Cottage
Source: Gulgong Pioneers Museum
This photo show's Gudgeon's Cottage in the 1930s. Before being relocated into the grounds of the Pioneers Museum, the cottage was situated next to the Belmore Hotel on Herbert Street.
John Gawthorne died on 3 Dec 1920 and is buried in Mudgee (NSW BDM 17435/1920).
Susannah Gawthorne died 30 December 1939 at 89 years of age (NSW BDM 3146/1940). She is buried in Gulgong cemetery.
Source: Austcemindex
1920 - Death of an Old Identity. MR. JOHN GAWTHORNE.
The death took place, at the Mudgee District Hospital, on Friday, of one of the oldest identities of Mudgee district, in the person of Mr. John Gawthorne, aged 71. The deceased was born at Mudgee, and lived in this district all his life, where he was engaged in farming.
For many years he managed farms at Tallewang, and other places. He was a fine, steady, straightforward man, and was held in the highest respect and esteem by all who knew him. He was a very well known figure, and had aquaintances from far and wide. His wife predeceased him by many years [???]. Some few years ago Mr. Gawthorne retired from farming, and up till quite recently lived with his daughter, Mrs. R. Graham, of Mortimer-street, Mudgee. About a month ago he was admitted to hospital, where he remained until the time of his death. The following children are left: — James Gawthorne, Mrs. Walter Hough (Sydney), Mrs. John Smith (Mudgee), Mrs. R. Graham, (Mudgee), Mrs. Sharrock (Gulgong), Mrs. Turner (Gulgong), and Mr. Cecil Gawthorne (Coolah). He is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: — William and Henry (Mudgee), James (Crudine), Daniel (W.A.), Mrs. George Oram (Mudgee), Mrs. George Southwick (Mudgee), Mrs. Keddy (Sydney), Mrs. Goodiff (Sydney), and Mrs. George Pitt (Lismore). There are also a great number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The remains were interred in the Church of England portion of the general cemetery on Saturday. The Rev. Canon Dunstan officiated at the graveside. Mr. J. C. Swords conducted the funeral arrangements.
1928 - [ILLNESS]
1931 - BROKEN LEG.
There are four patients confined to their rooms at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. Turner, of the White City. Mr. Turner himself is indisposed with the mumps, his brother Mr. W. Turner, and Mrs. Turner's mother, Mrs. Gawthorne, are indisposed and Miss Elsie Turner is suffering with the mumps.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 13 Sep 1928 Page 10
1928 - MANY HAPPY RETURNS.A beautiful birthday cake on display in a local shop window on Saturday last, was greatly admired. The cake was brought from Sydney to Gulgong by Mr C. Gawthorne for his mother's 77th birthday. Naturally Mrs Gawthorne was a proud woman on Saturday. Her descendants number 44 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
1931 - PERSONAL
Mrs. J. Gawthorne, of Gulgong, and who is well and favorably known to many in Mudgee, is reported to be rather seriously ill.
A sad accident occurred late on Sunday night last when Mrs. Gawthorne, who was staying with her daughter, Mrs. Turner, and Mr. J. Turner, of White City, Gulgong, broke her leg. It is surmised that Mrs. Gawthorne, who is 79 years of age and has not been in good health, was getting out of bed when she fell. Much sympathy is felt for the grand old lady.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 16 Jul 1931 Page 12
1934 - [BIRTHDAY]
MRS J. Gawthorn, of Sydney (mother of Mrs J. Turner, of Gulgong), celebrated her 83rd birthday at the residence of her daughter in Sydney on Wednesday last. Congratulations.1937 - FINE GULGONG LADY CELEBRATES HER 86th BIRTHDAY THIS DAY!
Mrs. John Gawthorne, senr., who lives with her daughter, Mrs. J. Turner, of White City, Gulgong, today celebrates her 86th birthday. Mrs. Gawthorne is in good health and spirits. She originally came from England with her father, the late Mr. S. Sandry, and brothers, and settled in Mudgee, having lived there and in the Gulgong district since the age of six. Her sons and daughters all wish her many more birthdays. The children are: Mrs. J. Turner (Gulgong), Mr. J. Gawthorne, Mesdames J. Kurtz and C. Collls (Mudgee), Messrs. C. and E. Gawthorne, Mesdames W. Hough and W. Sharrocks (Sydney), and Mr. Jim Gawthorne (Queensland). There are 46 grandchildren and 50 great-grandchildren. Heartiest congratulations!
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 26 Aug 1937 Page 17
1937 - [VISIT]
Mrs. John Gawthorne. senr., who has been living with her daughter, Mrs. J. Turner, of White City, Gulgong, and who recently celebrated her 86th birthday, went to Mudgee over the week-end where she is staying with her daughter, Mrs. M. Smith, of Mealey Street.
1940 - Mrs. Susanah Gawthorne
A VERY old and highly respected resident of this district in the person of Mrs. Susanah Gawthorne, died in Mudgee on Saturday, December 30th, at the age of 89 years.
The old lady had not been experiencing the best of health during recent months, but her death, although not unexpected, was a matter for deep regret amongst a wide circle of friends. A family of three sons and five daughters is left to mourn, including Jack (Mudgee), Ernest (Sydney), Cecil (Sydney), and Mesdames W. Hough (Sydney), Kurtz (Mudgee), Sharrock (Gulgong), C. Colless (Mudgee), and Turner (Wellington). The remains were interred in the Methodist portion of the Gulgong cemetery, the Rev. J. Fullerton officiating at the graveside. The funeral arrangements were in the hands of Mrs. H. Barton.
1953 - [WEDDING]
The wedding will be celebrated tomorrow at St. John's Church of England, Mudgee, of Valerie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Gawthorne, and Mr. Herbert George (Bert) Adams.
