William and Mary Jane Farthing
Source: Julie Davies
William Farthing was born in 1864 in Mudgee (NSW BDM 11363/1864).
William married Mary Jane Hatton (known as "Dolly") in 1892 (NSW BDM 5170/1892). Their childen included:
- Elsie - born 1893
- William G - born 1894
- Ellen M H - born 1897
- Horace J - born 1900
- Walter R - born 1903
- Annie S - born 1906
- Violet L - born 1910
William Farthing died in Gulgong in 1926 (NSW BDM 622/1926). Mary Jane died 18 September 1952 (NSW BDM 18784/1952).
NEWS ITEMS
The late Mr. W. Farthing, who passed away recently, was an old and respected resident of Gulgong. He followed the occupation of a miner, and made many friends. The deceased has left a wife and grown-up family to mourn their loss. The arrangements for the funeral were carried out by Mr. S. Turner. A memorial service in memory of the late Mr. Farthing was held in the Presbyterian Church, Gulgong, on the Sunday evening before last. The sermon was preached by the Rev. A. G. Palmer. The preacher bore testimony to the industrious spirit and sturdy optimism of a spirit that embodied the best of the pioneer traditions. Carlyle's Gospel of Work, he stated, had found a practicable disciple and stressed the application of this essential truth to the needs of Australia to-day. The sympathy of the congregation was conveyed to the widow and members of the family. Miss Fyfe played "The Dead March" impressively, and the service closed in a spirit of hope and confidence in the future.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 22 Apr 1926 Page 5
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 22 Apr 1926 Page 5
September 18 1952 at Wentworthville late of Smithfield and Gulgong relict of the late William Farthing and dearly loved mother of William, Ellen (deceased), James, Walter and Sylvia, aged 86 years.
The death occurred at Wentworthville on Thursday last of Mrs. Mary Jane Farthing, late of Smithfield and Gulgong, and relict of the late William Farthing.
Deceased, who was 86 years of age, is survived by daughter and three sons, Messrs. William Farthing (who left Gulgong a few years ago), James Farthing and Walter Farthing.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 25 Sep 1952 Page 17Sympathy has been extended to Sergeant Farthing, of Shoalhaven Street, Kiama on the death of his mother, Mrs. Mary Jane Farthing, who died in a Sydney Hospital last week at the age of 86 years.
