Edward Gosper (1832 - 1906)

Born 18 Oct 1832 in Lower Portland Head, New South Wales, Australia

Ancestors

Husband of Louisa (Huxley) Gosper — married 31 Oct 1854 in Colo, NSW

Descendants

Died 6 Sep 1906 at age 73 in District Hospital, Merriwa, New South Wales,Australia

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Biography

Edward inherited two parcels of land at Upper Colo from his father, one parcel was a 40 acre property known as "Flat Rock Farm", the other was 50 acres adjoining "Flat Rock". These farms were sold to his brother in law, George Boyter, in 1865. At the time, Edward was recorded as a Drover living at Denman.

On his Death Certificate Edward's occupation was given as a farmer, fruit dealer and old age pensioner. When his estate was administered (he died intestate) he is recorded as a homestead selector.

Edward died from stroke and is buried in an unmarked grave in the Merriwa Church of England Cemetery.

Death notice:^[1]

Edward Gosper, aged 74, an old resident of; Merriwa district, and formerly of the Hawkesbury, died last week.

Sources

1. ↑ Australian Town and Country Journal, Wednesday 12 September 1906

• NSW BDM Marriage Registration 253/1854
• NSW BDM Death Registration 9437/1906
• "The Pragmatic Pioneers" - Dennis Gosper
• Gosper Family Tree