Albert Henry Futcher (1876 - 1954)

Born 13 Nov 1876 in Bethnal Green, London, England

Ancestors

Died 19 Aug 1954 at age 77 in Crookwell, New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

Albert was admitted to School on 16th June, 1984, by his mother, Annie, of 32 Hague Street. He came to Australia with his sister, Annie, in 1888 on the "Oroya". Having lost both his parents, he came out to his uncle (the late Henry Kensit, of "Wooford," Narrawa).

The 1930, 1934, 1937 and 1949 Electoral Rolls show him as a Labourer at Woodford, Narrawa.

He died 19 August 1954.^[1]

Probate was granted 9 Dec 1954.^[2]

Obituary

Obituary

LATE ALBERT H. FUTCHER

The death occurred at the Crookwell District Hospital on Thursday, August 19, of Albert Futcher, aged 77 years.

His passing was not unexpected as he had been in failing health for some considerable time, having spent the last two months in hospital.

Born in London, he came to Australia with his sister, Annie (Mrs. Van Kampen) in 1888 in the S.S. "Oroya."

Having lost both his parents, he came out to his uncle (the late Henry Kensit, of "Woodford," Narrawa) with whom he lived for many years. Later, he lived in Wheeo on a property left to him by his uncle. There he lived until his death. From this home he also managed a property he purchased .near Binda.

Mr. Futcher was highly respected in the Narrawa, Wheeo and Crookwell districts for his kindly disposition and generously contributed towards the Crookwell Hospital and many other institutions.

The deceased was a bachelor and is survived by one sister in. England (Mrs. F. Crowfoot) and several nieces and nephews in Sydney.

A service was held in St. Bartholomew's Church of England on Friday, August 20 by the Rev. J. G. Donoghue. The remains were then conveyed to Sydney for cremation at the Northern Suburbs Crematorium.

The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. T. E. Kennedy, of Crookwell.

Sources

1. ↑ Crookwell Gazette (NSW : 1885 - 1954), Wednesday 15 September 1954, page 4 Obituary LATE ALBERT H. FUTCHER The death occurred at the Crookwell District Hospital on Thursday, August 19, of Albert Futcher, aged 77 years.
2. ↑ Western Sydney records centre

• *1881 England Census
• London, England, School Admissions and Discharges, 1840-1911
• 1930, 1934, 1937 and 1949 Electoral Rolls.
• NSW, Australia Index to Deceased Estate Files.