Francis Joseph Herrmann (1852 - 1921)

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Biography

Francis Joseph HERRMANN, son of Peter HERRMANN and [?], was born on 4 November 1852, at [Germany?].

Francis married Catherine Mary ETTINGER , on 25 August 1875 ^[1] , at [Parramatta?], New South Wales (registered in 1875, at Parramatta) ^[1].

Francis was widowed in 1916; He remarried in 1919.

Francis died, aged 68 years, on 30 January 1921 ^[2] , at his residence (Elgin Street), at South Maitland, New South Wales (registered in 1921, at West Maitland) ^[2]. He was buried on 1 February 1921, at Campbell's Hill Cemetery ^[3], following a graveside service; a requiem mass had been held earlier the same day, at St John's Cathedral.

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1}
   New South Wales Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages. Marriage Search, online index (https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/lifelink/familyhistory/search/marriages : accessed 01 February 2024), Entry for FRANCIS HERRMANN and CATHERINE ELLINGER (1875); citing marriage registration no. 3732/1875. Groom Surname: HERRMANN; Groom Given Name(s): FRANCIS; Bride Surname: ELLINGER; Bride Given Name(s): CATHERINE; District: PARRAMATTA; Event Date: 25 AUG 1875.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1}
   New South Wales Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages. Death Search, online index (https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/lifelink/familyhistory/search/deaths : accessed 01 February 2024). Entry for FRANCIS J HERRMANN (1921); citing death registration no. 4337/1921. Surname: HERRMANN; Given Name(s): FRANCIS J; Father: PETER; Mother: [Not Indexed]; District: WEST MAITLAND; Event Date: 30 JAN 1921.
3. ↑
   Find a Grave, database and images (accessed 01 February 2024), memorial page for Francis Joseph Herrmann (4 Nov 1852–30 Jan 1921), Find A Grave: Memorial #80642784, citing Campbells Hill Cemetery, Maitland, Maitland City, New South Wales, Australia; Maintained by ProgBase (contributor 47278889). PLOT: "RC Sect D5 VAULT, plot 52". Gravesite Details: roman catholic.

   Headstone Inscription
   Of your | charity pray for the | soul of | CATHERINE MARY HERRMANN | who departed this life July 22 1916 | aged 60 years | FRANCIS HERRMANN | who departed this life Jan. 30. 1921 | aged 69 years | R.I.P.

• Death Notices/Funeral Notices/Obituaries
  

'Death of Mr. F. Herrmann'. (1921, January 31, Monday). The Maitland Daily Mercury (NSW : 1894 - 1939), p. 4. Retrieved 1 February 2024, from Trove: http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article123740664

Death of Mr. F. Herrmann.
We record with great regret, the death of Mr. Francis Herrmann, senior, an old and widely-esteemed townsman, which sad event occurred at his late residence, Elgin-street, South Maitland, yesterday morning at 4 o'clock. For the past two years, the deceased gentleman had not enjoyed the best of health, but for the last two months his ailment became serious and practically confined him to his home. During the week. he took a very serious turn, and all the members of his family were summoned to his bedside, but a day or two afterwards he rallied and appeared better and brighter, and it was not thought his end was so near. He chattered freely with those about him on Saturday afternoon and evening, but took a bad turn again during the night or early morning, and passed away unexpectedly. The late Mr. Herrmann was a native of Germany, coming to this state with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Herrmann, when an infant two years old. He was in his 69th year when he died. The family lived for many years at Cooks River, near Sydney, but when about 17 years of age, the deceased came to reside in Maitland, where he lived for the past 52 years, with the exception of a short period spent on the Hill-End and Tambaroora gold fields, in the days when gold mining was booming, being present when the largest nugget of gold was discovered in Beyer's and Holterman's claims at Hill End, which he helped to carry. He served his time in the tinsmithing business with his brother-in-law in Maitland, the late Mr. Henry Nies, and afterwards went into partnership with the late Mr. Charles Ayliffe, and afterwards on his own account. He remained in business for 45 years, retiring about two years ago, the business then passing into the hands of his son, Mr. Frank Herrmann. He was an industrious and indefatigable worker, and very successful in his business, yet he found time to participate in nearly all branches of social activities and sports. He was a member of the St. John's Cathedral Choir for a great many years, a prominent and devout churchman, a trustee of the Maitland School of Arts, a director of the Maitland Permanent Building Society, a member of the old Fire Brigade, of the Maitland Band, of the Maitland Rifle Club, secretary for a long time of the Maitland Bowling Club, and for a considerable period treasurer of the Grand United Order of Oddfellows. He was an excellent shot with a rifle and won many prizes and trophies on the various ranges in the district and at Randwick, while at athletic sports he was also successful. He was an enthusiastic support of football and cricket, a good amateur billiardist, and a member of the Newcastle Jockey Club for many years. He was one of the Hunter River representatives of a cricket match played on the Albion ground against an English eleven, and possessed a fine collection of trophies won in various branches of sport. He was of a very genial temperament, and made a host of friends, by whom he was greatly respected. He was twice married, his first wife dying about five years ago. He leaves a widow and family of four sons and six daughters, and one brother and two sisters survive, with whom much sympathy has been expressed. The sons are Messrs. Frank and Joseph (Maitland), Phillip and Reginald (Sydney), and the daughters are Sister Mary Clare of the Convent of Mercy, Branxton; Mrs. W. Maquire, Singleton; Mrs. P. Benham, Eskbank, Lithgow; Sister Mary Porpeton, Dominican Convent, West Maitland; and Misses Emily (Sydney) and Kitty Hermann (West Maitland). His only surviving brother is Mr. Foldeno Herrmann, of Sydney, and his sisters Mrs. Napper, of Rockdale, and Mrs. Ackermann, of Tamworth. There are 18 grandchildren in the family. The funeral is announced to leave St. John's Cathedral tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon at three o'clock. A solemn requiem mass will be celebrated in the cathedral at eight o'clock tomorrow morning for the repose of his soul. Members of the President branch Grand United Order of Oddfellows, and of the Maitland Bowling Club, are invited to attend the funeral.

• 'West Maitland'. (1921, February 3, Thursday). The Catholic Press (Sydney, NSW : 1895 - 1942), p. 31. Retrieved 1 February 2024, from Trove: http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article106266738