Silas Muscio (abt. 1869 - 1949)

Born about 1869 in Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia

Ancestors

Husband of Mabel Edith Aline (Isaacs) Muscio — married 1896 in St Peters, New South Wales, Australia

Died 12 Jun 1949 at about age 80 in Hornsby, New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

Silas Muscio was born in 1869, birth registered at Port Macquarie, NSW^[1].

Silas Muscio married Mabel Edith Alice Isaacs, daughter of Gilbert Isaacs and Elizabeth Ann Salmon, in 1896 in St Peters, NSW^[2]. Their sons (born in Queensland) were Arthur Millican Muscio 1897-1977^[3] and Alfred (Jack) Muscio 1900-1996^[4].

Silas died in June, 1949, his death registered at Hornsby, NSW^{[5] [6]}. Silas was buried in the cemetery of the Dural Uniting Church, Dural, NSW^[7].

^[8] Family Notices
MUSCIO, Silas (Reverend).—June 12, 1949, at his residence, Glenorie, dearly loved husband of the late Mabel Muscio and loved father of Arthur and Jack and dear father-in-law of Edna, and loved grandfather of Aline, David, Jan, and Phillip, aged 79 years.

^[9]THE LATE REV. S. MUSCIO
The Rev. Silas Muscio was laid to rest in the Dural Cemetery on the 14th June, 1949, after a service held at his home.
The Rev. G. E. Johnson, B.A., representing the President of the Conference, officiated. He was assisted by Rev. A. E. Putland, Chairman of the District, Rev. A. M. Sanders, Secretary of the Conference, and Dr. Collocott, M.A., B.D., Litt.D.
He was not well known to our N.S.W. Conference, having entered the Queensland Ministry in the year 1892. He laboured faithfully in that State, until failing health compelled him to relinquish active ministerial duties after twenty-one years of strenuous work.
He ministered faithfully in the following circuits: Clermont, Normanton, Mount Morgan, Beenleigh, Stanthorpe, Roma, Pittsworth and Lowood. While at Normanton he contracted malaria, which eventually caused his retirement.
From that time he was compelled to live a quiet life, and settled in the Glenorie district as an orchardist, and joined in fellowship with the Glenorie Church.
It can be said of him that his life, quiet and unassuming as it was, has left an impact upon those who associated with him, and this world is the richer for his having passed through it. Now the journey is ended we can be confident in our thoughts concerning him, for there is no doubt that he has received the commendation: Well done, good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.
Our deepest sympathy is extended to the bereaved family, and we feel sure they will be comforted in the knowledge that their father has been a faithful servant of God. — A.F.C.

^[10]ORDINATION SERVICE.
On Friday evening an ordination service was heid at which the Rev Silas Muscio, who had earlier in the day submitted himself to an examination by the conference in ministerial session, and had completed his four years' probation and passed his annual examinations successfully, was ordained, to the full work of the ministry.
The President of the conference presided, and after conducting the opening exercises, in accordance with the usual practice, proposed certain questions to the candidate for ordination, who gave satisfactory replies. The president, assisted by the Revs, the ex-president, the secretary, C. Stead and H. Youngman, then performed the ceremony of the " laying on of hands," and partook of the sacrament of the Lord's Supper with the newly ordained minister.
The ordination charge, based on Joshua 1.9 was impressively delivered by the ex-president.

^[11] SUMMIT.
Property Sales.-The orchard property owned by Mr. S. Muscio has changed hands, the price being well over £3000. Messrs. Watson Bros, from one of the Central districts were the purchasers.
Valedictory.-At the Residence of Mr. and Mrs. Bensley, sen., last Thursday night, a large gathering of friends, and those connected with the Methodist Church, assembled to bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. S. Muscio and family, who are leaving the district, and taking up their residence at Hornsby, N.S.W.
Games, music, and singing formed the earlier part of an enjoyable evening's entertainment, after which Mr. W. W. Burnett voiced the regret of the community and the Methodist Church in particular at losing a valued neighbour, friend, and church worker. On their behalf he made a presentation to Mr. Muscio and his wife of a silver cake dish and silver vase. The chairman's remarks were supported by Mr. Pringle and others. Mr. Muscio suitably responded on behalf of his wife and himself.
On behalf of the Sunday, School teachers and parents of the scholars, Mr. A. G. Hall presented Mr. Muscio with an Onoto fountain pen, and to Mrs. Muscio a case of silver afternoon teaspoons, to Mr. Jack Muscio a silver Eversharp pencil, and to Mr. Arthur Muscio a fountain pen.

^[12]Late Locals
Successful Students.—At the recent University examination of the Medical School (5th year), we find only three graduating with honors as M. B., Ch.M.—two of those being Dr Allan Muscio (who is a nephew of Mr Bernard Muscio, of Kingswood) and Dr Donald Wallace (brother of Mr F Wallace, of Springwood).
On a Visit.—Rev Silas Muscio, of Queensland, and family have been spending a few days at Mr Bernard Muscio's (the rev. gentleman's father's) residence at Kingswood. Rev S Muscio preached at Castlereagh on Sunday afternoon last, and recognised many faces whom he know when a student some years ago.

Sources

1. ↑ https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/lifelink/familyhistory/search/result? MUSCIO SILAS 16962/1869 BERNARD ELIZABETH PORT MACQUARIE
2. ↑ https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/lifelink/familyhistory/search/result? 1781/1896 MUSCIO SILAS ISAACS MABEL E A ST PETERS
3. ↑ https://www.familyhistory.bdm.qld.gov.au Arthur William Muscio Event date: 15/01/1897 Event type: Birth registration Registration details: 1897/C/11573: Mother: Mabel Edith Alice Isaacs Father: Lilas(sic) Muscio
4. ↑ https://www.familyhistory.bdm.qld.gov.au Alfred Jack Muscio Event date: 02/07/1900 Event type: Birth registration Registration details: 1900/C/7317: Mother: Mabel Edith Aline Isaacs Father: Silas Muscio
5. ↑ https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/lifelink/familyhistory/search/result? MUSCIO SILAS 12020/1949 BERNARD ELIZABETH HORNSBY
6. ↑ http://ryersonindex.org/search.php
   MUSCIO Silas Obituary 12JUN1949 Death 79 at Glenorie Manning River Times (Taree) 15JUN1949
   MUSCIO Silas Obituary 23JUN1949 Publication 79 late of Glenorie Wauchope Gazette 23JUN1949
7. ↑ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/170005808/silas-muscio Rev Silas Muscio BIRTH:1869 DEATH:12 Jun 1949 (aged 79–80) BURIAL: Dural Uniting Church Cemetery, Dural, The Hills Shire, New South Wales PLOT:Row M, Site 32.
8. ↑ https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/18118950?searchTerm=silas muscio The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tue 14 Jun 1949 Page 14
9. ↑ https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/155483541?searchTerm=silas muscio The Methodist (Sydney, NSW : 1892 - 1954) Sat 16 Jul 1949 Page 2 THE LATE REV. S. MUSCIO
10. ↑ https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/183090317?searchTerm=silas muscio The Week (Brisbane, Qld. : 1876 - 1934) Fri 6 Mar 1896 Page 12 ORDINATION SERVICE.
11. ↑ https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/20750382?searchTerm=arthur muscio The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933) Tue 22 Jul 1924 Page 9
12. ↑ https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/100911536?searchTerm=silas muscio Nepean Times (Penrith, NSW : 1882 - 1962) Sat 18 Jan 1902 Page 6 Late Locals