Benjamin Harrison Blechynden (1874 - 1952)

Born 8 Sep 1874 in Picton, Western Australia

Ancestors

Husband of Bertha Mary (Giblett) Blechynden — married 1904 in Dingup School, Western Australia, Australia

Died 19 May 1952 at age 77 in Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

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Biography

The Late Mr. B. Blechynden ^[1]
The death occurred on May 19 of Benjamin Harrison Blechynden at his home at Glentullock, about 14 miles from Bridgetown, at the age of 78 years. He was the eldest of two sons of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Blechynden, of Glenpennant, Manjimup, and was born in Bunbury in 1874. There were also nine daughters in the family. The deceased farmed on his father's property and in 1904 married at Dingup Bertha Mary Giblett, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Giblett, pioneer's of the Warren district. Then he took up land at Glentullock, where he remained ever since. His wife predeceased him 14 years ago. Glentullock was well known for sheep raising. Mr. Blechynden was a great advocate for district progress and always worked to achieve that end, but he did not take a prominent part in public life. He had been ailing for some time. He is survived by two sons and three daughters.
The funeral took place on Wednesday last, when the remains were interred in the Anglican portion of the Balbarrup Cemetery, near Manjimup, alongside those of his wife. The Rev. A. H. Tassell performed the graveside service, which was attended by representatives of most of the pioneer families of the Bridgetown and Manjimup districts. The pall bearers were Messrs. Leo Wheatley, O. J. Sparks, Kent Smith and W. Wheatley.

Blechynden Cemeteries

Balbarrup Second Cemetery

Blechynden, Benjamin. - OzBurial no dates

Find A Grave: Memorial #156512502 - with photos

People – LifeTree

Birth registration : (1841-1932) ^[2]
Surname Given Names | Father | Mother | Place of Birth | Number | and Year
Blechynden Benjamin Allison | Walter | Needs Jane | Picton | 15915 | 1874

Marriage registration : (1841-1936) ^[2]
Surname Given Names Sex | Spouse Surname | Given Names Sex | Place | Number | Year
Blechynden Benjamin Harrison Male | Giblett Bertha Mary Female | Dingup School | 19 | 1904

Blechynden Benjamin H Male | | Blackwood | 42 | 1952

Sources

1. ↑ The Late Mr. B. Blechynden (1952, May 30). The Blackwood Times
   (Bunbury, WA : 1905 - 1920; 1945 - 1955), p. 3. Retrieved September 21, 2019,
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} Pioneers Index wa.gov format change 1906/1954