Marcus Arthur Dean (abt. 1887 - 1965)

Born about 1887 in Echuca, Victoria, Australia

Husband of Mabel Janetta (Barr) Dean — married 5 Nov 1917 in Brunswick, Victoria, Australia

Died 7 Oct 1965 at about age 78 in Malvern, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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Biography

Marcus Dean was born in Victoria, Australia

Birth

Marcus was born in about 1887 in Echuca, Victoria, Australia.^[1]He is the son of Marcus Wakeford Dean & Elizabeth Martha Sugden

Electoral Register 1909

In 1909 Marcus was a "Labourer" living in Echuca, Victoria, Australia with his mum and dad.^[2]

Military

Marcus Arthur Dean enlisted into the AIF at Melbourne on 19 September 1916 and was given the service number 3137. He declared he was born at Echuca, Victoria and was 29y 7m of age, unmarried. He nominated his father Marcus W Dean of Echuca as his next of kin. He previous employment as foreman shunter in the Victorian Railways. He was 5' 8 1/2" tall and weighed 151lbs. His chest measurements were 34-37" with medium complexion, grey eyes and black hair. His religion was C of E. He had 2 vaccination marks on his left arm, a scar on his right knee and a birthmark centre back. He was considered fit for active service at melbourne on 19 September 1916.

On 17 September 1916 Marcus was allocated to A Company 23rd battalion at Royal Park. On 7 November 1916 he was transferred to Depot Battalion and then on 28 November 1916 he was transferred to 8th Re-inforcements, 60 Battalion. He embarked for Overseas service at Melbourne on 16 December 1916 on board "Medic" and disembarked Plymouth, England on 18 February 1917 and marched in to 15th Training Battalion, Hurdcott. On 25 April 1917 he marched into No2 Command Depot, Weymouth.

Marcus embarked England for return to Australia "for Home Service" on 22 July 1917 on board HMAT A71 "Nestor" suffering "enlarged thyroid and shortening of breath". He disembarked Melbourne on 24 September 1917 and was discharged 30 October 1917.

Marcus was not eligible for the 1914-15 Star or the Victory Medal but on a date unknown hereceived his British War Medal.

On 30 November 1936 the service documents relating to Marcus were forwarded to the Deputy Commissiioner, Repatriation Commission, Melbourne.^[3]

Marriage

Marcus married Mabel Janetta Barr on the 5 November 1917 in the Presbyterian Manse Church, Brunswick, Victoria, Australia.^[4]

DEAN- BARR. — On the 7th November, at the Presbyterian Manse, Brunswick, by the Rov. Crockett, Marcus Arthur (late 60th Battalion) second son of Mr and Mrs M Dean, Echuca. to Mabel Jeanette, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W Barr, Davison Street, Brunswick. Present address, Seymour.^[5]

Electoral Register 1919

In 1919 Marcus was a "Railway Employee" living with his wife Mabel in Gouldburn Street, Seymour, Echuca, Victoria, Australia.^[6]

Electoral Register 1931

In 1931 Marcus was a "Railway Guard" living with his wife Mabel at 54 Broughton Road, Surrey Hills, Flinders, Victoria, Australia.^[7]

Electoral Register 1943

In 1943 Marcus was a "Railway Guard" living with his wife Mabel at 23 St John's Street, Surrey Hills, Deakin, Victoria, Australia.^[8]

Radio Interwiew 1953

Old Echucaite for Radio Interwiew: President of the Old Echucaites Association, Mr Marcus Dean will be interviewed in 3UZ's "50 and Over" program on Sunday night. Mr Dean has. for many years, held the position of special guard to the Victorian Railways Commissioners, and in that capacity has had charge of "Royal trains" previously. He was "tipped"' as guard for the Royal Train when the late King was to have visited Australia and may hold the position when Queen Elizabeth II visits Victoria next year. A native of Echuca, Mr Dean will no doubt have something to say on the Centenary of Echuca and the forthcoming "Back To," and this coupled with Ms wealth of railway experience will make interesting listening. Members of the Old Echucaites Association commend the interview to local residents as being both informative and entertaining.^[9]

Electoral Register 1954

In 1954 Marcus was a "Railway Guard" living with his wife Mabel at 23 St John's Street, Surrey Hills, Deakin, Victoria, Australia.^[10]

Death

Marcus passed away on the 7 October 1965 (DOD and place confirmed on probate record) in East Malvern, Victoria, Australia.^[11]

Burial

Marcus was cremated on the 11 October 1965 at Springvale Botanical Cemetery, 600 Princes Highway, Springvale, Victoria, Australia.^[12][13]

Memorial Inscription

3137 Private

M.A.Dean

60 Battalion

7-10-1965 Aged 78

Obituary

An Echuca Man who was guard on the trains which made Royal tours in Victoria died in Melbourne recently. He was Mr Marcus Arthur Dean who was born in Echuca in 1887 and educated at the Echuca State School. After leaving school he was employed for some time by the firm of Brown and Corke in the high street one of the leading employers of the town. Leaving this firm Mr Dean gained employment with the Victoria Railways. He started with Casual work at the Echuca Wharf doing train shunting under the direction of the late Mr Adam King who was Wharf Master. He continued with this work until 1907 when he was transferred to Woomelang to help handle the water trains which were relieving the severe drought conditions in that district. His next position was at Seymour where he remained for some considerable time, obtaining his guard’s certificate in 1912. During the following years, he attained the position of leading guard for Victorian Railway passenger trains. He was the guard chosen for the touring Governmental and Commissioner’s trains and for the touring train of Lord and Lady Baden Powell. He was also the guard associated with the late Sir Harold Clapp in the launching of the Spirit of Progress. After 48 years of service his retirement was due in 1952 but at the request of the Commissioner’s he was asked to continue for an extra 18 months to act as guard for the royal tour in 1954, during which he visited Echuca with the Royal Train. He was an active member of the Old Echucaites Association as it was then known over many years and was president on three occasions. He held the position when the Association visited Echuca for the centenary celibations of the town in 1953 and continued his active work as a committee member until prevented from doing so by illness. The Reverend H.W.G. Nicholas a former curate Christ Church, Church of England conducted the service at the funeral parlors and at the Springvale Crematorium. In his service at the funeral parlors, Mr Nicholas spoke of his close friendship with Mr Dean’s family and friends would mourn his loss. He will always be remembered for his kindly and brotherly friendship, geniality and warm heartedness. His was the grace and charm that is the adornment of a man that loves and fears his God Mr Nichols said. Mr Dean married in 1917, his wife a Maryborough girl Mabel Barr, who survives him, together with a daughter Myra, a son-in-law and two grandchildren, Rosalind and Philip. Mrs Dean will continue to live at 11 Wynyeh Street, Darling S.E.5.^[14]

Probate

The probate for Marcus was granted on the 17 Jan 1966.^[15]

Research Notes

Acknowledgement

• Some additional information and photos have kindly been supplied by Gordon Dowell (Grand Son) from the Charles Dowell Collection.

Sources

1. ↑ Birth: "Australia, Birth Index, 1788-1922"
   Pioneer Index, Victoria 1836-1888; Registration Number: 2719
   Ancestry uk Record 1778 #188700 (accessed 30 June 2022)
   Marcus Arthw Dean born on Abt 1887, child of Marcus Dean & Elizabeth Martha Sugden, in Echuca, Victoria.
2. ↑ 1909 Electoral Register: "Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980"
   Australian Electoral Commission; Canberra, Australia; Electoral Rolls
   Ancestry Sharing Link (free access)
   Ancestry uk Record 1207 #8927888 (subscription required, accessed 5 September 2022)
   Name: Marcus Arthur Dean; Gender: Male; Electoral Date: 1909; Electoral Place: Echuca, Echuca, Victoria, Australia.
3. ↑ Military: "Australia, World War I Service Records, 1914-1920"
   National Archives of Australia; Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia; B2455, First Australian Imperial Force Personnel Dossiers, 1914-1920
   Ancestry Sharing Link (free access)
   Ancestry uk Record 60864 #144429 (subscription required, accessed 5 September 2022)
   Name: Marcus Arthur Dean; Age: 29; Birth Year: abt 1885; Birth Place: Echuca, Victoria; Dossier Year Range: 1914-1920; Enlistment Place: Melbourne, Victoria; Service Number: 3137; Father: Marcus W Dean.
4. ↑ Marriage: "Australia, Marriage Index, 1788-1950"
   Great War Index Victoria 1914-1920; Registration Number: 8028
   Ancestry uk Record 1780 #4703565 (subscription required, accessed 5 September 2022)
   Name: Marcus Arth Dean; Marriage Date: 1917; Marriage Place: Victoria; Registration Date: 1917; Registration Place: Victoria, Australia; Spouse: Janetta Mabel Barr.
5. ↑ Newspaper Report: "The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954)"
   Trove Newspaper Archive Image (Free Access, accessed 5 September 2022)
   Re: Marcus Arthur Dean
   The Age Saturday 5 January 1918 on Page 5
6. ↑ 1919 Electoral Register: "Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980"
   Australian Electoral Commission; Canberra, Australia; Electoral Rolls
   Ancestry Sharing Link (free access)
   Ancestry uk Record 1207 #10529105 (subscription required, accessed 5 September 2022)
   Name: Marcus Arthur Dean; Gender: Male; Electoral Date: 1919; Electoral Place: Seymour, Echuca, Victoria, Australia.
7. ↑ 1931 Electoral Register: "Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980"
   Australian Electoral Commission; Canberra, Australia; Electoral Rolls
   Ancestry Sharing Link (free access)
   Ancestry uk Record 1207 #12496840 (subscription required, accessed 5 September 2022)
   Name: Marcus Arthur Dean; Gender: Male; Electoral Date: 1931; Electoral Place: Surrey Hills, Flinders, Victoria, Australia.
8. ↑ 1943 Electoral Register: "Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980"
   Australian Electoral Commission; Canberra, Australia; Electoral Rolls
   Ancestry Sharing Link (free access)
   Ancestry uk Record 1207 #18604033 (subscription required, accessed 5 September 2022)
   Name: Marcus Arthur Dean; Gender: Male; Electoral Date: 1943; Electoral Place: Surrey Hills, Deakin, Victoria, Australia.
9. ↑ Newspaper Report: "The Riverine Herald (Echuca, Vic. : Moama, NSW : 1869 - 1954; 1998 - 2002)"
   Trove Newspaper Archive Image (Free Access, accessed 5 September 2022)
   Re: Add Full Name
   The Riverine Herald Friday 8 May 1953 on Page 2
10. ↑ 1954 Electoral Register: "Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980"
    Australian Electoral Commission; Canberra, Australia; Electoral Rolls
    Ancestry Sharing Link (free access)
    Ancestry uk Record 1207 #29632005 (subscription required, accessed 5 September 2022)
    Name: Marcus Arthur Dean; Gender: Male; Electoral Date: 1954; Electoral Place: Surrey Hills, Deakin, Victoria, Australia.
11. ↑ Death: "Australia, Death Index, 1787-1985"
    Death Index Victoria 1921-1985; Registration Number: 22321
    Ancestry uk Record 1779 #2047464 (subscription required, accessed 5 September 2022)
    Name: Marcus Arthur Dean; Death Age: 78; Birth Date: abt 1887; Death Date: Abt 1965; Death Place: Heidelberg, Victoria; Registration Date: 1965; Registration Place: Australia; Father: Wakef Marcus; Mother: Martha Elizab Sugden.
12. ↑ Springvale Botanical Cemetery: Southerm Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (Free to view, accessed 11 September 2022)
    Re: Marcus Arthur Dean
    Cemetery location - Banksia, Wall Z, Niche 126
13. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
    Find A Grave: Memorial #243455533 (accessed 5 October 2022)
    Memorial page for Marcus Arthur dean (1887-7 Oct 1965), citing Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, Greater Dandenong City, Victoria, Australia (plot: Banksia, Wall Z, Niche 126); Maintained by cneill51 (contributor 50589665).
14. ↑ Newspaper Report: "Riverine Herald" Newspaper artical attached to profile
    Re: Marcus Arthur Dean
    Riverine Herald 3 November 1965
15. ↑ Probate: "Victoria, Australia, Wills and Probate Records, 1841-2009"
    Public Record Office Victoria; North Melbourne, Victoria; Victorian Wills, Probate and Administration Records 1841-1925; Series: VPRS 7591
    Ancestry uk Record 61315 #1234897 (subscription required, accessed 5 September 2022)
    Name: Marcus Arthur Dean; Death Date: 7 Oct 1965; Death Place: East Malvern; Occupation: Retired; Grant Date: 17 Jan 1966