Herbert Astill (abt. 1862 - 1910)

Born about 1862 in Orange, New South Wales, Australia

Ancestors

Husband of Alicia Mary Josephine (Smith) Astill — married 1884 (to 1895) in New South Wales, Australia

Husband of Edith Millicent (Collins) Jones — married 1898 (to 8 Dec 1910) in Molong, New South Wales, Australia

Descendants

Died 8 Dec 1910 at about age 48 in Orange, New South Wales, Australia

Biography

Herbert Astill was born in the Colony of New South Wales (1788-1900)

Herbert Astill was born about 1862, his birth registered that year in Orange, New South Wales, the son of William Astill and his wife, Maria. ^[1]

Marriage. In 1884, he married Alecia Smith, their marriage registered in Orange, New South Wales. ^[2]

Herbert and Alicia registered the birth of three children: the first in Cowra, and the other two in Orange, New South Wales.

• Norman Herbert Astill (1891-1931)
• Maria Astill (1885- )
• Ethel M. Astill (1886- )

Widowed. Alicia died in 1895, her death registered at Orange, New South Wales. ^[3]

Marriage. In 1898, he married Edith Millicent Collins, their marriage registered in Molong, New South Wales. ^[4]

Children:

Death. Herbert died at Orange on 8th December, 1910, aged 49 years. ^[5]

Leader (Orange, NSW ) Thursday 8 December 1910 - Page 2

DEATH OF MR. H. ASTILL.

The death occurred at his residence, Anson-street, Orange, this morning, of Mr. Herbert Astill, at the age of 49 years. The cause of death was consumption, with which malady Mr. Astill had been afflicted during the past three years. During the past few days his condition was regarded as extremely critical, and it was not expected that he would survive what proved to be the culminating attack of the great white plague. The sorrow of the deceased's family at the sad loss which has befallen them is tempered with the reflection that the spirit has been released from a long suffering tenement. Mr. Astill bore his protracted illness bravely, and with cheerful fortitude. Up till the messenger of death came he exhibited a positive resignation and trust in the divine will, and there was no suggestion of rebellion. He never murmured nor complained. The circumstances are peculiarly sad and distressing. A wife and eight children deplore the irreparable loss of the husband and father. The deceased was twice married. The youngest child is but eight months old. The deep sympathy of the people of Orange will go out to the bereaved family in the peculiarly distressing circumstances surrounding the sad event. The funeral will take place to-morrow (Friday), the cortege leaving the deceased's late residence, Anson-street, at 3 o'clock, for the Church of England section of the Orange Cemetery. Mr. F. Ford has charge of the mortuary arrangements. ^[6]

Sources

1. ↑ Birth Index New South Wales Government. Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages. (Accessed: 24 Mar 2022) Births search: 1862 Birth Registration for Herbert ASTILL (William & Maria) Orange 11355/1862
2. ↑ Marriage Index New South Wales Government. Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages. (Accessed 24 Mar 2022) Marriage Search: 1884 Marriage Registration for Herbert ASTILL and Alecia SMITH, Orange, 6768/1884
3. ↑ Death, 1st wife New South Wales Government. Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages. Death Index. (Accessed: 18 Mar 2022) Deaths search: 1895 Death Registration for Aelicia A ASTILL [sic] (Benjamin & Mary A) Orange 9591/1895
4. ↑ Marriage Index New South Wales Government. Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages. (Accessed 24 Mar 2022) Marriage Search: 1898 Marriage Registration for Herbert ASTILL and Edith M COLLINS, Molong 3635/1898
5. ↑ Death Index New South Wales Government. Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages. Death Index. (Accessed: 24 Mar 2022) Deaths search: 1910 Death Registration for Herbert ASTILL (William & Maria) Orange 14756/1910
6. ↑ Obituary 1910 'DEATH OF MB. H. ASTILL', Leader (Orange, NSW : 1899 - 1945), 8 December, p. 2. , viewed 23 Mar 2022, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article252437826