William Braithwaite (abt. 1847 - 1928)

Born about 1847 in Windermere, Westmorland, England, United Kingdom

Husband of Marion (Bryce) Braithwaite — married 1885 (to 24 Dec 1919) in Tomerong, New South Wales, Australia

Died 9 Jun 1928 at about age 81 in Nowra, New South Wales, Australia

Biography

William Braithwaite was born at Windermere, Westmorland, England, in about 1847.^[1]

He migrated to New South Wales, following his brother Ishmael.

He married Marion Bryce at Errowal (near Tomerong) in 1885.^[2] Marion died in 1919.

He passed away in 1928,^[3] and was interred in the Nowra cemetery.^[4]

Obituary

MR. WM. BRAITHWAITE^[1]

The death of Mr William Braithwaite, a very old and highly esteemed resident of Nowra, occurred at the home in Hyam street early on Friday morning last. He had reached the big age of 80 years. The old gentle man had been ill for about a fortnight suffering pleurisy, and pneumonia supervened some little time before his death. He was native of Windermere, Westmorland (England) and emigrated to New South Wales, 52 years ago, following his brother, the late Mr. I. Braithwaite, who predeceased him some months ago. Soon after landing in Sydney he came to the tablelands, following the gold fields and thence to the coast, settling at Tomerong where he married Marion Bryce (daughter of the late Wm Bryce) who predeceased him by 10 years. After remaining at Tomerong for a short term he came to Nowra where he engaged in his calling, that of builder and contractor, and was very successful. Making a competence he lived the retired life and left his business as a trader and that of undertaker to the management of his, son, Alec, in 1919.

Deceased was a man of sterling character whose word was his bond. He took an intelligent interest in public matters and was always a generous giver to a worthy cause. He was a great supporter of the Nowra Town Baths, and despite his age, was a regular visitor to enjoy his dip. For a time he was a member of the Nowra Council, which position he worthily fulfilled. He leaves five in family, two sons and three daughters, viz, Messrs. John and Alexander Gordon ; Mrs. Minnie Carruthers (Darlinghurst), Mrs. J. H. Bryce (Nowra), and Miss A. Braithwaite, who nursed her father during his illness. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon and was very largely attended, the interment taking place in the Presbyterian portion of the Nowra public cemetery. The last sad rites at the graveside were conducted by the Rev. J. H. G. Auld, B.A.

Research Notes

Ishmael Braithwaite's obituaries:

• Obituary. (1927, October 5). The Shoalhaven Telegraph (NSW : 1881 - 1937), p. 6. Retrieved May 31, 2021, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article135359815
• MR. ISH. BRAITHWAITE. (1927, October 7). The Nowra Leader (NSW : 1909 - 1939), p. 4. Retrieved May 31, 2021, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article214040990

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} OBITUARY. (1928, June 15). The Nowra Leader (NSW : 1909 - 1939), p. 3. Retrieved May 31, 2021, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article214039465
2. ↑ [New South Wales Births, Deaths & Marriages: marriage 7159/1885 BRAITHWAITE, WILLIAM & BRYCE, MARION, registration district: SHOALHAVEN
3. ↑ [New South Wales Births, Deaths & Marriages: death 9138/1928 BRAITHWAITE, WILLIAM, father: JOHN, mother: JANE, registration district: NOWRA
4. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (www.findagrave.com/memorial/152915890/william-braithwaite : accessed 31 May 2021), memorial page for William Braithwaite (unknown–9 Jun 1928), Find A Grave: Memorial #152915890, citing Nowra General Cemetery, Nowra, Shoalhaven City, New South Wales, Australia ; Maintained by Wooday2 (contributor 49066939)