Edward Ernest Parish (1902 - 1936)

Born 21 Feb 1902 in Horsham, Victoria, Australia

Ancestors

Husband of Hilda Gertrude (Cornish) Parish — married 1932 in Victoria, Australia

Died 12 Jan 1936 at age 33 in Natimuk, Victoria, Australia

Biography

Edward Parish was born in Victoria, Australia

Edward Ernest Parish was born 21st February 1902, his birth registered in Horsham, Victoria. He is the son of James Parish and Jane Milligan. ^[1]

Marriage. In 1932, in Victoria, he married a divorcee, Hilda Gertrude Cummings (nee Cornish). ^[2]

Edward and Hilda had two children:

• Robert Christopher Parish (1931-2001)
• Edward James Parish (1933-2000)

Death. Edward died 12th January 1936, aged 35. His death was registered at Natimuk, Victoria, recording his parents correctly. ^[3]

The Horsham Times (Vic) Tuesday 14 January 1936 p 4
DEATHS
PARISH.-On Sunday (suddenly) at Natimuk, Edward Ernest, of Horsham, youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Parish ; loved brother of William (Horsham) and Chris (Natimuk). Aged 35 years.
OBITUARY
The death occurred suddenly at Natimuk on Sunday of Mr. Edward Ernest Parish, of Kalimna Park, Horsham. Deceased was on a visit to his brother at Natimuk when he took ill and collapsed. The late Mr. Parish, who was 35 years old, was the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. James Parish, of Horsham. Deceased was well known throughout the Horsham district as a horse-breaker. Deep sympathy has been extended to his widow and two sons, and to the two step-sons and two step-daughters. There are also two brothers, William (Horsham) and Chris (Natimuk). The funeral will take place to-day at the Horsham Cemetery, the cortege leaving his late residence at 2.30 o'clock. ^[4]

Burial. Horsham Cemetery. ^[5]

The Horsham Times (Vic) Friday 17 January 1936 p 5
OBITUARY
The funeral of the late Mr. Edward E. Parish took place at the Horsham Cemetery on Tuesday afternoon. The service at the graveside was read by the Rev. Father Conway. The coffin bearers were Messrs J. O'Donnell, J. Whitty, J. Boyle, W. Woods, A. Parish and A. Watts. The arrangements were carried out by Mr. E. H. Bye. ^[6]

In Memoriam. The Horsham Times (Vic) Tuesday 11 January 1938 p 2
IN MEMORIAM
PARISH.-In loving memory of my dear husband, Edward Ernest (Ted) Parish, who died 12th January, 1936. Loving father of Bobby and Teddy.
"Dearly loved and remembered always."
"Till we meet again."
— Inserted by his wife, sons and step-children, Kalimna Park. ^[7]

The Horsham Times (Vic) Tuesday 12 January 1937 p 2
IN MEMORIAM
PARISH.-In loving memory of my dear husband, Edward Ernest Parish. late of Kalimna park, Horsham, who died 12th January, 1936; dear loving father Bobby and Teddy. Fondly remembered by his step-children.
"To live in the hearts of those we love is not to die." ^[8]

Sources

1. ↑ Birth Index Department of Justice, Victoria Family history search : 1902 BIRTH REG, Edwd Ernt PARISH, reg 3588
2. ↑ Marriage index Dept of Justice, Victoria Family history search  : 1932 MARRIAGE, PARISH Edwd Ernest, CUMMINGS Hilda Gert'e, reg no 10735
3. ↑ Death Index Dept of Justice, Victoria Family history search : 1936 DEATH, PARISH Edward Ernest, reg no 14123
4. ↑ Obituary 1936 'Family Notices', The Horsham Times (Vic. : 1882 - 1954), 14 January, p. 4. , viewed 16 Jun 2018, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article73093514
5. ↑ Birth, Death & Burial from headstone index, Horsham Cemetery Cemeteries of South-West Victoria Ian Marr's Headstone Index. (DVD)
6. ↑ Funeral1936 'OBITUARY', The Horsham Times (Vic. : 1882 - 1954), 17 January, p. 5. , viewed 16 Jun 2018, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article73093705
7. ↑ In Memoriam 1938 'Family Notices', The Horsham Times (Vic. : 1882 - 1954), 11 January, p. 2. , viewed 16 Jun 2018, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article72585281
8. ↑ In Memoriam 1937 'Family Notices', The Horsham Times (Vic. : 1882 - 1954), 12 January, p. 2. , viewed 16 Jun 2018, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article73108518