Edward Summerton (1862 - 1939)

Husband of Emily Louisa (Unknown) Summerton — married 1890 in Barossa, South Australia, Australia

Descendants

Died 28 Aug 1939 at about age 77 in Semaphore, South Australia

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Biography

Edward was born in 1862.

father of the groom - Oswald Edward Summerton

The sudden death of Mr. Edward Summerton, at 32 Dudley Street, Semaphore, a former well-known resident of Broken Hill. He was a moulder when at the Barrier and from his youth took a keen interest in music, especially bands. He was the conductor of the A.M.A. Band 1906-7. A son, Mr. Oswald Summerton, is well known for his musical achievements in Sydney (solo cornet). Mr. E. Summerton, who was 77yrs, has left a widow Emily Louisa, and adult family. Two daughters (Mesdames J. H. Cheffirs of Wolfram St. and R. S. Rowe of Morgan St.) reside in Broken Hill. The news of his death has come as a surprise, as in spite of his age he enjoyed good health and was very active.

Sources

• Genealogy SA online databases:

Marriage index: 1916 Book/Page. 268/612 of his Son Death:- 1939 Reg. 616/3981