Rebecca (Townsend) Favell (1840 - 1908)

Born 17 Apr 1840 in Kurrajong, New South Wales, Australia

Ancestors

Wife of John Arthur Favell — married 9 Nov 1881 in Bathurst, NSW, Australia

Descendants

Died 6 Jul 1908 at age 68 in Pretty Plains, New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

Rebecca, daughter of William Townsend and Rebecca Sunderland was born on 17th April 1840 at Kurrajong and baptised at St Peters in Richmond on 24th May 1840. ^[1]

Rebecca Townsend and John Arthur Favell commenced their relationship somewhere around 1861, and married at Bathurst on 9th November 1881. ^[2]

Electoral Roll 1903 Pretty Plains, New South Wales, Australia.

Rebecca passed away from Pneumonia and Pleurisy on the 6th July 1908 at Pretty Plains and was interned at Milthorpe cemetery on 8th July 1908. ^[3], Find A Grave: Memorial #184522419, Australian Cemetery Index, Billion Graves.

Obituaries

Leader, Wednesday 8 July 1908, page 4

DEATH OF MRS. FAVELL.

We regret to have to record the death of Mrs. Arthur Favell, which sad event occurred on Monday night, at the age of 67 years. The deceased lady was an old and highly respected resident of the Millthorpe district for many years. She leaves a husband and family and a large number of relatives and friends to mourn their loss, to whom we extend our sincere sympathy in their sad bereavement. The funeral takes place today, leaving her late home for the Millthorpe cemetery at 11 o'clock. Mr. D. J Wenban has charge of the mortuary arrangements. ^[4]

Western Champion, 24 July 1908, page 22

Miilthorpe News.

THE LATE MRS. FAVELL.

In connection with the regretted demise of Mrs Arthur Favell, briefly reported by us yesterday an esteemed contributor supplies the following details:—"The deceased lady was a resident of Pretty Plains for over 30 years, and was a sister of Mr. John Townsend. She was born at Kurrajong, Richmond, N.S.W, in the year 1841. The late Mrs. Favell was widely respected and beloved by all who had the privilege of knowing her, and her many acts of charity will remain green for many years to come, as nothing was a trouble to her to help those in need. Her cheerfulness and loving disposition was a great comfort to her many friends for whom she could not do too much. Snow and cold never prevented her from attending to the many wants of the sick and needy. The world is all the better for the many noble acts the late revered lady is responsible for, and the poorer for having lost her. The deceased lady has left nine children to mourn her loss, viz., Mrs. Samuel Hawke, of Mt Pleasant; Mrs. William Glasson, of Cumnock; Mrs. C. Hawke, of Canoblas; Mrs. W. Dean, of Grenfell; Mrs. W Brabyn, of Sydney; Mrs. W. Slbraa, of Nyngan; Mrs. E. Sampson, of Wolgan, Mrs. T. Croft, of Hamilton., Newcastle; and Miss Dora, the only single daughter. There was only one son, who died in infancy. The remains were interred in the Church of England portion of the Millthorpe cemetery, yesterday afternoon. The Rev. R. H. Kelly officiated at the grave. The mortuary arrangements were carried out by Mr. D. J. Wenhan. ^[5]

BURIAL: In Memory of Rebecca the beloved wife of Arthur FAVELL. died July 6 1908 aged 68 years. At Rest. Also a son. Also Arthur John FAVELL. died 28 July 1917 aged 79 years. Thy will be done.

Other Research

As at 1908: Ellen 45, Thalia 43, Mary 41, Fanny 39, Ada 37, Bertha 35, Annie 33, Minnie 31, Dora 29, 1 male deceased.

Sources

1. ↑ NSW BDM, http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/Pages/family-history/family-history.aspx, V1840924 24A/1840, V184063 158/1840. "V1840924 24A/1840 TOWNSEND REBECCA WILLIAM REBECCA, V184063 158/1840 TOWNSEND REBECCA WILLIAM REBECCA."
2. ↑ NSW BDM, http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/Pages/family-history/family-history.aspx, "3100/1881 FAVELL JOHN A TOWNSEND REBECCA BATHURST"
3. ↑ NSW BDM, http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/Pages/family-history/family-history.aspx, "10713/1908 FAVELL REBECCA JOHN MARY ORANGE."
4. ↑ "DEATH OF MRS. FAVELL." Leader (Orange, NSW : 1899 - 1945) 8 July 1908: 4. Web. 14 Nov 2019 <http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article252373225>.
5. ↑ "Obituary." Western Champion (Parkes, NSW : 1898 - 1934) 24 July 1908: 22. Web. 14 Nov 2019 <http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article111918534>.

• "PROBATE COURT." The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) 30 October 1897: 7. Web. 7 Oct 2021 <http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article14106631>.
• "DEATH OF MRS. FAVELL." Leader (Orange, NSW : 1899 - 1945) 8 July 1908: 4. Web. 7 Oct 2021 <http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article252373225>.
• "Obituary." Western Champion (Parkes, NSW : 1898 - 1934) 24 July 1908: 22. Web. 7 Oct 2021 <http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article111918534>.
• "Family Notices" Leader (Orange, NSW : 1899 - 1945) 6 July 1909: 3. Web. 7 Oct 2021 <http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article252393223>.
• "Family Notices" The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) 6 July 1910: 8. Web. 7 Oct 2021 <http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article15141306>.
• Source: S1 Birth Certificate BDM Birth - NSW OTHER https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au Certainty: 2 Master Listing Source: Y
• Source: S2 Death Certificate BDM Death - NSW OTHER https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au Certainty: 2