Person:James Henderson (176)

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James "Jerry" Edward Henderson
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Name James "Jerry" Edward Henderson
Alt Name Jerry _____
Alt Name Jerry _____
Gender Male
Birth[1] 16 Apr 1891 Eaglehawk, , Victoria, Australia
Occupation[7]
Death[2] 23 Jun 1940 Leslie Street, Eaglehawk, , Victoria, Australia
Burial[3][6] 24 Jun 1940 Eaglehawk Cemetery, Eaglehawk, , Victoria, AustraliaE-Mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.bencemtrust.com.au/Eaglehawk_Cemetery.htm Eaglehawk Cemetery 5 Victoria Street, 5 Victoria Street, Eaglehawk,, Victoria 3556 Australia (Grenfell Street, Reserve and Victoria Streets, adjacent to Neangar Memorial Park, Eaglehawk) The Government gazette dated 9th December 1863 stated "A site for a cemetery at Eaglehawk has been reserved by Order of the Government on 28th September 1863". The area reserved was 5 acres fronting Reserve Street. The Eaglehawk Old Monumental Section is laid out in orderly rectangular plats. It has all denominations and a Paupers section. There are many magnificent trees lining the roadways such as Bunya Pines, Morton Bay Figs, Oak, Hoop Pine, Canary Island Pine and Silky Oak. The first recorded burial at the Eaglehawk Cemetery is that of 21 year old John Edmond McDonough. He was interred in Grave 1 Section C on 6th July 1864. Today there is still a monument standing that was erected in his memory. There have been 6 Sextons live in the Sextons Residence formerly located near the front gates of the old monumental section. The cottage was built in the 1870's and was demolished in the 1970's.
Other[5][9] 24 Jun 1940 Bendigo Advertiser Newspaper
Other[5][10] 25 Jun 1940 Bendigo Advertiser Obituary
Other[4][8] Eaglehawk Cemetery, Eaglehawk, , Victoria, AustraliaSection: MON H2, Grave Number: 351 Gravesite
References
  1. Victorian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages. Federation Index Victoria, 1889-1901: Indexes to Births Deaths and Marriages in Victoria
    Year: 1891; Reg. Number: 11865.

    Surname: HENDERSON; Given Names: Jas Edwd; Sex: M; Father: Thos; Mother: Elenor BASSETT; Birth Place: EAGLEHAWK

  2. Digger - Victorian Death Index 1921 to 1985. (Version 2.21 Produced by Macbeth Geneological Services P/L, Coherent Software Australia Pty Ltd)
    Year: 1940; Reg Number: 17336.

    Surname: HENDERSON; Given Names: Jas Edw; Father: Henderson Thos; Mother: Elenor BASSETT; Death Place: EAGLEK; Age: 49; Age Code: ; Year: 1940; Reg Number: 17336

  3. Compiled by the Bendigo Group of the G.S.V. Eaglehawk Cemetry Register, 1864-1969. (Photocopy (Typescript)198-?]).
  4. Bendigo Cemeteries Trust Website. (http://www.bencemtrust.com.au)
    HENDERSON, JAMES EDWA Interment Number: 010884 Cemetery: EA GLEHAWK.

    HENDERSON, JAMES EDWA
    Date of Death: not available
    Date of Burial: 24/06/1940
    Interment Number: 010884
    Cemetery: EAGLEHAWK
    Section: MON H2
    Grave Number: 351

  5. 5.0 5.1 The Bendigo advertiser (microform). (Began Dec. 9, 1853. Sandhurst, Vic. : R.R. Haverfield, -2003. Newspapers - Microfilm - Select reel(s) from cabinets NM)
    Transcribed by Robyn Tumney.
  6. Burial Location 351/H2
  7. Miner
  8. Interred at this site
    James Edward Henderson
  9. Henderson - The friends of the late Mr. James Edward (Jerry) Henderson are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the Eaglehawk Cemetery. Funeral wilI move from his late residence Leslie Street, Eaglehawk This Day (Monday June 24) at 1 pm. William Farmer Funeral Director

    Henderson - On June 23 at his residence Leslie Street, Eaglehawk James Edward dearly loved husband of Jane Henderson loving father of Ruby May (Mrs. A..J.Bryant, Hampton) and fond grandpa of Valerie Aged 49 years. At rest.
  10. Henderson - the many friends of Mr. James (Jerry) Henderson will regret to learn of his death at his residence Leslie Street, Eaglehawk on Sunday afternoon after a long and trying illness at the age of 49 years. Deceased was the son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Henderson of Eaglehawk was born in Eaglehawk and lived all his life in the borough. At the age of 16 years he commenced working in the mines of Eaglehawk and continued until failing health compelled him to cease work. He was a home loving man and did not take part in public affairs. He was a member of the Eaglehawk ANA Lodge for many years and in his early life a member of the Eaglehawk football club. He is survived by his widow and only daughter Ruby (Mrs. A..lBryant of Melbourne).the funeral yesterday to Eaglehawk cemetery was largely attended The casket was carried by Messrs. George, Bob, Stan, Jack and Thomas Henderson (Brothers) and Les Long. Pall bearers were Cr.G. W.Jenkins, Messrs. H.Hall, H.Hart, J.Paterson, T.S.Lock, T:Lock, H. Thies and F.Allen the Rev. .J.E.Blackney officiated; Mr. W.Farmer had charge.