Person:Thomas Henderson (70)

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Name Thomas Henderson
Gender Male
Birth[1] 1 Sep 1861 Peg Leg Gully, Eaglehawk, , Victoria, Australia
Marriage 24 Mar 1886 Sailors Gully, , Victoria, Australiato Eleanor Bassett
Occupation[7] 1903 Miner
Residence[7][8] From 1903 to 1908 Kirkwood Street, Eaglehawk, , Victoria, Australia
Death[2] 24 Mar 1924 Kirkwood Street, Eaglehawk, , Victoria, Australia
Burial[3][4][10] 25 Mar 1924 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[9][12] 25 Mar 1924 Bendigo Advertiser Newspaper
Other[9][13] 27 Mar 1924 Bendigo Advertiser Obituary
Other[9][14] 29 Mar 1924 Bendigo Advertiser Newspaper
Other[5][4][6][11] Eaglehawk Cemetery, Eaglehawk, , Victoria, AustraliaSection: MON K6 Grave Number: 20 Gravesite
References
  1. Victorian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages. Pioneer Index, Victoria, 1836 - 1888: Index to Births, Deaths and Marriages in Victoria
    Year: 1861; Reg Number: 23185.

    Surname: HENDERSON; Given Names: Thomas; Father: George; Mother: Mary HIMERS; Birth Place: PEG LEG

  2. Digger - Victorian Death Index 1921 to 1985. (Version 2.21 Produced by Macbeth Geneological Services P/L, Coherent Software Australia Pty Ltd)
    Year: 1924; Reg Number: 1348.

    Surname: HENDERSON; Given Names: Thos; Father: Henderson Geo; Mother: Mary Ann HYMESS; Death Place: EHAWK; Age: 62; Age Code: ; Year: 1924; Reg Number: 1348

  3. The Bendigo advertiser (microform). (Began Dec. 9, 1853. Sandhurst, Vic. : R.R. Haverfield, -2003. Newspapers - Microfilm - Select reel(s) from cabinets NM).
  4. 4.0 4.1 Bendigo Cemeteries Trust Website. (http://www.bencemtrust.com.au)
    HENDERSON, THOMAS Interment Number: 009553 Cemetery: EAGLE HAWK.

    HENDERSON, THOMAS
    Date of Death: not available
    Date of Burial: 26/03/1924
    Interment Number: 009553
    Cemetery: EAGLEHAWK
    Section: MON K6
    Grave Number: 20

  5. Cem - Gravestone Inscription.
  6. Bendigo Cemeteries Trust Website. (http://www.bencemtrust.com.au)
    HENDERSON, ELEANOR Interment Number: 009976 Cemetery: EAGLE HAWK.

    HENDERSON, ELEANOR
    Date of Death: not available
    Date of Burial: 26/02/1929
    Interment Number: 009976
    Cemetery: EAGLEHAWK
    Section: MON K6
    Grave Number: 20

  7. 7.0 7.1 Commonwealth of Australia, State of Victoria electoral roll. 1903, GMF Box 3, Bassett Extract for the Division. ([Melbourne] : Printed and published by the Govt. Printer for the State of Victoria for the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia.).
  8. Robyn Tumney's Data J Bassett E Symons, printout 6/11/2004. (Unpublished Data recieved at family gathering In Eaglehawk)
    p.2 1908 Electoral Rolls.
  9. 9.0 9.1 9.2 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.
  10. Burial Plot# 20/K6
  11. Transcription of Footstone
    T & E Henderson

    Interred at this site
    Thomas Henderson
    Eleanor Henderson
  12. Henderson - The friends of the late Mr. Thomas Henderson are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment the Eaglehawk Cemetery. the funeral cortage will leave his late residence Kirkwood Street, Eaglehawk Tomorrow (Wednesday) 26th. Inst at 4 o'clock. EC.Brown Undertaker
  13. The funeral of the late Mr. Thomas Henderson took place yesterday afternoon to the Eaglehawk cemetery. the Rev. L. Walton held a service at the house and grave. The bearers of the polished casket covered with floral tributes were Messrs. RMetcalf, G.Brown, WJones and C.Jobson. The funeral arrangements were carried out by E.C. Brown.
  14. Mrs. Henderson and family desire to express their heart felt thanks for cards, telegrams etc for sympathy during the sad loss of their husband and father. Special thanks to Dr. Lyons.