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John Elder Forsyth 1885 - 1938

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• Birth	4 Jun 1885	High St Willoughby
  Gender	Male
  Died	14 Jul 1938	Forster, NSW. Taree Reg No 17683/1938
  Buried	Forster NSW Ind C, 15
  Person ID	I0428	Forsyth Tanners
  Last Modified	18 Mar 2021

  
  

  Father	Robert Forsyth,   b. 16 Apr 1848, Abbey St, Bermondsey, London ,   d. 1 May 1917, St Leonards
  Mother	Stephana Gates,   b. 1849, Gowdies, Kent, England ,   d. 23 Jul 1918, St Leonards Reg No 12962/1918
  Married	5 Apr 1871	Wesleyan Church Mowbray, Rd Chatswood, Sydney
  Family ID	F139	Group Sheet

  
  

  Family 1	Claudia Zelma Briard,   b. 3 Dec 1890, Chicargo, USA ,   d. 1983, San Jose, USA
  Married	17 May 1907	St Joseph, Michigan
  Children	1. Claudia Ramon Forsyth,   b. 2 Mar 1908, Burwood Reg No 12710/1908 ,   d. 27 Apr 1987, Kaiser Hospital, Redwood City, California, USA   2. Joe Forsyth,   d. 1910, Burwood Reg No 840/1910   3. Georgia B Forsyth,   b. 1912, Ballina Reg No 1261/1912 > 4. George Alfred Forsyth nee Lewis,   b. 1908, Ballina Reg No 1126/1908 ,   d. 27 Jul 1974, late of Nelson Bay. NSW Reg No 81554/1974
  Last Modified	30 Jul 2018
  Family ID	F348	Group Sheet

  
  

  Family 2	Ada Lewis nee Hamilton,   b. circa 1884,   d. 10 Oct 1954, Earlwood. Campsie Reg No 27475/1954
  Married	1928	Sydney Reg No 15042/1928
  Children	1. Robert Raymon Forsyth,   b. c 1932,   d. May 2019, late of Stockton, NSW   2. John Elder Forsyth,   b. 2nd October, 1915, Gloucester, NSW ,   d. 17 Oct 1937, Kogarah, NSW
  Last Modified	6 Dec 2012
  Family ID	F349	Group Sheet

  
  

• Photos		John Elder Forsyth 1885-1938
  		John Elder Forsyth (1884 - 1938) as a child
  		John Elder Forsyth, son George Forsyth nee Lewis and wife Ada Forsyth (nee Hamilton)

  
  

• Notes

  The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser Fri 19 Nov 1915 Page 4 Brief Mention. An American paper just to hand contains the following: Judge Arnold, in the Circuit Court granted a decree of divorce to Mrs. Claudia Forsyth from John Elder Forsyth, dentist, of Ballina, Australia, on charges of cruelty and drunkenness. '.Mrs. Forsyth testified they were married in St. Joseph, Mich., May 17, 1907, and went to Sydney, Australia, and later to Ballina, where, she said, he frequently left her, for two weeks at a time. ? 'Beacon.' 2nd Marriage 15042/1928 FORSYTH JOHN E LEWIS ADA SYDNEY The Maitland Daily Mercury (NSW : 1894 - 1939) Saturday 16 July 1938 p 10 Article DEATH OF DR. FORSYTH After a prolonged illness. Dr. John Elder Forsyth, dental surgeon, died at his home on Thursday morning. Born at Willoughby (Sydney), in June, 1885, he had attained the age of 53 years. After his education at the North Shore Grammar School, he went to the North Western University in Chicago, where he won his degree as Doctor of Dentistry. Returning to Australia in 1907 he took up practice in Macquarie-street, Sydney, and subsequently at Ballina, Gloucester, and Taree. He came to Forster in 1929, where he resided up to the time of his death. He leaves a widow and one son, George. Another son, Jack, was killed in a car accident near Sutherland in October last. Surviving sisters are: Mrs, Arnold Walker, Gordon; Mrs. Edmond Gates, Longueville; and surviving brothers are: Alderman R. C. Forsyth, Wollstonecraft; Dr. John Edward Forsyth, Chatswood; Mr. Albert Forsyth, dentist, Ballina; and Mr William Forsyth, Willoughby. The remains of deceased were interred in the Methodist section of the Forster cemetery on Thursday afternoon in the presence of a large concourse of sympathetic spectators. The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer (NSW : 1898 - 1954) Tue 19 Jul 1938 Page 4 Obituary. Dr. J. E. Forsyth. In our last issue we made brief reference to the passing of Dr. J. E Forsyth, Dental Surgeon, at his home at Forster, on Thursday morning last, July 14th, 1938. The news of his passing evoked many genuine expressions of regret, as his kindly nature endeared him to a large circle of friends, who deeply sympathise with his widow and son in the great loss they have sustained. Deceased was born at Willoughby, Sydney, on 4th June, 1885, and had thus attained his 53rd year of age. After his education at the Church of England Grammar School, North Sydney, where he distinguished himself in the sporting arena? rowing, football, cricket and tennis? and having, as one of his compeers the late Dr. H. V. Hordern, the 'Googly' bowler, the subject of this notice- went to the North Western University at Chicago, U.S.A., where he studied for some time, and there won his degree of Doctor of Dentistry. The far famed Dr. G. V. Black was the Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry at that University at the time. On returning to Australia in 1907, Dr. Forsyth took up practice with Dr. Weston, in Macquarie St.. Sydney. Later he practised at Ballina (on the Richmond River), from where he went to Gloucester. There he practised for 14 years, and built up a splendid connection. At Gloucester he will be well remembered as the father of Association Cricket, in which he took a prominent part as a player ? whilst he also excelled there as a tennis player. Disposing of his Gloucester practise, he went to Taree, but in 1929 the lure of the surf, in which he greatly indulged, attracted him to Forster, and there he resided until the time of his demise. He received a great shock in October of last year when his son Jack, to whom he was greatly devoted, was killed in a tragic accident at Sutherland, near Sydney. Since then, the complaint from which he suffered appeared to make greater inroads on his constitution, and for many months he was a very sick man. Despite this great handicap, he exhibited great courage and bravery by continuing his profession so that his numerous clientele would not be disappointed. He was compelled to take to his bed about a fortnight ago, and despite the skilful attention of his medical adviser, Dr. Munro, of Gloucester, and the unremitting attention of his devoted wife, he gradually sank, and passed peace fully to the Great Beyond at 2.30 on Thursday morning, 14th. instant. The late Dr. Forsyth is survived by his widow and one son, George, who also resides at Forster. His surviving sisters are: Mrs. Arnold Walker, of Gordon, and Mrs. Edmond Gates, of Longueville. Surviving brothers, are: Alderman R. C. Forsyth, of Wollstonecraft, Dr. John Edward Forsyth, of Chatswood, Mr. Albert Forsyth, Dentist, Ballina, and Mr. William Forsyth, of Willoughby. His two sisters and the first two named brothers came from Sydney at the previous week end to see their brother. The remains of the deceased were interred in the Methodist section or the Forster Cemetery on Thursday afternoon last, in the presence of a large concourse of mourners and sympathisers from all parts of the district, who had come to pay their last respects to one who was so widely respected as one of Nature's gentlemen. The Rev. R. Bird held a service at the home, and also read the final prayers at the graveside.