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Sylvester Carl Forsyth 1894 - 1972

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• Birth	9 Jul 1894	"Cedar Grove " Bukkulla, NSW. Inverell Reg No 16897/1894
  Gender	Male
  Died	17 Nov 1972	Inverell, NSW
  Person ID	I54	Inverell Forsyths
  Last Modified	2 Jul 2018

  
  

  Father	John Forsyth,   b. 27 May 1862, "Cedar Grove " Bukkulla, NSW. Wellingrove Reg No 14505/1862 ,   d. 18 Jul 1940, "Almond Bank" Bukkulla, NSW. Inverell Reg No 19016/1940
  Relationship	Natural
  Mother	Julia Holder,   b. 23 Aug 1868, Dinton Vale Inverell. Inverell Reg No 10396/1868 ,   d. 13 Nov 1936, Inverell Reg No 23796/1936
  Relationship	Natural
  Married	5 Jan 1888	Inverell Reg No 5614/1888
  Family ID	F12	Group Sheet

  
  

  Family	Lilly Pearl Hamel,   b. 1896, Armidale Reg No 19300/1896 ,   d. 13 Dec 1978, Inverell, NSW
  Married	10 Jul 1940	Inverell Reg No 20384/1940
  Family ID	F28	Group Sheet

  
  

• Photos		Lily and Sylvester Forsyth
  		Sylvester Forsyth 1917 Army in England

  
  

• Notes

  Marriage 20384/1940 FORSYTH SYLVESTER CARL HAMEL LILLIE PEARL INVERELL The Inverell Times Wednesday 17 July 1940 p 4 WEDDING FORSYTH-HAMEL. A quiet wedding was celebrated on Wednesday, July 10 at the Presbyterian Church, Ashford, when Lily Pearl, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs H Hamel of 'Windorah.' Bukkulla was joined in the holy bonds of matrimony to Sylvester Carl, son of Mr John Forsyth and the late Mrs Forsyth of Bukkulla. Mr J H McDonald was the celebrant. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her cousin, Mr E Stieger to the strains of the 'Wedding March,' wore a navy costume, with navy accessories, including a spray of Lily of the Valley. She was attended by Miss Daphne Moffitt, niece of the bridegroom. The bridesmaid was also frocked in navy, with navy and white accessories and carried a navy handbag. The duties or best man were carried out by Mr Allen Moffitt, nephew of the bridegroom. The reception was held at Ashgrove Bukkulla, the home of the bride groom's sister, Mrs E Moffitt, where the usual toasts were honoured. The future home of the happy couple will be at 'Windorah,' Bukkulla. First World War Embarkation Roll - Sylvester Carl Forsyth Sylvester Carl Forsyth Service number: 3121 Rank: Private Roll title: 54 Infantry Battalion - 6 to 9 Reinforcements (October 1916 - January 1917) Conflict: First World War, 1914-1918 Date of embarkation: 11 November 1916 Place of embarkation: Sydney Ship embarked on: HMAT Suevic Ship number: A29 Sylvester Carl FORSYTH Regimental number 3121 Religion Church of England Occupation Labourer Address Yarranvale, Bukkulla via Inverell, New South Wales Marital status Single Age at embarkation 22 Next of kin Father, John Forsyth, Yarranvale, Bukkulla via Inverell, New South Wales Enlistment date 2 October 1916 Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll 14 September 1916 Embarkation details Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 11 November 1916 Rank from Nominal Roll Private Unit from Nominal Roll 54th Battalion Fate Returned to Australia 23 June 1919 Tragic Death A dreadful accident occurred on the Ashford Road, near the 19 mile peg, in the early hours of sunday morning last. It appears that Mr Phil Holder and Mr Sylvester Forsyth who had attended a dance held in the hall at Dinton Vale, on Saturday night, were returning home, both riding horses. When about the 19 mile peg, and whilst cantering quietly along, Mr Holder's horse stimbled and fell. The rider was thrown violently to the ground but to make matters worse, the horse rolled right on top of it's rider crushing him badly. Mr Forsyth immediately dismounted and went to his comrades assistance. He at once saw that the mate was in a serious condition, and that the weight of the animal must be removed from the unfortunate man's body. Luckily, Mr Percy Farnant drove up in his sulky, and with his assistance Holder was exctricated from his perilous position. Forsyth was horrified to learn that his companion was cruelly smashed and was unconscious. In view of this, it was decided to convey him to the Dinton Vale Hotel and telephone for medical aid. The injured man was accordingly lifted into the sulky and conveyed to the hotel.. A doctor from Inverell arrived shortly afterwards, only to diagnose the case as hopeless. The skull had been badly fractured, the right jaw broken and severe internal injuries inflicted. He never regained consciousness, and expired the same night. The fatality cased quite a gloom to descend over the locality. It was only recently that a young lady had been thrown from a horse in the same vicinity and killed, and for a second tragedy to happen so soon was too much for the nerves of the residents. The deceased was in the full bloom of manhood, being 24 years of age. He was the youngest son of Mrs M Holder, of Bukkulla and was a fine stamp of Australian manhood. He was extremely popular with all sections of the community and his untimely and tragic ending is to be deplored. He is survived by his mother, two brothers and 10 sisters. Their names are George Holder (Qld), Archie Holder (Bukkulla), Mrs W Thompson (Qld), Mrs J Thompson (Rocky Creek), Mrs T Marchant (North Coast), Mrs J Fermor (Mandola), Mrs W Hanson (Bukkulla), Mrs W Slattery (Scone), Mrs McLetchie (Murrurrundi), Mrs H Moffitt (Bukkulla), Mrs A Glanville (Sydney) and Mrs Sharp (Bukkulla).. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock when the remains were laid to rest in the Dinton Vale cemetery. The cortage was exceptionally langeone, people from all parts of the district assembling at the graveside to pay their last respects to an estimable young son. the Rev C A Baker, Vicar of Ashford, recited the burial service, and also gave a brief address.. An enquiry into the cause of the accident will be conductedd by the Coroner (Mr Jas McIlveen) on Friday morning next. .