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William FORSYTH 1852 - 1938

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• Birth	1852	'Iveridge', Longford, Tasmania
  Gender	Male
  Died	21 Sep 1938	Ringarooma, Tasmania, Australia
  Person ID	I97	WmForsyth Longford Tas.
  Last Modified	12 May 2019

  
  

  Father	William FORSYTHE,   b. Abt 1826, Native of Liverpool England ,   d. 21 Jun 1894, Longford, Tasmania, Australia
  Relationship	Natural
  Mother	Louisa HARRIS,   b. 1834, Wiltshire, England ,   d. 21 Aug 1912, Longford, Tasmania, Australia
  Relationship	Natural
  Married	6 Aug 1851	Longford, Tasmania, Australia
  Family ID	F1	Group Sheet

  
  

  Family	Mary Ann MAHER,   b. 1 Mar 1855, Westbury, Tasmania, Australia ,   d. 1 May 1931, Ringarooma, Tasmania, Australia
  Married	30 May 1877	St Augustine's Church, Longford, Tasmania, Australia
  Children	1. Edith Kate FORSYTH,   b. 15 Jul 1888, Longford, Tasmania, Australia ,   d. 15 Sep 1948, Kilmore, Victoria   2. Edward Charles FORSYTHE,   b. 13 Jul 1889, Longford, Tasmania, Australia ,   d. 8 Mar 1944, Royal Hobart Hospital   3. George Ernest FORSYTH,   b. 7 Sep 1883, Westbury, Tasmania, Australia ,   d. 14 Jun 1967, Ryde, NSW   4. Gertrude Veronica FORSYTH,   b. 7 Aug 1895, Longford, Tasmania, Australia ,   d. 1988   5. William FORSYTH,   b. 12 Jan 1879, Longford, Tasmania, Australia ,   d. 30 May 1961, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia   6. Ellen FORSYTH,   b. 3 Dec 1881, Westbury, Tasmania, Australia ,   d. 10 Oct 1957, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia   7. Mary Louisa FORSYTH,   b. 28 Dec 1877, Bishopsbourne, Tasmania, Australia ,   d. 8 Jun 1965, St Leonards, Tasmania, Australia   8. Thomas Lionel FORSYTH,   b. 29 Jun 1885, Cressy, Tasmania, Australia ,   d. 27 May 1918, KIA France   9. Albert Vernal FORSYTH,   b. 1 Sep 1886, Longford, Tasmania, Australia ,   d. 2 Jul 1970, Ringarooma, Tasmania, Australia   10. Herbert Henry FORSYTH,   b. 20 Jul 1890, Longford, Tasmania, Australia ,   d. 16 Jul 1985, Scottsdale, Tasmania, Australia   11. Annie Elizabeth FORSYTH,   b. 21 Jun 1880, Longford, Tasmania, Australia ,   d. 20 Feb 1966, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia   12. Amy Frances FORSYTH,   b. 27 Mar 1892, Longford, Tasmania, Australia ,   d. 5 Jun 1968, Ringarooma, Tasmania, Australia   13. Josephine Ruby FORSYTH,   b. 28 Mar 1900, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia ,   d. 13 Jun 1962, Ringarooma, Tasmania, Australia
  Last Modified	23 Feb 2021
  Family ID	F30	Group Sheet

  
  

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  William Forsyth and Mary Maher

  
  

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  Australia, Birth Index, 1788-1922 Name: William Forsythe Birth Date: 31 May 1852 Birth Place: Tasmania Registration Year: 1853 Registration Place: Longford, Tasmania, Australia Registration Number: 4260 Australia, Marriage Index, 1788-1950 Name: William Forsyth Spouse Name: Ann Mary Maher Marriage Date: 30 May 1877 Marriage Place: Tasmania Registration Place: Longford, Tasmania Registration Year: 1877 Registration Number: 629 Australia Cemetery Index, 1808-2007 Name: William Forsyth Death Age: 86 Birth Date: abt 1852 Death Date: 21 Sep 1938 Cemetery: Ringarooma General Cemetery Cemetery Location: Ringarooma, Tasmania North-Eastern Advertiser (Scottsdale, Tas. : 1909 - 1954) Tue 27 Sep 1938 Page 2 TALAWA DEATH OF MR. W. FORSYTH (From our own correspondent) Mr. W. Forsyth, Maurice Estate, died on Wednesday night after a long and painful illness. Mr. Forsyth, who was in his 87th year, came to reside in this district 27 years ago, and was a great favourite with everyone. Mrs Forsyth died seven years ago. They reared a large family of seven girls and six boys. One son (Tom) was killed at the Great War. Mr. Forsyth was a great supporter of the Ringarooma Co-operative Dairy Company, and was a member of the Board of Directors for many years. He was also a member of the Ringarooma Municipal Council and was the principal one to get the North View deviation put through, which has proved a great boon to the farmers and residents of the district. The funeral took place on Friday. Representatives from all parts of thedistrict were present. The coffin was of light oak and was covered with beautiful floral tributes. The chief mourners were Messrs W. Forsyth, E. Forsyth, H. Forsyth, A. Forsyth (sons), Messrs W. Williamson, W. Carswell, C. Amos and R. Peters (sons-in-law), Masters F. Forsyth, T. Amos and R. Peters (grandsons). Messrs J. Waldron, R. Kidd, W. Carswell and T. J. Berwick were carriers. The Rev. Allan Cutts officiated at the graveside, and Mr. G. Hampton was funeral director. Examiner (Launceston, Tas. : 1900 - 1954) Thu 22 Sep 1938 Page 1 Family Notices FORSYTHE. - On September 21, at his residence, Maurice Estate, Ringarooma, William, relict of Mary Ann Forsythe; in his 87th year. FUNERAL NOTICES FORSYTHE. - The funeral of the late William Forsythe is appointed to leave his late residence, Maurice Estate, Ringarooma, at 2 p.m. on Friday, for interment in the Ringarooma Cemetery. Friends are respectfully invited to attend. - G. HAMPTON, Funeral Director, Ringarooma.