Anne (Buckley) Kershaw

Aged 86 Years
Daughter of James and Mary nee Hitchen
Married James in 1836 at Parramatta with 15 children born of this union.

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post (NSW : 1900 - 1925)  Fri 10 Nov 1905

DEATH OF MRS. JAS. KERSHAW
On Wednesday last at 2.30 a.m there passed away from earth, at the residence of her daughter-in-law (Mrs.A. Kershaw), in the person of Mrs.Annie Kershaw (relict of the late James Kershaw, who predeceased her 27 years ago), one of our oldest pioneers. At the time of the disastrous bush fires of January last, the house in which the old lady resided was surrounded by flames, and owing to the intense heat overpowering her she had to be carried away to a place of safety, which necessitated exposure through the whole of that eventful night. This trying experience, coming upon the infirmity of old age, had a very detrimental effect upon her constitution, ultimately resulting in her complete prostration, which continued until the time of her death, a period of eight or nine months. She had been attended by Dr. Mason, who did his very best to relieve her of her trouble, though cognizant of the fact that she was past medical aid.During the time she was confined to bed she was most attentively cared for and nursed by her daughter in law. The cause of death was paralysis and senile decay. For twelve months the deceased was afflicted with complete blindness. She was a native of Parramatta, having been born in 1819, and was a sister of Mr. William Buckley, sr.,of Lacmalac. She had been living in Tumut about 60 years. Her husband, in 1847 (to which date our informant can hark back), was then Keeper of the local pound, which was situated a short distance from the site of the present pound. Later on, attracted by the gold discoveries at Beechworth, he, in company with his wife, migrated thither, but after a few years' unsuccessful battling they proceeded to Kiandra, subsequently coming to Tumut, where Mr. Kershaw opened a butchering business. Forty-five years ago they established a home on Bombowlee Creek, and from that locality they never shifted. They bore their share of life's troubles fortuitously, having had two sons burnt to death and lost one daughter and two other sons (Alexander and Abraham). Deceased leaves behind her four sons (George of Adaminaby, John of Victoria, Harry of Goulburn, and Samuel of Clarence River) and three daughters (Mrs. R. Jeffrey of Adjunbilly, Mrs. Graham of Victoria, and Mrs. Peterson of Orange), besides 38 grandchildren and 15 great grand-children, to mourn the loss of a devoted mother. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon, the remains being interred in the Church of England portion of the old cemetery. Mr. Percy Bramble (curate) performed the last sacred rites at the grave. Mr. W. Himsworth carried out the funeral arrangements. We tender the bereaved ones our deepest sympathy.* Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Sep 11 2022, 19:09:00 UTC