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Frederick Brown
Gegedzerick 1860

Descendants Report

The following photo was supplied by Michael Povey <mpovey-at-tpg.com.au> 4.09.11

COOMA MONARO EXPRESS 13 February 1920
Mr. Frederick Brown

As briefly reported in our last issue the death occurred on Sunday last of Mr. Frederick Brown, one of the oldest resident of these parts, at the great age of 84 years. Deceased, who was born in Sydney, married when he was 24, Mary Ann Weston. He came to Gegedzerick some 59 years ago and worked for Brooks Brothers, for a number of years.

Later he struck out on his own and purchased land at Gegedzerick, where he made a nice home and where he has resided ever since. His wife predeceased him 40 years ago.

A family of nine is left to mourn the loss of an affectionate father, besides 38 grandchildren and great grandchildren. The family consists of Messrs. William John, Frederick George, Arthur Charles, George, Herbert Henry, Albert Ernest, and Mesdames James McGufficke, (Inverell), Duncan McMillian, (Queanbeyan) and Frances Brown.

The remains were taken to the Gegedzerick Church, where Rev. J. S. West held a short service, after which the remains were laid to rest in Gegedzerick Cemetery, Rev. Mr. West reading the burial service.

Thus another old pioneer passes away, and one who held the respect and esteem of all classes of the community.

Transcribed and submitted by Betty Raffaele, 2003 raffbet@acr.net.au

Monaro Mercury
The death occurred on Sunday last at his residence, Gegedzerick. of Mr. F. Brown senr. at the age of 84 years, after an illness of about 12 months. Deceased, who was born in Sydney, came to Monaro over 60 years since, and was employed by Messrs Brooks Brothers, of Gegedzerick Station for many years. He then purchased his late residence from Mr. Alexander, and lived there for the remainder of his life. The remains were on Tuesday last conveyed from his residence to Gegedzerick Church, where a short service was held, being carried to the cemetery by four grandchildren. There was a large gathering of of residents at the graveside, the Rev S.J. West officiating. The deceased leaves six sons Viz. Messrs William, Frederick, Arthur, George, Herbert and Ernest Brown; and three daughters Mrs. James McGufficke, Inverell, Mrs. McMillian, Queanbeyan, and Miss Frances Brown of Berridale. His wife predeceased him 40 years since; and he leaves two brothers, one of whom is his senior in age; 38 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. The late Mr. Brown was highly popular.
Transcribed and submitted by Betty Raffaele, 2003 raffbet-at-acr.net.au