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| John William WEEDEN (1843 - 1928) |
| Children | Self + Spouses | Parents | Grandparents | Greatgrandparents |
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William Francis WEEDEN (1869 - 1945) Frederick Louis WEEDEN (1871 - 1948) Charles Edward WEEDEN (1873 - 1948) Ethel May Annie WEEDEN (1882 - 1967) Agnes Murray (Cissie) WEEDEN (1884 - 1979) Lillian Ida Lesley WEEDEN (1885 - 1985) Bona Rosa WEEDEN (1886 - 1967) Gwendoline Irene WEEDEN (1887 - 1976) Harold Reginald WEEDEN (1889 - 1966) |
John William WEEDEN (1843 - 1928) + Mary Ann ALDERSON (1845 - 1882) Anne Lesley MURRAY ( - 1927) |
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| Pic 2. Seated, Anne (Murray) Weeden, John, Gwen. Back row, l to r, Cissie, Bona, Harold and Lill |
| b. 28 Jun 1843 at St Pancras, Middlesex, England |
| m. (1) 25 Jul 1865 Mary Ann ALDERSON (1845 - 1882) at Windsor, New South Wales, Australia |
| m. (2) 1883 Anne Lesley MURRAY ( - 1927) at Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia |
| d. 26 Sep 1928 at Tumut, New South Wales, Australia aged 85 |
| Grandchildren (1): |
| Vera WEEDEN (1905 - 1928) |
| Events in John William WEEDEN (1843 - 1928)'s life | |||||
| Date | Age | Event | Place | Notes | Src |
| 28 Jun 1843 | John William WEEDEN was born | St Pancras, Middlesex, England | 73 | ||
| 03 Mar 1851 | 7 | Immigration | New South Wales, Australia | per "Resolute" | |
| 25 Jul 1865 | 22 | Married Mary Ann ALDERSON (aged 20) | Windsor, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| 11 Mar 1869 | 25 | Birth of son William Francis WEEDEN | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| 22 May 1871 | 27 | Birth of son Frederick Louis WEEDEN | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| 1873 | 30 | Birth of son Charles Edward WEEDEN | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| 25 Jul 1882 | 39 | Birth of daughter Ethel May Annie WEEDEN | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| 02 Sep 1882 | 39 | Death of wife Mary Ann ALDERSON (aged 37) | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| 1883 | 40 | Married Anne Lesley MURRAY | Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| 31 Mar 1884 | 40 | Birth of daughter Agnes Murray (Cissie) WEEDEN | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | 73 | |
| 1885 | 42 | Birth of daughter Lillian Ida Lesley WEEDEN | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| 1886 | 43 | Birth of daughter Bona Rosa WEEDEN | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| 1887 | 44 | Birth of daughter Gwendoline Irene WEEDEN | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| 1889 | 46 | Birth of son Harold Reginald WEEDEN | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| Nov 1927 | 84 | Death of wife Anne Lesley MURRAY | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | 63 | |
| 26 Sep 1928 | 85 | John William WEEDEN died | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| Personal Notes: |
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John Weeden was born in London in 1843 and arrived in Sydney on 3 March 1854 on the Resolute after a voyage which lasted 5 months and 3 days.
At Windsor he served an apprenticeship as a draper and coming to Tumut in 1860 secured employment in Mandelson‘s store. When John Weeden made the journey to Tumut the roads were merely tracks and m parts, through the Bargo Bush it was a veritable quagmire. John Weeden remained at Mandelson Brothers for a few years and then opened his own Royal Drapery Mart. In 1887 he bought out the storekeeplng business owned by Montague Marks Located at the corner of Wynyard and Russell Streets. Mandelson Brothers had been the previous owners and they sold to Marks in 1874. John Weeden's principal business was with miners at Kiandra and the goods were consigned there by packhorse. Talbingo Mountain was regarded as a "Commercial barrier". Over a period of fifty years John Weeden built up a substantial general storekeeping business. Through his understanding of humanity, his wonderful personality, and his honourable dealings he won the esteem and confidence of the public and endeared himself to all. His advice was sought by rich and poor alike. His guidance and advice was given in confidence and treasured by the recipient. In times of drought, hardship, and trouble he stood financially to all worthy causes. John Weeden took a prominent part in every public movement for the advancement of the town and district. He was elected an Alderman of the first Municipal Council in 1887 and was Mayor in 1892, 1893, 1896, 1900, and 1903. His sons Frederick Weeden, Charles Weeden, and Harold Weeden assisted to build up the splendid business. Harold conducted a general storekeeping business but not on the original site. Sis Weeden, a daughter, was a teacher for years at the public school and hundreds of local children had her as their teacher in the Infants' classes. The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser 2 Oct 1928 MR. JOHN WEEDEN. Tumut's Grand Old Man Passes Out. With the death of Mr. John Weeden, which took place peacefully though suddenly at his home on Wednesday afternoon, at the age of 85¼ years, Tumut loses its grand old public man who in the course of his public career, extending over a period of over half a century, did more for the progress and prosperity of the town and district and the advancement of its institutions than any other citizen, though there were others associated with him who are worthy of the highest praise and esteem. He came tn Tumut in July, 1860, and had been in business on his own account since 1877, founding the firm of Weedens Ltd. in 1912 and dying in harness, being till the last managing director of the company and transacting business on its behalf two days before his death. On Wednesday afternoon he was seized with a desire to retch, and his housekeeper, Nurse Turner, advised that he should lie down, but be rose from the chair in which he was seated stepped out on to the verandah and walked around it. In the meantime Nurse Turner had communicated with his daughter, Mrs. L. D. Maitland, who hurried round to her father's house. He went back to his chair after feeling relieved and sat down in an easy position when death took its toll —the last quiet peaceful slumber— the heart having given out. In 1860 Mr. John Weeden came to Tumut. He was born in London in 1843 and arrived in New South Wales in 1851 in the ship Resolute on March 3, after a passage of five months and three days. He remained in Sydney for a little while and then went to Windsor. In June, 1855, he was bound as apprentice to Thos Faux, draper, of Windsor. After serving five years, he obtained employment with Mandelson Bros., who occupied the store which in later years be acquired, reaching Tumut in July, 1860, travelling per coach from Campbell town, there being no railway beyond that centre in that period. He remained with these employers until 1877, when be opened the Royal Drapery Mart, which now forms part of the Royal Hotel premises, which he continued to run until he purchased his present business, The late Mr, Weeden was one of the first aldermen of the Tumut Municipal Council upon the proclamation of an area of about 1120 acres as a municipality on April 28, 1887, the first Council meeting being held on July 8 of the same year, and subsequently be rejoined the Council in 1889. Mr. E. G. Brown was the first Mayor, and be occupied the position until 1891, when Ald. J. Weeden was elected, and remained at the helm for two consecutive terms, besides in 1896, 1900, and 1903 -five terms in all. On July 8, 1901, on the motion of Ald, J. Weeden, seconded by Ald. W. D. P. O'Brien, a formal resolution was passed, asking the public Works Department to instal a pumping water supply at an estimated cost of £7200, and this work was completed and handed over to the Council on April 28, 1903. He was Mayor a the opening ceremony of the railway from Gundagai to Tumut for the construction of which be fought hard with other townspeople, and which was eventually accomplished through the instrumentality of Mr R. T. Donaldson, then the member for Tumut in the State Legislative. The railway was formerly opened on October 10, 1903. In 1899 the first meeting was called for the establishment of a hospital in Tumut, and at the first annual meeting of subscribers in Januuy, 1900, Mr Weeden was elected hon. treas., much of the organisisation for raising funds falling upon bis shoulders, The hospital building was completed and the formal opening ceremony was performed by Sir John See, then State Premier. He continued to occupy prominent positions — Treasurer, Secretary and President — right up till a few years ago, when his declining years forbade him actively parcipitating in public affairs. He was associated with the Tumut P. and A Society as a committeeman for many years ; a foundation member and first President of the Parents and Citizens' Association ; President and one of the first trustees of the Literary Institute ; Trustee of the Tumut Racecourse and Recreation Reserve. Besides the numerous public posts be filled— and filled with signal ability and credit, being a far-seeing man with a thorough business training— he was a foundation member and first secretary of Loyal Golden Age Lodge, M.U.I.O.O.F., and he was the last of that little band. He held office continually until 1918. The jubilee of the Lodge was held in April, 1921. It was he on whom was bestowed the honor of laying the foundation stone of the Oddfellows' Hall, erected and opened on Easter Monday, 1879, practically free of debt. He was also a foundation member of Lodge Tumut Unity of Freemasons, passed through all the chairs and was secretary for many years. A pillar of the Methodist Church, he gave the land for and contributed the major portion of the funds to erect the scared edifice at the corner of Russell and Richmond-streets, The church was erected in 1873. As a business man he was the soul of integrity. Never known to act harshly with a customer in arrears, he gained the esteem and goodwill of the community generally, and the name of Weeden with the old surviving hands— and alas ! they are few— was as highly spoken of in commercial circles by them as it is esteemed by the present generation. During the great war he acted a true citizen's part in every respect, and to every charitable and benevolent object contributed much more than, the ordinary quota. What finer record could a man attain ? The late departed's personal attributes in private life were his charm of manner, and being a deep student of psychology his gentle way of approach and careful manner of engaging in conversation made him an endearing conversationalist. He was diversely read. Peace be to his soul. Deceased was twice married, his second wife dying in November last year. Those left to mourn are four sons (William of Young, Fred. L. of Tumut, Charles of Burrowa and Harold R. of Tumut) and two daughters (Mrs. L. D. Maitland of Tumut) and Miss Weeden in Education Department, and who was on holidays at Tumut at the time of the sad occurrence, The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon. A very large cortege followed the remains to their last resting place next to those of his late wife in the Methodist portion of the Old Cemetery, Rev. J. Fleming performing the last rites at the graveside. The Tumut and Aelong Times 2 Oct 1928 In our obituary of the late John Weeden, Tumut's grand old man, we omitted the names of several of the families. The children to the first wife were Messrs William, Fred, Charles and Mrs. Harman (Leeton), and to the second union Mrs. L. D. Maitlaud (Tumut), Mrs. L. Storey (Junee), Misses Cis and. B. R. Weeden (Education Dept.) and Mr. Harold Weeden (Tumut). |
| Source References: |
| 73. Type: Book, Abbr: Pioneers of Tumut Valley, Title: Pioneers of the Tumult Valley , The History of Early Settlement, Auth: H.E. Snowden, Publ: Tumut & District Historical Society Incorporated, Date: 2004 |
| - Reference = 94 (Birth) |
| - Reference = 94 (Name, Notes) |