In looking for more information about the death of my 3X Great Grandfather, I came across these 5 men with the same name, who all had an unfortunate end to their life.
So which one of the these unfortunate men is my ancestor?
Stabbing
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| The Maitland Mercury & Hunter River General Advertiser (NSW) 9 July 1851 Source: http://trove.nla.gov.au |
Drowning
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| The Argus (Melbourne) 30 October 1854 Source: http://trove.nla.gov.au |
Love?
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| The Mercury (Hobart) 9 Nov 1906 Source: http://trove.nla.gov.au |
Accident
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| The Argus (Melbourne, Vic) 11 Nov 1908 Source:http://trove.nla.gov.au |
Hanging
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| Barrier Miner (NSW) 7 March 1927 Source: http://trove.nla.gov.au |
I believe the William Gourlay, who drowned in the Goulburn River is my ancestor. Now to locate an inquest or further information to prove it!
This post is my first in Trove Tuesday, initiated by Amy at Branches Leaves & Pollen
O dear some awfull demises. Good luck with your inquiries
ReplyDeleteI couldn't believe that there were so many people with the same name that has such terrible endings.
DeleteI'd like to say that I hope your ancestor isn't among that list of men, Sharon, if only because of their tragic deaths. But, then again, if your ancestor is one of them, then at least you'll have found him.
ReplyDeleteIt seems that two of them are relatives. Not sure about the others yet.
DeleteGreat to see you joining the Trove Tuesday crowd. What was it with the name William Gourlay?
ReplyDeleteThank you Jill.
DeleteI often read the Trove Tuesday posts but as I work full time, my blogging is normally done over the weekend but will try to participate regularly.
I Look forward to reading more Trove Tuesday posts Sharon. Let's know the end of this story.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteYes I will write a blog about William when I have some more facts.