Mid North Coast Pioneers - Newcastle to Lismore and beyond

The Death Certificate of Agnes, with son George as the informant, states the following names and ages of her children.

George 50 years David 47 E. Martha 45 Isabella 43 Christina 41 Robert 37 Deceased 2 males 2 females, a total of ten children. A search of the Old Parish Registers on Scotlands People web site has the following marriage details: George MURDOCH and Agnes Hogg Date: 22 Aug 1845 Location: Gorbals, Lanark, Scotland and married by the Rev'd. John Edwards.

George, Agnes and their infant son John were passengers on the 'Castle Eden'.

It is understood that George came to Australia after his brother (John). According to his Death Certificate he was 24 years old when he arrived in Australia. He was a newsagent at the time of his death.

Came to Australia on the ship 'Castle Eden" from Scotland. At the time it was recorded that George could read and write and Agnes could read.

The following reference obtained from the Perth Dead Persons Society:

CASTLE EDEN 09 10 1848 Botany Bay AL 2135

DAWSON RIVER GENERAL CEMETERY - CUNDLETOWN

Description

  The Dawson River Cemetery occupies a large undulating site by the river. It succeeded earlier cemeteries at Taree and displays inscriptions dating from as early as 1848. At the time of listing on Australian Cemeteries Index, it was in good order but due for mowing. Weeds and long grass within some of the grave enclosures needed attention.

Lat/Lng: -31.889038,152.502722

How to find it

Taree's Dawson River Cemetery is approximately 6km from the CBD. Take the Manning River Drive towards Cundletown and, at the airport, turn left onto Lansdowne Road. From here it is 0.6km to the cemetery lane and a further 0.5 km to the cemetery.