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William Gordonborn Scotland 1882 Died 1944 in Auburn, NSW
« on: Tuesday 30 September 14 08:56 BST (UK) »
Hi team,
If anyone can assist with the following I would be very grateful
William Gordon Born in Scotland 13 March 1882 and migrated to the USA with his wife Jeanie "Jessie" McAllister, but died in 1944 in Auburn, New Sth Wales Australia. Do you know how I might find the full death date of William Gordon? or anything else on this person.

Thanks guys
Scott Morland
NZ

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Re: William Gordonborn Scotland 1882 Died 1944 in Auburn, NSW
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 30 September 14 09:53 BST (UK) »

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Re: William Gordonborn Scotland 1882 Died 1944 in Auburn, NSW
« Reply #2 on: Tuesday 30 September 14 10:16 BST (UK) »
Aha the great Merlin is still there.. Thank you Merlin and a very good link supplied there to.
I hope your keeping well.
You sent me on a great journey a while back which I am truly grateful for your help.

All the Best
and thanks again
Scott

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Re: William Gordonborn Scotland 1882 Died 1944 in Auburn, NSW
« Reply #3 on: Tuesday 30 September 14 14:19 BST (UK) »
Probate packets often contain a great deal of useful information, spouse, children etc and sometimes even a death certificate
Probate Packet: http://investigator.records.nsw.gov.au/Entity.aspx?Path=\Item\669607
William Gordon - Date of Death 06/10/1944, Granted on 24/04/1945

Adding: Death notice SMH 7Oct1944 http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/17923549
GORDON.-October 6, 1944, at his daughters residence, 37 Mary Street Auburn, William Gordon, relict of the late Jessie Gordon, and loved father of James Henry, and Jessie (Mrs Woodward), aged 62 years. At rest.
Funeral notice: Rookwood Crematorium http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/page/1084927?zoomLevel=3


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Re: William Gordonborn Scotland 1882 Died 1944 in Auburn, NSW
« Reply #4 on: Tuesday 30 September 14 15:17 BST (UK) »
Daughters wedding 18/02/1939
The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate 1Mar1939
WOODWARD-GORDON http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/106201499

NSW BDM 2463/1939 WOODWARD, ANDREW WILLIAM and GORDON, JESSIE; AUBURN

http://ryersonindex.net/search.php
Will need to check?
WOODWARD, Andrew William Death notice 10SEP2001 age 84, late of Erskine Park, formerly of Auburn SMH11SEP2001

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Re: William Gordonborn Scotland 1882 Died 1944 in Auburn, NSW
« Reply #5 on: Tuesday 30 September 14 15:48 BST (UK) »
Son's death 22/08/1980
19364/1980 GORDON, JAMES HENRY; Father-WILLIAM; Mother-JESSIE   

SMH 23Aug1980pg136
GORDON, James Henry. – August 22, 1980, late of Rosehill, loved husband of Muriel (deceased), loved father of F**, aged 72 years.
Funeral notice SMH25Aug1980pg28: Rookwood Crematorium

NSW Marriage: 16122/1934 GORDON, JAMES H and ELGAR, MURIEL I; CANTERBURY

SMH18Aug1969pg18, death notice for Muriel Ivy GORDON http://www.rootschat.com/links/01abf/ (see left-hand page in this link, many names mentioned)

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Re: William Gordonborn Scotland 1882 Died 1944 in Auburn, NSW
« Reply #6 on: Tuesday 30 September 14 23:03 BST (UK) »
Well-found CupofLife  :)

Scott, I can photograph the probate packet for you when next at NSW state records (in a few weeks)

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Re: William Gordonborn Scotland 1882 Died 1944 in Auburn, NSW
« Reply #7 on: Wednesday 01 October 14 07:10 BST (UK) »
Hi guys,
May I say to you all thank you very much..
Much more than I thought would have came from the request and Rosball, Your offer if it is convenient to you on the probate package, would be amazing..
If it is not too much Rosball I thank you.

Ok team, you have given me much to look through now after a hard day at the office  :)

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Re: William Gordonborn Scotland 1882 Died 1944 in Auburn, NSW
« Reply #8 on: Wednesday 01 October 14 09:45 BST (UK) »
Andrew William WOODWARD in 1943 according to the Electoral Roll was a railway employee.
He and Jessie lived at 37 Mary Street Auburn .She performed home duties.
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