William Hibbs (1833–1917)
In the passing away of Mr. William Hibbs, of 'Rockley,' Blandford, at the advanced age of 84 years, which event took place at his late home on the 15th last, there has been removed one of the grand old men who did so much for us in the early days of colonisation. He was one of the hardy type of pioneers, who, by dint of strenuous labour and perseverance, made good where many another man had failed. Honorable and straightforward in all his dealings, he was a man who commanded the respect and affection of all with whom he came in contact. A native of the Hawkesbury River, much of his early life was spent in the Wollombi district, but for a period covering many years he had resided in the vicinity of the Isis River at his late home further back. Besides his devoted partner in life, he leaves a family of two daughters and four sons, all widely known and respected, namely Mrs. Jas. Edmonds, 'Glenlaws,' Timor; Mrs D. Norvill, Quirindi; Joseph (Curlewis); and A. R., H. R. and R. L. Hibbs, of Rockley.
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Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Hibbs, Mary (wife)
- Hibbs, Elizabeth (mother)
- Hibbs, William (father)
- Sutton, Mary Ann (sister)
- Seymour, Sarah Rebecca (sister)
- Byrnes, Maria (sister)
- Joseph, Eliza (sister)
- Gavenlock, Hannah (sister)
- Thornton, Jane (sister)
- Hibbs, George (brother)
- Hibbs, Richard (brother)
- Hewitson, Sophia (sister-in-law)
- Hibbs, Elizabeth (sister-in-law)
- Seymour, Vincent William (brother-in-law)
- Sutton, William Henry (brother-in-law)
- Joseph, David (brother-in-law)
- Byrnes, Joseph Charles (brother-in-law)
- Gavenlock, Francis (brother-in-law)
- Thornton, William Arnold (brother-in-law)
- Byrne, Sarah (aunt)
- Bridge, Sarah (aunt)
- Craft, Rebecca (aunt)
- Dovey, Ann (aunt)
- Cornwell, Jane (aunt)
- Hibbs, George (uncle)
- Hibbs, Peter (uncle)
- Hibbs, Peter Kenny (uncle)
- Hibbs, Richard (uncle)
- Hibbs, Joseph (uncle)
- Woodbury, Richard (uncle)
- Woodbury, William (uncle)
- Woodbury, Jeremiah (uncle)
- Woodbury, John (uncle)
- Woodbury, Matthew James (uncle)
- Woodbury, George James (uncle)
- Arndell, Elizabeth (aunt by marriage)
- McLean, Esther (aunt by marriage)
- Woodbury, Mary Ann (aunt by marriage)
- Wallbank, Elizabeth Harriet (aunt by marriage)
- Crump, Phillis (aunt by marriage)
- Woodbury, Maria (aunt by marriage)
- Woodbury, Sarah Elizabeth (aunt by marriage)
- Woodbury, Mary Ann (aunt by marriage)
- Byrne, Francis (uncle by marriage)
- Dovey, Adam (uncle by marriage)
- Craft, William (uncle by marriage)
- Bridge, Joseph (uncle by marriage)
- Craft, James (uncle by marriage)
- Cornwell, John (uncle by marriage)
- Hibbs, Mary (grandmother)
- Woodbury, Sarah Elizabeth (grandmother)
- Hibbs, Peter (grandfather)
- Woodbury, Richard (grandfather)
- Hibbs, Elias (cousin)
- Hibbs, Peter (cousin)
- Douglass, Mary Ann (cousin)
- Kelly, Hannah (cousin)
- Byrne, Thomas (cousin)
- Byrne, James (cousin)
- Byrne, Catherine (cousin)
- Byrne, Francis (cousin)
- Byrne, Terence Cornelius (cousin)
- Byrne, Andrew (cousin)
- Byrne, Hugh (cousin)
- Crossland, Mary Ann (cousin)
- Byrne, Richard (cousin)
- Ladd, Jane (cousin)
- Byrne, Elizabeth (cousin)
- McGrath, Margaret (cousin)
- Ellem, Agnes (cousin)
- Woodbury, Austin Herbert (cousin)
Citation details
'Hibbs, William (1833–1917)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/hibbs-william-25474/text33826, accessed 20 April 2024.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
26 September,
1833
Sydney,
New South Wales,
Australia
Death
15 October,
1917
(aged 84)
Murrurundi,
New South Wales,
Australia
Cause of Death
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