George John Jilks (1825–1870)
A man named George Jilks was found dead on the morning of July 22, lying on the road near Ridgway, Tasmania. He had been to fetch some bread, and three loaves were found near him. He was last seen alive about three o'clock on the previous day, and had apparently been dead for some hours when the body was found.
Original publication
Additional Resources and Scholarship
- is granted a publican's licence, Empire (Sydney), 5 March 1851, p 3
- is ordered to pay maintenance for his wife, Empire (Sydney), 1 January 1863, p 5
- his wife was living with her mother in 1867, Sydney Morning Herald, 30 March 1867, p 5
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Jilks, Emma Elizabeth (wife)
- Jilks, George (father)
- Jilks, William Bennett (half-brother)
Citation details
'Jilks, George John (1825–1870)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/jilks-george-john-27992/text35727, accessed 9 May 2025.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
12 January,
1825
Sydney,
New South Wales,
Australia
Death
21 July,
1870
(aged 45)
Hobart,
Tasmania,
Australia
Cause of Death
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