William Milsom (1855–1921)
William Milsom who had resided in Windsor for the past 4 years passed away on the 13th December 1921 aged 68 years. He was living with his daughter & son-in-law Mr & Mrs C. M. Hayes in Fitzgerald Street. He was buried the following day at Rookwood. He came from Sopwith, Wiltshire, England and following his marriage arrived in Australia aged 19 years. His wife died about 14 years previous. For many years he ran a brickmaking business at St. Peters but following his retirement and death of his wife, moved to Windsor to live with his daughter. His death was caused by heart trouble. Family included Mrs A. H. Johnson (Hurlstone Park) Mrs W. Hamilton (Lakemba) Mrs R. Pratt (Marrickville) & Mrs C. M. Hayes of Windsor.
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Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Hayes, Dulcie Hilma (granddaughter)
Citation details
'Milsom, William (1855–1921)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/milsom-william-13685/text24460, accessed 5 June 2025.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
1855
Sopworth,
Wiltshire,
England
Death
13 December,
1921
(aged ~ 66)
Windsor,
New South Wales,
Australia
Cause of Death
Cultural Heritage
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