Outback Graves Markers

James Watson FREESTONE

Burial Location:Lawlers  (details...)
Occupation: Engine Driver
Place of Death: Great Eastern Mine, Lawlers
Date of Death: 11 March 1899
Age:46 years
Cause of Death:Mining Accident
OGM Ref#: 1013
Headstone:Standard
FREESTONE James Watson Photo Blakeman

FREESTONE James Watson Photo Blakeman

REF 1013 JAMES WATSON FREESTONE - LAWLERS 2

REF 1013 JAMES WATSON FREESTONE - LAWLERS 2

Biography

Freestone was a battery engine driver at the Great Eastern Mine, Lawlers. He died as a result of being drawn under a pulley while fixing whilst engaged in fixing one of the belts in connection with the Battery. His death was registered by his father-in-law, James MEEK. The deceased was buried in Plot 14, Section C, in the 2nd row.
Parents:Ann WATSON and John FREESTONE (Miner)
Spouse:1.Catherine Elizabeth COLE; 2. Jane MEEK
Marriage Details:1.Reg.No.1851/1881, VIC; 2. 1890, Horsham, Victoria Reg.No.568/1890
Children:1. Annie Eliz, 10271/1882; Wesley Jas Alf, 24397/1883; Cath. Mercy Gordon, 3876/1886, Wm John 33058/1887; 2. Chas Rbt 25942/1890, Walter Cecil 15298/1892, Albt Syd.Geo. 12632/1894, Emily Pearl Louisa 28495/1896
Birth Details:6 June 1852, Saddleworth, South Australia; Registration Book 4, page 35, district Adelaide, SA
Death Certificate:1363/1899
Comments:The deceased had 8 children from two marriages but no information has been found relating to the demise or otherwise of the first wife.