The child was the second-born of twins, prematurely born. Samuel suffered cardiac failure. The child's twin, Freda J (Birth Registration 18/1919) survived. The parents were married in 1914 (Marriage Registration 2/1914, Coolgardie). Other children born to this couple were Nellie Beattie, 1914 (Birth Registration 22/1914, Coolgardie); and Samuel E.J. born 1917 (Birth Registration 70/1917, E. Coolgardie). His death was certified in writing by S. Lord, father, Comet Vale. Witnesses to the burial were Sidney Seaman and Charles Watson.