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William David KIRKLAND

Burial Location:Sandstone  (details...)
Occupation: Miner
Place of Death: Sandstone Hospital
Date of Death: 17 November 1910
Date of Burial:18 November 1910
Age:43 years
Cause of Death:Heart Failure
OGM Ref#: 1203
REF 1203 WILLIAM DAVID KIRKLAND - SANDSTONE 640x427

REF 1203 WILLIAM DAVID KIRKLAND - SANDSTONE 640x427

Biography

The deceased is buried in the Church of England portion of the cemetery, plot number 13. He was one of 12 children in the family with 10 boys and 2 girls born to Scottish parents. His three brothers, Thomas, Alexander, and Archdeacon Kirkland, were well known in mining circles on the Murchison. William was working a tribute on one of the Black Range Co.'s leases and, being a very hard-working man, he over-strained his heart. He left a widow, but no family.
Parents:Susan Ross (nee SWINTON) and James KIRKLAND
Spouse:Florence LOFVEN
Marriage Details:Marriage Reg.No.6/1908, Murchison
Birth Details:24 November 1867, Ballarat, Victoria; 19941/1867, Ballarat, Victoria
Death Certificate:13/1910, Black Range
Comments:The child, James G, (Birth Reg.No.118/1909, Murchison, Death Reg.No.49/1909, Murchison) has not been confirmed as being born to William and Florence.