Michael Francis Cunningham1
M, #324, b. 1898, d. 19 November 1968
| Father | William Cunningham2 b. 25 Jun 1857, d. 25 Jul 1922 |
| Mother | Lauristina Scott2 b. 25 Feb 1860, d. 5 Jul 1951 |
| Relationship | Great-uncle of Keith Graham Bassett |
| Last Edited | 11 Jan 2015 |
| Birth* | 1898 | Condobolin, NSW, Australia2 |
| Marriage* | 31 August 1921 | St John's Presbyterian Church, Orange, NSW, Australia; WEDDING BELLS. CUNNINGHAM—FOSTER. At St. John's Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, the wedding was celebrated of Miss Loie Foster, daughter of Mr and Mrs T. Foster, March-st., to Mr. Michael Cunningham, son of Mr and Mrs Wm. Cunningham, of Condobolin (reports the Orange "Advocate.") The bride entered the church on the arm of her father, looking charming in a frock of white satin charmeuse and georgette, with bugle trimmings and orange blossoms, and wearing a veil, a wedding present from Mrs Martin Toohey, of Forbes, and carrying a sheath of lilies and frezias. Miss Hazel Foster, sister of the bride, looked sweet in henna georgette, with touches of gold tissue and hand-made flowers, and black picture hat with flowers to tone and streamers of gold. The bouquet was of yellow daffodils and autumn leaves, with streamers of henna tulle. Both bouquets were the gifts of the bridegroom. The bridegroom's gift to the bridesmaid was a set of silver brushes and mirror. Mr Os. Foley acted as best man. Mrs T. Foster, mother of the bride, received the guests at her home in March-st., in a navy tailored costume and black hat, and carried a bouquet of hyacinths and violets, the bouquet being made by Mrs A. Blackshaw, of Bathurst. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. R. G. Cruikshank, of Forbes, who also presided at the reception. The happy couple, who were the recipients of many valuable presents, including numerous cheques, left by the Forbes mail for the Mountains, and thence to Sydney, where the honeymoon is to be spent. Their future home will be in Forbes. The bride's travelling dress was a navy tailored costume and lemon and navy hat. The bridegroom is connected with the railway department, at Forbes. The bride was for the past twelve months in charge of the millinery department at Mr J. T. Hughes' establishment, Forbes. Both are well known and well-liked locally.;Bride=Loie Agnes Foster3 |
| Death of Father | 25 July 1922 | Derriwong, NSW, Australia; Name: William Cunningham Date of Death: 25th July 1922 Place of Death: Derriwong, Lachlan Shire Occupation: Farmer Sex: Male Age: 65 Conjugal Status: Place of Birth: Campbell's River NSWales Time in Aust Colonies: Father: John Cunningham Occupation: Not known Mother: Ellen Lamanda Campbell Place of Marriage: Carrawobitty NSWales Age at Marriage: 22 Name of Spouse: Lauristina Scott Children of Marriage: Lillian M 42, William J 40, John J 38, Merilda 34, Margaret 28, Ellen L 25, Michael F 23, Joseph P 21, Kate 18 living; 2 females deceased Informant: Joseph Cunningham, son, Hillgrove, Derriwong Cause of Death: (a) Cardiac degeneration (b) Asthma Length of Illness: Medical Attendant: Francis P Quirk Date last Seen: 21st July 1922 Date of Burial: 26th July 1922 Place of Burial: Roman Catholic Cemetery, Condobolin Minister & Religion: James O'Brien, Roman Catholic Undertaker: F W Marlin Witnesses: Robert G Marlin, Alf Marlin;Principal=William Cunningham4 |
| Death of Mother | 5 July 1951 | Newington State Hospital and Home, Newington, NSW, Australia; Name: Lauristina Cunningham Date of Death: 5/7/1951 Place of Death: Newington State Hospital and Home, Newington, District of Auburn NSW Occupation: Old Age Pensioner Sex: Female Age: 88 Conjugal Status: Widow Place of Birth: Hartley NSW Time in Aust Colonies: Father: John Scott Occupation: Labourer Mother: Unknown Place of Marriage: Unknown Age at Marriage: 16 Name of Spouse: (Given name unkown) Cunningham Children of Marriage: Lillian 71, John J 66, Mildred 62, Margaret 58, Ellen L 55, Michael T 53, Joseph P 50 living; 1 male deceased Informant: R A Hall, for manager, Newington State Hospital and Home, Newington Cause of Death: gangrene of foot, arterio sclerosis, auricular fibrillation Length of Illness: Medical Attendant: L Sharfstein Date Last Seen: Cremation Date: 7/7/1951 Cremation Place: Rookwood Crematorium Cremation Informant: T J Massey, Superintendent Cremation Religion: A O Fox, Presbyterian Cremation Witnesses: R Boyce;Principal=Lauristina Scott5 |
| Death* | 19 November 1968 | Hospital, NSW, Australia; CUNNINGHAM, Michael Francis.-November 19, 1968, at hospital, late of Schifields, dearly beloved husband of Loie, loved father of Vincent (Bathurst) and Loie (Mrs Hodsdon, Terry Hills), loved father-in-law of Betty and Bill (deceased), aged 70 years At rest.6 |
Family | Loie Agnes Foster | |
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Citations
- [S171] Rhonda Bassett.
- [S61] NSW Birth 11385/1898 - Michael F Cunningham.
- [S1565] Trove digitised newspapers, online http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/, The Forbes Advocate, Friday, September 2, 1921.
- [S14] Death Certificate, William Cunningham 1922.
- [S1317] Death Certificate transcript.
- [S1599] The Sydney Morning Herald, Wednesday, November 20, 1968.