John Lees1
M, #5409, b. 14 December 1840, d. 3 August 1908
| Father | John Lees1 b. 19 Sep 1807, d. Dec 1848 |
| Mother | Ann Bolton1 b. 6 Dec 1811 |
| Relationship | 1st cousin 4 times removed of Keith Graham Bassett |
| Last Edited | 31 Dec 2019 |
| Birth* | 14 December 1840 | Castlereagh, NSW, Australia1 |
| Baptism | 6 January 1841 | Castlereagh, NSW, Australia;son of John & Ann Lees, Castlereagh, Farmer, Wesleyan Methodist1 |
| Death of Father | December 1848 | South Creek, NSW, Australia;Principal=John Lees2 |
| News-Arct* | 1 August 1908 | "The Dubbo Dispatch", Dubbo, NSW, Australia; Runaway. Mr. John Lees Injured. Mr. John Lees, blacksmith, etc., of Talbragar-street, one of the oldest business men of the town, was the victim of a severe accident on Friday morning. He had mounted into a small waggonette at his own home with the intention, we understand, of making a short trip over the river, and from the particulars that can be gathered it would appear that the seat slipped and he felt backwards. Unfortunately he became entangled in his overcoat, and could not recover his balance. The horse took fright, and bolted, throwing Mr. Lees out with considerable force, and then dashed violently down Brisbane-street, ultimately reaching Talbragar-street. The vehicle coming into collision with a Corporation lamp-post at the intersection of the two thoroughfares, the horse was brought to a standstill. Mr. Lees, when picked up, was found to be very seriously hurt. A medical examination disclosed that no bones were broken, but that he had sustained some internal injuries, the exact nature of which can at present scarcely be definitely stated, though it is feared they are of a grave character. On account of Mr. Lees somewhat advanced age his mishap is one of no ordinary kind, and his condition is at present causing his friends much anxiety.3 |
| Death* | 3 August 1908 | Dubbo, NSW, Australia; DEATHS MR. JOHN LEES. On Monday morning Mr. John Lees died at his residence, in his 69th year. In our last we briefly referred to an accident which befel him. It appeared that he was in the act of getting into his trap in front of his door. He lost his balance, however, and, in trying to save a fall, clutched at the seat, which came away and fell on the horse's back, startling the animal and causing it to bolt. Mr. Lees got entangled in the reins, and was dragged some distance. Neither his medical adviser nor his friends anticipated any serious results, but it would appear that the shock was greater than was at first supposed, and the patient succumbed to it as stated. The late Mr. Lees, who was a native of the Nepean district, was a resident of Dubbo for 27 years, and carried on a blacksmith's business for many years. His wife predeceased him about nine years. He took a prominent part in the government of the Dubbo Methodist Church, of which he filled the office of steward for a considerable time. He left a large family, his sons being Messrs. J. W., G. H., Wesley, Alfred and Ernest. He also left four daughters, namely, Miss C. Lees, and Mesdames A. Cole, J. B. Garnsey and J. R. Tighe. The funeral took place on Tuesday (the 4th), when a large number of relatives and friends paid their respects. The burial service was conducted by the Rev. F. J. Curwood.4 |
Citations
- [S1220] NSW Baptisms 1788-1855.
- [S1223] NSW Deaths 1788-1975.
- [S1565] Trove digitised newspapers, online http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/, The Dubbo Dispatch, Saturday, August 1, 1908.
- [S1565] Trove digitised newspapers, online http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/, The Dubbo Liberal, Wednesday, August 5, 1908.