John Cornwell (1832-1914)

Obituary
One of the best known personalities in Richmond, John Cornwell, died on Thursday morning of last week at the mature age of 82 years. For some time past the late Mr. Cornwell had not been well, but he was one of those sturdy Hawkesbury natives who would not give in to sickness. His end was peaceful, for he passed awav in his sleep about half-past eight in the morning. Born on the Richmond lowlands, where his father was a farmer, the late John Cornwell attended the school carried on in the olden days by the late Mr. Hogflesh, in Windsor-street, Richmond, now occupied as a residence by Mrs. Shelton. As a young man he married Miss Anne Farlow, who has attained the age of 80 years. For some years he followed the occupation of a teamster, and was one of the pioneers who carried provisions from Sydney over the mountains to Bathurst before the railway was constructed to Richmond. He was one of the most honest and reliable of men, and found plenty of employment in the calling which he took up. When the railway was taken over the mountains and to Richmond much of the provisions went by train, and the teamsters gradually drifted into other occupations. The subject of this notice went in for farming on the Richmond lowlands, and also conducted a butchering business in Paget-street, Richmond. He carried on this business for 25 years, and during that time purchased many properties in and about Richmond. The issue of the marriage was a family of seven children, one of whom, Susannah, died about four years ago. The other members of the family are: George William (Rookwood), Amos (Richmond), Mrs. Wellington Freeman (Agnes Banks), Jonathan (Auburn), Arthur (Richmond), and Andrew Austin (Ashfield). There are 22 grandchildren, and 25 great grandchildren. The funeral took place on Friday afternoon, and was one of the largest ever seen in Richmond, which was a splendid tribute of the great respect in which the deceased was held by all classes of the community. The remains were buried in St. Peter's Church of England cemetery. Rev. Stanley G. Best conducted the service at the grave, and Mr. Price was the undertaker.

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