William Matthew Sternbeck (1848-1922)

Obituary
DEATH OF A PIONEER. One of the early pioneers of the Wolombi went west on Wednesday in the person of Mr. Wm. Sternbeck, of Laguna. The deceased gentleman had been ailing for a long time from an internal complaint. Four years ago he suffered a paralytic stroke, which commenced the undermining of his health. He was in his 75th year. The late Mr. Sternbeck was one of the best known and respected men in the district. He was a native of the McDonald River and his father before him was a Hawkesbury native. Over 31 years ago Mr. Sternbeck came to Laguna, where he reared a family highly respected in the district. The news of his demise caused widespread regret. Deceased is survived by three sons and one daughter. The eldest son is Mr E. A. Sternbeck, of Cessnock. The other sons are Mr. W. E. Sternbeck, of Laguna and late of Millfield, and Mr. J. J. Stennbeck, of Millfield. The daughter is Mrs. E. Hawkins, of Laguna.

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