Alfred Redman (1846-1936)

Obituary
ALFRED REDMAN. As briefly reported in our last issue the death occurred on Saturday morning last of one of Dungog's oldest residents, Mr. Alfred Redman, at the age of 89 years.

The deceased was born at Warwickshire, England, and came to Australia at a very early age. Shortly after their arrival in Sydney the late Mr. Redman's parents came to Dungog and established their home here. As a young man Mr. Redman followed farming pursuits at Melbee, and later was similarly engaged on the "Dingadee" estate for some years. Upon relinquishing farming operations, and being held in high regard by the late Mr. F. A. Hooke, the owner of "Dingadee," his services were still retain ed and for many years he attended to the up-keep of buildings and any thing else which required attention on the estate, and he was a familiar figure walking to and from his home in Dungog to his work, until a few years ago when failing health compelled him to sever his long as sociation with "Dingadee" as far as work was concerned.

The only surviving member of the family is Mr. George Redman of Dungog, five other brothers, Messrs Sam, Frank, Aaron, Joseph and Dan, having predeceased their late brother Alfred. He is also predeceased by one sister who died young.

He is survived by two sons Mr. William Redman of Lord Street, Dungog, and Mr. Tom Redman of Leconfield, Branxton; also one daughter, Mrs. R. M. Cox of Main Creek. Three other daughters, Mrs. Albert Atkins and Misses Mary and Sarah Redman pre-deceased their father.

The late Mr. Redman, who was the head of five generations, is also survived by 31 grand children, 50 great-grand-children, and one great-great-grandchild.

The burial took place on Saturday afternoon in the Presbyterian portion of Dungog cemetery, the Rev. J. W. McCredie officiating at the graveside, after which the service of the G.U.O.O.F. was read by Bro. A. D. Irwin, N.G., the late Mr. Redman having been a member of the Lodge for 58 years.

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