Susannah Elizabeth Gill (1860-1937)

Obituary
MRS. SUSANNAH ELIZABETH KING. Mrs. Susannah Elizabeth King, widow of the late Abraham King, passed away in a private hospital, at Turramurra, North Sydney, on Saturday last, after an illness extending over about six months. The deceased lady, who was 77 years of age, was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Gill, highly respected pioneers of Cundle and Dumaresque Island. She was a native of Cundle, but left the Manning many years ago to reside in Sydney. About 40 years ago she visited America. Her husband predeceased her by about five or six years. There was no family. About two years ago Mrs. King had the misfortune to break one of her ankles, but despite her advanced age, recovered well and was able to visit the Manning about March last year. The late Mrs. King was a staunch member and worker for the Methodist denomination and was of a generous and kindly disposition, being ever ready to help others to the best of her ability. On receipt of the news of her sister's death Mrs. T. R. Newton, Chatham, left for Sydney, by train, on Saturday night. Brothers and sisters of deceased are: Mr. James Gill (Dumaresque Island), Mr. David Gill (Kolodong), Messrs Henry and Andrew (deceased), Mrs. T. R. Newton (Chatham), Mrs. A. B. I. Walker (Cremorne), Mrs. A. A. Carpenter (Waitara), Miss Mary Gill (Taree), Mrs. M. L. Cowan (deceased), Miss Laura Gill (deceased) and several others died in childhood. The funeral left the Methodist Church, Walker-st., North Sydney, on Monday afternoon, after a service, for the Methodist cemetery, Northern Suburbs.

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