John Izzard (1836-1914)

Obituary
An old Hawkesbury native, John Izzard died at the residence of his step-sister (Mrs. Thomas Hayes), Currency Creek, on Monday evening from heart failure. He had not been well for some time, and left his home at Freeman's Reach to spend a few weeks with Mrs. Hayes. The deceased had one sister living, viz.. Mrs. Jurd, who has a hotel at Moree. His four step-brothers and three step-sisters are: Raymond and George Izzard (Currency Creek), Herbert and Joseph Izzard, Sydney, Mrs. Thomas Hayes and Mrs. Michael Butler (Currency Creek), Mrs. John Ford (Concord). The late John Izzard was married at Freeman's Reach; his wife having a private school. After their marriage they went to live on the McDonald River and later, returned to Freeman's Reach. About two years ago his wife died at a ripe old age. There are two daughters and two sons living, viz. Mrs. Joseph Greentree (Freeman's Reach), Mrs. Charles Beecroft (Wilberforce), Charles and John Izzard. The funeral, which took place on Tuesday, was well attended, the remain's being buried in the Church of England cemetery, Windsor.

Rev. N. Jenkyn was the officiating clergy man, and Mr. Chandler the undertaker.

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