Daniel Purdy Horwood (c1850-1946)

Obituary
Daniel Horwood Dies At Age Of 95

Widely known as the "Grand Old Man" of the Hills District, Mr. Daniel Purdy Horwood, one of the district's first hotelkeepers and oldest blacksmiths, died on Sunday. Son of an early pioneer, Mr. Horwood was born at Seven Hills 95 years ago, and resided all his life in this district. His wife predeceased him 30 years ago. He built the second of three hotels which have been constructed on the present site of the "Bull and Bush Inn" at Baulkham Hills. Built over 60 years ago, this was known as the "Royal." As a lad, Mr Horwood served his time as a blacksmith with a Parramatta tradesman named MacDonald, and after disposing of his hotel, took to the forge, at which he worked until 15 or 20 years ago. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. L. Williams, of Northmead, and Miss D. Horwood, of Baulkham Hills, and four sons, Arthur, Albert, and Thomas, of Baulkham Hills, and Daniel, now living at Burwood. The funeral left his home yesterday afternoon for Castle Hill cemetery where his wife, two daughters, and a son, have also been laid to rest.

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