John Gutsell (c1784-1853)

John Gutsell died on 20 September 1853 at his daughter's home in (Old) South Head Road, Sydney. His death was recorded under the name of "James" and the age shown was 68 years. Reports in the newspaper of his death recorded his age as 69 years, and in the November 1828 census of New South Wales his age is recorded by the census taker as 45 years. The estimate of his year od birth is about 1783.

His funeral notice in the Sydney Morning Herald of Wednesday 28 September 1853 states "The friends of the late Mr. JOHN GUTSELL are respectfully invited to attend his funeral. The procession will move from his late residence, South Head Road, Tomorrow (Thursday) morning, at 9 o'clock."