Emma Douglass (1839-1924)

Obituary
THE LATE MRS. EMMA BOOKS On Saturday, May 3rd., another link in the shortening chain binding us to the past was broken when, Mrs. Emma Books passed quietly away at her residence at Wiseman's Ferry. Like many other grand old pioneers of the Hawkesbury the deceased lady had few ailments, or if she had, had few complaints to make with regard to what she suffered. During a lengthy life of over 84 years she stored up the records of many stirring events connected with the development of this district, and as she retained her mental faculties right to the end, it was indeed a pleasure to sit and listen to these stories of the good old days. It is whilst listening to these old people that we begin to realise how very much we owe them. The old band are quietly passing away but the useful work remains and noble deeds performed by them show how true, is the saying that " The world knows little of its greatest people." Being of a quiet and unassuming spirit, the world certainly knew little of the subject of these remarks, but her nearby neighbors can unfold a multitude of acts which were never reported beyond the banks of the grand old Hawkesbury. The late Mrs. Books was predeceased by her husband the late David Books, by some 9 years. She was the daughter of Mr. George Douglass, of the Hawkesbury River. Seven children are left to mourn their loss:— David, of Wiseman's Ferry; Mrs. Stubbs, of Annandale, Sydney; Mrs. Greentree, of Carlingford; Mrs. Chaseling, of Leet's Vale; Mrs. M. Books, Mrs. Stern and Mr Alex Books, of Wiseman's Ferry. One daughter — Mrs. Leet— died some few months ago. Besides these already mentioned there are 31 grand-children and 15 great grandchildren. The interment took place at the local cemetery and was attended by representives of almost every home for miles around.

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