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Born 24 Jul 1882 and baptised 27 Aug 1882 Amy Elizabeth daughter of John Francis and Mary Carter a labourer of Dural

Born 5 Jul 1884 and baptised 17 Aug 1884 Ada May daughter of John Francis and Mary Carter a labourer of Dural

Born 10 Jun 1886 and baptised 18 Jul 1886 Elsie Gertrude daughter of John Francis and Mary Carter a farmer of North Colah

Born 22 Sep 1888 and baptised 28 Oct 1888 Ernest Robert son of John Francis and Mary Carter a farmer of Dural

Born 7 Dec 1891 and baptised 8 Jan 1892 Edith Millie daughter of John Francis and May Carter a farmer of Dural

Born 26 Sep 1894 and baptised 28 Oct 1894 Alice Rosetta daughter of John Francis and Mary Carter an orchardist of Dural

Born 1 Jan 1897 and baptised 11 Feb 1897 Ruby Gladys daughter of John Francis and Mary Carter an orchardist of Dural

Death Date: 1912 Death Place: New South Wales Registration Year: 1912 Registration Place: Parramatta, New South Wales Registration Number: 7353

Death. - On Sunday news spread through the district that Mr. Stephen Purnell had passed away at the advanced age of 88 years. The burial took place on Tuesday, and was very largely attended, and as the cortege wended its way to St Jude's Church the bell tolled out the number of years the deceased has attained. The Rev. J. Roberts held a very impressive service at the church, after which the mortal remains were followed to the C.E. cemetery where a great many had assembled to pay respect to the oldest pioneer of the district. Mr. Purnell was married to Miss Rosetta Moulds, daughter of the late Simon Moulds, sen., of Dural, at All Saints Church, Parramatta in the year 1853. The deceased leaves a widow and seven children of five daughters and two sons, 44 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Many beautiful wreaths were placed on the grave. The funeral arrangements were ably carried out by Mr. Metcalfe, Parramatta.

Stephen Durnell [sic] of Galston died 16 Jun 1912 and buried 17 Jun 1912 age 83

The friends of the late Stephen Purnell are kindly invited to attend his funeral; to move from his late residence, Galston, this Tuesday at 2 o'clock for Church of England Cemetery, Dural

Stephen Purnell BIRTH 1829 DEATH 16 Jun 1912 (aged 82–83) BURIAL St Judes Cemetery Dural, The Hills Shire, New South Wales, Australia Show Map PLOT Section 1, Row 3, Site 8-10. The grave is located between the headstones for Henry & Emma Black and Samuel & Phyllis Moore. MEMORIAL ID 180076064

Stephen Durnell [sic] of Galston died 16 Jun 1912 and buried 17 Jun 1912 age 83

Certified by William Purnell, son of Galston. Witness William Meltcalf.

PURNELL. - March 11, 1913, at her late residence, Galston, Rosetta, relict of the late Stephen Purnell, aged 80 years.

Galston. Death. - Mrs. Rosetta Purnell, widow of the late Mr. Stephen Purnell, an old and respected resident of Galston, passed away very suddenly on Tuesday morning. The old lady had an attack of heart trouble on Monday evening, but after the night's rest appeared in her usual health, and prepared her morning meal, which she thoroughly enjoyed; but a short time after passed quietly away in the presence of some of her daughters, and the advanced age of 80 years. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon. The remains were interred in the Church of England cemetery at Dural and was attended by a large concourse of relations and friends. The Rev. W.J. Roberts officiated at the grace. The funeral arrangements were ably carried out by Messrs. W. Metcalfe and Co., of Parramatta.

Rosetta Purnell of Galston died 11 Mar 1913 and buried 12 Mar 1913 aged 80

Rosetta Moulds Purnell BIRTH 1833 DEATH 11 Mar 1913 (aged 79–80) BURIAL St Judes Cemetery Dural, The Hills Shire, New South Wales, Australia Show Map PLOT Section 1, Row 3, Site 8-10, located between headstones for H & E Black and S & P Moore. MEMORIAL ID 180076063 Inscription 2017: There appears to be no inscription on the headstone on the interment site. Per DDHS in 1996: Uninscribed headstone. Gravesite Details Per DDHS in 1996: Uninscribed Norman headstone or footstone in centre of an unfenced plot.

Born 20 Jul 1913 and baptised 13 Sep 1913 at St Judes Dural Edna May daughter of Arthur William and Elsie Mary Carter a labourer of Galston

Born 12 Dec 1914 and baptised 23 Jul 1915 Lilian May daughter of Arthur William and Elsie Mary Carter a labourer of Dural

Mary Carter of Galston died 22 Dec 1916 and buried 23 Dec 1916 aged 62

On the 24th December, Mr John Francis Carter (67) retired orchardist, passed away at Church-street Parramatta North. His wife was formerly Miss Mary Purnell. His father who was also an orchardist, was likewise named John Francis Carter. The deceased leaves ten children. His funeral, which was under the care of Messrs. Wm Metcalfe and Co., moved to the Dural cemetery on the 26th December...

North sector, row 3 grave 11, no headstone

Albert John carter of North Parramatta died 12 Jan 1936 and buried 13 Jan 1936