John William WEEDEN (1843

John William WEEDEN (1843 - 1928)

Children	Self + Spouses	Parents	Grandparents	Greatgrandparents
William Francis WEEDEN (1869 - 1945) Frederick Louis WEEDEN (1871 - 1948) Charles Edward WEEDEN (1873 - 1948) Ethel May Annie WEEDEN (1882 - 1967) Agnes Murray (Cissie) WEEDEN (1884 - 1979) Lillian Ida Lesley WEEDEN (1885 - 1985) Bona Rosa WEEDEN (1886 - 1967) Gwendoline Irene WEEDEN (1887 - 1976) Harold Reginald WEEDEN (1889 - 1966)	John William WEEDEN (1843 - 1928) + Mary Ann ALDERSON (1845 - 1882) Anne Lesley MURRAY (1851 - 1927)

Pic S2. Inscription
Sacred to the Memory of
ANN LESLEY WEEDEN
Loved Wife of John Weeden
Died 30th Oct. 1927
Aged 76 Years
Also JOHN WEEDEN
Died 26th Sept. 1928

Pic 2. Seated, Anne (Murray) Weeden, John, Gwen. Back row, l to r, Cissie, Bona, Harold and Lill

Pic 3. Inscription
Sacred to the Memory of
ANN LESLEY WEEDEN
Loved Wife of John Weeden
Died 30th Oct. 1927
Aged 76 Years
Also JOHN WEEDEN
Died 26th Sept. 1928

b. 28 Jun 1843 at St Pancras, Middlesex, England

m. (1) 25 Jul 1865 Mary Ann ALDERSON (1845 - 1882) at Windsor, New South Wales, Australia

m. (2) 1883 Anne Lesley MURRAY (1851 - 1927) at Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia

d. 26 Sep 1928 at Tumut, New South Wales, Australia aged 85

Near Relatives of John William WEEDEN (1843 - 1928)
Relationship	Person	Born	Birth Place	Died	Death Place	Age
Self	John William WEEDEN	28 Jun 1843	St Pancras, Middlesex, England	26 Sep 1928	Tumut, New South Wales, Australia	85

Wife	Mary Ann ALDERSON	1845	New South Wales, Australia	02 Sep 1882	Tumut, New South Wales, Australia	37
Wife	Anne Lesley MURRAY	abt 1851		30 Oct 1927	Tumut, New South Wales, Australia	76

Son	William Francis WEEDEN	11 Mar 1869	Tumut, New South Wales, Australia	1945		76
Son	Frederick Louis WEEDEN	22 May 1871	Tumut, New South Wales, Australia	23 Apr 1948	Tumut, New South Wales, Australia	76
Son	Charles Edward WEEDEN	1873	Tumut, New South Wales, Australia	04 Dec 1948	Boorowa, New South Wales, Australia	75
Daughter	Ethel May Annie WEEDEN	25 Jul 1882	Tumut, New South Wales, Australia	27 Jan 1967	St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia	84
Daughter	Agnes Murray (Cissie) WEEDEN	31 Mar 1884	Tumut, New South Wales, Australia	1979	Sydney, New South Wales, Australia	95
Daughter	Lillian Ida Lesley WEEDEN	1885	Tumut, New South Wales, Australia	1985	Junee, New South Wales, Australia	100
Daughter	Bona Rosa WEEDEN	1886	Tumut, New South Wales, Australia	1967	Sydney, New South Wales, Australia	81
Daughter	Gwendoline Irene WEEDEN	1887	Tumut, New South Wales, Australia	1976	Croydon, New South Wales, Australia	89
Son	Harold Reginald WEEDEN	1889	Tumut, New South Wales, Australia	1966	Tumut, New South Wales, Australia	77

Daughter in Law	Grace E MCGILLIVRAY	1869	Tumut, New South Wales, Australia
Daughter in Law	Sarah KELL	24 Sep 1868	Tumut, New South Wales, Australia	08 Feb 1898	Tumut, New South Wales, Australia	29
Daughter in Law	Emma ODDY	1869	Tumut, New South Wales, Australia	03 Feb 1937	Tumut, New South Wales, Australia	68
Daughter in Law	Annie DAVIS	1871		Jan 1911	Tumut, New South Wales, Australia	40
Daughter in Law	Jessie Edith BROWNE	1877		28 Sep 1933	Boorowa, New South Wales, Australia	56
Son in Law	Hector John HARMAN	1877	Fiji	17 Feb 1932	Leeton, New South Wales, Australia	55
Son in Law	Leslie Willis STOREY	1875		1961		86
Son in Law	Louis Duncan MAITLAND	1870		1952		82
Daughter in Law	Myrtle Grace FINCH	1891		1979		88

Grandson	Keith WEEDEN	1900	Tumut, New South Wales, Australia	07 May 1967	Tumut, New South Wales, Australia	67
Granddaughter	Zillah WEEDEN	1903	Tumut, New South Wales, Australia	22 Jul 1982	Tumut, New South Wales, Australia	79
Granddaughter	Vera WEEDEN	1905	Tumut, New South Wales, Australia	06 Sep 1928	Tumut, New South Wales, Australia	23
Granddaughter	Catherine Bloor WEEDEN	1909	Tumut, New South Wales, Australia	09 Jan 1991	Boorowa, New South Wales, Australia	82
Granddaughter	Gwendolen May HARMAN	1906	Holbrook, New South Wales, Australia	19 Sep 1991	New South Wales, Australia	85

Events in John William WEEDEN (1843 - 1928)'s life
Date	Age	Event	Place	Notes	Src
28 Jun 1843		John William WEEDEN was born	St Pancras, Middlesex, England		73
03 Mar 1851	7	Immigration	New South Wales, Australia	per "Resolute"
25 Jul 1865	22	Married Mary Ann ALDERSON (aged 20)	Windsor, New South Wales, Australia
11 Mar 1869	25	Birth of son William Francis WEEDEN	Tumut, New South Wales, Australia
22 May 1871	27	Birth of son Frederick Louis WEEDEN	Tumut, New South Wales, Australia
1873	30	Birth of son Charles Edward WEEDEN	Tumut, New South Wales, Australia
25 Jul 1882	39	Birth of daughter Ethel May Annie WEEDEN	Tumut, New South Wales, Australia
02 Sep 1882	39	Death of wife Mary Ann ALDERSON (aged 37)	Tumut, New South Wales, Australia
1883	40	Married Anne Lesley MURRAY (aged 32)	Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia
31 Mar 1884	40	Birth of daughter Agnes Murray (Cissie) WEEDEN	Tumut, New South Wales, Australia		73
1885	42	Birth of daughter Lillian Ida Lesley WEEDEN	Tumut, New South Wales, Australia
1886	43	Birth of daughter Bona Rosa WEEDEN	Tumut, New South Wales, Australia
1887	44	Birth of daughter Gwendoline Irene WEEDEN	Tumut, New South Wales, Australia
1889	46	Birth of son Harold Reginald WEEDEN	Tumut, New South Wales, Australia
30 Oct 1927	84	Death of wife Anne Lesley MURRAY (aged 76)	Tumut, New South Wales, Australia		63
26 Sep 1928	85	John William WEEDEN died	Tumut, New South Wales, Australia

Personal Notes:

John Weeden was born in London in 1843 and arrived in Sydney on 3 March 1854 on the Resolute after a voyage which lasted 5 months and 3 days.

At Windsor he served an apprenticeship as a draper and coming to Tumut in 1860 secured employment in Mandelson‘s store. When John Weeden made the journey to Tumut the roads were merely tracks and m parts, through the Bargo Bush it was a veritable quagmire.

John Weeden remained at Mandelson Brothers for a few years and then opened his own Royal Drapery Mart. In 1887 he bought out the storekeeplng business owned by Montague Marks Located at the corner of Wynyard and Russell Streets. Mandelson Brothers had been the previous owners and they sold to Marks in 1874.

John Weeden's principal business was with miners at Kiandra and the goods were consigned there by packhorse. Talbingo Mountain was regarded as a "Commercial barrier". Over a period of ﬁfty years
John Weeden built up a substantial general storekeeping business.

Through his understanding of humanity, his wonderful personality, and his honourable dealings he won the esteem and confidence of the public and endeared himself to all. His advice was sought by
rich and poor alike. His guidance and advice was given in confidence and treasured by the recipient. In times of drought, hardship, and trouble he stood ﬁnancially to all worthy causes.

John Weeden took a prominent part in every public movement for the advancement of the town and district. He was elected an Alderman of the ﬁrst Municipal Council in 1887 and was Mayor in 1892,
1893, 1896, 1900, and 1903.

His sons Frederick Weeden, Charles Weeden, and Harold Weeden assisted to build up the splendid business. Harold conducted a general storekeeping business but not on the original site.

Sis Weeden, a daughter, was a teacher for years at the public school and hundreds of local children had her as their teacher in the Infants' classes.

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser 2 Oct 1928
MR. JOHN WEEDEN. Tumut's Grand Old Man Passes Out. With the death of Mr. John Weeden, which took place peacefully though suddenly at his home on Wednesday afternoon, at the age of 85¼ years, Tumut loses its grand old public man who in the course of his public career, extending over a period of over half a century, did more for the progress and prosperity of the town and district and the advancement of its institutions than any other citizen, though there were others associated with him who are worthy of the highest praise and esteem. He came tn Tumut in July, 1860, and had been in business on his own account since 1877, founding the firm of Weedens Ltd. in 1912 and dying in harness, being till the last managing director of the company and transacting business on its behalf two days before his death. On Wednesday afternoon he was seized with a desire to retch, and his housekeeper, Nurse Turner, advised that he should lie down, but be rose from the chair in which he was seated stepped out on to the verandah and walked around it. In the meantime Nurse Turner had communicated with his daughter, Mrs. L. D. Maitland, who hurried round to her father's house. He went back to his chair after feeling relieved and sat down in an easy position when death took its toll —the last quiet peaceful slumber— the heart having given out. In 1860 Mr. John Weeden came to Tumut. He was born in London in 1843 and arrived in New South Wales in 1851 in the ship Resolute on March 3, after a passage of five months and three days. He remained in Sydney for a little while and then went to Windsor. In June, 1855, he was bound as apprentice to Thos Faux, draper, of Windsor. After serving five years, he obtained employment with Mandelson Bros., who occupied the store which in later years be acquired, reaching Tumut in July, 1860, travelling per coach from Campbell town, there being no railway beyond that centre in that period. He remained with these employers until 1877, when be opened the Royal Drapery Mart, which now forms part of the Royal Hotel premises, which he continued to run until he purchased his present business, The late Mr, Weeden was one of the first aldermen of the Tumut Municipal Council upon the proclamation of an area of about 1120 acres as a municipality on April 28, 1887, the first Council meeting being held on July 8 of the same year, and subsequently be rejoined the Council in 1889. Mr. E. G. Brown was the first Mayor, and be occupied the position until 1891, when Ald. J. Weeden was elected, and remained at the helm for two consecutive terms, besides in 1896, 1900, and 1903 -five terms in all. On July 8, 1901, on the motion of Ald, J. Weeden, seconded by Ald. W. D. P. O'Brien, a formal resolution was passed, asking the public Works Department to instal a pumping water supply at an estimated cost of £7200, and this work was completed and handed over to the Council on April 28, 1903. He was Mayor a the opening ceremony of the railway from Gundagai to Tumut for the construction of which be fought hard with other townspeople, and which was eventually accomplished through the instrumentality of Mr R. T. Donaldson, then the member for Tumut in the State Legislative. The railway was formerly opened on October 10, 1903. In 1899 the first meeting was called for the establishment of a hospital in Tumut, and at the first annual meeting of subscribers in Januuy, 1900, Mr Weeden was elected hon. treas., much of the organisisation for raising funds falling upon bis shoulders, The hospital building was completed and the formal opening ceremony was performed by Sir John See, then State Premier. He continued to occupy prominent positions — Treasurer, Secretary and President — right up till a few years ago, when his declining years forbade him actively parcipitating in public affairs. He was associated with the Tumut P. and A Society as a committeeman for many years ; a foundation member and first President of the Parents and Citizens' Association ; President and one of the first trustees of the Literary Institute ; Trustee of the Tumut Racecourse and Recreation Reserve. Besides the numerous public posts be filled— and filled with signal ability and credit, being a far-seeing man with a thorough business training— he was a foundation member and first secretary of Loyal Golden Age Lodge, M.U.I.O.O.F., and he was the last of that little band. He held office continually until 1918. The jubilee of the Lodge was held in April, 1921. It was he on whom was bestowed the honor of laying the foundation stone of the Oddfellows' Hall, erected and opened on Easter Monday, 1879, practically free of debt. He was also a foundation member of Lodge Tumut Unity of Freemasons, passed through all the chairs and was secretary for many years. A pillar of the Methodist Church, he gave the land for and contributed the major portion of the funds to erect the scared edifice at the corner of Russell and Richmond-streets, The church was erected in 1873. As a business man he was the soul of integrity. Never known to act harshly with a customer in arrears, he gained the esteem and goodwill of the community generally, and the name of Weeden with the old surviving hands— and alas ! they are few— was as highly spoken of in commercial circles by them as it is esteemed by the present generation. During the great war he acted a true citizen's part in every respect, and to every charitable and benevolent object contributed much more than, the ordinary quota. What finer record could a man attain ? The late departed's personal attributes in private life were his charm of manner, and being a deep student of psychology his gentle way of approach and careful manner of engaging in conversation made him an endearing conversationalist. He was diversely read. Peace be to his soul. Deceased was twice married, his second wife dying in November last year. Those left to mourn are four sons (William of Young, Fred. L. of Tumut, Charles of Burrowa and Harold R. of Tumut) and two daughters (Mrs. L. D. Maitland of Tumut) and Miss Weeden in Education Department, and who was on holidays at Tumut at the time of the sad occurrence, The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon. A very large cortege followed the remains to their last resting place next to those of his late wife in the Methodist portion of the Old Cemetery, Rev. J. Fleming performing the last rites at the graveside.

The Tumut and Aelong Times 2 Oct 1928
In our obituary of the late John Weeden, Tumut's grand old man, we omitted the names of several of the families. The children to the first wife were Messrs William, Fred, Charles and Mrs. Harman (Leeton), and to the second union Mrs. L. D. Maitlaud (Tumut), Mrs. L. Storey (Junee), Misses Cis and. B. R. Weeden (Education Dept.) and Mr. Harold Weeden (Tumut).

Source References:

73. Type: Book, Abbr: Pioneers of Tumut Valley, Title: Pioneers of the Tumult Valley , The History of Early Settlement, Auth: H.E. Snowden, Publ: Tumut & District Historical Society Incorporated, Date: 2004

- Reference = 94 (Name, Notes)

- Reference = 94 (Birth)

76. Type: Web Page, Abbr: Find a Grave, Title: Find A Grave, Locn: https://www.findagrave.com/

- Reference = https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/209616064/john-william-weeden (Name, Notes)

- Notes: Aged 85 Years
Son of Ephriam and Lucy
Married Mary Anne Alderson 1865 Windsor with 7 children born of this union.
Married Anne Lesley Murray 1883 Parramatta with 5 children born of this union.

The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW : 1883 - 1930) Sat 29 Sep 1928
WEEDEN. — September 26. at- his residence,"Mascotte." Turriut, John Weeden, aged 85 years.

The Gundagai Independent (NSW : 1928 - 1939) Thu 27 Sep 1928
MR. JOHN WEEDEN DIES.
Sixty-eight years in Tumut was Mr. Jack Weeden, when the final
siimmons came yesterday. He was a landmark in Tumut district, and Weeden's store was for years much more than a mere business concern it was a financial institution, for John Weeden financed many of the early settlers. He watched Tumut grow, from a small out of the way place to a town adjudged the prettiest in the State. He was 85 years of age at the time of his death, and leaves a grown-up family and a number of grandchildren. The surviving sons are Messrs.Fred., William, Charles and Harold Weeden. The funeral took place at Tumut to-day.

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