John BOOKS (shipwright) aged 82, died 1 October 1902 from Cerebral paralysis at Lilburndale. Father Alexander BOOKS (Captain trading vessel) and mother Margaret GRONO. Born in Pitt Town, New South Wales. Listed as married at Lilburndale at 28 years of age, wife Mary Smith HALL, childrens names recorded as Frederick 51, John 49, Mary 47, Phoebe 45, Matthew 42, George 41, Alexander 39 and Thomas 33, none deceased.

Buried on 2 October 1902 at the Presbyterian Cemetery, Ebenezer. Minister (Presbyterian Church) Robert EDGAR, burial witnessed by Robert EGGLETON and Ephraim GRONO.

Thomas BOOKS (Son, Sackville Reach) listed as informant.

Source(s):

• NSWBDM Death Certificate #16622/1902 contributed by James Books - August 2011