John Mace
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Died 11 September 1869
John Mace (Toowong Cemetery Symbology Display)
Headstone
A fragment of John Mace's headstone discovered in a Toowong Cemetery Archaeological Dig in 2015.
- Erected: North Brisbane Burial Grounds, Episcopalian section. After 11 September 1869
- Moved to: North Brisbane Burial Grounds, Reserved Area. ca. 1914. Recorded as John Mace
- Demolished and disposed of in: Toowong Cemetery, Portion 29A. ca. 1930
- Discovered: Toowong Cemetery, Portion 29A near Section 72. ca. May 2015
Inscription
In memory
of
John Mace
who was
accidentally drowned
in the River Brisbane
on the 11 of September 1869
aged 23 years
Erected
as a tribute of respect
by a few of his
surviving friends
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Death registration: John Mace
Death date: 11/09/1869
Mother's name: -
Father/parent's name: -
Registration details: 1869/B/5099
The body of a man named John Mace, belonging to the cutter Jessie was found in the river on Thursday. He is supposed to have fallen overboard while in a state of intoxication.