William Crack

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ca. 1856 — 27 August 1874

William Crack (29A)

Headstone

Fragments of William Crack's headstone discovered in a Toowong Cemetery Archaeological Dig in 2013.

• Erected: North Brisbane Burial Grounds. After 27 August 1874
• Moved to: North Brisbane Burial Grounds, Reserved Area. ca. 1914. Recorded as William Crack
• Demolished and disposed of in: Toowong Cemetery, Portion 29A. ca. 1930
• Discovered: Toowong Cemetery, Portion 29A near Section 72. ca. May 2013

Inscription

Sacred
to the memory of
William Crack
eldest son of
William & Ellen C…
Died 27^th August 1874
Aged 18 years & 6 months

My days were few on earth but like
a flower did pass away. Therefore
… I hope this life …
… not be part

Learn more

• Death Record - Queensland Government

Death registration: William Crack
Death date: 27/08/1874
Mother's name: Ellen Meppom
Father/parent's name: William Crack
Registration details: 1874/B/8711

• Family Notices (1874, August 28). The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), p. 1.

FUNERAL.—The Friends of Mr. WILLIAM CRACK, of Laidley, are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of his deceased Son, William ; to move from the Exchange Hotel, Edward-street, THIS DAY (Friday), at 3 p.m.
2441 G. B. PETRIE, Undertaker.

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