Northam Cemetery, Pioneers Section: The following are excerpts from newspapers of the day related to Northam people buried at the Northam Cemetery. If you wish to add to the data, email the details. Amendments welcomed.

BARRETT Walter Bernard, Death Notice - On the 11th inst., at Northam, W.A., of diphtheria, WALTER BERNARD, youngest son of Peter and Annie Barrett, aged 2 years and 11 months. This last little treasure gone home to be with Jesus. - R.I.P. From the 'West Australian', Wd 17th Jun 1891.

BIDDLE Emma, Article in Newspaper - 'Three deaths' http://ndpbeta.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/printArticlePdf/3032450/3?print=n From the 'West Australian' Mon 29th Feb 1892.

BYFIELD Frederick John Harold, Article in Newspaper - 'Three deaths' http://ndpbeta.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/printArticlePdf/3032450/3?print=n From the 'West Australian' Mon 29th Feb 1892.

CAREY, George, Article in Newspaper - 'The stabbing affray. Death of the victim.' http://ndpbeta.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/printArticlePdf/4547071/3?print=n From the 'West Australian' Thu 18th Apr 1895.

CARTER Phoebe, Article in Newspaper - 'Death of an old resident' http://ndpbeta.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/printArticlePdf/3061528/3?print=n From 'the West Australian' Fri 11th May 1894.

CHAPMAN Lucy, Death Notice - At East Northam, on the 3rd inst., LUCY, the beloved wife of Walter Chapman, aged 29. Deeply regretted by her husband and friends. From the 'West Australian', Mon 8th May 1899.

CHIDLOW Mary, Death Notice - At Springfield, Northam, on Thursday, 12th July, after a short and painful illness, MARY, the beloved wife of W. CHIDLOW, Esq., deeply regretted by her sorrowing relatives and a wide cirlce of friends; aged 48 years. From 'The Perth Gazette and Western Australian Times', Fri 20th Jul 1866.

CHRISTMASS Charles, Article in Newspaper - 'Death of an old settler' http://ndpbeta.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/printArticlePdf/3047843/3?print=n From the 'West Australian' Tue 3 May 1893.

CHRISTMASS Edith Evelyn, Death Notice - On the 1st of January, at the residence of her grandfather, near Northam, EDITH EVELYN, only child of William and Emma Christmass, aged one year and three months. Deeply lamented by her sorrowing relations. 'Death has claimed our darling baby, Set a seal upon her brow, And the smile that used to greet us, Is in heav'n with Jesus now.' From the 'West Australian', Tue 9th Jan 1883.

CHRISTMASS Emma, Article in Newspaper - Death, http://ndpbeta.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/printArticlePdf/4545949/3?print=n From the 'West Australian', Fri 3rd May 1895.

CHRISTMASS George, Death Notice - At the Farmer's Home, Northam, on Sunday, the 14th instant, GEORGE CHRISTMASS; aged 81 years and eleven months. Arrived in the colony in the ship Calista on the 4th of August, 1829. May he rest in peace! From the 'West Australian', Fri 19th Dec 1879.

CLIFTON Harold, Death Notice - At Northam, on the 28th November, ulto., aged 10 weeks, HAROLD, infant son of William J. Clifton. From the 'West Australian Times', Tue 3 Dec 1878.

COOKE Mrs J, Article in Newspaper - 'Drowning accident at York', http://ndpbeta.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/printArticlePdf/3214880/3?print=n From the 'West Australian' Tue 24th Jan 1899.

COOK Thomas, Death Notice - On the 13th inst., at his residence, Russell-street, Northam, THOMAS, beloved husband of Margaret Cook, aged 54 years and 9 months. From the 'West Australian', Fri 21 Jul 1893.

COYNE Thomas and John Joseph, Article in Newspaper - 'A death from typhoid' http://ndpbeta.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/printArticlePdf/4544482/3?print=n From the 'West Australian' Fri 1st Mar 1895.

DEMPSTER Mary Emily, Death Notice - On the 12th inst., at Springfield, Northam, the residence of C.E. Dempster, MARY EMILY, the wife of A.Dempster, of Esperance Bay, in her 48th year. From the 'West Australian', Sat 20th Oct 1888.

DEMPSTER Samuel Adam Barker, Death Notice - On Tuesday, the 18th May, at Northam, SAMUEL ADAM BARKER, youngest son of Andrew Dempster, of Melbourne, and beloved brother of J.G. Dempster, of Northam, aged 29 years and 11 months. From the 'West Australian', Mon 24 May 1897.

DEMPSTER William Simon, Death Notice - On the 26th ultimo, at Buckland, Northam, WILLIAM SIMON, fourth son of the late James McLean Dempster, aged 48 years. From the 'West Australian' Fri 5th Feb 1892. See also article in newspaper 'Death of Mr W S Dempster' http://ndpbeta.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/printArticlePdf/3030949/3?print=n From the 'West Australian' Wed 27th Jan 1892.

DEVENISH Edith Alice, Death Notice - EDITH ALICE, beloved wife of Arthur Devenish, Northam, eldest daughter of John Harper Sanderson, of Sunderland. Age 25. Died on the 31st December 1893 at Northam. - (English papers please copy.) From the 'West Australian', Fri 5th Jan 1894.

DREYER Mary, Death Notice - At Northam, at her son's residence, MARY DREYER, wife of A.S. Dreyer, Masterton, N.Z., on October 4. aged 57. (N.Z. papers please copy.) From the 'West Australian', Thu 6th Oct 1892.

EATON Annie, Article in Newspaper, http://ndpbeta.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/printArticlePdf/4545596/3?print=n From the 'West Australian' Mon 15th Apr 1895.

FRENCH James, Article in Newspaper, 'Death of an old settler' http://ndpbeta.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/printArticlePdf/3027949/3?print=n From the 'West Australian' Fri 27th Nov 1891.

GIBBINGS William, Death Notice - WILLIAM GIBBINGS, Architect and Surveyor, Northam, late of London, borne Jun 2, 1829, died Dec. 24, 1892. "So he giveth his beloved sleep." From the 'West Australian' Thu 29th Dec 1892.

GOOCH George, Death Notice - On the 3rd inst., at Mokine, near Northam, in the 42nd year of his age, GEORGE, second son of the late John GOOCH of Bacton, Suffolk. From 'The Perth Gazette and Independent Journal of Politics and News', Fri 12th Jul 1861.

GOOCH John, Death Notice - On November 7th, at Northam, aged 78, John, eldest son of the late John Gooch, formerly of Old Hall, Bacton, Suffolk, England. From the 'West Australian', Mon 23rd Nov 1896.

GRAY James, Death Notice - On the 10th inst., at his residence, Gardiner-st., Northam, JAMES DONALD, beloved husband of Lizzie Gray; aged 32 years. Of consumption. From the 'West Australian', Fri 11th Aug 1893.

GREEN Dr, Article in Newspaper - Death http://ndpbeta.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/printArticlePdf/4539245/3?print=n From the 'West Australian' Tue 10th Sep 1895.

GREGORY Mary, Death Notice - On the 13th instant, at the residence of her son, Northam, after a long and painful illness, MARY, the beloved wife of Mr John Gregory, in her 68th year. From 'The Perth Gazette and Independent Journal of Politics and News', Fri 16th Oct 1857.

LATCHFORD or LETCHFORD, Article in Newspaper - Death http://ndpbeta.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/printArticlePdf/3054998/3?print=n From the 'West Australian' Tue 21st Nov 1893.

LENNON Patrick, Article in Newspaper - Funeral.http://ndpbeta.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/printArticlePdf/3072038/3?print=n From the 'West Australian' Wed 23rd Jan 1895.

LLOYD J H, Article in Newspaper - Death http://ndpbeta.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/printArticlePdf/3209492/3?print=n From 'the West Australian' Sat 17th Dec 1898.

MARMION, Article in Newspaper - 'The death of Mr Marmion' http://ndpbeta.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/printArticlePdf/3095565/3?print=n From the 'West Australian' Thu 9th Jul 1896.

MARTIN Lucy, Article in Newspaper - 'Death of two old settlers' http://ndpbeta.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/printArticlePdf/3061336/3?print=n From the 'West Australian' Sat 5th May 1894.

MARTIN William, Article in Newspaper - 'Death of an old settler' http://ndpbeta.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/printArticlePdf/3072038/3?print=n From the 'West Australian' Wed 23rd Jan 1895.

McCARTHY John Thomas, Article in Newspaper - 'A young man drowned' http://ndpbeta.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/printArticlePdf/3057002/3?print=n From the 'West Australian' Tue 16th Jan 1894.

McCORRY John, Article in Newspaper - 'Death from typhoid at Northam' http://ndpbeta.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/printArticlePdf/3082508/3?print=n From the 'West Australian' Sat 7th Mar 1896.

McCORRY Richard, Death Notice - On the 11th December at his residence, Northam, RICHARD McCORRY late of H.M. 38th Regiment of Foot, aged 69 years. From 'The West Australian' Tue 18th Dec 1888.

McMANUS James, Death Notice - On the 13th April, at his residence, Irishtown, Northam, JAMES McMANUS, native of Pettigo, Ireland, aged 57 years, deeply lamented by his bereaved Wife and Children, and a very large circle of friends. - R.I.P. From the 'West Australian' Sat 23 Jun 1888.

MEAD Jane, Death Notice - At Mahogony Creek, on the 20th of January, Jane, the wife of Mr. Thos. Mead, of Spring Hill, Northam, aged 48. From 'The Perth Gazette and Independent Journal of Politics and News', Fri 11th Feb 1859.

MEAD Samuel Francis, Death Notice - on the 2nd inst., suddenly of diabetes, at Northam, the residence of his mother, SAMUEL FRANCIS, youngest son of the late Mr. T. Mead, Snr., Spring Hill; aged 13 years and six months. Deeply regretted by all who knew him. From 'Western Australian Times', Tue 25 Feb 1879.

MEAD Thomas, Death Notice - On the 24th January, at the residence of Mr. Lazenby, Perth, after a lingering illness, Mr. THOMAS MEAD, of Spring Hill, Northam, aged 61 years; sincerely regretted by his family and a large circle of friends. From 'The Perth Gazette and Western Australian Times', Fri 9th Feb 1872.

MEARES Mary Ann, Death Notice - At the residence, (Neuyline, Northam) of her son, R.G.M. Meares, August 29th, 1892, MARY ANN MEARS, relict of the late Seymour J. Goldsmith-Meares, eldest son of Richard Goldsmith-Meares, Captain Mounted 2nd Life Guards. From the 'West Australian', Tue 6th Sep 1892.

MORGAN Anne, Death Notice - At her residence, Glenfield, near Northam, on Thursday 23rd September, Anne, relict of the late A.W. Morgan, aged 73 years. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing family and a large circle of friends. From the 'West Australian', Wed 29th Sep 1897.

MORRELL Harriet, Death Notice - Suddenly at Shorebey Farm, Northam, on Sep., 20, HARRIET WOODLEY, the beloved wife of Frederick Morrell; aged 55. From 'The Perth Gazette and West Australian Times', Fri 29th Sep 1871.

RANFORD Sarah Ann, Death Notice - On Sunday, the 20th December, at Northam, after a short illness, SARAH ANN, the beloved wife of Benjamin Briston Ranford, aged 59 years. Deeply lamented. From the 'West Australian' Wed 23 Dec 1891.

REILLY John Thomas, Article in Newspaper 'Death of Mr J T Reilly Jnr'- http://ndpbeta.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/printArticlePdf/3076091/3?print=n From the 'West Australian' Sat 4th Jan 1896.

SLATER Maitland George, Death Notice - On the 28th October, at his parents' residence, Northam , Maitland George, second dearly beloved son of Henry and Mary Slater, age one year and 9 months. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing parents and friends. From the 'West Australian', Sat 14th Nov 1891.

SMITH family members: Eliza, Eliza, John, Alfred, Death Notices - On Dec. 26, ELIZA, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Smith. Dec. 28, ELIZA, the beloved wife of Mr. John Thomas Smith, aged 39 years. On the 5th January 1875, at Northam, of fever, with a very short illness, Mr. John T. Smith, aged 41 years; deeply regretted by all who knew him. On January 5, 1875, of fever, after a very short illness, Alfred James Smith, fourth son of the above, aged 16 years. From the 'Western Australian Times' Fri 15 Jan 1875.

SMITH William, Article in newspaper - 'Death of an old resident' http://ndpbeta.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/printArticlePdf/3048328/3?print=n From the 'West Australian' Tue 16th May 1893.

TAUNTON William Ellas, Death Notice - At Northam, W.A., on Sunday, March 11th, 1877, of heart disease, WILLIAM ELLAS DOEDGE TAUNTON ESQ., Barrister, third son of the late Thomas Henry Taunton Esq., of Grand-pont House Oxford, in the 68th year of his age. Home and Colonial papers, please copy. From 'The Western Australian Times', Tue 20th Mar 1877.

TAYLOR Charles, Article in Newspaper - 'Death of two old settlers' http://ndpbeta.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/printArticlePdf/3061336/3?print=n From the 'West Australian' Sat 5th May 1894.

TAYLOR Emma, Death Notice - At Northam, on Sept, 17th, after a long and painful illness, borne with Christian fortitude, EMMA, the beloved wife of Mr. Chas. Taylor, aged 61. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing family and friends. 'I leave the world without a tear, Save for the friends I hold so dear; To heal their sorrows, Lord, descend, And to the friendless prove a friend.' From the 'West Australian', Tue 20th Sep 1887.

THROSSELL Eliza Jan (Lila) Death Notice - On Monday evening, February 11th, eldest daughter of late Mr. Chas. Monger, of Newcastle, loving and beloved wife of George Lionel Throssell, of Northam; aged 28 years. "For ever with the Lord." From the 'West Australian', Tue 26th Feb 1895.

TOWNSEND William, Death Notice - Of your charity pray for the repose of the soul of William H. Townsend, who died at Northam after a very short illness, on the 6th instant. He had lived in Western Australia for 41 years. May he rest in peace. From the 'West Australian', Wed 14th Nov 1894.

WILKINS John, Death Notice - At Mount Joy Homestead, Northam District, on January 20th, 1896, JOHN WILKINS, aged 64 years. Much respected by all who knew him as a good settler, a good father, and an honest man. From the 'West Australian' Thu 30th Jan 1896.

WINDSOR Charles, Article in Newspaper - 'The typhoid epidemic. Another death'. http://ndpbeta.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/printArticlePdf/4549344/3?print=n From the 'West Australian' Thu 7th Feb 1895.

YORK, Annie, Death Notice - Died at Northam on the 12th inst., ANNIE, the beloved wife of Harden York, aged 47 years. Deeply lamented by her family and friends. From the 'West Australian', Tue 17th Sep 1889.

YORK, Joseph Death Notice - at Northam, on Sunday 3rd inst., after a long illness, JOSEPH YORK; aged 78 years. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing family. Deceased arrived in W.A. on August, 1842 in the ship Simon Taylor. From the 'West Australian' Sat 9th Jan 1886.