Janet MELVILLE
1858 - 1927 (69 years)
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Name Janet MELVILLE Birth 3 Aug 1858 Windsor, NSW, Australia 
Gender Female Residence 1879 Windsor, NSW, Australia [1] Usual residence according to marriage document to William News General 16 Dec 1905 Windsor, NSW, Australia [2] PRESENTATION AT AUBURN TO A WINDSOR WOMAN. From the "Auburn News" we learn that Mrs. W. C. Gambrill received numerous gifts, presentations and addresses from the local Methodist Church and Sunday School on her leaving the district after a twelve years connection with both, during which time she has been a most enthusiastic and devoted worker in all that relates to church and school matters. The superintendent and teachers acknowledged Mrs. Gambrills good work by presenting her with a very handsome timepiece, suitably inscribed on a silver plate; and the scholars gave her a very nicely bound copy of the new Methodist Hymn book together with a serviceable handbag and a very feeling address, which no doubt, Mrs. Gambrill will prize dearly. There are many in Windsor who knew Mrs. Gambrill in years gone by, both as Janet Melville, Sunday school scholar and the wife of the late Mr. W. C. Gambrill ("Charley") who was also a most energetic church worker, local preacher and Sunday school teacher. Old timers will remember "Charley" being at Dean's and "Charley" Parnell's, and later on, keeping a grocer's shop at the corner of George and New Streets. He died some years ago at Redfern, after a long and painful illness and was interred in the Wesleyan cemetery, Necropolis, Rookwood. Mrs. Gambrill is the fifth daughter of the late James Melville of "Woodside" and is a native of Windsor. She is now residing at Summer Hill, which, it seems, is a favorite camping ground of Windsorites, for there we find name of the Mortleys mad Johnsons, also Primrose. Residence 1906 Summer Hill, NSW, Australia [2] According to article News General 16 Mar 1907 Auburn, NSW, Australia [3] Auburn is losing for a time, an old resident in the person of Mrs. Gambrill, who for the past 12 years has been an enthusiastic worker in the local Methodist church and Sunday school. The departure is made for the purpose of recruting her health. At the annual meeting of that Sunday School last Wednesday occasion was taken to acknowledge her work by presenting her with a handsome timepiece suitably inscribed as the gift of the superintendent and teachers. Her scholars also made a presentation in the form of a serviceable handbag and a copy of the new Methodist Hymn Book. Both mark, were accompanied with touching letters, hopes being expressed that ere long she would return, fully re-stored, to take up those duties she had so faithfully discharged.
Electoral Roll 1913 Lower Portland, NSW, Australia [4] Domestic Duties Residence Nov 1917 Lower Portland, NSW, Australia [5] According to WW1 Service record of son Walter Gavin Gambrill News General 28 Oct 1927 [6] We are sorry to hear that Mrs. W. C. Gambrill of Lower Portland is in a very low state of health Death 7 Nov 1927 Lower Portland, NSW, Australia [9] Cause: Carcinoma of left lung & pericardium - Length of Illness 1 month, Cancer* 9 Months - GAMBRILL. 7th November 1927. At the residence of her daughter Mrs. G. Jones, Lower Portland, Janet, relict of the late William Charles Gambrill and beloved mother of Ethel, Arthur, Annie, Wes., and Walter and daughter of the late James and Mary Melville, of Windsor, also late of Auburn, aged 69 years. Interred at Rookwood Methodist Cemetery, 9th November. [7]
- GAMBRILL. 7th November 1927. At the residence of her daughter Mrs. G. Jones, Lower Portland, Janet, relict of the late William Charles Gambrill and beloved mother of Ethel, Annie, Arthur, Wes., and Walter and daughter of the late James and Mary Melville, of Windsor, also late of Auburn, aged 69 years. [8]
- Informant on death certificate, 'M.E.Jones, No relation, Lower Portand' [9]
Burial 9 Nov 1927 Methodist Cemetery, Rookwood, NSW, Australia [9] - Inscription: nee Melville. Denomination / Nationality: OLD WESLEYAN. Section: Section 3D ROW 6. Plot Number: 69,71 Size: Cemetery: Rookwood Cemetery
- Funeral Notice: GAMBRILL.-The Relatives and Friends of the late Mrs. JANET GAMBRILL are kindly Invited to attend her Funeral; to leave the residence of her daughter. Mrs G. Jones, Lower Portland, WEDNESDAY, at 11.30 a.m., for Methodist Cemetery. Rookwood. Sydney friends meet funeral at No. 1 Mortuary platform on arrival of the funeral train leaving Sydney at 1.55 p.m. [10]
Obituary 11 Nov 1927 [11] MRS. JANET GAMBRILL. There passed away on Monday last at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Geo. Jones of Lower Portland, an old and respected native of the Hawkesbury district in the person of Mrs. Janet Gambrill. The deceased, who had not been enjoying good health for the past three months came to Lower Portland about three weeks ago to spend a holiday with her daughter. She took seriously ill, however, and gradually became worse until she passed peacefully away on Monday afternoon. The late Mrs. Gambrill was born in Windor 69 years ago and was a daughter of the late James and Mary Melville. In her early twenties she married William Charles Gambrill, and they conducted a general store Windsor over 30 years ago. Her husband died in 1893, and the late Mrs. Gambrill was left to rear a young family of three sons and two daughters, of whom she was justly proud. The family comprises Ethel (Cremorne), Annie (Mrs. G. Jones, Lower Portland), Arthur, Wes. (Lower Portland) and Walter (in the Railway Department at Albury), Mrs. B. E. Sullivan (Richmond) is a sister and Mr. John Melville (Penrith) a brother. Of a generous and good hearted disposition, the late Mrs. Gambrill had many friends throughout the Hawkesbury district. She was ever ready to assist any good cause that needed a helping hand and all who ever called at the home of the old lady were invariably treated most hospitably and kindly. She was a worthy pioneer and the State is the richer for having known her. With true understanding born of personal knowledge of the difficulties met with in life, particularly the settlers on the land the deceased lady was everyone's friend. So it was that a large gathering of Hawkesbury folk journeyed to Rookwood cemetery on Wednesday to pay their last respects to her memory when her mortal remains were reverently laid beside those of her late husband. The motor funeral was conducted by Mr. Chandler, of Windsor and Rev. W. Deane (Methodist) of Epping officiated at the graveside. News General 18 Nov 1927 [12] RETURN THANKS. The family of the late Mrs. J. Gambrill, of Lower Portland desire to return thanks to all relatives and friends for kind expressions of sympathy, floral tributes, letters, telegrams and cards, in their recent sad bereavement Person ID I292 treeno1 | GambrillRansley Last Modified 17 Jan 2021
Father James MELVILLE, b. 22 Jun 1814, Dundonald, County Down, Ireland d. 3 Nov 1879, Mileham St, Windsor, NSW, Australia (Age 65 years) Mother Mary GAVIN, b. 1815 d. 3 Jan 1887, Mileham St, Windsor, NSW, Australia (Age 72 years) Family ID F73 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family William Charles GAMBRILL, b. 22 Apr 1846, Prospect, NSW, Australia d. 20 Sep 1892, Redfern, NSW, Australia (Age 46 years) Marriage 4 Jun 1879 Windsor, NSW, Australia [1] - GAMBRILL-MELVILLE June 4; at the Wesleyan Church, Windsor, by the Rev.R.Caldwell, William Charles Gambrill, eldest son of Mr. William Gambrill of Parramatta, to Janet Melville, fifth daughter of Mr. James Melville, builder, Woodside, Windsor. [13]
- NSW Marriage Transcription 1879/5190 Groom - William Charles Gambrill, bachelor born NSW, draper age 33. Usual residence Windsor. Parents William Gambrill (confectioner) and Sarah Ransley. Bride Janet melville, spinster born NSW. Age 20. Usual residence Windsor, parents James melville (builder) & Marty Gavin. Date of marriage 4 Jun 1879. Place of marriage Windsor NSW. Religion Wesleyan. Witnesses Mary Ann Melville & W M Lowe. The consent of James Melville, father of the bride was given to the marriage of Janet Melville with William Chas Gambrill. The said Janet melville being under the age of 21 years. [14]
Children 1. Etheline Australia GAMBRILL, b. 5 Apr 1880, George St, Windsor, NSW, Australia d. 27 Oct 1964, Hawkesbury District Hospital, Windsor, NSW, Australia (Age 84 years)2. Clive GAMBRILL, b. 19 Feb 1882, George St, Windsor, NSW, Australia d. 19 Feb 1882, Windsor, NSW, Australia (Age 0 years)+ 3. Arthur Ransley GAMBRILL, b. 22 May 1883, George and New St, Windsor, NSW, Australia d. 23 Jul 1968, Kogarah, NSW, Australia (Age 85 years)+ 4. Annie Melville GAMBRILL, b. 04 Jun 1885, George and New St, Windsor, NSW, Australia d. 10 Mar 1961, Lower Portland, NSW, Australia (Age 75 years)+ 5. Wesley Charles GAMBRILL, b. 02 Mar 1888, Windsor, NSW, Australia d. 17 Jul 1972, Windsor, NSW, Australia (Age 84 years)+ 6. Walter Gavin GAMBRILL, b. 3 Dec 1890, George St, Windsor, NSW, Australia d. 13 Aug 1972, Market Street, Tahmoor, NSW, Australia (Age 81 years)Family ID F98 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 17 Dec 2022
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Birth - 3 Aug 1858 - Windsor, NSW, Australia 
Residence - Usual residence according to marriage document to William - 1879 - Windsor, NSW, Australia 
Marriage - 4 Jun 1879 - Windsor, NSW, Australia 
News General - PRESENTATION AT AUBURN TO A WINDSOR WOMAN. From the "Auburn News" we learn that Mrs. W. C. Gambrill received numerous gifts, presentations and addresses from the local Methodist Church and Sunday School on her leaving the district after a twelve years connection with both, during which time she has been a most enthusiastic and devoted worker in all that relates to church and school matters. The superintendent and teachers acknowledged Mrs. Gambrills good work by presenting her with a very handsome timepiece, suitably inscribed on a silver plate; and the scholars gave her a very nicely bound copy of the new Methodist Hymn book together with a serviceable handbag and a very feeling address, which no doubt, Mrs. Gambrill will prize dearly. There are many in Windsor who knew Mrs. Gambrill in years gone by, both as Janet Melville, Sunday school scholar and the wife of the late Mr. W. C. Gambrill ("Charley") who was also a most energetic church worker, local preacher and Sunday school teacher. Old timers will remember "Charley" being at Dean's and "Charley" Parnell's, and later on, keeping a grocer's shop at the corner of George and New Streets. He died some years ago at Redfern, after a long and painful illness and was interred in the Wesleyan cemetery, Necropolis, Rookwood. Mrs. Gambrill is the fifth daughter of the late James Melville of "Woodside" and is a native of Windsor. She is now residing at Summer Hill, which, it seems, is a favorite camping ground of Windsorites, for there we find name of the Mortleys mad Johnsons, also Primrose. - 16 Dec 1905 - Windsor, NSW, Australia 
Residence - According to article - 1906 - Summer Hill, NSW, Australia 
News General - Auburn is losing for a time, an old resident in the person of Mrs. Gambrill, who for the past 12 years has been an enthusiastic worker in the local Methodist church and Sunday school. The departure is made for the purpose of recruting her health. At the annual meeting of that Sunday School last Wednesday occasion was taken to acknowledge her work by presenting her with a handsome timepiece suitably inscribed as the gift of the superintendent and teachers. Her scholars also made a presentation in the form of a serviceable handbag and a copy of the new Methodist Hymn Book. Both mark, were accompanied with touching letters, hopes being expressed that ere long she would return, fully re-stored, to take up those duties she had so faithfully discharged. - 16 Mar 1907 - Auburn, NSW, Australia 
Electoral Roll - Domestic Duties - 1913 - Lower Portland, NSW, Australia 
Residence - According to WW1 Service record of son Walter Gavin Gambrill - Nov 1917 - Lower Portland, NSW, Australia 
Death - Cause: Carcinoma of left lung & pericardium - Length of Illness 1 month, Cancer* 9 Months - 7 Nov 1927 - Lower Portland, NSW, Australia 
Burial - 9 Nov 1927 - Methodist Cemetery, Rookwood, NSW, Australia = Link to Google Earth Pin Legend 
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Sources - [S4] Marilyn Rowan, Marilyn Rowan NSW BMD Family History Transcriptions, (http://www.transcriptions.com.au/), 1879.
William Charles GAMBRILL/Janet MELVILLE marriage trancription ref no.1879/5190 - [S369] Windsor and Richmond Gazette (NSW : 1888 - 1965), (https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/title/192), 16 Dec 1905, 13.
- [S1016] Auburn News and Granville Electorate Gazetteer (NSW : 1903 - 1905), (http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-title1318), 11 Nov 1905, 1.
THE DISTRICT CHATTERBOX (1905, November 11). Auburn News and Granville Electorate Gazetteer (NSW : 1903 - 1905), p. 1. Retrieved April 11, 2020, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article240069751 - [S22] 1913 Mouth Of Colo Electoral Rolls , (www.findmypast.com.au).
- [S288] National Archives of Australia , Nov 1917.
Walter Gavin Gambrill WW1 Service record. - [S369] Windsor and Richmond Gazette (NSW : 1888 - 1965), (https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/title/192), 28 Oct 1927, 4.
- [S277] The Methodist NSW, (http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/title/647), 19 Nov 1927, 10.
- [S14] Sydney : Charles Kemp and John Fairfax, 1842-, Sydney Morning Herald , 8 Nov 1927, 10.
Janet Gambrill nee Melville death notice - [S560] GeniCert Transcriptions, (https://blogs.ancestry.com.au/ancestry/2015/03/19/member-benefit-order-discounted-bdm-certificate-transcriptions/), 1927.
Janet GAMBRILL (nee MELVILLE) death Reg#1927/19536 - [S14] Sydney : Charles Kemp and John Fairfax, 1842-, Sydney Morning Herald .
- [S369] Windsor and Richmond Gazette (NSW : 1888 - 1965), (https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/title/192), 11 Nov 1927, 12.
- [S369] Windsor and Richmond Gazette (NSW : 1888 - 1965), (https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/title/192), 18 Nov 1927, 14.
- [S294] Sydney Mail (NSW : 1860 - 1871) , 12 Jun 1879.
- [S4] Marilyn Rowan, Marilyn Rowan NSW BMD Family History Transcriptions, (http://www.transcriptions.com.au/), 1879.
- [S4] Marilyn Rowan, Marilyn Rowan NSW BMD Family History Transcriptions, (http://www.transcriptions.com.au/), 1879.