George Bonfield

Their marriage was performed at the Wesleyan Methodist Chapel of Lofthouse, by Thomas Law, Wesleyan Minister. The attached photo is of George, Rosina, Harold & Annie in Newcastle, NSW. The kids were about 4 years apart in age, which is coonsistent with the apparent ages in the photo. It was probably taken shortly before the turn of the century, when George & Rosina would have been in their mid 30s, and the children perhaps 5 and 9. In the 1901 census, two males and two females, as expected. Plattsburgh is now known as Wallsend. In April 1936, he visited Georgina in Scranton, by way of Los Angeles. He lists himself as a widower, with his closest relative Mrs. Annie Nicholson, a daughter, living at Addison Rd. Newcastle, NSW. In his death record, his abode is given as New Lambton and age as 88 years. FUNERAL NOTICE - GEORGE BONFIELD NEWCASTLE MORNING HERALD 7 FEBRUARY 1952 BONFIELD - The Relatives and friends of Mr & Mrs H Bonfield & Keith & Mr & Mrs E Nicholson, are invited to attend the funeral of their beloved father, father-in-law & grandfather, George BONFIELD of 42 Bridges Road, New Lambton, to move from the funeral Chapel, Belford Street, Broadmeadow this afternoon, service commencing at 1.30 o'clock for the Methodist Cemetery, Sandgate. James Murray Funeral Director. LOYAL PRINCE OF WALES LODGE 27 BONFIELD, Officers and members of the above lodge are invited to attend the funeral of their late Brother George BONFIELD at 1.30 today. See family notice for further particulars. Sister M. Marsh, N.G.; Bro. J.K. Shields, F.S.