Mary Smith BOOKS aged 77, died 21 July 1904 from Influenza epidemic at Sackville Reach. Father George Smith HALL (Farmer) and mother Frances GRONO. Born in Cattai Hawkesbury River, New South Wales. Listed as married at Sackville at 23 years of age, husband John BOOKS, childrens names recorded as Frederick 52, John 50, Mary J. 48, Phoebe C. 46, Matthew 44, George 42, Alexander 40 and Thomas J. 34, none deceased.

Buried on 23 July 1904 at the Presbyterian Cemetery, Ebenezer. Minister (Presbyterian) Robert EDGAR, burial witnessed by J. DAVISON and E. GRONO.

T. J. BOOKS (Son, Sackville Reach) listed as informant.

Source(s):

• NSWBDM Death Certificate #11667/1904 contributed by James Books - August 2011