Herbert Augustus Vertigan
Forth Methodist Cemetery
Died 22nd Jun 1957
Age 89 Years
DEATH
VERTIGAN - On June 22, 1957, at the Devon Public Hospital, Latrobe, Herbert Augustus, dearly loved husband of Lena Vertigan of "Hill Top", Forth, and loving father of Elsie (Forth), Oscar (1st A.I.F., dec.), Baden (Nyah West, Vic.), Keith (Forth), Addie (Mrs. G. R. French, Barrington); in his 90th year.
Buried Methodist Cemetery, Forth
The Advocate 24th June 1957
Lena Vertigan
Forth Methodist Cemetery
Died 17th Oct 1960
Age 93 years
DEATH
VERTIGAN - On October 17, 1960, at her residence, "Hill Top" Forth, Adelena, beloved wife of the late Herbert Augustus Vertigan and loved mother of Elsie (Forth), Oscar (First A.I.F.,) dec.) Baden (Vic), Keith (Forth), and Addie (Mrs. G. R. French, Barrington). In her 94th year. Buried Methodist Cemetery, Forth.
The Advocate 18th October 1960
Gwenyth Vertigan
Forth Methodist Cemetery
Died 16th July 1957
Age 16 years
D/o K & M Vertigan
DEATH
VERTIGAN - On July 16, 1957, at the Devon Hospital, Latrobe, Gwenyth Jean, dearly loved daughter of Keith and Marie Vertigan, of Forth; in her 17th year. Result of an accident. Buried Methodist Cemetery, Forth
The Advocate 17th July 1957
Gwenyth Jean Vertigan (16), was fatally injured when struck by a utility on the Bass Highway near Forth yesterday morning. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs A. K. Vertigan of Forth. She was hit about 8 a.m. and was taken to the Devon Hospital, Latrobe by ambulance. She was admitted with a broken leg and other injuries, but the hospital reported during the morning that her condition was not critical. However, she died about 7 p.m.
The girl was walking along the highway in the same direction as the utility, which was travelling from Forth towards Don. The accident occurred near the top of the Forth hill near the Leith Road junction. The driver told the police his vision was obscured by the rising sun.
The Advocate 17th July 1957
Arthur James Vertigan
Forth Methodist Cemetery
Died 17th Jul 1931
Age 67 years
DEATH
VERTIGAN - On July 17, at the Ulverstone Hospital, Arthur James, dearly beloved husband of Ellen Vertigan, Of Penguin Road, in his 68th years. W.A. papers please copy. Buried Methodist Cemetery, Forth
The Advocate 18th July 1931
MR. A. J. Vertigan
After having undergone a very serious operation the previous evening, Mr. Arthur James Vertigan passed away at the Ulverstone Hospital yesterday morning. The late Mr. Vertigan, who was a farmer, resided near the main Coast road a couple of miles from West Ulverstone. He had been ailing for a couple of years and some months ago was operated on at the Devon Hospital.
He was a son of the late Mr and Mrs. John Vertigan, of Norfolk Creek, near Forth. His parents were among the early pioneers of that part of the State. They arrived in Tasmania from England in 1853, after a long voyage on board the sailing ship Southern Eagle and soon after settled at Don.
Mr. Vertigan was born at Norfolk Creek, a district which took its name from the large number of settlers who came there from Norfolk, England, chiefly the Vertigans, Snares and Yaxleys, 67 years ago. He spent his boy hood days in the district and remained on his father's farm until he reached the age of 20. At that age he went to Waratah, when Mt. Bischoff was in its heyday and there he worked in a concentrating mill for seven or eight years. For another seven years or so he followed the same occupation at Zeehan.
After his experience on the West Coast, he decided to try his fortunes in New Zealand and spent several years, chiefly on the mining fields, in several parts of the Dominion. On returning to Tasmania he again went to the West Coast, this time to Strahan, where he was employed in a shipping office with the late Mr. W. Diprose. However, the wanderlust was still upon him and a few years later he left Tasmania for Western Australia. In this State he again turned his attention to mining, spending a considerable time in the mills at Boulder, an important gold - mining district, then at its peak. While in the West he was also engaged in wheat farming and for several years he conducted a general store, with a partner, at Perth. During his sojourn in Western Australia he made a visit to South Africa.
About 10 years ago he returned to Tasmania, arriving several years prior to the death of his late father and mother. Since his return he followed farming pursuits. Some 33 years ago he married Miss Ellen Hays, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Geo Hays, of Forth, who survives him. Their only child died in infancy.
There are four sisters and five brothers living - Mesdames G. Barker (Devonport), W. Diprose (Glenorchy), A. Mills (Lillico) and A. Lillico (Devonport) and Messrs. G. B., H. A. and E. H. Vertigan (Forth), T. Vertigan (Leith) and M. Vertigan (Victoria).
The Advocate 18th July 1931
Maria Jane Vertigan
Forth Methodist Cemetery
Died 21 Jul 1935
Age 71 years
DEATH
VERTIGAN – At the residence of her husband, “Vermont” Forth, on July 21,Maria Jane, dearly loved wife of George B. Vertigan, eldest daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. Thomas Cox, in her 72nd year. Burial Methodist Cemetery, Forth.
The Advocate 22 July 1935
Mrs. G. B. Vertigan, Forth
Mrs. Maria Jane Vertigan died at her home at Forth at 4.30 yesterday afternoon, after a long illness. Born at Longford 71and half years ago, she was the eldest daughter of the late Thomas Cox and Mrs., Cox. At the age of 22 she married Mr. George Vertigan, who survives her. The couple had lived at Forth for the whole of their married life. Mrs. Vertigan had been actively connected with church matters.
Of a family of seven sons and three daughters, the only one deceased is Mr. Jack Vertigan, who was killed in the Great War. Before he enlisted he was a blacksmith at Yolla. Those surviving are Messrs, Elvyn (Ballarat, Vic.) E. T. Lyall and A. C. (Ulverstone), Tasman (Queenstown) and Philip Vertigan (Deloraine) and Mesdames Edwards (Howth), W. Poole and Arnott (Smithton).
The funeral will take place at Forth this afternoon.
The Advocate 22 July 1935
Mrs. Maria J. Vertigan.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Maria J. Vertigan took place at the Forth Methodist Cemetery on Monday afternoon. There was a large following, friends being present from all parts of the State, marking the esteem in which the late Mrs. Vertigan was held. The service at the house was conducted by Rev. L. E. Barnard, of Penguin and Pastor Denny, Home Missioner, of Forth. At the graveside Rev. A. Vineer, of Ulverstone, assisted by Pastor Denny, officiated. Included in the cortege was a large number of members of the Star of the Forth Tent, I.O.R. The chief mourners were Messrs.G. B. Vertigan (husband); E. T., L. G., A. C., and P. Vertigan (sons); W. Poole, A. Arnott and R. Edwards (sons-in-law); Thomas, H. A. and E. Vertigan (brothers-in-law); John and Ernest Riggs and L. G. Barker (nephews) and Masters Gordon Poole and Jack and Paul Vertigan (grandsons). The casket was borne by four members of the I.O.R., Bros.G. Wellard, Andrew Hays, W.G. Bingham and H. Vertigan. The pallbearers were Senator H. Hays, T. Wellard, George Bingham and G Turner.
There were a large number of floral tributes, including one from the Trustees of the Forth Methodist Church and another from the Methodist Ladies Guild.
Deceased leaves a family of six sons and three daughters, Messrs. E. T., L. G., and A. C. Vertigan (Ulverstone), Phillip Vertigan (Deloraine), Tas. Vertigan (Queenstown), and Elvin Vertigan (Bendigo); and Mesdames E. Edwards (Penguin), W. Poole (Smithton) and A. Arnott (Devonport).
Mrs. T. Cox, mother of deceased, is in her 95th year and has lived with the family for many years.
The Advocate 24th July 1935
George B Vertigan
Forth Methodist Cemetery
Died 20th Sept 1942
Age 83 years
83 Years of Age
Mr. G. B. Vertigan, Ulverstone
Mr. G. B. Vertigan, an old resident of the Forth district, who for some years has lived with his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Arnott, of Ashburner Street, Devonport, celebrated his 83rd birthday on Saturday. He is at present at the home of one of his sons, Mr. A. C. Vertigan, Alexandra Road, Ulverstone, where he has been in very poor health since Christmas.
Mr. Vertigan is among the oldest residents of the North West Coast. He was born at Don Heads not many years after the arrival there of his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. John Vertigan, from Norfolk (England), who bought with them one son, the late Mr. John Vertigan, of Kindred and a daughter, the late Mrs. Mary Barker, of Devonport.
Mr. Vertigan claims to be the oldest member of the Independent Order of Rechabites in Tasmania, having joined the Order 67 years ago. As a young man he was a road contractor and he and one of his late brothers operated one of the first mechanical threshing plants that came to Tasmania. He worked as an underground miner in various parts of the State and on the extension of the railway on the North West Coast.
Surviving immediate relatives are two sisters, Mrs. Alex. Lillico (Devonport) and Mrs. Mills (Burnie) and two brothers, Messrs. H. A. Vertigan (Devonport) and Ernest Vertigan (Victoria).
He received a number of congratulatory messages on Saturday. “I’m having a pretty good innings,” he commented, adding: “I’ve not made many runs, but have always kept my wicket up.” His friends wish him a speedy restoration to good health.
The Advocate 16th February 1942
DEATH
VERTIGAN –On September 20, at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. A. Arnott, 39 Ashburner Street, Devonport, George Baxter, widower of the late Maria Vertigan; in his 84th year. Burial Forth Methodist Cemetery.
The Advocate 21st September 1942
Mr. G. B. Vertigan, Devonport
The death occurred yesterday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A. R. Arnott, Ashburner Street, Devonport, of Mr. George Baxter Vertigan, who was born at Don 83 years ago last February. He was one of the oldest native-born residents of the North West Coast.
He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Vertigan, who came to Tasmania in the sailing ship Southern Eagle from Norfolk (England) in 1857. He worked on his fathers farm at Don, as a lad and later he and his brother John, who was accidentally killed at Kindred 18 years ago, owned one of the first steam-driven threshing plants to be bought to this part of the State. Reaping and flailing grain by hand had formerly been employed. As a young man he also engaged in road contracting and for many years was a miner. He worked at Zeehan and Bischoff when mining was in – its heyday at those centres and was employed on mining projects in other parts of the State, notably in the northeast.
Comparing educational facilities with those available when he was a boy, he said some months ago that he had to equip himself in a very short space by learning the rudiments of education from a man who had been unable to teach his pupils much because of his own limited knowledge. Life was very different when he was young, but he questioned whether modern amenities afforded more happiness than did the simple pleasures and home life enjoyed 60 or 70 years ago.
Mr. Vertigan remembered when Don and Latrobe were the principal commercial centres on the Coast. He had seen other towns grow from very scattered settlements to their present stage of development and could recall the time when Devonport and Burnie each consisted of a few dozen cottages, most of which were built of palings. A clear recollection of earlier times remained with him until very lately and his droll manner of relating anecdotes of former happenings and the characteristics of many of his workmates and associates revealed him as a keen observer. A life-long total abstainer, he claimed to one of the oldest members of the Independent Order of Rechabites, which he joined at the age of 16.
He was a brother of Mrs., A. Mills (Burnie), Mrs. Alex. Lillico (Devonport), Cr. H. A. Vertigan (Forth) and Mr. Ern Vertigan (Vic.). His wife died seven years ago and he leaves a family of six sons and three daughters; Mesdames R. P. Edwards (Penguin), W. Poole (Gisborne, N.Z.) and A. R. Arnott (Devonport) and Rev. E. B. Vertigan (Merino Vic.), L. G. and A. C. Vertigan (Ulverstone), Sgt. E. T. Vertigan (Brighton), P. D. Vertigan (Ocean Grove, Vic.) and Tas. Vertigan (Burnie). One son was killed in the last war.
The funeral is to take place this afternoon, leaving 39 Ashburner Street, Devonport, at 2.30 and arriving at the Forth Methodist cemetery at 3.15
The Advocate 21st September 1942
Sophia Vertigan
Forth Methodist Cemetery
Died 7th Oct 1910
Aged 59 years
FUNERAL
VERTIGAN – The funeral of the late Mrs. John Vertigan will leave her late residence, Kindred, at 12 o’clock on Sunday, for the Methodist Cemetery, Forth.
The Advocate 8th October 1910
KINDRED
The remains of the late Mrs. John Vertigan were laid to rest in the Methodist Cemetery, Forth, yesterday afternoon, in the presence of a large number of residents, who attended from all parts of the district. Deceased, with her husband, had resided in Kindred for many years and was a highly respected member of the community. She had reached her 69th year and had been in ill health for some time. Her death was therefore not unexpected. In addition to her sorrowing partner she left four sons and three daughters to mourn their loss. Of the latter only one, Miss Beryl Vertigan resides at home, Mrs. Jordan (Yolla) and Mrs. Mead (residing in the South) being the remaining daughters. The sons, Haswell, Llewellyn, Sydney and Norman Vertigan, all reside in the Kindred district. The funeral service was read by the Rev. M. Bullas. The funeral arrangements were in the hands of Mr. R. L. Parsons.
The Advocate 10th October 1910
The death occurred at midday yesterday at Kindred of Mrs. Vertigan, wife of Mr. John Vertigan, a prominent district farmer. The late Mrs. Vertigan had been ailing for a considerable time and her death was not un expected, she was the daughter of the late Mr. John Mills of Norfolk Creek and sister to Messrs. A. and J. Mills of Ulverstone. and arrived with her husband in the Kindred district twenty one years ago and has resided there ever since. A husband and family are left to mourn the loss of one who will be sorely missed. The funeral will take place at the Forth cemetery tomorrow afternoon.
The North West Post 8th October 1910
Phillip Vertigan
Forth Methodist Cemetery
Died 11th Jan 1891
Aged 15 years
John Vertigan
Forth Methodist Cemetery
Died 2nd Dec 1921
Aged 69 years
DEATH
VERTIGAN – On December 2, at Kindred, John Vertigan, jun., aged 69 years. Burial Methodist Cemetery, Forth.
The Advocate 3rd December 1921
KINDRED FATALITY
FARMER CRUSHED BY LOG
Yesterday afternoon an old resident of Kindred, in the person of Mr. John Vertigan, jun., at the age of 69 years, lost his life. He was crushed under a falling log.
It appears that the log was resting on a stump about six feet high. Deceased decided to cut the stump down so as to allow the log to rest on the ground, to be in a suitable position for splitting. While engaged in this work the log, 31/2 feet in diameter by 50 feet in length, slipped off the stump and pinned deceased to the ground. He was alone, but his cries for assistance were heard at his home by his sons, Haswell and Norman, who ran to the spot. Deceased had been partly buried by the log and it was found necessary to dig him out, which took some time.
Dr. Ferris, of Ulverstone, was quickly in attendance and assisted by the matron of the Ulverstone Hospital, did all that was possible. Deceased was removed to the hospital, but died about half an hour later.
The late Mr. Vertigan, who had been a resident of Kindred for 30 years, was highly esteemed for his integrity and honesty of purpose. He leaves four sons and three daughters.
The former are Haswell (Sprent), Llewellyn (Launceston), Norman (Kindred) and Rev. S. Vertigan (Lilydale). The daughters are Mrs. Jordan (Yolla), Mrs. Mead (Strahan), and Mrs. Richards (Lovett). His wife predeceased him 12 years ago.
The funeral takes place at the Methodist Cemetery, Forth, tomorrow afternoon
The Advocate 3rd December 1921
KINDRED FATALITY
CORONER’S INQUEST
Mr. Thomas Collett (coroner) held an inquiry at the Court House, Ulverstone, on Saturday, touching the death, which occurred on Friday of John Vertigan, farmer, of Kindred.
Norman Augustus Vertigan deposed deceased was his father. He last saw him alive on Friday, December 2. At 11 a.m. that day he said he was going to remove a fallen tree, which was resting on a stump and he did not want to return at the usual dinner hour. The tree was about 25 chains away. Witness was to take him a lifting jack after dinner. About 1 p.m. witness heard him call out “Norman.” He listened and heard him coo-ee. He called his brother Haswell and they ran to where their father was working and found him pinioned under a large log. Witness ran home for tools and dug him out. He said “Thank God you have come.” Witness was very careful. The tree had been felled and lay across the stump. They telephoned for Dr. Ferris and Matron Watt, who arrived at about 2.30 p.m. and removed his father to Ulverstone, where he died shortly after. He was a native of Norfolk, England; was a widower with family and four sons and three daughters and was 69 years of age.
Haswell Vertigan corroborated the evidence given by his brother.
Dr. F. A. Ferris deposed that on Friday, at 2.15, he received a call to Wilmot Road, where an accident had occurred. On arrival at 2.35 p.m. he saw deceased John Vertigan lying on the ground. He was suffering from shock and was very restless. His right foot was bleeding. His left leg was broken below the knee. There was an abrasion on the left hip. He removed him by car to Ulverstone hospital, where he died about half an hour after admission. At 8.30 p.m. he made a post mortem examination of the body. In addition to the injuries above described, he found other severe injuries. The cause of death was haemorrhage and shock due to injuries.
The coroner returned a verdict that the deceased died from shock and haemorrhage caused by injuries received from the falling of a log at which he was at work.
The Advocate 5th December 1921
Elinor Vertigan
Forth Methodist Cemetery
Died 17th Feb 1922
Age 50 years
DEATH
VERTIGAN – On February 17, at her husband’s residence, “Highfield,” Forth, Elinor, dearly beloved wife of E. H. Vertigan, aged 50 years. “Her end was peace.” Burial Forth Methodist Cemetery
The Advocate 18th February 1922
FUNERAL
The remains of the late Mrs. Ernest Vertigan were laid to rest in the Methodist cemetery on Sunday afternoon. The services at the house and graveside were conducted by Rev. c. J. Johansen. The funeral was one of the largest known here for some time. The coffin was carried by four nephews of the deceased, namely Messrs. Edward, Aughward, Lysle and Tas. Vertigan. The sympathy of the whole district is extended to Mr. Vertigan and family, who have lost a devoted wife and mother.
The Advocate 21 February 1922
Ernest Vertigan
Forth Methodist Cemetery
Died 16th Jun 1949
Age 78 years
DEATH
VERTIGAN – On June 16, at a private hospital, Melbourne, Ernest Horatio relict of the late Eleanor Mabel, loved father of Maud (dec.), Gertrude (Mrs. Conati), Bertha (Mrs. Stevenson), Lorna, Geoffrey, Dorothy (Mrs. Jormes).
Till the Day Dawns.
VERTIGAN – On June 16, at a private hospital, Melbourne, Ernest Horatio, beloved husband of Alice, Best St., Belgrave, Victoria. Burial Methodist Cemetery Forth.
The Advocate 17th June 1949
OBITUARY
Mr. E. H. Vertigan
Mr. Ernest H. Vertigan, whose remains were buried in the Forth Methodist cemetery on Saturday morning, was 77 years of age. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Vertigan, of Forth, pioneers who came from Norfolk, England, in 1857.
The late Mr. Vertigan was born at Forth, where he spent the greater part of his life. He was principally engaged in farming. For some years he had resided in Victoria, where he died.
Speaking in the Forth Methodist Church, Rev. A. J. Blanksby, who conducted the last rites, said the large congregation present at such an inconvenient hour was a striking tribute to the memory of deceased. He expressed to the immediate relatives the sincere sympathy of a large community of friends. The late Mr. Vertigan, he said, had made a splendid contribution to the life of the district, a contribution which was apt to be not fully appreciated by the younger generation which had arisen since his departure to the mainland.
Deceased twice married. His first wife (formerly Miss Eleanor Pearce) died 27 years ago. His widow (formerly Miss Alice Brumby, of Tasmania), lives in Belgrave (Victoria). One son and four daughters were the issue of the first marriage and all were born at Forth
Chief mourners were Rev. Geoffrey Vertigan (Geelong West), son: Mrs. H. Stevenson (Forth), Mrs. R. Conacher (Melbourne),, daughters; Messrs. H. Stevenson, R. Conacher and G. Froomes (Vic.), sons-in-law; Mr. H. A. Vertigan (Forth), only surviving brother; Mr. A. Lillico, M.L.C., brother-in-law. Deceased’s other daughters are Mrs. G. Froomes (Kew, Victoria) and Nurse Lorna Vertigan (Epworth Hospital, Victoria)
Carriers were Messrs. R. Conacher, D. Lillico, H. Stevenson, E.T., L.G. and K.A. Vertigan. Pallbearers were Messrs. G. Wellard, M.. G. Barker, A. C. and Tas. Vertigan, former members of the Star of Forth Tent, I.O.R., of which deceased was a member for many years.
Mrs. K. A. Vertigan was organist.
The Advocate 30th June 1949
Edward William Vertigan
Forth Methodist Cemetery
Died 28th Mar 1892
Mr. E. Vertigan, of the Forth died on Sunday morning, from injuries received by a fall of earth when the Ulverstone railway line was being made. The deceased had been confined to his room since the accident, nearly three years ago. The funeral which took place yesterday, was largely attended.
The North West Post 31 March 1892
Elizabeth Vertigan
Forth Methodist Cemetery
Died 26th Jul 1923
Age 92 years
FORTH
Mrs. John Vertigan, of Forth, reached the age of 90 years on Sunday last. Mr. Vertigan also attained his 90th year in December last. Although so old, both Mr. and Mrs. Vertigan have retained their faculties and their health is still fairly good. Mr. Vertigan still attends to his garden and manages other light duties. It is about 20 years since the couple settled down to private life at Forth.
The Advocate 21st February 1922
DEATH
VERTIGAN At Forth, on July 26, Elizabeth, beloved wife of John Vertigan, in her 92nd year. Burial Forth Methodist Cemetery
The Advocate 27th July 1923
Old Coast Resident Passes.
The Late Mrs. John Vertigan.
An old resident of the North West Coast died yesterday, in the person of Elizabeth Vertigan, wife of Mr. John Vertigan, of Forth. Deceased was in her 92nd year and having arrived on the Coast when 25 years of age her knowledge of the development of this part of the island was very extensive. It is rarely that a couple live to the age of 90 years, but deceased leaves a husband, aged 91 years, to mourn his loss.
The deceased lady was born at Ciderstone (Norfolk), England, in February 1852 and came to Tasmania on board the sailing vessel the “Southern Eagle,” in company with her husband and two children – Mrs. G. Barker (Devonport) and the late Mr. John Vertigan, of Forth. They landed at Launceston in 1852, and shortly after came to Don, which was about the principal place on the Coast at that time and ever since their arrival they had lived in the Don and Forth districts, Mr. Vertigan having followed agricultural pursuits, from which he retired about 24 years ago. By her charitable nature and kindly disposition the late Mrs. Vertigan was a favorite among all her neighbors and in the dearly days of settlement her name was a household one as the result of her numerous kindly actions. During the past six or seven years deceased had rarely left her home, as any exertion proved too much for her, but she kept fairly active until about six months ago, when she gradually began to fail. Her end was peaceful. The late Mrs. Vertigan was a lady of deep religious convictions and had been actively connected with the Methodism for many years. She held a firm hope in the Gospel of Jesus Christ right to the end. Deceased leaves one surviving brother, Mr. T. Yaxley, of Penguin, aged 90 years, and besides a sorrowing husband she leaves the following family: Mrs. G. Barker (Devonport), Mrs. A. Mills (Burnie), Mrs. A. Lillico (Don), Mrs. W. Diprose (Glenorchy), daughters; Messrs. George, Thomas. Agustus and Ernest Vertigan (Forth), James Vertigan (Ulverstone) and Montague Vertigan (Devonport), sons. Two sons, Messrs. E. W. (Ned) and John Vertigan, pre-deceased their mother, both having been killed by accident. The grand children number 56; there are 63 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
The mortal remains will be laid to rest in the Forth Methodist Cemetery to morrow afternoon.
The Advocate 27th July 1923
FORTH
Last Sad Rites
The funeral of the late Mrs. Elizabeth Vertigan took place on Saturday afternoon, when the mortal remains were laid to rest in the Methodist cemetery. Prior to the cortege moving from the residence the Rev. H. Clarke and Mr. N. R. Goldsworthy conducted a short but impressive service. These gentlemen also officiated at the graveside. The coffin was borne by four grandsons of the deceased lady, Messrs. N., E. B., L. G. and P. D. Vertigan. The chief mourners were Messrs. George, James, Thomas, Agustus, Ernest and Montague Vertigan (sons) and Mr. T. Yaxley, aged 90 years (brother). Deceased also leaves a sorrowing husband, Mr. John Vertigan, aged 91 years. Deceased, who was 91 years of age, was one of the Coast’s early settlers, having arrived with her husband in 1852 and had remained in the Don and Forth districts since that time. The Rev. Clarke made reference to the late Mrs. Vertigan’s noble character and her life of service for Jesus Christ. The other members of the family are, Mrs. G. Barker (Devonport), Mrs. A. Mills (Burnie), Mrs. A. Lillico (Don), Mrs. W. Diprose (Glenorchy).
The Advocate 30th July 1923
John Vertigan
Forth Methodist Cemetery
Died 14th Oct 1923
Age 92 years
FUNERAL
VERTIGAN - The funeral of the late John Vertigan will leave his late residence, Forth Hill, this day, Monday, at 4 p.m. for the Methodist cemetery, Forth. Friends are respectfully invited to attend.
The Advocate 15th October 1923
A FINE OLD PIONEER
The Late Mr. John Vertigan
The remains of the late Mr. John Vertigan were buried in the Forth Methodist Cemetery yesterday afternoon, when a representative gathering followed the hearse. Mr. N. R. Goldsworthy conducted a short service at the residence, where the well known hymn "Forever with the Lord" was sung and later the service was concluded at the graveside. The chief mourners were the five sons and there were also a large number of grandsons among the assembly. The coffin was borne by the following grandsons - Messrs. Donald, Elvin, Phillip and Norman Vertigan.
The deceased gentleman was born at Fakenham, Norfolk, England, in 1832. He married in early manhood and with his wife and two children, Mrs. G. Barker and the late Mr. John Vertigan landed in Launceston in 1852, having made the journey in eight months on board the Southern Eagle. After landing in Launceston, Mr. Vertigan decided to bring his family to the North West and accordingly came to Don, which was the principal coastal centre of the day. For many years he carried on agricultural pursuits, from which he retired about 24 years ago. The knowledge that the old gentleman had of the Coast's development must have been very extensive, as when he arrived the small clearings were few and far between, especially west of Formby and Torquay.
Although there must have been an enormous amount of work for such an early settler, Mr. Vertigan always found time for things spiritual. He and his wife were actively associated with Methodism practically all their lives and for many years he was superintendent of the Forth Methodist Sunday School. About 22 years ago Mr. Vertigan came to live a retired life, with his wife, at the top of the Forth Hill. There they lived together until the death of Mrs. Vertigan, some eleven weeks ago. Mrs. Vertigan was in her 92nd year and had Mr. Vertigan lived for another three months he would have passed the 92nd milestone.
For many years the late Mr. Vertigan drove to Devonport every Saturday afternoon, but about five years ago had to abandon this weekly journey. From that time on he rarely left he house, but up till eighteen months ago he prided himself upon the appearance of his garden, which was kept spic and span by his own labour. Some fifteen months ago he had a serious illness and the end was expected, but he gradually recovered and remained well until the death of his wife. During the last few weeks of his life he became helpless and gradually passed away.
For the past twelve months there have been five generations of Vertigans living on the North West Coast, but with the passing of Mr. John Vertigan this link is broken. The remaining family are :- Mrs. G. Barker, (Devonport), Mrs. A. Mills (Victoria), Mrs. A. Lillico, (Don), Mrs. W. Diprose (Glenorchy), daughters; and Messrs. George, Thomas, Augustus and Ernest Vertigan (Forth), James Vertigan (Ulverstone) and Montague Vertigan (Devonport). Messrs. Ned and John Vertigan predeceased their parents, both having been killed by accident.
The grandchildren number 56; there are 63 Great-grandchildren, and two great-great- grandchildren.
The Advocate 16th October 1923
Ada Vertigan
Forth Congregational Cemetery
Died 26 May 1937
Age 76 years
Eliza Ethline Vertigan
Forth Congregational Cemetery
Died 20 Nov 1887
Age 2 years
D/o Thomas & Jane Vertigan
Headstone
Eva Blanch Vertigan
Forth Congregational Cemetery
Died 15th Sept 1894
Age 1 year
D/o Thomas & Jane Vertigan
Headstone
Eva Jane Vertigan
Forth Congregational Cemetery
Died March 1887
A
ge 7 years
D/o Thomas & Jane Vertigan
Headstone
Florence Mary Vertigan
Forth Congregational Cemetery
Died 14th Oct 1908
Age 43 years
D/o E. H. Hays
W/o Thomas Yaxley Vertigan
Headstone
ABOUT PEOPLE
Mrs. Thos. Vertigan of Leith, is still seriously ill, and her condition is regarded as critical.
The North-West Post 8th October 1908.
DEATH
VERTIGAN – On 14th inst. At Leith, Florence Mary, dearly beloved wife of T. Vertigan, aged 43 years.
The funeral will leave the late residence of deceased today at 3 o’clock for the Congregational Cemetery Forth.
The North-West Post 16th October 1908.
The death of Mrs. Thomas Vertigan took place at Leith shortly after midnight on Wednesday. The deceased lady was a daughter of Mr. F.H. Hays, of Norfolk Creek, and at the time of her death was in the prime of life. The funeral takes place at 3 o’clock this afternoon in the Don Cemetery.
The North-West Post 16th October 1908.
ABOUT PEOPLE
The funeral of the late Mrs. Thomas Vertigan of Leith, took place yesterday afternoon at the Forth Congregational Cemetery. Notwithstanding the heavy rain, there was a large attendance of relatives and friends. The chief mourners were Mr. Thomas Vertigan and Mr. F.H. Hays. The Rev. Benson Barnett officiated at the grave.
The North-West Post 17th October 1908.
Jane Margaret Vertigan
Forth Congregational Cemetery
Died 1 Nov 1900
Age 36 years
W/o Thomas Y Vertigan
Headstone
Thomas Yaxley Vertigan
Forth Congregational Cemetery
Died 26 May 1937
H/o Ada Vertigan
Age 76 years
Headstone
DEATH
VERTIGAN – On May 26, at the Devon Hospital, Latrobe, Thomas Yaxley, beloved husband of Eva Vertigan, in his 76th year. At rest.
FUNERAL
VERTIGAN – The funeral of the late Thomas Yaxley Vertigan is appointed to leave the residence of Mr. H.A. Vertigan, Forth, on Friday 28th inst., for interment in the Congregational Cemetery, Forth. Will friends please accept this intimation.
Jeffrey, Undertaker.
STAR OF FORTH TENT, I.O.R.
Members of the Star of Forth Tent are requested to attend the funeral of the late Thomas Yaxley Vertigan, which will leave the residence of Mr. H. A. Vertigan, Forth, on Friday 28th inst., at 2.30pm for interment in the Congregational Cemetery Forth. By order – T. C. Wellard, Secretary.
The Advocate 27th May 1937.
Mr. T. Y. Vertigan – Leith
The death occurred at the Devon Hospital, Latrobe, yesterday, of Mr. Thomas Yaxley Vertigan of Leith. The deceased was well and favourably known in the Forth, Kindred and adjacent districts, having resided in that part of the North West Coast all his life. He was a son of the late John and Elizabeth Vertigan, pioneers of the settlement of Forth, who went to that district about 80 years ago. He had carried on farming operations at Leith and Kindred for very many years. Until about either years ago he farmed the property known as “Uplands,” at Leith. Since then he had been living in retirement. He was 76 years of age. His widow survives him, also a daughter, Mrs. Waugh, of Launceston, and a son, Mr. W. T. Vertigan, manager of the Cronulla (Sydney) branch of the Commercial Bank. The funeral will take place tomorrow.
The Advocate 27th May 1937.
Late Mr. T. Y. Vertigan
The funeral of the late Mr. Thomas Yaxley Vertigan, which took place of the Forth Cemetery yesterday afternoon, was largely attended, mourners being present from various districts. Mr. John K. Storey (Congregational) conducted services at the house and the graveside. The pallbearers were Messrs. T. Newman, G. Yaxley, James Leary and Senator H. Hays, and the carriers were four nephews, Messrs. E. T., H., K., and J. T. Lillico. A large number of floral tributes bore evidence of the respect in which deceased was held.
The Advocate 29th May 1937.
Frederick Malcolm Vertigan
Don Congregational Cemetery
DEATH
VERTIGAN – At Devonport West, on September 23, Frederick (Freddy) Malcolm, the youngest son of M. and R. H. Vertigan, aged 2 years and 4 months. Safe in the arms of Jesus.
The North West Post 24th September 1912
FUNERAL
The funeral of the late Frederick Malcolm Vertigan will leave his parent’s (Montague Vertigan) residence, Middle Road, West Devonport, on WEDNESDAY, at 3 p.m., for the Don Cemetery. Friends please accept this intimation. Jeffrey, Undertaker.
The North West Post 24th September 1912
Mr. Mont. Vertigan, of Devonport sustained a sad loss yesterday by the death of his third son, a bright little fellow two years and four months old, after a few days illness. The funeral will take place at the Don cemetery to-morrow afternoon
The North West Post 24th September 1912.
Harriett Rebecca Vertigan
Don Congregational Cemetery
DEATH
VERTIGAN – On February 10, at 3 a.m., at the Mersey Hospital, Devonport, Harriett Rebecca, beloved wife of Montague Vertigan, Nichols Street, Devonport, aged 43 years. At rest. (Née Hays)
The Advocate 11th February 1921
FUNERAL
VERTIGAN – The funeral of the late Harriett Rebecca Vertigan will leave her husband’s residence, Nicholls St., West Devonport this day, at 3 p.m., for the Don Cemetery. Friends please accept this intimation. Jeffrey, Undertaker.
The Advocate 11th February 1921
The death occurred at the Mersey Hospital, Devonport, in the early hours of yesterday morning, of Mrs. Montague Vertigan, of Nicholls Street, Devonport, at the age of 43 years. The late Mrs. Vertigan had been in indifferent health for some years, and towards the end of November last was taken seriously ill and never properly recovered. Deceased was born at Forth, and lived in this State practically all her life. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Hays. The Hon. Herbert Hays, M.H.A., is her brother. During her lengthy residence on the North-West Coast she formed many close friendships and her demise will be widely regretted. She leaves a husband and young family. The funeral leaves the residence, Nicholls Street, today at 3 p.m. for the Don Cemetery.
The Advocate 11th February 1921
Last Sad Rites
The funeral of the late Mrs. Montague Vertigan, of Devonport, took place yesterday, the interment being in the Don cemetery. There was a very representative concourse, and the last sad rites were conducted by the Rev. J. Williams. The chief mourners were the bereaved husband and his brothers, Messrs. George, John, Ernest, Thomas and James, the two sons of deceased, Donald and Colin, the seven brothers of deceased, Hon. Herbert Hays, Messrs. Chas. A,. Fred W., Andrew, George E., Ronald and Ernest Hays, also the uncle, Mr. John Hays, of Burnie, as well as deceased’s father-in-law, Mr. John Vertigan. The pall-bearers were Messrs. T. Whitfield, C. Ramsay, J. Keddie and A. Lillico, and the coffin bearers, Messrs. Les Marshall, C. M. Walker, F. W. Padfield and A. Digney.
The Advocate 12th February 1921