Samuel Lewis Sedgwick Thomson

M, b. 9 May 1898, d. 12 May 1953
FatherSamuel Thomson b. 4 Jul 1851, d. 23 May 1931
MotherMary Andrewina Stewart Rodger b. 17 Sep 1857, d. 26 Apr 1948
Relationship1st cousin 2 times removed of David Gardner Crouch
ChartsDescendants of Matthew Gardner and Margaret Martin
Birth*Samuel Lewis Sedgwick Thomson was born on 9 May 1898 at 8 Redman Street, Islington, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. Samuel Thomson was listed as the informant on the birth certiifcate.1 
(Informant) DeathSamuel Lewis Sedgwick Thomson was listed as an informant on the death certificate of Samuel Thomson on 23 May 1931 at 8 Redman Street, Islington, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia; "(a) acute bronchitis (b) chronic interstitial myocarditis."2,3 
(Beneficiary) WillSamuel Lewis Sedgwick Thomson was listed as a beneficiary in the will of Mary Andrewina Stewart (Rodger) Thomson dated 11 November 1931 and was bequeathed one sixth of the residual of the estate. 
(Attendee) Event-MiscSamuel Lewis Sedgwick Thomson was a witness when Mary Andrewina Stewart (Rodger) Thomson was "celebrated her 80th birthday with a party" in September 1937 at 8 Redman Street, Islington, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.4
(Attendee) Event-MiscSamuel Lewis Sedgwick Thomson attended when Mary Andrewina Stewart (Rodger) Thomson "celebrated her 90th birthday with a party" in September 1947 at Islington, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.5
Occupation*Samuel Lewis Sedgwick Thomson was a tool storeman between 1948 and 1953 at Islington, New South Wales, Australia.6,7,8 
(Informant) DeathHe was listed as an informant on the death certificate of Mary Andrewina Stewart (Rodger) Thomson on 26 April 1948 at 8 Redman Street, Islington, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia; "senility."9,6 
(Executor) ProbateSamuel Lewis Sedgwick Thomson was the executor of Mary Andrewina Stewart (Rodger) Thomson's estate on 22 July 1948 at Supreme Court of New South Wales, Australia; £517 11s 6d.6 
Will*Samuel Lewis Sedgwick Thomson left a will on 2 June 1949 witnessed by Richard Morris Penman and Shirley Margaret Barnes. The beneficiaries were Janet Andrewina (Thomson) Morris, Florence Isabel (Thomson) Brock, Mary Elizabeth (Thomson) Payne, John William Thomson and Robert Rodgers Thomson.8 
Residence*Samuel Lewis Sedgwick Thomson lived before 12 May 1953 at 15 Telford Street, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.7 
Death*He died on 12 May 1953 of "coronary occlusion" at Royal Newcastle Hospital, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, at age 55. The informant listed on the death certificate was Janet Andrewina (Thomson) Morris.7,8 
Burial*Samuel Lewis Sedgwick Thomson was cremated on 14 May 1953 at Beresfield Crematorium, Beresfield, New South Wales, Australia.7 
ProbateHis estate was probated on 14 October 1953 at Supreme Court of New South Wales, Australia. The executors assigned by the court were Janet Andrewina (Thomson) Morris and Florence Isabel (Thomson) Brock. The estate was valued at £755 9s 9d.8 
Last Edited16 Apr 2025

Citations

  1. [S6] New South Wales Department of Justice and Attorney General, birth certificate 1898/017349 (1898), Samuel Lewis Sedgwick Thomson; Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Sydney.
  2. [S11] New South Wales Department of Justice and Attorney General, death certificate 1931/007172 (1931), Samuel Thomson; Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Sydney.
  3. [S6138] Museums of History New South Wales - State Archives Collection: Supreme Court of NSW, Probate Division; NRS 13660, Probate packets.NRS-13660-13-935-Series 4_175015 Samuel Thomson - Date of Death 23/05/1931, Granted On 15/07/1931.
  4. [S4161] "80th Birthday Celebrated - Mrs. Mary Thomson," The Newcastle Sun, 20 Sep 1937, p. 3; digital images, National Library of Australia, Trove (http://www.trove.nla.gov.au : accessed 31 Dec 2023).
  5. [S4158] "Personality Spotlight," Newcastle Morning Herald and Miner's Advocate, 25 Sep 1947, p. 8; digital images, National Library of Australia, Trove (http://www.trove.nla.gov.au : accessed 31 Dec 2023).
  6. [S6139] Museums of History New South Wales - State Archives Collection: Supreme Court of NSW, Probate Division; NRS 13660, Probate packets.NRS-13660-28-8642-Series 4_340862 Mary Andrewina Stewart Thomson - Date of Death 26/04/1948, Granted On 22/07/1948.
  7. [S9] New South Wales Department of Justice and Attorney General, death certificate 1953/013859 (1953), Samuel Lewis Sedgewick; Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Sydney.
  8. [S6141] Museums of History New South Wales - State Archives Collection: Supreme Court of NSW, Probate Division; NRS 13660, Probate packets.NRS-13660-33-11165-Series 4_409501 Samuel Lewis Sedgwick Thomson - Date of Death 12/05/1953, Granted On 14/10/1953.
  9. [S12] New South Wales Department of Justice and Attorney General, death certificate 1948/011353 (1948), Mary Andrewina Stewart Thompson; Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Sydney.