Mrs Mary Ann Lynn
Location #136. Menzies Dam.
Group Number 5

Group Members

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No Last Name First Names Maiden Name Relationship Occupation Born Died School Year
1 Lynn John Courtney Owner Water race / dam proprietor 22 Jul 1908
2 Lynn Mary Ann Owner

Notes

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Note Date Short Description Note Text
2006 1904 Mr John Lynn purchased Menzies Dam from Mr McGregor.

Mr John Lynn purchased the property from Mr McGregor (Archie). He lived on Terrace Road, but had been mining in the Stewart Town area over a number of years. The Lynn family moved to Stewart Town and John Lynn planted a small orchard which was irrigated from the dam. Mining in the area was in decline and there was little sale for the water.

2007 1908 Death of Mr John Lynn.

On 22 Jul 1908, John Courtney Lynn died at the age of 65 years. He was buried in the Cromwell cemetery.

2008 1908-1926 Mrs Mary Ann Lynn continued to operate the orchard after the death of her husband.

Mrs Mary Ann Lynn continued to operate the orchard after the death of her husband John. She remained in Stewart Town in dwelling #140.


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