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The Sydney Morning Herald (New South Wales : 1842 - 1954), Saturday 9 August 1873
On the 10th of July at Rudd's Point, on the Murrumbidgee River, by the Rev S.A. Hamilton, Mr Henry Angel of Elginbab to Frances Eleanor Jane Cunningham of Rudd's Point.

MR. HENRY ANGEL.

The death took place in the Wagga District Hospital at 1.20 o'clock this morning of Mr. Henry Angel, one of the oldest pioneers of the Wagga district. He was 88 years of age, and had been a farmer, in the district for many years. He was, up to the time of his death, the oldest member in Wagga of the MUIOOF. The funeral will leave the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Chas Inglis Collins-street, where Mr. Angel is resided for many years, at about -2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. The internment will take place in the Church of England portion of the Wagga cemetery

Death notice, Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga, New South Wales : 1911 - 1954) Wednesday 9 July 1924 p 2 Article

A Pioneer Passes.

MR. HENRY ANGEL'S HISTORY.

With the death of Henry Angel, of Collins street, Wagga, at the age of 87, in the Wagga District Hospital early yesterday morning, Wagga loses one of its oldest pioneers, and incidentally one of its most respected citizens. He was a member of a very interesting family

Henry Angel was a link between the early history of this State and the times in which we live. His father, also Henry Angel, whose remains lie in the Wagga Cemetery, was one of the party of explorers, led by Hume and Hovell, who discovered the Murrumbidgee and Murray, and Henry Angel, the senior, is believed to have been the first white man to swim the Murray.

In 1845 he settled at Wardry, near Hay, there opening up the country much of which is now occupied by Unrdry station. Henry Junior married Miss Emma Terry at Howlong Station, however, died after giving birth to twins, one of whom died, but the other is still living, and is now Mrs Iniglis, of Collins street, Wagga.

The deceased came with his father from Wollongong to Riverina when he was a boy of eight or nine, the late James Gormly, the late John Hurst, and he were born in the same year, and they, were all associated in their enterprises at various periods of their careers. In 1864 he came to Lake Albert and engaged in grazing and farming, and there he remained until about twenty years ago. Meantime he had married again, his second wife being Mrs Cunningham, the mother of Mr R. J. Cunningham of Wagga. Their eleven children, of whom ten are still alive, are scattered over the state.

The surviving members of the first Henry Angel's family are Mrs John Hurst, of North Wagga, and Mrs Harris, who lives in Sydney. His brothers are Messrs Samuel Angel of Trail street, Wagga, who a few years ago, retired from active work,. E.J. Angel, of Lake Albert, who is recovering from a severe illness, and Mr James Angel, of Beckwith street, who is also improving after a sharp attack by an ailment from which he has suffered for years.

When the mother of these ladies and gentlemen died in 1890 there were living no fewer than ninety grand children and forty great grandchildren. She was described as a woman of strong and vigorous intellect and of a warm heart, extraordinarily resourceful, industrious, careful, and liberal. It would be interesting to trace the complete history of this family, which originated in Wiltshire, England, but which has become firmly rooted in Australian soil.

The deceased leaves a widow and ten children, also 32 grand children and seven great grand children. Relatives and friends are respectively invited to attend the funeral which will move from Mrs C. Inglis' residence, Collins street, for the Presbyterian portion of the Wagga cemetery. Members of the M. U. I.O.O.F. are invited to attend.

Death notice, Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga, New South Wales : 1911 - 1954) Thursday 10 July 1924 p 2 Article

Funeral Notice, Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga, New South Wales : 1911 - 1954) Friday 11 July 1924 p 2 Article

MR. HENRY ANGEL.

The last journey of one of Wagga's oldest pioneers was carried out.yesterday afternoon, when a large numher of prominent citizens, friends and relatives followed the earthly remains of Mr. Henry Angel, from his daughter's residence (Mrs. C. Inglis), Collins street, to the Wagga Cemetery, where the body was buried in the Church of England portion.

The Vea Archdeacon Pike officiated at the grave side. He made a feeling reference to the life of the, deceased. as a pioneer of Riverina. The chief mourners' at his graveside were Mesdames Chas. Inglis, Wagga; A. E. Thompson, Grenfell, Renehan, Cootamnndra; A. Harding, Wagga; Miss Alma Angel, Sydney, daughters; Messrs. Ernest Angel, Cooma; Sidney Angel, Wagga, sons; Jas. Cunningham, Wagga, step-son; Samuel Angel, Wagga, brother.

The coffin was borne by the following: — Messrs. Ernest Angel, (son), R. J. Cunningham (step-son); A. E. Thompson (son-in-lnw), H. J. C. Inglis, B. Inglis, and D. M. Inglis (grandsons). Pallbearers: Messrs. Chas. Inglis (son-in-law), S. Angel - brother, L. Angel (nephew), A. Harding (son-in-law) C. S. Angel (grandson), George F. Seckold (representative of the MUIOOF)

In additional to the abovementioned, the deceased leaves the following sons and daughters- H. G. Angel, Sydney, Mrs E. Bowkett, Newcastle, daughter, and Mr J. Cunningham, step-son, Cootamundra. Owing to her present state of ill health, the deceased widow was unable to attend. Many beautiful flowers were sent from relatives and friends

Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga, New South Wales : 1911 - 1954) Friday 11 July 1924 p 2 Article