William Andrew Behan 1883–1946

William Andrew Behan, 1883–1946 (aged 63 years)

Name: William Andrew /Behan/

Events of close relatives
Birth	February 4, 1883 24
Burial of a maternal grandfather	Michael Herbert Scanlan February 16, 1885 (aged 2 years) Narrandera Cemetery, Narrandera, New South Wales, Australia Note: Burial witnesses were H. Kneen and C. Boyd. Source: death certificate supplied by the National Centre of Biography.
Death of a maternal grandfather	Michael Herbert Scanlan February 16, 1885 (aged 2 years) Narrandera Hospital, Narrandera, New South Wales, Australia Cause: Alcoholism Note: Last seen by Dr Mitchell on the day he died. Source: death certificate supplied by the National Centre of Biography.
Birth of a brother	Thomas Lawrence Behan February 28, 1885 (aged 2 years)
Birth of a brother	Francis Joseph Behan July 29, 1888 (aged 5 years)
Birth of a brother	Martin Augustine Behan June 1, 1891 (aged 8 years)
Birth of a brother	Patrick Edward Behan August 5, 1894 (aged 11 years)
Birth of a brother	James Herbert Behan January 27, 1899 (aged 15 years) Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia Source: Footnote: New South Wales, Australia BD&M Number 7764/1899
Birth of a sister	Isabel A Behan August 17, 1901 (aged 18 years) Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia Source: Footnote: New South Wales, Australia BD&M Number 27255/1901
Death of a sister	Isabel A Behan about 1903 (aged 19 years) Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia Source: Footnote: New South Wales, Australia BDM 4000/1903
Marriage	Alice May Cooper — View this family October 24, 1910 (aged 27 years) Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
Birth of a daughter	Isabella May Behan November 20, 1910 (aged 27 years)
Birth of a daughter	Winifred Agnes Behan October 26, 1912 (aged 29 years)
Birth of a daughter	Veronica Elizabeth Behan August 26, 1914 (aged 31 years)
Birth of a daughter	Patricia Behan March 31, 1924 (aged 41 years)
Birth of a son	William Andrew Behan April 6, 1928 (aged 45 years)
Death	July 8, 1946 (aged 63 years) Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
Burial	July 10, 1946 (2 days after death) Wagga Wagga Monumental Cemetery, Kooringal Road, Kooringal, New South Wales, Australia
Obituary	Obituary July 11, 1946 (3 days after death) Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia Note: FUNERAL - MR. W. A. BEHAN FUNERAL - MR. W. A. BEHAN The funeral of Mr. William Andrew Behan, of 108 Murray-street, Wagga, whose death occurred at the Wagga Base Hospital on Monday took place yesterday. The cortege moved from St. Michael's Cathedral after prayers had been read by the Rev. Father Larkins, Adm. The casket was carried by Messrs. Richard, Francis, Patrick and Martin Behan (brothers), while the floral tray was in the care of Messrs. William Behan (son), R. Swansborough, B. Ainsworth and V Salan (sons-in-law). Interment took place in the Catholic portion of the Wagga Cemetery where Father Larklns again officiated. Relatives also present, were Mrs. W. M. Behan (widow), Mrs. B. Alnsworth, Mrs. R. Swinsborough Jnr., Mrs. V. Salan and Mr. J. Grogan (daughters and son-in-law), Messrs. Thomas Behan (brother). Mrs. P. Behan (sister in law). Mr. and Mrs. J. Scanlan (uncle and aunt), Mrs. Clayton and Mr. and Mrs. P. Hill (sisters in law and brother-in-law), and Mrs. M. Cooper, Ray and Joseph Behan, Mrs. M. Robinson, Arthur, David, Rose and Helen Behan and Mrs. L. Southwell (nieces and nephews). Relatives unable to be present were Mrs. J. Grogan (daughter), Mesdames R. and M. Behan, Mrs. T. Maher and Messrs. A. and W. Cooper (sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law), and Miss D. Behan (niece). Among the floral tributes was a- wreath from Messrs. Frank Clear and Sons. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. Alan Harris, of Wagga. Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga, NSW : 1911 - 1954) Thursday 11 July 1946 p 2 Article

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Family with parents
father	Links Marriage: 1880 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Catherine Agnes Scanlan Isabel A Behan James Herbert Behan Martin Augustine Behan Patrick Edward Behan Thomas Lawrence Behan William Andrew Behan Francis Joseph Behan Mary Behan Martin Behan –
mother	Links Birth: September 10, 1858 20 20 Marriage: 1880 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Martin Behan Isabel A Behan James Herbert Behan Martin Augustine Behan Patrick Edward Behan Thomas Lawrence Behan William Andrew Behan Francis Joseph Behan Mary Behan Catherine Agnes Scanlan 1858– Birth: September 10, 1858 20 20
Marriage	Marriage: 1880 —
22 years younger sister	Links Birth: August 17, 1901 42 — Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia Death: about 1903 — Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Isabel A Behan 1901–1903 Birth: August 17, 1901 42 — Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia Death: about 1903 — Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
-3 years younger brother	Links Birth: January 27, 1899 40 — Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia Death: about 1971 — Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Dorothy May Flanigan James Herbert Behan 1899–1971 Birth: January 27, 1899 40 — Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia Death: about 1971 — Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
-8 years younger brother	Links Birth: June 1, 1891 32 Death: about 1964 — Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Martin Augustine Behan 1891–1964 Birth: June 1, 1891 32 Death: about 1964 — Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
3 years younger brother	Links Birth: August 5, 1894 35 Death: about December 31, 1976 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Patrick Edward Behan 1894–1976 Birth: August 5, 1894 35 Death: about December 31, 1976
-10 years younger brother	Links Birth: February 28, 1885 26 Death: about 1953 — Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Thomas Lawrence Behan 1885–1953 Birth: February 28, 1885 26 Death: about 1953 — Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
-2 years himself	Links Birth: February 4, 1883 24 Marriage: October 24, 1910 — Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia Death: July 8, 1946 — Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia Burial: July 10, 1946 — Wagga Wagga Monumental Cemetery, Kooringal Road, Kooringal, New South Wales, Australia Obituary: Obituary — July 11, 1946 — Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Alice May Cooper Patricia Behan Veronica Elizabeth Behan William Andrew Behan Winifred Agnes Behan Isabella May Behan William Andrew Behan 1883–1946 Birth: February 4, 1883 24 Death: July 8, 1946 — Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
6 years younger brother	Links Birth: July 29, 1888 29 Death: June 22, 1963 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Jessie Agnes Watson Norman Francis Behan Jessie Elizabeth Behan Rose Ursula Behan Francis Joseph Behan 1888–1963 Birth: July 29, 1888 29 Death: June 22, 1963
-7 years elder sister	Links Birth: 1881 22 Marriage: 1907 — Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: 1956 — Auburn, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse John J Duval Mary Behan 1881–1956 Birth: 1881 22 Death: 1956 — Auburn, New South Wales, Australia

Family with Alice May Cooper
himself	Links Birth: February 4, 1883 24 Marriage: October 24, 1910 — Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia Death: July 8, 1946 — Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia Burial: July 10, 1946 — Wagga Wagga Monumental Cemetery, Kooringal Road, Kooringal, New South Wales, Australia Obituary: Obituary — July 11, 1946 — Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Alice May Cooper Patricia Behan Veronica Elizabeth Behan William Andrew Behan Winifred Agnes Behan Isabella May Behan William Andrew Behan 1883–1946 Birth: February 4, 1883 24 Death: July 8, 1946 — Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
wife	Links Birth: January 22, 1891 33 31 — Narrandera, New South Wales, Australia Christening: March 2, 1891 33 31 — Narrandera, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: October 24, 1910 — Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia Death: April 17, 1966 — Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse William Andrew Behan Patricia Behan Veronica Elizabeth Behan William Andrew Behan Winifred Agnes Behan Isabella May Behan Alice May Cooper 1891–1966 Birth: January 22, 1891 33 31 — Narrandera, New South Wales, Australia Death: April 17, 1966 — Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage	Marriage: October 24, 1910 — Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
14 years daughter	Links Birth: March 31, 1924 41 33 Death: April 27, 1965 — Temora, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Vernon Valantine Salan Leueen Salan Patricia Behan 1924–1965 Birth: March 31, 1924 41 33 Death: April 27, 1965 — Temora, New South Wales, Australia
-10 years daughter	Links Birth: August 26, 1914 31 23 Death: 1971 — Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Robert Matthew Swansborough Veronica Elizabeth Behan 1914–1971 Birth: August 26, 1914 31 23 Death: 1971 — Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
14 years son	Links Birth: April 6, 1928 45 37 Death: July 28, 1979 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships William Andrew Behan 1928–1979 Birth: April 6, 1928 45 37 Death: July 28, 1979
-16 years daughter	Links Birth: October 26, 1912 29 21 Death: May 24, 1973 Death: June 24, 1973 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Lynette Anthea Ainwsorth Winifred Agnes Behan 1912–1973 Birth: October 26, 1912 29 21 Death: May 24, 1973
-2 years daughter	Links Birth: November 20, 1910 27 19 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse James Grogan Family with spouse Isabella May Behan 1910– Birth: November 20, 1910 27 19

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Obituary	FUNERAL - MR. W. A. BEHAN The funeral of Mr. William Andrew Behan, of 108 Murray-street, Wagga, whose death occurred at the Wagga Base Hospital on Monday took place yesterday. The cortege moved from St. Michael's Cathedral after prayers had been read by the Rev. Father Larkins, Adm. The casket was carried by Messrs. Richard, Francis, Patrick and Martin Behan (brothers), while the floral tray was in the care of Messrs. William Behan (son), R. Swansborough, B. Ainsworth and V Salan (sons-in-law). Interment took place in the Catholic portion of the Wagga Cemetery where Father Larklns again officiated. Relatives also present, were Mrs. W. M. Behan (widow), Mrs. B. Alnsworth, Mrs. R. Swinsborough Jnr., Mrs. V. Salan and Mr. J. Grogan (daughters and son-in-law), Messrs. Thomas Behan (brother). Mrs. P. Behan (sister in law). Mr. and Mrs. J. Scanlan (uncle and aunt), Mrs. Clayton and Mr. and Mrs. P. Hill (sisters in law and brother-in-law), and Mrs. M. Cooper, Ray and Joseph Behan, Mrs. M. Robinson, Arthur, David, Rose and Helen Behan and Mrs. L. Southwell (nieces and nephews). Relatives unable to be present were Mrs. J. Grogan (daughter), Mesdames R. and M. Behan, Mrs. T. Maher and Messrs. A. and W. Cooper (sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law), and Miss D. Behan (niece). Among the floral tributes was a- wreath from Messrs. Frank Clear and Sons. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. Alan Harris, of Wagga. Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga, NSW : 1911 - 1954) Thursday 11 July 1946 p 2 Article

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FUNERAL - MR. W. A. BEHAN

The funeral of Mr. William Andrew Behan, of 108 Murray-street, Wagga, whose death occurred at the Wagga Base Hospital on Monday took place yesterday. The cortege moved from St. Michael's Cathedral after prayers had been read by the Rev. Father Larkins, Adm.

The casket was carried by Messrs. Richard, Francis, Patrick and Martin Behan (brothers), while the floral tray was in the care of Messrs. William Behan (son), R. Swansborough, B. Ainsworth and V Salan (sons-in-law).

Interment took place in the Catholic portion of the Wagga Cemetery where Father Larklns again officiated. Relatives also present, were Mrs. W. M. Behan (widow), Mrs. B. Alnsworth, Mrs. R. Swinsborough Jnr., Mrs. V. Salan and Mr. J. Grogan (daughters and son-in-law), Messrs. Thomas Behan (brother). Mrs. P. Behan (sister in law). Mr. and Mrs. J. Scanlan (uncle and aunt), Mrs. Clayton and Mr. and Mrs. P. Hill (sisters in law and brother-in-law), and Mrs. M. Cooper, Ray and Joseph Behan, Mrs. M. Robinson, Arthur, David, Rose and Helen Behan and Mrs. L. Southwell (nieces and nephews).

Relatives unable to be present were Mrs. J. Grogan (daughter), Mesdames R. and M. Behan, Mrs. T. Maher and Messrs. A. and W. Cooper (sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law), and Miss D. Behan (niece). Among the floral tributes was a- wreath from Messrs. Frank Clear and Sons.

The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. Alan Harris, of Wagga.

Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga, NSW : 1911 - 1954) Thursday 11 July 1946 p 2 Article

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Family with parents
father	Martin Behan –
mother Parents Michael Herbert Scanlan Sarah Elizabeth Rudd	Catherine Agnes Scanlan 1858–
younger sister	Isabel A Behan 1901–1903
younger brother Family Dorothy May Flanigan Private	James Herbert Behan 1899–1971
younger brother Family Private	Martin Augustine Behan 1891–1964
younger brother	Patrick Edward Behan 1894–1976
younger brother	Thomas Lawrence Behan 1885–1953
himself	William Andrew Behan 1883–1946
younger brother Family Jessie Agnes Watson Norman Francis Behan Private Private Jessie Elizabeth Behan Private Private Private Rose Ursula Behan Private Private Private Private	Francis Joseph Behan 1888–1963
elder sister Family John J Duval	Mary Behan 1881–1956

Family with Alice May Cooper
himself	William Andrew Behan 1883–1946
wife Parents George Alexander Cooper Alice Louisa Scanlan	Alice May Cooper 1891–1966
daughter Family Vernon Valantine Salan Private Leueen Salan Private Private Private	Patricia Behan 1924–1965
daughter Family Robert Matthew Swansborough Private Private Private	Veronica Elizabeth Behan 1914–1971
son	William Andrew Behan 1928–1979
daughter Family Private Lynette Anthea Ainwsorth Private	Winifred Agnes Behan 1912–1973
daughter Family James Grogan Private Private Private Family Private	Isabella May Behan 1910–

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William Andrew Behan(1883–1946)
- Alice May Cooper1910