Personal Details
| Surname | Biggs |
|---|---|
| First name | Samuel |
| Other names | Beggs |
| Date of death | 16/04/1878 |
| Place of death | Muttaburra |
| Age at death | 45 years |
Details
Samuel was a Blacksmith at Muttaburra.
Like the early burials in Muttaburra we are assuming they were buried in the ‘Old Cemetery’. If Samuel was buried in the ‘Old Cemetery’ in 1878 he would be the first known burial in the Muttaburra Cemetery.
The first blocks of land in Muttaburra were auctioned on 18th day of June 1878.
Cemetery Record
Download the Cemetery Map| Cemetery | Muttaburra |
|---|---|
| Location | Old Cemetery |
| Address | Muttaburra |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Date of funeral | 16/04/1878 |
| Comment | Samuel died from Epileptic caused by drunkenness. He was buried by James William Abbott in the Muttaburra Cemetery. D Currie and William Mills were witness at the burial. Mr ER Edkins held an enquiry at Mount Cornish. |