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Searching for the death of George Watson Anderson b.1878, Brechin Scotland.
He resided at 78 Cecil St., South Melbourne in 1914, described as a Master Mariner,
He was Chief Officer, SS Australford arriving in New York June 1919.
I have an unconfirmed date of death as 1942.
May I request a Look Up of the Death Index for Victoria - thank you.

https://online.justice.vic.gov.au/bdm/index-search?action=getHistIdxSearchCriteria

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/search?adv=y

(not sure if anything on above)

Chris :)

http://www.anmm.gov.au/webdata/resources/pdfs/research_guides/index_certs_Masters_Mates_NZ.pdf

Australia Death Index, 1787-1985
about Geo Watson Anderson

Name:Geo Watson Anderson
Death Place:Melbourne, Victoria
Age:45
Father's Name:Geo Anderson
Mother's name:Hunter Unknown
Registration Year:1924
Registration Place:Victoria
Registration Number:6385
Estimated birth year: abt 1879

Did you have a typo for 1942=1924?

Can't get the link to open on this preview from Trove

Family NoticesThe Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Monday 12 May 1924 p 1

Family Notices... and Mrs. E. R. Toms, of Elwood-a son (Ronald Ellis). DEATHS. ANDERSON.-On the 11th May, 1924, George Watson (Sandy), the dearly loved husband of the late Gertrude Anderson, and Ioving son in-law of Alice Taylor, aged 45 years (late of the George Hotel, South Melbourne.) l'eare, pirfett ... 5428 wordsText last corrected on 3 April 2013 by rowenagrace

(think the site might be down)

ADDED - got there in the end
DEATHS.
ANDERSON.-On the 11th May, 1924, George
Watson (Sandy), the dearly loved husband of
the late Gertrude Anderson, and Ioving son
in-law of Alice Taylor, aged 45 years (late
of the George Hotel, South Melbourne.)
Peace, Perfect Peace

Article identifier
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4363368
Page identifier
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-page430155
APA citation
Family Notices. (1924, May 12). The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), p. 1. Retrieved March 20, 2014, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4363368

He was still at 78 Cecil Street in 1919 & 1924 in both cases listed as a Master Mariner. There were no other Andersons at the same address


Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980
about George Watson Anderson
Name:George Watson Anderson
Gender Male
Electoral Year: 1924 (& 1919)
State: Victoria
District: Melbourne Ports
Subdistrict: Emerald Hill

Dundee Courier
Publication date:Friday 12 September 1924

OFFICE-BEARERS OF BRECHIN GUILDRY INCORPORATION.
The annual meeting of the Guildry Incorporation of Brechin was held in the Crown Hotel.

The Incorporation recorded with regret the deaths of three of its members.

Mr. Murray Officer Davidson, Bridge of Weir, who was the oldest member in this country, having been admitted in 1878; Mr George Smart of Annfield; and Mr George Watson Anderson. Melbourne.

Chris :)

Potterbill has replied by PM - PB, it really would be best if you posted your responses on the thread, not by private message. Use the 'Add your reply' box at the end of the thread

You say you are happy with the death entry as parents names tie up with your knowledge, but don't believe he was married.

If you were to purchase his DC, then his maritial status, as known by the informant, will be given. Just because we can't find a marriage, it doesn't mean that one didn't happen!

https://online.justice.vic.gov.au/bdm/index-search?action=purchaseImage

George and Gertrude were married for just 6 months before Gertrude's death.

Here are the links to their marriage announcement and for Gertrude's subsequent death and funeral announcerments

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/1765550?searchTerm=gertrude%20anderson&searchLimits=l-category=Family+Notices|||l-decade=192|||l-year=1921|||l-title=13

Above is the link to:
1921 marriage announcement of George Anderson of Brechin, Scotland to Gertrude Alice Ethel Taylor.
Married 23 Mar 1921


http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/4619388?searchTerm=gertrude%20anderson&searchLimits=l-category=Family+Notices|||l-decade=192|||l-year=1921|||l-title=13

Above link shows that Gertrude died 9 Nov 1921
Death and Funeral are on same page

Australia Death Index, 1787-1985 about Gerte Alice Ethel Anderson
Name: Gerte Alice Ethel Anderson
Death Place: Yarra South, Victoria
Age: 33
Father's Name: Fredk Geo Perkins Taylor
Mother's name: Alice Wingrove
Registration Year: 1921
Registration Place: Victoria
Registration Number: 15760
Estimated birth year: abt 1888

BTW:
Based on Scottish census returns for George Watson Anderson b 1878
Father: George Anderson
Mother: Watson A Hunter

Sorry I'm relatively new to posting - what does BTW mean?

My information discounts the possibility of George marrying Gerte A.E Anderson as his fathers name was George Anderson, of Brechin Scotland.
The 1878 census is accurate shows George aged 12 yrs.

From all the documents that I have read there has never been a suggestion of George having a wife.

Another source that I looked at was Wills & Testaments lodged with Scottish courts with a neg. result. The data base only went to 1925
Would it be possible to search the Australian Will & Testament if that is possible.

How about purchasing the DC to see if he was married? We all seem to think he was.

Australian DC will give the names of spouses, even if divorced or deceased, and the names of any children.

https://online.justice.vic.gov.au/bdm/index-search

Not sure how you'd find Australian Wills and Probate - hopefully someone can advise.

BTW = By the way
PM = Personal message

Potterbill,
I posted the link to the page of the Argus Melbourne dated Sat 11 Jun 1921, but I don't think you could have read the announcement

You need to pull down the page to the start of the: MARRIAGES.

The 1st announcement alphabetically is:
ANDERSON-TAYLOR

On 23 Mar 1921 at St Luke's, South Melbourne by Rev Ross Hewton.
GEORGE WATSON ANDERSON, son of the late George Anderson of Brechin, Scotland, to GERTRUDE ALICE ETHEL. Daughter of the late Frederick and Mrs Alice Taylor of 139 Cecil Street, South Melbourne

I would also do as Detective suggests and order a copy of the 1924 death certificate

Thank you for your persistence, I'll take your advice.
Never to old to accept guidance!!

I found the Wills & Probate records at

Victorian Wills, Probate and Administration Records 1841-2007 Includes an index and digitised records.

- See more at: http://prov.vic.gov.au/provguide-23#sthash.YDN2TSDx.dpuf

Unfortunately no record found.
But as he had a brother a practicing solicitor in Scotland that may be where his estate was dealt with. Unfortunately the Scottish records are closed from 1924 - the year George died.

Using his full name and her maiden name, there is one exact match for the marriage, you'll find it here


http://www.bdm.vic.gov.au/home/family+history/search+your+family+history/



And this is his wife to be


Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980

Name:Gertrude Alice Ethel Taylor

Gender:Female

Electoral Year:1919

State:Victoria

District:
Melbourne Ports <<Address 139 Cecil Street

Subdistrict:
Clarendon


Edit: The above appears on the 1924 ER....confusing!