Dr. Edward Waddy
Dr Edward Waddy was born at Dudley, England on 27 August 1815. He was Baptised on 10 Sep 1815 at Saint Thomas, Dudley, Worcester, England.
Waddy came to South Australia in 1846 as a Medical Practitioner and settled at Kapunda.
Richard William Mackie Waddy (1848–1933)
Ann Eliza Waddy (1850–1892)
Jane Russell Waddy (1852–1879)
Edward Russell Waddy (1855–1856)
Jane died on 17 April 1863 at Strathalbyn aged 34.
Dr Edward Waddy died at 'The Briars' Strathalbyn on 31 October 1878.
From the Southern Argus:
It is with regret that we (Southern Argus) have to record
the death of one of our oldest townsmen, Mr. Edward Waddy, which took place at
his residence, Strathalbyn, on Thursday last. Mr. Waddy had always been in good
health until within the last two or three months, when it was painfully evident
that he was fast breaking up. Latterly he was confined to his house, and his
critical state caused much anxiety to his friends.
He seemed daily to grow worse, until
death terminated ius earthly career on October 31, _
We understand that the deceased studied for the medical
profession in England, but. like many others in the early days of the colony he
came out here without having taken his diploma. Shortly after his arrival he
was ' appointed Clerk of the Local Court at Mount Barker, but when a Court was
established at Strathalbyn, he was removed to take the Clerkship here, and has held
the position ever since. The deceased has been in the Government service for
some twenty-two or twenty-three years, and has always been regarded as an
efficient officer. Ia . the discharge of his duties he was always, cheerful and
obliging. About two years since
the local magistracy and the members of the legal profession
showed their appreciation oE his services and kindliness of disposition by presenting
him with a handsome souvenir.
With his superior education, and a long experience in the
-practice and procedure of the Court, the late Mr. Waddy's advice and counsel
was always of great assistance to the lay Magistrates presiding in his Court.
By reason of his official position, he was prevented from taking a prominent
part in public matters.
He took considerable interest in the affairs of the local Institute;
and. was for many years a member of the Committee of Management.
His familiar face will.be much missed in the town, and his
death again reminds us that the number of our old colonists is fast
diminishing.
His remains were interred at the Strathalbyn Cemetery on
Friday last, the Bev. J.F. Henderson officiating at' the grave. In addition to
the family and relatives of the deceased there was a goodly number at the
grave, among whom we noticed the leading residents in the town and district.
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