Francis 'Frank' Nibbs 1856-1916

Francis (Frank) Nibbs 1856-1916

The eighth child of William Nibbs and Mary Ann Timoney was always known as Frank. He never married.

            Born 5 July 1856 at Port Sorrell, Tasmania

            Died 28 January 1916 at Latrobe, Tasmania

            Buried at East Devonport.

He was a herdsman in the Devonport area for many years, with entries in the PO Directory of Tasmania (Wise) from 1901-1916

Electoral Roll 1914 Wilmot – Devonport – Tasmania. Frank Nibbs, Devonport East, herdsman, M

His death was announced in

The North Western Advocate and the Emu Bay Times on Saturday 29 January 1916. P.4

DEATH OF MR F NIBBS

The death is announced of Mr. Frank Nibbs of East Devonport, which took place at the Devon Hospital, Latrobe yesterday morning. The deceased, who was in his 60^th year, was not married and was born at Wesley Vale and resided there and at East Devonport all his life. He was a familiar figure about the streets and for some years was the local herdsman, which position he held until about four months ago when he became ill and had to enter the hospital for treatment. It was thought that he was doing well, but he was troubled with heart affection. He was an old cricketer and when too old to play was always available as an umpire. He leaves three brothers – William, Joseph and Thomas, and three married sisters, Mrs. T. Ray [Susannah], Mrs J Foley [Sarah] and Mrs Turner [Mary Anne] (Scottsdale) The funeral takes place tomorrow at East Devonport.

 

The North Western Advocate and the Emu Bay Times. Monday 29 January 1917 p.2

IN MEMORIAM

NIBBS. -  In loving memory of our dear brother Frank, who passed away on January 28, 1916.

We often sit and think of you, dear brother,
And think of how you died,
And grieved we could not say good-bye
Before you passed away.

God called you home; it was His will,”
But in our hearts you are living still;
Your memory is as dear today
As in the hour you passed away.

Inserted by his loving sisters Mary, Sarah and Susan