Lilly Ann Freestone. Photo courtesy of Helen Rhodes
Lilly Ann Freestone was born on 12 December 1902 at Manilla, New South Wales, Australia. She was the daughter of John Freestone, aged 46, and Jane Freestone, aged 43, at the time of her birth.
On 8 January 1927, Lilly married Eric Lawrence Witherdin in Manilla, New South Wales. Together they established their family in the Tamworth district and had three children.
Lilly passed away on 24 June 1979 in Tamworth, New South Wales, aged 76. She was laid to rest in Tamworth.
Eric Lawrence Witherdin (1905–1991)
Eric Lawrence Witherdin was born on 27 March 1905 at Hillgrove, New South Wales. He was the son of George Witherdin, aged 41, and Winifred Witherdin, aged 34.
He married Lilly Ann Freestone on 8 January 1927 in Manilla, New South Wales. Their marriage produced three children, and they spent much of their lives in the New England region of New South Wales.
Eric died on 24 June 1991 in Tamworth, New South Wales, aged 86. He was buried in Tamworth alongside family members.
Children of Eric Lawrence Witherdin and Lilly Ann Freestone
Beryl Jane Witherdin
Beryl Jane Witherdin married James Sidney Sheedy on 11 February 1952 in Tamworth, New South Wales. They had four children during their marriage and continued the Witherdin family line in New South Wales.
Cecil Lawrence Witherdin (1928–1998)
Cecil Lawrence Witherdin married Valerie Hansfeld on 14 March 1951 in Tamworth, New South Wales.
He died on 7 December 1998 in New South Wales at the age of 70 and was buried at Coffs Harbour, New South Wales.
Shirley Kathleen Witherdin
Shirley Kathleen Witherdin married Ronald Charles Pike on 22 April 1950 in Tamworth, New South Wales. They had four children during their marriage, adding another branch to the growing Witherdin family.