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Joseph Hector Firth 1854 - 1922

Joseph Hector Firth was born on August 12, 1854 at Orkney Islands, in Scotland United Kingdom to James Firth and Barbara Manson (Johnston) Firth. He married Mary Ann (Memory) Firth, and they were married until Mary's death on October 9, 1908. They had children Joseph Memory Firth, Henry Brougham Firth, Alice (Firth) Rutherford, George Samuel Firth, William Thomas Firth, Helen Barbara (Firth) O'Farrell, James Firth, Mabel Firth, Edith (Firth) Marshall, Ada (Firth) Smith, and Molly ( Firth) Mustow. He would also marry Winifred (Slevin) Firth, and they were married until Joseph's death on January 4, 1922. They had a child Edward Firth.

Joseph Hector Firth
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August 12, 1854
Orkney Islands, in Scotland, United Kingdom
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    Arrived in Hobson's Bay October 1872 on the British barque Baroda. The Mount Alexander Mail. Victoria. 19th October 1872. ARRIVAL OF THE BARODA. The R.M.S.S. Baroda arrived in King George's Sound on the 12th, and sailed on the 13th at noon. The following is the passenger-list of the Baroda :- For Melbourne - Mr. Smith, Mrs. Smith, and infant; Mr. Volindins, Mrs. Legge and two children, Mr. McKay, Mr. Wileman, Mr. W. Hurst, Miss P. Brockie, Signor Rivolla, Mr. J. Firth, Mr. Houghton, Mr. King, Mr. Scougall,..............
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    The Woodend Star. Vic. 7th January 1922. Death of an Old Resident of Macedon. Mr. Joseph Firth, superintendent of the Macedon State Nursery, for the past 37 years, died suddenly at his home about 2:30 a.m. on the 4th inst. The deceased gentleman, who was 60 years of age, and had lived in the district for nearly 50 years was widely known and popular with all classes. The news of his death came as a great shock to many who were unaware that the illness which had overtaken him only a few days previously, was likely to effect such a tragically sudden ending. The passing of Joseph Firth removes one of Macedon's oldest residents and landmarks. He came to the district about 30 years ago to take up the position of head gardener on what is now the property of Miss Cunninghame, at Macedon Upper. Later he was employed by the late David Syme at what is now Government Cottage, and from there he went to the State Nursery at Macedon where he occupied the position of Superintendent for the time stated. He was always to the fore in fostering or furthering anything likely to benefit the district, and ever ready to place his services and sound advice at the disposal of any worthy object. He was one of the pioneers of the movement which brought about the establishment of the Working Men's Hall at Macedon Upper. Not only was his assistance and advice as to tree planting, garden designing, etc., given freely in the locality of Macedon, but Woodend and other parts of the surrounding district can bear witness as to the highly appreciated, gratuitous help rendered by the late Mr. Firth. Woodend Parks and Gardens and the Race Club Committee have voiced their appreciation from time to time. A wife and the following twelve children remain to mourn their loss :- Joseph ( Tasmania ), Henry ( Port Campbell ), James and Mabel ( Briagolong ), John ( Cootamundra ), Mr. Smith, Mrs. Marshall, Nellie and Mollie ( Trentham ), Mrs. Rutherford, George, Edward and Lorna ( Macedon )
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    Macedon Cemetery, 54 Bent St, in Macedon, Macedon Ranges Shire County, VIC 3440, Australia
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    The Argus. Melbourne. 5th January 1922. FIRTH.- At his residence, Macedon, Joseph, beloved husband of Winifred Firth. Aged 70 years. Superintendent State Nursery.
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In 1854, in the year that Joseph Hector Firth was born, on May 30th, the Kansas–Nebraska Act became law. The act created both the Kansas Territory and the Nebraska Territory, which would determine for themselves if they would be pro-slavery or free. Both territories allowed slavery but it caused contention within the territories.
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In 1889, when he was 35 years old, on February 22nd, President Cleveland signed a bill allowing North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana and Washington to become states. North and South Dakota became the 39th and 40th states on November 2nd, Montana became the 41st state on November 8th, and Washington became the 42nd state on November 11th.
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