Ernest William Ginn
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| Plaque Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 1893 |
| Age at Death | 79 years |
| Transcription | In Loving Memory of Ernest William Ginn Born 1894 Died 12/07/1973 Aged 79 Years |
Early Life
Ernest was born in Islington, London in 1893. His father's name was Alfred Ginn and his mother's name was Mary J. Ginn.
Marriage
Ernest married Lucy Anne Ginn (nee Church) in Islington, London in 1918 before immigrating to Australia. Ernest and Lucy had three children, Ernest A born in 1921, Dennis Walter born in 1924 and Eileen Frances born in 1932.
Immigration
Ernest William immigrated to Fremantle in Western Australia with his wife Lucy Ann and son Ernest A. on the ship "Omar" on the 16 March 1924. They were part of a Group Settlement Scheme, called Group 78 Courtney South of Margaret River.
Occupation
According to the electoral roll Ernest's occupation in 1924 was a Fitters Mate and in 1949 he was a Labourer.
Electoral Roll
According to the electoral roll Ernest lived on Albany Highway in 1963 and in 1968 at 11 Lefroy Road Kelmscott.
Death
Ernest William died at the age of 79 on the 12 July 1973.