William Samuel GUY died aged 49 years on 11 Jun 1908 of 'Miners' Complaint' at Ballarat District Hospital.

William Samuel GUY m 28 Oct 1887 Vine Cottage, Pascoe Street, Smythesdale, Blanche Margaret CAUSON [Vic 7190] (Known as Maggie)
Blanche Margaret CAUSON was born 26 Jan 1871 at Pasco Street, Smythesdale, the 13th of the 17 children of Edwin CAUSON and Elizabeth Jane SCOWN. Maggie became a widow at the age of 37 and remarried (Jim) James BURNETT. They lived in Ballarat. Grandma Burnett later lived in Geelong in one of the Alexander Miller Memorial Homes in a row of thirteen in LaTrobe Terrace, opposite Kardinia Park. On the 6 Feb 1951 she went to live with her daughter 'Chick' Margaret Evelene CAUSON (ms GUY) at Wonthaggi. She died about 18 months later after being admitted to care at Sunbury.

1918 Certificate of Marriage
James Burnett, Widower 1914, 12 living children, 4 dead, Birthplace: Melbourne, Victoria, Labourer, age 65, Present and Usual Residence: Lexton Street, Ballarart, Father: William Burnett (deceased), Mother: Margaret McFarlane; and Blanche Margaret Guy ms Causon, Widow 1908, 5 living children, nil dead, Birthplace: Smythesdale, Victoria, Domestic Duties, Present and Usual Residence: 13 James Street Ballarat, Father: Edwin Causon (deceased), Mother: Elizabeth Jane Scown; were married 24th September 1918, by licence, according to the rites of the Salvation Army, Charles Ferdinand Hepper, Salvation Army Officer. Both signed in the presence of witnesses William E Guy and Irene G Smith. [R/N 3, Vic 8041]

As Blanche Margaret BURNETT she died 9 July 1952 aged 81 yrs Melbourne [Vic 21879] and was cremated 11 July 1952 at Springvale Crematorium. Memorial in Springvale Botanical Cemetery is Pittosporum - Rose Tree Garden F1 Bed 20 Rose 21 In perpetuity.

Children of William Samuel GUY and (Maggie) Blanche Margaret CAUSON

James BURNETT (b abt 1853) d 1948 aged 95 yrs Ballarat s/o William BURNETT/Margaret McFARLANE [Vic 1165] (Known as Jim)
James BURNETT age 95, Farmer, Benevolent Home, Ballarat, bur Ballarat New Cemetery [Presbyterian Block B, Section 12, Grave 1]
James BURNETT, C/- PO Cardigan, purchased this grave 12 Feb 1915 for his wife Frances.
James BURNETT bp Melbourne m1. 1877 Frances BROWN bp - [Vic 2819]
Frances BROWN b 1860 Dolleys Creek d/o Thomas BROWN/Sarah Jane FAWCETT [Vic 14755]
Frances BURNETT d 1914 aged 55 yrs Ballarat d/o Thomas BROWN/Sarah Jane FAUUCETT (FAWCETT) [Vic 8152]
Frances BURNETT age 55, wife, Windermere, bur 7 Aug 1914 Ballarat New Cemetery [Presbyterian Block B, Section 12, Grave 1]
James BURNETT m2. 1918 Blanche Margaret GUY (ms CAUSON) [Vic 9041]

Children of James BURNETT m 1877 Frances BROWN

This reference for William Samuel was carried by his widow to the end of her days. It was passed on to me by Sylvia Tunstall.

Percy P Cook Legal Manager, Accountant & Auditor Fellow of the Legal Managers' Association of Victoria 357 Collins Street Melbourne Telephone 2479 14 February 1905 TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN This is to certify that W S Guy is personally known to me as a good practical miner with a thorough knowledge of mining in all its branches. Mr Guy was at one time acting manager of the Jubilee Gold Mining Company Scarsdale, and he was subsequently appointed manager of the Jubilee Number One Company, which position he held until the mine ceased working. I can confidently recommend Mr Guy to anyone requiring the services of an up to date Mine Manager, and would be pleased to give a personal reference if required. Signature of Percy P Cook At right: William Samuel GUY (marked with cross) at Jubilee Mine Written on back is 'H Black photo, Mrs Burnett 9 --- Place Geelong