John Morrell's Grave

Statement of Significance

The memorial has historical significance, being associated with John Morrell, one of the first landholders in the Northam district in 1836. (One source dates his arrival in the district as prior to 1834).

Physical Description

The memorial to John Morrell, who died in October 1843, is set on the road verge overlooking Northam. The actual grave has been covered by the bitumen road. The memorial is a rectangular structure, with capped pillars on the four corners.

History

John Morrell was one of the early pioneers who took up a farm in the area in 1836. He was one of the first to send produce to Perth and to build a farm house, namely Morby Farm. The inscription is;
Sacred to the memory of
John Morrell
Died 18th October 1843
Aged 63 years
He was the Pioneer of Northam
Centenary of Western Australia 1929
Re-erected in 1965
by his many descendants
Morrell died from pneumonia, an illness which set in after he had attempted to rescue a drowning man who had been washing sheep in the Avon River.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Moderate
Authenticity: Moderate

Condition

Good

Uses

Historic Themes

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