William Andrew Behan 1883–1946

William Andrew Behan, 1883–1946 (aged 63 years)

Name

William Andrew Behan

Name: William Andrew /Behan/

Sex Male

Events of close relatives
Birth	4 February 1883 24
Burial of a maternal grandfather	Michael Herbert Scanlan 16 February 1885 Narrandera Cemetery, Narrandera, New South Wales, Australia Note: Burial witnesses were H. Kneen and C. Boyd. Source: death certificate supplied by the National Centre of Biography.
Death of a maternal grandfather	Michael Herbert Scanlan 16 February 1885 Narrandera Hospital, Narrandera, New South Wales, Australia Cause: Alcoholism Note: Last seen by Dr Mitchell on the day he died. Source: death certificate supplied by the National Centre of Biography.
Birth of a brother	Thomas Lawrence Behan 28 February 1885
Birth of a brother	Francis Joseph Behan 29 July 1888
Birth of a brother	Martin Augustine Behan 1 June 1891
Birth of a brother	Patrick Edward Behan 5 August 1894
Birth of a brother	James Herbert Behan 27 January 1899 Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia Source citation: Footnote: New South Wales, Australia BD&M Number 7764/1899 INDI:EVEN:SOUR:_FOOT: New South Wales, Australia BD&M Number 7764/1899
Birth of a sister	Isabel A Behan 17 August 1901 Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia Source citation: Footnote: New South Wales, Australia BD&M Number 27255/1901 INDI:EVEN:SOUR:_FOOT: New South Wales, Australia BD&M Number 27255/1901
Death of a sister	Isabel A Behan about 1903 Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia Source citation: Footnote: New South Wales, Australia BDM 4000/1903 INDI:EVEN:SOUR:_FOOT: New South Wales, Australia BDM 4000/1903
Birth of a daughter	Winifred Agnes Behan 26 October 1912
Birth of a daughter	Veronica Elizabeth Behan 26 August 1914
Birth of a daughter	Patricia Behan 31 March 1924
Birth of a son	William Andrew Behan 6 April 1928
Death	8 July 1946 (aged 63 years) Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
Burial	10 July 1946 (2 days after death) Wagga Wagga Monumental Cemetery, Kooringal Road, Kooringal, New South Wales, Australia
Obituary	Obituary 11 July 1946 Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia Note: FUNERAL - MR. W. A. BEHAN FUNERAL - MR. W. A. BEHAN The funeral of Mr. William Andrew Behan, of 108 Murray-street, Wagga, whose death occurred at the Wagga Base Hospital on Monday took place yesterday. The cortege moved from St. Michael's Cathedral after prayers had been read by the Rev. Father Larkins, Adm. The casket was carried by Messrs. Richard, Francis, Patrick and Martin Behan (brothers), while the floral tray was in the care of Messrs. William Behan (son), R. Swansborough, B. Ainsworth and V Salan (sons-in-law). Interment took place in the Catholic portion of the Wagga Cemetery where Father Larklns again officiated. Relatives also present, were Mrs. W. M. Behan (widow), Mrs. B. Alnsworth, Mrs. R. Swinsborough Jnr., Mrs. V. Salan and Mr. J. Grogan (daughters and son-in-law), Messrs. Thomas Behan (brother). Mrs. P. Behan (sister in law). Mr. and Mrs. J. Scanlan (uncle and aunt), Mrs. Clayton and Mr. and Mrs. P. Hill (sisters in law and brother-in-law), and Mrs. M. Cooper, Ray and Joseph Behan, Mrs. M. Robinson, Arthur, David, Rose and Helen Behan and Mrs. L. Southwell (nieces and nephews). Relatives unable to be present were Mrs. J. Grogan (daughter), Mesdames R. and M. Behan, Mrs. T. Maher and Messrs. A. and W. Cooper (sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law), and Miss D. Behan (niece). Among the floral tributes was a- wreath from Messrs. Frank Clear and Sons. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. Alan Harris, of Wagga. Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga, NSW : 1911 - 1954) Thursday 11 July 1946 p 2 Article

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Family with parents
father	Links Marriage: 1880 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Catherine Agnes Scanlan Isabel A Behan James Herbert Behan Martin Augustine Behan Patrick Edward Behan Thomas Lawrence Behan William Andrew Behan Francis Joseph Behan Mary Behan Martin Behan …–…
mother	Links Birth: 10 September 1858 20 20 Marriage: 1880 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Martin Behan Isabel A Behan James Herbert Behan Martin Augustine Behan Patrick Edward Behan Thomas Lawrence Behan William Andrew Behan Francis Joseph Behan Mary Behan Catherine Agnes Scanlan 1858–… Birth: 10 September 1858 20 20
Marriage	Marriage — 1880 —
22 years younger sister	Links Birth: 17 August 1901 42 — Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia Death: about 1903 — Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Isabel A Behan 1901–1903 Birth: 17 August 1901 42 — Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia Death: about 1903 — Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
-3 years younger brother	Links Birth: 27 January 1899 40 — Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia Death: about 1971 — Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse James Herbert Behan 1899–1971 Birth: 27 January 1899 40 — Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia Death: about 1971 — Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
-8 years younger brother	Links Birth: 1 June 1891 32 Death: about 1964 — Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Martin Augustine Behan 1891–1964 Birth: 1 June 1891 32 Death: about 1964 — Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
3 years younger brother	Links Birth: 5 August 1894 35 Death: about 31 December 1976 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Patrick Edward Behan 1894–1976 Birth: 5 August 1894 35 Death: about 31 December 1976
-10 years younger brother	Links Birth: 28 February 1885 26 Death: about 1953 — Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Thomas Lawrence Behan 1885–1953 Birth: 28 February 1885 26 Death: about 1953 — Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
-2 years himself	Links Birth: 4 February 1883 24 Death: 8 July 1946 — Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia Burial: 10 July 1946 — Wagga Wagga Monumental Cemetery, Kooringal Road, Kooringal, New South Wales, Australia Obituary: Obituary — 11 July 1946 — Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Alice May Cooper Patricia Behan Veronica Elizabeth Behan William Andrew Behan Winifred Agnes Behan William Andrew Behan 1883–1946 Birth: 4 February 1883 24 Death: 8 July 1946 — Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
6 years younger brother	Links Birth: 29 July 1888 29 Death: 22 June 1963 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Jessie Agnes Watson Norman Francis Behan Jessie Elizabeth Behan Rose Ursula Behan Francis Joseph Behan 1888–1963 Birth: 29 July 1888 29 Death: 22 June 1963
-7 years elder sister	Links Birth: 1881 22 Death: 1956 — Auburn, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Mary Behan 1881–1956 Birth: 1881 22 Death: 1956 — Auburn, New South Wales, Australia

Family with Alice May Cooper
himself	Links Birth: 4 February 1883 24 Death: 8 July 1946 — Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia Burial: 10 July 1946 — Wagga Wagga Monumental Cemetery, Kooringal Road, Kooringal, New South Wales, Australia Obituary: Obituary — 11 July 1946 — Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Alice May Cooper Patricia Behan Veronica Elizabeth Behan William Andrew Behan Winifred Agnes Behan William Andrew Behan 1883–1946 Birth: 4 February 1883 24 Death: 8 July 1946 — Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
wife	Links Birth: 22 January 1891 33 31 — Narrandera, New South Wales, Australia Christening: 2 March 1891 33 31 — Narrandera, New South Wales, Australia Death: 17 April 1966 — Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse William Andrew Behan Patricia Behan Veronica Elizabeth Behan William Andrew Behan Winifred Agnes Behan Alice May Cooper 1891–1966 Birth: 22 January 1891 33 31 — Narrandera, New South Wales, Australia Death: 17 April 1966 — Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
daughter	Links Birth: 31 March 1924 41 33 Death: 27 April 1965 — Temora, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Vernon Valantine Salan Leueen Salan Patricia Behan 1924–1965 Birth: 31 March 1924 41 33 Death: 27 April 1965 — Temora, New South Wales, Australia
-10 years daughter	Links Birth: 26 August 1914 31 23 Death: 1971 — Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Robert Matthew Swansborough Veronica Elizabeth Behan 1914–1971 Birth: 26 August 1914 31 23 Death: 1971 — Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
14 years son	Links Birth: 6 April 1928 45 37 Death: 28 July 1979 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships William Andrew Behan 1928–1979 Birth: 6 April 1928 45 37 Death: 28 July 1979
-16 years daughter	Links Birth: 26 October 1912 29 21 Death: 24 May 1973 Death: 24 June 1973 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Lynette Anthea Ainwsorth Winifred Agnes Behan 1912–1973 Birth: 26 October 1912 29 21 Death: 24 May 1973
daughter	Private …–

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Obituary	FUNERAL - MR. W. A. BEHAN The funeral of Mr. William Andrew Behan, of 108 Murray-street, Wagga, whose death occurred at the Wagga Base Hospital on Monday took place yesterday. The cortege moved from St. Michael's Cathedral after prayers had been read by the Rev. Father Larkins, Adm. The casket was carried by Messrs. Richard, Francis, Patrick and Martin Behan (brothers), while the floral tray was in the care of Messrs. William Behan (son), R. Swansborough, B. Ainsworth and V Salan (sons-in-law). Interment took place in the Catholic portion of the Wagga Cemetery where Father Larklns again officiated. Relatives also present, were Mrs. W. M. Behan (widow), Mrs. B. Alnsworth, Mrs. R. Swinsborough Jnr., Mrs. V. Salan and Mr. J. Grogan (daughters and son-in-law), Messrs. Thomas Behan (brother). Mrs. P. Behan (sister in law). Mr. and Mrs. J. Scanlan (uncle and aunt), Mrs. Clayton and Mr. and Mrs. P. Hill (sisters in law and brother-in-law), and Mrs. M. Cooper, Ray and Joseph Behan, Mrs. M. Robinson, Arthur, David, Rose and Helen Behan and Mrs. L. Southwell (nieces and nephews). Relatives unable to be present were Mrs. J. Grogan (daughter), Mesdames R. and M. Behan, Mrs. T. Maher and Messrs. A. and W. Cooper (sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law), and Miss D. Behan (niece). Among the floral tributes was a- wreath from Messrs. Frank Clear and Sons. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. Alan Harris, of Wagga. Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga, NSW : 1911 - 1954) Thursday 11 July 1946 p 2 Article

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FUNERAL - MR. W. A. BEHAN

The funeral of Mr. William Andrew Behan, of 108 Murray-street, Wagga, whose death occurred at the Wagga Base Hospital on Monday took place yesterday. The cortege moved from St. Michael's Cathedral after prayers had been read by the Rev. Father Larkins, Adm.

The casket was carried by Messrs. Richard, Francis, Patrick and Martin Behan (brothers), while the floral tray was in the care of Messrs. William Behan (son), R. Swansborough, B. Ainsworth and V Salan (sons-in-law).

Interment took place in the Catholic portion of the Wagga Cemetery where Father Larklns again officiated. Relatives also present, were Mrs. W. M. Behan (widow), Mrs. B. Alnsworth, Mrs. R. Swinsborough Jnr., Mrs. V. Salan and Mr. J. Grogan (daughters and son-in-law), Messrs. Thomas Behan (brother). Mrs. P. Behan (sister in law). Mr. and Mrs. J. Scanlan (uncle and aunt), Mrs. Clayton and Mr. and Mrs. P. Hill (sisters in law and brother-in-law), and Mrs. M. Cooper, Ray and Joseph Behan, Mrs. M. Robinson, Arthur, David, Rose and Helen Behan and Mrs. L. Southwell (nieces and nephews).

Relatives unable to be present were Mrs. J. Grogan (daughter), Mesdames R. and M. Behan, Mrs. T. Maher and Messrs. A. and W. Cooper (sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law), and Miss D. Behan (niece). Among the floral tributes was a- wreath from Messrs. Frank Clear and Sons.

The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. Alan Harris, of Wagga.

Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga, NSW : 1911 - 1954) Thursday 11 July 1946 p 2 Article

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21 September 2019 – 11:38:51

Author of last change: Sandie McKoy

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Family with parents
father	Martin Behan …–…
mother Parents Michael Herbert Scanlan Sarah Elizabeth Rudd	Catherine Agnes Scanlan 1858–…
younger sister	Isabel A Behan 1901–1903
younger brother Family Private Private	James Herbert Behan 1899–1971
younger brother Family Private	Martin Augustine Behan 1891–1964
younger brother	Patrick Edward Behan 1894–1976
younger brother	Thomas Lawrence Behan 1885–1953
himself	William Andrew Behan 1883–1946
younger brother Family Jessie Agnes Watson Norman Francis Behan Private Private Jessie Elizabeth Behan Private Private Private Rose Ursula Behan Private Private Private Private	Francis Joseph Behan 1888–1963
elder sister Family Private	Mary Behan 1881–1956

Family with Alice May Cooper
himself	William Andrew Behan 1883–1946
wife Parents George Alexander Cooper Alice Louisa Scanlan	Alice May Cooper 1891–1966
daughter Family Vernon Valantine Salan Private Leueen Salan Private Private Private	Patricia Behan 1924–1965
daughter Family Robert Matthew Swansborough Private Private Private	Veronica Elizabeth Behan 1914–1971
son	William Andrew Behan 1928–1979
daughter Family Private Lynette Anthea Ainwsorth Private	Winifred Agnes Behan 1912–1973
daughter Family James Grogan Private Private Private Family Private	Private

Descendants

William Andrew Behan(1883–1946)
- Alice May Cooper