William Hepburn was the third son of Anne and William Hepburn. He was born 12th May 1857 at Victoria Street, Kirkwall.

In 1881 William was Mill Cottage, Birsay & Harray

He married Marion Brodie Linklater on 17th May 1883, 2 High Street, Kirkwall (src.T.Weekes). Marion was daughter of James & Marion Linklater nee Brodie. She was born on 8th March, 1863 Kilbarchan?, Glasgow (src.T.Weekes) or Blythswood, Glasgow, Lanark (src.IGI computer)

Marion died on 14th May 1935 at 190 Albany Road, Petersham, NSW (src.T.Weekes). She was privately cremated at Rookwood (NSW) Crematorium, (src.death notice)

William died on 30th July 1941 at his home, 190 Albany Road, Petersham, New South Wales (src.T.Weekes). He was cremated at Rookwood.

William and Marion had four children:

• William Hepburn born Sydney NSW 1883; died 1883
• Lillie Linklater Hepburn born 3rd November, 1884 Cowper Street, Waverley, NSW. (src.T.Weekes). Never married. Died 4th March, 1972 at Whitecourt Hospital, Cremorne, NSW.
• Jessie Hepburn 1887 - 1957
• William Linklater Hepburn 1889 - 1950

The Sydney Morning Herald, Thursday, May 16, 1935

Deaths:
HEPBURN - May 14, 1935, at her home, 190 Albany-road, Petersham, Marion Brodie, beloved wife of William Hepburn, and loving mother of Lillie, Jessie (Mrs. Reid), and William, and grandmother of Marion, William, Esther, and Herbert, aged 72 years. Privately cremated, Rookwood, May 15.

Funeral Notices:
HEPBURN - The cremation of the Remains of the late MARION BRODIE HEPBURN took place at the Crematorium, Rookwood on MAY 15th, 1935.
Motor Funerals Ltd. Tel. 6277 30 City-road, city.



The Sydney Morning Herald, Saturday, August 2, 1941

Deaths:
HEPBURN - July 30, 1941, at his residence, 190 Albany Road, Petersham, William beloved husband of the late Marion Brodie Hepburn and father of Lillie, Jessie (Mrs. Reid) and William, and grandfather of Marion, William, Esther, and Herbert, aged 84 years.

Funeral Notices:
HEPBURN - The Mortal Remains of the late WILLIAM HEPBURN were privately cremated at Rookwood YESTERDAY, 1st inst.
Motor Funerals Limited, A.F.D.A. 30 City Road, city Tel. M6277


The Sydney Morning Herald, Wednesday, March 8, 1972

Deaths:
HEPBURN, Lillie Linklater - March 4, 1972 at hospital, late of Petersham, beloved aunt of Marion, Ester, and Bill, aged 87 years. Privately cremated.