In 1905, Eddie and Nell sadly lost their second daughter, Irene Margaret, at the young age of 17 to diphtheria. It appears that Nell never really recovered from the grief of losing her and she was often seen walking to Eganstown Cemetery to visit her grave. Hearsay has it that Eddie and Nell lived separately under the same roof, she living in the front and he at the back, with Eddie even doing his own cooking. Later, during retirement, they invested in a piece of land in Preston. The blacksmith’s shop was pulled down years ago, and as of 1995, the site was occupied by a garage.
 

Family lore tells us that Edward was a dear old soul, a ‘real’ father, was of average height and had red hair. He was a hard worker, a well-liked and respected businessman, and a member of the Masonic Lodge. Even though he worked as a blacksmith, he always remained interested in the gold mining that was undertaken in the area. Nell apparently had a lot of ‘get up and go’ in her, and she did not like people being idle.
 

Edward died in 1935 at the age of 77, and his death certificate lists Cerebral Thrombosis as the cause of death. Nell followed him in 1943 at the age of 83. They both passed away at their home in Daylesford, and are buried in an unmarked grave at Mt. Prospect Cemetery.
 

DEATH NOTICE

DAVIDSON - On 23rd October at his residence, King Street, Daylesford, Edward Quick, beloved husband of Ellen, loving father of Nellie (Mrs. Presser), Irene (dec), Edward and William. Eldest son of R. T. & M. Davidson of Mt. Egerton. - Daylesford Advocate.

OBITUARY

Mr Edward Quick Davidson died at his home on Wednesday. He had been ill for only a short time. The late Mr Davidson was born at Boots Gully Daylesford and had lived in the district most of his life. Was keenly interested in mining and was actively associated with many local mines when the industry was flourishing some years ago. In the recent revival Mr Davidson became interested in a number of syndicates operating in the district. For a number of years he conducted a blacksmith's shop in Eganstown, but 23 years ago transferred to Daylesford where he was in business until the time of his death. He learnt his trade with Mr Chatto, Richmond. On completing his apprenticeship, he returned to Daylesford. He is survived by a widow, two sons, Messrs E & W Davidson and one daughter Mrs Presser, Miss Davidson, formerly of Bena, South Gippsland, his sister, and Mr G Davidson of Leeton, New South Wales, his brother. The funeral which took place to the Mt Prospect Cemetery on Friday afternoon was largely attended. The coffin was covered with floral tributes. Coffin bearers were Messrs W T, J, J, and G Davidson (nephews), T Walker and J Hetherington representing past employees. Cord bearers were Messrs G, L, F, and G Davidson (nephews), J Davies representing employees, W Davies and L Hoath and W N Harvey representing Mt Franklin Lodge of Hiram. Rev A J Provan read the Presbyterian service at the graveside, the Masonic service being read by N Bell, W M & W N Harvey, secretary. Mr R F Verey had charge of the mortuary arrangements. - Daylesford Advocate.