Our branch of the Transom family appear to have hailed from Shropshire - notice the changes in spelling - Trensam, Trensame, Trensame, Transum, Transom (and even later Transome). The information I have so far is as follows:
Edward Trensam married Elizabeth Charleton on 16 May 1684 at Madeley, Shropshire. They had at least two children whose christenings are recorded - they are:
1. Jane Trensam (chr. 25 January 1684, Madeley, Shropshire) married Thomas Willis on 13 January 1701 at Madeley, Shropshire. Jane and Thomas had a large family - see here.
and
2. Andrew Trensam/Trensum/Trensome (chr. 17 October 1686, Madeley, Shropshire) married Mary Beard on 5 July 1713 at Madeley, Shropshire. Andrew and Mary had five children:
2.1 Jane Trensam (chr. 24 November 1714, Broseley, Shropshire)
2.2 Elizabeth Trensam (chr. 30 November 1716, Broseley, Shropshire)
2.3 John Trensam (chr. 27 November 1720, Broseley, Shropshire)
2.4 Andrew Trensam (chr. 10 July 1723, Broseley, Shropshire - 25 September 1726, Broseley, Shropshire). Andrew died aged only three years.
and
2.5 Edward Transum/Trensam (chr. 16 October 1718, Broseley, Shropshire) married Rebecca. Edward and Rebecca had the following children:
2.5.1 Richard Transum (chr. 1 November 1746, St Leonard, Broseley, Shropshire)
2.5.2 Edward Transum (chr. 21 September 1748 St Leonard, Broseley, Shropshire - 23 December 1750, St Leonard, Broseley, Shropshire). Edward died as a two year old infant.
2.5.3 John Transum (chr. 15 April 1753, St Leonard, Broseley, Shropshire - 27 April 1767). John died aged only 14.
and
2.5.4 James Transum (chr. 1 November 1763, St Leonard, Broseley, Shropshire). James married Ann/e Beard (chr. 7 April 1765, St Leonard, Bridgnorth, Shropshire) on 1 February 1790 at St Leonard, Broseley, Shropshire. James and Ann had the following family.
2.5.4.1 Mary Transum (8 May 1791, St Leonard, Broseley, Shropshire)
2.5.4.2 John Transom (22 November 1793), St Leonard, Broseley, Shropshire)
2.5.4.3 Rebecca Transum (26 July 1795, St Leonard, Broseley, Shropshire)
2.5.4.4 Ann Transum (15 July 1798, St Leonard, Broseley, Shropshire)
2.5.4.5 Elizabeth Transum (30 January 1803, St Leonard, Broseley, Shropshire)
2.5.4.6 Eunice Transum (3 November 1805, St Leonard, Broseley, Shropshire)
2.5.4.7 Sarah Transum (21 January 1810, St Leonard, Broseley, Shropshire)
and
2.5.4.8 James Transom/Transon/Transum (1801, St Leonard, Broseley, Shropshire) married Sophia Boden (25 December 1803, Madeley, Shropshire) on 4 October 1822 at Madeley, Shropshire). They had the following children:
2.5.4.8.1 Ann Transom (born 1824, chr. 26 February 1826, Madeley, Shropshire)
2.5.4.8.2 Betsey Transom (born 1826, chr. 26 February 1826, Madeley, Shropshire)
2.5.4.8.3 Richard Transom (chr. 27 May 1827, Madeley, Shropshire - died 7 June 1829)
2.5.4.8.4 James Transom (chr. 8 February 1829, Madeley, Shropshire) married Ann ? and emigrated to the United States. In the 1880 American census, James Transom is recorded as being a 51 year old coke burner, living with his family at Belle View, Campbell, Kentucky. At the time of the census, James was living with his 50 year old wife Ann, and his 14 year old daughter Ellen B. Transom. Ann had apparently been born in England in 1830. Ellen was recorded as having been born in England in 1866, so they obviously emigrated after her birth. While James was working, Ann was "keeping house" and Ellen was attending school. Their daughter:
Ellen Bertha Transom (chr. March 1866, Madeley, Shropshire - 1951) married John Edmund Hill of Cork, Ireland in Kentucky. Apparently they had five children including:
Estella Elizabeth Hill (1891, St Louis, Missouri - 1967, Pasadena) married Seth Miller (20 February 1890, St Louis, Missouri - 3 September 1967, Pasadena) at St Louis, Missouri. They had one daughter - Fern Elizabeth Miller (22 November 1914, St Louis, Missouri - 19 June 1995, Pasadena) and then moved to Pasadena, Los Angeles, where Seth owned service stations and was Mayor of Pasadena in the late 1950s.
2.5.4.8.5 Charles Transom (chr. 18 February 1831, Madeley, Shropshire) married Maria Knight/Night (1837, Newnham, Gloucestershire)
2.5.4.8.6 Joseph Transom (chr. 19 August 1932, Madeley, Shropshire)
2.5.4.8.7 Josiah Transom (1834, Shropshire) married Frances Mary Lloyd on 28 November 1853 at Madeley, Shropshire. I don't believe that Josiah and Frances had any children of their own.
2.5.4.8.8 Eustace Transom (1836, Shropshire) married Jane Maria ?. Jane had died by the 1881 census, when Eustace, an excise officer, was described as a widower. Eustace and Jane had two daughters:
2.5.4.8.8.1 Agnes Transom (26 January 1868, Hadley, Shropshire). By the 1911 census, Agnes was living in Carnarvonshire, Wales and was still unmarried at the age of 42.
2.5.4.8.8.2 Jessie Transom (10 March 1869, Hadley, Shropshire). I'm unsure what happened to Jessie, but by the 1901 census, she was visiting a house in London, and had not yet married. There doesn't seem to be a record of her in the 1911 census, so she had possibly married by that point.
2.5.4.8.9 Cecil Charles Transom (2 Dec 1841, Broseley, St Leonards, Shropshire, chr. 2 January 1842, Madeley, Shropshire). See more information on Cecil (Alister's ancestor) here.
CANADIAN BRANCH:
James Transom (1847, Salop, Moseley - 22 June 1917, York township, York, Ontario) is listed as a four year old grandson in the 1851 census - it's unclear who his parent is. James would have been a cousin of Alister's great grandfather. In 1871, James was living in Brosely, Shropshire with his wife and children. The census indicates his area of birth. He was married to Mary Wase (1849, Salop, Moseley). Obviously the family emigrated to Canada some time between 1871 and 1895. James and Mary had the following children:
Betsy Allice Hallings/Gallings Transom (1867, Salop, Moseley - 6 January 1911, Milton, Halton, Ontario). Betsy never married.
Arthur James H Transom (1870, Salop, Moseley) married Mary Jane Hamilton on 20 November 1895 at Milton, Halton, Ontario, Canada. Their children were:
Almariah Transom (8 September 1896, Nassagaweya, Halton, Ontario)
Lula Transom (5 February 1898, Nassagaweya, Halton, Ontario)
Webber Transom (26 May 1912, Nassagaweya, Halton, Ontario)
Dora Susannah Transom (1877 - 12 July 1936, Port Credit, Ontario) married her first husband Claude Glover and then ? Howden. With her husband Claude, Dora had the following children:
Cyrus Glover (7 June 1896, East Flamborough, Wentworth, Ontario)
Carl Orlando Cecil Glover (7 June 1896, East Flamborough, Wentworth, Ontario)
Eva Transom (1880 - 5 January 1936, Port Credit, Ontario). Eva never married.
Ernest Josiah Transom (22 February 1890, Esquesing TWP., Halton, Ontario)
Velma Mary Wase Transom (16 June 1893, Nassagaweya, Halton, Ontario)
As with all posts on this blog, I'm always keen to add to the information about the families - and as this is our last name, I'm particularly interested to flesh out the Transom family.
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Saturday, August 4, 2012
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Brownie family
Alister's
grandmother, Patricia Transom's maiden name was Brownie.
John
Brownie (1849 - 18 September 1933, Dunedin) arrived in New
Zealand via Otago on the 10 February 1874 on the ship Atrato. He was
listed as being aged 23 and travelled with three other young men -
they were all carpenters and were all from "Wigtonsh"
(Wigtownshire is one of the southern most counties of Scotland). The
other three men were:
John
Cumming aged 24
Robert
Knowles aged 21
John
Knowles aged 24
In
1876 John married Margaret Christie Forsythe (1859 - 2 August
1934, Wellington). John and Margaret were Alister's Great Great
Grandparents. Together they had a family of nine children over 22
years:
1.
Margaret Brownie (1878 - 1905). Margaret never married and
died aged just 37 years of age.
2.
John Brownie (1880) married Mary Ellen Barry (daughter
of James and Ellen Barry) (1879) in 1905
2.1 Margaret
Ellen Brownie (1906
- 1907). Died aged just sixteen months old.
2.2
John
Brownie (22
August 1907 - 1988)
3.
Richard Brownie (1882 - 1958) married Jessie Cragg (1881
- 1970) in 1910
3.1
Richard
Clement Brownie (13
April 1911 - 2000)
4.
Isabella Brownie (1884 - 12 August 1960, Wellington) married
Matthew Spence (1879 - 27 December 1966, Wellington) in 1903.
Isabella and Matthew were both cremated at the Karori Cemetery,
Wellington
5.
William Lawson Brownie (1886 - 9 January 1907). Died aged 20,
with name William "Cameron" Brownie. William's death
was quite tragic, and followed an unhappy exchange with his father as
reported in the Otago Witness on 23 January 1907:
A
SAD CASE.
DEATH
FROM APPENDICITIS.
An
inquest was held on the 10th inst. at the Hospital by Mr C. C. Graham
(coroner) and a jury of six, of whom Mr T. Scurr was chosen foreman,
concerning the death of William Cameron Brownie, a young man who died
in the institution early on Wednesday morning.
Sergeant
King appeared for the police, and Mr A. C. Hanlon watched the
proceedings on behalf of Mr J.Brownie (senior), the father of
deceased.
Charles
Young, labourer, at the North-East Valley, said that deceased was a
cousin of his, and he identified the body.
Witness
also knew the father of deceased, John Brownie. He saw the two
together on the night of the 2nd inst. on the footpath at the Upper
North-East Valley. A little brother of deceased's, Charles Brownie,
was also there. The boy was crying and the father was trying to
pacify him. Witness went up to Mr Brownie and told him the boy
Charles and a little brother of witness's who was also present, were
in his charge, and that they were all right. Deceased had not at that
time come on the scene, but appeared soon afterwards. When deceased
came up the father said he was going to take the boy Charles to the
police, as he was neglected.
The
Coroner: Mr Brownie is, I understand, separated from his wife, who
has charge of the boy.
Mr
Hanlon: Mr Brownie came up and found the child crying and said he
would take it to the police.
Witness,
continuing, said the time when this occurred would be about half-past
nine. The boy did not want to go with his father, but wanted to go
home to his mother. He started calling out for his brother
(deceased), who came forward to take him by the hand. The father told
deceased to let go, but he did not do so, and Brownie (senior) struck
deceased on the shoulder with his fist. Deceased then struck back,
and. several blows passed between the two. The fight lasted for about
two minutes. Witness told deceased he had better get out of it, as
people were coming down the footpath, and he ran away towards home.
Brownie (senior) went into the middle of the road, picked up some
metal, and ran after deceased. Witness saw no more of the affair.
To
Sergeant King: Brownie struck deceased about the body, but witness
could not say what part it was he struck. Could not say how many
blows he struck. In conversation with deceased three quarters of an
hour after the row, witness asked if Mr Brownie struck him in the
face, and he replied no. He said the only blow he felt was the first
one on his shoulder. There was nothing said about dumbbells.
Mr
Hanlon: Deceased wae in the habit of using dumbbells, and told
witness they were about 65 lbs in weight each. Witness corrected
himself and said it was a bar-bell, and it weighed 65 lbs. Deceased
told him he had had an accident with it on the Sunday, one of the
balls coming off. This did not strike him, but the other ball, being
without balance, came down and gave him a wrench. Deceased was a
strong, active young man, and was more than a match for his father.
He had the better of the row with his father. Noticed afterwards that
the father had his face marked. Would not swear deceased received
more than the one blow on the shoulder.
To
Sergeant King: Both father and son were quite sober.
Dr
Falconer, senior house surgeon at the Hospital, deposed that deceased
was admitted to the Hospital on the evening of the 7th January,
between 6.30 and 7 o'clock. He was complaining of great pain in the
abdomen. He was examined by witness, and was found to be suffering
from general peritonitis, the result of gangrenous appendicitis.
Witness telephoned for Dr Stanley Batchelor, who at once came and
operated on deceased. The abdomen was found to contain several pints
of pus, and the appendix was in a state of gangrene. The case was
practically hopeless from the first, and deceased died at 4 a.m. on
the 9th inst., the cause ofdeath being gangrenous appendicitis. On
admission deceased stated that the pain in the abdomen had come on on
Thursday, January 3, about 2 or 3 p.m., and continued up to the time
he was admitted to the Hospital. He also stated that he was of the
opinion the pain was caused either by a blow he had received on the
left side of the chest and lower ribs between 9 and 10 p.m. the
evening before the 3rd, or that the pain was caused by a wrench he
had received while exercising with a barbell, which had slipped and
given him a wrench. He thought the wrench from the barbell was the
more likely to have caused the trouble. He said it was at 7 p.m. two
hours before the row he had - he received the wrench from the
barbell. Witness would be disinclined to think either the blow or the
strain was the actual cause of what deceased was suffering from. He
would not be prepared to say either was the actual or exact cause of
the appendicitis seeing how often it occurred without any apparent
originating cause. In any case, the strain would be the more likely
cause of the trouble. Four cases of appendicitis had come into the
Hospital in three days, one being that of young Brownie, and there
was no history in connection with any of them.
The
Coroner said he did not think it was necessary to call a further
witness mentioned by Sergeant King. The cause of death was no doubt
acute appendicitis, and the only question for the jury to consider
was how it originated, and whether it was caused by the blow received
in the row with deceased's father or by the wrench deceased had got
while exercising with the barbell, or arose from some extraneous
cause. He did not think there was evidence sufficiently reliable to
show that the blow caused the trouble, and he thought the only
conclusion the jury could oome to was that the cause of death was
appendicitis, but that the evidence was not sufficient to show what
the exact cause of the appendicitis was. The jury returned a verdict
that deceased died of acute appendicitis, but there was not
sufficient evidence to show, the origin or cause of the same.
6.
Alexander Wright Brownie (1889 - 25 July 1892). Died aged
just three years.
7.
James Christie Brownie
(1894 - 16 June 1941)
married Violet Ann Kitto
in 1915 (1 February 1897
- 6 February 1991) Both James and Violet are buried at the Aramoho
Cemetery in Wanganui. These were Alister's Great Grandparents.
8.
Clement Christie Brownie (1896 - 1966) married Gladys Mary
Lesley (12 November 1899 - 1998) in 1927. Clement served in WWI.
9.
Charles Alexander Brownie (1900 - 1961) married Mary Muir
Aitchison in 1927
Following
John's death, Margaret seems to have moved to Wellington to live with
her daughter Isabella (Mrs M Spence) whose husband obviously worked
for the Defence Department in Trentham. Margaret seems to have been
cremated at the Karori Cemetery, Wellington, and then these interred
with her husband John at the Northern Cemetery in Dunedin. John's
address at the time of his death was Melbourne Street, Dunedin and
his occupation was listed as "builder."
Monday, June 18, 2012
Jasper Calder
Jasper Calder was Alister's Great Grandfather.
His obituary below, although it seems somewhat backwards, gives a good initial outline of his life.
Obituary for Jasper by Alfred Fearon Grace, which appeared in the Auckland Herald and the Evening Post in February 1956:
His obituary below, although it seems somewhat backwards, gives a good initial outline of his life.
Obituary for Jasper by Alfred Fearon Grace, which appeared in the Auckland Herald and the Evening Post in February 1956:
CALDER, Rev. Jasper, M.B.E.
(1885–1956).
Clergyman and social worker.
Calder was born at Ponsonby on 22 May 1885, the second son of the Rev. William Calder, vicar of All Saints' Church and later Archdeacon of Auckland. He attended the Ponsonby School and the Auckland Grammar School, and after a period in a city office took up studies at King's College, London, and St. John's College, Auckland. Entering the Anglican ministry in 1910, Calder earned notoriety as curate at Whangarei by taking part in a buckjumping contest on the spur of the moment and coming out winner. This and his interest in racing (he did not bet) caused him to be known for a time as “the sporting parson”.
After a period as vicar of Grey Lynn and curate at St. Matthew's, a city church, he helped in 1920 to launch the Anglican City Mission, of which he was head for the next 26 years. In addition to directing the evangelistic and social work of the mission, he was a pioneer of the health camp movement and founded two institutions, a permanent camp for children at Oneroa, Waiheke Island, and a convalescent home at Campbells Bay. In the depression of the 1930s he opened a soup kitchen and, in face of some criticism, a “doss house”, which he managed most effectively thanks to a full understanding of rough characters and their ways. He was awarded the M.B.E. in 1935. In 1941 he went to California for a holiday, and when the Pacific War broke out, he worked his passage to Sydney as a seaman in a cargo vessel. While running his mission he took charge for five years of a city parish for which a minister could not be found. He also served as honorary probation officer to the Auckland Racing Club, doing much useful work among young jockeys, apprentices, and stable hands.
When he retired from the mission, Calder settled on a suburban farm, where he grew vegetables for charitable institutions. For 10 years before his death he operated in succession two large launches, in which he took an estimated 6,000 children, old folk, and other deserving people for excursions on the Waitemata Harbour. In recognition of this he was given the honorary title of chaplain to the yachtsmen of Auckland. He died on 10 February 1956.
Calder was a mercurial extrovert, who took pleasure and pride in being himself, with little regard for conventional manners or the opinions of straitlaced people. He had a ready tongue, a flow of rough wit, and a consistent delight in doing the unexpected thing. He was reported to have once said that what he did not know about life could be written on a cigarette paper. He combined this knowledge of the “other half” with a strong sense of duty to all types of unsuccessful and unfortunate folk, whom he helped during most of his life.
Jasper was the second son of William and Lucy Calder nee Shipton, the Canon Vicar of All Saints' Church Ponsonby, Auckland.
Jasper Cyril Austen Calder (1885 - 1956) married Agnes Baxter Keane Clarke (daughter of James Keene Clarke of Whangarei)(9 May 1882 - 1953) on 17 April 1912 at Christ Church in Whangarei. Together, they had two sons:
Denver Harold Calder (4 October 1914, Auckland - 16 February 1984) Doctor.
Matthew Lewis Calder (11 February 1918 - 1989)
Jasper and Agnes apparently also took in Blanche Isabella Ruth Nicholas, following her parents' death, and she worked for them until she married William Henry McKewan in 1898.
There is information which suggests that following Agnes' death in 1953, Jasper married Patricia White nee Jeffs, who was a widow and a member of the Auckland City Mission Staff.
There is a host of information on Jasper, and this will be recorded in due course.
There is information which suggests that following Agnes' death in 1953, Jasper married Patricia White nee Jeffs, who was a widow and a member of the Auckland City Mission Staff.
There is a host of information on Jasper, and this will be recorded in due course.
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Stoddart family
James Stoddart (1792 - 2 August 1864) married Christina (1818 - 27 March 1892)
James lived in Dixon Street, Wellington and had been connected with the management of the Motupipi Coal Mine at Golden Bay in the Nelson/Marlborough area. Obviously, later he moved his family north to Wellington. Christina lived in the property at Dixon Street for almost thirty years, after James' death.
James and Christina seemed to have a rather large family - at least two sons and five daughters (although I can't find one of the daughters) - however none of them seemed to live particularly long lives - certainly Christina seems to have outlived at least six of her seven children! The family I have been able to attribute to James and Christina are:
1. Mary Ann Stoddart (1837 - 18 June 1871, Pipitea Street, Wellington) married John Sutherland. See here.
2. John Charles Stoddart (1844 - 11 July 1871, Hopper Street, Wellington) married Eliza Williams (second daughter of David Williams of Tinakori Road, Wellington) on 2 October 1864 at St Paul's Church, Thorndon, Wellington by Rev. F. Thatcher. Following John's death, Eliza married John Jamieson in 1873.
3. James David Stoddart (1846 - 30 September 1872, Willis Street, Wellington) married Jane Gordon in 1869. Following James' death, Jane married Henry Cook in 1874.
4. Christina Isabella Stoddart (1848 - 1878) married John William Matthews (second son of the late Mr Richard Matthews) (1840) of Auckland on 3 May 1865 by Rev. Isaac Harding.
John Stoddart Matthews (19 January 1868, Invercargill - 1933) married
Emily Jane McConnon (1873)
5. Agnes Ingles Stoddart (January 1850 - 17 July 1870) married Thomas Taylor Cutbush on 10 December 1867 at Dixon Street, Wellington. She had one child, Helen Stoddart Cutbush, who was died soon after birth in 1868. Thomas Cutbush is infamous in that he apparently left a son behind in England who would grow up to be a suspect in the Jack the Ripper case. Following Agnes' death, it appears Cutbush went to Australia.
6. Helen Stoddart (1852 - 23 February 1871, Ghuznee Street, Wellington) married David Allan (fourth son of Alexander Allan) on 16 September 1869.
James lived in Dixon Street, Wellington and had been connected with the management of the Motupipi Coal Mine at Golden Bay in the Nelson/Marlborough area. Obviously, later he moved his family north to Wellington. Christina lived in the property at Dixon Street for almost thirty years, after James' death.
James and Christina seemed to have a rather large family - at least two sons and five daughters (although I can't find one of the daughters) - however none of them seemed to live particularly long lives - certainly Christina seems to have outlived at least six of her seven children! The family I have been able to attribute to James and Christina are:
1. Mary Ann Stoddart (1837 - 18 June 1871, Pipitea Street, Wellington) married John Sutherland. See here.
2. John Charles Stoddart (1844 - 11 July 1871, Hopper Street, Wellington) married Eliza Williams (second daughter of David Williams of Tinakori Road, Wellington) on 2 October 1864 at St Paul's Church, Thorndon, Wellington by Rev. F. Thatcher. Following John's death, Eliza married John Jamieson in 1873.
3. James David Stoddart (1846 - 30 September 1872, Willis Street, Wellington) married Jane Gordon in 1869. Following James' death, Jane married Henry Cook in 1874.
4. Christina Isabella Stoddart (1848 - 1878) married John William Matthews (second son of the late Mr Richard Matthews) (1840) of Auckland on 3 May 1865 by Rev. Isaac Harding.
John Stoddart Matthews (19 January 1868, Invercargill - 1933) married
Emily Jane McConnon (1873)
5. Agnes Ingles Stoddart (January 1850 - 17 July 1870) married Thomas Taylor Cutbush on 10 December 1867 at Dixon Street, Wellington. She had one child, Helen Stoddart Cutbush, who was died soon after birth in 1868. Thomas Cutbush is infamous in that he apparently left a son behind in England who would grow up to be a suspect in the Jack the Ripper case. Following Agnes' death, it appears Cutbush went to Australia.
6. Helen Stoddart (1852 - 23 February 1871, Ghuznee Street, Wellington) married David Allan (fourth son of Alexander Allan) on 16 September 1869.
John Sutherland
John Sutherland (2 February 1818 - 26 August 1865) was the younger brother of Nathaniel Sutherland Snr. He was a carpenter and apparently at one time had a business on Courtney Place.
He married Mary Ann Stoddart (1837 - 18 June 1871), daughter of James Stoddart in 1855. Together they seem to have had at least four children:
1. John Sutherland (1856 - 29 August 1873, Pipitea Street)
2. Daughter (unknown - doesn't seem to have died as an infant - possibly Helen or Isabella?)
3. James Stoddart Sutherland (29 November 1860 - 19 November 1863). At the time of James' birth, John was listed as being a carpenter. James died of diptheria. At the time of his death, the family lived on Thorndon Flat (around Pipitea Street). James was listed as being John's "third child and second son."
4. Donald Sutherland (July 1862 - 15 June 1863, Molesworth Street, Wellington). Donald died aged just 11 months and was referred to as being John's "youngest child and third son."
John died on 26 August 1865 at the age of 47, meaning he must have been born around 1818 (meaning he is the right age to be Nathaniel's younger brother).
Mary Ann Stoddart died at Pipitea Street on 18 June 1871. She was aged 34 years.
* I believe there were two John Sutherlands living in the Wellington area during the relevant period - the other John Sutherland died in Wellington and was buried at Bolton Street on 5 February 1890 aged 67, meaning he was born around 1823 - too young to be the correct John Sutherland. This John Sutherland was buried in plot 41.0 at Bolton Street Cemetery with his family.
This character could do with some more fleshing out - so any help or information would be gratefully acepted. In the meantime, I'll try to find some information about Mary Ann Stoddart.
He married Mary Ann Stoddart (1837 - 18 June 1871), daughter of James Stoddart in 1855. Together they seem to have had at least four children:
1. John Sutherland (1856 - 29 August 1873, Pipitea Street)
2. Daughter (unknown - doesn't seem to have died as an infant - possibly Helen or Isabella?)
3. James Stoddart Sutherland (29 November 1860 - 19 November 1863). At the time of James' birth, John was listed as being a carpenter. James died of diptheria. At the time of his death, the family lived on Thorndon Flat (around Pipitea Street). James was listed as being John's "third child and second son."
4. Donald Sutherland (July 1862 - 15 June 1863, Molesworth Street, Wellington). Donald died aged just 11 months and was referred to as being John's "youngest child and third son."
John died on 26 August 1865 at the age of 47, meaning he must have been born around 1818 (meaning he is the right age to be Nathaniel's younger brother).
Mary Ann Stoddart died at Pipitea Street on 18 June 1871. She was aged 34 years.
* I believe there were two John Sutherlands living in the Wellington area during the relevant period - the other John Sutherland died in Wellington and was buried at Bolton Street on 5 February 1890 aged 67, meaning he was born around 1823 - too young to be the correct John Sutherland. This John Sutherland was buried in plot 41.0 at Bolton Street Cemetery with his family.
This character could do with some more fleshing out - so any help or information would be gratefully acepted. In the meantime, I'll try to find some information about Mary Ann Stoddart.
Isabella Sutherland and Edward Wild
The Isabella Sutherland who is died on 25 August 1889, and who was buried at the Bolton Street (formerly Sydney Street) Cemetery, was aged 55 years of age at her death (as per NZBDM registrations). This would indicate that she was born around 1834. Nathaniel Sutherland's sister Isabella was apparently born in 1808, which would make her too old to be the Isabella Sutherland who died in 1889. I don't believe they were the same person.
Isabella Sutherland came to New Zealand with her brothers, Nathaniel, Daniel and John on the barque Jane, which arrived in Port Nicholson, New Zealand on 24 May 1841. She would have been aged about 33.
I have searched early marriages, and have found one marriage for an Isabella Sutherland, to Edward Wild in 1841. This would seem most likely to be the correct Isabella Sutherland - Nathaniel, Daniel and John's sister. I'll need to collect more evidence to confirm this, but proceeding on this assumption...
Isabella Sutherland (1808 - 18 July 1872) married Edward Wild in 1841. Isabella Wild is buried in the Bolton Street Cemetery - plot 47.0. The cemetery records indicate that she was buried on 21 July 1872 and that she was 64 years old at the time of her death - which puts her birth date as the correct one for Nathaniel's sister, and tends to confirm that she is the 'right' Isabella. Isabella and Edward lived in Murphy Street, Thorndon at the time of Isabella's death. I am unsure when Edward died, but given that weeks after Isabella's death, her furniture was being auctioned by local auctioneer, Mr R.J. Duncan, it would seem that he predeceased her. Having perused Newspapers around the time, I think Edward may have even died prior to 1866, but I can't find his death or burial record. Unfortunately, like Alister's grandfather, John Waters Snr, he seems to have just vanished.
On 4 September 1872, Mr Duncan was also advertising, in the Wellington Independent, the auction of Isabella's property, which sounded pretty substantial:
THIS DAY, WEDNESDAY, 4th SEPTEMBER.
I highly suspect that Edward and Isabella didn't have children, or if they did, that they died young, as I can't find any indication of a family.
I believe that this Isabella is the correct one. I also note that Murphy street was just around the corner from Pipitea street, where Nathaniel and Marion Sutherland were bringing up their family.
Isabella Sutherland came to New Zealand with her brothers, Nathaniel, Daniel and John on the barque Jane, which arrived in Port Nicholson, New Zealand on 24 May 1841. She would have been aged about 33.
I have searched early marriages, and have found one marriage for an Isabella Sutherland, to Edward Wild in 1841. This would seem most likely to be the correct Isabella Sutherland - Nathaniel, Daniel and John's sister. I'll need to collect more evidence to confirm this, but proceeding on this assumption...
Isabella Sutherland (1808 - 18 July 1872) married Edward Wild in 1841. Isabella Wild is buried in the Bolton Street Cemetery - plot 47.0. The cemetery records indicate that she was buried on 21 July 1872 and that she was 64 years old at the time of her death - which puts her birth date as the correct one for Nathaniel's sister, and tends to confirm that she is the 'right' Isabella. Isabella and Edward lived in Murphy Street, Thorndon at the time of Isabella's death. I am unsure when Edward died, but given that weeks after Isabella's death, her furniture was being auctioned by local auctioneer, Mr R.J. Duncan, it would seem that he predeceased her. Having perused Newspapers around the time, I think Edward may have even died prior to 1866, but I can't find his death or burial record. Unfortunately, like Alister's grandfather, John Waters Snr, he seems to have just vanished.
On 4 September 1872, Mr Duncan was also advertising, in the Wellington Independent, the auction of Isabella's property, which sounded pretty substantial:
THIS DAY, WEDNESDAY, 4th SEPTEMBER.
MR
R. J. DUNCAN will sell by public auction, at the stores of J.
Dransfield, Esq, Grey street, at 12 o'clock sharp, Land and
Merchandise as under Lot 1. Consisting of all that piece of Land
about of an acre (more or less) having a private read from Murphy
street, being part of town section No 586, together with 10 roomed
cottage thereon, formerly occupied by Mrs Wild. The garden is
perhaps one of the best stocked with fruit bearing trees of any in or
adjacent to the City, and has yielded a considerable yearly amount to
the late proprietress. Adjoining is a lease-hold property with 14
years to run at a very moderate rental, having a frontage of 40 links
to Murphy street, by a depth of 513 links. This desirable property
is situated in the neighborhood of the residences of the Hon. the
Premier, A. de B. Brandon, Esq, Colonel Gorton, &c, &c, and
possesses many claims upon the attention of those anxious to secure a
building site in the city, or as a highly remunerative investment.
I highly suspect that Edward and Isabella didn't have children, or if they did, that they died young, as I can't find any indication of a family.
I believe that this Isabella is the correct one. I also note that Murphy street was just around the corner from Pipitea street, where Nathaniel and Marion Sutherland were bringing up their family.
Isabella Sutherland and Benjamin Ling
My research thus far leads me to believe that this Isabella Sutherland who married Benjamin Ling was probably not related to Nathaniel Sutherland - ie was not his sister, as she was twenty years too young. Despite this, it has been interesting looking into this family history, and so like I've done with others, I've published it in the hope it will be of use to someone.
Isabella Sutherland (1829 - 1921) married Benjamin Ling (1820 - 1881) on 29 September 1853 at the residence of Dr Taylor on Hutt Road, Wellington. Benjamin was Carcass and Shipping Butcher on Lambton Quay, Wellington for years until he sold the business to James Gear on 1 April 1868. Benjamin died suddenly of "apoplexy" (probably a stroke, or aneurysm) at the age of 61 leaving his widow with at least three daughters. Given that Isabella was married from Dr Taylor's home and that their eldest daughter was given the middle name Taylor, I wonder whether Isabella had been married previously and if Taylor could in fact have been her maiden name?
Ben and Isabella had the following children, at least:
1. Benjamin Henry Ling (1854 - 1855). Died as an infant. Probably buried in Wellington, but not noted in the cemetery records.
2. Jane Ann Taylor Ling (1856 - 2 November 1936, Masterton) married Robert Wellwood (21 May 1936 - 26 January 1927, Hastings) on 14 March 1883 at St Paul's Church, Wellington by Archdeacon Thorpe. Robert's property was known as Maxwell Lea, Hawkes Bay, although he was originally Irish. Robert worked as an auctioneer and a stock and station agent was the first Mayor of Hastings, and was well respected in Hawkes Bay. See more about him here. Robert was twenty years older than Jane, and she was his second wife. His first wife was Annie Heslop (1849 - 12 August 1881) and they married on 11 April 1872 at Puketapu. Together they had the following children:
2.1 Norman Richardson Wellwood (1877 - ) Norman was married at least three times. His first wife was Ruth Holden (1882 - 1909) and they married in 1903. In 1905, Ruth was recommended for a bravery award, for her efforts to save some friends in a drowning accident. This was reported the Bush Advocate on 24 February 1905. In 1909, Ruth died aged just 27 - I don't believe they had any children.
In March 1912, Norman was in the news himself, having been injuring when the car he was driving 'smashed.'
Norman moved to Australia sometime after 1916 and was living in New South Wales in the 1920s. He had married Jean Mackay Gow in New Zealand later in 1909 and on 21 April 1926 they were divorced. By September 1927 he seems to have remarried Madge ? and was possibly living in or around Murwillumbah, New South Wales. Norman and his first wife Jean had the following child:
2.1.1 Shislah Annie Wellwood (1911)
2.2 Arthur Trevor De Montmorney Wellwood (1880 - 18 April 1961) He doesn't appear to have married or had children. Arthur served in the Boer War and his papers are available online.
Following their marriage, Jane and Robert had the following children:
2.3 Eva Ling Wellwood (1884 - 1959) married John Alick Betts (1886 - 1959) in 1911
2.4 Robert Terence Wellwood (1885 - 22 November 1918) married Alice Maude Brown (1889 - 1937) in 1914. Robert died during WWI of disease.
2.4.1 Terrence Wellwood (June 1915 - 16 August 1915). Died aged just five weeks.
2.5 Ruby Maudine Wellwood (7 January 1887 - 1980) married Frank Middleton Poynter (son of James Benjamin and Kate Poynter nee Simpson, who had married in 1875)(18 May 1878 - 1945) in 1914. They lived in Tauranga. The Poynter's wedding was reported in the Hawera & Normanby Star on 23 December 1914:
2.5.1 Dick Middleton Poynter (1915 - 24 December 1941). Dick was killed during WWII. There is more information about him and his death here.
2.5.2 James Middleton Poynter (1923 - 1923) Died aged just six months
2.6 Eileen Isabel "Isobel" Wellwood (1889) married John Campbell in 1928
2.7 Erick Benjamin "Eric" Wellwood (1890 - 17 September 1940) married Margery Myers (19 February 1900 - 1983) in 1931. Eric also served in WWI but unlike his older brother, he returned to New Zealand, where he and his wife seem to have lived in Masterton. It's likely that following his father's death, Eric's mother Jane came to live with Eric and Margery, as she died in Masterton in 1936.
2.8 Bessie Doris "Doris" Wellwood (13 August 1892 - 1976) married Eustace Percival Baker (11 June 1888 - 1974) in 1923
2.9 Zeta Kathleen Wellwood (1897) married Leslie John Edmondson (son of John Alfred and Prudentia Elizabeth Edmondson nee Grey, who had married in 1891) (1895) in 1925. Leslie served in WWI and then it seems like that he and Zeta moved to Australia.
3. William Sutherland Ling (January 1858 - 21 October 1869, Melbourne, Australia). Died overseas aged 11 years and nine months.
4. Benjamin Ling (1860 - 1925)
5. Margaret Isabella "Isabella" Ling (1861 - 1935) married John Peat (eldest son of David Peat) on 20 April 1887 at St Paul's Church, Wellington by Rev. Still. The Peats lived in Oriental Bay, Wellington.
5.1 Elvira Peat (1889 - 1931) married Albert Oliver Douglas Boddington (son of Henry Albert and Mary Ellen Caroline Boddington nee Rutherford in 1887) (1892 - 1951) in 1926
5.2 Isabel "Bunty" Peat (1894 - 11 January 1919, Leura, New South Wales)
5.3 Jack Peat (1 February 1898 - 1990) married Ellen Irene Chesswas in 1923.
6. Bessie Wilhelmina Ling (11 March 1871 - 1952) married Percy Archibald Gillies (1873 - 1920) on 19 November 1902 at Otaki, by Rev. T.C. Pargiter. Percy was a farmer in Te Horo, and given that Bessie's mother owned property in Te Horo, this is likely how they met. Percy was well known for his beautiful garden at his property at Te Horo. Percy and Bessie moved to Palmerston North and Percy disappeared from there on 25 February 1920. The mystery of his disappearance was solved and reported upon in the Feilding Star on 5 August 1920:
6.1 Wyvern Benjamin Gillies (9 September 1903 - 1998) married Edna Jean Rowlands on 31 October 1903 - 1979) in 1931. (Coincidentally, Edna was a descendant of Mary Tutchen and Edwin Bannister and is mentioned here.)
6.2 Ruby Ellen Gillies (14 July 1910 - 1998) married Mr Reid.
Isabella died at the grand old age of 93 in 1921 and her passing was recorded in the Evening Post on 17 September 1921:
Isabella Sutherland (1829 - 1921) married Benjamin Ling (1820 - 1881) on 29 September 1853 at the residence of Dr Taylor on Hutt Road, Wellington. Benjamin was Carcass and Shipping Butcher on Lambton Quay, Wellington for years until he sold the business to James Gear on 1 April 1868. Benjamin died suddenly of "apoplexy" (probably a stroke, or aneurysm) at the age of 61 leaving his widow with at least three daughters. Given that Isabella was married from Dr Taylor's home and that their eldest daughter was given the middle name Taylor, I wonder whether Isabella had been married previously and if Taylor could in fact have been her maiden name?
Ben and Isabella had the following children, at least:
1. Benjamin Henry Ling (1854 - 1855). Died as an infant. Probably buried in Wellington, but not noted in the cemetery records.
2. Jane Ann Taylor Ling (1856 - 2 November 1936, Masterton) married Robert Wellwood (21 May 1936 - 26 January 1927, Hastings) on 14 March 1883 at St Paul's Church, Wellington by Archdeacon Thorpe. Robert's property was known as Maxwell Lea, Hawkes Bay, although he was originally Irish. Robert worked as an auctioneer and a stock and station agent was the first Mayor of Hastings, and was well respected in Hawkes Bay. See more about him here. Robert was twenty years older than Jane, and she was his second wife. His first wife was Annie Heslop (1849 - 12 August 1881) and they married on 11 April 1872 at Puketapu. Together they had the following children:
2.1 Norman Richardson Wellwood (1877 - ) Norman was married at least three times. His first wife was Ruth Holden (1882 - 1909) and they married in 1903. In 1905, Ruth was recommended for a bravery award, for her efforts to save some friends in a drowning accident. This was reported the Bush Advocate on 24 February 1905. In 1909, Ruth died aged just 27 - I don't believe they had any children.
In March 1912, Norman was in the news himself, having been injuring when the car he was driving 'smashed.'
Norman moved to Australia sometime after 1916 and was living in New South Wales in the 1920s. He had married Jean Mackay Gow in New Zealand later in 1909 and on 21 April 1926 they were divorced. By September 1927 he seems to have remarried Madge ? and was possibly living in or around Murwillumbah, New South Wales. Norman and his first wife Jean had the following child:
2.1.1 Shislah Annie Wellwood (1911)
2.2 Arthur Trevor De Montmorney Wellwood (1880 - 18 April 1961) He doesn't appear to have married or had children. Arthur served in the Boer War and his papers are available online.
Following their marriage, Jane and Robert had the following children:
2.3 Eva Ling Wellwood (1884 - 1959) married John Alick Betts (1886 - 1959) in 1911
2.4 Robert Terence Wellwood (1885 - 22 November 1918) married Alice Maude Brown (1889 - 1937) in 1914. Robert died during WWI of disease.
2.4.1 Terrence Wellwood (June 1915 - 16 August 1915). Died aged just five weeks.
2.5 Ruby Maudine Wellwood (7 January 1887 - 1980) married Frank Middleton Poynter (son of James Benjamin and Kate Poynter nee Simpson, who had married in 1875)(18 May 1878 - 1945) in 1914. They lived in Tauranga. The Poynter's wedding was reported in the Hawera & Normanby Star on 23 December 1914:
POYNTER—WELLWOOD.
At
St. Matthew's Church, Hastings, Miss Ruby Maudine Wellwood, second
daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Wellwood, of Brooklands, Hastings, was
united in matrimony to Mr Frank Middleton Poynter, youngest son of Mr
J. P. Poynter, of Eltham. The bride wore a gown of white charmeuse
and veil with orange blossoms, and carried a bouquet of white
flowers. The bridesmaids were Misses Doris and Zeta Wellwood
(sisters of the bride), who wore floral ninon frocks and pretty
flower-trimmed hats with black velvet streamers. They carried
bouquets of pink sweet peas. Mr Harold Symes was best man and Mr
Hartshorn, groomsman.
2.5.1 Dick Middleton Poynter (1915 - 24 December 1941). Dick was killed during WWII. There is more information about him and his death here.
2.5.2 James Middleton Poynter (1923 - 1923) Died aged just six months
2.6 Eileen Isabel "Isobel" Wellwood (1889) married John Campbell in 1928
2.7 Erick Benjamin "Eric" Wellwood (1890 - 17 September 1940) married Margery Myers (19 February 1900 - 1983) in 1931. Eric also served in WWI but unlike his older brother, he returned to New Zealand, where he and his wife seem to have lived in Masterton. It's likely that following his father's death, Eric's mother Jane came to live with Eric and Margery, as she died in Masterton in 1936.
2.8 Bessie Doris "Doris" Wellwood (13 August 1892 - 1976) married Eustace Percival Baker (11 June 1888 - 1974) in 1923
2.9 Zeta Kathleen Wellwood (1897) married Leslie John Edmondson (son of John Alfred and Prudentia Elizabeth Edmondson nee Grey, who had married in 1891) (1895) in 1925. Leslie served in WWI and then it seems like that he and Zeta moved to Australia.
3. William Sutherland Ling (January 1858 - 21 October 1869, Melbourne, Australia). Died overseas aged 11 years and nine months.
4. Benjamin Ling (1860 - 1925)
5. Margaret Isabella "Isabella" Ling (1861 - 1935) married John Peat (eldest son of David Peat) on 20 April 1887 at St Paul's Church, Wellington by Rev. Still. The Peats lived in Oriental Bay, Wellington.
5.1 Elvira Peat (1889 - 1931) married Albert Oliver Douglas Boddington (son of Henry Albert and Mary Ellen Caroline Boddington nee Rutherford in 1887) (1892 - 1951) in 1926
5.2 Isabel "Bunty" Peat (1894 - 11 January 1919, Leura, New South Wales)
5.3 Jack Peat (1 February 1898 - 1990) married Ellen Irene Chesswas in 1923.
6. Bessie Wilhelmina Ling (11 March 1871 - 1952) married Percy Archibald Gillies (1873 - 1920) on 19 November 1902 at Otaki, by Rev. T.C. Pargiter. Percy was a farmer in Te Horo, and given that Bessie's mother owned property in Te Horo, this is likely how they met. Percy was well known for his beautiful garden at his property at Te Horo. Percy and Bessie moved to Palmerston North and Percy disappeared from there on 25 February 1920. The mystery of his disappearance was solved and reported upon in the Feilding Star on 5 August 1920:
A
MYSTERY SOLVED.
MR.
GILLIES' BODY FOUND
A
gruesome discovery, made yesterday morning, indicates the cleaning up
of the mystery surrounding the disappearance from Palmerston North on
March 24 last of Mr Percy Archibald Gillies, a married man, aged 48
years. For some time after his disappearance searching inquiries
were made by the police and relatives, and a substantial reward was
offered for information leading to the discovery ol Mr Gillies dead
or alive.
At
11a.m. yesterday Mr C. T. Keeble, of Fitzherbert, and an employee
named E. C. Edmonds, were working on the form's property, facing the
riverfront, when they noticed the body of a man held fast in some
drift wood, it having apparently been washed down the river.
The
police were immediately informed of the fact, and Constable Gow
proceeded to the scene. The body was in a very advanced state of
decomposition—in fact, nearly all the flesh had gone from the
bones, and the features were unrecognisable. Only a few shreds of
clothing and the boots remained on the body. The clue to Mr Gillies
identity, however, was discovered in an overcoat, which was found
some 20 yards from the body.
On
the maker's tag, inside the garment, was written, in indelible ink,
the name “P. Gillies, Otaki." Mr Gillies had lived at Otaki
for mony years, and had only resided in Palmerston for a
comparatively short period before his disappearance. Deceased was a
nephew of Mr Hugh Gillies, of Rangitikei Line, and is survived by a
wife and family. Times.
6.2 Ruby Ellen Gillies (14 July 1910 - 1998) married Mr Reid.
Isabella died at the grand old age of 93 in 1921 and her passing was recorded in the Evening Post on 17 September 1921:
The
burials that take place at the old Sydney-street Cemetery are very
few and far between nowadays, and only the very early settlers have
space there. Yesterday afternoon another of the rare funerals took
place there, being that of Mrs. Isabella Ling who left Wellington a
good many years ago for Otaki, but for the past year had been with
her daughter, Mrs. Percy Gillies, at Palmereton North. Mrs. Ling had
attained the age of 93 years, and till last year, when she received a
severe shock, her house at Otaki being burnt, she enjoyed good
health.
Mrs.
Ling lived for many years in Wellington, and saw some of the
excitements of the early days, some of which were very alarming. Her
home was widely noted for its openhearted hospitality, and many old
friends of the family will regret to hear of her death.
(The
funeral took place at the Sydney-street Cemetery yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. Ling leaves three daughters and a son—Mrs. Robert Wellwood
(of Hastings), Mr. B. Ling (of Otaki), Mrs. Peat (of Wanganui,
formerly of Wellington), and Mrs. Percy Gillies (of Palmerston
North). Mr. Ling predeceased his wife several years ago.
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Sutherland Genealogy Site
One of the wonderful things about this blog has been coming across people who are equally passionate about genealogy. One such person is Ethne Holt, who had done a marvellous job in putting together a website detailing information about her Sutherland family ancestors - for more information I encourage you to go and have a look here and contact Ethne with more information if you can.
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
George Grey Sutherland's book
One of the stories which had touched me the most has been that of the children of Nathaniel and Marion Sutherland, five or six of whom, aged between 13 months and 16 years, all died of diptheria in April and May 1861.
The last child to die was George Grey Sutherland. Probably named for Governor George Grey, George Grey Sutherland was born in January 1852 and died aged just 9 years 4 months on 24 May 1861 at Mr Robert Stokes' residence, Woolcombe Street, Wellington.
As a result of this blog, I received emails from a gentleman, Simon, who had come into possession of a Victorian children's book and had wondered what had become of the child to whom the book belonged - George Grey Sutherland.
Simon contacted me and has sent the following photos of the book. He commented that he wondered how the book had survived so well (it is inscribed with George's name and the date - 21 December 1859), but that George's tragic premature death explained that.
Following are some photos of the book which George would have received when he was only around 8 years old, just eighteen months before his death:
Thanks very much to Simon for sharing this little gem.
The last child to die was George Grey Sutherland. Probably named for Governor George Grey, George Grey Sutherland was born in January 1852 and died aged just 9 years 4 months on 24 May 1861 at Mr Robert Stokes' residence, Woolcombe Street, Wellington.
As a result of this blog, I received emails from a gentleman, Simon, who had come into possession of a Victorian children's book and had wondered what had become of the child to whom the book belonged - George Grey Sutherland.
Simon contacted me and has sent the following photos of the book. He commented that he wondered how the book had survived so well (it is inscribed with George's name and the date - 21 December 1859), but that George's tragic premature death explained that.
Following are some photos of the book which George would have received when he was only around 8 years old, just eighteen months before his death:
Thanks very much to Simon for sharing this little gem.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Gregor McGregor and family
Gregor McGregor (1818 - 19 May 1876) of Smithfield, Wanganui married Catherine Fraser (4 January 1914) (daughter of Duncan and Marjorie Fraser) on 6 November 1841. According to his obituary, he had eight sons and six daughters at the time of his death. As best as I can ascertain at this point, they were as follows:
1. Helen McGregor (1842 - 10 March 1876) married Isaac Sargeant (variously spelled Sargeant or Sarjeant) (1838 - 1907) of Fernie lea in 1865. Isaac was a widower with two daughters:
A. Louisa Sargeant married John James Tylee (son of John James and Mary Rickett Tylee nee Bowman) (1854 - 1937) in 1881
B. Rosa Marion "Marion" Sargeant (1859 - 1957) married Arthur James Stewart Seaton (1853 - 1918) in 1880
Isaac and Helen had six children, including:
1.1 Isaac William Henry Sargeant (1867)
1.2 Annie Victoria Sargeant (1870)
1.3 Edgar Munro Sarjeant (1872 - 1942) married Jessie McLeod (1875 - 1957) in 1896. The family lived at Denlair, Fordell.
1.3.1 Eric Keith Sarjeant (1897 - 1963). Eric served in WWI, enlisting in July 1917.
1.3.2 Evan Sarjeant (1898 - 1922)
1.3.3 Henry Lyall Sargeant (1899 - 1966) married Myrtle Richardson in 1925.
1.3.3.1 Henry Lyall Jennings Sarjeant (1927 - 1950)
1.3.4 Edgar Sarjeant (11 December 1903 - 1985) married Gertrude Smith in 1926.
1.3.5 Isaac Sarjeant (28 March 1906 - 1982)
1.3.6 Archibald Stuart Sargeant (2 September 1908 - 1974)
1.3.7 Roderick Leslie Sargeant (1910 - 27 June 1942). Killed during WWII
Following Helen's death Isaac eventually married Eliza Mary Ellis (second daughter of Thomas Ellis, Primrose Farm, Kai Iwi) (1857 - 3 August 1918, Dunedin) on 5 March 1884, at her father's residence. They didn't have any children. Coincidentally, Alister's relative Archibald Sutherland sued Isaac Sargeant for 110 pounds, and it was reported in the Wanganui Herald on 14 October 1902. Archibald's brother Nathaniel and Isaac had been married to sisters - Catherine and Helen respectively.
2. John McGregor (1843 - 1916) married Christian/a McDonald McGregor (adopted daughter of a different John McGregor of Cherry Bank) (1850 - 1893) on 15 February 1871 by Rev. Hogg at her father's residence.
2.1 John Boyd McGregor (1872) married Grace Mary Crespin in 1907
2.1.1 Gordon Paterson McGregor (1908 - 1908). Died as a two day old infant.
2.1.2 Christina Rahwinia Boyd McGregor (1909)
2.2 Rob Roy McGregor (1873 - 1893, Thames)
2.3 Charles James McGregor (1875)
Following Christiana's death, John then married for the second time to Florence Ann Beaver (1871 - 1958) (eldest daughter of the late Charles Beaver of Nelson) on 5 May 1896
2.10 Harry Douglas "Douglas" McGregor (1897)
2.11 Helen Cathrine McGregor (1903)
2.12 Doris McGregor (1906)
2.13 Ian McGregor (1908 - 1908). Died aged just three days.
John McGregor's obituary was published in the Hawera & Normanby Star on 5 April 1916:
3. James McGregor
4. Duncan McGregor (24 October 1845, NSW - August 1923) married Annie Norah Smith (1846 - 1924) in 1869 by Rev Hogg.
4.1 Marjory McGregor (1870 - 1943) married William Stobie (1872 - 1935) in 1892. Lived in Takaka.
4.1.1 Cecil William Stobie (23 November 1892 - 28 August 1960) married Charlotte Hunter (daughter of James and Charlotte Hunter) (1895 - 1959) on 23 April 1925 at the Presbyterian Church in Reefton
4.1.1.1 Charlotte Rona Stobie (19 October 1926, Takaka)
4.1.2 Gerald Leslie McGregor Stobie (1894 - 26 August 1918, France) Gerald was killed in WWI.
4.1.3 Duncan Geoffrey John "Geoffrey" Stobie (1897 - 1930) married Eliza Annie Stent in 1922. Geoffrey Stobie was known for cartoons he drew while he was away at war. These can be viewed here.
4.1.4 Errol Roy Stobie (1901 -1952) married Daisy Coral Barnett (daughter of Frank Burleigh and Emma Barnett nee Moulder, who had married in 1888) (1902 - 1971) in 1923
4.2 Gregor McGregor (14 July 1872 - 27 May 1944, Wellington) married Emily Eleanor Chubbin (1868 - 1935) on 21 April 1897
4.2.1 Eric Watkins McGregor (4 December 1898 - 1979) married Ada Ramsbottom (elder daughter of Thomas and Bertha Ramsbottom nee Mudd in 1900 - poor Bertha Mudd went from one not so glorious name to another one!!!!) (1902) in 1929
4.2.2 Douglas Stewart McGregor (7 February 1900 - 1982)
4.2.3 Annie Emily Margaret McGregor (12 November 1903 - 22 May 1994) married Gifford Milne Hughes (third son of Joseph Daniel and Margaret Ann Hughes nee Milne, who had married in 1889) (7 September 1898 - 18 Decmber 1976) in 1931. They lived around Patea/Hawera. Gifford and Annie are buried at the Patea Presbyterian Cemetery.
4.2.3.1 Stillborn Baby Hughes (1932) Buried in Patea.
4.2.3.2 Joseph Gifford Hughes (1932 - 28 January 1956). Joseph is also buried in Patea.
4.2.4 Jean Fraser McGregor (12 January 1910 - 1977). Never married.
4.3 Roy McGregor (1875) married Emma Louisa Davy (1875 - 1927) in 1908
4.3.1 Theodora Annie McGregor (1909 - 1970) Never married.
4.3.2 Ellen Mysie McGregor (22 August 1911 - 21 September 2009) married Robert William Lewis (elder son of Norman John and Beryl Florence Lewis nee Kitney) (25 March 1910 - 12 July1982) on 30 November 1938
5. Catherine McGregor (12 April 1853 - 12 April 1920) (3rd daughter) married Nathaniel Sutherland (17 April 1847 - 15 September 1931) on 8 January 1874. For their family, see here.
6. Gregor McGregor (1856 - April 1942) married Te Pura Manihera in 1879. Lived at Te Mawae, 129 Harrison Street, Wanganui
6.1 Gregor Duncan McGregor (1880) married Mary Elisabeth Bremnan in 1908
6.2 Mary Jane Rawinia "Lena" McGregor (1884 - 17 December 1910)
7. Marjory McGregor married Hugh Calders (1848 - 1904) on 18 December 1873 at her father's residence by Rev. John Elmslie.
7.1 Mabel Venus Calders (1875) married Ernest Lovell Soundy (1874 - 1929) in 1901
7.2 Helen Blanche Calders (1876) married John Morrison in 1900
7.3 Hugh McGregor Calders (1879 - 1906)
7.4 William Fox Hampson "Hampson" Calders (1883 - 1924)
7.5 Kathleen Hilda Marjory Calders (22 June 1885 - 1973) married Stephen Barker Williams (1879 - 1947) in 1913
7.6 Marion Rita Calders (10 February 1892 - 1980) married Harold Varnham Halse (1884 - 1935) on 26 June 1909 in Greymouth
7.6.1 Marjorie Varnham Halse (10 November 1910 - 1999) married Mr Wilson. Marjorie graduated from Otago University in 1933 with an M.A.
8. Jane McGregor (1849) married Gregor McLeod (1836 - 1896) in April 1871
8.1 Jessie McLeod (1875 - 1957) married her first cousin Edgar Munro Sarjeant (1872 - 1942) in 1896. See 1.3 above for details of their family.
8.2 Catherine Helen McLeod (1881)
8.3 Georgina Cowan McLeod (1884 - 1946) married Charles James Burr (1880 - 1959) in 1912
8.4 Nathaniel Archibald McLeod (1885 - 1967) married Clytie Anderson Bambler (17 August 1888 - 1974) in 1913
8.5 Margery Matilda McLeod (1888 - 1957)
9. Alexander McGregor married Alice Handley (eldest daughter of William Handley of Nukumaru) on 20 October 1890. or married Mary ? (1847 - 7 March 1910)
10. Matilda McGregor (1864 - 20 October 1894) married Angus Macintosh of Mars Hill in 1891.
11. Mary McGregor (1865)
12. Donald McGregor (1869)
Two more sons??
Mrs Gregor McGregor Snr died on 4 January 1914, and the Wanganui Chronicle reported the following day:
1. Helen McGregor (1842 - 10 March 1876) married Isaac Sargeant (variously spelled Sargeant or Sarjeant) (1838 - 1907) of Fernie lea in 1865. Isaac was a widower with two daughters:
A. Louisa Sargeant married John James Tylee (son of John James and Mary Rickett Tylee nee Bowman) (1854 - 1937) in 1881
B. Rosa Marion "Marion" Sargeant (1859 - 1957) married Arthur James Stewart Seaton (1853 - 1918) in 1880
Isaac and Helen had six children, including:
1.1 Isaac William Henry Sargeant (1867)
1.2 Annie Victoria Sargeant (1870)
1.3 Edgar Munro Sarjeant (1872 - 1942) married Jessie McLeod (1875 - 1957) in 1896. The family lived at Denlair, Fordell.
1.3.1 Eric Keith Sarjeant (1897 - 1963). Eric served in WWI, enlisting in July 1917.
1.3.2 Evan Sarjeant (1898 - 1922)
1.3.3 Henry Lyall Sargeant (1899 - 1966) married Myrtle Richardson in 1925.
1.3.3.1 Henry Lyall Jennings Sarjeant (1927 - 1950)
1.3.4 Edgar Sarjeant (11 December 1903 - 1985) married Gertrude Smith in 1926.
1.3.5 Isaac Sarjeant (28 March 1906 - 1982)
1.3.6 Archibald Stuart Sargeant (2 September 1908 - 1974)
1.3.7 Roderick Leslie Sargeant (1910 - 27 June 1942). Killed during WWII
2. John McGregor (1843 - 1916) married Christian/a McDonald McGregor (adopted daughter of a different John McGregor of Cherry Bank) (1850 - 1893) on 15 February 1871 by Rev. Hogg at her father's residence.
2.1 John Boyd McGregor (1872) married Grace Mary Crespin in 1907
2.1.1 Gordon Paterson McGregor (1908 - 1908). Died as a two day old infant.
2.1.2 Christina Rahwinia Boyd McGregor (1909)
2.2 Rob Roy McGregor (1873 - 1893, Thames)
2.3 Charles James McGregor (1875)
2.4 Christian McDonald "Girlie" McGregor (1877) married David Fleming on 19 December 1906 at St Paul's Church, Wanganui by Rev. Ryburn.
2.5 NR McGregor (1878)
2.6 Ada Mary McGregor (1882 - 1957) married Adam Wilkie (4th son of Daniel Wilkie of Waitotara) in July 1901
2.7 Flora Catherine McGregor (1887) married Frank Oswald Victor Acheson (son of Robert and Annie Sinclair Acheson nee Allan) (27 June 1887 - 25 March 1948) in 1910. Frank became a well known Land Court Judge.
2.8 Kenneth Alexander McGregor (1890 - 1918)
2.9 Eliza Lennetta McGregor (7 July 1892 - 1977). Probably brought up outside her immediate family given her mother's death while she was merely a baby, and also noting that she is not included in the action taken by her surviving siblings against their father in 1911.
Following Christiana's death, John then married for the second time to Florence Ann Beaver (1871 - 1958) (eldest daughter of the late Charles Beaver of Nelson) on 5 May 1896
2.10 Harry Douglas "Douglas" McGregor (1897)
2.11 Helen Cathrine McGregor (1903)
2.12 Doris McGregor (1906)
2.13 Ian McGregor (1908 - 1908). Died aged just three days.
John McGregor's obituary was published in the Hawera & Normanby Star on 5 April 1916:
OBITUARY.
ME JOHN McGREGOR.
One of Wanganui's best-known personalities, a man, indeed (says the Chronicle) whose sterling qualities were known and appreciated by settlers all over the southern half of this island, passed away yesterday in the person of Mr John McGregor.
The deceased gentleman, who was in his 73rd year, came of that good pioneer stock of which New Zealand has reason to be so proud. His father, the late Mr Gregor McGregor, came to New Zealand in the ship Blenheim, and had the honor of being one of the first colonists to land in Wellington, in which city his son John, now deceased, was born. Except for a few years in his childhood's days, Mr John McGregor has spent his life in this district, and became intimately associated with the well-known Cherry Bank property.
At the outbreak of the native trouble in the Taranaki district, Mr McGregor, though at that time only a lad of sixteen, went up to "do his bit," and he remained in close touch with the stirring times until the war was ended. Today two of his sons are serving with the Colors, one, Kenneth, having gone to the front with the Sixth Reinforcements, and his youngest son, Douglas, having just sailed with the Eleventh Reinforcements.
The deceased, whose passing makes another gap in the dwindling ranks of our oldest and most esteemed settlers, was noted for his strict integrity, and his death will be sincerely regretted by all who had the privilege of his acquaintance. He was twice married, and is survived by a grown-up family of three sons and four daughters by his first wife, and by one son and two daughters of his second marriage.
3. James McGregor
4. Duncan McGregor (24 October 1845, NSW - August 1923) married Annie Norah Smith (1846 - 1924) in 1869 by Rev Hogg.
4.1 Marjory McGregor (1870 - 1943) married William Stobie (1872 - 1935) in 1892. Lived in Takaka.
4.1.1 Cecil William Stobie (23 November 1892 - 28 August 1960) married Charlotte Hunter (daughter of James and Charlotte Hunter) (1895 - 1959) on 23 April 1925 at the Presbyterian Church in Reefton
4.1.1.1 Charlotte Rona Stobie (19 October 1926, Takaka)
4.1.2 Gerald Leslie McGregor Stobie (1894 - 26 August 1918, France) Gerald was killed in WWI.
4.1.3 Duncan Geoffrey John "Geoffrey" Stobie (1897 - 1930) married Eliza Annie Stent in 1922. Geoffrey Stobie was known for cartoons he drew while he was away at war. These can be viewed here.
4.1.4 Errol Roy Stobie (1901 -1952) married Daisy Coral Barnett (daughter of Frank Burleigh and Emma Barnett nee Moulder, who had married in 1888) (1902 - 1971) in 1923
4.2 Gregor McGregor (14 July 1872 - 27 May 1944, Wellington) married Emily Eleanor Chubbin (1868 - 1935) on 21 April 1897
4.2.1 Eric Watkins McGregor (4 December 1898 - 1979) married Ada Ramsbottom (elder daughter of Thomas and Bertha Ramsbottom nee Mudd in 1900 - poor Bertha Mudd went from one not so glorious name to another one!!!!) (1902) in 1929
4.2.2 Douglas Stewart McGregor (7 February 1900 - 1982)
4.2.3 Annie Emily Margaret McGregor (12 November 1903 - 22 May 1994) married Gifford Milne Hughes (third son of Joseph Daniel and Margaret Ann Hughes nee Milne, who had married in 1889) (7 September 1898 - 18 Decmber 1976) in 1931. They lived around Patea/Hawera. Gifford and Annie are buried at the Patea Presbyterian Cemetery.
4.2.3.1 Stillborn Baby Hughes (1932) Buried in Patea.
4.2.3.2 Joseph Gifford Hughes (1932 - 28 January 1956). Joseph is also buried in Patea.
4.2.4 Jean Fraser McGregor (12 January 1910 - 1977). Never married.
4.3 Roy McGregor (1875) married Emma Louisa Davy (1875 - 1927) in 1908
4.3.1 Theodora Annie McGregor (1909 - 1970) Never married.
4.3.2 Ellen Mysie McGregor (22 August 1911 - 21 September 2009) married Robert William Lewis (elder son of Norman John and Beryl Florence Lewis nee Kitney) (25 March 1910 - 12 July1982) on 30 November 1938
5. Catherine McGregor (12 April 1853 - 12 April 1920) (3rd daughter) married Nathaniel Sutherland (17 April 1847 - 15 September 1931) on 8 January 1874. For their family, see here.
6. Gregor McGregor (1856 - April 1942) married Te Pura Manihera in 1879. Lived at Te Mawae, 129 Harrison Street, Wanganui
6.1 Gregor Duncan McGregor (1880) married Mary Elisabeth Bremnan in 1908
6.2 Mary Jane Rawinia "Lena" McGregor (1884 - 17 December 1910)
7. Marjory McGregor married Hugh Calders (1848 - 1904) on 18 December 1873 at her father's residence by Rev. John Elmslie.
7.1 Mabel Venus Calders (1875) married Ernest Lovell Soundy (1874 - 1929) in 1901
7.2 Helen Blanche Calders (1876) married John Morrison in 1900
7.3 Hugh McGregor Calders (1879 - 1906)
7.4 William Fox Hampson "Hampson" Calders (1883 - 1924)
7.5 Kathleen Hilda Marjory Calders (22 June 1885 - 1973) married Stephen Barker Williams (1879 - 1947) in 1913
7.6 Marion Rita Calders (10 February 1892 - 1980) married Harold Varnham Halse (1884 - 1935) on 26 June 1909 in Greymouth
7.6.1 Marjorie Varnham Halse (10 November 1910 - 1999) married Mr Wilson. Marjorie graduated from Otago University in 1933 with an M.A.
8. Jane McGregor (1849) married Gregor McLeod (1836 - 1896) in April 1871
8.1 Jessie McLeod (1875 - 1957) married her first cousin Edgar Munro Sarjeant (1872 - 1942) in 1896. See 1.3 above for details of their family.
8.2 Catherine Helen McLeod (1881)
8.3 Georgina Cowan McLeod (1884 - 1946) married Charles James Burr (1880 - 1959) in 1912
8.4 Nathaniel Archibald McLeod (1885 - 1967) married Clytie Anderson Bambler (17 August 1888 - 1974) in 1913
8.5 Margery Matilda McLeod (1888 - 1957)
9. Alexander McGregor married Alice Handley (eldest daughter of William Handley of Nukumaru) on 20 October 1890. or married Mary ? (1847 - 7 March 1910)
10. Matilda McGregor (1864 - 20 October 1894) married Angus Macintosh of Mars Hill in 1891.
11. Mary McGregor (1865)
12. Donald McGregor (1869)
Two more sons??
Mrs Gregor McGregor Snr died on 4 January 1914, and the Wanganui Chronicle reported the following day:
MRS
GREGOR McGREGOR.
Another
of our sterling pioneers passed away yesterday in the person, of Mrs
Gregor McGregor, senior. The deceased lady was born in
Invernessshire in 1823, and came out to New Zealand in the ship
Blenheim, landing at Wellington on December 27th, 1840. Mr. Gregor
McGregor, to whom she was married in Wellington two years later,
accompanied her on the voyage out. When the Maori war broke out in
1845 Mr Gregor McGregor took his wife and then two children to New
South Wales for safety, returning to Wellington in 1849 when the
country became more settled.
In
1851 Mr McGregor, with the late Mr Wilson and Captain Daniels, left
Wellington on foot. The two latter held scrip from the New Zealand
Company, and selected suitable areas at Bulls and at Turakina
respectively. Mr McGregor remained some years with Mr Wilson at
Turakina and then came on to the Matarawa Valley, where he purchased
a farm and settled with his wife and family, subsequently adding to
the Matarawa property and acquiring other properties in the Wanganui
district. Mr McGregor, who was also a native of Invernessshire,
where he was born in 1818, predeceased his wife, passing away in
1876.
For
some years past the late Mrs McGregor had resided in Wanganui,
spending in peace and quietude the latter years of a strenuous and
useful life. A family of five sons and four daughters survive.
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