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There is an Emily Agnes Blows buried in Plot 253 of the Christ Church Taita Historical Cemetery

She is buried alone

Do you know of her?
Is that her maiden or married name?
Was she an ancestor of yours?

Do you have a story about her life you would like added to her profile at the above ste - leave me a message if you do...

Martha Elizabeth Oulsnam (nee Bloor) was born in Staffordshire, England in 1862 and died 12 Dec 1900 aged 38. She is buried Plot 8, Block 3 in Old Gorge Cemetery in Woodville
Her husband, Charles James Oulsnam remarried in 1902 to Mrs Marian Melrose Baker (nee Gwynne, widow of James Edmund/Edmond Baker 1842-1891). Charles died in Wanganui on 6 Sep 1916 aged 54. He is buried in Woodville, Plot 9, Block 3 beside Martha

* Martha & Charles were married 13 Apr 1887 in Cheadle, Staffordshire and sailed the following month for New Zealand on the 'Ruapehu'
Evening Post, 21 June 1887
ARRIVAL OF THE R.M.S RUAPEHU
The N.Z.S. Co's RMS Ruapehu, Captain Greenstreet, from Plymouth, arrived here at 8.20 on Sunday morning. She left Plymouth at 1.30pm on the 7th of May, with 301 bags of mails, 352 passengers, viz., 17 saloon, 43 second saloon, 81 steerage and 211 nominated immigrants
Madeira was reached at 9.45am on the 11th; left at 4.25pm same day and arrived at Hobart at noon on Tuesday last; after landing a number of passengers she moved on again at 5.30pm same day.
The voyage on the whole was a pleasant one and was accomplished in very good time.

the children of Charles & Martha, born NZ
* 1888 - 1971 Martha 'Olive' Oulsnam
Olive married Alfred James Herbert Bevege in 1910
Woodville Examiner, 4 Jan 1911
BEVEGE-OULSNAM - A quiet but pretty wedding took place at the residence of Mr Herbert Bevege, London Street, Aramoho, on Saturday 17th December, when Alfred James, second son of Mr Herbert Bevege, was united in the bonds of matrimony to Miss Olive Oulsnam, eldest daughter of Mr Charles Oulsnam of Woodville. The ceremony was performed by the Rev E. D. Patchett of Aramoho. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a dress of cream silk taffeta, with the usual orthodox veil and orange blossoms and carried a shower bouquet. She was attended by three bridesmaids, Miss Lizzie Oulsnam (sister of the bride) and Miss Lilian Baker (step-sister of the bride) and little Miss Myrtle Ranson (niece of the bridegroom Myrtle Florence Lillian Ranson 1902-1974) who was dressed in white embroidered muslin, with pretty white hats, carried shepherds' crooks and wore gold brooches, the gifts of the bridegroom.
The bridegroom was attended by Mr Charles Harris as best man and Mr Harold Hodge as groomsman.
After the ceremony Mr and Mrs Bevege entertained a large number of friends at afternoon tea, when the usual toasts were honoured
their known children
* 1911 - 1979 Burton Bernard Bevege
* 1916 - 1966 Zeta Jean Bevege

* 1889 - 1974 Charles Edward Oulsnam
Charles married Frances Catherine Matson in 1914
NZ Times, 28 Feb 1914
OULSNAM-MATSON - A quiet wedding was recently solemnised at the residence of the bride's parents, when Miss Frances Matson, oldest daughter of Mr and Mrs H. P. Matson of Mangaweka, was married to Mr Charles Oulsnam, son of Mr C. J. Oulsnam of Woodville. The Rev J. McCaw officiated. Miss Ruby Matson was bridesmaid and Mr H. Matson acted as best man
their known children
* 1916 - Rita Elizabeth Oulsnam

* 1890 - Mary Oulsnam
Mary married Martin Petersen in 1909
their known children
* 1911 - Sydney Martin Petersen
* 1913 - Clarence Charles Petersen

* 1892 - 1919 Elsie May Oulsnam
Elsie married Thomas Arthur Taylor in 1915
Wairarapa Daily Times, 10 March 1915 TAYLOR-OULSNAM - The wedding took place at St David's Church, Woodville recently, of Miss Elsie May Oulsnam, third daughter of Mr C. J. Oulsnam, of Woodville, to Mr Thomas Arthur Taylor, of Nelson. The ceremony was performed by the Rev Gardner. Miss Lily Oulsnam attended as bridesmaid and Mr Stewart MacDonald of Pongaroa, was best man.
their known children
* 1916 - 1999 Ivan Wallace Taylor
Evening Post, 22 Oct 1919 TAYLOR - On the 21st October 1919, at her residence, No 16 Cleveland-street, Brooklyn, Elsie May, dearly beloved wife of Thomas Arthur Taylor and third daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Charles Oulsnam; aged 27 years, after a long and painful illness

* 1893 - 1974 Georgina Annie 'Gena' Oulsnam
Georgina married Arthur George Glenny (1888-1983) in 1916
* son of Robert Mousley Glenny & Evelina Miller Brown of Taradale
their known children
* 1917 - 1986 Robert Lloyd Mousley Glenny

* 1896 - Lillian Elizabeth 'Lizzie/Lily' Oulsnam
Lily had a son in 1914
* 1914 - 1983 Raymond Thomas Gordon
Lily married James Stuart McDonald (1894-1936) in 1915
their known children
* 1918 - Thelma Beatrice McDonald
Lily next married Stanley Gordon Rule (1897-1962) in 1927
They later separated

Bush Advocate, 25 June 1891
DISTRICT and GENERAL
At the hunt yesterday Mr Oulsnam had his leg broken by his horse colliding with a dray while catching the horse of one of the fallen huntsmen. He is suffering very much The break is a clean one, in the thigh

Evening Post, 12 Dec 1900
WOODVILLE This Day
Mrs Oulsnam, wife of an old settler, was killed in the street this morning. While driving a young horse in a milk-cart the horse bolted and the trap struck the kerb and capsized on top of Mrs Oulsnam, who was so badly injured that she only lived twenty minutes. Deceased leaves a number of children

Manawatu Standard, 13 Dec 1900
WOODVILLE ACCIDENT
Townsfolk were horrified shortly after 10 o'clock yesterday morning to hear that Mrs Oulsnam, wife of Mr C. J. Oulsnam, Pinfold Road, had been killed in Mclean Street through the capsizing of a spring cart she was driving. The unfortunate lady was driving along the street in the direction of the station when the horse bolted and turned sharply down the street close to Mr Rhodes' house. In turning the corner the trap struck the curbing and capsized. Mrs Oulsnam, who was a heavy woman, was thrown out on her head. She was immediately carried to the Commercial Hotel, where she received every attention from Dr Milne, but expired in about twenty minutes. There was a frightful gash on the back of the head and the base of the skull was fractured.
Mr Oulsnam, who was at work at Mr Fountaine's at Kumeroa, was immediately telegraphed for. Much sympathy is felt for him and the six young children who are so suddenly deprived of a loving wife and mother. Mrs Oulsnam was one of the most kindly natured women it has been our lot to come in contact with and her loss will be deeply felt by a very large circle of friends.

Woodville Examiner, 8 Sep 1916
News was received in Woodville on Wednesday of the death that day in Wanganui, of Mr C. J. Oulsnam, for many years a resident of Woodville. The late Mr Oulsnam was a farmer in the early days and a great cross country rider. While hunting he had a bad fall which injured his leg and left him lame. Some years ago he gave up farming and took over the carrying business which he conducted until ill health forced him to give up work. He was twice married, his first wife being Miss Bloor, who was killed in a trap accident about sixteen years ago. later he married Mrs Baker who survives him. He leaves a family of five daughters (three of whom are married) and one son. The funeral left the Woodville station at one to-day for the cemetery, Canon Eccles reading the service at the graveside.

NOTES 14 years after Martha's death, in Feb 1914, Mr G. D. Macfarlane put up for auction 'a five acre section, belonging to the estate of the late Mrs Oulsnam'. The following year, 15 years after Martha's death, the Public Trustee, as administrator of Martha's estate, sold her freehold property containing 4 acres 3 roods 21 perches, being Lot 3, 701. part Rural Section 13, Woodville and all land in C/T 27/211

Oulsnam is an unusual name - there are a lot of OULSNAM links, databases, trees and help at this site
OULSNAM GENEALOGY

the 'Residents' of OLD GORGE CEMETERY, Woodville, Manawatu, New Zealand
. visiting Old Gorge cemetery . The cemetery lies 3km from Woodville township. Head west along SH3/Napier Road, towards the (now closed) Manawatu Gorge. Just a short distance past Old Gorge Road (on your left) and over a bridge, look for the Railway Crossing sign on your right. Cemetery access is over the railway line, up the narrow, winding road and there it is, nestled among beautiful old oak trees, at the bottom of the Ruahine Range. There is parking, or you can drive around the cemetery to plots. An ingenious display board lists all names, their plots and a map.
. guided tours . Friends of Old Gorge Cemetery conduct tours on the last Sunday of each month that has 5 Sundays, with fascinating, insightful stories of the life and times of these early pioneers and settlers

. Old Gorge Cemetery searches .
* Find A Grave
* Billion Graves
* Tararua District Council

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W
. maiden name in brackets .

O
OGBORNE
* George Frederick Fooks 1856-1921

OLDRIDGE
* Raymond Clifford 1910-1910

OLIVER
* George Harley 1876-1922
* Hannah Jane (Bailey) 1852-1947
* Helen Kate (Cowper) 1871-1944
* William 1850-1928

OLLEY
* Frederick Joseph 1886-1958
* Helen (Odgers) 1890-1967

OLLIVIER
* Margaret Emily 'Margie' (Mules) 1916-2009

OLSEN
* Thomas William George 1892-1893

OLSSON
* Alfred Emanuel 1886-1968
* Anna Stina Johansdotter (Stenberg) 1847-1929
* Hans 1840-1920
* Louisa Emma (Lacey) 1894-1975

OULSNAM
* Charles James 1862-1916
* Martha Elizabeth (Bloor) 1862-1900

OXENHAM
* John 1888-1943
* Marion Gladys (Robertson) 1891-1975

O'BRIEN
* Ellen Mary 1872-1889
* Emily Isobel (Morgan) 1908-2003
* James 1831-1900
* John 1852-1911
* Mary (Hogan) 1853-1931
* Patrick 1846-1891
* Peter Morgan 1885-1929
* Thomas James 1903-1985

O'CONNOR
* baby 1936-1936

O'HAGAN
* Emma (Hall) 1860-1927

O'KANE
* Eleanore Isabel (Howes) 1919-2002

O'LEARY
* Honorah (Stack) 1873-1960
* John Laurence 1892-1902
* Timothy 1866-1955

O'LOUGHLIN
* Annie (Kennedy) 1863-1938
* Francis 1865-1938

O'MARA
* Andrew 'Andy' 1851-1912
* Dennis 1889-1890
* Johannah (Coffey) 1853-1891

O'NEIL
* Brenda Louise 1960-1960
* Catherine 1887-1958
* Charles 'Charlie' 1898-1922
* David John 1956-1956
* Ellen Vera (Burlace) 1897-1916
* Ellen 'Ellie' (Barrett) 1864-1945
* Geoffrey Richard 1923-1929
* James Alexander 1890-1960
* John 1858-1921
* John Benjamin 1927-2010
* Kathleen Agatha (Martin) 1891-1975
* Margaret Ellen 'Ellie' 1926-1936
* Martin James 1920-1926
* Patricia Evelyn (Cowley) 1933-2019


updated 20.10.2023
created 20.12.2008

PHOTO
Patrick O'Brien & daughter Ellen Mary
Grave 73, Block 15

Who was Sarah Ann Grenfield/Granfield?
Apart from being the second wife of Anthony Charles Nathan I know nothing of her, her parents, where they were from, any siblings etc...

Anthony's first wife, Sarah Ann Harris had died in 1878 so assuming they married after that.
They had at least one child, Anthony Carroll Nathan born 1892 - (he served in WWI and his son Carroll Nathan died in WW2) - he became a barrister and solicitor and died 1966 in Wellington. He married Ngaere Bayly.

I dont even have birth or death data for Sarah Grenfield and finding anything is very difficult as sites looked at assume you are looking for Greenfield!!

An extraordinary site if you are interested in New Zealand history..

It is an Encyclopdea of many, many stories and photos and general information on:
- the settlers, the clearing, the crops and rural life,
- the M?ori traditions, (I love the story of how Te Rauparaha used an image of his moko (facial tattoo) to sign a deed of sale,
- the land, plants and animals,
- the enviromnent and economy
- the 1966 Encyclopedia of New Zealand
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- Te Reo M?ori

Also Te Ara Blog and Flickr - you can also contirbute a story or subject

See for yourself at
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THOMAS DILLON was born in Bath, Somerset in 1816
.. Site now updated ..
He married Eleanor Nowell in Bath, England in 1838
They had Ellen Jane Dillon in 1840 in England
- she was 9 years old when her parents emigrated
- she married Edward Mathews in 1866 in Auckland
- she married William McNassar in Auckland in 1870
- she married William Spearink in 1878 in Featherston.
I would like to know more on these husbands.
She died 3 weeks after the birth of her only child, a daughter Wilhelmina "Polly" in 1881, daughter of William Spearink.

In 1841 Thomas and Eleanor emigrated to New Zealand
- Thomas Harford Dillon was born December 1841 on board the 'Fifeshire' on the voyage over.
He died in Grovetown, Marlborough in 1921 - I have no spouse for him?

Thomas and Eleanor had Frederick Nelson Dillon in 1844 in Nelson. He married Edith Matilda Wheeler in 1871 - he died in 1914.

They had Alfred Wellington Dillon - born in 1847 in Wellington. He married Elizabeth McArtney in 1872 - he died in 1921 in Marlborough

CHARLES LESLIE WEEDON was born in 1895 (whereabouts unknown).
He died in New Plymouth in 1964.
He married Githa Mabey in 1914 in Motueka, Nelson, New Zealand.
She was the daughter of James Richmond Mabey - b.1870 in Taita, New Zealand d.1965 in Motueka, Nelson - he married Frances Eleanor York b. 1877 - d.1943 in Motueka, Nelson.

Charles and Githa had:
Leslie John Weedon b.1915 in Feilding - d.1982 in New Plymouth, married Gloria Ella Bishop
Francis Margaret Githa Weedon b.1923 in Halcombe - d.1982 in Hamilton, married Roy James Shaw
Constance Levina Weedon b.1925 in Halcombe - d.1980 in Tauranga, married Joseph John Malyon
Marion Anita Weedon b.1927 in Eltham - d.1977 in Hamilton, married Desmond Belk
Ronald Murray Weedon b.1929 - d.1984 in Te Kuiti
The other children I have but without further information are:
Harold Godfry Weedon
Daphne Joan Weedon
Nelson James Weedon
Beverley Anne Weedon
Maude Weedon

Can you add further informtion for me?
Would also like Charles's parents, where they were from etc.

ELEANOR "HELEN" HARRIS was born in Broomfield, Essex, England about 1819.
She emigrated to New Zealand on the "Slains Castle" in 1841 with a Samuel Harris who was maybe her brother ..?
The following year, in Wellington, she married George Pilcher (who had arrived in 1839 on the "Bolton" from Gravesend) and they had 12 children from 1844 to 1862, all born in the Wellington District.
She and George moved up to the Hawkes Bay at some stage after that - they both died in that area, George in 1891 in Napier and Eleanor in possibly Clive, in 1882.

I would like to know her parents and whether her travelling companion Samuel Harris was indeed her brother, if so, what became of him...

Leona Mary Ball was one of 7 children of Leonard William Ball and Irene Hooper who were married in St Patrick's Church in Masterton, New Zealand in 1928.
Leona married Frans Johannes van Berlo and they had 4 children.

Pieter Johannes van Berlo
Margaret Maria
Gerard Josef and
Christina Petronella

Frans Johannes van Berlo was born in Holland in 1922. He arrived in New Zealand from the Netherland in 1952 ... He died in Masterton in 1993
I would like to know his parents and siblings

William Henry Bowater was born in Cardiff in Wales and died in Sandon, New Zealand.
He married Fanny Gaskin in Lower Hutt, New Zealand in 1874 and they had 6 children that I know of...

Harold Richard Bowater b.1877 - d.1941
Ormond Charles b.1879 - died aged 17 in 1896
Ellen Ethel Elizabeth b.1882 - d.?
Constance Milicent Annie b.1888 - died aged 7 months
Annie b.1888 - was she a twin with Constance, or do I have the birth year wrong?
Cecil Ernest Tancred b.1889 - d. 1936

Can you also help with William's parents and also the ship he emigrated on and the spouses of his children etc