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Looking for ancestors in very early New Zealand? Perhaps they were in Nelson

NELSON, is the second-oldest settled city in New Zealand and the oldest in the South Island. Itwas proclaimed a city by royal charter in 1858. It was named in honour of the Admiral Horatio Nelson who defeated both the French and Spanish fleets at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Many roads and public areas around the city are named after people and ships associated with that battle. Trafalgar Street is the main shopping axis of the city. Nelson's Maori name, Whakatu, means 'build' 'raise' or 'establish'

* The names are written as seen on the original list and spelling may not be as you know it. Use this is as a search guide only

...Code to abbreviations
C.B. = Companionship of the Order of the Bath
J.P. = Justice of the Peace
M.G.A. = Member of the General Assembly
M.P.C. = Member of the Provincial Council

Nelson Examiner and New Zealand Chronicle, 28 January 1854
...Superintendent's Office, Nelson,
...23rd January, 1854
His Honor the Superintendent has much gratification in directing that the following correspondence be published for general information
...By his Honor's command,
...ALFRED GREENFIELD,
...Clerk in Superintendent's Office

To his Honor the Superintendent,
Sir - We have the honour to enclose to you a letter addressed to Major Richmond by a considerable number of the inhabitants of this Province. We would request, if your Honor sees no objections to it, that they may be published in the Government Gazette of the Province.

TO MAJOR RICHMOND (Matthew Richmond, C.B. 1801-1887)
SIR - We, the undersigned inhabitants of the settlement of Nelson, are desirous of addressing you upon the occasion of your retiring from the position of Superintendent of the Province.
... more here
Your faithful and obedient Servants:
* Henry ADAMS, M.P.C.
* Montagu Burman ADAMS (1826-1911), farmer at Waimea east
* George AIKEN, storekeeper
* James ALISON (1826-1891)
* Benjamin ALLEN, senior (1798-1874)
* Benjamin ALLEN, junior
* Joseph ANDREWS, yeoman of Waimea south
* James ARNOLD, labourer of Waimea west
* William ASKEW
* Thomas ATKINS
* William ATKINSON
* William AUTY (1817-1907)
* James AVIS (1816-1876), publican at Waimea west

* John Wallis BARNICOAT, M.P.C. (1815-1905), surveyor
* Thomas Charles BATCHELOR (1823-1877), shoemaker
* James BEAMSLEY
* James Palmer BLACK (1806-1889), draper
* F. H. BLUNDELL, J.P.
* Mark BLYTHE, malster
* Charles BONNINGTON, music master
* James BRADLEY
* William BREWERTON, farmer
* John BROUGHAM
* Thomas BROWN
* William BRYDON
* Michael BUSCHE, farmer
* Michael BUSCHL (1834-1900), farmer
* Henry F. BUTT, Clerk

* J. P. CALDWELL
* A. L. G. CAMPBELL
* Matthew CAMPBELL, miller
* W. O. CAUTLEY, M.G.A.
* Thomas CHAPMAN, labourer
* Charles CHRISTIE, gentleman
* James CLARK
* Giles COATES, watchmaker
* Thomas COLEMAN, senior, farmer
* Thomas COLEMAN, junior, farmer
* A. S. COLLINS
* William COLLINS, M.P.C., esquire
* William COPPINS
* J. R. COUPER
* George COWARD, printer
* Benjamin CRISP, carter
* F. CUNDY

* William DALE, clerk
* William DARTNALL
* John DAVIES, yeoman
* James DeBLOIS
* Andrew DEVANEY, farmer
* George DUPPA, J.P., esquire

* Nathaniel EDWARDS, merchant
* Charles ELLIOTT, M.P.C., printer
* Charles EMPSON
* William EVES, farmer
* William EYLES

* Edward FEARON
* Alfred FELL
* Alexander FISHER, sawyer
* Henry FIVEN, farmer
* William FLEMING, yeoman
* Charles FORD, labourer
* Charles Henry FORD, labourer
* Thomas FORD, labourer
* W. FOX
* J. FRANCOIS
* Robert FRANKLIN
* John FRAZER
* Walter FUNNELL

* J. B. GALLOWAY
* Henry GARNETT, labourer
* Charles GAUKRODGER
* Thomas GAUKRODGER, carpenter
* John GAY
* Edmund GIBSON
* John GILLETT
* John GODFREY
* James Gilbert GORE, farmer
* Thomas GOULD
* George GRANTHAM
* Edward GREEN
* J. D. GREENWOOD, J.P.

* Amos HAMMOND, labourer
* William HAMMOND, labourer
* William HARDING
* Henry HARGREAVES, butcher
* James HARGREAVES, labourer
* Josephus HARGREAVES
* Laurence HARGREAVES, carpenter
* William HARKNESS, farmer
* James HARRIS, shoemaker
* Charles HARLEY
* Stephen HEGGINTON
* William HEGGINTON
* Rev John William Christopher HEINE (1805-1900)
Nelson Examiner and New Zealand Chronicle, 18 August 1849 On Sunday last, the ordination of Mr Heine, as a German Lutheran clergyman, took place in the chapel belonging to that body. Nearly all the Germans in the settlement were present, many having come a considerable distance on the occasion.
* John HEWITT, farmer
* V. HEWITT
* William HIGGINS, labourer
* William HILDRETH, farmer
* Edward HILL
* Thomas HILL, publican
* James Lee HODGSON
* George HOOPER
* Thomas HOPGOOD, farmer
* H. HUMPHREYS
* Gardener HUNTER
* James HYDE, LABOURER
* Richard HYLAND, LABOURER
* James HYNES

* Samuel IRONSIDE
* William IVES, SHOEMAKER

* Samuel JEFFRIES, farmer
* Alfred George JENKINS, grazier
* William JENKINS, baker
* William JENNINGS, baker
* Francis JOLLIE, J.P.
* William Richardson JONES (1818-1876), writing-clerk
* W. H. JONES

* Charles Peter KEARNS, farmer
* James KERR, farmer
* John KERR, butcher
* Thomas KINZETT, farmer
* William KITE
* James KNAPP, labourer
* A. R. KNYVETT, music-master

* F. A. LAKING
* Edward LANEY, baker
* W. LECHNER
* Charles LUCAS, storekeeper
* A. LYFORD
* George LYFORD
* John LYFORD
* William Lawrence LYNE, farmer

* Thomas MADDOCK
* Benjamin MARSHALL
* Thomas MARSHALL
* John MATTHEWS
* John McARTNEY, tinworker
* D. S. McDIARMID
* Alexander McGEE
* Robert McNAB
* D. MONRO, M.G.A.
* D. MOORE
* William MOORE
* James MORRISON, sawyer

* John NEAME, carpenter
* William NEELD
* Richard Kindersley NEWCOME, J.P., esquire
* Mark NEWTH, senior, farmer
* Mark NEWTH, junior, farmer
* John NEWMAN, whitesmith
* William NEWMAN
* John NICHOLLS
* Thomas D. NICHOLSON
* W. R. NICHOLSON
* John NODEN

* Thomas OVENDON

* Alexander PAINTER
* John PALMER, storekeeper
* Samuel PEARSE, landowner
* John PERCY, clerk
* H. PIKE
* John POYNTER
* Thomas PRICE, farmer
* Joseph PRIMMER, farmer

* Sandy RANKIN, junior
* George RATT, carpenter
* Henry REDWOOD, junior, farmer
* Edward George RENNELL (1810-1865), schoolmaster
* T. RENWICK. M.D., M.P.C.
* James RICHARDSON, brewer
* R. RICHARDSON, M.G.A.
* George RIDGETT
* James ROBINSON
* Willilam ROBINSON, flockowner
* Thomas ROCHE, farmer
* Robert ROSS
* Richard ROTHWELL
* James ROWBOTHAM, farmer at Suburban south
* George RUTHERFORD, labourer

* J. W. SAXTON, M.P.C.
* Alexander SCOTT, stable keeper
* Charles SEWELL, teacher
* A. P. SEYMOUR
* G. F. SCHRODER
* S. SCLANDERS, J.P.
* H. SEYMOUR, M.G.A.
* John SHARP
* Robert SHARP, labourer
* W. L. SHEPHERD
* George SHERBURNE
* Joshua SIGLEY, brickmaker
* Simon Bonnet SILCOCK, farmer
* Robert SIMPSON, blacksmith
* D. SINCLAIR, Speaker of Provincial Council
* James SMALL, labourer
* Edwin SNOW, tailor
* Edward SOLLY, labourer
* W. SOTHERLY
* Edward William STAFFORD, Supertinendent
...SIR EDWARD WILLIAM STAFFORD, who was three times Premier of New Zealand, and twice Superintendent of the province of Nelson, was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1820, and reached New Zealand soon after the Wairau massacre in 1843. In 1846 he married a daughter of Colonel Wakefield, and was thus brought into close connection with the New Zealand Company. Sir Edward William Stafford went to England to spend the evening of his life in retirement in that country, where he died on the 14th of February, 1901, and was buried at Kensal Green, London
* Charles STAGG, sawyer
* James STAGG, sawyer
* Edward STANTON, carter
* William Moses STANTON, storekeeper
* John STAPLES, farmer
* Samuel STONE, blacksmith
* Charles STRATFORD
* Thomas SULLIVAN, builder
* R. SUTCLIFFE
* E. D. SWEET

* Richard TANNANT
* George TAYLOR, carpenter
* John P. TAYLOR
* Joseph TAYLOR, cutler
* Robert TAYLOR
* John THOMAS, farmer
* Charles THORP, J.P.
* John TINLINE (1821-1907)
Nelson Evening Mail, 26 February 1907 Death of Mr John Tinline Mr John Tinline, whose name has been a household word in Nelson and throughout the colony in connection with his scholastic benefactions, died at Warwick House this morning, at the age of 87... The late Mr John Tinline was born in Jedburgh, Scotland, in 1821... The relatives of the late Mr John Tinline consist of a sister, Mrs Murray, of South Australia, a nephew and niece in Great Britain (Teignmouth), son and daughter of his brother George, and a nephew, Mr J. G. R. Murray, his sister's son, now on his way to Nelson from Sydney
* Richard TOMLINSON, farmer
* W. T. Locke TRAVERS
* Rev Thomas Lloyd TUDOR, (1821-1900) first vicar of Motueka, was serving in Wanganui 1870s-80s

* Francis Longbourne VICKERMAN (1821-1873)

* Thomas WAGSTAFF, labourer
* George WALKER
* Charles WAN
* Joseph WARD, M.P.C.
* C. F. WATTS
* John WATTS
* John A. WATTS
* F. A. WELD, M.G.A.
* William WELLS, farmer
* Charles WHITE, storekeeper
* David WHITE
* W. T. WHITE
* John WILSON
* J. F. WILSON
* Thomas WINSETT
* David WOOTTEN, carpenter
* W. L. WREY


see also Nelson Justices of the Peace 1864


PAINTING
surrounded by trees at the top of a cliff in Nelson, this house is believed to be the home of Major MATTHEW RICHMOND
Painted in watercolours 7 Sep 1878 by Katherine McLean Holmes (1849-1925)

researched for anafred

Arthur Frederick PRUDEN (1876-1916)
...was born in North Canterbury, a son of:
George Eugene PRUDEN (1842-1918) & (1st wife) Mary Ann WILLIAMS (1843-1912)
who lived in the South Island before later moving to settle in the North Island

NOTE
George Eugene Pruden remarried in 1913 (when he was 71) to Eva Clayton (1882-1953) who had a 3 year old daughter, Eva Selbie Clayton (1910-2002)
Eva Clayton (his wife) was a daughter of James Henry CLAYTON (1851-1929) & Emma Amelia HESTER (1855-1939), originally from London - died in Tauranga
Eva Selbie Clayton was adopted by George & her name became 'Betty' Pruden

* ARTHUR's siblings (found to date):
* 1865 - 1941 Letitia Mary 'Letty' Pruden (+William George Jones +William Crump)
* 1868 - 1944 Gertrude Pruden (+James Edward Patrick Hagan)
* 1870 - George Ernest Pruden New Zealand Artist (+Catherine Ada Pegler)
* 1872 - 1957 Albert Thomas 'Bert' Pruden (+Emma Thomas King)
* 1874 - 1874 unnamed Pruden
* 1876 - 1916 Arthur Frederick Pruden
* 1880 - 1971 Winifred Ada Pruden (+John Dryden Webber +Henry John Wells)
* 1882 - 1958 Lancelot Harold Pruden (+Eleanor Mary Belcher +Dorothy Ethel Nicholls (nee Crisp), see story at link: Lancelot had the Cheviot Hotel in 1929

Hannah Elizabeth BLOOMFIELD (1878-1963)
...was born Essex, Greater London, a daughter of:
Joseph BLOOMFIELD (1849-1918) & Elizabeth Thorp READ (1849-1928)

* HANNAH's siblings (found to date):
* 1873 - 1963 Lillian Evangeline Bloomfield (+George Thomas Hine)
* 1874 - 1904 Joseph Edward Bloomfield (+Violet Emmeline Quarrell (1876-1954)
...Hawera & Normanby Star, 30 March 1904
... BLOOMFIELD - On 29th March, accidentally, Joseph Edward, only son of Joseph and Elizabeth Thorp Bloomfield, Lower Hastings Road, aged 30
... A young married farmer named Joseph Bloomfield was killed this afternoon by a fall of earth in a pit at Matapu. NOTE Joseph & Violet had 3 sons before his death. A 4th son was born 11 weeks after. Violet didn't remarry
* 1876 - Louisa Bloomfield
* 1878 - Hannah Elizabeth Bloomfield


ARTHUR & HANNAH married 20 March 1897
(Arthur was 20 & Hannah was 18.11)

their known children (born in Mangatoki, Eltham):
... 1
1897 - 1973 Leslie John 'Les' Pruden
...born 11 July 1897
He attended Matapu School, Taranaki
He attended the Te Puke No 2 Road School
Leslie served in WWI as Private 21328 with the NZEF, 16th Reinforcements Auckland Infantry Battalion, A Company. When he embarked on 19 Aug 1916 his mother, as next of kin, was listed as living at No. 2 Road, Te Puke, Bay of Plenty. (His father was already at the front & was killed in action the following month)
New Zealand Herald, 7 March 1918 BACK FROM THE WAR
Sick and Wounded men return on duty. Total 622 of all ranks
PRUDEN, Leslie J. (Mrs A. F. Pruden, Te Puke)
* Leslie married Gertrude May BEARNE (1897-1989) in 1920
LESLIE JOHN 'Les' Pruden died 21 January 1973 aged 75
GERTRUDE MAY Pruden died 19 November 1990 aged 92
- her last address was Smith St., Frankton, Hamilton
they are buried together MAGN-32-07 at Hamilton Park cemetery


... 2
1898 - 1923 Ethel 'Vera' Pruden
...born 9 December 1898
She attended the Te Puke No 2 Road School
* Ethel married Thomas BARNETT (1894-1986) in 1915
- son of James BARNETT & Johanna PRATT
Te Puke Times, 30 December 1915
A pretty wedding took place on Friday last, when Miss Vera Pruden, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Pruden, of No 2 Road, was married to Mr Thos. Barnett, only son of Mrs J. Barnett, also of No 2 Road. The ceremony was performed by Mr F. G. Brown, at the residence of the bride's parents. The bride, who was given away by her father was tastefully attired in white figured lustre, with wreath and orange blossoms. Miss Lily Pruden acted as bridesmaid, and was dressed in white embroidered muslin. The duties of best man were carried out by Mr Reginald Alexander. After the nuptial knot had been tied the happy couple and the guests sat down to a dainty spread, at which the usual toasts were honoured. Both bride and bridegroom were the recipients of numerous presents
* Thomas Barnett served as Private 33504 with the NZEF, 21st Reinforcements E Company. He embarked from Wellington 19 Jan 1917. Ethel was his next of kin
ETHEL VERA Barnett died 20 March 1923 in Te Puke aged 24
* Thomas remarried in 1927 to Jean DUNLOP (1910-1971)
- daughter of Thomas James Victor DUNLOP (1889-1961) & Rebecca Winifred Mary MAY (1888-1964). In 1913 her father was a J.P. in Pukekawa, Raglan
JEAN Barnett died 21 January 1971 aged 71 & buried at Te Puke
THOMAS Barnett died 14 April 1986 aged 92 & buried at Te Puke


... 3
1899 - 1902 Arthur Harold Pruden
...born 26 December 1899
ARTHUR died 8 November 1902 aged 2.10
Arthur is buried Old Plot 15, New Plot 5527, Block 2 at Eltham General Interdenominational (incorrect death date on database)


... 4
1901 - 1977 Lillian Winifred 'Lily' Pruden
...born 26 February 1901
She attended the Te Puke No 2 Road School
* Lillian married William John Campbell CAVANAGH (1893-1950) 16 October 1920
- William was born in Gisborne to James CAVANAGH (1863-1901) & Mary Ann 'Polly' ARDERN (1866-1944). He had sisters, Olive, Georgina, Hazel Mary & Elizabeth Stewart Cavanagh
their known children (born Waikato):
* 1922 - 2008 Ada Phillis Cavanagh (+ Norman Allan Heenan + ? McLeod)
* 1923 - 1990 Frederick Thomas Henery Cavanagh
* 1924 - 2003 Hazel Alice Cavanagh (+ Richard Wensor, +Raymond Ebbett London, + Ivan Rex Climo. Lived Keri Keri, buried Pongaroa - see also)
* 1926 - 1994 Allan John Pruden Cavanagh
? - ?
? - ?
? - ?
* 1939 - 2014 Gail Janette Cavanagh (+ James Carrington Benjamin (1940-2010)
* Gail passed 21 Feb aged 74 (last week at time of writing)
WILLIAM JOHN CAMPBELL Cavanagh was a plumber. He died in Auckland 24 Aug 1950 and is buried Plot 53, Row 4, RC Division E at Waikumete cemetery
In 1969 Lillian was in Waitemarama, (30km south of Hokianga) Northland. She died 15 August 1977 in Rawene, aged 76 and her ashes buried with husband William


... 5
1907 - 2003 Bethel Thelma Pruden
...born 7 February 1907
Bethel attended the Te Puke No 2 Road School
She attended the Ngaere School
In 1921 Bethel (aged 14) was at Ngaere School and 'cleaned up' at the end-of-year annual prize-giving ceremony: A prize for Good Attendance, Collection of grasses, & for her marigold growing as a member of the girls' and boys' agricultural club. She came 6th for her dairy cow
In 1922 Bethel (aged 15), still at Ngaere School, won prizes at the New Plymouth Winter Show. In the Rural Section, Plan of their school grounds: 1st Roma Hanora (Ohangai school), 2nd Roi Rangihaeata (Ohangai school), 3rd Bethel Prude (Ngaere school). She came 1st for her new & skim milk & 2nd with her collection of grasses. She received a 'Very Highly Commended' for her dairy cow
* Bethel married Arthur John ANDREWS (1899-1963) in 1928
- son of Albert James ANDREWS (1854-1914) & Kate Annie CROCKER (1858-1923)
BETHEL THELMA Andrews died 24 September 2003 aged 96


... 6
1911 - 1984 Rhoda Elizabeth 'Betty' Pruden
...born 9 September 1911
when Rhoda attended the Te Puke No 2 Road School her parent/guardian was 'Mrs Pound' (as opposed to all her siblings whose parent/guardian was their father)
* There was a Percy Daniel POUND (1885-1939) farming in No 2 Road, Te Puke. He married Emily Laura SMITH (1883-1956) in 1916. They had a daughter, Jane Hilda Pound (1918-2007) born at No 2 Rd., but possibly others. They were in Harris street, Te Puke in 1928. Percy died 21 Jan 1939, his probate was in the High Court, Auckland. Emily Louisa died 4 March 1956 & they are buried in Te Puke
* Rhoda married ? JACKSON, year unknown
RHODA ELIZABETH Jackson died 27 Jan 1984 & cremated at Rotorua
- her ashes were returned


... 7
1914 - 2001 Olive Freda Pruden
...born 8 July 1914
* Olive married Leslie Philip HOLMES (1910-1989) in 1936
* Olive married Robert Alfred CATLEY (1915-1993) in 1963
* Olive married ? PINK in 1994
OLIVE THELMA Pink died 8 July 2001 in Whangarei on her 87th birthday


* ARTHUR FREDERICK Pruden embarked for war 5 February 1916 as Sergeant Major 26/57 with the New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 4th Battalion, C Company. His wife Hannah and parents George & Mary Ann, were then listed as living in Te Puke.
Arthur was Killed In Action at Somme France on 15 Sep 1916 aged 41.
He is buried Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Longueval, Somme, France
Colonist, 2 November 1916 Sergeant-Major Pruden, who was recently reported missing, and is now reported killed in action on September 15th, was the third son of Mr George Pruden, of Kati-Kati, Bay of Plenty. Before enlisting he was a farmer at Te Puki. He leaves a wife and six children, his only son being with the Fifteenth Reinforcements. He was a sergeant in the Volunteers, and always keenly interested in the Territorials. He was born at Mason's Flat, North Canterbury (86km north of Christchurch), and was forty-three (sic) years of age

HANNAH ELIZABETH next married ALBERT POTTS (1886-1961) 15 July 1921
(Albert was 35 & Hannah was 43) they had 2 children
* Nancy Lynette Potts (+ Ivan 'Jack' Vuletich)
* unknown child Potts (died an infant)

Albert Potts was born in Waipukurau to Robert POTTS (1849-1925) & Matilda CROMBIE (1845-1919) who arrived into Napier 16 Dec 1876 on the Waitara with 2 month old Mary Lilias Potts (lived in Nelson St., Newcastle on Tyne in 1861 & at Shieldfield Green in the parish of St Nicholas when Mary was born}
Albert's paternal grandparents were Robert POTTS (1818-1839) & Elizabeth BURNETT, confectioners at Grainger St., (living at 3 Nelson St), Newcastle on Tyne
Albert's maternal grandparents were John CROMBIE & Lilias RENTON from Scotland to Newcastle on Tyne
the children of ROBERT & MATILDA (born Hawkes Bay):
1876 - Mary Lilias/Lillian Potts (born England)
1877 - 1950 Robert Potts (+ Minnie May Rogers in 1907)
- they had 10 known children
- Minnie was a granddaughter of William ROGERS & Eliza SCANDLYN
1877 - 1950 Matilda Potts (+ Richard Rogers in 1899)
- Richard was a son of William ROGERS & Eliza SCANDLYN
- they had 11 known children
1882 - 1955 William George Potts (+ Harriett Dodd in 1921)
1884 - 1934 Julia Wilhelmina Potts (+ Robert Saunders Mutton 19 Sep 1903)
- they had 6 known children
1886 - 1961 Albert Potts (+ Hannah Elizabeth Pruden as above), 1 child

ALBERT Potts died 27 January 1961 aged 75
- he is buried SOLD3-0-35 at Hamilton East Cemetery
HANNAH ELIZABETH Potts died 8 February 1963 aged 84 in Te Awamutu
- she is buried CHRRY-24-01 at Hamilton Park Cemetery
From the death notices pasted into scrapbooks by Mrs Jean Barnett who lived in Te Puke all her life ...
* wife of the late Albert
- mother of:
* Leslie Pruden (Frankton)
* Lillian (Mrs Cavanagh, Northland)
* Betty (Mrs Andrews, Rotorua)
* Rhoda (Mrs Jackson, Roxburgh)
* Freda (Mrs Cateley, Whangarei)
* Nancy (Mrs Vuletich, Rotorua)
* & the late Vera (Mrs Barnett)

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TIMELINE for this PRUDEN line
Taranaki Herald, 2 December 1890 LAND BOARD
Perpetual Leases - G. Pruden, sec 6, block 16, Waitara, 1s

Press, 3 May 1893 SALE AT CHRISTCHURCH
Two compact 'Villa Residences' by auction at Land Sale Rooms, Cashel street.
Messrs H. Matson and Co have received instructions from Mr George Pruden (who has settled in the North Island), to SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION his property situated in Tomes Road, off Papanui Road, known as 'Guildford' and 'Lyndon' The Houses are built of Totara timber, are on high concrete foundations, water laid on to bath room and scullery, fitted with Venetian blinds and well finished in every way. Detached wash houses, with coppers, water laid on, &c. With Lyndon property there is a stable, with loft. The area of land to each house is three-eighths of an acre, which is planted and laid out with ornamental trees, flower gardens, &c

Feilding Star, 14 December 1894 ADVERTISEMENT
Mr A. Pruden, of Campbelltown, (Rongotea) artist, sign writer, carriage and house painter etc., Good Work Guaranteed. Prices suitable for the hard times.
Address, c/o Mr H. Bishop

Hawera & Normanby Star, 6 January 1898 GEORGE's FARM SALE
On the Farm, Mangatoki, CLEARING DAIRY SALE
Monday, 10th, January at 12.30 o'clock
NOLAN, TONKS & CO., have received instructions from Mr Geo. Pruden, who is giving up dairying, to sell as above, the whole of his Dairy Stock consisting of-
52 choice cows in milk and to calf
12 superior calves
1 Shorthorn bull
Spring dray and spring trap
cans, coolers, etc., etc.
The auctioneers can strongly recommend the above cows, as being a superior lot and invite inspection of same

Hawera & Normanby Star, 15 June 1898 KAPONGA NEWS
Mr R. Newitt has been appointed manager to the new Dairy Co., and the following tenders have been accepted:- Mackie, White and Co. for firewood to factory; J. H. Richardson for Mangawhero Creamery; G. Pruden, building Mangawhero Creamery

Hawera & Normanby Star, 21 July 1898 MANGATOKI
NOTICE - POISON laid for dogs on my farm. G. Pruden, Mangatoki

Hawera & Normanby Star, 31 December 1898 KAPONGA SPORTS
... in the evening the usual dance was held and was a great success.
Among the many pretty dresses and costumes worn we noticed particularly several fancy ones, being:
Miss Coffey, nurse
Miss Collins, sailor lass
Miss B. Law as Highland lassie
Miss Constance Mellor, flower girl
Miss Pruden, swansdown
and many others whose names we could not obtain

Hawera & Normanby Star, 1 March 1899 ACCIDENT AT ELTHAM
A runaway occurred from the station on Monday when a horse attached to a cart, the property of Mr Theobold, carrier, got away. It appears that in some manner the winkers came off, and the horse took fright and careered down Railway street turning into Bridge street till opposite Mr Cole's, blacksmith, when it collided with Mr Pruden's trap. Mrs Pruden had a very narrow escape, she being thrown out of the trap on to her head, but strangely she was not much hurt beyond a great shaking. The horse continued his run till he arrived at his stable without any further mishap

Taranaki Herald, 5 April 1899 LAND BOARD
sec 95, block 10, Ngaere, 22 acres, G. Pruden

Hawera & Normanby Star, 24 July 1899 LAND SALES
Charles Martin, land agent, Eltham, reports the following sales
90 acres freehold, Geo. Pruden to J. Phillips

Hawera & Normanby Star, 25 July 1899 MANGATOKI BAZAAR
The gift-auction and bazaar upon which the hopes of the hall committee have been so long founded was held on Friday last, and proved for Mangatoki the great event of the year
... Great excitement was caused by the nail-driving competition, which was won after a hard contest by Miss Pruden

Hawera & Normanby Star, 18 August 1899 KAPONGA
Mr Pruden, the contractor for the Rowan Creamery, has the frame erected, so that the competion is not so far distant

Hawera & Normanby Star, 21 August 1899 BALL AT MATAPU
The ball held on Wednesday night, 16th inst., was a great success, visitors being present from all the surrounding districts. The music was supplied by Mr A. Allen, and was excellent both for "time and tune", as the alliterative phrase goes.
I have been asked by the committee to specially thank the following ladies for their assistance:-
Mesdames Allen, Preece & Pruden and Misses Crocker, O'Sullivan, Morrison & Muir

Hawera & Normanby Star, 4 January 1900 LOST & FOUND
3 REWARD (Jan 2014 equivalent of $543) - Lost from Rowan, a Light Bay Horse, 4 years old, about 16 hands; small white on hind and fore foot; no visible brand. Anyone returning him to Geo, Pruden, Eltham Road, Mangatoki, will receive the above reward. G. Pruden

Hawera & Normanby Star, 3 February 1900 SOCIAL AT MATAPU
The social held here on Wednesday night in aid of the Patriotic Fund was a great success, probably one of the most successful of its kind yet held here ...
The following are the vocal items on the programme:-
Song, "Bide-a-Wee" Mr S. Longney
Song, "Soldiers of the Queen" Mr D. F. Patterson
Recitation, "The Grace of a Hundred Dead" Mr Pruden
Song, "The Toilers" Mr Putt
Song, "In Old Madrid" Miss Shearer

Hawera & Normanby Star, 26 February 1900 LAND FOR SALE BY TENDER
Ten acres of First-class land, well fenced and watered, with a good 6-roomed house, with water laid on to kitchen, shed and other outbuilding. Tenders to be addressed to the owner on the property. Tenders to close on 5th march, 1900. No tender necessarily accepted. G. PRUDEN, Eltham Road, Mangatoki

Hawera & Normanby Star, 8 March 1900 ELTHAM ANNUAL SPORTS
The above sports were held yesterday (Wednesday), on the Eltham racecourse (Mr T. Mabey's farm), and though the weather was threatening in the morning the attendance was fair, with a good sprinkling of ladies
The following are the results:-
Half-mile handicap: B. Hayward 1, W. J. Hotter 2, H. Pruden 3

Hawera & Normanby Star, 23 April 1900 ROAD MAINTENANCE TENDERS
No. 60 Eltham road, A. F. Pruden, 6 12s 6d per mile
No. 61 Hastings road, A. F. Pruden, 6 per mile

Hawera & Normanby Star, 27 August 1900 ELTHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Messrs Parrott, Judd, Pruden, Seed, Dawes, Pierce, Neville, R. A. Adams, and R. Mumby drew attention to the dangerous state of the Anderson road, opposite sections 25 and 26, block 10 and urged on the council the necessity of reducing the present grade and widening the filling

Hawera & Normanby Star, 5 March 1901 RAWHITIROA
... Mr Pruden was formerly settled on the Eltham road, and is only a recent addition to the settlers at Rawhitiroa

Hawera & Normanby Star, 21 March 1901 ELTHAM 3rd ANNUAL SHOW
The third annual show of the above society was held at the Athenaeum on Wednesday. The weather was somewhat against a good attendance, but, notwithstanding the threatening aspect, a large gathering assembled, and the hall was crowded
Following is the prize list:-
PRESERVES, HONEY etc
Chutney, home-made: Mrs Ferguson 1; Mrs A. F. Pruden 2;

Hawera & Normanby Star, 28 March 1901 ENDORSING WASHING MACHINE
Messrs Dixon and Bates, Hawera
Dear Sirs - It is with pleasure I bear testimony to the excellent quality of the 'Sellers' Washer that I obtained from you about 12 months ago. As a health and labour saving I consider it a triumph, and would not go back to the old way at any price
- Yours truly, H. E. Pruden, Mangatoki

Hawera & Normanby Star, 3 June 1901 RECEPTION for TROOPER WARD
Never before has Mangatoki Hall held such a crowd as it did on Friday evening, when a social and dance was given as a welcome to Trooper J. G. Ward on his return from the Transvaal. Prior to proceeding to South Africa, Mr Ward was located in this district, being employed at Mangatoki factory, and Friday's gathering was largely due to the efforts of the factory employees, especially prominent being Messrs Swede and Bennett.
... Miss Pruden recited "The Soldier Boy's Return"

Evening Post, 28 September 1901 PATENTS & INVENTORS
Messrs Henry Hughes, patent agents, Queen's Chambers (opposite Post Office), Wellington, report the acceptance of the following patents in New Zealand during the fortnight ending 18th September:-
Hawkes Bay - T. A. Pruden, composition for destroying cockroaches

Evening Post, 14 June 1902 COLONIAL INVENTIONS
Applications for letters patent, with provisional specifications, have been accepted by the Registrar as:-
... George E, Pruden, of Christchurch (Arthur's brother as their father was living in the North by this date) carpenter, an improved cramp utilisable as a flooring cramp and for other analogous purposes

Hawera & Normanby Star, 26 June 1902 RAWHITIROA SCHOOL COMMITTEE
One of the largest meetings in connection with school matters was held on Monday evening, for the purpose of electing a new committee.
Mr E. Parrott was voted to the chair
The following seven members were elected without opposition:- Messrs
Bond, Brew, Coplestone (Secretary), Maber, Nairn (Chairman), Pruden

Manawatu Standard, 9 December 1902 BOCK'S HERBAL REMEDIES
Mr Thomas A. Pruden, of Waipukurau, New Zealand, writes:- "I have great pleasure in recommending your Rheumatic Powder. I had a severe attack of lumbago this winter. I began to get relief in a few minutes after taking the first dose, and in a few days was alright again ... "

Press, 23 November 1903 SERIOUS ACCIDENT AT CHRISTCHURCH
Three men engaged on the erection of a house at Merivale for Mr Cox, met with a rather serious accident on Saturday. The scaffold in which they were standing collapsed, and the men fell a distance of from fifteem to eighteen feet to the ground. One escaped with a few bruises, but the other two had to be taken to the Hospital, where it was found that Thomas Bates, aged twenty-eight years, was suffering from a severe scalp wound and shock to the system. The third man, George Pruden (Arthur's brother) aged thirty-three years, had fared more seriously and was found to have concussion of the brain, in addition to a bad cut on his lip and several broken ribs. Both men are now progressing satisfactorily

Bay Of Plenty Times, 28 August 1907 PAINTING LESSONS
Mr T. A. Pruden (Thomas Albert, Arthur's brother) will commence oil painting classes

Bay Of Plenty Times, 27 March 1908 COCKROACH EXTERMINATOR
Some time ago, Mr T. A. Pruden, a resident of Tauranga, discovered a preparation which possesses the qualities needed to bring about an immediate extermination of the much-hated cockroach ... more at above link

Bay Of Plenty Times, 13 July 1908 MOVE TO TE PUKE
Mr A. Pruden, late of Eltham, who has purchased Mr J. Ward's property at Te Puke, arrived here on Saturday, accompanied by Mrs Pruden and family

Bay Of Plenty Times, 26 July 1911 PROPOSED NEW COUNTY
A petition in favour of the creation of a Te Puke county is now being circulated in the Te Puke and Maketu Ridings. The area of the proposed county lies between the Tauranga harbour on the west, the Whakatane boundary on the east and the Rotorua boundary on the south. The petition is in the hands of Mr A. F. Pruden, who has already secured a large number of signatures. It is intended to present the petition to the coming session of Parliament

Wanganui Chronicle, 21 August 1912 SALE OF THE OIL PAINTINGS
The auction sale of high-class oil paintings to-day at 2.30 at Veitch and Muir's rooms, promise to be a pronounce success. Quite a number of citizens have visited the rooms and admired the splendid display. Mr Pruden is much better known in the South Island, where he has done some very good work indeed, and this is practically his first visit to Wanganui. A sketch 'Putiki Pah' is included in to-day's sale and will no doubt find a purchaser. The Southern Press has referred in very flattering terms to Mr Purden's productions and we anticipate spirited bidding at to-day's sale. The pictures are now all hung, and may be inspected this morning

Bay Of Plenty Times, 19 June 1914 STOCK SALE
The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., will hold three sales in the county next week. On Friday a clearing sale will be held at Riversdale, Katikati, on behalf of Mr T. A. Pruden (Thomas Albert, Arthur's brother)

Te Puke Times, 27 April 1915 TE PUKE ROAD BOARD
The monthly meeting of the Te Puke Road Board was held on Saturday. Present: Messrs A. F. Pruden, C. Barrow and F. Bostock. Mr Pruden was voted to the chair

Te Puke Times, 7 July 1916 ARTHUR PRUDEN writes home from the front
We have been given permission by Mrs A. F. Pruden to publish the following extract from a letter she received this week from her husband, Sergt-Major A. F. Pruden, who is "somewhere in France" -
"We are billeted at present in a French village, just where, of course, I cannot say. The men are all in barns, bedded down with straw, etc. It is fairly cold weather just now, very much like Taranaki spring weather, a good deal of rain, mostly at night, with dull days and a cold wind. We go on a route march every afternoon, with packs up, and that warms us up, I can tell you. But it is pretty cold at night. I am living in a house with our Major and two sergeants, the acting quarter-master-sergeant, and Major's batman, and am very comfortable. We have a nice room to sit in, furnished with a warmer that sends heat out all around. By the time you get this I expect we will be in the trenches doing our bit and about time too. It is about eight months now that I have been in camp, and nothing done. We passed through a good bit of France coming here, and it is, without doubt, a beautiful country. No wonder the Germans wanted it. It was a great sight to see hundred of acres of grape vines. The whole country seems to be under crop, but in such small patches. A field of about ten acres will have in most cases about a dozen patches of crop, all in different stages of growth. They use every yard of ground right up to the doors of the houses, and also up the slopes and to the top of the hills. It must be all spade work, as the patches they have in are too small for a plough to be worked, especially on the hill-sides. There is hardly any stock to be seen, and in the country hardly a fence. The roads even are not fenced. How they get cattle from one place to another I don't know, unless they lead them. In the villages they have live hedges, and there are a good many trees about. In the summer it must be very pretty. At present the trees are just coming into leaf. The country must carry a great population, for there is a village every two or three miles, and farm houses in between. You never saw such old-fashioned houses as they have here - all built of stone or brick, with tile roofs. A lot of them have the date of their building let into the wall or roof with different coloured tiles or bricks. One in this village is dated 1871, which makes it 155 years old. Yet the street of the place are a disgrace. Some of them, or I may say, most of them, are only half a chain wide, with a ditch along one side half full of stagnant mud and water. All the slops and refuse from the houses are thrown into the streets, which in most cases are half up to the boot-tops in mud, so you can guess the state things are in. Inside the houses the people are as clean as any I ever saw, so I suppose it is the town boards that are to blame. There is no water supply or drainage of any sort. The people get their water from the public pumps by the bucket-full. Out of the towns the roads, or most of them are good, metalled in most cases, and level for miles. In some districts they are as white as chalk and as smooth as a table.
We are working seven days a week now, no holiday, even on Easter Monday, and we had none on Good Friday (yesterday). On Sundays we have Church parade in the morning and route march in the afternoon. The four Company Sergt-Majors went through orders last night as 2nd class warrant officers, so look our for 'swank' when i come home. We had a shuffle round of officers before we left Egypt and the Major of our Company was appointed 2nd in command of the 3rd battalion. We got a major form the 1st battalion and a grand officer he is. He will do me for the rest of my time in the army.
I am keeping very well, and like this part of the globe much better than the desert. Remember me to all friends.

Te Puke Times, 31 October 1916 A & P ASSOCIATION
A meeting of the Committee of the Te Puke Agricultural and Pastoral Association was held on Saturday evening. Mr H. A. Vercoe (President) occupied the chair.
Prior to proceeding with business, on the motion of the President, a vote of condolence was passed with Mrs A. F. Purden in her recent bereavement, and the Secretary was instructed to forward to her a letter expressing they sympathy of the Association and its appreciation of the services rendered by her late husband

Te Puke Times, 14 May 1918 MILITARY SERVICE BOARD
At a meeting of the Military Service board at Rotorua on Friday last, Mrs Pruden appeared to support the appeal of her only son, Pte. L. J. Pruden, who had been at the front for 14 months, and was now at Trentham camp, about to return with the 40th reinforcements. She said her husband had been killed at the front, and she wanted her boy to help on the farm. He had come back from the front on leave owing to his mother's application. - The Board informed Mrs Pruden that they would give her application most sympathetic consideration and send her their decision in a note

Bay Of Plenty Times, 11 September 1918 KATIKATI NOTES
The thirteen-roomed house, known as Junction House and owned by Mr Pruden, was burned down last Wednesday. The house was a hotel in the early days and was situated near the old Katikati-Te Aroha Track

Hawera & Normanby Star, 15 November 1918 DEATH OF GEORGE senior
... We regret having to record the first death from the epidemic, that of Mr G. Pruden, well known in this district and Ratikati, which occurred at 11 o'colock this morning. The deceased gentleman was taken with influenza last week, and on Sunday his condition was such as to necessitate his removal to the hospital, ehre he gradually grew worse, succumnbing this morning.
Te Puke Times, 18 November 1918
... The death took place at Tauranga last week of Mr George Pruden, father of the late Sergt-Major Pruden, of Te Puke, who lost his life on the Western front
Hawera & Normanby Star, 18 November 1918
... Word has been received in Eltham of the death at Te Puke of Mr Geo. Pruden, at the age of 76 years. Mr Pruden lived at Mangatoki for some years, afterwards removing to Rawhitiroa road, where he built the house on the farm now owned by Mr H. A. Woods. One of his sons, Lieut. A. Pruden, was killed at the front. Another son is married to a daughter of Mr C. J. Belcher, of Rawhitiroa

Bay Of Plenty Times, 29 March 1920 TE PUKE HAPPENINGS
Mrs Pruden's farm on the No 2 Road has been sold to Mr Grant of Mangere, at a satisfactory figure

Auckland Star, 11 July 1927 DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORTER
I read with pleasure your editorial on the 'Dairy Produce Exporter'. I am glad to see someone with more brains than I possess sees eye to eye with me. I consider the publication of such a paper as the 'Exporter' a waste of good money these hard times. The excellent papers of the larger towns of New Zealand are always ready to give ample airing to both sides of such an important question as the marketing and selling of our butter. I understood it was the policy of the Control Board to save money for the farmer. I am quite certain the bulk of the farming community would much prefer to do without such a publication as the 'Exporter' and get the cost of producing it added to their butterfat cheques. EVA PRUDEN, Tauranga

Auckland Star, 7 February 1933 TAURANGA NOTES
Miss Eileen Bennett, who has been visiting Tauranga as the guest of Mrs Pruden, Cameron Road, has returned to Hamilton

FOOT NOTES
* Arthur Pruden was a Ratepayer in 1908-09 on Section 32, Shaw Rd, Tauranga
* Eva Pruden (nee Clayton, widow) was living in Cameron Rd., Tauranga in 1928
* descendants of this family are still living No 2 Rd., Te Puke
* Thomas Albert Pruden (Arthur's brother) was also an artist. When the new hotel at Te Puke opened in July 1908, the Bay of Plenty Times reported on the opening.
They wrote: "The painting, papering and general decoration effected by Mr. T A Pruden of Tauranga, has given an artistic finish to the structure which does him the greatest credit"


PHOTO
the PRUDEN home at Rawhitiroa
thank you to anafred for the use of this photo taken from her posting

anafred is a direct descendant and writes:
... "The photograph was taken approximately 10 years ago (2004). There was at that stage still pieces of the original glass around the outside of the house although no windows were intact. The homestead is now in a very dilapidated state. it is situated on Anderson Road, Rawhitiroa which is on the outskirts of Eltham"
... "there is actually a "hidden" staircase behind the front fireplace (what I presume would have been the scullery/parlor) which leads to the attic which I was informed had been set aside for the "maids" quarters. The hallway of the house is wide enough to drive a small car down. From one of the top windows you used to be able to see the words "my love" in the stonework of the garden area. Unfortunately the last time I went there the cattle had destroyed most of this and it was just rubble"

the NOLAN buried Westland cemeteries as at Feb 2014
dates my be of death OR burial
born still babies not included in this list
some birth dates may be approximate, based on recorded age at death

? ALICE MARY Nolan
born: 1928
parents: Andrew Joseph NOLAN & Helen CUTTANCE
died 17 March 1931 aged 3
buried: Plot 6379, Block 360 at Hokitika with parents


? ANDREW Nolan
born: 1837 in Tipperary, Ireland
married: Mary SPILLANE 1871
(among the original settlers in Jackson Bay, arriving 12 April 1875)
children: 10
died: 5 September 1914 aged 77
Grey River Argus , 4 September 1914 An old and highly esteemed South Westland pioneer, Mr Andrew Nolan, passed away at his residence, Hokitika, yesterday morning. The deceased who was a native of Tipperary, Ireland, and 77 years of age, came to the West Coast in the early sixties. He was married at Stafford, and later on settled in South Westland at Okura where he carried on cattle raising on an extensive scale. Deceased some years ago retired from active work and came to reside in Hokitika, his sons carrying on the southern property. He leaves a widow and family of nine. There are three daughters and six sons, all well known settlers of South Westland. To the widow and family the sincere sympathy of the community will be extended
buried: Plot 6380, Block 360 at Hokitika with Mary & daughter Alice Mary


? ANDREW JOSEPH Nolan
born: 1893
parents: Andrew NOLAN & Mary SPILLANE
married: Helen CUTTANCE in 1921
died: 15 October 1950 aged 57
buried: Plot 1617, Block 87 at Hokitika with wife Helen


? ANNIE CATHERINE Nolan
born: unknown
daughter of: John MULVANEY of Antrim & Elizabeth BURNS of Donegal (died in NZ)
married: Matthew Nolan (1887-1972) 20 Oct 1920
died: 2 March 1924 of consumption
buried: Plot 8, Block 26 at Ross
* Matthew NOLAN remarried 29 August 1926 to Annie Josephine McGRATH (nee LAVERY). Matthew is buried at Christchurch (see link below)


? BRENDA MAY Nolan
born: 1933 in New Zealand
married: Keith Andrew Nolan
died: 6 July 2011 aged 78
buried: Plot 13, Block AI at Hokitika


? BRIDGET Nolan
born: unknown
died: 4 March 1872 aged ?
buried: Plot 1875, Block 118 at Hokitika


? CATHERINE Nolan
born: 1891
died: 9 May 1941 aged 50
buried: Plot 23, Block 5 at Whataroa


? COLIN JAMES Nolan
born: 1929 in Raetihi
married: Margaret Ann ?
died: 16 October 2010 aged 81
buried: Plot 24. Block crem 2 at Hokitika


? CRAIG MARTIN Nolan
born: 1974
died: 27 January 1987 aged 12
buried: Plot 49, Block R at Hokitika


? DANIEL Nolan
born: 1843
died: 9 April 1893 aged 50
buried: Plot 2632, Block 95 at Hokitika
West Coast Times, 28 June 1889 CHARITABLE AID COMMISSION
... Mr Cuddeford produced a list of names and amounts paid by paying patients. I charge to each district the cost of patients coming from that district, and the committee, if they think the patient can pay, communicate with the Trustees. The Trustees did not look to the patient or committee for payment unless requested to do so.
July - Daniel Nolan, 14 weeks 1 day (in hospital); no instruction to collect
West Coast Times, 20 April 1893 WESTLAND HOSPITAL TRUSTEES
Inward Correspondence - From the Dispenser forwarding 11s the property of Daniel Nolan, deceased - Received


? DENISE MAREE Nolan
born: unknown
parents: Martin & Marion Nolan
died: 21 August 1972 aged ?
buried: Plot 1616, Block 87 at Hokitika


? ELIZABETH Nolan
born: 1872
died: 9 August 1926 aged 54
buried: Plot 418, Block 22 at Kumara with Johanna Nolan (1844-1919)


? EILEEN MARY Nolan
born: 1926 in Ireland
married: Desmond Nolan
lived: Haast, South Westland
died: 24 October 1981 aged 55
buried: Plot 42, Block M at Hokitika


? FRANCIS MAURICE Nolan
born: 1953 in Te Awamutu
married: Mary Theresa O'CONNOR
lived: Christchurch
died: 16 October 2012 aged 59
buried: at Hokitika


? GARY KELVIN Nolan
born: May/June 1957
died: 17 June 1957 aged 17 days
buried: Plot 21, Block 1 at Whataroa


? HANNAH MARY Nolan
born: 1846
married: Master Mariner, Captain James Nolan (1838-1915)
their known children:
* 1867 - 1867 James Nolan
* 1869 - 1919 Charles Nolan
* 1870 - Elizabeth Nolan
* 1871 - 1880 Walter Nolan
* 1873 - Laura Nolan
* 1875 - 1894 Minnie Nolan
* 1877 - 1877 - Thomas Nolan
died: 25 August 1878 aged 31
buried: Plot 1845, Block 103 at Hokitika with 7 day old Thomas (1877) & 8 year old Walter (1880)
West Coast Times, 29 August 1878
NOLAN - At her residence, Sewell street, Hokitika, on the 25th inst., the wife of James Nolan, native of Melbourne, in her 32nd year
NOTE
Grey River Argus, 31 July 1915
NOLAN - At his residence, Chapel Street, on July 30th, Captain James Nolan, native of Dublin, Ireland. Aged 77 years. The Friends of the late Captain James Nolan, and of his Family are invited to attend his funeral, which will leave St Patrick's Church to-day (Saturday) at 2.30 p.m. for the Greymouth Cemetery


? HELEN Nolan (nee CUTTANCE)
born: 18 August 1899 in Okuru, South Westland
married: Andrew Joseph Nolan in 1921
died: 3 December 1987 aged 88
buried: Plot 1617, Block 87 at Hokitika with Andrew


? HELEN CUTTANCE Nolan
born: 8 May 1923 in Okuru
parents: Andrew Joseph NOLAN & Helen CUTTANCE
registered nurse, never married
died: 8 February 2001 aged 77
buried: Plot 13, Block AE at Hokitika


? ISABELLA CURRIE Nolan (nee McINTOSH)
born: 1879
married: Patrick 'Paddy' Nolan at Karanarua 23 June 1899
children: a girl & a boy
died: 7 September 1903 aged 24
cause of death: pregnant with their third child, Isabella was thrown from a horse. Unable to reach hospital because of a flooded river, she died in childbirth at Hendes Ferry, near Harihari (see link at Patrick)
buried: Plot 22, Block 5 at Whataroa


? JAMES Nolan
born: 1883
parents: Andrew NOLAN & Mary SPILLANE
married: 11 April 1907 to Lilian Jane Ritchie
died: 12 April 1962 aged 78
buried: Plot 1553, Block 84 at Hokitika


? JOHANNA Nolan
born: 1844
died: 16 April 1919 aged 75
buried: Kumara with Elizabeth Nolan (1872-1926)


? JOHANNA Nolan
born: 1894
died 6 March 1948 aged 54
buried Plot 6421, Block 357 at Hokitika


? JOHN Nolan
born: unknown
died: 9 January 1883 aged ?
buried: Plot 100 99, Block 3 at Stafford


? JOHN JOSEPH Nolan
born: 1916
died: 11 July 1970 aged 54
buried: Plot 4, Block 6 at Whataroa


? JOHN Nolan
born: 1840 in County Carlow, Ireland
never married
died: 20 May 1889 aged 49
buried: Plot 2931, Block 126 at Hokitika
Marlborough Express, 21 May 1889 HOKITIKA, May 20
John Nolan, a miner at Blue Spur, was killed in his sluicing claim this morning by a fall of earth. The deceased and his mate, John Keane, had a sluicing claim up the creek about two miles above the bridge. They were working in the face at the time, getting ready to sluice when a thin layer of dirt, containing about 13 cwt, peeled off without the slightest warning and struck Nolan, knocking him backwards over the tail-race. He was only partially buried, but the falling stones struck him in several places, and he never spoke. He moved his hands twice, and died as soon as he was extricated from the dirt
West Coast Times, 23 May 1889 FUNERAL
The funeral of John Nolan, killed in his claim at the Blue Spur on Monday, was very largely attended, especially by residents from the country districts. It is said that more vehicles were in the procession than have ever previously been seen together in the district
West Coast Times, 25 May 1889 SALE BY AUCTION, This Day
R. W. WADE & Co. - At 3 o'clock, on the premises of the late John Nolan, Blue Spur - rights to mining claim, water race, dams, also Residence Area with two-roomed cottage erected thereon


? KATHLEEN MARGARET Nolan
born: 30 September 1924
died: 13 August 1974 aged 49
buried: Plot 22, Block 1 at Whataroa


? KENNETH WALSH Nolan
born: 22 February 1930
died: 5 January 1978 aged
buried: Plot 5, Block 6 at Whataroa


? LAURA Nolan
born: March 1875
died: 31 May 1875 aged 2 months
buried: Plot 1844, Block 1903 at Hokitika


? LILIAN ANN Nolan (nee RITCHIE)
born: 1894
married: 11 April 1907 to James Nolan
died: 22 August 1979 aged 85
buried: Plot 1554, Block 84 at Hokitika


? MARTIN MATTHEW Nolan
born: 1959
married: Sharron Margaret
died: 18 June 1987 aged 28
buried: Plot 51, Block 5 at Hokitika


? MARY Nolan
born: 3 September 1954
died: 3 September 1954 aged 5 minutes
buried: Plot 2, Block 6 at Whataroa


? MARY Nolan (nee SPILLANE)
born: 1848
married: Andrew Nolan in 1871
(among the original settlers in Jackson Bay, arriving 12 April 1875)
children: 10
* 1872 - Ella Nolan
* 1873 - Mary Nolan
* 1874 - John Nola
* 1876 - Patrick 'Paddy' Nolan
* 1877 - William Dennis 'Dinnie'
* 1880 - Honora Nolan
* 1883 - James Nolan
* 1885 - Thomas Nolan
* 1886 - Matthew Nolan
* 1893 - Andrew Joseph Nolan
lived: Okura
died: 15 January 1920 aged 72
buried: Plot 6379, Block 360 at Hokitika with Andrew & daughter Alice Mary


? MARY CHRISTINA Nolan
born: 8 February 1922 in Ross
lived: in Hokitika
married: Samuel Gordon MITCHELL (1914-1970)
married: Steven Francis Nolan (1918-1997)
died: 2 August 2008 aged 86
buried: Plot 54. Block D at Hokitika with Samuel Mitchell


? MARY HONORA Nolan (nee RITCHIE)
born: 1883
married: William Denis 'Dinnie' Nolan (1873-1959) 16 May 1911
children: 5 sons
died: 23 January 1948 aged 64
buried: Plot 6414, Block 358 at Hokitika


? PATRICK 'Paddy' Nolan
born: 1875 at Arawata River, Jackson Bay, South Westland
parents: Andrew NOLAN & Mary SPILLANE
married: Isabella Currie McIntosh 23 June 1899 at Karangarua
died: 31 May 1951 aged 75
buried: Plot 6420, Block 357 at Hokitika


? PATRICK Nolan
born: 1871
died: 19 December 1928 aged 57
buried: Plot 2842, Block 110 at Hokitika


? PHILLIP WILLIAM Nolan
born: 1921
died: 12 August 1957 aged 36
buried: Plot 3, Block 6 at Whataroa


? THOMAS Nolan
born: 1885
parents: Andrew NOLAN & Mary SPILLANE
died: 8 November 1955 aged 70
buried: Plot 24, Block 5 at Whataroa


? THOMAS Nolan
born: March 1877
died: 3 April 1877 aged 7 days
buried: Plot 1846, Block 103 at Hokitika


? WALTER Nolan
born: 1871
parents: Captain James & Mary Hannah Nolan
died: 28 February 1880 aged 8
buried: Plot 1845, Block 103 at Hokitika
West Coast Times, 4 March 1880 NOLAN - On February 28th, (accidentally drowned), Walter Nolan, aged 8 years - R.I.P.
West Coast Times, 2 March 1880 The body of the unfortunate boy Walter Nolan, was found early yesterday morning by his father, Captain Nolan, on the beach a short distance from the spot where the fatal accident took place on Saturday afternoon. An inquest on the remains was held by the Coroner yesterday afternoon at Burke's Hotel. A jury, of which Mr Hudson was foreman, was sworn. The witnesses examined were Captain Nolan, and two boys named Lincoln and Dolan, who were bathing with deceased, who was only 8 years old. A verdict of 'Found Drowned' was returned. Deep sympathy is felt for Captain Nolan


? WILLIAM DENIS 'Dinnie' Nolan
born: 1877 at Arawata River, Jackson Bay, South Westland
married: Mary Honora RITCHIE at Bruce Bay on 16 May 1911
died: 28 November 1959 aged 82 at Okura aged 82 (BDM has aged 8 days)
buried: Plot 6413, Block 358 at Hokitika with Mary Honora


see also NOLAN buried Christchurch

PHOTO
Grave of ANDREW & MARY (nee Spillane) NOLAN
Plots 6379/80, Block 360 at Hokitika

the NOLAN buried Christchurch as at Feb 2014
born still babies not included in this list
some birth dates may be approximate, based on recorded age at death

? ALICE MARY Nolan (nee NEE)
born: 14 April 1903
parents: Thomas NEE & Hannah DUMPHY
married: James Tone Nolan in 1927
died: 14 November 1989 aged 86
status: widow
buried: Plot 2, Block 15B at Sydenham with husband James Tone

? ANNIE JOSEPHINE Nolan (nee CASSIDY)
born: 1871 in Waterford, Ireland
parents: unknown
married: Patrick Edward Nolan (1859-1911) in Dunedin 12 June 1894
- Patrick is buried Southern Cemetery, Dunedin
children: 2 known sons
died: 26 December 1950 aged 79
status: widow
buried: Plot 38, Block 19B at Sydenham

? ANNIE JOSEPHINE Nolan (nee LAVERY formerly McGRATH)
born: 1888
parents: Robert LAVERY & Sarah HYLAND
siblings: 8 known
married: Patrick Henry McGRATH 15 Oct 1918
- Patrick Henry McGrath, as Private 85748, died 1 month after they married, on 17 Nov 1918 during the Flu Pandemic at Featherston Training Camp
married: Matthew Nolan 29 August 1926
died: 9 April 1954 aged 67
status: married
buried: Plot 81, Block 8 at Ruru Lawn with 2nd husband Matthew

? ANTHONY JOSEPH Nolan
born: 39 December 1925
parents: unknown
married: unknown
occupation: Medical Detailer
died: 5 January 2005 aged 79
buried: Plot 344, Block 15 at Ruru Lawn

? ARTHUR JOHN Nolan
born: 19 September 1922 in London, arriving in NZ about 1950
parents: Richard NOLAN & Sarah Jane HORNIGOLD
married: unknown
occupation: English tutor
died: 11 August 1994 aged 71
buried: Plot 624, Block 11 at Memorial Park

? CATHERINE MARIA Nolan
born: 1842, arriving in NZ about 1867
parents: unknown
married: Michael Nolan (date unknown)
died: 12 May 1903 aged 61
buried: Plot 15, Block 41 at Linwood
Press, 14 May 1903 NOLAN - On the 12th inst., at Mill road, Spreydon, Catherine Maria, beloved wife of Michael Nolan, after a long and painful illness; aged sixty-one years. R.I.P. No flowers

? CECILIA MAY Nolan
born: 9 August 1900
parents: Thomas NOLAN & Mary GIBSON
married: no
died: 16 February 1974 aged 73
status: spinster
buried: Plot 328, Block 11 at Ruru Lawn

? CONSTANCE MARY Nolan (nee PEARSON)
born: 1877
parents: Richard Brooks & Mary PEARSON
married: William Paul Nolan in 1903
children: 3 known
died: 18 December 1939 aged 61
status: married
buried: Plot 264, Block 19 at Bromley
NOTE Otago Daily Times, 12 October 1914 PEARSON - On September 25, 1914, at the residence of her son-in-law (Mr W. P. Nolan), Waitahuna, Mary, relict of Richard Brooks Pearson, formerly of Dunedin; aged 80 years. Deeply regretted. R.I.P.

? DAPHNE MYRTLE Nolan
born: 1934 in New Zealand
parents: unknown
married: unknown
occupation: nurse
died: 23 July 2003 aged 69
buried: Plot 178, Block N at Avonhead with Leslie James (1933-2007)

? EDWARD FRANCIS Nolan
born: 21 June 1930
parents: unknown
married: unknown
occupation: Engineer with M.O.W.
died: 14 July 1992 aged 62
buried: Plot 92, Block J at Belfast cemetery

? EILEEN INEZ Nolan
born: 22 August 1909
parents: unknown
married: unknown
died: 24 May 1999 aged 89
status: home maker
buried: Plot 20, Block RC48 at Waimairi with James Phillip

? EILEEN KATHLEEN Nolan
born: 1908 in New Zealand
parents: unknown
married: yes, name unknown
died: 5 April 1958 aged 50
status: married
buried: Plot 373, Block 2 at Memorial Park

? ELIZABETH Nolan
born: 1830, arriving in NZ about 1869
parents: unknown
married: yes, name unknown
died: 5 January 1918 aged 79 (BDM has 75)
status: widow
buried: Plot 173, Block 47 at Linwood

? ELIZABETH JANE Nolan (nee BETHKE)
born: 15 August 1884
parents: John Frederick William BETHKE & Mary Jane JONES
siblings: 5 known
married: James Nolan 1909 in St Paul's (see photo)
died: 26 August 1974 aged 90
status: widow
buried: Plot 45, Block 46C at Sydenham with James

? ELLEN BRIDGET Nolan
born: 1833, arriving in NZ about 1895
parents: unknown
married: unknown
died: 20 November 1901 aged 68
status: spinster
buried: Plot 93, Block 40 at Linwood with Mary Kate (1856-1892)

? ELVINA EILEEN Nolan
born: 4 November 1926, arriving in NZ about 1953
parents: unknown
married: unknown
occupation: draughtswoman
died: 25 June 2009 aged 82
buried: Plot 625, Block 11 at Memorial Park

? ESTHER GERTRUDE Nolan
born: 1891 in New Zealand
parents: James Patrick NOLAN & Mary O'MALLEY
married: no
occupation: post mistress
died: 23 March 1917 aged 26 of pulmonary tuberculosis
buried: Plot 169, Block 37 at Linwood with 4 siblings
Press, 24 March 1917 NOLAN - On March 23rd, 1917, at her parents' residence, 122 Osborne street, Linwood, Esther Gertrude, the beloved daughter of James P. and Mary Nolan; aged 26 years. R.I.P. Late of Wilson's road. Deeply mourned

? ESTHER LORENZA Nolan
born: 1899
parents: possibly William Eugene & Kate (Catherine?) NOLAN
married: unknown
died: 24 April 1973 aged 74
buried: Plot 45, Block RC74 at Waimairi with Francis John (1900-1974 brother?)

? FANNY Nolan
born: 1893 in New Zealand
parents: John NOLAN & Sarah McLINDEN
married: no
died: 20 October 1914 aged 21 of tuberculosis
buried: Plot 173, Block 24 at Linwood with mother

? FRANCES MOIRA Nolan
born: 1940
parents: unknown
married: unknown
died: 10 September 1968 aged 28
status: married
buried: Plot 20, Block 4B at Sydenham

? FRANCIS JOHN Nolan
born: 23 October 1900
parents: William Eugene & Katherine NOLAN
married: unknown
occupation: immigration officer
died: 26 July 1984 aged 83
buried: Plot 45, Block RC74 at Waimairi with Esther Lorenza (1899-1973 sister?)

? FRANCIS JOSEPH Nolan
born: 1901 in New Zealand
parent: Nellie Nolan
married: Martha ROBINSON (1899-1974) in 1923
- daughter of Joseph Robinson & Margaret Sinclair
occupation: freezing worker
died: 29 March 1972 aged 70
buried: Plot 338, Block 7 at Ruru Lawn

? GEORGE THOMAS 'Tom' Nolan
born: 15 April 1915 in Waitahuna
parents: William Paul NOLAN & Constance Mary 'Connie' PEARSON
* George trialed for the All Blacks in 1935, represented Canterbury against Australia & the Springboks and played 9 Ranfurly Shield games
married: Thora Elsie SHELSTONE in 1940
occupation: grocer (taking over the store from his father)
died: 4 July 1998 aged 83
buried: Plot 79, Block 16 at Ruru Lawn with Thora Elsie

? HAROLD Nolan
born: 13 May 1930, arriving in NZ about 1945
parents: unknown
married: unknown
occupation: glass worker
died: 27 June 2000 aged 70
buried: Plot 215, Block 12 at Memorial Park

? ISABEL ELLEN Nolan (nee TOWLER)
born: 20 December 1911
parents: Walter TOWLER & Alice Ethel COTTRELL
married: Andrew James Nolan in 1929
died: 30 July 1974 aged 62
buried: Plot 39, Block AN59 at Waimairi

? IVY PATRICIA Nolan
born: 18 May 1918 in New Zealand
parents: unknown
married: unknown
died: 4 August 2004 aged 86
status: home maker
buried: Plot 397, Block A at Belfast cemetery with John

? JAMES Nolan
born: 1883 in New Zealand
parents: possibly Andrew NOLAN & Mary SPILLANE
married: Elizabeth Jane BETHKE in St Paul's 1909 (see photo)
occupation: motor driver
died: 25 December 1924 aged 41
buried: Plot 45, Block 46C at Sydenham with Elizabeth Jane

? JAMES Nolan
born: 1850
parents: unknown
married: unknown
occupation: fish hawker
died: 16 February 1886 aged 35
buried: Plot 111, Block 37 at Linwood

? JAMES Nolan
born: 1827, arriving in NZ about 1871
parents: unknown
married: yes, name unknown
died: 7 April 1904 aged 77 (but possibly 3 months earlier)
status: pensioner
buried: Plot 272, Block 43 at Linwood
NOTE James was a veteran of the Crimea war. Private with the 92nd Foot Regiment. He received the Crimea medal and one clasp, Turkish long service and good conduct medals

? JAMES Nolan
born: 1895 in New Zealand
parent: Sarah Nolan
died: 20 January 1896 aged 8 months
buried: Plot 99SWC, Block 23A at Linwood

? JAMES JOSEPH Nolan
born: 9 January 1914
parent: base born to Mary Ann Nolan (nee NIVEN)
died: 22 February 1914 aged 6 weeks (coroners warrant)
buried: Plot 48NWC, Block 44 at Linwood
Press, 23 February 1914 CHILD'S SUDDEN DEATH
James Joseph Nolan, six weeks old, died suddenly at his mother's residence, 213 Salesbury street, yesterday. There was no medical-man in attendance. It is supposed that death was due to natural causes. An inquest is to be held to-day, but the time was not fixed yesterday.
... the cause of death was malnutrition
... Mary Ann Nolan, married woman, stated that she had not seen her husband for four years and did not know where he was. He had left her. They had not been legally separated. Witness had had four children altogether. Two were dead. The first two were by her husband, the others being illegitimate. Both the illegitimate children were no dead.
NOTE Mary Ann married John Joseph Nolan in 1909
their children were:
1910 - Catherine Eileen Nolan
1911 - Francis Nolan
Mary Anne's other child was:
1912 - 1912 Mary Teresa Nolan

? JAMES MICHAEL Nolan
born: Jan 1894 in New Zealand
parents: unknown
died: 28 January 1894 aged 3 weeks
buried: Plot 169, Block 37 at Linwood with 4 siblings

? JAMES PATRICK Nolan
born: 2 July 1914 in New Zealand
parents: unknown
married: unknown
occupation: labourer
died: 1 December 1988 aged 74
buried: Plot 37, Block 15 at Memorial Park with Marie Alacoque (1924-1988)

? JAMES PHILIP Nolan
born: 1899 in New Zealand
parents: James & Hannah NOLAN
married: unknown
died: 27 December 1966 aged 67
buried: Plot 20, Block RC48 at Waimairi with Eileen Inez

? JAMES TONE Nolan
born: 7 December 1898 in Dunedin
parents: Patrick Edward NOLAN & Annie Josephine CASSIDY
married: Alice Mary NEE in 1927
occupation: post official
died: 23 April 1967 aged 68
buried: Plot 2, Block 15B at Sydenham with wife Alice Mary

? JOAN MARY Nolan (nee HOWARD)
born: 31 December 1900 in Christchurch
parents: Walter Richard HOWARD & Florence Emma LOVEGROVE
married: William Paul Nolan in 1942 (as his 2nd wife)
died: 24 October 1979 aged 78
status: married
buried: Plot 88, Block 4 at Memorial Park

? JOAN MARY Nolan
born: 1922
parents: unknown
married: unknown
died: 10 July 2004 aged 82
status: home maker
buried: Plot 383, Block 2 at Memorial Park with William Denis

? JOHN Nolan
born: 25 June 1911 in New Zealand
parents: unknown
married: unknown
occupation: P & T worker
died: 11 April 1992 aged 80
buried: Plot 397, Block A at Belfast cemetery with Ivy Patricia

? JOHN PATRICK Nolan
born: 5 Feb 1915 in New Zealand
parents: unknown
died: 12 February 1915 aged 7 days
status: prem baby
buried: Plot 48NWC, Block 44 at Linwood

? JOHN PATRICK Nolan
born: 5 September 1933 in New Zealand
parents: unknown
married: unknown
occupation: machinist
died: 23 January 2010 aged 76
buried: Plot 73, Block 8B at Sydenham

? JOSEPH MATTHEW Nolan
born: 1886 in New Zealand
parents: Thomas & Mary Nolan
married: Caroline Barbara STREETER in 1911
occupation: labourer
died: 28 July 1956 aged 69
buried: Plot 9, Block 3B at Sydenham

? LESLIE JAMES Nolan
born: 1932 in New Zealand
parents: unknown
married: unknown
occupation: bushman
died: 1 March 2007 aged 75
buried: Plot 178, Block N at Avonhead with Daphne Myrtle (1934-2003)

? LILLIAN MARGARET Nolan
born: 3 September 1911 in New Zealand
parents: unknown
married: unknown
died: 23 August 1999 aged 87
status: superannuitant
buried: Plot 47, Block RC68 at Waimairi with Thomas Bernard (1911-1968)

? MARCELINA 'Celena' Nolan (nee BELOTTI)
born: 17 July 1892 in Wairio, Southland
parents: Bernardo BELOTTI (1850-1934 of Italy) & Catherine O'DEA (1856-1913 of Ireland)
siblings: 4 known
married: Francis Nolan in 1920
died: 31 May 1979 aged 86
status: widow
buried: Plot 1103, Block Lawn at Waiairi

? MARGARET Nolan
born: 7 July 1922 in New Zealand
parents: unknown
married: unknown
occupation: dress maker
died: 30 December 2008 aged 86
buried: Plot 11, Block T at Avonhead

? MARGARET EILEEN Nolan
born: 7 January 1928 New Zealand
parents: unknown
married: unknown
occupation: bank secretary
died: 24 November 2003 aged 75
buried: Plot 345, Block 15 at Ruru Lawn

? MARGARET FRANCES Nolan
born: 1885 in New Zealand
parents: unknown
died: 28 May 1885 aged 5 weeks
buried: Plot 169, Block 37 at Linwood with 4 siblings

? MARIE ALACOQUE
born: 24 June 1924 in New Zealand
parents: unknown
married: unknown
died: 10 June 1988 aged 63
status: married
buried: Plot 37, Block 15 at Memorial Park with James Patrick (1914-1988)

? MARY Nolan
born: 1858, arriving in NZ about 1871
parents: unknown
married: unknown
died: 17 May 1930 aged 72
status: widow
buried: Plot 211, Block 37 at Linwood

? MARY KATE Nolan
born: 1856 in Ireland, arriving in NZ about 1880
parents: unknown
married: unknown
died: 2 April 1892 aged 36
buried: Plot 93, Block 40 at Linwood with Ellen Bridget (1833-1901)
Star, 8 April 1892 NOLAN - April 2, at New Brighton, Christchurch, New Zealand, Miss Mary Kate Nolan, native of Wexford, Ireland, after a long and painful illness, borne with Christian patience; aged thirty-six years. R.I.P. Home and Australian papers please copy

? MARY TERSEA Nolan
born: in New Zealand
parent: base born to Mary Anne Nolan (read John Joseph above)
died: 3 June 1913 aged 8 months of whooping cough
buried: Plot 48NWC, Block 44 at Linwood

? MATTHEW Nolan
born: 26 September 1886
parents: Andrew NOLAN & Mary SPILLANE
married: Annie Catherine MULVANEY 20 Oct 1920 (died 2 March 1924 & buried Ross)
married: Annie Josephine (formerly) McGRATH (nee LAVERY) 29 Aug 1926
occupation: farmer
died: 19 July 1972 aged 85
status: widower
buried: Plot 81, Block 8 at Ruru Lawn with 2nd wife Annie

? MAURICE WILLIAM Nolan
born: 1900 in New Zealand
parents: James Patrick NOLAN & Mary O'MALLEY
married: unknown
died: 30 October 1922 aged 22
buried: Plot 169, Block 37 at Linwood with 4 siblings

? MICHAEL Nolan
born: 1828, arriving in NZ about 1874
parents:
married:
occupation: taylor
died: 13 December 1914 aged 86 of senile degeneration of heart
buried: Plot 15, Block 41 at Linwood
Press, 16 December 1914 NOLAN - On December 14th, at 218 Barbadoes street, Michael Nolan; in his 86th years. Deeply regretted. R.I.P.

? MONICA Nolan
born: 1890 in New Zealand
parents: James Patrick NOLAN & Mary O'MALLEY
died: 6 September 1893 aged 3
buried: Plot 169, Block 37 at Linwood with 4 siblings

? PATRICIA MARY Nolan
born: 12 February 1932 in New Zealand
parents: unknown
married: unknown
died: 22 February 2009 aged 77
status: home maker
buried: Plot 92, Block J at Belfast cemetery

? PATRICK Nolan
born: 15 December 1910 in New Zealand
parents: Martin NOLAN & Ellen FITZGERALD
married: UNKNOWN
died: 5 March 1978 aged 67
buried: Plot 343, Block 12 at Ruru Lawn with Roseanna Ellen (1910-1992)

? PATRICK Nolan
born: 1885
parents: James NOLAN & Elizabeth Jane BETHKE
married: unknown
served as: Rifleman 29060 with 9th Reinforcements 3rd Battalion, G Company
died: 7 May 1943 aged 58
status: pensioner
buried: Plot 9, Block 2F RSA at Bromley

? PATRICK BERNARD Nolan
born: in New Zealand
parents: John NOLAN & Mary Byen O'CONNOR
died: 21 January 1921 aged 9
buried: Plot 211, Block 37 at Linwood

? PATRICK JAMES Nolan
born: 1853, arriving in NZ about 1874
parents: unknown
married: unknown
died: 11 January 1921 aged 67
buried: Plot 211, Block 37 at Linwood

? PATRICK THOMAS Nolan
born: 1877, arriving in NZ about 1883
parents: unknown
married: unknown
occupation: presser
died: 14 October 1948 aged 71
buried: Plot 60SS, Block 22 at Bromley

? PETER Nolan
born: 1887 in New Zealand
parents: unknown
married: unknown
occupation: carpenter
died: 15 September 1927 aged 40
buried: Plot 229, Block 27 at Bromley

? PETER SILVESTER Nolan
born: 1936 in New Zealand
parents: unknown
married: unknown
occupation: aircraft engineer
died: 1 January 2012 aged 75
buried: Plot 96, Block 4 at Avonhead

? RICHARD Nolan
born: 1894, arriving in NZ about 1950
parents: unknown
married: Sarah Jane HORNIGOLD in England
died: 17 September 1959 aged 65
buried: Plot 44, Block 1 at Memorial Park with Sarah Jane

? ROSEANNA ELLEN Nolan
born: 20 October 1910 in New Zealand
parents: unknown
married: unknown
died: 11 January 1992 aged 81
status: widow
buried: Plot 343, Block 12 at Ruru Lawn with Patrick (1910-1978)

? SARAH Nolan
born: 1853, arriving in NZ about 1873
parents: unknown
married: unknown
died: 11 June 1913 aged 60 of syncope
buried: Plot 173, Block 24 at Linwood with daughter Fanny

? SARAH JANE Nolan (nee HORNIGOLD)
born: 1891, arriving in NZ about 1950
parents: unknown
married: Richard Nolan in England
died: 23 November 1979 aged 88
status: widow
buried: Plot 44, Block 1 at Memorial Park with Richard

? TERENCE Nolan
born: 20 November 1924 in New Zealand
parents: unknown
married: unknown
occupation: fitters mate
died: 30 June 1999 aged 74
buried: Plot 86, Block J at Belfast cemetery

? THOMAS BERNARD Nolan
born: 1911
parents: William Eugene & Catherine NOLAN
married: unknown
died: 15 December 1968 aged 57
buried: Plot 47, Block RC68 at Waiairi with Lillian Margaret (1911-1999)

? THORA ELSIE Nolan (nee SHELSTONE)
born: 26 November 1916
parents: unknown
married: George Thomas Nolan in Christchurch 1940
occupation: book keeper
died: 30 November 2011 aged 95
buried: Plot 79, Block 16 at Ruru Lawn with George

? WILLIAM Nolan
born: March 1888 in New Zealand
parents: James & Elizabeth NOLAN
died: 26 October 1888 aged 7 months
buried: Plot 126, Block 37 at Linwood

? WILLIAM DENIS Nolan
born: 11 July 1915 in New Zealand
parents: possibly William Denis 'Dinnie' NOLAN & Mary Honora RITCHIE
married: unknown
occupation: farmer
died: 2 August 2004 aged 90
buried: Plot 383, Block 2 at memorial Park with Joan Mary (1922-2004)

? WILLIAM PAUL Nolan
born: 9 January 1880 in Hyde Strath, Taieri
parents: John NOLAN & Katherine 'Kate' COSTELLO (from County Kerry)
siblings: 8 known
married: Constance Mary 'Connie' PEARSON (1877-1939) in 1903
children: 4 known
married: Joan Mary HOWARD (1900-1979) in 1942
occupation: station master
died: 7 July 1961 aged 81
buried: Plot 264, Block 19 at Bromley with Constance Mary

? WINIFRED MAY Nolan
born: 1888 in New Zealand
parents: possibly Patrick James NOLAN & Mary SPILLANE
married: no
died: 4 March 1961 aged 73
status: spinster
buried: Plot 100, Block 4 at Ruru Lawn


see also NOLAN buried Westland

PHOTO
St PAUL'S TRINITY CHURCH, Christchurch in 1885
WEDDING VENUE of James NOLAN & Elizabeth Jane BETHKE
The foundation stone was laid 6 Nov 1876 and the building opened 28 Oct 1877
Because of its dangerous condition the tower was demolished in 1962

Elijah MILLS (1837-1902)
was born 19 Aug 1837 at Swinbrooke, Oxfordshire, England, a son of Daniel Mills (1796-1854) & Ann Watts (1799-1882)

Sarah MANDER (1840-1894)
Sarah was born 24 Aug 1840 at Aldsworth, Gloucester, England, a daughter of Thomas Mander (1799-1875) & Mary Kibble (1807-1882)

Elijah & Sarah married in Fullbrook, Oxfordshire on 27 Nov 1857
. they had 12 children .
. . 1 . .
1859 - 1932 George James Mills
. born Oxfordshire 21 Feb 1859
George married Fanny Rosa DAVEY (1870-1940) in 1893
. they were living in Weber when son George died of his wounds in Belgium WWI
their known children
* 1893 - 1917 George Elijah James Mills (Private 41838)
* 1895 - 1962 Alick Mander Mills
* 1896 - 1941 Harry Herbert Mills (+ Edith Margaret Cruikshank 1926)
* 1899 - 1973 Hira Charles Mills (buried Napier)
* 1901 - 1992 Allan Robert Mills (+ Lilly Irene Cook 1924)
* 1903 - 1978 Darcy Nelson Mills
* 1905 - 1954 Roger Bryce Mills
* 1907 - 1984 Archibald Norman Mills
* 1909 - 1994 Nancy Rosa Mills (+ Frederick William Sidwell 1920)

. . 2 . .
1861 - 1942 John Thomas Mills
. born Oxfordshire 14 July 1861
John married Ellen Elizabeth THRUPP (1878-1950) in 1897
. a daughter of Thomas THRUPP & Mary WILTSHIRE of Mauriceville (& Manawatu)
- Ellen had a brother, Private 11971, Ernest Thrupp, Killed in Action, Belgium
their known children
* 1898 - Violet Pansy Sarah Mary May Mills
. married Joseph Thomas Bradshaw Bradnock 1920
* 1900 - 1969 William 'Willie' Baden Robert Mills
. married Alma Margaret Millar 1925
* 1902 - 1977 Cecil Albert Alick Ernest Elijah Mills
. married Janet Wood Peters 1929
* 1903 - 1966 Minnie Stella Alice Helen Elizabeth Mills
. married Arthur Goodare 1922)
* 1906 - Ellen Edna Jessie Mills
. married Douglas McDonald 1928)
* 1908 - 1980 Archie Herald Edward Mills
* 1912 - Florrie Irene Maud Mills
JOHN THOMAS Mills died 19 Feb 1942 aged 81
ELLEN ELIZABETH Mills died 27 Sep 1950 aged 72
* they are buried Grave 9, Plot 14, Block 2 at Mangatainoka Cemetery

. . 3 . .
1863 - 1947 Herbert Mills
. born Gloucestershire
Herbert married Gertrude Alice LOUGHER (1881-) in 1909
. 1 of 11 children of David LOUGHER & Eliza BLANK settlers of Mangapapa
their known children
* 1911 - 1977 Geoffrey Herbert Mills
. graduated from Auckland University with a B.A. in 1937

. . 4 . .
1865 - 1901 Mary Ann 'Polly' Mills
- born Oxfordshire
Mary married George BURT in 1885
their known children:
* 1886 - 1950 William George 'Wig' Burt
* 1889 - 1918 Percy Peter Burt (+ Robinson)
* 1891 - 1972 Arthur Henry Burt (+ Edith Northcott 1919)
* 1894 - 1948 Edith Annie Burt (+ Charles Valentine Fittler 1920)
* 1896 - 1973 Amy Winifred Burt (never married, buried Kelvin Grove)

. . 5 . .
1867 - 1945 Thomas Mander Mills
- born Oxfordshire
Thomas married Jane Eliza CRALLAN (1867-1944) in 1894
- daughter of James CRALLAN & Elizabeth RICHARDSON of County Durham
their known children:
* 1895 - 1972 Kenneth Mander Mills (+ Rachel MacDairmid White 1922)
- Rachel died 29 February 2000 aged 102 & buried with Kenneth at Mangatera
* 1900 - 1980 Edna Elizabeth Mills (+ Jack Eaton 1922)
* 1906 - 1971 Clifford Crallan Mills
Bush Advocate, 29 April 1902 Mr T. M. Mills, the popular proprietor of the Dannevirke-Herbertville line of mail coaches, notifies that he has taken over the new stables at Mr J. Halligan's Club Hotel. The stables have been fitted up with every convenience and as Mr Mills has numerous horses and a large plant, he is in a position either to hire out saddle horses or vehicles on the shortest notice. Horses will be broken to saddle or harness as desired and are bought, sold, or exchanged
Bush Advocate, 11 April 1903 Messrs Collett and Edkins, coachbuilders and ironfounders, have just completed to the order of Mr T. N. MILLS, of the Club Hotel Stables, a drag which the latter intends running regularly between Dannevirke and Mangatera for the conveyance of passengers. The vehicle is well-constructed and will seat twenty-four persons. The top of the vehicle has been framed with Australian blackwood and is pannelled with kauri. It has a full-lock platform and under-gear, has six springs, is fitted with Collinge's patent axles and has a removable top, this being suitable for picnic parties. The vehicle has been artistically painted by Mr Horton (one of Messrs Collett and Edkins employees), the colours selected being green for the body with dark lake picked with gold, the fine lines being in orange. The under-gear is painted yellow, picked out with chocolate and fine lined with blue. The seats are upholstered in maroon leather. A feature of the drag is that it is fitted up with a powerful double break which grips both the front and back of the wheels. Mr Mills is to be commended for his enterprise in securing such a useful vehicle and he will, doubtless, meet the reward he deserves
Bush Advocate, 16 February 1907 PROSPECTS of a company to be called
The DANNEVIRKE-HERBERTVILLE Coaching & Carrying Company, Limited
THOMAS MANDER Mills died 11 January 1945 aged 77
- he is buried Grave 32, Block F at Settlers Cemetery, Dannevirke
HEADSTONE READS:
In loving memory of Jane Eliza Mills, died 30th March 1944, aged 77 years
Also Thomas Mander, husband of the above Died 11th Jan. 1945, aged 77 years

. . 6 . .
1869 - Elizabeth 'Bessie' Mills
- born Oxfordshire, arrived in New Zealand aged 4
nothing else known about Elizabeth

. . 7 . .
1871 - 1912 Elijah Frederick Mills
- born Oxfordshire
Elijah married Alice Marion THOMS in 1905
their known children:
* 1906 - 1938 Frederick James Mills
* 1907 - ? Rema Daphne Mills (+ Henare Te Rere 1924)
* 1909 - 1986 Herbert Harold Mills (+ Anne Mullally 1927)
ELIJAH FREDERICK Mills died 7 April 1912 aged 40
- he is buried Plot 10, Block 11 at Old Gorge cemetery, Woodville
ALICE remarried in 1913 to Leonard Norman LEWER (1893-1937). She applied for a separation order in Hawera in 1917 on the grounds that he failed to provide sufficient means of support for her and their child and on the grounds of persistent cruelty

. . 8 . .
1874 - 1874 Annie Laity Banfield Invererne Mills
born on board the Invererne
- the Invererne was originally named the 'Anne Laity Banfield'
ANNIE died aged 2 months

. . 9 . .
* 1875 - 1876 William Herbert Mills
WILLIAM HERBERT Mills died aged 6 months

. . 10 . .
1877 - 1915 Albert William Mills
Albert married Maria Harriet TOPLISS (1875-1955) in 1899
their known children:
* 1900 - 1918 Eva Jessie Mills (during Flu Pandemic)
* 1903 - 1985 Mary Constance Mills (+ Ernest Hamilton Riseley 1928)
ALBERT WILLIAM Mills died 26 May 1915 aged 38
- he is buried Grave 9, Block 11 at Old Gorge Cemetery, Woodville
Maria next married in 1916 to his brother, Harry Charles Mills

. . 11 . .
1879 - 1957 Harry Charles Mills
Harry married Elizabeth Alice HOARE (1884-1908) in 1902
their known children:
* 1903 - Myrtle Myra Mills (+ Vannet Chrichton Millar 1927)
* 1904 - 1995 Ivy Beatrice Mills (+ Albert Fisher 1927)
Harry next married Maria Harriet MILLS (nee TOPLISS) (1875-1955) in 1916
(widow of his brother Albert William Mills, above)
MARIA HARRIET Mills died 14 Jan 1955 aged 82 & buried Old Gorge, Woodville
HARRY CHARLES Mills died 16 Sep 1957 aged 78 & buried Old Gorge, Woodville

. . 12 . .
1883 - 1931 Ernest Jesse Mills
Ernest married Margaret Daisy BEST (1886-) in 1906
- born in Tasmania to George BEST (1840-1917) & Esther LAWSON (1843-1903)
their known children:
* 1906 - 1909 Jessie Burnie Mills (aged 2?, buried Old Gorge, Woodville)
* 1910 - Esther Lawson Mills (+ James Horace Smith 1928)
* 1911 - 1913 George Ernest Mills (aged 1)
* 1912 - 1984 Aileen Margaret Mills (+ Edward Stephen Redward 1931)

Sarah Mills died 6 July 1894 aged 53
Elijah Mills died 28 Feb 1902 aged 64
- they hare buried Grave 18, Block 8 at Old Gorge Cemetery, Woodville
THEIR HEADSTONE READS:
In loving memory of
Elijah Mills, died Feb 28 1902, aged 64 years
Also Sarah, beloved wife of above, died July 4 1894, aged 53 years

see also:
* MILLS buried Manawatu
* Thomas Mander Mills
* MILLS who served for New Zealand WWI
* WEBER Cemetery Dannevirke

PHOTO
Grave of Elijah & Sarah
at Old Gorge Cemetery, Woodville

unusual names on the Wesport cemetery database 1867-1873

George ABER aged 20 (miner)
buried: 1 December 1868 at Orowaiti cemetery
reason: drowned
* other:
BDM also has George Aber aged 20 (only Aber surname listed on BDM)
Grey River Argus, 5 December 1868 A miner named George Aber has been drowned at the Ohiki River, Buller District. The Westport Times says that his brother, Edward Aber, reached town on Tuesday evening, 1st instant. Both brothers had been working for some time up the Lyell river. The canoe in which the deceased was crossing is described as having been a most miserable apology for a boat, scarcely deserving the name of boat or canoe. The crossing-place, in anything like ordinary weather, is a very safe one, though the boat at no time was capable of holding two persons with any degree of safety. The only paddle in use also was a make-shift, a short-handled shovel, which was used by the boatman, Fred Moore. We understand the boatmen are subsidised by receiving a free license, which is certainly equal to whatever outlay it would be to have a good boat provided for such a crossing. Either there should be some other kind of subsidy or some penalty enforced on obtaining such subsidy; but these are matters too often only remedied by serious accidents of this kind.
NOTES I believe this was George Albert Aber, born in 1841 at Mint Street, Bermondsey, 9th of 12 children to William ABER (formerly A'Bear, see link) & Hannah BAKER, as on this extensive family tree site ABER. They also seem to think this was 'their' George, the only trouble being an incorrect age. Click all links to discover more

John CACICK aged 30
buried: 14 October 1868 at Orowaiti cemetery
reason: drowned
* other: nothing on BDM or newspapers

Margaret A. COUBROUGH aged 7
buried: 25 February 1869 at Orowaiti cemetery
reason: general debility
* other: nothing on BDM or newspapers

James ERWINE accountant aged 30
buried: 21 August 1867 at Orowaiti cemetery
reason: consumption
* other: nothing on BDM or newspapers

William EVERTE aged 33
buried:28 November 1867 at Orowaiti cemetery
reason: land slip
* other:
Colonist, 3 December 1867 Fatal Accident Near Westport A very melancholy accident occurred about one o'clock on the morning of November 26th, at the Caledonian Lead by which two men met with a most sudden death... at the inquest the verdict by the jury:- "That the said Thomas KILBURN and William EVERESTE were by misfortune killed by an accidental fall of earth, attributable solely to natural causes and not to any negligence or carelessness of themselves or others" The funeral of the two unfortunate men to place on Nov 28th. There was between 400 and 500 miners and others present, the mates of the deceased being next to the corpse

Michael HENIG aged 32
buried: 13 November 1869 at Orowaiti cemetery
reason: natural
* other:
BDM has Michael HENIG aged 82 (only Henig recorded death on BDM)

James Batman HILBECK aged 27
buried: 16 Dec 1868 in mass grave at Orowaiti cemetery
reason: accident at Giles Terrace
* other:
JAMES BALMAN HILDECK was killed on December 16 at Giles Terrace, Buller district. The deceased was standing near the wash-boxes at the side of the creek, a stone weighing about three or four hundred-weight, and which took two men to lift, fell from a truck at the mouth of the tunnel, a distance of sixty feet, and struck the deceased on the side. Driver was attempting to hold the stone when it slipped on to the shoot. Driver and Griffiths (deceased's mates) called "Look out," and the deceased jumped a distance of eight feet, but the stone caught him on the right shoulder, broke his arm, almost severing it, and crushing him so severely about the chest that he died on the spot. The Coroner's jury added "great carelessness was attributable to Griffiths and Driver"

John HOFFREN aged 42
buried: 10 January 1871 at Orowaiti cemetery
reason: abscess of brain
* other:
West Coast Times, 16 January 1871 John Hoffren, a native of Belgium, died on the 9th inst., at the District Hospital, Westport. He was admitted about three months ago, with symptoms of disease of the brain, which he attributed to injuries of the head, received some two or three years back, when he was the subject of a violent assault at Hokitika, An examination after death disclosed the existence of extensive disease of the base of the skull and of abscess of the brain. Deceased was well-known as a prospector both in this province and in other parts of New Zealand, and was much respected by all who knew hi,

Alfred JEPHCOTE aged 19 months (born in NZ)
buried: 31 August 1872 at Orowaiti cemetery
reason: catarrh
* other:
BDM also has Alfred Jephcote aged 19 months

Anne KAPLER aged 31 (from Germany)
buried: 22 November 1871 at Orowaiti cemetery
reason: cerebral disease
* other: nothing on BDM or newspapers

Ellen KOPINAM aged 6 days
buried: 4 April 1869 at Orowaiti cemetery
reason: convulsions
* other: nothing on BDM or newspapers

John LEECE aged 33 (baker from Isle of Man)
buried: 5 February 1871 at Orowaiti cemetery
reason: drowned near the old school
* other:
West Coast Times, 7 February 1871 John Leece, baker, was drowned at Westport this morning while bathing

Lucritia MARRIS aged 39 (wife of William)
buried: 7 December 1872 at Charleston cemetery
reason: known given
* other:
BDM has Lauretta Marris aged 89 which is incorrect
she was born Lauretta HORE 1833 in Devon, England & married William Marris in Melbourne in 1853
their children were:
* 1854 - Annie Lauretta Marris (born Melbourne)
* 1855 - James Barmby Marris
* 1856 - John Marris
* 1858 - William Percival Marris
* 1859 - Thomas Marris
* 1860 - Albert Edward Marris
* 1862 - Emma Jane Marris
* 1864 - Elizabeth Marris (born Dunedin, Otago)
* 1866 - Samuel Arthur Marris
* 1868 - Amelia Marris (born Charleston, West Coast)
* 1870 - Lauretta Marris
NOTE Grey River Argus, 18 May 1904 Another old and esteemed resident of the district has passed away (says the Westport Times). Mr William Marris, senior, of the firm of W. and J. Marris, timber merchants, died at 7 o'clock this morning, at his residence, Waimangaroa. The deceased was in his seventy-sixth year and death resulted from general break-up of the system. Mr Marris was a native of Nottingham, England. Deceased was a man of most kindly nature, beloved by all who knew him. He was always a conscientious church worker and was a Past master of the Phoenix Masonic Lodge, Westport. He leaves four daughters and three sons - all grown up. His wife predeceased him at Charleston in 1872.

Mary McGOOLVEN aged 43 (from Ireland)
buried:30 May 1869 at Orowaiti cemetery
reason: apoplexy
* other: nothing on BDM or newspapers

Ellen NOICE aged 27
buried: 13 July 1868 at Orowaiti cemetery
reason: luamp fever ??
* other:
BDM has Ellen NOICE aged 27 (only 3 other recorded deaths of this name)

Charles OSTERLAND aged 51 (miner from Germany)
buried: 5 June 1872 at Orowaiti cemetery
reason: drowned
* other:
BDM has Charles Osterland aged 51
Daily Southern Cross, 8 June 1872 A well-known miner, named Charles osterland, or German Charlie, is missing from Deaman's Creek, Westport. It is feared that he has been drowned

Joseph PUFFLETT aged 27 (born Essex, England)
buried: 19 August 1870 at Orowaiti cemetery
reason: killed by fall of earth, iron fence
* other:
BDM has Joseph PUFFLETT aged 27 (only 1 other recorded death of this spelling)
Colonist, 9 September 1870 On August 29, at the Caledonia Terrace, Joseph Pufflett was killed through the fall of a large mass of earth in his claim. Deceased's brother, Robert Pufflett, was buried up to the throat, and was very much crushed and bruised
The Westport Times informs us that a melancholy and fatal accident occurred near Caledonia Terrace on the 29th ult., resulting in the death of a miner named Joseph Pufflett, and the serious injury of his brother Robert Pufflett. From what we can gather, there were three men in the claim, which is situate on a spur leading to Donovan's Creek, and within a short distance of Caledonia Terrace. The party were working by ground-sluicing, the two brothers being engaged at the face, while a third attended to the boxes some distance away. The deceased, when the accident occurred, had charge of the hose, and the elder with a shovel was easing down the face, when a large mass of earth gave way unexpectedly, completely burying the deceased, and covering the survivor to the throat. The third mate, owing to the position of the boxes, was not in view of the accident, which fortunately witnessed by Peter Gray and another man, who immediately made for the scene, and who succeeded, after half an hour's labor, in extricating the surviving brother. Joseph Pufflett, when discovered, was found to be dead, and, but for the timely assistance, Robert must have met with a similar fate, on man, while the work of extrication proceeded, being fully engaged keeping him free from the debris that continued to fall. The survivor is very much crushed and bruised, and it was deemed expedient by Dr Thorpe, who was quickly in attendance, not to remove him

William David RUSZ aged 26
buried: 8 April 1873 at Charleston cemetery
reason: accidentally drowned, Incumbent of St Marks Church, Charleston
* other:
BDM has nothing recorded on any event for this name
Colonist, 11 April 1873 Another name has just been added to the terrible list of persons who have lost their lives by drowning in that of the Rev W. D. Rusz, who lost his life while bathing in the surf at Charleston, in company with Mr Montague Browne, editor of the Charleston Herald. This gentleman was educated at King's College, London and was associated with the Bishop of Nelson in the very active labors in the east of London, which preceded their arrival here. We can well believe that the sudden loss of one whom he had so carefully trained, and then intimately connected with, almost from childhood, will be a sad blow to his Lordship now absent in England, and now the less so that this is the second of his protegees who has been drowned within the space of a few months, the Rev Mr Guskin having met his death in crossing the Aorere river (the funeral was attended by 400 persons)

Henry TIBBY aged 47 (from England - Publican)
buried: 20 December 1867 at Orowaiti cemetery
reason: liver complaint
* other:
Colonist, 3 January 1868 TIBBY - December 20, at the Westport Hotel, Westport, Nelson Province, Mr Henry Tibby
NOTE Grey River Argus, 25 October 1866
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP - The Partnership hitherto existing between John Dick and Henry Tibby, Bakers and Publicans, Twelve-Mile and North Beach, has this day been dissolved by mutual consent. The business in future will be carried on by John Dick, to whom all debts must be paid

John WITTLESEA aged 59
buried: 20 March 1868 at Orowaiti cemetery
reason: jaundice
* other:
BDM has John WHITTLESEA aged 59 (only person in NZ recorded with that name)

Anne WORMALL aged 30 (from Ireland)
buried: 4 January 1869 at Orowaiti cemetery
reason: accidentally burnt
* other:
BDM has Annie Wormall aged 30
Colonist, 8 January 1869 a Mrs WARMOLL, who burnt herself severely at Giles Terrace a few weeks ago, has died in the Westport Hospital from the injuries she received

Romana ZALA aged 51 (miner from Italy)
buried: 18 August 1872 at Orowaiti cemetery
reason: drowned, Lyell
* other:
BDM has Romana ZALA aged 17
Grey River Argus, 26 August 1872 On Sunday evening last, a melancholy accident took place below the Lyell Junction, resulting in the death by drowning of Roseno Zala and James Edmondson (database has Edminson), both residents of Lyell. Zala was a cousin of the prospector of the same name who opened the now famous reef in that district. The accident occurred by the canoe being swamped on the rip of a fall and it adds greatly to the distressing character of the affliction that one at least, if not both lives would have been saved had a boar been available. On the intelligence reaching Antonio Zala at the reef on Sunday evening, all the workmen in the Alpine Company volunteered to search for the bodies, but up to Tuesday morning their efforts had been unsuccessful. The deceased Zala leaves a wife and children in Europe. Edmondson is well known on the Coast, having been in the employ of Mr McBeath, draper, Hokitia and Messrs Thomas and McBeach, Charleston. His friends are resident in Lancashire
NOTES a week earlier ... 'Highly favorable news has come to hand from the Lyell district. Affairs in the Little Wonder and Excelsior claims are progressing most satisfactorily. A report is current that in Zala's claim, twenty pounds weight of nearly pure gold has been obtained (a value in NZ$ as I write this of $449,218)
* Charles Zala (1848-1900) is also buried at Orowaiti. Database has him from Switzerland
Press, 26 February 1900 Charles Zala, who sustained a compound fracture of his skull while working on his claim at German Gully on Wednesday, died on Friday night. He never regained consciousness. At the inquest, a verdict of 'Accidental Death' was returned

PHOTO
JOHN MARRIS (1830-1904)

known TWOMEY GROOMS in New Zealand 1880 - 1932

* Brian Leo Twomey (1894-1975)
...married Hilda Myra KEMBLE (1890-1987) in 1923
- daughter of Charles John KEMBLE & Katherine MORGAN

* Daniel Twomey
...married Sarah Ann DURHAM in 1880
their known children:
* 1882 - John William Twomey
* 1883 - Mary Twomey
* 1885 - Sarah Ann Caldwell Twomey
* 1887 - 1966 Horace Mace Twomey
* 1889 - 1900 Daniel George Twomey (aged 7 months)
* 1892 - Olive Maud Sibyls Twomey
* 1894 - Rosina May Twomey
* 1897 - Daniel Denis Twomey
* 1900 - George Twomey
* 1902 - Eileen May Twomey

* Frederick George Twomey (1866-1893)
- born Wellington to Michael Henry TWOMEY & Elizabeth COOPER
...married Louisa Caroline HODGSON (1869-1923) in Wellington 1885
- born Dunedin to Robert HODGSON & Martha HAYES
their known children:
* 1886 - 1948 Louisa Isabel Twomey (born Wellington)
* 1888 - 1961 Walter Frederick Twomey (born Sydney)
* 1893 - 1974 William George Twomey (born Sydney)
Frederick married Emily Rosa HENNING (1867-1913) NSW 1891 (2 children)
He married Ada Marianne REID-ROBERTSON (1872-1938) NSW 1915 (5 children)
FREDERICK died 8 July 1933 in Chatswood, New South Wales

* Jeremiah Matthew Twomey (1847-1921)
The Honorable Jeremiah Matthew Twomey, Member of the Legislative Council, was employed on the Wellington ?Chronicle,? ?Evening Post,? ?Wanganui Herald,? ?Timaru Herald,? and ?Press,? Christchurch and purchased the ?Temuka Leader? in 1881
...married Teresa Mary HUGHES in 1882
their known children:
* 1883 - Mary Josephine Twomey
* 1885 - Ernest Matthew Towmey
* 1886 - Emily Teresa Towmey
* 1889 - Kathleen Julia Twomey
* 1891 - Margaret Melbourne Twomey
* 1892 - 1917 Francis Hugh Twomey (killed in Palestine)
* 1894 - Brian Leo Twomey

* John Twomey (1859-1908)
...married Kate Edith NEWSHAM (1859-1927) in 1885
- daughter of Thomas NEWSHAM & Mary Louisa LETHBRIDGE
their known children:
* 1886 - 1899 Ada Mary Twomey
* 1888 - 1972 Thomas Gerald Twomey
* 1889 - 1903 Una Julia Twomey
* 1889 - 1889 Ina Kate Twomey
* 1891 - 1974 John Newsham Twomey
* 1892 - 1968 Fleta Constance Twomey
* 1894 - 1960 William Royden Twomey
* 1896 - 1918 Hugh Michael Twomey (killed in France)
* 1897 - 1873 Louisa Kathleen Twomey
* 1899 - 1899 Frederick Twomey

* John Christopher Twomey (1889-1962)
...married Ellen Margaret COLLINS (1896-1974) in 1926

* John Newsham Twomey (1891-1974)
...married Kathleen CHADWICK (1900-1970) in 1932

* John Patrick Twomey (1894-1936)
...married Mabel Irene SMITH (1903-2002) in 1921

* John Thomas Twomey
...married Ethel Muriel BENNETT (1896-1938) in 1927

* John Thomas Matthew Twomey
...married Doris May VEEVERS in 1918
Evening Post, 26 January 1918 A pretty wedding was solemnised by the Rev Father Campbell at St Anne's Church, Newtown, on Tuesday last, the bride being Miss Doris May Veever, daughter of Mr and Mrs P. Veevers, of Liverpool, England, and Mr J. T. Twomey (well known in sporting circles), eldest son of Mr and Mrs P. M. Twomey of bay View-raod, Lyall Bay. The bridesmaids were Miss Monica Twomey (sister of the bridegroom) and Miss Nellie Lang. The bride, who was given away by Pte J. Flannagan, wore a white silk dress, veril and orange blossoms, and cattied a beautiful bouquet of white roses and sweet peas. The bridesmaids were in white embroidery dresses, with black tulle hats, and each carried shower bouquets of pink sweet peas. The bridegroom's present to the bridesmaids was a gold brooch each. Mr and Mrs J. Twomey left for the north the same day

* John William Twomey
...married Nellie GARDENER (1883-1971) in 1909
their known children:
* 1910 - Olive May Twomey
* 1913 - William Thomas Twomey

* Joseph Henry Twomey (1888-1964)
...married Freda Arline Blanche HOLMES (1897-1972) in 1928

* Joseph Thomas Twomey (1865-1915)
...married Emma DURRANT (1859-1916) in 1887
their known children:
* 1888 - 1917 Joseph Oscar Twomey (killed in Belgium)
* 1889 - James Henry Twomey
* 1891 - Henry John Twomey
* 1893 - 1951 Emma Ada Twomey
* 1895 - Ruby Grace Twomey
* 1907 - James Daniel Twomey
JOSEPH died 8 Sep 1915 aged 50
EMMA died 3 Sep 1916 aged 57
- they are buried Plot 157, PUBLIC2 at Karori, Wellington

* Maurice Twomey (1891-1959)
...married Margaret Rose TWOMEY (1902-1995) in 1930
their known children:
* 1931 - 2011 Eileen Margaret Mary Twomey (spinster)

* Michael Twomey
...married Ellen CASEY in 1884
their known children:
* 1887 - Ellen Twomey
* 1890 - Daniel Twomey
* 1893 - Patrick Twomey

* Patrick Twomey
...married Mary Adelia RIVERS (1892-1977) in 1923

* Patrick Joseph Twomey (1892?1963)
... driven by an intense religious concern to work for the relief of suffering among lepers in the Pacific islands, as well as raising money to help eradicate leprosy in the Pacific, Patrick Twomey travelled there frequently to assess needs and oversee the expenditure of the Lepers' Trust Board
...married Christine Margaret FARROW in 1924
... PATRICK Twomey took ill in the New Hebrides (Vanuatu) in 1963 and was transferred to Suva, where he died on 1 August, aged 71. Christine Twomey predeceased him in 1962. They were survived by three sons, one of them a Marist priest, and one daughter, a Dominican nun. He was buried in Bromley cemetery, Christchurch.

* Patrick Martin Twomey (1886-1920)
married Elsie Grant McKAY (1885-1972) in 1913
- daughter of Donald McKAY & Barbara McGREGOR
Press, 17 August 1920 TWOMEY - On August 13th, 1920, at Taumarunui, Patrick Twomey, dearly beloved son of Patrick & Margaret Twomey, Ashburton; aged 34 years. R.I.P.
ELSIE next married Henry Wilcox in 1929

* Patrick Michael Twomey
- Irish born, he was a grocer in Wellington
...married Mary WALSHE in 1884
their known children:
* 1886 - 1972 Abigail Rose Twomey (spinster, Karori)
* 1888 - Margaret Twomey
* 1890 - John Thomas Twomey
* 1892 - 1963 Patrick Joseph Twomey (see his link above)
* 1894 - Mary Twomey
* 1901 - Monica Julia Twomey
MARY Twomey died 8 April 1926 aged 60 in Wellington
PATRICK MICHAEL Twomey died 26 Sep 1929 aged 73
- they are buried Plot 13 S, ROM CATH at Karori

* Thomas Twomey
...married Bridget BRADLEY in 1886

* William Royden Twomey (1895-1960)
...married Bertha Henrietta MEDLEYS (1895-1986) in 1925


the TWOMEY BRIDES

PHOTO
The Honorable JEREMIAH MATTHEW TWOMEY

Benjamin EDE (1833-1925)
...married 24 April 1853 in Reigate, Surrey to:
Amy BREWER (1831-1912)
...they had 12 children
* 2 children were born in Surrey
* in 1856 they emigrated to Geelong, Victoria on the 'Arabian' & had 3 children
* they moved to New Zealand in 1861 on the Omeo
* in 1862 they moved to Mount Peel with 5 children
* in 1863 they settled in Ashburton & had a further 7 children
* at Amy's death in 1912 they had 10 children living & 90 grandchildren
* in 1921 Benjamin said he had 92 grandchildren

In 1917 a news article appeared in their local paper
Ashburton Guardian, 30 July 1917 A remarkable record of war service is held by the family of Mr Benjamin Ede, of Hampstead, (Ashburton) no less than 16 of his grandsons having enlisted and gone to the front.

Their names are:
* Arthur Edward Aldridge (1886-1970)
* Benjamin Ede Aldridge (1889-1965)
* Frederick James Aldridge (1892-1962)
...~~~
? Benjamin's daughter Mary Jane Ede (1859-1948)
married Arthur Wheeler ALDRIDGE 10 March 1884 & had 7 children


* Alfred James Ede (1890-1961)
* Thomas Edward Ede (1883-1951)
* Walter Henry Ede (1893-1962)
...~~~
? Benjamin's son Edward Ede (1854-1912)
married Clara Elizabeth ALSOP (1855-1930) in 1878 & had 18 children


* Eldrick McRae Ede (1892-1952)
...~~~
? Benjamin's daughter, Elizabeth Ede's (1874-1949), base born son
(Eldrick McRae Ede married Alice Evelyn 'Eva' MARSDEN in 1915. A son, Pilot Officer Raymond Benjamin Ede (1922-1944), was killed in action in Germany. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross)
Elizabeth Ede married Walter Albert HILLYER (1870-1906) in 1895 & had 6 children
- one of their sons was another of the 16 grandchildren:
* James Benjamin Hillyer (1896-1972)


* Joseph Henry Ede (1896-1937)
...~~~
? Benjamin's son Benjamin EDE (1866-1927)
married Bessie KING (1873-1960) in 1890 & had 14 children


* Arthur William Osborne (1884-)
...~~~
? Benjamin's daughter Fanny Ede (1861-1922)
married James OSBORNE in 1878 & had 13 children


* Benjamin Alfred Scott (1877-1942)
...~~~
? Benjamin's daughter Margaret 'Maggie' Ede (1856-1901)
married James SCOTT (1842-1911) in 1874 & had 6 children


* Stephen Alexander Skilling (1892-1947)
...~~~
? Benjamin's daughter Lucy Amelia Ede (1869-1939)
married William Cochrane SKILLING (1870-1934) in 1890 & had 12 children
(Another son, William James Skilling, married Jane Ellison MILLER in 1913. A son, Victor David Skilling (1913-1945) served with the Fiji Guerillas in WWII. He was Mentioned In Despatches)


* Arthur Herbert Yaxley (1894-1961)
* Albert 'Reginald' Yaxley (1896-1979)
...~~~
? Benjamin's daughter Annie Ede (1871-)
married Arthur YAXLEY (1868-1931) in 1893 & had 8 children


* Robert Stanley Young (1895-)
* William James Young (1893-1927)
...~~~
? Benjamin's daughter Amy EDE (1864-1927)
married William YOUNG (1864-1939) in 1888 & had 11 children


AMY EDE died 4 January 1912 aged 80
BENJAMIN EDE died 30 June 1925 aged 92
- they are buried together Plots 17 & 18, Area 101 at Ashburton cemetery

NOTE
Ashburton Guardian, 25 May 1921
Benjamin Ede looks back - Ashburton 1864-1921


PHOTO
Pilot Officer NA425973, Raymond Benjamin Ede
Killed In Action 26 April 1944 in Budenbach, Germany aged 22
* son of Eldrick McRae Ede (1892-1952)
* grandson of Elizabeth Ede (1874-1949)
* great grandson of Benjamin Ede (1833-1925)

Benjamin EDE (1866-1927)
born in Ashburton to Benjamin EDE & Amy BREWER, married in 1890 to:
Bessie KING (1873-1960)
born in Devon, England to Richard KING & Elizabeth LIDDLE

BENJAMIN & BESSIE had 14 children:
(born in Ashburton, South Canterbury)
... 1
1892 - 1967 Amy Elizabeth Ede
Amy married Henry George CAMERON in 1910


... 2
1893 - 1956 Ernest Edward Ede
Ernest married Elizabeth HAAR (1891-1969) in 1912
daughter of Johann Diedrich HAAR & Mary McCLELLAND


... 3
1895 - 1897 Laura Helena Ede
LAURA died 17 March 1897 aged 18 months in Ashburton


... 4
1896 - 1937 Joseph Henry Ede
Joseph married Eileen Dorothy SHUKER (1897-1991) in 1920


... 5
1898 - 1983 Ruby Jane Ede
Ruby married Cecil Thomas HUNT (1902-1966) in 1928


... 6
1899 - 1952 Harold James Ede
Harold married Elizabeth LUSK (1896-1974) in 1924
daughter of John LUSK & Annie RANNINGTON


... 7
1901 - ? Maud Irene Ede
Maud married John McCONNOCHIE in 1927


... 8
1902 - 1991 Florence Mabel Ede
Florence married Richard Newton HUGHES (1903-1984) in 1923
son of George Henry Jackson HUGHES & Ada Jane WILLS

... 9
1904 - 1974 William Robert Ede
William married Effie Florence WOOD (1905-1999) in 1924
daughter of Stephen Henry WOOD & Margaret 'Maggie' CREAMER


... 10
1905 - 1974 Gerald Ede
Gerald married Muriel May PHELPS (1905-1969) in 1931
daughter of John PHELPS & Florence Evelyn May WAY


... 11
1906 - 1995 Benjamin Raymond Ede
spouse not found


... 12
1908 - 1994 Arthur Edgar Ede (twin)
married Margaret Wallace PURDIE (1912-1978) in 1932
ARTHUR died 24 April 1994, his 86th birthday


... 13
1908 - 1994 Percival 'Percy' Stephen Ede (twin)
Percy married Mabel Emily Mary REDDECLIFFE (1908-1974) in 1930
PERCY died 7 May 1994 aged 86, 13 days after his twin Arthur


... 14
1911 - 1989 Gladys Bessie Ede
Gladys married James Felix BURROWS (1911-2002) in 1931
son of James BURROWS & Bernice GOOD


Benjamin EDE died 11 June 1927 aged 61
Bessie EDE died 10 Aug 1960 aged 87
- they are buried together Plot 19, Area 20 at Ashburton cemetery


PHOTO
HEADSTONE of Gerald & Muriel May Ede
Plot 561, Old Lawn Area Ashburton cemetery

Benjamin Ede (1833-1925) married Amy Brewer (1831-1912) 24 April 1853 in Reigate, Surrey. (journal in progress for Ben & Amy and their 11 children -

Mr BEN EDE's EXPERIENCES
...(taken from Papers Past)
Ashburton Guardian, 25 May 1921 - LIFE'S LONG SPAN

ASHBURTON IN THE 'SIXTIES
...To few people is it given to be able to look back over a life extending to 88 years and still be able to remember clearly and discourse interestingly of the varied experiences that go to make up that lengthy span.
This is found, however, in the case of Mr Ben Ede, of Wellington Street, Hampstead, who chatted to a "Guardian" reporter yesterday. Cheery and contented, the old man was a mine of reminiscences, and he related a great deal of the history of Ashburton from its early days. He saw Ashburton first in 1862, and has lived here since 1864, a stretch of 57 years.
"Out of my lifetime of 88 years I have been working for 80 years," said Mr Ede with pardonable pride, "and I can say I have done plenty for the country but not much for myself. As for New Zealand, I have helped to people it. I am the father of 11 children, and have 92 grandchildren and over 100 great-grandchildren."

BORN IN SURREY
...Born in Surrey in 1833, Mr Ede commenced life's long labours at the early age of eight years. His first job was keeping birds off the crops, at the munificent wage of fourpence a day and "find" himself. It was not long before the 'young shaver' was promoted to a job driving horses. The horses were then harnessed in front of each other, so that the three in a team could walk in the furrow with a boy to drive them.
...Mr Ede spoke with scorn of the rising generation whom it was proposed to keep at school till they were 16 beacuse they could not stand work. "Look at me, at 88 years. I have been working for 80 years, and am none the worse for it," he exclaimed. "Children were not pampered with fine food in my young days, either. I never saw a leg of mutton in my father's house. Threepennyworth of 'pieces' was all we saw of meat, and that only twice a week. I believe a lot of the ills among the rising generation are due to 'fine' feeding. We were more contented and happy in those days than the great majority today."
...The early Victorian days are well remembered by Mr Ede. He touched interestingly on Queen Victoria's marriage and the celebrations at that time, which included a 'treat' in the park near his home town. There were few railways in those days, and Mr Ede recounts the story of how Queen Victoria made a triumphal progress from London to Brighton in her carriage. Very shortly afterwards the railway was opened between these two places

ARRIVAL IN DOMINION
...When as a young man Mr Ede left the Homeland, Australia was his goal. He came out on the Arabian, with his wife and two infant boys, to Geelong, where he settled for some time. While in Australia his family was increased by the addition of three girls. From Australia the family set sail to Dunedin on a ship packed with men eager to get to the gold diggings at Gabriel's Gully. Of the 300 men on the ship not one was over 30 years old, said Mr Ede. Included in the cargo were 30 stowaways, the two first Cobb's coaches, and the first inspector of police in Otago. Mr Robert Alcorn, once a well-known resident of Ashburton, was among the passengers. "Food was scarce on the boat," said Mr Ede, "although I was not consuming much of it, and when the steward appeared with the meals there was a rush for the viands. I remember the steward appearing once at the head of the companion way and, evidently in disgust at the rush of people who surrounded him, tipped the contents of the dish on the deck and let the passengers scramble for it like dogs. I think it was the exceptional number of stowaways which caused the shortage of provisions."
...It was in 1862 that Mr Ede first came to Canterbury, and was engaged by Mr Acland to go to Mount Peel and engage in making bricks for the homestead there. Mr Acland lent Mr Ede a Sydney tip-dray (the size used for carting a yard of shingle) and a single horse to transport his wife and five children with all their belongings to Mount Peel. The dray's load was increased by the addition of another man, his wife, and two children. "You can guess how much of the world's goods were in our possession when so small a dray accommodated so large a party," said Mr Ede.

FIRST GLIMPSE OF ASHBURTON
...It was on this journey that Mr Ede had his first glimpse of Ashburton, destined to be his home for so many years. There was not much to see in those days - tussock and 'wild Irishman' everywhere, with a good deal of flax where the railway line now runs. The bed of the river, according to Mr Ede, is four or five feet higher to-day than in those days, owing to the constant accumulation of shingle from the hills.
...Turton's accommodation house stood near the river, but the ford was two or three miles up, just above the intake of the present Wakanui Creek. It was called the Timaru crossing, and the regular bullock track to it over the plains left out Ashburton, breaking off from Dromore. There was an accommodation house at Dromore later, and no doubt its position as a break on the main road caused the cutting up into town sections of an acre at Dromore. Many people never considered the site of Ashburton as the coming centre, and Mr Ede, like Mr Andrew McFarlane, was among the number, and neglected the opportunity to buy cheaply the town sections made available by Mr Park's survey at a later date.
...Before finally settling in Ashburton in 1864 Mr Ede spent some time at Mount Peel, and later on Longbeach. Here he was again engaged in brick-making for Mr John Grigg. The first load moved was a crop of rye which Mr Grigg took off the southern terrace of the Ashburton River near the spot now named Wheatstone. Even after the railway came through, Mr Ede carted grain to Christchurch for Mr Grigg at the same price as the railway freight. It was not that freights were so high, but that labour was cheap. Mr Ede got 1s a mile each way for this work, loading on both outward and return journeys

THE GREAT FLOOD OF 1868
...The great flood of 1868 was the interesting subject raised by Mr Ben Ede in speaking of his recollections of Ashburton during the past three score years. He was living just below Digby's Bridge at the time, and he gives a graphic account of the heavy two days' rain that preceded the deluge. This had the effect of melting the record snow that preceded the downpour, and the two sources combined to let three separate torrents loose upon Ashburton.
...
Mr Ede tells how his wife and himself watched the rapid rise in the waters of the Ashburton River. Higher and higher rose the flood, bearing on it turgid waters "any quantity of sheep" from the up-country stations. Presently Mr and Mrs Ede saw a bed floating past, which Mrs Ede recognised as belonging to Mrs Williamson, living higher up the river. It transpired later that the Williamson's sod house was completely washed away by the flood, and Mrs Williamson almost accompanied it. With great presence of mind she tied herself to a post in the sheepyards until rescued and taken to higher ground.

THE ACCOMMODATION HOUSE
...The serious nature of the rise of the river was borne home on Mr Ede, and he mounted his horse to go into Ashburton to discover what was happening at Turton's accommodation house. When he came to the Mill Creek he found that the river had here burst its banks, and was rolling along an old course towards the town. It may be stated here that this branch of the flood waters found its way through the Domain ponds and across the present site of the post office, landing up at the rear of the High School grounds before pushing through the Netherby of to-day to join the old Wakanui Creek. Still another torrent broke through at Winchmore and flowed down the plains, passing Ashburton beyond the present cemetery.
...When Mr Ede reached Ashburton he found Turton's house was fairly safe. Certainly a little water was getting in, but it was perched on a little knob near the present bridge which may be seen to this day. The stables were on lower ground, and the horses were standing in water trace-high. The main flood reached to the present site of Robertson's mill, and extended over hundreds of acres at Tinwald. There was not a thing to be seen above the roaring flood, and yet there was flax and other growth 9ft high thereabouts.
..."It would be a bad job if we had another flood like that to-day," Mr Ede pertinently remarked. "The riverbed itself is three or four feet shallower than in those days owing to its own action in bringing down shingle; also, its course is choked with willows, gorse, and other growth, and about Ashburton its bed has been narrowed and its course obstructed by the rubbish dumps of 50 years."

THE HEN'S EXPERIENCES
...An amusing incident in connection with the flood was related by Mr Ede. The waters swept the homestead of a Mr C. Reid on the river terrace at Westerfield, and, of course, did great damage. Among other flotsam which the deluge bore away on its bosom was a small haystack, which was later found miraculously intact where it had grounded a mile away. A hen had been sitting on this new style of Noah's Ark, and it was the only fowl remaining to Mr Reid after the flood. The story ends triumphantly by the hen hatching out a full brood of chickens from the eggs, which, like her, had defied the fury of the elements. Talk about the luck of the wet hen!
...Stories such as the foregoing naturally led to an enquiry as to what other 'amusements' the pioneers had. Mr Ede could not think of any off-hand, but brightened up when horse-racing was suggested. Yes, there was some very comical horse-racing in those days, and he could remember a kind of super-steeplechase which lasted about an hour. There was one 'old grey nag' which on one occasion "jibbed and would not start for a long time," but when at length he was got going he went so fast that he was still in time to win the race.
...Pig-hunting was another sport which Mr Ede recalled with great pleasure. There were "any amount" of wild pigs between Ashburton and Digby's Bridge in those days and great were the hunts to bring these fellows down. Even the golden glamour that falls upon events long past could not induce Mr Ede to speak appreciatively of the eating qualities of wild pig, especially the old ones; "and we were well used to hard tack in those day," he added.

WEATHER LESS SEVERE NOW
...The weather in Canterbury has sobered down since former days, in the opinion of Mr Ede. This was especially the case with the prevailing winds, both nor'-west and sou'-west. The latter used to blow with great violence and piercingly cold for three days at a time, rain being continuous. As for the nor'-westers, it was hard to believe to-day the ravages which they wrought 30 and 40 years ago. They would literally lift the whole surface soil off land prepared for sowing and deposit it lower down. Gorse hedges three feet in height were obliterated from the landscape in these big blows, and one could ride for miles without knowing that any such obstruction existed. Mr Ede recalled that on one occasion he and his son were ploughing land for cropping near Methven, and Mr Andrew McFarlane, riding across from Alford Forest, stopped to speak to them. He asked what had become of the hedges; but, of course, he knew they had acted as dams to collect the flying soil and were themselves 'snowed under' in the process. Mr Ede believed that tree-planting had been mainly responsible for the lessened violence of nor'-westers in recent years.

COMIC OPERA JUSTICE
...The majesty of the law was little regarded in the early days of Ashburton's history, as Mr B. Ede's account of judicial procedure will show. In fact, the justice had more of that rough and ready style which nowadays is associated with the court-rooms of the Western States of America. Mr Ede says for the matter of that the charges were seldom any more serious than the procedure, drunkenness being the staple on which the magistrates had to adjudicate.
...The first policeman in Ashburton was Constable Horniman, and his equipment was so scanty that he had not even a lock-up, says Mr Ede. A small lean-to was the make-shift for this inseparable adjunct of the law, and the intrepid Horniman was not long before he secured a lodger. Drunkenness was the cause of the arrest and the prisoner was an old man from the bush who had previously followed the more exciting pastime of a whalers in the Southern Seas. The magistrate in those days was Mr Moorhouse, of Greenstreet and Shepherd's Bush, and he was duly sent for to try the old man.

MERCY FOR MALEFACTOR
..."Now, Mr Moorhouse was a thorough sport," said Mr Ede, kindled to enthusiasm by the memory, "and when he arrived at the 'gaol' the prisoner was lying on the broad of his back, snoring. Horniman went to awaken him, but Mr Moorhouse protested against this treatment of the offender. 'Let him lie,' he said, 'But what will I do with him?' asked the perplexed Horniman, baulked of the glories of giving evidence at the trial. From Mr Moorhouse came the generous reply: 'Let the old fellow alone till he wakes, then give him a pint of beer and send him home.'" Evidently the quality of mercy was not strained in those days, even if justice was not held too rigidly.
...Later on the lock-up attained a new dignity, continued Mr Ede, offenders against the law being accommodated in some stables. The stables were anything but gaol-bird proof, and the policeman was obliged to chain up his charges. On one occasion when the narrator was in the tap-room at Turton's accommodation house, a drunk managed to break his chains to come over to the house for a mug of beer. Having received this solace, the disciple of Bacchus returned of his own accord to 'durance vile' to await his sentence in the morning. With regard to Mr Andrew McFarlane's escapade in appearing as proxy for an escaped drunk, Mr Ede remembered the occasion and chuckled over it with great good humour.

SOME STERN REALITIES
...Turning from the comic opera of justice, Mr Ede related some of the stern realities of life when he first settled at Ashburton in 1864. For the first three months his diet made up of wild pig which, as Mr Ede stated previously, was not an attractive diet at the best of times. His first house he built of sods with his own hands just below the present site of Digby's Bridge. He stated that the excavation made to obtain the sods may still be found near the Timaru crossing of the Ashburton River.
...This modest little roof-tree, the first home of this pioneer in his adopted country, consisted of two rooms, no chimney, no windows and no doors, except such as were covered with sacking. To this house he brought his wife and seven children, and was troubled no more by the "housing problem." To the kind-hearted as expression of pity for this humble home circle naturally springs to the lips, but Mr Ede banishes any such sentiment by his sturdy declaration that he and his were quite as happy in their two rooms of sod as any of the young people in bungalows to-day with chimneys, doors, windows and electric light, all complete.
...Having settled his family in this "Englishman's Castle," Mr Ede went off to Orari to work for Mr Tripp. The Rangitata Crossing was then about two miles above the present railway bridge and people were punted across. The bullock teams, often with their wagons hitched on behind, were let go to swim across as best they might. Mr Ede remembers the spectacle of their swim across as an exciting event and often very amusing, especially when the leaders struck ground and stupidly halted while the tail of the team were still in the swirl of the current.
...While Mr Ede was away at Orari, his wife had the charge of a household of seven little ones at the two-roomed sod house near Digby's. In addition to these cares she walked the three miles to Turton's to do a day's washing, carrying a three-months' old baby with her. (The infant is still alive and working in Ashburton.) This she did several days in the week. Like Mr McFarlane, Mr Ede asked what the women of now-a-days would do in like circumstances.

FOUNDING OF ASHBURTON
...Of the founding of Hampstead, Mr Ede could say very little, except that the Chalmers' family was settled there very early. The first two farmers at Ashburton were Mr Hunt and himself. Mr Ede's first crops were oats and potatoes, and later, wheat. His first crop of wheat he carted all the way to Geraldine to have it ground. Geraldine then was called Rakapuki from the name of the bush in the neighbourhood.
...Settlement was slower on the plains than up towards the hills, although the latter was then, as now, only the lightest grazing country, said Mr Ede. The reason why all the big families seemed to gravitate at that time towards the hills was that the timber was there to provide buildings. Ashburton did not really begin to grow until the railway came through and "from then on, as you know, its extension has been steady and its days prosperous," concluded Mr Ede


NOTES
from NZETC written 1903, with early photos: ASHBURTON was first surveyed and partly pegged out in 1863, by Mr. Robert Park
... The first settlers of the Ashburton district went there in the early fifties as squatters and flockowners. Mr. Thomas Moorhouse took up a large run near the present town, and Mr. Moore, of Glenmark, settled similarly at Wakanui. Other settlers arrived gradually, and it was those sturdy, persevering pioneers who began the efforts, which, having been worthily continued by their successors, have transformed the wilderness into a veritable agricultural paradise.
* Mr. William Turton acted as fordsman on the river
* Mr. Louis Berliner established the first store
* John Grigg took up the (later famous) Longbeach run in 1865
* Mr Fooks constructed a water-race 6 miles long on Mr Reid's farm in 1869
* Mr Mainwaring was appointed clerk to the Council in 1877
* Mr Thomas Bullock was the first mayor
Others later were: Hugo Friedlander, Donald Williamson, Rudolph Friedlander, Thomas Sealy, Joseph Sealy, Alfred Harrison. David Thomas, John Orr, Charles Reid and William Henry Collins
* the first Ashburton Borough Council met in 1878. The first councillors were:
Donald Williamson, Weymouth Roberts, Robert Shearman, James Campbell, Andrew Orr, George Parkin, Edward Saunders, Rudolph Friedlander and Joseph Ivess

* The first building in Ashburton was an accommodation house built on a ferry reserve on the northern bank of the Ashburton River in 1858 by William Turton. William Turton also ran a ferry service and was the Postmaster

* Benjamin Ede was the first farmer in the county of Ashburton

* Benjamin Ede had 16 grandsons serving in WWI

The following text (and photo) was taken from the very interesting story on early Ashburton which was originally written in the Ashburton Guardian 30 August 1918 from the reminiscences of Alexander Hewson and mentions many of the names and facts as has Benjamin Ede's reminiscences above
See the link for the full story and more photos at:
Back Country Musterers - behind Geraldine
* ... There were no sheep on Orari Gorge Station when the Smiths went there, but 2000 sheep were brought from Mount Peel shortly afterwards. There being no woolshed on the place, the shearing was done on a tarpaulin the first season. The terms Smith had Orari Gorge from Mr Tripp was a fixed price per year, with a percentage on the increase of sheep and the wool per sheep. The first house built at Orari Gorge was built of totara slabs, cobbed with clay, and roofed with snowgrass tussock. The first part of the present woolshed (the first woolshed) was built in 1860. The first shearers in the shed were Tom Burgess, Harry Sorby, Jim Kimber, Charley Weddell, James Pithie, and Charlie Rippingale. The first five miles of fencing done on Orari Gorge were posts and four rails; there were no wires or standards to be had in those days. The winter of 1862 was the hardest ever experienced at Orari Gorge Station, the snow around the woolshed being four feet deep. No sheep were seen for six weeks, all, being under snow, but the losses were light on account of the sheep being able to get snowgrass tussocks to eat beneath the snow. The losses on the plains were four or five times heavier than on the hills. The summer of 1864 was the driest ever experienced in the district, no rain falling for nine months. The Orari River was dry as far up as tie Black Birch Creek. Ben Ede went to Orari Gorge in 1863, and burned a kiln of bricks to build a large station house, but the bricks were used to build a shearer's hut and sheep-dip. The big house was built of wood taken from the bush, most of the timber being hand-sawn...
* ... Among the instances of animals returning to where they were bred, I recall that when Ben Ede (now living in Hampstead) left Mount Peel, after making and burning the bricks for the present Mount Peel House in 1865, he and Mrs Ede and family were coming from Mount Peel to near Digby's Bridge, the first place Ben Ede settled in Ashburton. They came by bullock dray. When they were having their lunch ? they had brought a cat from Mount Peel over the Rangitata, they let the cat out of the box while they had lunch. When they looked for pussy she had disappeared. The cat returned to Mount Peel three weeks later. How it crossed the Rangitata no one knows, but we surmised it swam, as there were no bridges over the river then. I know a horse that was ridden from Rangiora to Mount Peel ? a two days' journey, fording all the rivers. It was turned out at Mount Peel with the other horses. In the morning the horse was gone, and 48 hours after the horse was in Rangiora...

* WILLOWBY, is a farming locality 11km south west of Ashburton.
Early settler, Ben Ede, obtained willow cuttings from the banks of the River Avon in Christchurch and planted them by the stream that passed close to his homestead. From these tress the district got its name

PHOTO
ORARI GORGE STATION, Canterbury
where Ben worked for a time for Mr Tripp
This is a similar hut as the first home of Ben & Amy where they lived and raised 7 of their 11 children. Theirs had no windows or doors and was made of sod.

Photograph taken in 1943 by John Dobree Pascoe
Sheep musterers and dogs standing in front of a hut on Orari Gorge Station, Canterbury. The musterers are, from left:
*FRED STEVENSON, *ALEC McLEOD and *DAN SCULLY
The hut had been the home of a boundary rider and was known as the Devonshire Arms. It was originally built of cob with a stone chimney and a thatched roof.