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this was an ANZAC project undertaken by janilye & ngairedith to honour the
(nearly 300) fallen soldiers that are commemorated on the Caulfield, Melbourne, War Memorial. Every soldier was thoroughly researched individually and all information is faithful to that available (many sources)
It was hoped all the soldiers' biographies would have been completed by ANZAC DAY 2013. Unfortunately, we ran out of time and there are still a few remaining.
These will be completed shortly
NOTE care was taken to edit overly sensitive information but this is a 'Roll of Honour' journal and some details may be graphic to some


names taken from Caulfield Memorial Stone. Caulfield Park, Hawthorn Road, Melbourne. The memorial is a metal plaque set in a rose garden (see link)
IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE MEN AND WOMEN
WHO DIED IN THE CAUSE OF FREEDOM

On the night of July 19, 1916, on a slice of lush farmland just north of the tiny town of Fromelles, the Australian Imperial Forces fought their first battle in France.
By morning, 1900 Australian men lay dead and 3100 were injured or missing. Outnumbered two to one, the men were ordered to cross a 400-metre patch of ground to reach the German lines — fields already covered by the bodies of English soldiers killed in a similar battle the year before. A few made it through, only to be cut off, captured or killed as they tried desperately to return to the Allied trenches.
It was high summer. During the next few days, German forces dragged hundreds of bodies from the fields to avoid disease and buried them in graves near the village. Most were recovered but one mass grave — at Pheasant Wood — remained undiscovered for 90 years
The bodies of more than 200 soldiers killed behind German lines were recorded officially as 'having died in the neighbourhood of Fromelles'. As at this date there are photos of 87 of these lost men of Fromelles with the remainder yet to be found and added to the above site

... go to the site of Tim Lycett and Sandra Playle for more of that story on our
LOST DIGGERS of Fromelles

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ALLISON, James William - Private 1869
- born Dec 1891 Leongatha, son of James & Margaret Allison, 95 Murray St, Caulfield
- served with 59 Infantry Battalion - 2 to 5 Reinforcements
- embarked from Melbourne 8 July 1916 on HMAT Ajana
- KILLED IN ACTION 11 May 1917 "In The Field" France aged 26.5
- III. C. 1. Queant Road Cemetery, Buissy, France
* 5' 6", fair complexion, brown eyes (6/6 vision in each), light brown hair
* a letter sent to Mrs Allison, 26 Morrice St, Caulfield on 8 Dec 1919 re the inscription on War Graves, was returned and forwarded to her correct address, 95 Murray St, Caulfield


AMES, Basil - Private 6768A
- born 21 Feb 1898, at Black Flat (later named Glen Waverley), to Basil AMES (1863-1943) & Jane WILSON (1867-1918), attended Black Flat State school & Stott and Hoare's business college
- a Clerk from Murrumbeena, Victoria
- served with 22nd Battalion, A.I.F.
- embarked from Melbourne 11 May 1917 on HMAT Ascanius
- father, Basil Ames, Neerim Rd, Murrumbeena (also Atkinson St, Oakleigh)
- KILLED IN ACTION May 20 1918 in France aged 20
- Grave 8, Plot 3, Row B Mericourt-L'Abbe Communal Cemetery Extension, France
* 5' 5½", medium complexion, brown eyes, brown hair, birthmark left of neck
* personal effects of 3 discs, wallet, photos & belt sent to Neerim Rd, Murrumbeena
* Oakleigh and Caulfield Times Mulgrave and Ferntree Gully Guardian,
22 June 1918
... Another brave young soldier has paid the supreme sacrifice. Signaller Basil Ames was killed in action while fighting for King and country. He was born at Black Flat on February 21 1898. He was a scholar of the Black Flat State school, under Mr Burt and afterwards under Mr Lord, and subsequently attended Stott and Hoare's business college. He enlisted on January 23 1917, and sailed from these shores on May 14 1917. He was in camp in England, where he spent many happy days amongst his father's people whilst on leave. Before he enlisted he belonged to the Snapshots from Home League, and took many snaps to send over to the trenches to gladden the hearts of the brave boys over there. "Bas" (as he was familiarly called) was the only son of Mr and Mrs Ames, of Nerrim-road, Murrumbeena. He was a good boy, and well respected and liked by everyone who knew him. It was the painful duty of the Rev. T. Allday to convey the sad news to his parents, who have been the recipients of very many messages of sympathy in their sad, but proud, bereavement
* Basil's father, Basil Ames, was born 1863 in Kent, England and died in 1943 in Melbourne. He was a builder of Neerim Rd., Murrumbeena. Basil's mother Jane was born 1867 and died at a private hospital in South Melbourne 30 October 1918 just 5 months after son Basil was killed


* ANDERSON, Donald Richard, Private 7438 (see John Edward below)
- NOTE Donald is not on the Memorial at Caulfield
- born Feb 1899 in South Yarra, Victoria to Joseph David ANDERSON (1863-1938) & Catherine Philomina KEALY (1863-1928)
- a Driver of Glenferrie, Victoria
- served with 7th Battalion (Infantry). 25th Reinforcements
- enlisted 3 April 1917 when he was 18
- embarked from Melbourne 4 Aug 1917 on HMAT Themistocles
- mother, Mrs C. Anderson, 319 Glenferrie Rd, (Hawthorn), 44 Regent St, Fitzroy in 1918, 34 Alma Rd, St Kilda in 1919
- KILLED IN ACTION 9 Aug 1918 at Pozieres, France aged 19
- first buried Copse cemetery, Vauvillers, France
- plot 3, row 3, No.15 Heath Cemetery, Harbonnieres, France
* 5' 8", fair complexion, green eyes, dark hair
* letter dated 24 June 1960 from Central Army Records Office to the Public Trustee, 601 Little Collins St, Melbourne ... "Dear Sir, re the Estate of the deceased Ellen KEALY, Your letter of 15th June 1960 is acknowledged. Enclosed please find Certificates of Death No 2386 and 2387 in respect of the death on service of the undermentioned:- 1303 Lance Corporal John Edward ANDERSON & 7438 Private Donald Richard ANDERSON"


ANDERSON, Frederick Kaye - Acting Sergeant 4356
- memorial has P. K. Anderson
- born Jan 1888 in Ponsonby, Auckland to Thomas Frederick ANDERSON & Gertrude Harriet WRIGHT. He married Sarah Ellen EDWARDS (1886-1955) of South Yarra in 1917 and had 4 children in Armadale, Carlton & Collingwood, Victoria. Sarah was at 141, McPherson St, North Carlton, Victoria in 1916
- served with 21 Infantry Battalion A.I.F.
- embarked from Melbourne 29 March 1916 on RMS Orontes
- DIED 3 May 1917 in France aged 29.4
- Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, France
* 5' 9", fair complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair
* his widow Sarah next married Arthur George AUBREY (1896-1942) in Melbourne
* brother of William Walter Anderson below


ANDERSON, John Edward 'Big Jack' - Private 1303
- born 20 June 1892 in Pimpinio (15km from Horsham) to Joseph David ANDERSON (1863-1938) & Catherine Philomina KEALY (1863-1928)
- John was a Shearer & Miner of Glen Eira Rd, Caulfield
- served with the 7th Infantry Ballation, 2nd Reinforcements
- embarked from Melbourne 2 Feb 1915 on HMAT Clan McGillivray
- mother, Catherine Anderson, "Helenslea" Glen Eira Rd, Caulfield
- KILLED IN ACTION (last heard of) 25 April 1915 Gallipoli Peninsula aged 23
- Panel 28 Lone Pine Memorial, Gallipoli, Turkey
* 5' 10", dark complexion, grey eyes, brown hair
* proceeding of Court of Enquiry held in the Field, France 5 June 1916
* letter to his mother in 1921 to "Iona", Florence St, Mentone. In 1922 she was at 34 Alma Rd, St Kilda
* John's siblings (most of them remaining in Caulfield):
1890 - 1954 William Joseph Anderson
1895 - 1962 Florence Mary Anderson
1897 - 1899 Arthur Anderson
*1900 - 1918 Donald Richard A. Anderson
1902 - 1953 James Edmund Anderson
1909 - 1997 Madeline Sophie Anderson


ANDERSON, Victor Andrew - Private 785
- memorial has U. A. Anderson
- born Sep 1893 in Hawthorn, Melbourne to Jorgen ANDERSON (1859-1925) & Maria JEPSEN, he attended Oakleigh State School thence Central Workmen's College
- a Carpenter and Electrical Fitter of Boundary St., Mordialloc
- enlisted from Melbourne as Victa Andrew Anderson
- served with 21st Battalion (Infantry)
- embarked from Melbourne 10 May 1915 on HMAT Ulysses
- father, Jorgen Anderson, Boundary St, Mordialloc
- KILLED IN ACTION 26 Aug 1916 at Pozieres, France during the charge aged 23
- re-interred Plot 1, Row B, Grave 1b Bouzincourt Ridge Cemetery, Albert, France
* 5' 11½", fresh complexion, grey eyes, light brown hair
Moorabbin News, 24 February 1917
... MORDIALLOC - Private Victor Andrew Anderson, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Jorgen Anderson has been reported missing for a considerable time past but official announcement of his death has now been received. It appears from the records that Private Anderson was killed in action in France on or about 26th August last
* first reported wounded 26 Aug 1916, then missing and reported as being Killed in Action on 6 Feb 1917. The reason appears to be that Victor's body was found in the possession of articles belonging to Private 4665, W. J. Barratt (and the pay book of Victor)
* his father Owned a chicken hatchery 'The "Perfect" Incubator Company' at Boundary Rd., Mordialloc
Moorabbin News, 24 March 1917 The Perfect Incubator has won the approval of Queens and, New South Wales and Victorian Governments, and of thousands of poultry farmers in the Intervening space between Port Darwin and Melbourne, Tasmaria, New Zealand, Fiji, South Africa, &c. The Perfect Patent Brooder rears chicks to perfection. Red Sussex Fowl are the world's finest table birds. I have sold half-grown young roosters at 8s to 10s pair. They are good layers, small eaters, hardy and easy to rear, Catalogue and advice free. - Jorgen Anderson Boundary Road, Mordialloc


ANDERSON, William Walter - Private 2103
- born 2 June 1891 at Williamstown to Thomas Frederick ANDERSON (1867-1963) & Gertrude Harriet WRIGHT (1868-1945), He was a Linesman with the Postmaster General's department
- he married Elsie Mabel YEOMAN (1888-1973), had a daughter Gladys Mabel Anderson (1914-1942)
- served with 14th Battalion (Infantry)
- embarked from Melbourne 17 June 1915 on HMAT Wandilla
- mother, Elsie M. Anderson, 21 Commercial Rd, Footscray
- KILLED IN ACTION 21 Aug 1915 at Gallipoli aged 24.2
- Hill 60 Cemetery, Gallipoli, Turkey
* 5' 6¾", fresh complexion, grey eyes, fair hair
* his father was born in Onehunga, Auckland
* his known siblings:
1888-1917 Frederick Kaye Anderson born in Ponsonby. Acting Sergeant 4356 above
1889-1959 Thomas Alexander Anderson born in Ponsonby
1891-1915 William Walter Anderson born in Williamstown
1893-1895 Gladys Iona Anderson
1897-1970 Gertrude Clarissa 'Clarrie' Anderson


ANGWIN, George Herbert - Gunner 6527
- memorial has C. H. Angwin
- born May 1893 in Campbell's Creek to Justus ANGWIN & Annie Georgina SHORTHOUSE, a Hairdresser of Hawthorn Ave, Caulfield
- served with 4th Brigade Australian Field Artillery
- embarked from Melbourne 18 Nov 1915 on HMAT Wiltshire
- father, J. Angwin of the same address
- KILLED IN ACTION 23 Oct 1917 in Belgium aged 24.5
- Perth Cemetery (China Wall), Belgium
* 5' 6", fresh complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair
* George's brother Eric John Angwin (1896-1961) was born in Footscray, enlisted at the same time as George. He was an Electrician, at the same address and was Gunner 6526 serving with the same unit. He married Dorothy ARTHUR in 1923 and died in Caulfield
* this family is mentioned in (172 page book) 'The Caulfield Railway Disaster of 1926
* can be bought from Friends of Cheltenham
* Carnage & Courage at Caulfield
* And So Ends the Story of the Caulfield Railway Disaster


ANGUS, Lewis Samuel - Private 3001
- memorial has I. S. Angus
- born Jan 1894 in Morwell, Gippsland to William George ANGUS & Annie Maria SAMUEL, a Buttermaker of Huberts Rd, Caulfield
- served with the 14th Brigade Australian Field Artillery (also has 23rd Infantry)
- embarked 26 Nov 1915 on HMAT Commonwealth
- aunt, Miss E. Samuel, 'Tredegar' St Huberts Rd, Caulfield
- Hit in the right chest with a 3lb piece of shell, at battery position (Ypres Sector). The only hostile shell that fell that day within 200 yards of that position
- KILLED IN ACTION 20 Aug 1917 in Belgium aged 23.7
- Brandhoek New Military Cemetery No 3, Belgium
* 5' 11¼", fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair


ANNEAR, Paul Dalton - Private 1305 (also 1314)
- memorial has P. D. ANNBAR
- born 1889 Campbell's Creek to James Opie ANNEAR (1853-1904) & Henrietta Dalton DEAN (1853-1909)
- served with 14th Battalion (Infantry)
- embarked from Melbourne 22 Dec 1914 on HMAT Ulysses
- lived with his aunt (mother's sister) Alice Dean at 10 Rusden St, Elsternwick
- DIED OF HIS WOUNDS 28 Aug 1915 on board Hospital Ship 'Formosa' aged 25
- 40. Lone Pine Memorial, Gallipoli, Turkey
* 5' 4½", medium complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair
The Argus, 13 Sep 1915 ANNEAR - Died of wounds at the Dardanelles, Private Paul Dalton Annear, L.L.B., eldest son of the late James Opie and Henrietta Dalton Annear, of Campbell's Creek, aged 25. Deeply regretted.
* Paul went to Campbell's Creek State then Castlemaine Grammer then went for an L.L.B. at Melbourne University. He was a public Servant of Elsterwick. When first enlisted he was rejected, his chest measurements being too small. He went into training to and when he had the correct measurement he was accepted


ARAM, John Thomas Hamilton - Captain
- memorial has J. T. Aram
- born 9 April 1886 St Kilda, 2nd of 3 children of William ARAM (1848-1889) & Sarah Ann HAMILTON (1859-1943). Attended All Saints Brighton Road State School
- next ot kin: Sarah Ann Ostberg (formerly Aram), of "Glen Fern," Hotham St, St. Kilda East
- served with 57th Battalion (Infantry) 5th Divisional Signal Company A.I.F.
- embarked from Melbourne 4 May 1915 on HMAT Port Macquarie
- KILLED IN ACTION 25 Sep 1917 Glencoran Wood, near Polygon Wood aged 30
- Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium
* his mother Sarah next married Anders Johan OSTBERG (1859-1929 from Sweden to Melbourne via Chicago) in Melbourne in 1892 and had 3 more children
* his personal effects (badge, fountain pen, wallet, comb, 2 coins, photos, & poem book) were sent to his mother 3 April 1918, "Glenfern" Inkerman Rd, East St Kilda
* eye witness accounts:
... Private J. Higgins of the 57th and another boy, carried Lieutenant Joynt back and buried him and Captain Aram (O/C 57th) behind the line in the field (Dickiebusch Cemetery, read notes at Lieutenant Joynt)


ARMSTRONG, John Andrewartha - Bombardier 19615
- born Sep 1880 in Kyneton to John Andrewartha ARMSTRONG, Solicitor, & Amelia Mary FLYNN, he attended school in Alma Rd., Malvern. He married Leonie SPRINGER in 1915. On enlistment was a Senior Clerk of "Arra Glen", Hawthorn Rd, Caulfield
- served with 8th Brigade Australian Field Artillery
- embarked from Melbourne ?
- wife, L. Armstrong of same address
- DIED OF HIS WOUNDS 1 Jan 1918 in Ontario Military Hospital, Orpington Kent, aged 37
- Orpington (All Saints) Churchyard, United Kingdom
* 6', fresh complexion, eyes grey, hair turning grey,
* a brother was Warwick Windridge Armstrong, (1879-1947)
* Bombardier John Andrewartha Armstrong received a gunshot wound to the left foot which was amputated. Infection set in and he died at the Ontario Military Hospital, Orpington, Kent, from Infection & Meningitis ... "The deceased soldier was accorded a full military funeral. The coffin was draped with the Union Jack. Firing Party and bugler were supplied by the Kensington Rifles stationed at Orpington. Several beautiful wreaths were placed on the coffin by friends of the deceased. Prior to the interment a service was held at the Roman Catholic Chapel at the Ontario Military Hospital, The Rev. Moore presided. The grave will be turfed and an oak cross will be erected by the A.I.F. Administrative Headquarters A.I.F London were represented at the funeral"


ARTHUR, Charles Edmund Perriam - Sergeant 995
- memorial has C. B. P. Arthur
- born in Yarragon, Gippsland to Thomas Peeiam & Georgina ARTHUR
- Charles was a Butcher at c/o Mrs Wallace, Lewis St, Brighton, Victoria
- served with 5th Battery 2nd Brigade Australian Field Artillery
- embarked from Melbourne 20 Oct 1914 on HMAT Shropshire
- mother, Georgina Arthur in Western Australia
- also, Georgina & the late Thomas Perriam Arthur, 43 Tranmere Ave, Murrumbeena
- KILLED IN ACTION May 11 1915 at Gallipoli Peninsula, Turkey aged 20
- I. G. 7. Beach Cemetery, Gallipoli, Turkey
* brother of Thomas Perriam Arthur next


ARTHUR, Thomas Perriam - Private 3756
- born May 1890 in Traralgon to Thomas Perriam & Georgina ARTHUR, attended Brighton State School
- Thomas was a Timber-worker of Murrumbeena
- served with 24th Battalion A.I.F.
- embarked from Melbourne 8 Feb 1916 on HMAT Warilda
- also, Georgina & the late Thomas Perriam Arthur, 43 Tranmere Ave, Murrumbeena
- mother, Mrs Georgina Arthur, Amess Avenue, Murrumbeena
- DIED OF HIS WOUNDS August 29 1916 at 49th Clearing Station, France aged 26.3
- Contay British Cemetery, Contay, France aged 25
* 5' 9¼", medium complexion, light brown eyes, brown hair
* brother of Charles Edward Perriam Arthur above. They had a sister who lived at 136 Gheringhap St Geelong in 1927
* wounded in the abdomen at Mouquet Farm


ASH, Stanley Roy - Sapper 1242
- born Aug 1898 Wallan, Victoria to Alfred Samuel ASH (1860-1940) & Catherine TAYLOR (1854-1935, died in Carnegie). A Clerk of Maryborough
- served with 1st Australian Light Railway Operating Company
- embarked from Melbourne D Company on HMAT Runic 20 June 1916. Later transferring to the 15th Australian Light Railway Operating Company
- father, Alfred Ash, Argyle St., Maryborough, Victoria
- DIED OF HIS WOUNDS, 13 August 1917 in Belgium aged 19
- Poperinghe New Military Cemetery, Belgium
* 5' 2½", dark complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair
* brother, Private 1669A, Henry Oscar Ash also served from Norwood, SA. Another brother, Alfred Thomas James Ash (1890-1947 died in Caulfield


ASHBURN, Allan Henry - Sergeant 4449
- memorial has A. R. Ashburn
- born Sep 1894 in Sydney to Henry & Jessie Eliza Ashburn, 46 Northcote Ave, Caulfield. Hardware Assistant of Northcote Ave, Caulfield
- served with 2nd Brigade Australian Field Artillery
- embarked from Melbourne 28 June 1915 on HMAT Berrima
- mother Jessie Eliza Ashburn, Nothcote Ave, Caulfield
- DIED OF HIS WOUNDS 4 May 1917 (shrapnel chest wounds) in France aged 22.8
- Plot: III. B. 18. Grevillers British Cemetery, France
* 5' 8¼", fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair,
* fought at Gallipoli July/December 1915, embarked from Alexandria for France 22 March 1916, promoted to Acting Bdr 13 Jan 1916, promoted to Sergeant 13 Oct 1916

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Caulfield Memorial Stone Caulfield Park, Hawthorn Road

see A names for introduction to the journal:
CAULFIELD War Memorial - IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE
MEN AND WOMEN WHO DIED IN THE CAUSE OF FREEDOM

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any SOLDIER known to have died as a POW is indicated by •


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WADSWORTH, Arthur - Driver 7112
- born 13 May 1893 in Wyndham, New Zealand, 1 of at least 8 known children of Walter WADSWORTH & his 1st wife Elizabeth Maria JENKINS (his 2nd wife, whom he married in 1908 in Melbourne, was Elizabeth Mabon Laurie (1851-1935) who had first married James Nelson Scott (1839-1894) in NZ in 1868 & had 15 children. She was buried with James at Gore, NZ)
- enlisted from Melbourne
- Arthur was a Farmer
- served with 20th Company 5th Division Train Australian Army Service Corps
- embarked from Melbourne 26 Aug 1915 on HMAT Anchises
- wife, Isabella M. Wadswroth, corner Gotch St, & Victoria Rd, South Northcote
- DIED in UK 6 Nov 1918 aged 25 during the Flu Pandemic
- Middleton Junction (St Gabriel) Churchyard, United Kingdom
Otago Daily Times, 26 November 1918 Driver Arthur Wadsworth, who died from imfluenza at Alexandra Park Military Hospital, England, on November 6, was the fourth son of Mr Walter Wadsworth, Shetland street, Kaikorai. He was born at Wyndham 25 years ago, and was educated at Gore. He went to Melbourne nine years ago, enlisted there three years and 11 months ago, and never had a scratch. He leaves a widow in Melbourne. His younger brother, George Ashcroft Wadsworth, was missing, believed to be killed, on August 29. (1897-1918)


WALKER, Henry Ernest - Private 1305-1449
- A photo engraver
- served with 5th Battalion (Infantry)
- embarked from Melbourne 2 Feb 1915 on HMAT Clan McGillivray
- Emily M. Walker, mother, at 'The Pines', Balaclava Rd, Caulfield
- KILLED IN ACTION 25 April 1915 at Gallipoli Peninsula aged
- Lone Pine Memorial, Gallipoli, Turkey
bio for this soldier to be added


WALKLATE, Harold Vernon - Captain
- born 20 July 1884 in Launceston, Tasmania, 2nd of 5 children of John Wolfe WALKLATE (1852-1942) & Annie Willoughby WHITELAW (1855-1940) of D'lorah, Adeney Ave, Kew. His 2 younger siblings were born in Melbourne
- Harold was an Accountant, 9 Commonwealth Savings buildings, Glenferrie Rd, Malvern
- served with 14th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement
- embarked from Melbourne 18 Feb 1916 on HMAT Ballarat
- next of kin: Mrs A. W. Walklate, mother of Glenferrie Rd, Melvern
- DIED 22 Oct 1917 in Belgium aged 33
- Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium
The Argus, 20 Oct 1934 WALKLATE - To the treasured memory of Captain Harold Vernon Walklate, A.I.F. 14th Batt., 4th Brigade, killed in action, Flanders, October 21, 1917. (Inserted by parents, sister Ruby C. Christopher - and brothers, 52 Adeney avenue, Kew.)


WARBURTON, W. E.
- there are 3 WARBURTON on the roll. Walter James below and
Peter Egerton Warburton, Private 903 10th Australian Light Horse from Fremantle
Victor Grose Warburton, Private 3432 5th Battalion from Ballarat


WARBURTON, Walter James - Private 3267
- memorial has W. E. Warburton, see note above
- born July 1892, 7th of 11 children (all born in Caulfield) of James WARBURTON (1838-1922) & Anne Phebe PLUMRIDGE (1861-1928)
- a Motor Driver of Elsternwick
- served with 57th Battalion (Infantry)
- embarked 16 Dec 1916 on HMAT Medic
- father, James Warburton, Gleneira Rd, Elsternwick
- DIED 26 Sep 1917 in Belgium aged 25
- re interred at Tyne Cot British Cemetery, Passchendaele
* 5' 5½", medium complexion, grey eyes, dark brown hair
* brother, Corporal 129, Charles Howard Warburton, enlisted in the 3rd Pioneer Battalion 21 Feb 1916, returning home on the 12 June 1919
* his father died 23 June 1922
The Argus, 3 Sep 1928 WARBURTON - On the 1st September, at her residence, 240 Gleneira road. Elsternwick, Annie Phebe, widow of the late James Warburton, and loved daughter of Mrs Plumridge, Cheltenham, aged 67 years
* Walter's siblings:
1882 - Janet Plumridge Warburton
1883 - George Hall Warburton
1885 - Annie Phoebe Warburton
1887 - Arthur Henry Warburton
1888 - Lydia Martha Warburton
1890 - Olive Gertrude Warburton
1892 - Walter James Warburton
1894 - Florence Alice Warburton
1896 - Charles Howard Warburton
1898 - Henry Edward Warburton
1901 - Grace Fanny Warburton


WATERS, George Alexander - Private 2828 (also 2918)
- George was a Butcher in Neerim Rd, Glen Huntly
- served with 24th Battalion (Infantry)
- embarked from Melbourne 27 Oct 1915 on HMAT Ulysses
- father, William A. Waters, Neerin Rd, Glen Huntly
- DIED 22 Aug 1916 in France aged
- Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, France
bio for this soldier to be added


WATT, Robert - Private 220
- Robert was a Labourer in Murrumbeena
- served with 5th Battalion (Infantry)
- embarked from Melbourne 21 Oct 1914 on HMAT Orvieto
- mother, Mrs Watt, Blackwood St, Murrumbeena
- DIED OF HIS WOUNDS 18 May 1915 in Egypt aged 25
- Alexandria (Chatby) Military and War Memorial
bio for this soldier to be added


WHATMOUGH, George - Private 3296
- served as George Whitmore
- born in South Melbourne to Tom & Catherine Whatmough, 38 Merri St, Brunswick
- George was a Wireworker in Brunswick
- served with 1st Pioneer Battalion
- embarked from Melbourne 26 Nov 1915 on HMAT Commonwealth
- father, Thomas Whatmough, Kambrook Rd, Caulfield
- KILLED IN ACTION 25 April 1916 in France aged 24
- I. J. 59. Rue-Petillon Military Cemetery, Fleurbaix, France


WHITELAW, Frank - Sergeant 692
- this soldier not on the memorial but added here
- brother of Frederick Francis Whitelaw next
- he attended Kerang School at the same time as Frederick
- Frank was a Watchmaker in Kerang
- served with 38 Infantry Battalion
- embarked from Melbourne 20 June 1916 on HMAT Runic
- William Smelly & Eliza Ruth Whitelaw, Murray St, Kerang
- KILLED IN ACTION 7 June 1917 in Belgium aged 23
- A. 14. Bethleem Farm West Cemetery, Belgium Kerang


[color=blue]WHITELAW, Frederick Francis - Lieutenant
- born in Murtoa, brother of Frank above
- he attended Kerang School at the same time as Frank
- 1909 to 1914 he was in Wimmera
- served with the 29th Battalion (Infantry)
- HOWEVER, no embarkation record can be found for Frederick
- DIED OF HIS WOUNDS 10 Aug 1918 in France aged 29
- III. B. 10. Pernois British Cemetery, Halloy-les-Pernois, Somme, France
* Their connection to Caulfield (310km south) is not known at this time


WIGG, Herbert James - Private 517
- Herbert was a Station Overseer at 'Patshull' 75 Bambra Rd, Caulfield
- served with 5th Battalion (Infantry)
- embarked from Melbourne 21 Oct 1914 on HMAT Orvieto
- parents: George Herbert & Elizabeth Ann Wigg of 'Patshull' Station
- DIED OF HIS WOUNDS 27 April 1915 at Gallipoli aged 26
- 25. Lone Pine Memorial, Gallipoli, Turkey


WILLIAMS, A. R. - 4 A. R. Williams embarked from Melbourne:
- to be verified which of the 4 A. R. Williams this is
Arthur Ronald - Private 3936, died in France 5 Nov 1916
Arthur Robert - Private 2746, died in France 2 April 1917
Arnold Robert - Sergeant 3324, killed in action in France 5 Aug 1916
Alfred Robert - Private 7089, killed in action in France 8 Aug 1918


WILLS, Vivian Malcolm - Corporal 866
- born 13 June 1893 in Emu Bay Tasmania (also seen as in Burnie, Tasmania) 7th of 8 children of Francis Charles WILLS & Jane Nilson FARQUHAR
- served with 5th Battalion (Infantry)
- Previous military service, Served in the Citizen Military Forces
- embarked from Melbourne 21 Oct 1914 on HMAT Orvieto
- parents: Jane Nilson Wills, 66 Murray St, Caulfield & the late Francis Charles Wills
- KILLED IN ACTION 28 April 1915 at Gallipoli aged 21
- 24. Lone Pine Memorial, Gallipoli, Turkey
* eye witnesses accounts:
... he was known as Viv. He was in the old F. Co and later in D Co. He was in the charge we made on the Peninsula 25 April 1915 and I was with him on Monday 26th but do not know what became of him after that.
... Private G. H. Heather stated that he was about 5 yards ahead of Corporal Wills on 28th April, near Quinns Post, some of the men were carrying Ammunition. Someone called out "Corporal Wills shot through the head", he having been shot by a stray bullet. They had no time to go back and examine the body. Wills could never have been taken prisoner as it happened some distance behind the firing line. Witness knew Wills very well, they having been friends before they enlisted
* his second cousin also died at Gallipoli, 19 year old, Private 436, William Henry Wills who died between day of landing, 25 April & 2 May 1915, he was the son of Joseph Henry Wills, 178 Mt Alexander Road, Flemington, Victoria


WILSON, A. - 3 A. Wilson embarked from Melbourne:
- to be verified which of the 3 A. Wilson this is
Alexander - Sergeant Major 209, Killed in Action Palestine 31 Oct 1917
Alexander - Lance Sergeant 799, died in France 21 July 1916
Archie - Private 16194, Died of Wounds in France 1 Sep 1918


WILSON, Alfred John - Private 3489
- Alfred was a Milk Carter from Elsternwick
- son of John Frederick & Sarah J. Wilson, 17 Edward St, Elsternwick
- served with 59th Battalion (Infantry)
- embarked from Sydney 16 July 1917 on HMAT Port Melbourne
- DIED OF HIS WOUNDS in France 9 April 1918 aged 17
- St Pierre Cemetery, Amiens, France


WILSON, C. R. - 2 C.R. Wilson embarked from Melbourne:
- * Charles Robert - Corporal 277, Died of Wounds UK 14 Oct 1918
- mother Sarah Wilson of Benalla (225km from Caulfield)
- * Crawford Rupert - Private 5261, Killed Action in France 3 April 1918
- sister Miss M. Wilson of St George's Rd, Elsternwick
THEREFORE, probably:
Crawford Rupert Wilson - Private 5261
- Crawford was born in Kensington
- he was a Clerk of 'Corowa' St George's Rd, Elsternwick
- served with 46th Battalion (Infantry)
- embarked from Melbourne 1 April 1916 on HMAT Suffolk
- parents: James Bruce & Mary Ann Wilson
- KILLED IN ACTION 3 April 1918 in France aged 23
- B. 44. Millencourt Communal Cemetery Extension, France


• WINDRAM, Henry Charles - Private 3279
- Henry was a Hall Porter of 3 Tattenham St, East Caulfield
- son of James Ernest & Margaret Windram of "Enibrae," Cosy Gum Rd, East Caulfield
- served with 59th Battalion (Infantry)
- embarked from Melbourne 25 Nov 1915 on HMAT Commonwealth
• DIED FOR HIS COUNTRY 19 July 1916 in France aged 18
- VC Corner Australian Cemetery and Memorial, Fromelles, France


WINDSOR, John - Private 1430
- John was a Labourer in Richmond
- served with 16th Battalion (Infantry) A.I.F.
- embarked from Melbourne 22 Dec 1914 on HMAT Berrima
- father A. Windsor, 3 Tyson St, Richmond
- KILLED IN ACTION 9 May 1915 at Gallipoli
- 58. Lone Pine Memorial, Gallipoli, Turkey


WOLSLEY, Arthur Garnet - Private 1381
- Arthur was a Gardener of Railway-parade, Carnegie
- son of Edward & Eleanor Dagmar Wolsley of "Krithia," Truganini Rd, Carnegie, Caulfield
- served with 5th Battalion (Infantry)
- embarked from Melbourne 2 Feb 1915 on HMAT Clan McGillivray (listed as Private 1472, 7th Infantry Battalion?)
- father Edward Wolsley, Railway Rd, Caulfield
- DIED OF HIS WOUNDS 9 May 1915 in Gallipoli aged 18
- Plot: E.27 Lancashire Landing Cemetery, Gallipoli, Turkey


• WOODMAN, Harold George - Company Sergeant Major 794
- born South Yarra 1886, Harold was an Accountant of 10 Narong Rd, Caulfield
- served with 31 Infantry Battalion
- embarked from Melbourne 9 Nov 1915 on HMAT Wandilla
- parents: Charles Harold & Annie Woodman, 10 Narong Rd., Caulfield
• DIED FOR HIS COUNTRY 19 July 1916 in France aged 30
- Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, Somme France


WRIGHT, H. P. - 2 H.P. Wright embarked from Melbourne:
- Herbert Patrick Wright - Private 1801
- Herbert was a Labourer of Grove Rd, Box Hill (17km north of Caulfield)
- served with 22nd Infantry Battalion (also listed as 21st battalion)
- embarked from Melbourne 16 July 1915 on HMAT Demosthenes
- DIED OF HIS WOUNDS 21 Nov 1915 at Gallipol Peninsula aged ?
- F. 23. Ari Burnu Cemetery, Gallipoli, Turkey
- Henry Patrick Wright - Private 1643
- born in Berringa
- Henry was a Miner c/o P.O. Staffordshire Reef (160km west of Caulfield)
- served with 8th Light Horse Regiment
- embarked from Melbourne 13 Nov 1915 on HMAT Clan MacCorquodale
- parents William John & Elizabeth Mary Wright of Steiglitz (160km west of Caulfield)
- DIED 7 Aug 1916 in Palestine aged 19
- Panel 58. Jerusalem Memorial, Israel
THEREFORE 'our' soldier is probably Herbert Patrick Wright


WRIGHT, Leslie Clyde - Private 4631
- born 1887 in Caulfield to John WRIGHT & Mary Ann COLE
- a Clerk at Sycamore Grove, East St Kilda (home of his sister Mrs A. Gardiner)
- served with 59th Battalion (Infantry) A.I.F.
- embarked from Melbourne 28 Dec 1916 on HMAT Themistocles
- parents: corner Acacia St, & Glen Eira Rd, Elsternwick, Victoria
- KILLED IN ACTION 8 Aug 1918 in France aged 31 (was 28 on enlistment 7-10-15)
- I. D. 7. Adelaide Cemetery, Villers-Bretonneux, France
* eye witness accounts:
... He came from Melbourne, at Villers Bretonneux on 8/8/18 at about noon in the attack he was killed instantly by a shell. He was buried at Adelaide Cemetery, Villers Bretonneux. A cross was erected
... height 5' 6", dark, medium build, single, age 23 from Gippsland. Called ' Les' by his mates. On Aug 8th at Bellicourt I saw Wright gassed by one of the German shells. It was the day before their big advance. I knew Wright well. I took him to one of the dressing stations to be bandaged. it was mustard gas he got. He died shortly after
... he was a man about 5' 10", slight build and very dark
... he was 5' 6", medium build, dark, aged 23 years, single from Gippsland. He was known as ' Les' in the regiment
The Argus, 8 Aug 1921
... WRIGHT - In loving memory of my beloved fiance. L. C. Wright, reported killed in action at Villers, Bretonneux, August 8, 1918. A noble life; sadly missed. - (Inserted by A. V. Wall, St. Kilda)
... WRIGHT - In proud memory of our dear brother Leslie Clyde Wright, 59th Battalion, who fell in action at Villers, Bretonneux, on August 8, 1918. (Inserted by his sister and brother-in-law, Amy and Arthur Gardner, East St. Kilda)
... WRIGHT - In loving memory of my dear son, Private Leslie Clyde Wright, who fell in France on August 8, 1918. (Inserted by his mother, East St. Kilda)


WYLIE, David John - Lance Corporal 2013
- born 1892, Glasgow, Scotland
- he was living at 736 Malvern Rd, Toorak Station, Victoria
- served with 22nd Battalion (Infantry) A.I.F.
- embarked from Melbourne 26 Aug 1915 on HMAT Anchises
- father, H. Wylie, 43 May Rd, Toorak
- DIED 1 July 1916 in France aged 24
- II. E. 106. Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension (Nord), France


... Y ...
YIN GOON, Henry Edward - Lance Corporal 2176
- born 1894 St Kilda to Frank YIN GOON & Lydia YOUNG
- he was a Gardener, living with parents at Elster Ave, Gardenvale
- served with 2nd Company Australian Machine Gun Corps
- embarked from Melbourne as Private 1198? 22 Dec 1914 on HMAT Themistocles
- KILLED IN ACTION 4 Oct 1917 in Belgium (Battle of Broodseinde) aged 23
- Panel 31. Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium
* 5' 4½", sallow complexion, dark brown eyes, black hair
NOTE seen listed as a 'Chinese Anzac'


YOUNG, Peter Charles - Lance Corporal 3993
- born 1894, Hawksburn (also seen Malvern) to Peter Alexander YOUNG (1869-1922) & Edith Mary Chamberlin (1867-1961)
- Peter was a Clerk in Caulfield East
- served with 6th Battalion (Infantry)
- embarked from Melbourne 23 Nov 1915 on HMAT Ceramic
- parents: Peter & Edith Mary Young, "Ingleneuk", Railway Ave, East Caulfield
- KILLED IN ACTION 20 Aug 1916 at Pozieres aged 21
- Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, Somme, France
* eye witness accounts:
... W. A. Moore, 2267, stated that Peter Charles Young and E. J. Birthisol (?) were both blown to pieces at Pozieres
... he was about 5' 11", medium complexion, medium build, He was buried by one of the old Scotch Collegian who put the motto on the small wooden cross
... on Aug 20th at Pozieres the trench had been badly knocked about by German fire and it was necessary to establish strong points at intervals along the damaged trench. In these strong points groups of men were assembled getting what cover they could. While crouching in this position a piece of H. B. Shell hit Young in the middle of the back; he never moved from his position and died at once
... witness J. C. Ferguson 3738 stated that Young was killed at night near witness and buried on right at Pozieres Wood behind front line. A cross was erected bearing name, unit and motto of Scotch College, Melbourne where deceased and witness were both educated


PHOTO
taken by Ernest Brooks during the Battle of Broodseinde
see Henry Yingoon

Mary Ann HARMAN (1855-1897)
was born in Nelson, New Zealand
her parents were Alfred James HARMAN (1830-1895) & Jane WINTER (1832-1909)
her paternal grandparents were Thomas HARMAN (1808-1875) & Ann BLICK (1807-1882) from Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire, England & buried Wakapuaka cemetery, Nelson
her maternal grandparents were William WINTER (1805-1847) & Harriet HUNT (1809-1883) from Selborne, Hampshire, England & buried in Nelson (her grandmother Harriet remarrying in Nelson in 1853 to Samuel WELLS 1810-1877 who had first married Martha HOLLOWAY (1814-1852) in 1833 in Shalden, Hampshire, buried Nelson)

Mary Ann Harman married George EDEN (1854-1930) in 1873

they had 13 known CHILDREN

... 1
1873 - 1929 Ada Lena Eden
- Ada married John Henry Christian FANSELOW (1871-1957) in 1897
- their known children:
1899 - Florence Annie Fanselow
1900 - Ida Elizabeth Fanselow
1903 - Elma Dorothy Fanselow
1906 - John Hector Fanselow


... 2
1875 - 1956 James Robert Eden
- born in Nelson 10 May 1875
- James married Ethelinda KERR (1878-1956) in 1900


... 3
1877 - 1906 Elizabeth Anne Eden
- Elizabeth married Frank BONNINGTON (1876-1943) in 1899
- their known children:
1899 - Minnie Bonnington
1900 - 1972 Olive Bonnington
1902 - 1970 Hartley Fleetwood Bonnington
1903 - 1978 Cecil Bonnington
1906 - 1906 Mona Elizabeth Ellen Bonnington
- Elizabeth died aged 29
- Frank next married her sister Mary Ann Eden (1888-1950) in 1909


... 4
1879 - 1948 Henry Eden
- born 14 March 1879
- Henry married Jessie Paxton ALLAN (1886-1935) in 1918
- their known children:
1919 - 1988 Jessie Paxton Eden
1920 - 1977 James Moray Eden
1927 - 1992 George Edward Eden


... 5
1881 - 1956 Jane Ellen Eden
- born 17 January 1881
- Jane married Archibald Alexander McCALLUM (1886-1963) in 1908
- their known children:
1908 - Ellen Fawcett McCallum
1909 - Florence Mona McCallum
1911 - Elsie McArtney McCallum
1913 - Keith John McCallum
1915 - Isabel McCallum
1921 - Alexander James McCallum


... 6
1882 - 1951 Edith Emily Eden
- born 1 December 1882 in Nelson
- Edith married Karaitaiana Rawiri DAVIS & had 3 children


... 7
1884 - 1947 Edwin Clemens Eden
- born in Nelson & died in Linkwater
- Edwin married Sarah Louisa BRYANT (1888-) in 1913
- daughter of Josiah William Jeffreys BRYANT & Emily Fanny SWAFFORD


... 8
1886 - 1968 Ethel May Eden
- born 29 August 1886
- Ethel married David Joshua PROSSER (1888-1958) in 1912
- David was a well known JP & Maori elder. A son of Joshua PROSSER & Raiha 'Eliza' Waitohi PUAHA


... 9
1888 - 1950 Mary Ann Eden
- born 13 August 1888
- Mary Ann married Frank BONNINGTON in 1909 (see also sister Elizabeth above)
- their known daughters:
1911 - 1967 Lulu Victoria Bonnington
1916 - 1984 Trixie Belle Bonnington


... 10
1890 - 1961 Alec Eden
- born 22 December 1890
- no spouse found for Alec
- he was the best man for Lewis SIGGLEKOW on 31 March 1920 when he married Alison THORN (both of Richmond)


... 11
1892 - 1923 George Eden
- born 9 Nov 1892
Hawera & Normanby Star, 30 January 1923 EKETAHUNA, A young man named George Eden was killed instantly at Escott's timber mill at Putara this morning. He was caught in a pulley, and his head was dashed against a log. Deceased belonged to the South Island
- he is buried Plot 41, Block 22 at Omaka cemetery


... 12
1894 - 1975 Florence Minnie Eden
- born in Picton 31 Oct 1894
- Florence married Darcy Ovid Felix Edward BAIGENT (1894-1974) in 1916
- son of Felix Albert Ernest BAIGENT (1866-1929) & Hellen Eliza McNABB (1872-1948)
- Florence died 24 July 1975 in Wanganui


... 13
1897 - 1897 unnamed baby Eden
- this baby was born (& died) 20 Aug 1897 & buried in the plot with Mary Ann who died 2 months later (but that info not on database), database has that a 'Eden' was buried in Plot 30, Block 25 at Picton. I believe it is this baby

MARY ANN Eden died 20 Oct 1897 aged 42 and is buried Plot 29, Block 25 at Picton cemetery
23 Oct 1897 On October 20th, at Picton, Mary Ann, the beloved wife of George Eden, daughter of Mrs A. J. Harman, Brightwater, Nelson, in her 43rd year

George Eden died 11 April 1930 aged 76

William Thomas STEER (1854-1923)
married Annie HORNBY (1859-1913) in 1876

they had 12 CHILDREN

... 1
1878 - 1891 Mabel Annie Steer
- Annie died 16 April 1891 aged 13
- she is buried Plot 22, Block 23 at Omaka cemetery


... 2
1879 - 1930 William Arthur Augustus Steer
- William married Alice BOTTOM in 1906
from Denniston ... Mr. Steer, Manager of the Butchery of the Denniston Co-operative Society, was born in Wellington in the year 1879, and educated in Blenheim. He learned blacksmithing, and was afterwards for a short time at the joinery trade with his father. Mr. Steer has been at the butchery business since 1898, and was appointed to his present position in the year 1905. He is a member of the Greymouth Battalion Band, and also of the Denniston Band
- a daughter of William & Alice, Mabel Annie Steer (1908-1931) was killed in Napier during the 1931 earthquake


... 3
1881 - 1938 Amy Frances Steer
- Amy married Jonathan BINNY (1881-1933) in 1908
Evening Post, 12 November 1938 On November 11 1938, at Melbourne (suddenly), Amy, wife of the late Jonathan Binny, and beloved mother of Mrs Edward Fearnley Millner Hall (May Frances), 280 Main Road, Karori; aged 58
- Jonathan was buried 26 Sep 1933, Plot 197C, PUBLIC3 at Karori


... 4
1883 - 1914 Ivy Priscilla Steer
- Ivy married Harold Dennis O'DONNELL (1882-1960) in 1911
- They had a son Kenneth Harold O'Donnell (1912-1981)
- Ivy died 24 June 1914 aged 31
- Harold next married Elizabeth Mary GUSH in 1923


... 5
1885 - 1966 Roy Gordon Steer
- born in Nelson
- Roy married Grace Isabel GOODWIN (1886-1961) in 1910
- he died 8 January 1966 in Waihi
- he is buried Plot 160, Block G at Waihi cemetery with Grace


... 6
1886 - 1942 George Stewart Steer
- no spouse found
- he served as Private 10/685 with the Wellington Infantry Battalion, Main Body. He enlisted from Pohokura. He embarked from Wellington 16 Oct 1914, his father was then living at Pembroke Road, Stratford, Taranaki
- George died aged 56


... 7
1888 - 1979 Queenie Kate Steer
- Queenie married William John SKEDGWELL in 1911
- they had a daughter, Queenie Hilda Skedgwell in 1912


... 8
1890 - 1952 Lena Annie Steer
- Lena married Charles HIORNS (1885-1926) in 1921


... 9
1892 - 1950 Mabel Jane Steer
- no spouse found
- Mabel died aged 58


... 10
1893 - 1966 Archibald Jesse Steer
- Archibald married Elsie May Wenlock STEPHENS (1901-1978) in 1922
- he served as Rifleman 26/1710 with the New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 2nd Reinforcements 4th Battalion, H Company. He embarked from Wellington 1 April 1916. His father was then living at Pembroke Road, Stratford, Taranaki
- he died 17 Feb 1966 aged 72 & buried SOLDIERS BURIAL K Row 1, Plot 74 Waikumete


... 11
1895 - 1942 David Allan Steer
- David served in WWI as Private 10/937 with the Wellington Infantry Battalion, Main Body. He enlisted from Saint Aubyn Street, Hastings. He embarked from Wellington 16 Oct 1914, his father as next of kin was then living at Pembroke Road, Stratford, Taranaki


... 12
1901 - 1908 Donald Steer
- Donald died 12 April 1908 aged 6


NOTES
Archibald, David Allan & George Stewart Steer are commemorated on the
Srathmore War Memorial

William Thomas Steer remarried in 1915 to Martha BERKETT (1857-1937), who had first married Philip Deck Smith CROSS (1855-1901) on 10 Sep 1877 in Nelson & had 11 children
- Martha was the 4th of 12 known children of William BERKETT & Maria Christina Sophia BUSCH who married in 1851 in Hope, Nelson


PHOTO
William Arthur Augustus Steer

Gavin AMOS (1842-1902) was born in Edinburgh, Scotland.
He married:
Elizabeth McLEOD (1856-1925) was born in Otago, New Zealand

they had 15 CHILDREN

... 1
1876 - 1954 Gavin Emmanuel Amos
- born in Invercargill
- Gavin married Mabel Henrietta DAWSON (1880-1962) in 1897
GAVIN died in Invercargill 5 August 1954
- Gavin & Mabel are buried with his father & others (see photo)


... 2
1878 - 1905 Elizabeth Amos
- born in Invercarill
- Elizabeth married Frank Augustus Patterson DORE (1880-1918) 21 Nov 1905
- they lived in Hawarden
ELIZABETH died 3 weeks later in Christchurch, 10 December 1905, aged 27
- she is buried Plot 53, Block 1G at Sydenham cemetery
- Frank next married Margaret Gilchrist BELL in 1907


... 3
1879 - 1966 Anne Amos
- born in Invercargill
- Anne married Harold WARNER (?-?) in
ANNE died in Auckland 27 July 1966
- her ashes were returned from Purewa


... 4
1882 - 1963 Catherine Amos
- born in Invercargill
- Catherine married Frederick Valentine ANDREWS (1884-1917) in 1907
CATHERINE died in Auckland 21 June 1963
- her ashes were returned from Purewa


... 5
1883 - 1967 John McLeod Amos
- born in Invercargill
- John married Lilian Adelaide MYHILL (1903-?) in 1924
JOHN died in Auckland 4 October 1967


... 6
1885 - 1960 Henry Amos
- born in Invercargill
- he served as Rifleman 60324 with the New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 30th Reinforcements H Company. Embarking from Wellington 13 Oct 1917, his next of kin was his mother Elizabeth of Spiers Street, Aromoho, Wanganui
- Henry married Miriam EASTON (1904-1963) in 1932 & had 4 children
HENRY died in Timaru 17 Sep 1960
- he is buried Plot 9, Row 124, Block W at Timaru cemetery


... 7
1887 - 1942 Frances Amos
- born in Invercargill
- Frances married John Henry JAMIESON (1882-1941) in 1906
- they had 11 children & lived at Fencourt, Cambridge
FRANCES died in Cambridge, Waikato 31 Dec 1942 aged 55
- she is buried Plot 285, Block G at Hautapu cemetery with John


... 8
1889 - 1957 Agnes Amos
- born in Invercargill
- Agnes married Leo Silvester HUCKSTEP (1894-1981) in 1920
AGNES died in St Swithens, Auckland 19 July 1957
- she is buried Block J Row 35 Plot 077 at Purewa with Leo


... 9
1890 - 1918 Phillip Ebernezer Amos
- born in Invercargill
- Philip served in WWI as Trooper 9/1522 with the Otago Mounted Rifles, 7th Reinforcements. He enlisted from Gisborne. He embarked from Wellington 9 Oct 1915, his mother was next of kin at Speirs Street, Aramoho, Wanganui
PHILLIP was KILLED IN ACTION 7 May 1918 in France (as Temporary Sergeant) aged 27. His Military Award cicumstances (from his link above)
... "Period 7th to 11th June 1917. This N.C.O. was in charge of the breakdown gang on forward tramlines during the Messines Offensive. Throughout his tour of duty he never hesitated to take his party into the hottest place to repair the shell holes as fast as they were made. By his courage and devotion to duty he kept the lines open to traffic and very materially assisted forward operations."
- he is buried Buttes New British Cemetery (New Zealand) Memorial, Polygon Wood


... 10
1892 - 1962 Isabella Amos
- born in Invercargill
- Isabella wasn't married
ISABELLA died in Auckland 4 December 1962 aged 70
- her ahses were returned from Purewa


... 11
1894 - 1962 Norman McLeod Amos
- born in Invercargill
- Norman married Abigail COSTELLO (1900-1968) in 1919
- he married Olive Maud HILDER (1916-1993) & had 2 children
NORMAN died in Hamilton 26 July 1962
- he is buried Hamilton Park Cemetery CHRRY-20-10
- Olive's last address was Hugh Place, Hamilton


... 12
1896 - 1962 Thomas Edward Amos
- born in Invercargill
- Thomas married Irene Holland PHILP (1905-1983)
THOMAS died in Te Awamutu 1 June 1962
- they are buried at Te Awamutu cemetery


... 13
1897 - 1980 Susannah Amos
- born in Invercargill
- Susannah married Arthur Albert TERRY (1897-?) in 1916 & had 2 children
- she married John Walter Daniel MEERS (1907-1972)
SUSANNAH died in Auckland 23 Sep 1980
- her ashes were scattered from Purewa


... 14
1900 - 1959 Flora Evangeline Amos
- born in Invercargill
- Flora married Trevor Neil GANNON (1907-1973) in 1930
- they had 2 known children
FLORA died in Auckland 8 May 1959
- her ashes were scattered from Purewa


... 15
1903 - 1987 Gavina Margaret Amos
- born in Invercargill
- Gavina married Norman Joseph PAUL (1896-1972) in 1922
- they had 2 known children
GAVINA died in Lower Hutt 20 Jan 1987


GAVIN died 7 October 1902 in Invercargill aged 60
ELIZABETH died 30 September 1925 in Hamilton, Waikato


PHOTO
Plot 6, Block 5 at Eastern Cemetery Invercargill
buried together there:-
1873 - Gavin Amos aged 73
1902 - Gavin Amos aged 60
1954 - Gavin Emanuel Amos aged 78
1962 - Mabel Henrietta Amos aged 84
1974 - Philip Amos aged 51
HEADSTONE READS
In loving memory of Gavin E
Beloved husband of Mabel Amos
Died 5th Aug 1954
Also his wife Mabel Amos Died 27th Feb 1962

Joseph Richard PAUL (1862-1948)
married Elizabeth 'Lizzie' LYSTER () in 1888
Wanganui Herald, 4 February 1888 At the residence of the bride's father, at Waverley, on the 28th January 1888, by the Rev Mr Clarke, of Patea, Joseph R. Paul, of Wanganui, to Lizzie Lyster, also of Wanganui

they had 9 known children

... 1
1888 - 1986 Grace Helen Paul
- Grace married Alfred Henry YARROW (1889-1952) in 1912
- 3rd of 12 known children of Robert YARROW & Alice Ann STACE

... 2
1889 - 1953 Ethel Elizabeth Paul
- Ethel married George WADEY (1891-1938) in 1911
- 6th of 6 known children of Walter WADEY & Harriet DAVIDSON

... 3
1890 - 1966 David Richard Paul
- David married Florence May NIXON (1896-1971) in 1916
- 2nd of 2 known children of James Cochran NIXON & Jane PAUL

... 4
1892 - 1967 Percy Harold Paul
- Percy married Rita Agnes SWANN (1899-1987) in 1922

... 5
1894 - 1896 Eveline Annie Paul
- Evelyn died 12 March 1896 aged 2 & buried in Picton

... 6
1896 - 1972 Norman Joseph Paul
- born in Feilding
- Norman married Gavina Margaret AMOS (1903-1987) in 1922
- 15th of 15 known children of Gavin AMOS & Elizabeth McLEOD of Invercargill
- Norman & Gavina had 2 known children
- Norman died in Wellington 29 Feb 1972 and Gavina died 20 Jan 1987 in Lower Hutt

... 7
1897 - ? Mabel Rose Paul
- Mabel married Alfred Harold DEADMAN (1897-?) in 1923
- 2nd of 7 known children of Charles Alfred DEADMAN & Mary VOLLHEIM

... 8
1900 - 1992 Lillian Florence Paul
- Lillian married Joseph Raymond DUIGAN (1900-1971) in 1922
- only known NZ born child of James Augustine & Annie DUIGAN of Ranana, Wanganui

... 9
1902 - 1974 Sydney William Paul
- Sydney married Elsie May FROST (1903-1970) in 1925


NOTES
Wanganui Herald, 4 May 1892
... ODDFELLOWS FANCY DRESS - MASQUERADE BALL, Friday 13th May 1892 to be held at Oddfellows'Hall. Double Tickets, 7s 6d; extra Lady 3s 6d, including Masks. Masks worn during first half of the Programme only. Stage, Card-room and Dress Circle Tickets, 2s 6d. Tickets can be obtained from Members of the Lodge only, Dress Circle Tickets, 1s. Dancing at 8p.m. JOSEPH R. PAUL, Secretary

Feilding Star, 27 May 1896 FEILDING BREWERY
... JOSEPH R. PAUL having taken over the above Brewery, and made extensive alterations to the building and plant, is now in a position to supply Pure Malt Liquors of the very best qualities, brewed from the best material procurable. J. R. Paul's long experience under the well-known firm of Williams & Garner late of the Wanganui Brewery, will be sufficient guarantee of his abilities as Brewer

Wanganui Herald, 5 May 1905
... In the District Court of Wanganui, holden at Wanganui, and in the matter of Joseph Richard Paul, of Wanganui, Brewer. Notice is hereby given that the public examination of the above-named bankrupt is fixed for the 18th day of May, 1905, at 10 o'clock in the foremoon, at the sitting of the above-named Court in Bankruptcy at the Courthouse, Wanganui. W. RODWELL, Deputy Assignee
Wanganui Herald, 19 May 1905 read Joseph's story here
... re Joseph Richard Paul, Bankrupt stated he was a brewer, had been in business on his won account for about nine years. Started in Feilding about nine years ago, then went to Nelson, where he was something under two years, came to Wanganui and took a leasehold property from the Public Trustee up the River Bank

William PATCHETT (1856-1946)
was born in Muston, Leicestershire, England, the 7th of at least 12 children of John PATCHETT (1817-1893) & Elizabeth DRING (1823-1890)

Amelia Annie CHUCK (1863-1933)
was born in Blenheim, Marlborough, the 3rd of at least 10 children of Joseph CHUCK (1830-1875) & Bithiah BURGESS (1832-1897)

William & Amelia married 7 August 1884 in Marlborough
the CHILDREN of WILLIAM & AMELIA:

... 1
1885 - 1900 Lilian 'Lilly' Patchett
LILLY died 11 April 1900 aged 5
- she is buried Plot 50, Block 3 at Omaka with her father William


... 2
1887 - 1925 Elsie May Patchett
- Elsie married Harold James REEVES in 1910
Marlborough Express, 5 January 1910 Wesley Church was the scene of a wedding this aftermoon when the officiating minister was the Rev T. R. Richards. Miss Elsie May Patchett, eldest surviving daughter of Mr Wm. Patchett, of South Street, was wedded to Mr Harold James Reeves, second son of Mr Charles Reeves, of Upper Spring Creek.
The bride was given away by her father. Her dress was of cream taffeta, trimmed with cream silk muslin and white silk, and was made in Empire style, with train. She carried a bouquet of Christmas lilies, white everlasting sweet peas and asparagus fern, and also wore a veil and orange blossom. The bridesmaids were three in number - Misses Maud Hurford, Grace Patchett and Annie Reeves. Miss Hurford was attired in white silk muslin, trimmed with Valenciennes lace insertion and white silk, with white hat and pink roses; carrying also a bouquet of white sweet peas. The two other maids were dressed in pink silk muslin, with hats to match and carried bouquets of pink and white sweet peas.
The bride's travelling costume was of Saxe-blue material, tailor-made and hat to match. The best man was Mr Frank Patchett, brother of the bride. The bridesmaids each received from the bridegroom of a gold pendant.
After the wedding a reception was held at Wesley Hall


... 3
1889 - 1975 Frank Ernest Patchett
- Frank was a tailot and mercer in Blenheim
- he married Beatrice Maude HURFORD (1891-1974) in 1912
Marlborough Express, 27 September 1912 A pretty choral wedding took place at the Methodist Church on Wednesday last, when Miss Maud Beatrice Hurford, youngest daughter of the late Mr Thoms. Hurford, Brightwater, Nelson, was married to Mr Frank Ernest Patchett, eldest son of Mr W. Patchett, of Blenheim. The bride's dress was of silk taffeta, relieved with silk and guipure lace, and she wore a beautiful hand-embroidered veil. She carried a bouquet of clematis, fressias, and maidenhair fern. The bridesmaids, Miss Ivy Thomas (chief) and Miss Grace Patchett, both wore cream radianta dresses trimmed with silk ruching and net, and sunshine hats trimmed with rosettes of violets. They carried bouquets of mauve anemones and maidenhair fern.
The bride was given away by her stepfather, Mr Henry Jellyman. Mr R. Fulton acted as best man, and Mr A. Patchett as groomsman.
As the bridal couple were leaving the church Miss Edna Reeves, a niece of the bridegroom. presented the bride with a floral horseshoe. Mrs Jellyman and Mrs Patchett each wore navy tailor-made costumes and black hats, and carried bouquets of mauve hyacinths.
After the ceremony afternoon tea was provided at the residence of the bride's parents, Springland.
Among the presents, which were numerous and handsome, were several cheques.
The bridegroom's presents to the bridesmaids were gold brooches set with pearls.
The happy couple motored to Nelson, where the honeymoon will be spent. The bride's travelling dress was a cream tailor-made, trimmed with black silk and she wore a black hat with white plumes
FRANK died 14 June 1975 aged 86 & buried Plot 13, Block 7 at Omaka with Leila PearL (1913-1989) & Ronald Henry (1914-1995) EDLIN


... 4
1891 - 1891 Stanley James Patchett
STANLEY died aged 7 weeks
Marlborough Express, 12 June 1891 On June 12th, at Springlands, Stanley James. infant son of WIlliam and Amelia Patchett, aged 7 weeks
- he is buried at Omaka cemetery with brother Harrison (1898-1899) & mother Amelia


... 5
1892 - 1918 Archibald 'Archie' Patchett
- Archie enlisted for war from 52 South Street, Blenheim in 1914
Wanganui Chronicle, 7 December 1918 On the 5th instant, at Wanganui Hospital, Archie, beloved husband of Lily Patchett; aged 26 years. Friends are informed the Funeral will leave the Wanganui Hospital on Sunday at 9 a.m., for the Aramoho Cemetery
Colonist, 17 December 1918 The death has occurred at Wanganui of Mr Archie Patchett, second son of Mr W. Patchett, Blenheim, as the result of pneumonia following influenza. The deceased was 27 years of age and he was well known in Blenheim. Departing with the Marlborough mounted draft of the Main Body, he served with the New Zealand Division on Gallipoli, whence he was invalided to England and ultimately to New Zealand in June of last year. The late Mr Patchett was married only four months ago
Auckland Star, 23 December 1939 On December 19, 1939, at the Filendly Road (?), by T. T. Garland, Jean, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Carr, 6 Shaddock street, Mount Eden, Auckland, to Archie, only son of Mrs and the late Archie Patchett, of Blenheim


... 6
1894 - 1971 Lindsay George Patchett
- Lindsay was a Taxi driver in Blenheim
- he married Constance Lena TAPLIN (1894-1963) 23 Feb 1916
- he enlisted for war on 18 May 1916


... 7
1897 - 1975 Grace Patchett
- Grace married Archibald Cannall WINSTANLEY in 1915
GRACE died 23 Nov 1975 aged 78
ARCHIBALD died 9 April 1978 aged 84
- they are buried Plot 2, Block 11 at Omaka cemetery


... 8
1898 - 1899 Harrison Patchett
HARRISON died 13 Jan 1899 aged 1
- he is buried at Omaka cemetery with his brother Stanley (1891-1891) & mother Amelia


... 9
1899 - 1966 Glencoe Talane Patchett
- born 8 Nov 1899 in Blenheim
- Glencoe married Doris Emily Henrietta HAINES (1901-?) in 1921
- born in Renwick, 28 March 1901 to Charles William HAINES & Ethel Violet GEE
- Doris next married Mervyn Francis REARDON
GLENCOE died 26 March 1966 aged 66 in Blenheim & buried Plot 38, Block 77 at Omaka cemetery with Inez Merle Patchett (1910-1970)


... 10
1901 - 1925 Victor Roy Patchett
VICTOR died 15 November 1925 aged 24 & buried Plot 49, Block 22 at Omaka cemetery


... 11
1906 - 1985 Shirley Horace Patchett
Evening Post, 27 June 1941 An assurance that his client had no "peculiar ideas" on the subject of warfare, and that he was willing to perform any duty that his country called upon him to fulfil, was given by Mr J. A. Scott in the Magistrate's Court today, when appearing on behalf of Shirley Horace Patchett, a cabinet maker, who pleaded guilty to failing to enrol for military service. Sub-Inspector L. R. Capp said that the defendant signed an application for enrolment on June 17 last, and had stated that some of his friends had told him that as he was not liable for income tax he did not need to make a social security return.
Evening Post, 1 August 1941 MILITARY SERVICE Cases before the Appeal Board - An extension of time was sought by Shirley Horace Patchett, cabinet maker, who said he wanted time to realise an investment of £150 he had put into a concert-party and from which he had had no return. The appeal was dismissed subject to the appellant not being called before October 1
SHIRLEY died 13 March 1985 aged 79 & buried Plot 10. Row 1. Block 1, RSA Ashes at Fairhall cemetery


WILLIAM died 13 June 1946 aged
- he is buried Plot 50, Block 3 at Omaka with daughter Lilly
AMELIA died 9 Feb 1933 aged 70
- she is buried Plot 49, Block 3 at Omaka cemtery with 2 infant sons

Robert Benjamin FOOTE (1810-1897)
was born in Scotland & died aged 87 on 30 Dec 1897 in Blenheim, Marlborough
- he is buried in Havelock

Thirza Rickard WILLS (1826-1892)
was born in Calstock, Cornwall, England & died aged 66 on 2 Aug 1892 in Mahau Sound, Marlborough

ROBERT & THIRZA married 16 June 1851

they had 10 CHILDREN
... 1
1852 - 1920 James David Foote
- James married Emily Augusta HARVEY in 1879 in Christchurch
- their known children:
1879 - 1963 David William Foote
1880 - 1972 Lillian Augusta Foote
1882 - 1967 Violet Linda Foote
1885 - 1982 Annie Thirza Catherine Foote
1887 - 1967 Alfred Robert Foote
1895 - 1977 Enid Ethel Foote
1900 - 1964 Alva Stacey Reed Foote


... 2
1853 - 1936 Betsy Jane Rickard Foote
- Betsy married Joseph Henry HALL in 1874
- their known children:
1874 - 1893 Ada Jane Hall (aged 18)
1877 - 1943 John Joseph Hall (aged 66)
1878 - 1883 Martha Emily Thirza Hall (aged 5)
1881 - 1896 Annie Eliza Hall (aged 15)
1883 - 1883 Elsie Beatrice Selina Hall (aged 3 months)
1884 - 1959 Walter Robert Hall (aged 76)
1886 - ? Florence Elma Hall
1888 - 1888 Louis Malcolm Hall (aged 4 days)
1890 - 1951 Edith Gwendoline Hall (aged 61)
1890 - 1970 Gladys Hilda Hall (aged 80)
1892 - 1920 Leila Winifred Conian Hall (aged 28)
1897 - 1900 Doris Freda Hall (aged 3)


... 3
1856 - 1922 Eliza Rickard Foote
- born in New Plymouth
- Eliza married Thomas Alfred 'Tom' AUCKRAM in Havelock, Marlborough in 1876
- their known children:
1877 - 1877 Thirza Catherine Auckram (aged 8 days in Pelorus Sounds)
1878 - 1957 Eliza 'Lizzie' Auckram
1881 - 1955 Walter 'Wal' Percy Auckram
1884 - 1964 George Benjamin Auckram
1886 - 1958 Alfred Ernest Auckram
1888 - 1959 Thirza May 'Cis' Auckram
1891 - 1979 Catherine 'Kate' Pearl Auckram
1895 - 1964 Arthut 'Darcy' Lawrence Auckran
1899 - 1964 Elsie Eileen Auckram
Eliza died in Upper Hutt 12 Feb 1922 aged 65
Tom died in Upper Hutt 15 Nov 1926 aged 74


... 4
1857 - 1910 Thomas Andrew Foote
- Thomas married Margaret FRASER in 1890
- their known children:
1891 - Thirza Isabel Foote
1893 - 1964 Daniel Fraser Foote
1895 - 1969 Grace Margaret Foote
1896 - 1980 Thomas Harold Foote
1897 - 1918 Raymond Andrew Foote (Died of his Wounds in France)
1898 - 1971 Roger Manu Foote
1899 - 1967 Alexander Robert Foote
1902 - 1971 George Rickard Foote
1908 - 2000 Olive Janet Foote


... 5
1859 - 1918 Maria Williams Foote
- Maria married Arthur John Herbert Paul Portig SIMPSON in 1875
- Arthur was born in Antwerp, Belgium, where he was educated, and afterwards followed a seafaring life for about eight years in the merchant service He came to New Zealand in the ship “Christian Rankin,” in 1865, and went to the Wakamarina diggings; and, later on, he was employed for eight years by the Government in the transport of provisions, in the Wanganui district, at the time of the Maori war
- their known children:
1877 - 1955 Robert Edward Portig Simpson
1878 - 1946 Arthur James Portig Simpson
1880 - 1880 Josephine Portig Simpson (aged 4 days)
1880 - 1965 Lilly Portig Simpson
1883 - 1954 Selina Portig Simpson
1885 - ? Thirza Edith Portig Simpson
1887 - 1969 Thomas Walter Portig Simpson
1890 - 1915 Martin Andrew Simpson (Killed in Action, Gallipoli)
1892 - 1940 Albert John Lee Portig Simpson
1895 - 1977 Frederick William Portig Simpson
1897 - ? Ellen Jeannette Simpson
1900 - 1982 Ferdnand Raymond Portig Simpson
1905 - 1993 Victor Paul Portig Simpson


... 6
1861 - 1940 Robert Benjamin Foote
- born in Nelson, Marlborough
- Robert married Alice Mary BOYD (1866-1947) in Havelock, Marlborough 21 March 1885
- their known children:
1885 - Herbert John Boyd Foote
1886 - 1968 Robert Benjamin Foote
1887 - 1950 Martha Alice Maud Foote
1890 - 1965 Albert William Foote
1891 - 1944 Thirza 'Annie' Foote
1893 - 1968 Graham Henry Boyd Foote
1895 - 1895 Ettie Irene Gladys Foote
1897 - 1918 Hermann Stanley Foote
1899 - 1901 Elvira Merle Foote
1901 - 1929 Iris Jessie Hermione Foote (during childbirth, buried Taita)
1903 - 1966 Errol Francis Verne Foote (born in Dannevirke)
1904 - 1979 Roslyn Ernest Foote
1904 - 1904 Herbert John Boyd Foote
1905 - 1906 Madge Eveline Foote
1907 - 1991 Arthur John Boyd Foote
1907 - 1909 Lawrence John Foote
ROBERT died in Lower Hutt
ALICE died in Havelock North aged 80


... 7
1863 - 1931 Selina Anne Wills Foote
- Selina married Thomas Walter McDONALD in 1880


... 8
1866 - 1944 Albert Frederick William Wills Foote


... 9
1868 - 1903 John Lee Foote


... 10
1871 - 1930 Martin Henry Rickard Foote
- Martin married Maria BOON in 1893
- their known children:
1895 - 1985 Thirza Rickard Foote
1899 - ? Elsie Boon Foote
1902 - 1981 Clarence Henry Foote
1904 - ? Annie Foote
1906 - 1971 Owen Foote
1909 - 1989 Daisy Pearl Foote
1911 - ? Agnes Maria Foote


PHOTO
Robert Benjamin Foote
from The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Nelson, Marlborough & Westland Provincial Districts]

OMAKA CEMETERY (now closed) consists of three individual cemeteries and is the final resting place for some influential personalities from Marlborough's past. This historic cemetery, with graves dating back to settlement in the Wairau basin, has predominantly burial memorials (ie, very few ash memorials) spread throughout the various divisions, which include Catholic, Paupers', RSA, Children's, separate enclosures and beams.

burials 1890-1899 in Marlborough cemeteries of HAVELOCK - OMAKA - PICTON
... some are death dates, most are burial dates ...

NOTE A number of burials on the database do not have first names or have initials only. Each person here was researched individually using BDM and local newspaper articles of the day to find who the person was. Every care was taken and some are obviously correct, but others may not be the person actually buried so care is required

... A ...
• ALESWORTH, Arper Arthur, 5 July 1894 aged 72 - Picton
+ BDM has aged 82 (birth year of 1812)
+ 12 Sep 1889 Arper Alesworth (commonly known as John White), of Picton, for consideration of his valuable services in carrying mails in a time of great danger - recommended that a pension of £10 be granted to him (equivalent in 2012 to $1826 or $35 a week)
+ 30 Sep 1892 Arper Alesworth of Picton, aged 77 (birth year of 1817), who states that as a member of the Mounted Police, he carried the mails between Wellington and Manawatu from 1856 to 1861, is petitioning for a land grant

• ALEXANDER, James, 20 Jan 1897 aged 39/40 - Picton

• ANNEAR, Edith, 4 April 1898 aged 5 - Picton
+ born 26 July 1892, 1 of 14 children of John Hayes ANNEAR & Elizabeth Jane RENOWDEN

• ATKINSON, Mabel Iris, 26 May 1894 aged 6 - Picton
+ 29 May 1894 The Great Reaper has been busy amongst us of late, and among his 'flowers' has, we (Picton Press) are sorry to say, gathered in little Mabel Atkinson, a bright engaging child of 6, the youngest daughter of Mrs W. Atkins, and grandchild of Mr T. Younger, our respected Town Clerk. She passed away on Friday evening last at 7 o'clock, having been suffering acutely for some days from bronchitis, to which she was very subject. Mrs Atkinson has had such a heavy load of trouble to bear these last few years, that the sympathies of all will go out strongly to her in this additional sorrow that has befallen her

• AUBRY, Edward, 24 March 1897 aged 7 - Picton
+ BDM has 1898 aged 7
+ Edward was a twin with Jane Aubry. They were born 13 March 1891, therefore he died 1898. Jane died aged 8 hours but not found buried here. They were 2 of at least 11 children of William Holland (1846-1926) & Kitty (1850-1917) AUBRY

... B ...
• BAILLIE, Adelaide 6 Jan 1891 aged 55 - Picton

• BAILLIE, William James 'Willy', 13 Oct 1898 aged 26 - Picton
+ 13 Sep 1898 A bank clerk named William James Baillie shot himself at Waitara this morning, The name of deceased, who belonged to the South Island, was brought up in connection with recent divorce proceedings in the Supreme Court. An inquest will be held this afternoon
+ 17 Oct 1898 the Inquest
+ At the inquest on Mr W. J. Baillie, at Waitara, it was proved that he had been very despondent because of his name having been associated with a recent divorce case. Those who are in a position to know say that he was perfectly innocent in the matter and that naturally being of a sensitive nature he keenly felt the injustice of his name being dragged into the affair. Baillie was a steady, straightforward young fellow, who performed his duties in the bank to the satisfaction of his superiors, and it is a crying shame that a life of promise should have ended in such tragic fashion because of the tongue of slander
+ 20 October 1898 The funeral of the late Mr W. J. Baillie took place yesterday afternoon in Picton (the body having arrived by steamer on Tuesday), the Revs A. H. Sedgwick and John Dart conducting the service. Holy Trinity Church was draped in black, and flags on the Edwin Fox, fire brigade station, the hotels, was well as the town flag on Victoria Domain were flying at half-mast. A large case full of beautiful wreaths and crosses arrived from Waitara and New Plymouth, from bank officials and private friends. There were also wreaths from the Bank of New Zealand at Blenheim and Picton, the Picton Cricket Club and the Waitohi Football Club, and from almost every house in the place. Six of the Picton cricketers were pall-bearers, and the town generally followed the hearse, out of respect for the whole family. The Rev A. H. Sedgwick's address at the grave was a most touching one, and hardly anyone left the graveyard without felling better for it. He said he felt he must say a few words on the subject. The case was one of the saddest he had known. He knew the whole case and had read the poor young fellow's last words to his father. He had also read the testimonials from all parts of the country to his honor and probity and he felt that if any man present could show as good a record for his twenty-six years they need have no fear of being adversely judged

• BENNETT, Robert, 9 Jan 1893 aged 69 - Picton

• BLANCHE, James, 22 Nov 1893 aged 14 - Picton
+ 21 Nov 1893 A boy named James Blanche has been drowned at Waikaway, near Picton., He was engaged carting firewood from Waikawa bush reserve for Mr J. Heins, and it is supposed that when on the road home with a load, he went into a waterhole for a bathe and being siezed with cramp, drowned. Mr Heinsm who followed the lad sometime after, noticed the horse and dray standing on the road, and the boys' clothes alongside. Upon making a search he found the body of the unfortunate lad at the bottom of a clear pool near the sopt. The deceased, who was only 14 years of age, was the only son of Mr J. Blanche, bootmaker, and great sympathy will be felt for the parents in their bereavement

• BLAYMIRES, Hannah, 18 June 1898 aged 80 - Picton
+ 20 June 1898 Another pioneer settler, in the person of Mrs Hannah Blaymires, has just passed away. Mrs Blaymires, who was in her 81st year, and one of the oldest residents of Picton, died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs A. T. Card, last night, the immediate cause being bronchitis. Deceased, who arrived in Picton in 1859, has led a useful and unselfish life, devoting herself to others, and was greatly respected by all classes of the community. We extend our sympathy to the sorrowing relatives,

• BLIZZARD, Charles, 1 June 1890 aged 70 - Picton
+ 3 June 1890 Another old identity in the person of Mr C. Blizzard died at his residence, Wairau-road, early on Sunday morning, at the age of 70. The deceased gentleman, who was a native of Old Newton, Suffolk, England, landed in Nelson 33 years ago, with his wife and family. He has resided in Marlborough 30 years, the greater part of the time being spent in Picton, where he carried on a black-smithing business for many years, it being ultimately managed by his son, Mr J. Blizzard. He leaves a widow, three sons, two daughters, and several grandchildren to mourn his decease

• BLIZZARD, Mary Ann 24 Sep 1890 aged 73 - Picton
+ nee BARFIELD, married Charles above, Christmas Eve 1846 in Langham, Suffolk, England. They had 4 children, then sailed on the John Masterman, arriving into Nelson 8 Feb 1857. They had another son in NZ, Edgard Howard Blizzard (1860-1933)

• BORCK, Lauritz Ferdinand, 28 Jan 1894 aged 29 - Havelock
++ database has BORK
+ born Lauritz Christopher Ferdinand in 1864 to Lauritz Christensen BORCK & Henrika Elisabeth Maria SCHWASS
+ 16 Feb 1894 In Chambers this morning on the motion of Mr McCallum, probate of the will of the late Lauritz Ferdinand Borck, of Maori Bay, Pelorus Sound, was granted to George Proctor Godsiff and John Gould, both of Pelorus Sound, settlers, by Mr Registrar Allen, acting in the absence of the judge, the other executor, Mr Charles Borck, having previously renounced

• BRAGGE, Hannah, 9 Nov 1891 aged 47 - Picton

• BRENNAN, James, 1 Jan 1892 aged - Omaka
++ nothing found for James. There was a James Brennan born 4 Nov 1891 to John & Ann Brennan of Blenheim, no death found for this James so possibly one and the same. Possibly his mother next

• BRENNAN, Ann, 28 June 1899 aged aged 47 - Omaka
+ on 26 June 1899, at Percy Street, Blenheim, Ann, wife of John Brennan, aged 47 years

• BROWN, Henry Walker, 23 Sep 1898 aged 77 - Picton

• BROWNLEE, John, 3 Aug 1899 aged 5 - Havelock
+ third son of Robert BROWNLEE & Iverlina Elizabeth Pickering 'Ivy' PICKERING, John was wearing a flannelette nightgown which caught on fire
+ some of his siblings
+ a brother, Robert Brownlee died in Gallipoli + Robert Brownlee jnr with his army mates about 1914
+ a sister, Kathleen Margaret attended Iona College in 1914 as a First-Day pupil

• BUICK, Louis, 31 May 1899 aged - Havelock
++ nothing found

... C ...
• CAMPBELL, John Alexander, 28 Nov 1892 aged 34 - Picton

• CAMPBELL, Peter, 5 June 1895 1895 aged 75 - Picton

• CARD, Gordon Leslie, 9 Aug 1894 aged 1 - Picton
+ base born to Lucy Mary Card who married Thomas Young MONTAGUE in 1905

• CARR, William Ellery 27 Feb 1894 aged 36 - Picton
+ 27 Feb 1894 An accident occurred to-day between 11 and 12 in the Davis and Carr sluicing claim. Two of the company's tributors, William E. Carr and Frank Henderson were working in the tail race, when suddenly without warning a large block of the hill containing many hundres of tons of stone and dirt slipped on to them, completely burying Carr and pinning Henderson to the wall. The latter was soon taken out, luckily escaping with a few bruises. Carr, who was a large shareholder, and the founder of the company, was warned by his mate, Henderson, and it is supposed he ran under the fall. All the miners came promptly to assist, but after two hours work further slips occurred and the water was then turned on. Fully 16 feet of stuff still cover the unfortunate man, whose untimely death is almost a certainty

• CLEGHORN, unnamed, 20 Jan 1893 - Omaka
+ 19 Jan 1893 CLEGHORN - January 19th, 1893, at Maxwell Road, the wife of George Cleghorn of a son, who survived his birth only a few hours
+ son of Dr Cleghorn and his 3rd wife Helen Browning

• CLEMENS, Amelia Brew, 10 June 1899 aged 25 - Picton
+ daughter of Edward William CLEMENS & Mary Ann JONES

• CLINCH, Arthur, 2 Nov 1894 aged 4 months - Picton
++ database has 2 Nov aged 5 years. + Arthur was born 20 July 1894 to John CLINCH & Elizabeth ANDREW. He died 20 Nov 1894 aged exactly 4 months

• CLINCH, Leonard, 26 Nov 1894 aged 4.11 - Picton
+ on 26 Nov 1894 at Picton, Leonard, second son of Mr J. Clinch, aged 4 years and 11 months. ++ database has 2 Nov. + Leonard was born 7 Jan 1890 to John CLINCH & Elizabeth ANDREW

• CLINCH, Richard John, 3 Nov 1894 aged 4 - Picton
++ BDM has aged 3. + Richard was born 3 May 1891 to John CLINCH & Elizabeth ANDREW, so he was 3.6

• CRAGG, Mary Ellen, 26 June 1898 aged 24 - Picton
+ 27 June 1898 The wife of Mr W. Cragg, of Masterton, died yesterday, and the body is to be taken to Picton for interment
+ Mary Ellen was born in Picton 22 Feb 1874 to John HART & his 2nd wife Ellen McLEAN of Waimea West, Nelson + a granddaughter of Abraham HART (1806-1886) & Lucy CLEWFLOW (1818-1888) of Picton
+ Mary Ellen HART married William Edmund Cragg (1865-?) in 1895 & had a son, William Edmund Cragg in 1896. William (husband), was a son of Titus CRAGG (1830-1869) & Sussannah PROCTOR (1831-1904) of Lancashire-Ballarat-Picton
+ William Edmund next married Edith BURLING & named one of their sons, Timothy Titus Cragg

... D ...
• DART, William, 2 Aug 1894 aged 75 - Picton
+ 6 Aug 1894 Mr William Dart, an old Picton resident, who arrived in the colony about 30 years ago, passed away on Thursday morning

• DARVILL, Kate Lydia 'Katie', 2 Dec 1893 aged 28 - Picton
+ 5 Dec 1893 The news of Mrs W. Darvill's sudden and early death in the Picton Hospital, cast quite a gloom over the township on Saturday morning, and Mr Darvill has received expressions of heartfelt sympathy from all quarters. The deceased lady was known and respected by all classes alike, high and low, rich and poor, and her memory, both in her public and private life, will long have an abiding place in the hearts of the Cullen's Creek miners. The funeral having been arranged for two o'clock this afternoon, there was a complete cessation of work this morning, the miners from up the creek dropping in by twos and threes from quite an early hour. The three coaches and other conveyances started for the Grove at half-past ten and were filled to overflowing. Many walked, and the Torea was compelled to make two trips. Over 100 were taken from Cullensville, Mahakipawa, and the Grove. The funeral left for the Picton Cemetery shortly after 3 p.m., and the cortege was the largest seen in the port for many years. Placed on the coffin were a number of tasetfully arranged wreaths. The burial service was conducted by the Rev Mr Allsworth with due expression
+ Katie was Kate Lydia EWINGTON from Masterton. She married William Darvill in 1883. They had 6 children. William & the children moved to Masterton. Their son, William Daniel Darvill (1884-1951) played representative rugby for Wairarapa

• DAVENPORT, Winifred Myrtle, 11 May 1895 aged 6 months - Omaka

• DAVIES, John, 19 Oct 1891 aged 70 - Havelock

• DAVIS-GOFF, Charles Edward, 18 Jan 1899 aged 28 - Picton
+ database has Geoff Charles Edward. BDM has Charles Edward
+ he was born Charles Edward in 1870 to Charles Edward DAVIS-GOFF & Elizabeth BRYDON. He married Theresa Agnes FRANCE in 1892. He (and his horse) were killed by lightning in a very heavy, 'terrific' thunderstorm at Renwicktown which extended to Wellington. The horse he was leading was paralysed. He left 4 children

• DRYDEN, Walter Edward Crang, 29 Oct 1893 aged 2 - Picton
+ 4th of 5 children of Arthur William DRYDEN & Alice BORSDEN who lived for a time in Waikawa + grandson of Simon Dryden (1824-1913) an old settler of Picton who died of a heart attack on the tram in Wellington

... E ...
• EDEN, Mrs George, 22 Oct 1897 aged 42 - Picton
+ this was Mary Ann Eden nee HARMAN who married George Eden in 1873 & had 13 children
+ 23 Oct 1897 EDEN - On October 20th, at Picton, Mary Ann, the beloved wife of George Eden, daughter of Mrs Alfred James Harman, Brightwater, Nelson, in her 43rd year
+ Mary's 13th child was born (& died) 20 Aug 1897 & buried in the plot beside her (but that info not on database)

• EYLES Charles, 5 April 1886 aged 65 - Omaka
++ Charles is not on the database. He was found whilst researching his daughter, Cecilia Higgins/Eyles & her husband Robert Henry Witt whose son Clarence Norman (and probably 1 other) are buried here (see Witt below). His life story, at his link, is a complicated and fasinating read

• EYLES Jessie, 17 Sep 1895 aged 8 - Omaka
+ born in Grovetown on 30 June 1887, 4th of 8 children of Walter Nugent EYLES & Mary THOMAS (Walter was a son of Charles Eyles above)

... F ...,
• FIELD, ? 20 Sep 1899 aged ? - Omaka
++ the closest Field deaths to Sep 1899 were: in April, Basil Babier Field aged 15 months, or, in November, Monte Amasa Field aged 9 months

• FITCH, Louis William, 22 July 1890 aged 62 - Picton
+ BDM has Lionel William. The only reference found on him was from a court case held in Timaru 17 June 1885 ... Lionel William Fitch: "I am a boatman at Picton. I was a sawyer once at Waimate. I knew Saunders the ferryman. I Know his wife. I knew them in 1862"...

• FLEMING, John, 20 April 1898 aged 61 - Omaka

• FOOTE, Robert Benjamin, 30 Dec 1897 aged 87 - Havelock
+ from Wilson's Bay - Mr. Robert Benjamin Foote was born in the North of Scotland, where he was educated, and learned tailoring. He went to Australia at an early age, and shortly afterwards came to New Zealand, and spent a few years at pit-sawing in the Auckland province. Mr. Foote then went to Taranaki, where he took part in the Maori war, as an officer. In 1864, he removed to Nelson, and after working for many years at pit-sawing in various parts of the province, he settled in the Marlborough Sounds, where he farmed during the remaining years of his life. Mr. Foote lived until he was nearly ninety years of age, when he died at Mahua, in the Pelorus Sound, leaving six sons and four daughters
+ Robert married Thirza Rickard WILLS (1826-1892) 16 June 1851

• FRANCE, John, 29 April 1896 aged 66 - Picton

• FRANCE, William Harvey, 27 May 1895 aged 28 - Picton
+ On 27 May 1895 at Picton, William Harvey, eldest and beloved son of John and Mary France, aged 28 years. R.I.P.
+ son of John FRANCE & Mary Ann FOX

• FREDERICKS, Charles Ernest, 26 Jan 1890 aged 6 - Picton
+ born 24 April 1884, 10th of 14 children of Francis FREDERICKS & Mary Elizabeth SIMMONS, Charles was 5.6. BDM has aged 5

• FREETH, John, 1 Nov 1895 aged 11 weeks - Picton
++ both these children were
the 9th & 12th of 14 children of George FREETH & Sarah Ann BREWERTON
• FREETH, Laura, 10 Jan 1890 aged 3 weeks - Picton

• FULLER, Ann, 21 May 1890 aged 93 - Picton
+ BDM has aged 87
+ Marlborough Express 22 May 1890 At 10 minutes past 9 last evening at the residence of her son-in-law Mr William Cooke, storekeeper High-street, there passed peacefully away Mrs Ann Fuller, at the very advanced age of 93. Deceased had suffered from internal pains at various times lately, but there was apparently nothing seriously the matter with her, and her blithe spirit and strong vitality kept her remarkably hearty. She was being treated as a convalescent, and last evening she was talking to Mrs Cooke and a friend, of getting up and going out to-day, and actually about eight o'clock she took supper and conversed cheerfully with those about her. Just about 9 o'clock Mrs Cooke observed a sudden change in her mother's face and the doctor was sent for. On his arrival a very few minutes after, she was found to have passed away insensibly, from a paralytic seizure. Deceased was born in 1797 in Tipperary (Ireland) and was married when a young woman to Mr Fuller, a farmer of Croydon (England). With him, and their son, Mr Fuller of Picton, she went to America, and lived in New York State and Canada successively. In the latter country the other two surviving children (Mrs Cooke of Blenheim, and Mrs Esson of Picton, were born). In 1854 her husband having died, deceased came to Melbourne and thence to Nelson. After a residence there she left for Picton, where she settled down to store keeping, and was long known and regarded by the Maori and whalers who frequented the port. She was the first white woman in Picton. Her other children had died from cholera in New York and she had been at the time of her death, 43 years a widow. Deceased was a woman of remarkably strong intelligence and her conversation was extremely interesting, there being no evidence whatever of senile decay, physical or mental, and she bore about with her (what few people at her time of life possess) an unbroken record of her past history. Her death, though sudden, could not be considered as a surprise. Deceased was a member of the Church of England, to which her family had belonged.
+ her daughters were: Mary Ann (1843-1929) who married William Melvin Brown Esson in 1869 & Sarah Jane (1845-1931) who married William Cooke in 1873

• FULLER, Violet Flora, 4 June 1891 aged 3 - Picton
+ 1 of 7 children of John Alexander FULLER (1864-1921) & Alice Julia LEWES

• FULTON, Donald, 30 Jan 1893 aged 32 - Omaka
+ On 28 Jan 1893 at Hillersden, Donald, second son of Charles and Christina Fulton; aged 32 years. Deeply regretted. General regret was expressed at the news of his untimely end

• FURNESS, Marjorie 'Madge', 23 Feb 1895 aged 11 months - Omaka
+ BDM also has age unknown
+ Marlborough Express 22 Feb 1895 FURNESS - At Dillon Street, Blenheim, on the 21st instant, Madge Furness; aged 11 months
+ she was the 5th of 6 children of Smith James FURNESS & Emily Eva HOUGH, proprietor of the BLENHEIM EXPRESS (or Marlborough Express)

... G ...
• GALE, Samuel, 28 July 1891 - Omaka
++ database has Samuel
+ on 27 July 1891 GALE - at Renwick old Road, Mary, beloved wife of Samuel Gale, aged 38 years

• GARD, Eleanor Hellins, 3 Feb 1891 aged 28 - Picton
+ on 2 Feb 1891 Eleanor Hellins Gard, third daughter of J. R. Gard, Rougemont, Picton. It is with feelings of regret that we record the death of Miss Eleanor Gard, third daughter of Mr J. R. Gard, which took place at the family residence, 'Rougemont' yesterday morning. Though not confined to her bed, the deceased young lady had not been in the best of health for some time past, but no serious results were feared until a few days ago. She was well liked amongst a wide circle of friends and we beg to tender Mr and Mrs Gard and family our heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavement
+ born in Auckland, 1 of 5 daughters of Joseph Rowe GARD & Jane Stuart GRANGE. Joseph was a Postmaster and in 1865 was the Chief Postmaster of Picton (see next)
+ The funeral of the late Miss Eleanor Hellins Gard took place at Picton, and was very largely attended to. The service both at the Church and the grave, was conducted by the Rev Mr Aitken; and the choir, with Miss Greensill as organist, rendered the hymns Nos 254 and 438 in the Ancient and Modern Hymn book. The beautiful solo "O rest in the Lord" was also tastefully sung by Mrs W. Atkinson, The chief mourners were Mr Gard, the father, and Messrs J. Conolly and J. Mowar, brothers-in-law of deceased; amid the bearers were Messrs J. and W, Duncan, H. M. Haslett, F. Connolly, E. Chaytor and H. Baillie, all of whom carried wreaths, while the coffin was covered with a profusion of beautiful wreaths and crosses, which were afterwards tastefully arranged over and around the grave when filling in

• GARD, Joseph Rowe, 24 April 1894 aged 75 - Picton
+ BDM has 24 April 1896
+ early settler on the banks of the Mahurangi River at the end of Duck Creek road
+ From the Sydney Morning Herald, 3 May 1858 On the 31st March, at the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. R. McKinney, Mr Joseph Rowe Gard, Exe Creek, late of Exeter, England, to Jane Stuart, only daughter of Captain H. Grange, Harbour View, Mahurangi, New Zealand, and late of Ayr, Scotland.

• GASKILL, Henry Alexander, 10 June 1891 aged 27 - Havelock
+ 23 April 1891 Mr H. A. Gaskill, of Pelorus Guardian, is laid up in Blenheim with what is believed to be typhoid fever

• GEAR, Francis, 28 May 1890 aged 73 - Picton

• GIBBS, Alex Littlejohn, 5 Oct 1897 aged 17 - Picton
+ on 5 oct 1897 on board the Edwin Fox, Picton Harbor; Alex Littlejohn, beloved son of John and Rachael Gibb; aged 17 years and 6 months. The funeral will leave the Picton Wharf for the cemetery at 2.30 p.m. to-morrow (Wednesday)

• GILCHRIST, Isabella, 9 Jan 1893 aged 79 - Picton
+ BDM has 19 July

• GILL, John William, 26 Sep 1894 aged 26 - Omaka

• GIRLING, William Baker, 9 March 1898 aged 65 - Omaka
+ BDM has 19 March

• GODFREY, Charles Alfred, 12 Jan 1898 aged 44 - Picton
+ on 12 Jan 1898, at Picton, after a long and severe illness, Charles Alfred Godfrey, eldest son of the late John Godfrey; aged 44 years

• GODFREY, Herbert, 6 Nov 1896 aged 46 - Picton
+ We regret to have to record the death of Mr Herbert Godfrey, travelling representative of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company Limited, which took place early this morning at Picton. Deceased, who was suffering from an internal complaint, only took to his bed on 22nd October. He was manager of Leefield station for several years, and on leaving there took up the Okakuri run in Queen Charlotte Sound, and afterwards sold out to take charge of the New Zealand loan and Mercantile Agency Company's store in Picton. In July last he was promoted to the position of travelling representative for the company. He was held in high esteem by his many friends, and his wife and three young children will have much sympathy in their bereavement
+ Herbert married Caroline Jane Adams in 1886 and they had Emma Constance, Herbert Noel, Leslie Alexander & Marjory Stevens (1893-1893) Godfrey

• GODFREY, John, 6 July 1891 aged 68 - Picton
+ John Godfrey, of Picton, well-known in Marlborough as a settler of 38 years standing, breathed his last at his residence, Picton. The deceased gentleman for many years took a prominent part in local politics, being more especially active in assisting to obtain separation of the present Marlborough Provincial District from the then Nelson district. Perhaps throughout Marborough no more self-reliant or independent man lived than the late John Godfrey. Of late years he occupied most of his spare time in the advocay of Singe Tax as laid down by Henry George, and few men in the colony so thoroughly understood the princuples of "Progress and Poverty" as did the deceased. Painstaking almost to a fault in his explanation and advocay of this cause he never lost an opportunity of acquiring adherents where possible. The deceased was the son of the late Dr Godfrey, the patenteer of the medicine known as "Godfrey's Cordial" (a mixture of morphine and treacle given to children)
(see also Mothers Helper) and with his brother Henry came to the Wairau and cast in the lot as settlers in the New Zealand early days. Subsequently Mr John Godfrey settled in Picton where he continued to live till the day of his death. Mrs Godfrey, who survives her husband, had four children to him, all of whom are settled in Marlborough, and will receive widespread sympathy in their bereavement

• GREENSILL, James Samuel, 17 Jan 1895 aged 61 - Picton
+ Mr J. S. Greensill, brother of Mr J. A. R. Greensill, died at Picton the other day. Deceased belonged to the Royal Kentish Artillery and saw active service during the Crimean War, being at Balaklava, and Sebastapol

• GREENSILL, Rose, 24 Oct 1890 aged 29 - Picton
+ On 24 Oct 1890, at Brookly, Picton, Rose, the beloved wife of J. A. R. Greensill, and third daughter of Mr Justice Conolly of Remuera, Auckland. aged 29 years
+ It is with regret that we have to announce the death last night of Mrs J. A. R. Greensill, of Picton, youngest daughter of Mr Justice Conolly, at the early age of 29. The deceased lady had been a sufferer for some time, but it was only after her confinement about a fortnight ago that the symptoms of a pulmonary disease became apparent, and from that time the gradual weakening that has been apparent left but little hope of her recovery, and her death last night was therefore hardly a surprise. She leaves behind many relatives and friends to mourn her decease, and two little ones to comfort the bereaved. His Honor Mr Justice Conolly is expected over from Wellington where the Court of Appeal is to sit on Monday, but the date of the funeral will not be fixed till his arrival
+ Rose married John Abraham Roberts Greensill (1840-1923) in 1888 as his second wife. Their children were (1889-1981) Rose Evelyn Greensill & (1890-1943 Edward Tennyson Greensill) John had previously married Selina Rebecca DOWNES (1844-1833) in 1866 & had 7 children. John was born at Haulbowline Island, Cork, the son of Major Greensill, commissary of ordinance and first cousin to Lord Roberts of Kandahar. He arrived in Nelson in 1856 but later moved to farm at Arapawa and ran a merchant business in Picton. He was several times Mayor of the Borough

• GREIG, William, 23 March 1899 aged 67 - Picton

• GUDGEON, John, 21 Oct 1895 aged 41 - Picton

• GUEST, Albert, 5 Feb 1898 aged 19 days - Omaka
+ 5th of 8 children of Edward GUEST & Alice TAYLOR

• GULLERY, Clarissa Barfield, 8 Feb 1896 aged 42 - Picton
+ Our Picton contemporary records the death of Mrs Hohn Gullery, of Lochmara, which occurred early on Saturday morning, Mrs Gullery was in her 43rd year, and leaves a family of 10 children to mourn her loss. She was the daughter of the late Mr Charles Blizzard, of Picton
+ Clarissa was born Woolpit Bury St Edmonds, Suffolk, England to Charles BLIZZARD & Mary Ann BARFIELD (above). Clarissa married Simon John Gullery (1851-1942) as his 3rd wife in 1873 in Picton & had 10 children

• GULLERY, John James, 15 Dec 1899 aged 73 - Picton
+ born in Tandragee, Armagh, Northern Ireland, James married Mary Ann COLEMAN & had 2 sons. One was Simon John Gullery (whose wife Clarissa is above), the other son was Thomas James Gullery (1848-1895), George Michael Harris being charged with his manslaughter
NOTE death of James's wife (but not found on cemetery database)
... on 20 June 1876, at the Provincial Hospital, Picton, of typhoid fever, Mary, wife of Mr James Gullery, of Portage, Kemepuru, Pelorus Sound, aged 56 years

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• HALL, Helen/Ellen Maude, 27 July 1895 aged 3 months - Omaka
• HALL, Charles George Weston, 25 Jan 1897 aged 4 months - Omaka
++ both these children were
the 3rd & 5th of 5 children of Henry Francis HALL & Emily Lucy WESTON

• HALL, Thomas 28 Feb 1894 aged 64 - Omaka

• HAMILTON, Claud George Harwood, 24 March 1893 - Omaka
Marlborough Express 28 March 1893 HAMILTON - died at Springlands, on the 25th March, Claud George Harwood Hamilton, the adopted son of Mrs S. Hamilton, Springlands. Deeply regretted (no age given)

• HARMS, Catherine 15 Nov 1896 aged 56 - Picton

• HARRIS, Sarah, 19 March 1891 aged 53 - Picton

• HART, Edith Lucy, 10 May 1899 aged 11 - Picton
+ 1 of 10 children of Henry HART & Laura TAYLOR
+ Edith's father Henry Hart was a brother to Mary Ellen CRAGG's father, John Hart (see above)

• HEALEY, Francis Mary, 20 Sep 1890 aged - Omaka
++ no one found with that name/date

• HEBERLEY, Charlotte Emily, 14 Oct 1898 aged 66 - Picton
+ Charlotte (formerley Joyce, nee NASH), married Matthew Lee JOYCE (1820-1868) in 1851 & had at least 8 children. They lived for a time in Riccarton, Christchurch where Matthew was a Butcher in partnership with Charles Turner. Matthew drowned 10 June 1868. Charlotte next married James Heberley (see next) in 1878

• HEBERLEY, James 'Worser', Sep 1899 aged 90 - Picton
+ PLOT 28, BLOCK 25 at Picton has only the inital J. Heberley. It is either this James of a son Joseph Heberley (1843-1889)
+ He ran away from home at the age of 11 and began an adventurous life as a Whaler, Master Mariner (as his father was). James first married Maata Te Naihi Te OWAI (1808-1877) in 1841 and had about 9 children. In the early days of Wellington, Mr Heberley acted as pilot, and his wife's relatives (influential chiefs) gave him the bay still called after him "Worser" Bay. Read his Obituary

• HEBERLEY, Joseph, 12 June 1890 aged 35 - Picton
++ no one found with that name/date

• HEBLEY, Catherine, 12 Jan 1895 aged 5 - Picton
+ 4th of 7 known children of John James HEBLEY & Mary DOWNEY

• HEBLEY, Jacob, 22 July 1897 - Picton
+ nothing on Jacob of 1897. He is buried with Catherine above so possibly an infant of John & Mary

• HEFFERMAN, William 13 June 1890 aged 44 - Omaka
+ on June 13 1890, at the Wairau Hospital, William Hefferman, aged 44 years

• HEINS, Jane, 24 July 1891 aged 50 - Picton
+ possibly Jane DYKES who married James Heins (1833-1908) in 1864. He lived in Waikawa road, Picton in 1898

• HERD, Elizabeth, 5 Sep 1892 aged 72 - Picton

• HOCKEY, Stephen, 16 June 1897 - Omaka
++ no one found with that name/date

• HODSON, James Edmund, 7 Dec 1898 aged 67 - Omaka
+ The name of the late Mr James Edmund Hodson, whose death on the 5th instant we recorded on Tuesday, is intimately and honorably associated with the history of Marlborough and fuller details of his career will be appreciated
+ James married Catherine 'Kate' OTTERSON in 1866, daughter of Francis Otterson, the original owner of the Gladstone Run. He left a widow, 5 sons & 1 daughter

• HOLTHAM, William, 11 Feb 1897 aged 80 - Omaka
+ 10 Feb 1897 Many in Marlborough will hear with regret of the death of Mr Wm. Holtham, which took place at his residence at an early hour this morning, at the advanced age of 80. Mr Holtham had been invalid for some time

• HONNOR, Edith, 7 Aug 1891 aged 25 - Omaka
6 Aug 1891 HONNOR - On the 5th instant, at Nelson-street, Blenheim, Edith Honnor, daughter of Henry and Jane Watkins Honnor, aged 25 years. The funeral will leave the parents' residence to-morrow at 2.30p.m.

• HOOPER, James Richard, 18 Aug 1891 aged 60 - Omaka
+ On 16 Aug 1891 James Richard Hooper, aged 60. [Auckland and Wellington papers please copy]

• HORGAN, Johanna, 2 July 1890 aged 21 - Omaka

• HORN, Sarah Ann, 4 July 1895 aged 73 - Omaka
+ On 2 Jult 1895 at Blenheim, Mrs J. P. Horn of Waimea West, aged 72 years

• HORNBY, Mary, 12 June 1891 aged 68 - Omaka

• HOWARD, Sarah Ann, 27 Sep 1890 aged 48 - Picton

• HUGHES, James, 26 Dec 1893 aged 84 - Havelock

• HUNTER, Beatrice Ellen, 27 Oct 1894 aged 7 - Picton
+ 4th of 12 of children of William HUNTER & Louisa Alice HOOD

• HURLEY, Charles, 25 June 1892 aged - Omaka
+ 24 June 1892 A man named Neame from Onamalutu, reported last night to the police that in looking for a ford to cross he had discovered a body on the bank, which is supposed to be that of Charles Hurley, who was drowned on April 20th while crossing the Wairau near Pollard's flaxmill, when his horse was drowned. Constable Sheary left for the locality to-day to bring in the body. An inquest will be held at the Hospital to-morrow at 2 o'clock

• HUSTWICK, Thomas, 4 May 1890 aged 21 - Omaka
+ 2 May 1890 SUPPOSED DROWNING - An extremely painful sensation was caused in town this morning by the intelligence that Mr Thomas Hustwick (son of Mr Hustwick, chemist) was missing. It appears that the missing youth went out with Mr Barlow, of the Telegraph Department, on a duck shooting expedition. They took a boat and went down the river to near Mr C. Redwood's. Mr Barlow landed at a particular point, and left young Hustwick in the boat. On returning to the spot he found the boat had disappeared and there was no trace of Hustwick. After a fruitless search he got a boat from one of the neighbors and came home. On his way he passed the missing boat adrift, with the painter hanging over the bow. On coming into town, he reported the matter to the police, and Sergeant-Major Scanlan despatched Constable Cameron to the ground. That officer was, later on, followed by others, but no trace of the poor lad could be found. The utmost sympathy is felt for Mr and Mrs Hustwick in their terrible affliction and suspense, for it can hardly be doubted that the missing lad has met his death. This morning a search party, headed by Mr De Castro and Constable Sheary, went down the river to make a further search. The young man was a fine swimmer and a thoroughly capable sportsman. There is a painful uncertainty as to whether the accident was by drowning or gun accident. Since the above was written we learn that the search party on reaching Mr Hardin's saw a shadow in the water and on examination it was found that the poor youth was lying there drowned. The search party consisted of Constable Sheary and Messrs A. J. Fisher, Victor Ohlsen, Lechner, Connell, Geo Patchett, J. Halford, De Castro, F. C. Litchfield. About one o'clock the body was found, and near it, in the water, the gun, a single-barrelled breech-loader, with a charge in it. The body, with the gun, was placed in a boat and brought to the boat shed, where it was placed, under lock and key, pending the Coroner's arrangements being made known. The features of deceased were a composed appearance, and it is quite impossible for any ordinary person to say whether death resulted from drowning or a seizure
+ 3 May 1890 The Blenheim Rifle and the Garrison band are called out for to-morrow as the remains of the late Mr Thos. Hustwick are to be accorded a military funeral
+ 3 May 1890 the Coroner's Inquest ... Thomas H. Hustwick, father of the deceased, said the deceased was accustomed to go out shooting ...
+ 3 May 1890 the Funeral was probably the largest gathering of people yet seen in Blenheim on any similar occasion ...

• HUTCHESON, John Mack, 5 Feb 1899 aged 82 - Omaka
+ 4th MAYOR of BLENHEIM
+ 3 Feb 1899 Mr John M. Hutcheson, aged 82, a very old colonist, and one if the best-known settlers in Marlborough, died at noon on Friday. He had the reputation of being the oldest bowler in the colony and though 82 years of age at the time of his death, he played the game almost to the end. He was the fourth Mayor of Blenheim and was for several years a member of the Marlborough Education Board. According to the Blenheim papers, the deceased had a most interesting colonial career. He arrived in 1840 in the ship Blenheim. Landing at Wellington, he first settled at the Hutt. Thus he was one of the real poneers of New Zealand civilisation. At that time the City of Wellington was merely in embryo, Col. Wakefield having only just taken possession of Port Micholson, the hills of which were covered with bush to the water's edge. At the Hutt Mr Hutcheson was engaged in clearing the land and trading with the Port, whither he sent timber, which was eventually used to build wharves. There, with Captain Sinclair (a brother-in-law), who came out with him, he constructed a boat, and they went up the Wanganui in it, intending to take up land, for which they held certificates. Arrived in that place, they found that the land had not been surveyed and that the natives were giving considerable trouble; so they returned to the Hutt. There Capt. Sinclair built a little craft, and in 1848 - the year of the Wairau massacre - they sent down to Pigeon bay (Banks Peninsula). Deceased took up land there, and Captain Sinclair sailed the little craft between Wellington and Lyttelton. One day the boat set out for the last time, and it is supposed that she foundered at sea, for nothing was ever afterwards heard of her or those on board. Mr Hutcheson's residence in Blenheim extended over a term of 40 years

• HUTCHINS, Henry, 4 May 1895 aged - Omaka
++ nothing found on BDM, or newspapers for a Henry Hutchins

... I ...
• INSTONE, Charlotte Annie, 12 Sep 1898 aged 20 - Picton
+ on 12 Sep 1898 at the residence of Mr James T. Robinson, Blenheim; Charlotte Annie, beloved daughter of Joseph and Eliza Instone; aged 20 years
+ Mr and Mrs Instone have had the misfortune to lose their only daughter Annie, who died at Blenheim early yesterday morning of an affection of the lungs following influenza
+ Joseph & Mary Eliza actually had 2 other daughters, 1882-1887 Lilly Edith & 1884-1889 Jessie Emily. They also had 2 sons 1876-1889 Joseph Ernest & 1887-1962 Oliver

• IREMONGER, T. D, 11 July 1895 - Omaka
+ only recorded death for Iremonger in whole of 1895 on BDM was George Iremonger on 10 July 1895 aged 7 months. Born in Blenheim in Nov 1894, 12th of 12 children of Jonathan David IREMONGER & his 2nd wife, Sophia RENDALL (total of 15 for Jonathan), who had 2 children in London, arrived in NZ Oct 1874 & married in Wellington in 1876 and had another 10 children, 5 in Wellington, 5 in Blenheim. (meanwhile, Jonathan's first wife, Hannah Driscoll, died in the Union Workhouse in London in Dec 1874, her baby son 2 months later) read their story here
++ possible explaination for the T.D. Iremonger at database is son of J.D. Iremonger?

... J ...
• JACKSON, unnamed 16 July 1890 born still - Omaka
+ on 15 July 1890 at Sutherland Terrace, Blenheim, the wife of G. S. Jackson of a daughter. Still born

• JACKSON, Adam, 30 Sep 1892 aged 76 - Omaka
+ On 28 Sep 1892 at his residence, Carlyle cottage, Scott-street, Blenheim, Adam Jackson, aged 76 years. [Nelson, Wellington, and Home papers please copy]

• JACKSON, Mary Constance Anne Stokes, 18 Feb 1890 aged 3 - Omaka

• JEFFRIES, Susan, 11 Jan 1891 aged 93 - Omaka
+ On 10 Jan 1891 at Blenheim, Marlborough, S. Jeffries, relict of the late William Jeffries, and mother of Mr H. Jeffries, postmater, Helensville; aged 93 years

• JELLYMAN, Albert Henry, 15 March 1894 aged 22 - Omaka
+ On 10 March 1894 At Stoke, Nelson, Albert Henry, second son of H. Jellyman. Aged 22 years and six months
+ It will be heard with general regret that Albert Jellyman, second son of Mr Henry Jellyman, of this town, died on Saturday night at Nelson, whither he had proceeded a short time ago for the benefit of his health. Deceased had been affected lately with dropsy and inflammation of the lungs and though suffering greatly was conscious up to the last moment. Some members of the family who were summoned when the hope of recovery was small, arrived too late to be present at the last. Deceased was about 22 years of age, was well known and respected in Blenheim, and much sympathy will be felt for the family at the death of so promising a member. The body will be conveyed to Blenheim and the funeral will leave the residence of Mr H. Jellyman on Thursday afternoon
+ second of 10 children of Henry JELLYMAN & Elizabeth WELLS

• JENNENS, Mostyn Charles, 26 Feb 1898 aged 11 months - Omaka
+ 4th of 6 children of Charles Samuel JENNENS & Alice WALKER

• JENNINGS, Alfred Theodore 'Theo', 11 Oct 1898 aged 2 - Picton
+ 3th of 4 children of Samuel JENNINGS & Alice BAILEY

• JENSEN, Cora Christina, 10 Sep 1898 aged 17 - Picton
+ 1st of 8 children of Michael JENSEN & Mary GOOSE

• JONES, William, 7 Feb 1894 aged 78 - Omaka

• JONES, Herbert, 24 Dec 1891 aged - Omaka

• JONES, Joseph Leslie Bertrand, 5 March 1897 aged 42 - Picton
+ Joseph was a Brewer in Picton

• JONES, Mary, 16 March 1896 aged 87 - Picton

... K ...
• KANE, James, 28 June 1898 aged 75 - Picton

• KENNY, Georgina Pauline Edith, 13 July 1899 aged 64 - Picton
+ On 13 July 1899 at 'The Rocks', Queen Charlotte Sound; Georgina Paulina Edith, the beloved wife of Captain Courtenay Kenny M.L.C., late Captain Connaught Rangers. The deceased lady had lived in Picton for nearly 40 years, and the Marlborough papers state was esteemed and respected by everybody. She was an accomplished muscian and vocalist, and will be greatly missed by many friends, though delicate health of late years has not permitted her to take part in many social functions

• KERR Vivian, 8 Dec 1896 aged 3 weeks - Omaka
+ 5th of 5 children of Galbraith Johnston Lowther KERR (1859-1939) & Annie Elizabeth JONES (1862-1943)

... L ...
• LANGLANDS Sarah Maude, 19 July 1897 aged 2 - Picton
+ daughter of Henry George LANGLANDS & Isabella Louise SIMMONDS

• Le BAS, Alexander 1893 - Omaka
+ On 29 Jan 1893 at Manse Road, Blenheim, Alexander Le Bas; aged 49 years. [Jersey papers please copy]
+ Yesterday morning Mr Alexander Le Bas, constable, Armed Constabulary, succumbed to influenza after a short illness. Mr Le Bas had been a resident of the district for some years, and was at one time engaged in farming pursuits at Grovetown. He saw service under Sir George Whitmore, and it was only a few days ago that he received his New Zealand war medal. A wife and two children remain to mourn his death
+ Alexander married Mary JONES in 1883 & had 2 sons, Henry William Alexander (1884-1922) & Charles Edward (1885-1918)

• LEWIS, Ellen, 20 May 1892 aged 33 - Picton

• LINTON, Alexander, 13 July 1893 aged 37 - Omaka

• LINTON, John 24 Jan 1891 aged 62 - Picton
+ On 21 Feb 1891 at Wairau road, Picton, John Linton, Esq., in the 63rd year
of his age - English papers please copy

• LUCAS, John Pearson, 15 April 1894 aged 41 - Omaka
+ On 13 April 1894, at his residence, York Terrace, John Pearson Lucas, aged 41 years

• LUCAS, Mabel Eliza, 6 Dec 1896 aged 11 - Omaka
+ 5 Dec 1896 Fallen asleep after a long and painful illness, Mabel Eliza, the dearly beloved second daughter of Joseph and Alice Lucas, aged 11 years and 9 months
+ parents were Joseph Samuel LUCAS (1851-1927) & Alice Annie Powick RANKIN of Opawa Farm

• LUMMAS, Walter, 7 June 1897 aged 12 - Omaka

• LUSCOMBE, T. M., 9 Jan 1892 - Omaka
++ only Luscombe death on BDM for Jan 1892 is Mabel Louise Luscombe, daughter of John Barter LUSCOMBE & Alice Mary ANDREWS who married in Cromwell

... M ...
• MacDONALD, George, 15 Aug 1898 aged 69 - Picton

• MADDOCK, Charlotte, 20 May 1892 aged 87 - Omaka
+ on 18 May 1893 at the residence of her daughter (Mrs A. Knight), Blenheim, Charlotte, relict of the late Thomas Maddock, aged 87 years
+ mother of Enoch Maddock, next
+ daughter Lucy Jane Maddock (1847-1935) married Alexander Knight in 1868

• MADDOCK, Enoch, 10 Nov 1894 aged 52 - Omaka
+ Enoch married Harriet HENDERSON in 1875

• MAPP, John, 19 Oct 1898 aged 48 - Omaka
+ Marlborough Express, 17 Oct 1898 - An accident occurred late on Saturday night, resulting in the painfully sudden death of Mr John Mapp, a well known farmer of this district. Mr Mapp, whose farm is situated at the foot of the hills to the south, a few miles from Blenheim, was in town for the greater part of Saturday. He left for home some time after eleven o'clock, on horseback, going to a paddock near the Club Stables, in company with Mr Angus McColl, to get his horse. About midnight Mr Frank Gallop, in his residence in Walter Street, heard the sounds of a horse galloping along the road and a voice calling out "Woa". Going out of his house he could see no sign of the horse, but on looking round he found Mapp lying on the roadside apparently lifeless. After a brief examination of the prostrate man, he hurried to the police station, and returned with Constable Jackson. Their attempts at restoration were unsuccessful, life being evidently extinct, and they conveyed the body to the Hospital in a trap. It is surmised that Mr Mapp's horse bolted with him, and in turning sharply round the corner at the top of Walter Street into the road to the left and towards home, unseated its rider, causing him to fall heavily to the ground on his head. The animal was found next morning in the vicinity of the farm with no bridle on and with a halter on its neck; and as the bridle was picked up next morning in the yard near the Club Stables, it is supposed that deceased left town with only the halter on the horse's head. It is understood that death was caused by a fracture of the skull. Mr Mapp was generally known to be an expert equestrian. Deceased was about fifty years of age, and leaves a widow and a grown-up son and daughter to mourn his loss. He has resided in this district for several years and was a successful agriculturist. For some time he was engaged in farming operations on the Starborough Estate with his brother, who is now in another part of the colony. Recently he bought the property known as Litchfield's farm, and it was on that place he settled - the INQUEST

• MARKS G, 8 Dec 1891 - Omaka
++ the only G. Marks on BDM dying 1890-1899 was George Clarence Marks died 2 Feb 1892 aged 8 days but not recorded on births. No Marks reported dying in Dec 1891 on BDM

• MAXTED, Thomas, 17 Feb 1890 aged 87 - Omaka
+ Marlborough Express, 17 Feb 1890 Three deaths occurred yesterday:- Mr Thos. Robinson of Spring Creek, Mr Partridge and Mr Maxted senr

• McARTNEY, David 24 July 1894 aged 61 - Omaka

• McCALLUM, Margaret, 19 Feb 1891 aged 60 - Omaka
+ database has Archibald
+ Margaret, nee HAMILTON, married Archibald in 1856 & had 13+ children
+ At Waterlea, Blenheim, on Tuesday, 17th February, 1891, Margaret mcCallum, wife of Archibald McCallum, in her 61st year

• McCALLUM, John, 4 March 1891 aged 21 - Omaka
+ Marlborough Express, 3 March 1891 The announcement of the death of John McCallum, the youngest son of Mr A. McCallum, of Waterlea, will, we are sure, be received with considerable regret by the great majority of our readers. The deceased, who had just attained his majority, was studying law, being engaged until his health gave way a few months ago, in the office of his brother, Mr R. McCallum, to whom he had been serving under articles for about three years. A fine, genial, young fellow, an enthusiastic athlete, and an ardent, conscientious student, he gave promise, had he lived, of a highly successful and honorable career. His premature death will be mourned not only by the immediate members of his family, but also by a large number of young people especially, who associated with him in daily life

• McCORMICK, Flora, 13 Jan 1890 aged 18 - Picton
+ 13 Jan 1890 It is with regret we report the death of Miss Flora McCormick, second daughter of Mr D. McCormick which took place at his residence Watamonga early this morning. Death resulted from sunstroke, which happened a few days ago. The deceased was well known and highly respected, and she leaves a large number of relations, friends and schoolmates to mourn her loss

• McDONALD, Colin, 27 Oct 1894 aged 61 - Picton

• McDONALD, John, 11 July 1892 aged 51 - Picton

• McINTYRE, H, 11 April 1899 - Omaka
++ nothing found for McIntyre in Marlborough

• McKENZIE, William, 26 June 1899 aged 74 - Omaka

• McLAUGHLAN, 3 Aug 1895 - Omaka
++ no one found with that name/date

• McMILLAN, Jessie, 29 March 1898 aged 2 - Havelock
++ no one found with that name/date

• McNEIL, Lachlan, 15 Jan 1894 aged - Picton
+ Captain Lachlan McNeill, who died at Picton on Saturday, was well known throughout Marlborough. He landed in New Zealand some 16 years ago, and settling in Picton in 1879 has lived there ever since

• MEARS, Jane, 5 June 1898 aged 57 - Omaka
+ On 4 June 1898 at Springlands; Jane, the beloved wife of John Mears, senr., aged 57 [Nelson and Wanganui papers please copy]

• MILLARD, 17 Jan 1892 - Omaka
++ no one found with that name/date

• MILLS, Jane, 28 April 1899 aged 56 - Omaka

• MILLS, Clarence, 28 Jan 1893 - Omaka
++ no one found with that name/date

• MILLS, Mary, 11 Nov 1895 aged 54 - Havelock
+ On 15 Nov 1895 at Hopai, Pelorus Sound, Mary, the beloved wife of Thomas Hearn Mills, died suddenly from heart disease aged 54 years

• MILLS, Thomas Hearn, 2 Sep 1898 aged 63 - Havelock
+ On 29 Aug 1898 at the Picton Hospital, Thomas Hearn Mills, of Hopai, Pelorus Sound (formerly of Nelson), aged 63 years

• MILLS, William, 27 Nov 1895 aged 86 - Picton

• MOREY, Charlotte, 16 March 1894 aged 72 - Picton
+ Charlotte, (nee KING) married Edward Morey (1822-1892). They arrived into Lyttelton on the 'Strathallan' 21 Jan 1859 with their daughters: Myra Martha aged 15, Elizabeth aged 8 and Ellen Ann aged 5 months. The lived in Akaroa for some time and had another 3 children: Henry 'Harry' Edmund 1860-1860, Alfred Roelof 1861-1868 & Anne Charlotte 1864-1932

• MOREY, Edward William, 20 July 1892 aged 71 - Picton
+ Edward was a builder, bricklayer & stonemason and was well known in Akaroa for his chimneys. He died 20 July 1892 in Wellington, when the scaffold on which he was standing fell, inflicting injuries which resulted in his death. He is buried Plot 25, Block 25, next to Charlotte (see her notes above)
+ his name nor details are on the cemetery database

• MORGAN, Lily, 21 April 1892 aged 7 weeks - Omaka
+ 21 April 1892 Intimation having been sent to the police of a child being found dead in bed, enquiries were made as to the necessity for an inquest, and the coroner and doctor both agree that this would not be necessary. The child was the offspring of Mr S. Morgan, of Springlands, and had evidently been overlain
+ Lily was the daughter of Samuel Alfred Frederic MORGAN & Maria REYNOLDS. She is buried with 26 year old Ethel Maud PEAKE (nee WRATT 1882-1908)

• MORRIS, Henry Crammer, 9 Jan 1893 aged 32 - Picton
+ Yesterday morning Mr Morris, chief officer of the Jessie Readman, now loading at pictone, died in the Picton hospital from injuries received recently. Dr Gleghorn was called in, but medical assistance was of no avail, and deceased sank gradually, and succumbed at an early hour yesterday morning

• MOSS, Frederick, 9 June 1895 aged 23 - Omaka

• MUIR, Rose, 23 June 1891 aged 39 - Omaka
+ On 21 June 1891 at Blenheim, Rose, beloved wife of James Muir, aged 29 years. [Dunedin and Clutha papers please copy]

• MURRAY, ? 26 Jan 1890 - Omaka
+ Kate Murray aged 3 months died 25 Jan 1890
+ Ernest Frederick Murray aged 3 years died 25 Jan 1890

• MURRAY, Helen, 7 November 1896 aged 52 - Omaka
+ 6 Nov 1896 We regret to record the death of Mrs Murray, wife of Mr William Murray, of Spring Creek. After a long and wasting illness, borne with much fortitude, she unexpectedly became worse on Wednesday, and peacefully passed away about 9.15 p.m. yesterday. Mrs Murray came from Scotland with her parents to Darling Downs, Queensland, and was there married in 1864. Afterwards Mr and Mrs Murray came to New Zealand and settled in the Wairau, and finally on the farm at Spring Creek. The deceased lady, who was noted for her genial and hospitable disposition will be much missed by her family connections and a large circle of friends. Mrs Murray was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and took a lively interest in everything connected with its welfare. We heartIly sympathise with Mr Murray in his bereavement. The funeral will take place to-morrow at 1.30 p.m.

• MURRAY, Isabella, 3 December 1897 aged 2 - Omaka
+ 3 Dec 1897 A drowning fatality occurred at Grovetown yesterday, by which Mr James Murray, of that place, is berft of his infant daughter. The little girl, whose age is about two and a half years, wandered away from home some time after nine o'clock in the morning, She was missed shortly afterwards and a search was made, Mr Craven finding the body in the Opawa River early in the afternoon. Mounted-Constable Price went out to make enquiries yesterday afternoon. The Coroner, Mr J. Allen, S.M., has decided after reading the constable's report, that an inquest will not be necessary

• MURRAY, Isabella 4 August 1899 aged 68 - Omaka
++ database has James
+ On 3 Aug 1899 at Springlands; Isabella Murray, relict of the late James Murray; aged 68 years [Dannevirke and Westport papers please copy]

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• NAIRN, Margaret Hood, 26 Dec 1892 aged 33 - Omaka
+ 12 Dec 1892 The many friends of Dr and Mrs Nairn will be be pleased to learn that the illness of the latter is not as serious as was anticpated and that she is now on the road to restoration to her usual state of health
+ 24 Dec 1892 In recording the death of Mrs Nairn, we do so with feelings of the deepest regret, for not only was the deceased lady in the prime of her life, but she had gained the respect and esteem of all with whom she came in contact by her kindly manner and cheery disposition. The illness which has brought about so sad an end was, we understand, the after effect of a recent confinement. There has been for some days but little hope of recovery, and sudden as the shock will come to many on hearing it, to those immediately connected with her it was not a surprise. Death was painless, and the last hours passed in unconsciousness. To Dr Nairn in his sorrowing hours will be extended the consolation that his loss is one regretted by all, and the sympathy of the community goes with him in his bereavement. Four young children are left without the care of a mother, one of them an infant only a few weeks old
+ this was Margaret Hood MENZIE who married David Mathewson Nairn (1863-1924) in 1885 & had 4 daughters, Winnifred Mildred, Beatrice Constance, Dora & Vera Nairn. David remarried in 1894 to Hannah Maria 'Annie' FARMAR (1869-1949) & had 4 sons Norman, Gerald, William Mathewson & Ian Mathewson Nairn

• NEWMAN, William, 18 April 1891 aged 46 - Omaka

• NICHOL, Colin, 1 Dec 1896 aged 5 - Omaka

+ NICHOL, Margaret Maud, 28 June 1899 aged 37 - Omaka

• NICOLL, Charles 13 May 1892 aged 75 - Omaka

+ NICOLL, Ann, 10 April 1891 aged 77 - Omaka
+ On 8 April 1891 at Springlands, Blenheim, Ann Nicoll, formerly of Motupipi, Nelson; aged 78 [Nelson papers please copy]

• NISBET, Thomas, 15 Aug 1897 - Omaka
++ no one found with that name/date

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• OGILVIE, Lucy, 29 Dec 1895 aged 47 - Omaka
+ 30 Dec 1895 OGILVIE, On the 28th inst, Lucy, beloved wife of C. A. Ogilvie, Fairhall, aged 47
+ Lucy LUCAS married Charles Andrew Ogilvie in 1878
+ Charles next married Gertrude Marian CARROLL (1874-1898) in 1897. He next married Gertrude's sister, Ada Florence CARROLL (1871-1912) in 1901 (daughters of Samuel CARROLL & Florence Marian CAPPER of Wellington)

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• PARFITT, Isaac John, 9 March 1893 aged 82 - Picton
+ born in Chippenham, Wiltshire, arriving into Nelson Feb 1842 on the Fifeshire. Married Elizabeth LITTLE (1811-1853) in England, had 4 children before emigration & 2 others in Kapunda, South Australia. Elizabeth died in Kapunda aged 42. He next married Jane TRENGROVE (1814-1900) in 1853 & 2 children in South Australia. He returned to Nelson where he and Jane died. A son, Joseph Parfitt married Martha Ann Heberley in Picton in 1879

• PARKER, Hugh 6 March 1892 aged 62 - Omaka
+ On 5 March 1892, at Blenheim, Hugh Parker, aged 62 years

• PARKER, Ida May, 27 Dec 1897 aged 20 - Omaka
+ 1 of 8 daughters of Richard Watson Parker (see next)

• PARKER, Richard Watson, 10 May 1899 aged 64 - Omaka
+ 8 May 1899 It is our painful duty to-day to announce the death of Mr Richard Watson Parker, storekeeper, of Grove road, which occurred suddenly this morning

• PARRISH, Francis, 18 November 1894 aged 58 - Omaka
+ Death has been busy of late in our midst, and it is with great unwillingness that we return to the subject in order to record the demise of Mr Francis Parrish, of Grovetown, which occurred yesterday afternoon at the Wairau Hospital. Mr Parrish was an old resident in the place, and the reputation which he had established for uprightness and integrity of character wil make his loss generally regretted. The year of his birth was 1836, making his age 58, and his arrival in the district took place early in life. He originally carried on business as brickmaker at Grovetown, but entered the service of the Railway department shortly after the opening of the Blenheim Picton section. For many years he acted as caretaker at the combined railway and traffic bridge over the Opawa. He was an old member of the Loyal Lodge of Oddfellows, having joined in 1866, and a Society funeral will be accorded him tomorrow. The cause of death was cancer in the region of the jaw, the dread disease having attacked deceased lately, and necessitating his confinement to bed at the hospital only within the last few days. A numerous family are left to mourn the demise and general sympahty will be felt for them in their bereavement

• PARTRIDGE, Thomas, 17 Feb 1890 aged 28 - Omaka

• PATCHETT, Elizabeth, 22 Sep 1890 aged 66 - Omaka

• PATCHETT, Ernest, 17 Oct 1895 aged 1 - Omaka
+ cemetery database has C. Patchett. He was possibly the son of Thomas William PATCHETT & Rose SIMPSON

• PATCHETT, Harrison, 13 Jan 1899 aged 1 - Omaka
+ 8th of 11 children of William PATCHETT & Amelia Ann CHUCK
+ buried with brother Stanley (1891-1891) & mother Amelia

• PATCHETT, John, 20 July 1893 aged 76 - Omaka

• PATCHETT, Joseph, 24 May 1892 aged 43 - Omaka

• PATCHETT, Stanley James, 14 June 1891 aged 7 weeks - Omaka
+ 4th of 11 children of William PATCHETT & Amelia Ann CHUCK
+ buried with brother Harrison (1898-1899) & mother Amelia

• PATON, Thomas, 20 Sep 1896 - Omaka
++ no one found with that name/date

• PAUL, Edmond, 30 January 1893 aged 55 - Omaka

• PAUL, Eveline Annie, 14 March 1896 aged 2 - Picton
+ 5th of 9 children of Joseph Richard PAUL & Elizabeth LYSTER

• PEEK, Ellen Lewis, 18 May 1892 aged 33 - Picton

• PENNEY, 11 April 1891 - Omaka
++ no one found with that name/date

• PENNEY, William, 22 Oct 1890 aged 22 - Omaka

• PETTIMAN, Emma, 30 Nov 1890 - Omaka
++ no one found with that name/date

• PHILLIPS, James, 24 Sep 1890 aged 2 - Omaka

• PHILLIPS, Robert, 16 April 1890 aged 71 - Omaka
+ Storekeeper of Spring Creek
+ 15 April 1890 Finding the Body + 16 April 1890 the INQUEST

• PHILLIPS, Lois, 28 Feb 1894 aged 37 - Omaka

• PHILLIPS, Samuel, 30 March 1895 aged 68 - Omaka

• PHILPOTTS, Alfred John Stuckey, 28 Oct 1892 aged - Picton
+ on 25 Oct 1892 at the Hospital, Blenheim, Alfred, the beloved son of Thomas and Elizabeth Philpotts; aged 16 years
+ It is with great regret that we have to record the death of a promising young fellow, Alfred Philpotts, son of Mr Philpotts, storekeeper of Picton, who died this morning under chloroform, adminstered in order to remove some dead bone from his leg. Three medical men were present at the operation, and everything was done to restore animation but without success. Deceased was brought from Picton by his father a few weeks back to be treated here. The many friends of the family, both here and in Picton, will join with us in expressing sympathy with the sorrowing relatives in their sad affliction

•PICKERING, Elizabeth, 10 April 1890 aged 69 - Picton

• POOLE, John, 22 April 1890 aged ? - Omaka
+ 12 April 1890 Nothing has been heard of a boat in which three men left for Port Chalmers. The names were John Williams (Frenchman), H. West (comparatively recent arrival here) and John Poole (formerly on the Brigatine Circe), all single

• POOLE, John, 2 July 1899 aged 72 - Omaka

• PORTER, 8 July 1891 - Omaka
++ no one found with that name/date

• PRATT, Richard, 13 April 1891 aged 55 - Omaka

• PRICE, Charles, 3 Sep 1893 aged 61 - Picton

• PRICE, Ella, 12 Jan 1891 - Havelock
++ no one found with that name/date

• PRICHARD, Henry, 13 April 1897 aged 65 - Omaka

+ PROCTOR, Joseph, 1891 aged 67 - Omaka

• PROPSTRING, Sidney James, 5 Sep 1899 aged 28 - Omaka

• PYE, Edgar Crombie, 5 Nov 1891 aged aged 6 months - Omaka
+ twin, (with Beatrice Pye), 7th & 8th of 14 children of Archibald Robertson PYE (1854-1940) of Edinburgh, Scotland & Mary Ann AMOS (1860-1956) of Kent, England. Archibald & Mary Ann were married in Woodville in 1880. Archibald deserted the family just prior to their last child being born and went to Australia. He returned just prior to Mary Ann being granted a decree nisi in March 1908

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• RABONE, Samuel 28 April 1894 aged 66 - Picton

• RACKLEY William, - 31 Dec 1895 aged 78 - Picton

• RADD, Dorothy, 12 Sep 1896 aged 1 week - Omaka
+ 8th of 8 children of William & Mary Ann RADD

• RADD, Edith Isabel Fleetwood, 23 Feb 1899 - Omaka
+ BDM has Edith Doris Alice Radd died 22 Feb 1899 aged 3 months
+ no Edith Isabel Fleetwood Radd on Births or Deaths or newspapers

• RADD, George, 21 Sep 1895 aged 22 - Omaka

• RANSOM, Archibald, 1 Feb 1893 aged 2½ - Omaka
+ 31 Jan 1893 last evening a child aged 2½ years, named Archibald Ransom, living near Vernon, fell into a boiuler and received injuries from scalding which resulted in death. It appears that the mother had been washing and the boy, before he could be stayed, fell in and was severeky scalded about the arms and the dody. Sr Alexander was called in, and did all that was possibly to alleviate the sufferings if the little one

• RAVEN, Alfred James, 31 Jan 1896 aged 7 weeks - Omaka
+ 6th of 9 children of Charles Horace RAVEN & Annie VERCOE

• RAVEN, Francis Russell, 7 Jan 1892 aged 11 hours - Omaka
+ 3rd of 9 children of Charles Horace RAVEN & Annie VERCOE

• RAVEN, Horace Henry, 22 Feb 1894 aged 10 months - Omaka
+ 4th of 9 children of Charles Horace RAVEN & Annie VERCOE

• RAVEN, William Stanley, 3 Feb 1895 aged 5 months - Omaka
+ 5th of 9 children of Charles Horace RAVEN & Annie VERCOE

• RAYNER, Ellen, 25 Jan 1893, aged 63 - Omaka

• REES, William Gilbert, 3 Nov 1898 aged 71 - Omaka

• REGISTER, Rita Muriel, 28 June 1897 aged 1 - Omaka

• REYNOLDS, Francis Guerney, 30 Aug 1896 aged 38 - Picton

• REYNOLDS, Mary Ann, 26 Nov 1892 aged 50 - Picton

• RIDGEWAY, Myrtle May, 31 March 1890 aged 12 weeks - Omaka
+ daughter of Samuel & Elizabeth RIDGEWAY

• ROBERTSON, Daisy Marion Robina Burrows, 21 July 1890 aged 22 - Omaka
+ on 19 July 1890, Maxwell Road, Blenheim, Daisy, the eldest daughter of the late John W. and Mary Robertson. Aged 22 years

• ROBINSON, William Edward, 26 Feb 1896 aged 3 - Omaka

• ROSS, Jessie, 20 Jan 1891 aged 6 - Omaka

• RUSH, Robert, 21 Sep 1896 aged 48 - Omaka

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• SEYMOUR, Catherine Emily, 13 May 1898 aged 27 - Picton

• SHERIDAN, George, 12 April 1899 aged 38 - Omaka
+ On 12 April 1899 at Blenheim; George Sheridan, aged 38 years. [Nelson and Wellington papers please copy]
... It is with regret we learn of the death of Mr George Sheridan, which, though not unexpected, will be heard with sorrow by his large circle of friends and acquaintances. Mr Sheridan has been an invalid for nearly two years past and succumbed yesterday afternoon at his residence, High Street, to that dread disease consumption. He first arrived in Marlborough as a lad in 1873, and has resided in this district continuously since that date, with the exception of a short period he spent as manager of a farm in the Waimea, Nelson. He was esteemed for his many good qualities by friends and acquaintances, who will extend their sincere sympathy to his widow and family of five children, who are left to mourn their loss
+ George married Eliza Maria BYFORD (1864-1949) in 1885 & their children were:
1886 - 1916 George Byford Sheridan Killed in Action Somme, France 1916
1888 - 1952 Francis Earl Sheridan
1890 - 1970 Herbert Thomas Sheridan
1892 - 1943 Clarence Sheridan
1896 - ? Ida Kate Sheridan
ELIZA MARIA remarried in 1901 to Henry William TOWNSEND

• SIGGLEKOW, Ernest John Christian, 4 July 1897 aged 63 - Omaka
+ On 2 July 1897 Ernest John Christian Sigglekow, aged 63 years; Departed in peace, deeply regretted. [Nelson and Wanganui papers please copy]

• SIMMONDS, Mrs W. E. 31 Dec 1895 aged 38 - Omaka
+ On 30 Dec 1895 at the Wairau Hospital, after a long and painful illness; Esther, the beloved wife of W. E. Simmonds; aged 38 years [Nelson and Wellington papers please copy]
+ this was Esther CHAPMAN who married William Edward Simmonds in 1879 & had 5 daughters and a son

• SKERRATT, Joseph, 9 April 1899 aged 71 - Omaka
* BDM has SHERRATT

• SMITH, Henry, 21 June 1890 aged 61 - Picton

• SMITH, Henry Andrew, 7 Dec 1896 aged 28 - Omaka

• SOMMERVILLE, Peter Reid, 7 Sep 1894 aged 62 - Picton
+ database has Summerville
+ 7 Jan 1895 Messrs Green & Co., having received instructions from the Public Trustee, will sell by Public Auction at Mr Phillpotts' Store, Picton, the following properties in the Estate of the late Peter Reid Somerville (note spelling), deceased:- Allotments 327, 551 and 74 in the Town of Picton

• STEER, Mabel Annie - 18 April 1891 aged 13 - Omaka
+ 1st of 12 children of William Thomas STEER & Annie HORNBY
+ William & Annie had another daughter the following year whom they named Mabel Jane

• STEWART, Thomas, 15 Dec 1896 aged 40 - Omaka
+ 12 Dec 1896 An improvement took place yesterday in the condition of Constable Stewart, who is at the Hospital
+ 14 Dec 1896 Constable Stewart died at the Hospital this afternoon. His many friends in Blenheim and other parts of the Colony, where he has been stationed, will be extremely sorry to hear the sad intelligence
+ 15 Dec 1896 The news of the death of Constable Stewart, which occurred at the Hospital yesterday afternoon, was heard in town with considerable regret. It is only three weeks ago since he was incapacitated from duty, and the disappearance of the well-known figure is sadly sudden. The illness assumed the form of diabetes, and this proved fatal. Deceased, who was a native of the North of Ireland, came out to the Colony about 20 years ago, and first worked for some time on the Westland diggings. He joined the Police Force in 1886 at Wellington, and has served in different places of the Colony, for the most part in the West Coast, Wellington districts and Blenheim. He was stationed in Blenhein for some time about six years ago, and was transferred back here again about six months ago. He died in the prime of life. As far as is known there are no relatives of deceased in the Colony. The funeral takes place this afternoon

• STOREY, Cyril James Sumner, 27 Jan 1897 aged 2 - Omaka
+ son of Thomas James STOREY & Rosetta Lilias CHITTENDEN

• STRICKLAND, William, 5 Oct 1898 aged 57 - Omaka

• SULLIVAN, Jane, 3 Sep 1898 aged 44 - Picton

• SULLIVAN, Robert, 5 Oct 1898 aged 57 - Picton

• SUTHERLAND, Sarah, 20 Sep 1896 aged 57 - Omaka

• SUTTON, Charlotte Merrifield, 1 Jan 1891 aged 1 month - Omaka
+ daughter of Charles SUTTON & Helen MERRIFIELD

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• TAYLOR, Joseph, 31 May 1892 aged 79- Omaka

• TEMPLETON, Helen Hall, 4 March 1896 66 - Omaka

• THOMAS, George Henry, 31 May 1891 aged 6 weeks - Omaka

• THOMPSON, Adam, 21 Oct 1893 aged 68 - Picton

• THOMPSON, Emma, 29 Nov 1899 aged 75 - Picton

• THOMPSON, Sarah, 7 Aug 1898 aged 77 - Picton

• THOMPSON, Thomas, 26 July 1899 aged 9 - Picton

• THOMS, Jessie, 29 Dec 1899 aged 21 - Omaka

• THOMSON, 1895 - Omaka
++ nothing else known

• TRIPE, Louisa Mary, 4 Aug 1899 aged 13 - Picton

• TRIPE, Sophia, 13 Jan 1891 aged 52 - Picton

• TRUEMAN, Charles Robert, 1 Dec 1898 aged 25 - Omaka
* database has TRUMIAN
+ On 30 Nov 1898 at the Wairau Hospital; Charles Robert, eldest son of Robert and Sarah Trueman, aged 25 years. Deeply regretted
+ 20 Dec 1898 In the Supreme Court, in Chambers yesterday, before Mr J. Allen, Registrar, acting in the absence of a Judge, Mr Conolly moved for and obtained an order granting letters of administration of the estate of the late Charles Robert Trueman, of Blind River, farmer, deceased, to Mr Robert Trueman, the father of the deceased, the late Mr C. R. Trueman having lately died intestate

• TURNPENNY, 18 Jan 1891 aged 6 - Picton
++ first Turnpenny death recorded on BDM from 1840! was Caroline Louisa Turnpenny on 17 Jan 1892 aged 10 days (note coincidental date). The next recorded deaths of Turnpenny is from 1931

• TWIDLE, James, 3 July 1899 aged 61 - Havelock

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• WADDY, Arthur Benjamin 'Benny', 30 Oct 1897 aged 15- Picton

• WADDY, Benjamin Owen, 30 July 1894 aged 54 - Picton

• WALKER, Annie, 20 March 1890 aged 7 - Omaka

• WALKER, Eric, 20 Jan 1893 aged 6 weeks - Omaka

• WALKER, John, 11 Dec 1891 aged 8 - Omaka

• WALL, ? 23 Nov 1896 aged - Omaka
++ no one found with that name/date

• WARREN, Violet Ellen, 18 July 1894 aged 9 weeks - Omaka

• WATSON, Irene Mary, 23 May 1890 aged 4 weeks - Omaka

• WATSON, John, 25 July 1895 aged 79 - Omaka

• WEBSTER, Sarah 'Bridget', 27 Oct 1899 aged 60 - Picton
+ On 27 Oct 1899 at High Street, Picton; Bridget, the beloved wife of Thomas Webster; aged 60 years. R.I.P.
+ this was Bridget BOULGER who married Thomas Webster in 1865 & had 8 children. One of them was also named Sarah Bridget Webster (1880-1948)

• WELLS, Clarence, 27 April 1898 aged 16 hours - Havelock

• WEMYSS, Margaret Braid, 6 Sep 1895 aged 59 - Omaka
+ database has Mrs D. Wemyss
+ 4 Sep 1895 at Wellington, Margaret Braid, wife of David Wemyss, aged 59 years

• WEOLERLING, M, 12 June 1890 aged - Omaka
++ no one found with that name/date

• WESTERN, John Octavius, 3 July 1890 aged 69 - Picton

• WHITE, Caroline Louisa, 23 May 1894 aged 25 - Picton

• WHITING, Clifford, 24 Sep 1898 aged 3 - Picton

• WHITING, Francis, 4 Dec 1898 aged 39 - Picton

• WHITLING, John, 14 Nov 1895 aged 53 - Omaka

• WILLIAMS, George, 28 July 1899 aged 57 - Omaka

• WILLIAMS, Stephen George Trengove, 1 Aug 1899 aged 11 - Picton
+ 1 of at least 11 children of John Trengrove WILLIAMS & Mary Ann BROWN

• WILLIAMS, Winifred Esther Trengove , 16 Nov 1895 aged 38 days - Picton
+ BDM has aged 38 days + database has aged 2
+ Winifred was born 7 Oct 1895, 1 of at least 11 children of John Trengrove WILLIAMS & Mary Ann BROWN so she was 38 days

• WILSON, George Bloomfield, 1 Dec 1899 aged 61 - Havelock

• WILSON, Jane, 16 Jan 1892 aged 68 - Omaka

• WILSON, John, 11 Jan 1891 aged 54 - Picton

• WITT, Robert Henry,24 Jan 1898 aged 40 - Omaka
Colonist 1 Feb 1898 WITT - January 31st, at Nelson, Robert H. Witt; aged 40 years
Evening Post 2 Feb 1898 We record with regret the death of Mr Robert Henry Witt, Proprietor of the Commercial Hotel in Nelson, at the early age of 40. The deceased, who was a son of Mrs M. Witt, of Wellington, and a brother of Messrs Geo. and Wm. Witt, of Sargood, Son & Ewen, contracted rheumatic fever some years ago and never got over its effects, but the immediate cause of death was influenza. He leaves a widow and three children (only 1 found at this time)
... We regret to have to record the death of Mr R. H. Witt, of the Commercial Hotel. Mr Witt, who came to Nelson from Wanganui not a very long time back, in so short a time made a large number of friends by his unassuming manner and straightforward conduct and very general sypathy will be felt with the widow and young children.
- buried Plot 103, Block 22 with Clarence Norman Witt below (why? how were they related?) OR maybe burial data is an error at the cemetery? as this was NOT Clarence's father, read notes at Cecilia's link next

• WITT, Clarence Norman, 28 Jan 1897 aged 4 months- Omaka
- born 2 Sep 1896 1 of at least 14 children of Robert Henry WITT (1857-1935) & Cecilia HIGGINS (1860-1927)
NOTE Cecelia was a daughter of Selina HIGGINS & her partner Charles EYLES who was married to Mary Ann Dunkley at the time, and born 3 months after the birth of her father's first wife's child. She is on BDM as Higgins, born to Selina & Charles (making him appear as Higgins). Cecelia married as a Higgins but apparently she, and other births of Selina, are registered in the Blenheim Courthouse under the name of EYLES (she was registered as born in 1860, her death date records her as born in 1858). When her father died in 1886 in Grovetown, his 5 living children from Mary Ann were mentioned, no mention of his 9 children with Selina.
Read the intriguing story of the family

• WOODS, Irene Mabel, 28 Nov 1890 aged 2 - Omaka

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• YOUNG, Thomas George, 16 May 1896 aged 7 - Picton


PHOTO
OMAKA CEMETERY taken from their site at top link

Enoch MADDOCK married Harriett HENDERSON in 1875

their known children:
... 1
1876 - 1943 Richard Thomas Maddock
- Richard married Alice Mary Maud NORTON (1880-1951) in 1902


... 2
1877 - 1944 James Enoch Maddockv
- James married Pearl Annie NAGLE (1892-1976) in 1918


... 3
1879 - 1952 Emily Anne Maddock
- Emily married John William Henry LOVELL in 1898


... 4
1880 - 1966 Amy Harriet Maddock
- Amy married Francis Joseph SISSON in 1904


... 5
1882 - 1950 Charlotte Jane Maddock
- Charlotte married Albert Rowland DURRANT in 1911


... 6
1884 - 1961 Helen Edith Maddock
- Helen married Thomas Walter INKSTER in 1919


... 7
1885 - 1913 Harvey Grant Maddock
On 16 Nov 1913 at Havelock, Harvey Grant Maddock, third son of the late Mr Enoch Maddock; aged 28 years. Mr Maddock was a young man well-known and respected in Havelock. He had interested hinself in all forms of sport during his residence here


... 8
1887 - 1968 Lucy May Maddock
- Lucy married Hugh George WEBB in 1919


... 9
1894 - 1976 Percy Reginald Maddock
- Percy married Dorothy Emily SISSON in 1916
- he married Catherine Mavis WRATHALL in 1924


Enoch died 10 November 1894 aged 52?
12 Nov 1894 It is with sincere regret that we record the death of Mr Enoch Maddock, which occurred at his residence near Eltham Road, on Saturday at midnight. Deceased was about 52 years of age (BDM has 57); he was an old and respected resident of the place and his demise will cause much concern. His death had not been unexpected latterly, he having suffered severly for some time past from the dread cancer, which had lodged at the root of the tongue. Mr Maddock was born in Nelson and accompanied his father when the latter took up the management of Starborough station some 30 or 40 years ago. Deceased became Inspector for the Wairau Awatere and Omaka Road Boards for about eight years, when he resigned to enter into some contracting engagements which occupied his attention till 1890. He then took the Inspectorship of the Awatere Road Board, and had occupied that position till his death. Deceased was well known publicly in connection with the contract which he and Mr Parker carried out on the Dashwood section of the Picton - Hutunui railway. Some £18,000 (2012 equivalent of $3,000,000) was expended in the course of this contact, and the trouble which arose over the work, involving Messrs Parker and Maddock in heavy financial losses, is an important matter of local history. Mr Maddock worked on the Wakamarina gold diggings for about six months in 1866. He was a member of the Foresters' Society; and in all public and private capacities in which he engaged he was noted for his sterling worth of character. A wife and several children, most of whom are young, are left to mourn a loss which we are sorry to hear has occurred in not the best of circumstances. To the family we tender our hearfelt sympathy in their unfortunate bereavement. Mrs Knight, of Maxwell road and Mr Thos. Maddock, are sister and brother of deceased, The funeral took place this afternoon
... The Awatere Road Board presented his wife with a cheque for £14 13s 3d as a token of the Board's esteem for her late husband ($2,560 in 2012)

Harriett died 30 November 1919 aged 61
31 November 1919 A one time resident of Blenheim, Mrs Harriet Maddock passed away on Tuesday morning last at the home of her daughter, Mrs Durrant, of the New Commercial Hotel, Wellington, after a long illness. The late Mrs Maddock, who was a daughter of the late Mr Andrew Henderson, was born at Okaramio in 1856, and was in her sixty-third year. Her husband, who was inspector for the Awatere Road Board, died twenty-five years ago. Mrs Maddock left Blenheim for Wellington some few years ago, and had resided there ever since.
She leaves eight children:- Richard at Otaki, James at Wellington, Percy at Levin, Mrs Lovell at Wairau Valley, Mrs Durrant at Wellington, mrs Sisson at Seddon, Mrs Inkster at Nelson and Mrs Webb at Wellington.
The funeral takes place to-morrow morning from the Church of the Nativity

- they are buried together Plot 44, Block 3 at Omaka cemetery