William Henry TUBB was born about 1850
- he married Jane L. ? (1850-1918)
- Jane died 27 Nov 1918 aged 68
- William died 23 July 1933 aged 81
They are buried PLOT 452, BLOCK 2 with son James Alfred

where did they marry?
they arrived as immigrants into Timaru on the PEERESS from London & Gravesend in July 1874
did they have children prior to coming to NZ ?
what was Janes surname ?

William was a partner, as a storekeeper in Timaru, in the firm Tubb and Targuse. In 1882 he absconded with £100 (2011 equivalent of $16,400) of the firm's money he had embezzled, was arrested in Wellington with ?30 on him and his wife later handed over the balance of £70. He was remanded to Timaru in the custody of a Wellington constable by the last train on Saturday. In 1886 he was elected Lieutenant of the Timaru Volunteer Fire Brigade. In 1897 he was granted a permit to erect a washhouse at the rear of the Mechanics Institute in wood and iron, instead of incombustible materials. In 1899 he applied for permission from the Timaru Borough Council to make alterations in wood and iron to the house of Mr Rowley in Sophia street.

their known NZ born children
1875 - 1960 William Edmond 'Willie' Tubb
* William married Lavinia May WHEELER in 1899
TUBB-WHEELER - On October 25th, at the Primitive Methodist Church, Waimate, by the Rev Mr Raine, assisted by the Rev Mr Nixon, William E. Tubb of Timaru, to Lavinia, eldest daughter of Charles Wheeler, of Waimate

1877 - Jane Tubb
* Jane married John ROBERTS in 1908

1878 - 1912 James Alfred Tubb
- James died 25 March 1912
He is buried with his parents and his headstone reads:
In Loving Memory of James Alfred Tubb, who departed this life after a very brief illness, aged 33 years. No earthly clinging, no lingering gaze. No strife at parting, no sore amaze. But sweetly, gently, he passed away. From the world's dim twilight to endless day.
(see photo at end)

1880 - 1920 Thomas Leach Tubb
* Thomas married Mary McCORMICK in 1905

1883 - 1918 Ernest Albert 'Ernie' Tubb
- In Nov 1895 Ernest (age 12), was presented with a prize for having contributed the most items during the Congregational Sunday School Band of Hope 'open night' of readings and recitations
- Ernest served in WWI as Corporal 45041 with the Canterbury Infantry Regiment, NZEF, 28th Reinforcements Canterbury Infantry Regiment, C Company. He was KILLED IN ACTION Le Cateau, France
- he is buried I. B. 44. at HONNECHY BRITISH CEMETERY, France

1885 - 1961 Cecil Leonard Tubb
* Cecil married Violet Evelyn BURFORD (1886-1959) in 1911
- Cecil die 10 July 1961 aged 76
- he is buried PLOT 268, BLOCK M at Timaru cemetery with Violet

1887 - 1957 Leonard Charles Tubb
* Leonard married Mildred Olive WHITFIELD in 1915

1890 - 1891 Hyacinthe Mary Tubb
- Hyacinthe died aged 17 months
TUBB - On Monday 18th May 1891, Hyacinthe Mary, beloved infant of William and Jane Tubb; aged 1 year and 5 months
- she is buried PLOT 329, BLOCK S in Timaru cemetery

1893 - 1986 Gordon Henry Tubb
- Gordon served in WWI as Troope 7/2321 with the NZEF, 10th Reinforcements Canterbury Mounted Rifles, C Squadron, leaving from Wellington 4 March 1916
* Gordon married Laura Mildred LYNE (1901-1960) in 1921
- his last address was the Waihi Lodge in Geraldine
- buried 2 April 1986, PLOT 272, BLOCK 1 at Timaru with Laura

NOTES
28 October 1891
the prize giving of the CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Timaru
GIRLS
- 2nd Class - Jane Tubb 1st
BOYS
- 1st Class - William Tubb 2nd also received the 'special prize'
- 2nd Class - James Tubb 1st, Thomas Tubb 3rd
- Infants - Ernest Tubb 1st, Cecil Tubb 4th

12 December 1893
the prize giving of the CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Timaru
GIRLS
- 1st Class - Jane Tubb
BOYS
- 1st Class - Willie Tubb
- 2nd Class - Thomas Tubb
- 3rd Class - Ernie Tubb
- Infant Class - Cecil Tubb

30 October 1894
the prize giving of the CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Timaru
GIRLS
- 1st Class - Jane Tubb
BOYS
- 3rd Class - Ernest Tubb
- 5th Class - Cecil Tubb
- Infant Class - Leonard Tubb

PHOTO
William, Jane & son James Alfred in Plot 452, Row 34
(read James above)