EAGLES marriages New Zealand

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Francis & Irene Eagles at Makara Cemetery, Wellington

EAGLES marriages 1880-1933
the GROOMS
Alexander Mafeking Eagles  (1900-1941)
married Rawea Phyllis McIver (1908-1952) in 1928
* Alexander served as Acting Corporal 21758 with the NZ Engineers, 7 Field Company. His next of kin was his wife Rawea at 18 Wallace Place, New Plymouth. He was killed in action 31 May 1941 aged 2 weeks from 41. His memorial is at Athens Memorial, Phaleron War Cemetery, Athens, Greece
NOTE the dates verify he was 41 but his war records say he was 37 as does NZ BDM

Ernest Henry Eagles (1891-1951)
married Florence Falla (1892-1982) in 1914
* daughter of Daniel George James Falla & Sarah Toneycliffe
* Ernest served as Corporal 39781, Reinforcements J Company, New Zealand Rifle Brigade. His next of kin was Florence at 544 Worcester Street, Linwood, Christchurch. He arrived home to West Melton in 1919

Francis George Amos Eagles (1881-1954)
* In 1910 Francis passed in three subjects in the Civil Service Senior Examinations. He was an examiner at the chief Post Office in Wellington until 1920 when he was post to Nelson as District Accountant
married Edith Barnsley (1884-1949) in 1904
their known children
1905 – 1985 Francis Henry Eagles
1906 – 1982 Leonard George Eagles
* In 1912 Francis & Leonard received first-class attendance certificates at Maranui School, Lyall Bay, Wellington (opened 1 Feb 1909, with 178 pupils. Know known as Lyall Bay School). In 1920 Leonard was in Standard VI at The Terrace School, Wellington. Francis & Leonard married Hastie sisters
1907 – 1982 Gwendolyn Lorna Eagles
1911 – 1981 Eric Gordon Eagles
* In 1922 Eric got 69/100 at the Nelson Baptist Sunday School exam
1913 – 1990 Harold Eagles
* Harold served with the Air Force in WWII 417041

Francis Henry Eagles (1905-1985)
* In 1919 a Francis Eagles of 19 Aurora St., Petone, fractured his collarbone when he fell off his motor-bike
married Irene Margaret Hastie (1904-1972) in 1932
* daughter of William Hastie (born 1872-1923) & Helen Victoria Seguin (1879-1957) of Dunedin, sister of Helen Victoria who married his brother Leonard George

Francis Henry Eagles (1901-1975)
married Leah Marjorie Smith (1904-1956) in 1929
* daughter of Edward James & Emma Smith

Gladstone Alfred Eagles (1874-1951)
married Mary Ann ‘Ellen’ Gray (1879-1964) in 1899
Evening Post, 11 Oct 1900
ROMANCE OF NZ LIFE Of all the romances of real life the unusual experiences of a lady of Normanby (Taranaki) (recently published in a local paper) may be placed on record among the most remarkable. Twenty-one years of age and with the brightest prospects in life, Mrs G. A. Eagles has nevertheless found herself in a serious predicament. To the pressman who called at her home (Normanby-road, Normanby), she said with charming frankness:- “I am just 21, and was born in the CLutha district, having resided in Hawera and Normanby for 12 years. For years I did not enjoy good health. I became anaemic. My strength failed, mu face grew pale and I suffered from severe headaches and prostration. I lost my appetite and hardly dared perform domestic duties. I grew so ill that doctors were consulted and I took medicines for five months, only obtaining temporary relief. Then I commenced Dr Williams’ pink pills. Two boxes improved me so greatly that I continued them and before long regained perfect health. I am now quite strong, have a good appetite, sleep well, and every trace of anaemia has vanished. My recovery is, I am sure, entirely due to Dr Williams’ pink pills.
If we feed and enrich the blood, for which Dr Williams’ pink pills are especially famed, we check anaemia (from which Mrs Eagles suffered) and ward off and cure indigestion, sluggish liver, debility, nervous ailments like St Vitus dance, neuralgia and paralysis. Dr Williams’ pink pills also cure rheumatism, sciatica, bronchitis, chest and lung troubles, but they must be the genuine, bearing the full name in red and white wrapper. Sold by the Dr Williams’ Medicine Co., Wellington, three shillings per box, six boxes sixteen and six, post free, and by chemists and storekeepers.
NOTE People in NZ back in the late 19th, early 20th century, were paid a small fee to make such adverts for Dr Williams. Whether they were afflicted as they said or were enterprising enough to make a few pounds is unknown. The ad for her continuing good health was still going in 1903
their known children 
1900 – 1941 Alexander Mafeking Eagles
* killed in action (see top)
1903 – 1994 Gladys Eagles
1908 – 1961 Hector William Eagles
* I believe it was Hector, who in Feb 1918 had an accident at Lowgarth, Taranaki when his right hand was cut off through the palm. He coolly picked up the severed member and held it firmly against the bleeding stump for some minutes, innocently thinking it would stick back on, before he reported that he had been injured. The surgeon who attended stated that the act probably saved him from bleeding to death

Harry William James Eagles (1909-1977)
married Dorothy Gertrude Johnson (1912-1963) in 1933
* daughter of Frank Burrell Johnson & Gertrude Ellen Cooling

Hector William Eagles (1908-1961)
married Elsie Glentworth (1906-1993) in 1932
* daughter of Henry Glentworth & Eliza Jane Preston

Henry William Eagles (1905-1986)
married Alice Hilda Bullen (1910-2007) in 1933
* daughter of John Christopher & Alice Amelia Bullen

James Payn Eagles (1849-1906)
* Born Birmingham to James Eagels & Annie Payn, married in NZ, died in Australia
married Emily Burland Blandford in 1880
their known children 
1882 – Lionel James Eagles
1886 – Cecil Frank William Eagles
1888 – Harold Blandford Eagles
* The family moved to Australia

Joseph George Eagles (1875-1952)
married Florence May (1879-1966) in 1899
* Joseph bred and showed prize poultry. He won many prizes in Wellington and the Wairarapa. Florence won prizes at these shows for her home entries, once winning the most entries
their known children 
1900 – 1960 Leslie Eagles
1901 – 1975 Francis Henry Eagles
1904 – 1958 Violet Edith Eagles
1905 – 1985 Henry William Eagles
1907 – 1954 Daphne Eagles
1909 – 1977 Harry William James Eagles
1911 – 1911 Joseph Eagles (aged 5 hours)
1911 – 1911 John Eagles (aged 2 days)
1915 – 1915 Daisy Eagles (aged 48 hours)
1915 – 1915 Jim Eagles (aged 24 hours)

Leonard George Eagles
married Ellen Christina Johnson (1887-1927) in 1913
* daughter of Neils & Annie Johnson
Evening Post, 4 Nov 1927
EAGLES – On the 3rd November 1927 (suddenly), Ellen Christina, widow of the late Leonard Eagles and youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs N. Johnson, Taitville. Private interment,

Leonard George Eagles (1906-1982)
Helen Victoria Hastie (1908-1995) in 1932
* daughter of William Hastie (born 1872-1923) & Helen Victoria Seguin (1879-1957) of Dunedin, sister of Irene Margaret who married his brother Francis Henry

Leslie Eagles (1900-1960)
married Phyllis Asenath Holmes (1903-) in 1921
* daughter of Edwin James Holmes & Nina Mary Jackson

Maurice Percival Brenner Eagles (1907-1987)
* base born son of Sarah Eagles (& of George McGrath). He was adopted by Sarah’s parents, see below. He attended Ngaio school, Wellington
Maurice married Elizabeth Ann ‘Betty’ Cook (1907-1996) in 1929
their known children 
* 1930 – 2012 Maurice ‘Graham’ Eagles
* John Eagles
* Mary Eagles
* Margaret Eagles
* Maurice & Betty farmed at Kairanga-Bunnythorpe and are buried at Kelvin Grove

Sam Ernest Edmund Eagles (1890-1967)
* In 1918 he was a Carpenter at Ngaio in the Class C, Second Division, Wellington Recruiting District
– married Alice Maria Wiggins in 1913
their known children
1915 – 2015 Alfreda Ernestine Eagles
1917 – 2004 Keith Edmund James Eagles
1919 – 2008 Alan Francis Eagles
1929 – 2002 Neil Daniel Salter Eagles

William James ‘Jim’ Eagles
married Elsie Maria Oliver (1886-1934) in 1906
their known children 
1908 – 1908 Maria ‘Rye’ Eagles (aged 17 hours)
Evening Post, 19 Sep 1908
EAGLES – On the 18th September, at her residence, Kaiwarra, Maria (little Rye), the daughter of Mr and Mrs Jim Eagles, Wellington. Auckland papers please copy
1912 – 1992 James Colin Eagles
1916 – 1997 Ralph Oliver Eagles
– Ralph, (aka Honest Ollie 1916-1997), served as Acting Captain 2993
1919 – 2002 Sylvia Sybil Eagles

the BRIDES 
Daphne Eagles (1907-1954)
* attended Petone High School
married Kenneth William Hall in 1933

Ellen Eagles
married Thomas Edward Robson in 1899
their known children 
1891 – 1969 Lily Ellen Frances Robson
1902 – 1955 Huia Thacker Robson

Ellen Eagles
married Walter Bond (1894-1981) in 1925
* Trooper 16265, Machine Gun Squad, 16th Reinforcements, NZEF

Gladys Eagles (1903-1994)
married Thomas Roy Perry (1897-1970) in 1924
* son of Thomas Perry & Maria Louisa Jenkins

Gwendolyn Lorna Eagles (1907-1982)
married George Sutherland Glenday (1908-1996) in 1933

Lilian Daisy Eagles (1887-1930)
married William Howard Harrison (1883-1960) in 1907
their known children 
1908 – 1918 Thelma Lilian Daisy Harrison
Evening Post, 26 Jan 1918 HARRISON – On the 21st January 1918, at Taumarunui Hospital, after a short and painful illness, Thelma, dearly beloved daughter of Mr and Mrs William Harrison and granddaughter of Mrs F. Eagles, Ngaio. Safe in the arms of Jesus
1913 – 1993 Joyce Linda Harrison
1919 – 1998 Marjorie Thelma ‘Marge’ Lillian Harrison

Lucy Emma Eagles (1870-1950)
married Alexander McInnes in 1893
their known children 
1894 – 1995 Maud Eva McInnes
1896 – 1918 Horace Alexander McInnes
1898 – 1983 Bertha Emma McInnes
1901 – 1986 Gladys Robina McInnes
1909 – 2004 Mavis Lucy McInnes

Mary Elizabeth Ann Eagles (1882-1974)
married Daniel Ernest McKay (1880-1960) in 1905
* son of Daniel McKay & Louisa Jane Le Brun
their known children
1906 – 2000 Myrtle Lilian Daphne McKay
1908 – 1955 Ivan Ernest McKay
1917 – 1950 Noel Horace McKay

Millicent Ellen Eagles (1872-1943)
married George Leslie Sowerby (1862-1914) in 1895
their known children
1898 – 1954 Alma Sowerby
1900 – 1969 Belmont Sowerby
* Millicent next married William Francis Mantle (1876-1949) in 1925

Priscilla Elizabeth Ann Eagles (1877-1949)
married Albert George Barlow (1876-1950) in 1898
* son of Joseph Thorpe Barlow (1838-1927) & Ellen Holmes (1841-1924)
their known children
1899 – 1983 Victor Albert Henry Barlow
1900 – 1900 Lancelot Joseph Francis Barlow (2 months)
1902 – 1998 Mildred Priscilla Barlow
1909 – 1977 Sydney John Barlow
1914 – 1986 James Gordon Barlow

Theresa Ann Eagles (1880-1966)
married George Alfred Swanger (1883-1958) in 1906
* son of Walter Swanger & Janet Hogg of Wellington
their known children 
1907 – 1985 Raymond Walter Swanger
1913 – 2006 Eunice Ruby Swanger
1920 – 2002 Doris Janet Swanger

Violet Edith Eagles (1904-1958)
married Arthur Ernest Mullis (1897-1969) in 1923
* 1 of 13 children of William Mullis & Arabella/Anna Bella Davis Adams

NOTE
A Francis Eagles (1843-1914) married Sarah Morgan (1847-1932) in Warwickshire, England and had a number of children, emigrated to NZ in 1874 and had more
their known children 
* 1868 – 1944 James William Eagles. Married Elsie Oliver. In 1907 he received the Colonial Auxiliary Forces long service medal for having over twenty years service with the New Zealand Garrison Artillery Volunteers
* 1870 – 1950 Lucy Emma Eagles. Married Alexander McInnes
* 1871 – 1874 Elizabeth Eagles, died aged 3
* 1873 – 1873 Samuel Francis Eagles, died Sep 1873 age 3 months of whooping cough at sea. His parents arrived in NZ 28 Jan 1874 on the ‘Ocean Mail’
* 1875 – 1952 Joseph George Eagles. Born in NZ, married Florence May
* 1876 – 1949 Priscilla Elizabeth Eagles. Married Albert George Barlow
* 1878 – 1966 Theresa Ann Eagles. Married George Alfred Swanger
* 1880 – 1954 Francis George Amos Eagles. Married Edith Barnsley/Bardsley
* 1882 – 1974 Elizabeth Mary Ann Eagles. Married Daniel Ernest McKay
* 1884 – 1929 Sarah Rubina ‘Ruby’ Eagles. Ruby was born 9 Nov 1884. She had a son when she was 22, *1907 – 1987 Maurice Percival Brenner Eagles, who was adopted by her parents. Ruby never married. She died 8 Aug 1929 aged 44 at a Private Hospital in Bowen St Wellington after an illness. Her parents were living at 16 Kenya St., Ngaio, Wellington. She is buried Plot 191O at Karori
* 1887 – 1930 Lilian Daisy Eagles. Married William Howard Harrison
* 1890 – 1967 Sam Ernest Edmund Eagles. Married Alice Maria Wiggins in 1913
* 1904 – 1956 Marshall Jack Eagles. *Marshall was also adopted. In 1915 he received a prize at the Ngaio Methodist Sunday School examination. In 1917 he passed the Theory of Music, Trinity College Exam with 96/100 in Wellington. In 1919 he was at Wellington Boys College and won first prize in Bookkeeping and mathematics. In 1922 he won 2s 6d at Trentham in the Central Command rifle meeting between the Territorial and Cadet competitions. He served in WWII Warrant Officer 1494, Class 2, New Zealand Artillery, 4 Field Regiment, 26 Battery. Wounded in action 1942. His next of kin was his brother Sam Ernest Edmund Eagles. He married Joyce Garland Sabine Adams (1910-1999)
Evening Post, 30 March 1914 DEATH, EAGLES – On the 28th March 1914, at his late residence, Ngaio, Francis, dearly beloved husband of Sarah Eagles, after a long and painful illness; aged 71 years. At rest.

Jean & Nellie Carey, sisters in PATEA

A little on the lives of two Taranaki sisters
anything in italics is my addition to source

* Jean Elizabeth Carey (1914-1986)
* Selma Ellen ‘Nellie’ Carey (1918-2009)

* parents Charles Henry Carey (1890-1974) & Annie Elizabeth Dowthwaite (1887-1980)
* paternal grandparents Matthew Carey (1861-1948) & Jane Elizabeth O’Neill (1862-1941)
note granddad Matthew was an Undertaker in Patea until 1931. Alfred Arnold Carey (1911-1988) took over in 1932 – he was also a builder
* maternal grandparents Henry Dowthwaite (1854-1942) & Emma Jane Lilly (1859-1931)

* JEAN ELIZABETH Carey
Jean was born 16 Feb 1914
.. A week before her first birthday Jean was struck down with polio. There followed years of treatment in hospital at Trentham, where the medical technology of the day did its feeble best. But the scourge of polio left Jean with one leg 1½ inches shorter than the other. She did not walk until she was five and then with the aid of a heavy boot and calliper to the thigh. But her glowing spirit was already apparent. She was chosen during a later stay at the hospital, to present a bouquet to Lady Alice Fergusson, wife of the Governor-General, who was paying a visit.
Jean did most of her schooling in Patea. She learnt piano from her aunt ‘Gert’ Carey who was a double diploma holder (Doreen Louisa Gertrude ‘Gert’ Edwards, A.T.C.L., L.T.C.L4, married Alfred Arnold Carey) and Jean herself became an Associate of the Trinity College of Music.
Jean was a cheerful, willing and positive woman whose disability was not a factor in the way she lived her life, one of usefulness and service to others. She managed a Patea clothing factory for a time, was a leader of the Girl Guides, organist at St George’s Anglican Church for many years and took her share in other community activities. She became an apprentice tailor with Jack Dempsey at his shop in Egmont Street and then moved to Wellington ..more at her link

Patea Mail, 23 March 1938
JEAN CAREY FAREWELLED
Miss Jean Carey was guest of honour at a farewell party in the Druid’s Hall on Monday evening last on the eve of her departure for Wellington. On her arrival Miss Carey was presented with a dainty posy by little Miss Lord.
A very enjoyable evening was spent in dancing to music supplied by Mr Melbourne Fairweather. Songs were rendered by Miss Carey and Mr Chas Carey, while Miss Joan Nelson won a competition.
Near the close of the evening Mr F. Ramsbottom spoke in eulogistic terms of Miss Carey and on behalf of those present wished her every happiness and prosperity in the future and asked her to accept a handsome handbag. As Miss Carey rose to reply she was accorded musical honours.
A dainty supper was served and the singing of Auld Land Syne brought the evening to a close.

* The adventurous Jean went to Melbourne before the war, meeting up with Carey relatives. She returned to Wellington and worked as a tailoress and dressmaker. It was there she met Milton Kingston Fleet

Hutt News, 9 June 1939
ENGAGEMENT .. FLEET-CAREY
A jolly evening was spent at the residence of Mr and Mrs C. H. Carey recently, in honour of their eldest daughter, Jean, whose engagement to Milton Kingston, third son of Mr and Mrs T. J. Fleet, of Lower Hutt, was announced at the party.
* son of Thomas James Fleet (1877-1940) & Mary Ann Henwood (1882-1950)
Mrs Carey received the guests wearing a gown of black wind-swept satin and the guest of honour was wearing a frock of carnation pink georgette with an orchid spray. Games, competitions and items were enjoyed during the evening, the winners being Misses Jean Carey, Frances Bromley and Mr N. Blake

Patea Mail, 17 June 1940
KITCHEN EVENING
Mrs G. Cosford (sister Nellie) and Misses N. Fowler and B. Thomason were hostesses at a kitchen evening last week in honour of Miss Jean Carey. As Miss Carey entered the hall she was presented with a shoulder spray of cyclamens and carnations by Miss Thomason. The guest of honour wore a smart frock of shell pink georgette. The evening was spent in dancing. Prior to supper Mr Brian Minton, on behalf of those present, wished Miss Carey and Mr Fleet every future happiness and asked them to accept the many gifts with the best wishes of all present. Mr Fleet suitably replied.

Jean married 15 June 1940 at Patea
Patea Mail, 17 June 1940
WEDDING BELLS .. FLEET-CAREY
St George’s Church, Patea, was beautifully decorated last Saturday afternoon, June 15th, when Jean Elizabeth, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Carey, Patea, was married to Milton Kingston, third son of Mr and Mrs T. J. Fleet, Lower Hutt
The service was fully choral as a compliment to the bride, who was a member of the choir. The organist was Mrs A. Carey (‘Gert’, her aunty & music teacher) and the officiating minister the Rev W. H. Walton.
The bride, who was escorted by her father, looked charming in a dainty frock of ivory needle-run lace and satin. The skirt formed a point in the centre of the bodice in front and fell in soft folds to ivory velvet shoes. The V-neck was edged with tiny satin pleating and the long sleeves, ending in points over the hands, were finished with the same pleating. At the waistline in the back was a true lover’s knot of pleated satin, which was inlet into the lace, the ends reaching to the long train. From a dainty orange blossom tiara fell a beautiful hand-embroidered tulle veil which formed a second train. Her bouquet was of chrysanthemums, carnations, helibore and maidenhair fern.
In attendance were Mrs G. Cosford (sister Nellie), sister of the bride and Miss B. Thomason, Cambridge, who were frocked alike in reseda green georgette ankle-length frocks. The skirts came to a point in the centre of the bodices in front. Tiny self buttons trimmed the back and finished at the belt. An unusual note was introduced in the shirred yolks, shirred puffed sleeves and shirred hemlines, forming a scalloped effect. Their smart hats were in stiffened reseda green net, trimmed with scarlet velvet ribbon and flowers. Their shoes were also scarlet and they carried beautiful bouquets of scarlet flowers and berries.
Little Cherry Campbell, Patea, cousin of the bride, was a picture in a sweet ankle-length frock of green sprigged organdie with a scarlet velvet sash and a tiny scarlet bow trimmed the neck. A halo of scarlet rosebuds was also worn and she carried a basket of scarlet flowers. Her scarlet shoes completed a dainty picture.
The bridegroom was supported by Messrs K. Fleet (Milton’s brother Kenneth Thomas James Fleet 1907-1985), Wellington and B. Minton, Patea. Messrs M. Carey (Jean’s brother Matthew Henry Carey 1913-1984) and R. Burgess, Patea, were ushers.
During the service Mrs G. Corbett sang the solo “Just For To-day”. The reception was held in the Town Hall supper-room, which was tastefully decorated with scarlet flowers and berries
Mrs Carey (Jean’s mum Annie) received the guests attired in a smart fuchsia velvet frock, musquash fur coat and matching toque. Her bouquet was of helibores and violets. The bridegroom’s mother (Milton’s mum Mary) chose a bottle-green ensemble with matching hat and accessories. Her bouquet was of lavender flowers and maidenhair fern.
When Mr and Mrs Fleet left by car for the north, the latter wore a smart prunella quilted suit under a fur coat. Her hat and accessories were to match. Mr and Mrs Fleet’s future home will be in Patea

In 1943 Milton was called for service in WWI. They were then living in Seaview Road, Lower Hutt. He served as Temporary Lance Corporal 70104, 3rd NZ Division, Second NZEF. Jean moved back to Victoria St., Patea while he was overseas

* Milton died 18 July 1986 in Waitotara, South Taranaki, aged 74.
Jean died 28 Sep 1986 at Wanganui only two months later. Some said she died of a broken heart. Milton and Jean are buried Plot 4851, Patea, RSA. Her sister Nellie died 23 years later, thereby being the last of the Careys of Patea (not Jean, as her top link says)

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SELMA ELLEN ‘Nellie’ Carey
Nellie was born 7 January 1918
Patea Mail, 9 Jan 1939
COMING OF AGE PARTY
Very bright and jolly was the party held at the residence of Mr and Mrs C. H. Carey, Meredith Street, on Saturday night, to celebrate the coming of age of their youngest daughter Nellie.
Mrs C. H. Carey received the guests wearing a smart gown of black French needlerun lace. Miss Nellie Carey was wearing an ankle-length frock of magnolia triple woven mariette, cut on simple lines with a satin sash at the waist and a lovely shoulder spray of pink, lemon and mauve carnations and maidenhair fern. Miss Jean Carey wore a gown of Viennese blue glace satin patterned all over with gold and a gold spray at the neckline. Mrs M. Carey (her grandmother Jane) senr., was gowned in black cloque. Dancing was held on the lawn to music played by Mr Jack Sampson. Very beautiful the surroundings looked with dozens of many coloured lights interwoven in the trees and shrubbery round the lawn and all of which reflected on the evening frocks of the dancers. Several amusing and novel competitions were held as well as Monte Carlos.
The supper tables in the dining room looked charming with vases and bowls of shaded pink and mauve sweet-peas. Pride of place was given to the beautiful and unusual birthday cake which was in the shape of an Early Victorian lade. The cake was all green with shaded pink roses on the ‘skirt’ and tiny silver bows. A slender golden key hung over the arm of the ‘lady’. The cake was made and iced by Miss Jean Carey.
The following toasts were honoured in the usual manner: “The King,” proposed by Mr M. Carey senr (her grandfather Matthew), “Host and Hostess” proposed by Mr R. Burgess and responded to by Mr C. H. Carey (her father Charles), “Mr and Mrs Carey snr” proposed by Mr N. Blake and responded to be Mr Carey, “Absent Friends” proposed by Mr S. Edwards and responded to by Mr F. Williams, “Visitors” proposed by Mr C. Carey and responded to by Mr V. Cosford (Vivian James, her father-in-law’s brother). “The Guest of Honour” was proposed by Mr Cosford senr. Miss Carey, in reply, thanked her parents for the lovely party and her sister Jean for all her help. She also thanked everybody for the beautiful gifts they had brought, which she would treasure. Mr M. Carey senr., then presented Miss Nellie with a golden key which was duly autographed by all present.
Mr George Cosford (husband-to-be, or father-in-law to be) then read letters of congratulations from various parts of New Zealand. Songs were sung during the evening by Mrs C. Masters, Mr C. H. Carey, Misses Jean and Nellie Carey and M. Naismith. Mr Melbourne Fairweather gave a very interesting exhibition of conjuring etc. Dancing was continued until the early hours when the singing of Auld Lang Syne brought a very happy evening to a close

Patea Mail, 22 Jan 1940
PANTRY EVENING
A very enjoyable evening was held on Wednesday, when Mrs J. White hostessed a pantry evening in honour of Miss N. Carey; (whose wedding took place on Saturday). On arrival Miss Carey was presented with a spray of carnations. The evening was spent in games, competitions and community singing, competitions being won by Miss J. Carey (sister Jean) and Mr J. White.
After a delicious supper had been served, Mr White asked Miss Carey to accept the gifts which their friends had brought along. with their good wishes for her future happiness, Mr Cosford suitably replying. Games were continued till the singing of Auld Lang Syne brought a very pleasant evening to a close

Nellie married 20 January 1940 at Patea
Patea Mail, 24 Jan 1940
WEDDING BELLS
St George’s Church, Patea, was beautifully decorated in pink and white flowers last Saturday afternoon, January 20th, when Selma Ellen (Nellie), younger daughter of Mr and Mrs Chas. Carey, Patea, was married to George Oswald, second son of Mr and Mrs G. Cosford, Taumaranui.
* son of George Edward Cosford (1884-1959) & Madeline Locking Bankart (1895-1967)
The ceremony was performed by the Rev W. H. Walton and the organist was Mrs A. A. Carey (‘Gert’, her aunty and music teacher).
The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father made a striking picture in her beautiful gown of silver embossed lamé. Regal simplicity was the feature of her frock, which was on slim fitting lines, with a slightly draped bodice, while her heart-shaped neckline was caught with two silver flowers. The back was finished to the waist with tiny crystal buttons. Her full length court train was edged with silver sprays. Long sleeves ended in a point over her hands and from a halo of orange blossoms sprinkled with silver, fell a long tulle veil which was hand embroidered in roses. Silver glitter shoes completed her toilette. A beautiful shower bouquet of white roses, water-lilies, carnations and gypsophila was carried.
She was attended by bridesmaids, her sister Miss Jean Carey (chief), and Miss Margaret Naismith, who were dressed alike in dainty frocks of rosebud pink Swiss satin embroidered organza. Made on slim-fitting lines with a heart-shaped neck, a smart finish was added with a scalloped front and scalloped elbow length sleeves. Matching mittens and silver glitter shoes were also worn. From a halo of pink roses fell their shoulder length matching veils, while they carried artistic shower bouquets of rose-buds, carnations, and gladioli.
Also in attendance were the bride’s two cousins, little Cherry Campbell of Patea and Barbara Bennett, Palmerston North, who made a dainty picture in their early Victorian frocks of eau de nil organdie sprigged with rosebuds. Godets of frilled lace were inlet into the skirts and smart little saucer-shaped hats trimmed with clusters of rosebuds and finished with streamers, tied under their chins. Silver glitter shoes were also worn and they carried pink horse-shoes.
Mr R. Burgess, Patea, was best man and Mr H. Cosford (Harry Charles 1922-1995), brother of the groom was groomsman. The ushers were Messrs M. Carey and M. Fleet.
On leaving the church, the bride was presented with a silver key by little Verona Edwards of Wanganui.
The reception was held in the Town Hall supper-room, where the tables were decorated in pink, white and silver. The handsome 3-tiered wedding cake held pride of place on the bridal table. A novel feature on the cake was a miniature bride and groom, a gift from a friend.
Mrs Carey (Nellie’s mum Annie) received the guests wearing a striking model ensemble of citrus green wool crepe-de-chine with a quilted front and a model black hat of black bangkok straw, trimmed with scarlet field daisies. Her accessories were of black and she wore a dainty shoulder spray in scarlet tonings. She was assisted by Mrs Cosford (George’s mum Madeline), who wore a smart ensemble in London tan. A black tagel straw hat and black accessories were also worn and her should spray was in autumn tones.
When Mr and Mrs Cosford left by car for a tour of the North, she was attired in a model frock of mermaid green charmaine, with a sun-ray skirt. A gold clasp finished the neck and her leghorn hat and accessories were in wine. She also wore an edge to edge coat of mermaid green. Mr and Mrs Cosford will live in Patea.
Among the guests present were Mrs M. Carey (Jane), Patea, grandmother of the bride and Mrs Bankart, Auckland, grandmother of the bridegroom. (Susan Jane nee Franks married Charles Locking Bankart in 1889)

* George died 2 July 2004 aged 89.
Nellie died 28 Sep 2009 aged 91 in Hastings. Her ashes are interred plot 1395 (old plot 6), block 72, under the headstone in the Carey family plot at Patea, with those of George. She was the last of the Careys of Patea, her passing ending a family connection with the town of more than 120 years.

PHOTO
St George’s Anglican Church, PATEA

STEMP in New Zealand

Ada Stemp (1863-1943)
born Surrey to Henry Stemp & Mary Hershey
married Herbert Ernold Reade (1864-1937) in 1898 in New Plymouth. They are both buried at Te Henui cemetery
New Zealand Herald, 1 Nov 1937
OBITUARY of Mr H. E. READE. The death has occurred at New Plymouth of Mr Herbert E. Reade, at the age of 73. Born at Whangarei, he was the only son of the late Mr James Reade, of Auckland. Much of his early life was spent on his father’s extensive run in the extreme north of the Dominion, from Awanui toward North Cape. His account of his experiences of station life of 60 years ago with the then Maori occupants of these lands was of great interest. At 16 years of age he was sent to jersey (Channel Islands) to complete his education. Returning to New Zealand he entered engineering works in Auckland. From there he came to New Plymouth and married. He entered the building trade and only recently retired from active work. He is survived by Mrs Reade and a sister, Mrs Wintle, of Parnell (his sister Florence (1879-1955) married Walter Wintle (1866-1969)

Ada Elizabeth Stemp (1888-1976)
* Ada did well at school in Model Drawing
married Frederick Karl Masemann (1889-1968) in 1914
Dominion, 13 Nov 1914
WANGANUI WEDDING The wedding took place in St Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Wanganui, of Miss Ada Elizabeth Stemp, eldest daughter of Mr Gilbert Stemp of Wanganui, to Mr Frederick Masemann, eldest son of Mr Masemann, also of Wanganui. The Rev J. D. McKenzie, B.D., performed the ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her father, was attended by Misses Olive and Doris Stemp (her sisters) and Mr Herbert Masemann (brother of the bridegroom) was best man
their known children 
1915 – 2008 Joyce Evelyn Masemann

Alexander Henry Stemp (1892-1910)
son of Gilbert & Eliza (below), was drowned at Gladstone, Queensland on 3 May 1910 aged 18. He was one of the original crew of the NZ training ship ‘Amokura‘. He later joined the ‘Rippingham Grange’ and was having a promising career in the mercantile marine when the accident happened. He and a shipmate, Harman, were fishing on the Gladstone wharf at 7.30 at night when they were knocked into the shark-infested water by a passing, empty meat truck, drawn by horses. Alex did not know how to swim. Harman was keeping him afloat while waiting for a lifebuoy, until someone shouted “Sharks” whereby Alex panicked, struggled free and was lost in the dark. He is buried in the Gladstone Cemetery (NSW) .. see photo

Doris Evelyn Stemp (1901-1994)
married Harry Richard Mancer (1899-1975) in 1923

Edward Henry ‘Ted’ Stemp (1921-1988)
born in Wanganui
Edward served in WWII as Driver 376152, N.Z. Army Service Corps, Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force
He married Jean Elizabeth Parker (1923-2002) in 1942
He married Hilda Critchon?
* Edward died in Lower Hutt

Edwin Hersey Stemp (1888-1951)
married Ethel Maud Ward in 1914
their known children 
1919 – 2012 Joan Stemp
1921 – 1988 Edward Henry ‘Ted’ Stemp

Gilbert Stemp (1860-1937)
Surrey born son of Henry Stemp & Mary Hersey
married Eliza Jane Rae (1861-1948) in 1888
their known children
1888 – 1976 Ada Elizabeth Stemp
1892 – 1910 Alexander Henry Stemp
1895 – 1961 Olive Cooper Stemp
1901 – 1994 Doris Evelyn Stemp

Henry Stemp (1831-1911)
born Surrey, Henry joined the Surrey Constabulary in 1853. He ‘resigned’ in 1864 and emigrated to Bluff NZ on the ‘William Davie‘ 12 April 1874 and worked as a Porter in the Railway
He married Mary Hersey (1832-1893) in Frensham, Surrey in 1853. Go to his link for story and photos ..
their known UK born children 
* 1854 – 1920 Sarah Stemp
* 1855 – 1932 Henry Hersey Stemp
* 1857 – 1859 Edwin Stemp (aged 16 months in Surrey)
* 1858 – 1859 Mary Anne Stemp (aged 3 months in Surrey)
* 1860 – 1937 Gilbert Stemp
* 1861 – 1861 Emily Elizabeth Stemp (aged 1 month)
* 1863 – 1943 Ada Stemp
* 1864 – 1865 Isabel Stemp (aged 6 months)
* 1866 – 1867 Walter Stemp (aged 9 months)
* 1869 – 1869 Stanley Stemp (aged 4 months)                                                                              * 1872 – 1874 Herbert Stemp (aged 22 months on the William Davie)
their known NZ born children 
* 1875 – 1875 Minnie Stemp (aged 4 months)
* Henry died suddenly, 5 Jan 1911 aged 79 at his daughter’s home (Ada Reade), in Pendarves St., New Plymouth
NOTE The William Davie brought 294 passengers. 36 married couples, 71 children, 116 single men & 22 single women for Bluff. A Report of Inquiry by Commissioners on the Ship “William Davie” .. The immigrant vessel ‘William Davie’ arrived at Bluff harbour on the 12th instant, at 11.30a.m. From inquiry the Commissioners learned that the health of the immigrants during the voyage had been very good; that the provisions had been good and were served out in accordance with the dietary scale and to the entire satisfaction of the surgeon-superintendent’ that the supply of water was ample, the distilling apparatus having worked well; that the conduct of the immigrants in each compartment had been very good and that the immigrants were all of the labouring class and, as a whole, very fairly adapted to meet the wants of the Colony. The few exceptions (the most notable being a case of cancer in the stomach, which rendered the sufferer not only unfit for employment, but a probable burden on the district for support) were the result, as we learn, of any chance of inspection on the part of the surgeon-superintendent being precluded, owing to the immigrants being put on board at dusk, just as the vessel was sailing.
From personal investigation, the Commissioners ascertained that the ship in all its compartments was thoroughly clean and remarkably free from disagreeable smells, carbolic powder being well used throughout the voyage.
That the compartments were arranged according to contract; as also the hospitals, of which there were three in number.
That a bath-room, with proper appliances, had been provided in the single women’s compartment, in which were two closets, besides eight others on deck for the married and single men.
So far from there being any complaints, all the immigrants spoke in grateful terms of the kindness and attention they had received throughout the voyage from the captain, doctor and officers of the ship.
The total number of adults landed at the Bluff was 240, four adults electing to go on to Dunedin and Christchurch to join their friends, making in all 244 adults.
The surgeon-superintendent reports nine deaths during the voyage (all children) and four births. Two children died of bronchitis after the anchor was dropped.
The arrangement fixing the berths fore=and=aft in all the compartments, instead of athwart ships, is one which deserves special remark and commendation. Not only did all add greatly to the comfort of the immigrants while in their bunks, by modifying the motion of the ship, particularly in bad weather, but gave a larger space in the compartments to move about in during the day and enabled each mess to have, as it were, a small compartment of its own in which the meals were eaten, with a sliding table, which, when not required, could be lifted and fastened close to the roof of the cabin. The whole arrangements of the three compartments, it would, in our opinion, be advisable to adopt in all immigrant vessels.

Henry Hersey Stemp (1855-1932)
born in urrey to Henry Stemp & Mary Hersey
* emigrated around 1880-81 on the HMS ‘Emerald’
* worked as Porter & Storeman in the railways at Hawera, Patea, New Plymouth & Wanganui
He married Hannah Hartley (1864-1952) in 1886
their known children 
– born in New Plymouth / Hawera –
1887 – 1967 Mabel Adelaide Hartley Stemp
1888 – 1951 Edwin Hersey Stemp
1889 – 1911 Muriel Florence Stemp
1893 – 1981 Ivy Mary Stemp
1896 – 1966 Henry Louis Stemp
– Henry didn’t marry
* wife Hannah Hartley was born in New Plymouth. They are buried together at Aramoho cemetery, Wanganui

Henry Louis Stemp (1896-1966)
served in WWI as Private 31367, 19th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion, B Company, NZEF

Hersey Edward Stemp
(Edwin Hersey?)
served in WWI 79792
served in WWII 2/19/137

Ivy Mary Stemp (1893-1981)
married Stewart Morgan Fairclough (1885-1965) in 1920

Joan Stemp (1919-2012)
born in Wanganui
married Rae Gordon Shipman (1919-1970) in 1940

Mabel Adelaide Hartley Stemp (1887-1967)
married Stanley Cato Gunn (1890-1972) in 1914
* they didn’t have children

Olive Cooper Stemp (1895-1961)
* Olive was a teacher in Mangaweka & Wanganui
married Donald Brook Bannatyne (1889-1970) in 1916
their known children 
– twins
1917 – Alex Bannatyne (6 hours)
1917 – 1917 Jean Bannatyne (16 hours)

Sarah Stemp (1854-1920)
born in Surrey to Henry Stemp & Mary Hersey
married Samuel Lindsay (1837-1901) in 1887
their known children 
1888 – 1893 John Lindsay (aged 5)
1889 – 1969 Ada Lindsay
1891 – 1974 Henry West Lindsay (Funeral Director, died Masterton)
1894 – 1915 Mary Lindsay

PHOTO 
Gladstone Cemetery, Queensland
burial place of
Alexander Henry Stemp (1892-1910)