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 Abt 1848 - 1866 (~ 18 years)
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Fanny Louisa Renall |
| Born |
Abt 1848 |
New Zealand  |
| Gender |
Female |
| Died |
13 May 1866 |
New Zealand [2] |
- We extract the following from the "Wellington Advertiser" of the 18th inst. :- "The last remains of Fanny, the late wife of Mr. T. Tankersley, jun.,were consigned to their last resting place, to-day (Monday), attended by relatives , friends, and neighbors. A, short but impressive service "was read by Mr Crayne, the Registrar, at Mr Tankersley's request, and few among the mournful group but dropt a tear, as the circumstances attending her death were most melancholy. Being at home alone and performing some office with her back to the fire, her dress, extended by crinoline, projected over the fire, and was instantly in a blaze. Affrighted at seeing herself on fire she fainted and fell upon her face; whilst in this state of insensibility her clothes burnt entirely from head to foot. One may judge the intensity of the fire when a string of apples suspended to the rafters was burnt. When the poor creature came to herself, although suffering the most dreadful agony she had the presence of mind to scribble a few lines, although most unintelligible, and tied them round the dog's neck; but being unable to unbuckle the collar she loosed the chain, rolled it round his neck, and drove him away to find his master, who hadproceeded to the residence of his father, about a mile from Masterton, and four from the station. Mr Tankersley sen., seeing the dog with something round his neck, called him. Although not much accustomed to notice tbe dog, he felt rather surprised to see him so fussy. He took off the paper and put it in his pocket. His son coming in soon after Mr Tankersley mentioned the circumstances to him, and took out the paper, and together hey managed to make out the sad account of the catastrophe. Mr Tankersley, jun., rode as fast as possible, followed by his father, who went provided with oil, &c. ; but, finding her case was hopeless, he made arrangements to remove her upon a stretcher to his own residence, where Mrs Tankersley and several kind friends rendered all the aid in their power to alleviate the pain of the poor sufferer. Thus happened the lamented death of this unfortunate young woman, at the age of eighteen, and only five months married. Drs Sprat and Smith were sent for, and promptly attended, and rendered all the assistance human aid could give; but the poor victim's constitution not being strong, she gradually sunk until yesterday (Sunday) the twelfth day after the accident, when she died. The sorrowing parents in a sincere and kindly manner expressed their gratitude to those ladies who had so sympathisingly rendered them assistance."
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| Person ID |
I12468 |
Frost Family |
| Last Modified |
1 Sep 2009 |
| Father |
Alfred William Renall, b. 26 Jul 1813, Maldon, Heybridge, England , d. 30 Jan 1902, Masterton, Masterton District, Wellington, New Zealand (Age 88 years) |
| Mother |
Eliza Percy, b. Abt 1825, d. Abt 1878, New Zealand (Age ~ 53 years) |
| Married |
Abt 1842 |
New Zealand |
| Family ID |
F9696 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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| Sources |
- [S157] National Library of New Zealand, (National Library of New Zealand), Otago Witness page 11 News of the Week (Reliability: 3), 12 May 1866.
- [S293] BDM NZ Historical Records, (http://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.identityservices.govt.nz/home/), 1866/2200 (Reliability: 3).
- [S10] Marriage Register Index , 1865/0772 (Reliability: 3).
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