Charles Wyeth and Family

Charles was born in Wellington on 18 September 1842 the 2nd son of Robert and Jane (nee Runnalls) Wyeth, was born on 18 Sep 1842 in Wellington, New Zealand. Charles married Elizabeth Ann Shirreffs on 12 May 1873 in Longbush, Southland.

Their children were:

Mary Jane (Polly) Wyeth was born on 30 Jun 1874 in Southland.

Joseph Sherriffs Wyeth was born on 22 Jul 1875 in Southland.

Lucy Maria Wyeth was born on 20 Oct 1878 in Southland.

Charles Henry (Tie) Wyeth was born on 1 Feb 1880 in Woodlands, Southland.

Robert George (Bob) Wyeth was born on 9 Jul 1883 in Woodlands, Southland.

William George Wyeth was born on 24 Aug 1884 in Woodlands, Southland.

James Shirreffs (Jim) Wyeth was born on 27 May 1888 in Woodlands, Southland.

Amy Swale Wyeth was born on 31 Oct 1891 in Woodlands, Southland.

Nora Elizabeth Wyeth was born on 21 Sep 1893 in Woodlands, Southland.

Esther Dora (Essie) Wyeth was born on 24 Oct 1895 in Woodlands, Southland.

Thomas Wyeth was born on 6 Aug 1897 in Woodlands, Southland.

Flora Rose Wyeth was born on 26 Jan 1899 in Woodlands, Southland.

Youth

Charles spent his early years in Wellington where he attended one of the two schools then open in the little settlement which was later to become the capital of New Zealand. The family later moved to a property at Silver stream just north of the Taitai (now Taita) Gorge where Charles spent his youth on a bush farm. Charles was confirmed at Christs Church Taita on 1 January 1856.

It was in Silverstream that Charles made himself fit for the fine record he made as an athlete. The farm work included saw milling, bush clearing, and the hundred and one other things that came one's way in a newly settled country. Some of the young fellows prepared a rough running track, where they used to go in for athletics, and Charles and his bother Tom devoted a good deal of their spare time to running.

Just prior to his death Charles was interviewed by the editor of The "Southern Cross Newsletter" a personal friend who was planing to publish a series of articles on early settlers of Southland. Charles died before the article was published and it was therefore used as an obituary. In the article Charles described an event of his childhood

"The two great annual sporting events were Boxing Day and New Year's Day. The Governor, then Sir George Grey , had a place on the other side of the bay from Wellington, and one year the Boxing Day sports were held in his grounds. People came from far and near, including a number from the Upper Hutt. The prize for the boys races included 5 pounds donated by the Governor.

"Some of my companions," said Charles, " urged me to enter but I refused, and then they got me down on the ground and tried to pull the boots off my feet. Naturally I objected, and just then Sir George Grey and some of his party strolled by. He noticed the group of boys apparently fighting on the grass. Thinking I was being ill-used, he called out -`None of that here, my lads!' `We only want him to run in the races.' explained one of the group. `Come, come,' said Sir George, `get up and run like a man.' I did and won my first prize. The course, as I remember, was a straight line on the grass to a thorn bush and back."

The Wellington Independent reported  one of the fastest races we have witnessed here came off on 14 February 1868 in Clapham’s paddock. The competitors were Charles Wyeth of the Upper Hutt, one of the best runners in Wellington, and the “unknown” who, though hitherto “unknown” to the Wellington public, has distinguished himself in other parts of the world by his swiftness of foot. The match was for 30 pounds and the course was 2 miles. The time, considering the course, was very good, being 9 minutes and 45 seconds. At the fall of the flag, both men got off well together, the latter then took the lead and led for 2 laps. As the men were entering the last lap, the unknown unfortunately not seeing the post which was covered by his opponents body, took the inside and thereby cut off a post, to which he had to double back and start afresh, thus losing 40 yards, making Wyeth an easy winner. (Wellington Independent)

Charles competed in Athletic events throughout New Zealand he was sucessfull in 1869 in the Caledonian Games Invercargill

At the 1870 Caledonian Games in Wellington  the 100 yards foot race with a first prize of 2 pounds. To compete for which seven persons came to the post. A good start was effected and all bounded off together but none could touch the two well-known runners, who have carried off many a prize before and Charles Wyeth won 1^st place. In the 200 yards foot race, Charles finished 1^st but the great event of the day was the 1 mile foot race with a first prize of 3 pounds. On the fall of the flag, all got well away together with Charles Wyeth leading the way and running very easily the whole time. He only lost the race by accident, for at the last distance flag, he threw himself on the group, supposing he had reached the goal. But the younger Wyeth ran on to the proper post, and thus by the merest fluke became the winner. (Evening Post)

Militia

But in those days there was other and much sterner work afoot than sports. Europeans and Maoris were at war in the Waikato, Taranaki, and elsewhere. More than once Wellington itself was threatened, and on one occasion was fortified against attack. In those times the bush surrounding Wellington was the home of many natives, with tracks that zig zagged to favourite fishing places and camping grounds on the sea shore. Militia companies were sworn in, clergymen and doctors only being exempted. The Militia with which Charles Wyeth served for over six years, were commanded by a colonel of the Imperial Army. While Charles was a member of the Taita Rifle Volunteers in 1867 he was chosen as one of the bodyguard who accompanied the Duke of Edinburgh round the country districts when he visited Wellington.

In the latter part of his time in Upper Hutt Charles was involved in farm work with his brother. And in 1867 he was awarded the contract for the cartage of Telegraph wires from Wellington to the Waiararpa.

1867 - Silverstream

On 12 December 1867 Charles purchased a piece of land at the corner of Great Eastern Road and the Main road at Silverstream. The land being part of Section 97 of the Hutt District. The land was purchased from John McKenzie of Carterton, Farmer. McKenzie took a mortgage over the land to secure 300 pounds due 100 pounds in December 1868, 69, and 1870. The land was the subject of a mortgagee sale on 8 January 1873, and returned to McKenzie for 40 pounds[1].

1870 - Southland

Charles had moved to Southland about 1870.

1873 - Marriage

On 12 May 1873 Charles married Elizabeth Ann Shirreffs daughter of Joseph Duncan and Mary Ann (nee Cameron) Sherriffs the marriage took place in the home of Joseph Sherriffs at Longbush. Elizabeth was born in Aberdeen Scotland on 9 August 1856.

An interesting point is a comparison of Charles and Jane's Relative ages from various official documents

I wonder who Charles was fooling Elizabeth or her parents. And if it was Elizabeth what happened when she found out.

Charles purchased his initial property in Woodlands in 1876 and then in 1879 at a cost of 7 pounds 10 shillings per acre he purchased Section 2, covering 27a 3r 26p from the sale of the New Zealand and Australian Land Company’s Woodlands Estate by Mr. G.F. Martin which took place at Invercargill on Saturday the 21^st of June 1879

In 1880 at the time of son Tie's birth Charlie’s occupation was recorded as Contactor, in 1884 it was Farmer , and by 1891 it was Market Gardener at which he continued until handing over to Tom some years before his death.

Market Gardening

While Charles frequently did well in the Agricultural and Pastoral Association shows he excelled in 1897 in the Gore Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s second winter show. The newspaper ‘Otago Witness’ commented that they had a particularly pleasant day for the opening this afternoon of their second winter show, which in every respect was a great improvement upon last year’s. This was highly creditable to the management and to the important agricultural and pastoral districts of which Gore is the capital. Charles won the following prizes for his vegetables:

Roots – hybrid turnips 1^st prize

Yellow globe – 1^st prize

Red Beetroot – 1^st prize

Mangolds, long red (farmers only) – 1^st prize

White field carrots – 1^st prize

Cabbage – 1^st prize

Parsnips – 2^nd prize

In a later article on Woodlands we find this “Following the thoroughfare, we soon find Mr. Charles Wyeth among the cabbages. A model market garden presents itself and Mr. Wyeth’s articles of human sustenance are in a forward condition, and are proofs that great care and attention are given them by the practical gardener who owns them. Mr. Wyeth’s potatoes can stand the test of keen competition in the showrooms, where he annexes numerous prizes.  But Mr. Wyeth can produce almost anything.  And under the heading of ‘Gardening’ – Our local market gardener and seedsman, Mr. Charles Wyeth was very successful at the Gore and Invercargill winter shows, securing the special prize for most points in both places.

Charles was actively involved in athletics administration both as president of the local athletics Society and as hadicapper for the Caledonian Society.

“The 1880 Annual Meeting of the local athletic society was held last week with Mr. Charles Wyeth presiding.  The balance sheet disclosed a valuable little nest egg to the society’s credit. Sports will be held on Christmas Day as usual, and a champion chopping match will be one of the many attractive events. A strong directorate was elected, with Mr. C Wyeth as president.” (Otago Witness)

In 1902 at a meeting of the directors of the Caledonian Society of Southland Mr. Charles Wyeth, the veteran handicapper of the society, tendered his resignation, which was received with much regret, directors generally expressing the society’s appreciation of his many gratuitous services, and a notice of motion was tabled to fittingly recognise his long connection with the society. (Otago Witness 1902)

Charles' Grandaughter, Nora, daughter of Amy, well remembers being entertained in Charles' Whare down at the bottom of his garden in Woodlands with bloodthirsty tales of his adventures in the Maori Wars always told after he had sharpened his knife and demonstrated its sharpness by using it to shave the hairs on his arm.

1928 Death

Elizabeth died at the home of her daughter, Nora (Pat) in Gore, on Thursday, 9th August 1928, which happened to be her 72nd birthday. Granny Wyeth had gone there a few days before to spend a holiday with Mrs Price, and one evening suffered a stroke, which resulted in unconsciousness. She lingered for a few days, and passed away on the 9th. Granny had recovered somewhat just before the end and recognised members of her family who had hastened to her bedside. Granny Wyeth's 72nd Birthday had been going to have another significance, it was to be her youngest sons wedding day. The wedding did not take place that day but Tom and Gladys were married, two weeks later, in a quiet ceremony at the home of Granny's eldest daughter Polly.

Elizabeth not only not only looked well to the ways of her household, but ever took a kindly interest in those about her, and was a present help in times of sickness or distress. In later years "Granny," as she was called to avoid confusion with other members of a numerous family, was never happier than when assisting others, and her activities were widespread. She belonged to the order of the generous heart and the helping hand. Her influence extended far beyond her own home, and when any matter on which doubt existed, if someone said- "Mum wouldn't like it," that settled it. She was a motherly woman in every sense of the word, and successive additions to the house of Wyeth were as warmly welcomed as her own children.

Six daughters and six sons were born to Charles and Elizabeth and in the intervening years there was only one death - that of Lucy (Mrs Dewe).

Of the children 11 survive, namely:-Daughters-Mrs Phillips (Invercargill), Mrs James McLeay (Christchurch), Mrs Price (Gore),Mrs Campbell (Upper Hutt, Wellington), and Miss Rose Wyeth (Woodlands); Sons - Joseph, Thomas, and Charles (Woodlands), Robert (Orawia), William (Brydone), and James (Kennington). There 40 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Four generations were represented at the funeral, which took place at Woodlands on Sunday afternoon The Rev. J.H. Robertson, of Woodlands was absent on sick leave, and the Rev. A. Bean (an old friend of the family from the time when the Methodists held occasional services at Woodlands) was to have officiated, but he was laid aside by an attack of influenza, so the Rev. S Bailey, of St Peter’s, Invercargill, conducted the service in the old home, and at the cemetery a little way along the road. Motor cars lined the thoroughfare from the war memorial to God's Acre, and mourners from far and near to the number of 300 or 400 paid a last tribute of respect to their old and esteemed friend- this in addition to over sixty telegrams and letters of sympathy. The coffin was borne to the cemetery by six stalwart sons of the deceased, grandchildren following it with many and beautiful wreaths. The country side was bathed in sunlight as the cortege passed to the burial place, a fitting setting for one who in her time brought so much sunshine to the hearts of others. After the service in the cemetery, a photograph was taken of the wreath covered mound.

Mrs Wyeth had been connected with the Woodlands Presbyterian Church for many years, and at the service on Sunday morning, Mr J. McCurdy, Invercargill, who conducted the service, in the Rev. Mr Robertson's absence, read an intimation of her death, after which the congregation stood in silence for a few moments.

Charles died some four months after his wife on 20 December 1928 aged 86 years. Charles and Elizabeth are both buried in Woodlands Cemetery[4].

Rose had looked after Charles and Elizabeth until their death was left the Market Garden in their will. She sold it to Tom who had been and continued to run the garden.

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Mary Jane Wyeth (Polly)

Polly was born in Southland on 30 June 1874 the eldest child of Charles and Elizabeth Wyeth.

Left to Right - James, Glad, Polly, Lizzie, Charlie.

Polly was married in the Woodlands Presbyterian Church on 23 March 1892 to James Porter Phillipps eldest son of Thomas and Mary Ann (nee Porter)Phillipps. Polly was 18 and James 27.

James died 1 January 1910[6] age tarted a boarding house in Woodlands a number of Railway cadets stationed in Woodlands stayed with her. Polly later moved to Tay St Invercargill next door to Lange's Bakery, where she continued to run a boarding house with Glads help. Reg Woodham was a boarder during this time.

Polly died 7 May 1958 aged 83 years and is buried in Woodlands with her late husband and Grand-daughter Dorothy.

Inscription from Tombstone " In Loving Memory of James beloved husband of JM Phillips and eldest son of T & MA Phillips, died 1 Jan 1910 aged 44 yrs; also his granddaughter Dorothy May, beloved daughter of Reginald and Gladys Woodham, died 20 July 1930 aged 8 days.  Also the above Mary Jane Phillips died 9 May 1958 aged 83 years."

Polly's Family

Elizabeth (Lizzie)Phillips

Lizzie was born in Woodlands on 26 January 1895. She was married on 27 March 1920 in Invercargill to Charles Henry Radka. Charles was born on 27 October 1892 in Invercargill son of Gustave and Sarah (nee Small ) Radka. Charles was a gardener by trade he died on 22 January 1962. Lizzie died on 16 February 1982 in Invercargill they are both buried in Eastern Cemetery Invercargill. They had 1 daughter.

Charles Thomas Phillips

Charlie was born on 6 March 1895 in Woodlands. Charlie spent all his working life working for the Railways at various times as a Station Assistant and Guard. He was married on 9 November 1927 to Mabel Pearse daughter of Walter and Eliza Hope (nee Pritchard) Pearse. Mabel a dressmaker by trade was born on 19 June 1903 in Invercargill. Mabel died 3 September 1967 in Invercargill leaving Charlie a widower. Charlie was remarried late in life to Alice Lange from the bakery alongside his mother's boarding house. Charlie died on 29 December 1974 in Invercargill where he was buried. Charlie and Mabel had 2 children. My personal recollection of Charlie and Mabel is as keen fishermen. My holiday with them during my school years was spent very enjoyably sitting or standing beside various Southland rivers with Fishing rod or line in hand.

Gladys May Phillips

Glad was born in Woodlands on 15 April 1898. When she left school Glad helped her mother run their boarding house. A boarder in the house was Reginald Horace Allen Woodham who Glad married at the Knox Church in Invercargill. Reg was born in Tinakori Rd Wellington the son of Frank and Lily Elizabeth (nee Allen) Woodham on 22 December 1898. Glad died on 12 July 1978 in Invercargill. Reg spent his later years living in Hamilton next door to his daughter Ruth he died on 27 January 1989 in Hamilton . He was cremated in Hamilton and his ashes interred in Invercargill Cemetery with Glad. They had 4 children. The first child Dorothy died on 20 July 1930 aged 8 days and was buried in Woodlands Cemetery with her grandparents. Their 2nd child Brian died in 1936 aged nearly 5 of Pneumonia. Reg remarried in the latter years of his life, his sunset bride being Eddie Cox  unfortunately Eddie died 8 months after they were married.

James Porter Phillips

Jimmy was born on 16 August 1899 at Woodlands. He was married on 26 July 1922 in Invercargill to Eileen Collett only daughter of William and Rose (nee Church) Collett. Eileen was born on 2 October 1900 in Invercargill. Jimmy worked for the Railways. Eileen died on 28 June 1974 and Jimmy on 16 April 1981 both in Invercargill where they were buried. They had 3 children.

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Joseph Sherriffs Wyeth

Joseph was born on 22 July 1875 the 2nd child eldest son of Charles and Elizabeth Wyeth

Joe and Tie had a grocers shop in Woodlands together.

Joseph was married on 27 December 1898 in Woodlands Presbyterian Church to Flora Rose McDonald. Joseph was 23 and Flora 21. Flora was born in 1878 the youngest in a family of 3. She died on 11 January 1945 at Kew Hospital Invercargill and is buried in Woodlands.

At the time of his death on 11 April 1956 Joseph owned some 20 acres of farm land[7] in Invercargill and around Longbush on which he grazed some 70 odd sheep.

Flora and Joe are buried in Woodlands Cemetery[8].

 

Joseph's Family

Joseph Sherriffs Wyeth

Joe was born in Woodlands on 22 May 1901. He did not marry and lived most of his adult life in the Chatham Islands, see obituary following. He died in Kew Hospital Invercargill on 16 April 1970[9]

Charles Wyeth

Charles was born in Woodlands on 4 May 1902. He was married in Clinton in 1932 to Marie Louise Abernethy daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Abernethy. Joseph and Elizabeth emigrated to New Zealand from Ireland . Marie was born in Clinton on 8 November 1911. Charles worked for the Railways. They had 3 children. Marie died on 1 June 1980 and Charles on 22 April 1985 they are both buried at the Burwood Crematorium in Christchurch. 

Maurice Wyeth

Maurice was born 1 March 1907, he died 9 months later on 26 December 1907 he is buried at Woodlands in the same plot as his grandparents Charles and Elizabeth[4].

Allan Rose Wyeth

Allan was born on 3 January 1910. In 1956 Allan was a Freezing Works employee living at Makarewa. Allan did not marry, he lived the later part of his life in Hastings. He died on 18 September 1988 and is buried in a Returned Services Grave in Hastings Cemetery.

Iris Elizabeth Wyeth

Iris was born on 14 February 1917. She married Arthur Thomas Morgan. Arthur was born on 19 May 1900 the son of Charles and Louisa (nee Fearn) Morgan. In 1956 Iris was living in Invercargill. Arthur died on 6 May 1981 and Iris on 29 August 1992 both in Invercargill.

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Lucy Maria Wyeth

 

Lucy was born on 28 October1878 the 2nd daughter 3rd child of Charles and Elizabeth Wyeth

Lucy was Dux of Woodlands school her Dux medal has been passed on to her Grand daughter Blanche. 

On 4 November 1896 Lucy Married George Dewe at the Woodlands Presbyterian Church. George was born in 1869 in Sutton Courtenay, Berks, England the son of Enos and Elizabeth Dewe. 

'Dewe George, was a rabbit contractor, in Woodlands. Mr Dewe was born in Berkshire England 1870 and arrived in Otago with his parents, at the age of 5 years. He was educated at the public schools at Edendale and Woodlands, afterwards he worked on a farm for 6 years and since that time has been engaged in the rabbit and meat preserving trade. He is a member of Lodge Star of the Forest, Ancient order of Foresters and has filled the office of sub chief ranger.[12]'

 

 

Lucy and George died within two years of each other Lucy on 17 August 1917 (aged 39) and George on 10 May 1919 (aged 49)[14].

Lucy's Family

Elizabeth Blanche (Blanche) Dewe

Blanche was born in 1897. In 1919 Blanche married John Ratimera Te Au. John was born on 3 October 1898. They had 7 children. Blanche died on 15 January 1969 and John just less than a year later on 6 January 1970 they are buried in  Tuatapere Cemetery, Tuatapere, Southland, New Zealand. 

"9/1242 Tpr John R TE AU born 1899 died 1970 also his wife Elizabeth Blanche born 1900 died 1969 also their son Ian Joseph born 1924 died 1945 also their grand-daughter Wendy Ruth TE AU died 30 Nov 1957 age 13 months also Noel Ratimera TE AU died 17 Oct 1997"

Nellie Dewe

Nellie was born on 13 April 1898. She was married on 16 Jun 1920 in St Pauls Presbyterian Church Invercargill to Gilbert Young Congreve. Gilbert was age 23 and Nellie 21. Gilbert was born on 1 July 1896 the son of James and Agnes (nee Johnston) Congreve. They had 3 children. Gilbert died on 28 May 1973 and Nellie on 19 March 1978. They are buried in Eastern Cemetery Invercargill.

Mary Phillips (Molly) Dewe

Molly was born in Invercargill on 18 December 1901, Molly and her younger sister Ethel were twins. Molly was hurt in a sports accident and died on 20 December 1925 aged 25. She was buried in Woodlands Cemetery in the same plot as her Mother and Father[14].

Ethel Jane Dewe

Ethel was born in Invercargill on 18 December 1901. She married Leslie Joseph Guyton in Invercargill on 1 January 1924. Les, a Baker by trade, was born on 1 January 1899 the son of James Guyton and Emily (nee Timmings) Guyton. They had 3 children. Les died in Invercargill on 14 September 1983 the cause of death being Heart Failure. Ethel died on 15 August 1990, they are buried at Eastern Cemetery Invercargill.

Angus Evan (Bock) Dewe

Angus was born on 27 April 1907. He was married in 1930 to Janet Beatrice (Jessie) Ritchie.  Jessie was born on 19 April 1905 the daughter of  John Buchanan and Susan (nee Cameron) Ritchie.  Jessie and Angus had no children. Bock died on 22 October 1985 and Jessie on 11 January 1993 both in Invercargill. They are buried at Eastern Cemetery Invercargill.

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Charles Henry Wyeth (Tie)

Charles was born in Woodlands on 1 February 1880 the 2nd son 4th child of Charles and Elizabeth Wyeth.

Charles was a Tinsmith at time of marriage

In 1927 Tie and Joe had a grocers shop in Woodlands together.

Tie was married on 30 January 1907 to Jane Jamison(Jean). The marriage took place at the home of the bride's parents Robert and Jane (nee McNaught) Jamieson of Winton. Robert, a Baker by trade came from Northern Ireland.

Charles died on 26 March 1948, Jean died at Lorne Hospital, Invercargill on 13 January 1951 aged 77, they are buried in Woodlands Cemetery.[15]

Uncle Tie's family

Robert Lawrence (Burt) Wyeth

Burt and his twin brother Phillip were born on 8 January 1910 at Woodlands. He married Margaret Lucinda Leebody, daughter of Hugh Thomson and Lucy Adelaide (nee Bartlett) Leebody, at Hedgehope Pres. Church in Southland on 21 March 1934. Margaret was born in Hedgehope on 14 June 1911. Margaret was baptised at Woodlands on 17 September 1946, this was between her the births of her third and fourth children. Burt was a Butcher by trade, he died on 21 July1984 in Invercargill. Margaret died on 13 December 1998 in Christchurch.  They are buried at Southland Crematorium, Invercargill.

Phillip Ewart Wyeth

Phillip also born on 8 January 1910 at Woodlands. He was married on 1 June 1935 at the Rosewood Tearooms Invercargill to Honoria Theresa (Nonie) Forde, the daughter of John Francis and Gertrude Amelia (nee Lynch) Forde. Nonie was born in Invercargill on 18 February 1912. Phillip was a Hairdresser by trade. Phillip and Nonie had 3 children. Nonie died on 22 November 1989 and Phillp on 10 October 1990. They are buried at Eastern Cemetery Invercargill.

Gordon Shirreffs Wyeth

Gordy was born on 7 January 1912. He married Hazel Barbara Robertson. Hazel was born on 25 August 1925 daughter of Robert and Barbara (nee Malcolm) Robertson. They had 3 children. Hazel died of Cancer on 9 December 1968. Gordon died on 14 July 1984. They are buried in Eastern Cemetery Invercargill.

William Alexander Wyeth

Billy was born on 21 February 1919 in Invercargill. He was married on 8 September 1943 at the Central Methodist Church Invercargill to Noeline May Booth. Noeline was born 23 October 1918 in Invercargill daughter of Herbert Harry and Lucy May (nee Humphries) Booth. Billy was a storekeeper. They had 3 children. Billy died in Invercargill on 13 November 1982. Noeline died on 24 August 1993 in Gosford, NSW, Australia. They are buried in Eastern Cemetery Invercargill. 

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Robert(Bob) Wyeth

Bob was born on 9 July 1883 the 3rd son 5th child of Charles and Elizabeth Wyeth.

Bob was married in Mataura Island to Christina Cameron (Aunty Teen).

Robert was the Manager of the Dairy Factory from 1909. In 1925 Bob sucessfully sent a trial consignment of Rimlees Cheese to London. The following is an extract from an article in the 'Otautau Standard and Wallace County Chronicle' reporting on the trial "Mr R. G. Wyeth, Manager of the Merrivale Factory, has been experimenting for several years in the direction of turning out a rimless cheese, and was probably the pioneer in the South Island to systematically tackle the job. That he has succeeded is demonstrated by the report on his trial shipment. Mr Wyeth has obtained protection for his patent, and is at present in treaty with some manufacturers for turning out the appliance on commercial lines. As Merrivale is one of the small factories of the province, and is not modernised, to any extent, it speaks well for Mr Wyeth's skill and resourcefulness that He has so signally succeeded where many have failed."

Christina died on 18 February 1957 aged 74 and Bob on 13 August 1966 aged 84 in Orawa. They are both buried in Hodgkinson Cemetery Otautau along with their second son who died at the age of 20.

Bob's family

Athol Wyeth

Athol was born on 9 August 1911 at Mataura Island . Athol married Josephine May (Ena) Thompson daughter of Joseph and May (nee McDowell) Thompson, on 1 March 1939 in Invercargill. Josephine was born in on 29 November 1915 in Arrowtown Cenral Otago. Athol was an Auto-electrician by trade. They had 3 children. Athol died on 10 August 1973 aged 62 at Invercargill from a burst ulcer brought on as a result of hearing that Ena had cancer. Ena died on 20 May 1977 in Invercargill. They are both buried in Hodgkinson Cemetery Otautau. 

Cyril Avon Wyeth

Avon was born in Otautau in 1918. He died in Riverton on 22 November 1939 aged 20 and is buried in the same plot as his parents.

Ina Wyeth

Ina was born in Otautau in 1920. She married Edwin (Eddy) Goodall. Eddie was born in 1917 the son of William and Mary (nee Edwards) Goodall. Eddy died in Cromwell in 1956. Ina and Eddy had 2 children. Ina remarried in 1964. Her new husband was William Howard (Howard) Hinton. Howard was born in Dunedin on 12 February 1921the son of William Henry and Janet Mary (nee Flint) Hinton. Ian was a Fruitgrower. Ian and Howard lived in Chapple Street Alexandra, where Ina died in 2005 and Howard on 24 November 2006.

Living

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William George Wyeth

William was born in Woodlands on 24 August 1884 the 4th son 6th child of Charles and Elizabeth Wyeth.

In 1914 William married Jean Morton. Jean was born 3 July 1890 the daughter of George and Margaret (nee Noble) Morton.

William was Manager of a Cheese factory in Brydon . He and Aunty Jean called each other Mummy and Daddy and were still obviously very much in love when he died.

William died in Invercargill on 24 July 1954 aged 69 and was buried in Eastern Cemetery, Invercargill on 26 July 1954 Jean continued to live in Invercargill for many years where she died 22 October 1985, she William in eastern Cemetery on 24 October 1985.

William's family

Eric Arthur Wyeth

Eric was born in Waikouaiti on 25 June 1915. He was married on 15 May 1948 to Living.  Eric worked for Wright Stephensons in Gore and became manager soon after Uncle Bert Price's death. They had 2 children. Eric died on 13 December 1987 in Gore. 

George Morton Wyeth

George was born in Edendale on 3 April 1918. He was killed in action on 1 December 1941 while serving with the 6th Field Regiment of the 2nd New Zealand Divsional Artillery near Tobruk. George is buried in Knightsbridge War Cemetery, Acroma, Libya

Living

Living

Ronald William Wyeth

Ronald was born in Mataura on 16 January 1926. He died aged 7 months. Ronald was buried in Edendale Cemetery on 26 August 1926.

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James Shirriffs Wyeth

Jimmy was born in Woodlands on 27 May 1888 the 5th son 7th child of Charles and Elizabeth Wyeth.

Jimmy was married on 21 December 1919 at Invercargill to Gladys Devonal Campbell daughter of George and Jane (nee Hopkins) Campbell. Gladys brother Jack later married Jimmy's younger sister Essie. Gladys was born 12 February 1895 she was a school teacher.

Jimmy was a butcher in Kennington, sons Campbell and Bryan took over the business on his retirement. Gladys died 28 November 1962 and James on 13 May 1967 both in Invercargill where they were buried Gladys on 1 December 1962 and Jimmy on 16 May 1967.

 

Jimmy's Family

Campbell Wyeth

Cam was born on 5 May 1921 at Invercargill. He was married on 13 February 1953 at Holy Trinity Invercargill to Living. Campbell was in the Navy during the second World War. They had 3 children and now live in Tay St Invercargill.Campbell died on 9 August 2000 Southland Hospital and was buried at Eastern Cemetery Invercargill.

Living

Living

Brian Wyeth

Brian was born on 5 May 1925 at Invercargill. He was married on 18 April 1959 at Richmond Grove Invercargill to Velma Joy Shaw. Joy was born on 26 February 1929 at Temuka the daughter of Mervyn and Velma (nee Bate) Shaw. They had 1 daughter. Brian died in Christchurch on 13 October 1992 and Velma in Dunedin on 17 December 2001. 

Living

Living

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Amy Swale Wyeth

Amy was born 31st October 1891, in Woodlands, Southland the 8th child of Charles and Elizabeth Wyeth. Like her brothers and sisters Amy went to Woodlands Primary school and to Invercargill High school.

Amy left school in the 4th Form to look after her mother Granny Wyeth who was sick. Amy's elder brothers and sisters did not want her to miss out because she was the one who had made the sacrifice so they ensured that she was able to develop her Musical talents. Uncle Jimmy paid for her music lessons and it may have been Aunty Lucy who paid for her Singing lessons. The music lessons were in Invercargill and so Amy went to Invercargill each weekend and stayed with her Aunt Sal (Swale), a sister of her mother. During her youth Amy was a popular singer around Southland.

Looking after Granny Wyeth meant that Amy did not have any type of paid employment outside the home. After a number of years with Granny Wyeth, in 1914, Amy went to stay with her brother Bill, his wife Jean was expecting their first child and had to rest a lot. Amy stayed there as home help for a year until she got married. When Amy left Granny Wyeths Essie took over.

On Tuesday the 6th of April 1915 at Woodlands Presbyterian church Amy Swale Wyeth was married to James Findlay McLeay, formerly of Gore and Invercargill, but at that time, of Christchurch. A full transcript of the local newspapers account of the wedding follows this section.

James the second child, eldest son of John and Elizabeth McLeay, was born in Otautau, Invercargill on 15 August 1888. James McLeay attended Waihopai School, Southland; passing his First Standard examination on 29 Nov. 1897, and his Sixth Standard examination on 27 Nov. 1902.

As a young man Jim worked in H and J Smiths in Invercargill and was the "White Headed boy". However he had an argument with the managers at H and J Smiths and, although he had been courting Amy, left to go to Melbourne.

Somebody wrote to him in Melbourne, possibly Granny Wyeth, and told him about Amy's singing partner, Tom Kincade. Jim came back to Christchurch, where he worked at Stranges as a Window Dresser. When he came back Tom Kincade moved out of the picture.

When they got engaged Jim gave Amy a Lion bowl which she left to Nora's husband Lloyd and then to Anthony. Amy was normally one of those ladies who selected her own presents from her husband the only other present that Jim ever actually selected and gave to Amy was a ???? Jug.

Jim was called up for World War one and was in camp but never went to war.

Wedding in Woodlands

On Tuesday, 6th inst, at the Woodlands Presbyterian Church, Miss Amy Wyeth, third daughter of Mr and Ms C. Wyeth, was married to Mr J.McLeay, formerly of Gore and Invercargill, and now of Christchurch. The ceremony was conducted by a former minster of the church, Rev E.Bissett, assisted by the present minister, the Rev G.H.Jupp. The church was very prettily decorated with white flowers and ferns, and a Huge bell was suspended over the bride's head. As the bride entered the church on her father's arm, the bridal hymn, "How welcome was the call" was sung. The wedding dress was exceedingly dainty, and the bride looked very pretty indeed. She wore a handsome lace robe over duchesse satin beautifully embroidered, the bodice being very simple, and finished off with a single row of seed pearls; a court train of duchesse satin lined with palest pink descended from the shoulders, the veil being arranged in cap fashion, with orange blossom forming a coronet, and a lovely shower bouquet completed a most charming toilette.

The chief bridesmaid, Miss Nora Wyeth, wore a pretty frock of pale reseda green crepe de chine, trimmed with tiny frills and touches of pink and tiny pink rosebuds, Juliet cap of green, frill of white lace, and wide bows across the back, bouquet of pink flowers. The other bridesmaid, Miss Essie Wyeth, wore a dainty pale pink frock of crepe, wide black velvet belt, white muslin Juliet cap with black velvet band and frill of lace,and also carried a pretty bouquet. The brides train was held by a tiny tot, Miss Inez Dunsford her frock being of white nimon, pages cap of satin, and dainty Juliet cap of muslin and lace. Mr W. Tretheway, of Gore, acted as best man, and Mr Chas. Phillips was groomsman. Mrs Milroy presided at the organ, and tastefuly played the wedding march from "Lohengrin" as the bridal party left the church.

After the wedding ceremony the guests repaired to the public hall, where a sumptuous breakfast awaited them. It was served by the granddaughters of Mr and Mrs Wyeth. Their hearts were in the work, and their readiness and skill would have done credit to a corps of professional waitressses. The tables were tastefully laid, and flowers and flags made a bright and pretty setting to the feast. After the company had enjoyed the good things, liquid and solid, with which the tables were laden, the chaimand(the Rev. Mr Bissett) read a sheaf of telegrams conveying good wishes to the young couple. A short toast list was then honoured, that of "The King" being enthusiastically drunk.

The chairman, in giving "The Bride and Bridegroom," said that some might wonder, why he and not the resident minister, should have carried out the ceremony. They all loved and respected the Rev. Mr Jupp, but he had been asked to act in accordance with an engagement made before he left Woodlands, and Miss Wyeth (now Mrs McLeay), unlike the Kaiser, had kept her word, although it was not a written promise. He need hardly say that it gave him the greatest pleasure to be with them on such a happy occasion,and felt that he was expressing the feeling of all who knew the Wyeth family and Mr McLeay when he wished that gentleman and his bride long life and happiness. He trusted that the blessing of God would rest upon them and theirs. The people of the district would miss the bride very much indeed, for she never spared herself when concerts were organised for the Belguim fund or any other worthy cause. Her services as a singer were always readily and cheerfully given, and no doubt she would continue her good work in Christchurch. [16]

Stranges went bankrupt in the Depression and Jim moved to Farmers as a shop Assistant. He progressed there to be Head of the Shirt Dept and also did Window dressing.

He was very popular with the customers in this position and at Xmas got presents of things like a side of lamb and a Goose. His Manager retired and he failed to get the promotion due to a drinking problem.

When Jim retired from Farmers he got a Cleaning job at the Government Buildings. He was working there up to his death. On the Tuesday night before he died he was up a ladder doing some cleaning. He fell and injured his ear, this resulted in a stroke from which he did not recover. He was in Hospital until the Friday when he died. Gran Kay had been visiting him and he had come out of the comma enough to tell he that he would be a good boy in future, by this she thought he was refering to his drinking. The doctors asked her to stop coming as they said he would just be a vegetable it he did come out of the comma properly.

On the Saturday night before he died he had taken me,(Anthony) to the bookshop in Kilmore St and bought me a toy tow truck. He the went to work and next day we went back to Culverden without seeing him again. When he was in Hospital Mum arranged to come back down the following Friday but he died before they arrived.

Jim died on 11 October 1952 as the cause of death being recorded as Cerebal Haemorrhage for 5 days. Jim was cremated at Bromley Cemetery on 13/10/1952.

Amy and Jim made their home in Christchurch after they were married living for many years in Haast St and after Nora married Lloyd they moved to the botton story of Lloyd's mothers house in Chester St. After Jims death Lloyds mother found she was unable to manage the stairs and had to move downstairs. Lucy and Brian brought a House in Dacre St Christchurch where Amy lived for many years. In the final years of her life she moved in to a home for the elderly where she died on 1 October 1970.

Amy's Family

Nora Elizabeth McLeay

Nora was born in Christchurch on 25 July 1918. Her early childhood included frequent and sometimes quite extended trips to Aunty Pat and Uncle Bert in Gore. Nora's friend Essie Suckling asked Amy if she could take Lu and Nora to Sunday School and so began a long association with the church. One that was to influence all our lives. Lucy and Nora were both painfully shy because we had not mixed with other children in their early days. These were the days of the Depression but they were very lucky as their Dad always managed to keep his job. One family down our street lived on parsnips for a week, as that was all they had in the garden.

Nora was educated at Avonside Girl's High School, Christchurch.  As a young woman she worked as a clerk for HG Livingston Auctioneers. She married Lloyd George Scholfield Frost at Holy Trinity Church Avonside Christchurch on 5 December 1942. Lloyd the only son of George and Lilian Roland (nee Scholfield) Frost was born on 3 April 1919, George died when Lloyd was an infant and Lloyd was brought up by his mother. Lloyd was a Chartered Accountant with the Railways up until his retirement in 1977. With the railways they moved around New Zealand living in Amberley, North Canterbury; Woolston a suburb of Christchurch; Culverden again in North Canterbury; Maia a suburb of Dunedin; Upper Hutt; back to Christchurch living in the Suburb of Shirley; and finally back to Upper Hutt where Lloyd retired and they lived, out the remainder of their lives including their 50th wedding anniversary. Nora and Lloyd had 4 boys, of which I (Anthony) was the eldest. Lloyd died on 1November 1995 at the Norman Kirk Home, Upper Hutt, and Nora in Hutt Hospital, Lower Hutt on 6 January 1999. The are buried in the Churchyard of St John's Church, Trentham.

Lucy Maria McLeay

Lucy was born an November 18, 1920 in Christchurch. As a child her most distinguishing feature was her mop of red curly hair. She was shy and small until her mid-teens. As a child she went to Sunday School at Holy Trinity Avonside with Nora and neighbourhood children. At school she excelled at Maths, and her artistic flair showed through early in life.  Both Nora and Lucy were runners up for Dux at Richmond School. Both were beatten by girls who had had elocution training. For this reason Lucy ensured that both her girls learnt elocution. When she left school she was keen to get work using her artistic talents and do sign-writing; however her parents did not consider this to be a suitable job for a girl in the mid 1930's; so she got an office job at T&G Insurance (which she always called Tickle and Giggle) and later at Lane Walker Rudkin.

As she grew up Holy Trinity Avonside became a important focus for her life. She taught Sunday School, sang in the church choir, took Girls' Life Brigade, and Life Boys. Her association with this church remained until her death in 1988.

Lucy was married to LIVING in 1945.  While her children were growing up the family and children's activities were the focus of her life. She was v" active in school committees, PTAs, Board of Governors, Church Vestry and other church activities. During this time her artistic abilities showed through in her dress making and making fancy dress costumes whenever they were needed.

During the mid 1960's, she purchased her own car, an Austin 7, which gave her more mobility and her garage mechanic a guaranteed income. This was later replaced with a Morris Minor, which was a little more reliable. Returning home on one occasion, she parked the cat in the driveway as usual, and went inside to open the garage door. She opened the door, in her own words, " only to find no car. I thought it had been stolen - till I looked at the river over the road, and saw poor wee Morris giving his last salute as he got firmly sucked into the river." 'Wee Morris' was later restored to his former glory.

As the children were becoming more independent, Lucy renewed her interest in art by going to evening classes for painting, copper work, leather work, woodcarving and clay work. In 1972 she entered a work of art in a promotional competition for a production of "Jesus Christ Superstar'; and won! She found this very encouraging.

Following a radical mastectomy in 1971, she decided in order to strengthen her arm muscle and develop a new interest, she would go to Hairdressing College. She found this invigorating: mixing with younger students; and learning new skills. Although she never worked as a professional hair dresser-, for several years she continued this interest by doing the hair of friends and relations.

Continuing her quest for learning and encouraged by her evening class success, she attended High School as an adult student; studying for her Fine Arts Preliminary. She had to pass this in order to be accepted into the Fine Art School at the University of Canterbury. She enjoyed the challenge of University for 3 years (1980-1982), studying both Practical Art and History of Art. Her works of Art at this time included a variety of media and styles: Oamaru stone and wooden sculpture and carving, modernistic paintings and collages, and she even constructed furniture! Her sense of humour often showed through in her work. like the time she sculpted a telephone: the receiver had an car on one end and lips at the other, when it was lifted, the eyes of the person at the other end popped out on a spring.

During her time at University her cancer had come out of remission and from time to time she had courses of radiotherapy and chemotherapy treatment. She continued to make the most out of life, although in the fast couple of years, the cancer restricted her lifestyle considerably. Brian cared for her at home for several years and she died on March 10, 1988 at the Mary Potter Hospice, Christchurch.

She is remembered by all who knew her, especially for the way she refused to let her illness interfere with what she wanted to do.  She was always friendly, caring, outgoing and prepared to lend a hand. Her sense of humour and love of life was ever present. She was always confident in her own ability and positive in her attitude to life. Her Christian faith was always her strength especially when her health was failing.

The above is extracts from a story of Lucy's life written by her daughters.

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Nora Elizabeth Wyeth(Pat)

Pat was born in Woodlands on 21 September 1893 the 4th daughter of Charles and Elizabeth Wyeth.

Pat started her adult life as a School Teacher.

On 23 October 1918 Pat married Herbert Allan (Bert) Price in Edendale. Bert was born in 1886 the son of Fred and Ellen Price 

Bert was Manager of Wright Stephensons in Edendale. In those days Wright Stephensons made their managers Directors of the company. Directors meetings were held in Christchurch and Uncle Bert came to Christchurch frequently. Pat's niece Nora, eldest daughter of Amy, well remembers Bert's visits to Chch when he took Amy and her daughters Nora and Lucy to dinner at Warners or the United Services Hotels.

Pat and Bert lived all of their married lives in Southland firstly in Edendale and later in Gore.

Bert died in 1954. Pat continued to live in the family home in Gore for many years a favorite holiday venue for many of his nieces and nephews. After a period of Blindness Pat died in December 1982, aged 89.

Pat's family

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Esther Dora Wyeth

 

Esther, known as Essie, was born in Woodlands on 24 October 1895, 10th child of Charles and Elizabeth Wyeth. Charles by this time was aged 53 and Elizabeth 39.

After leaving school Essie looked after her parents. Amy who had previously left school to help in the family home had by now gone to look after Aunty Jean.

Essie married Jack Campbell in 1921 in the Registry Office in Upper Hutt. Jack was born on 12 January 1890 in Invercargill the son of George Thompson and Emma Jane (nee Hopkins ) Campbell.

 

The early part of Jack and Essie's married life was spent at Karapoti where Jack and Bob ran the sawmill. All of Essie and Jack's children were born while they were living there. Bet at their home and the others at Nurse Lomas' in Upper Hutt. All the children attended the local Karapoti school though Judy moved on to Upper Hutt School.

The family moved to King Street Upper Hutt, where Jack built a new family home, in time for June to start College. Jack died in 1963 and and is buried in Akatarawa Cemetery. Essie continued to live in the family home for many years with her second daughter June and June's family. Prior to her death on 8 August 1987 Essie had been resident in Braeburn home in Upper Hutt for a short period.

Essie's Family

Elizabeth Rose Campbell

Bette was born on 13 September 1923 at Essie's home in Karapoti, North of Upper Hutt. After leaving school she worked as a Hairdresser. Betty was married on 25 May 1946 in Upper Hutt to Jack Langdale Andrews . Jack was born in Te Awamutu on 28 October 1920. Jack was a property developer, they had 3 children. Jack died on 27 March 1991 in Waikanae. Betty died on 31 July 2007 in Wellington Hospital. 

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Jackie Campbell

Jackie was born in October 1925 at Nurse Lomas' Russell St Upper Hutt. Unfortunately Jackie died as an infant aged 3.

Mary Josephine Campbell

Jo was born on 11 September 1929 at Nurse Lomas' Russell St Upper Hutt. Jo was married on 13 September 1953 at St Davids Prebytarian Church in Upper Hutt to Living .  They had 3 children. Jo died on 8 September 1989 and was buried at the Akatarawa Cemetery after a funeral service at the Rimutaka Baptist Church north of Upper Hutt.

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Thomas Wyeth

Tom was born on 6 August 1897 the 6th son 11 th child of Charles and Elizabeth Wyeth.

As a young man Tom worked in the family Market Garden. Grandad Wyeth, who had been a Market Gardener in Woodlands for at least 30 years left the family market Garden to Rose who had looked after her parents for the last 10 years of their lives. Tom bought the family Market Garden from Rose and continued to work it on his own account.

Tom married Gladys Eileen Calder,  on 22 August 1928 at 189 Tay St Invercargill. The Tay Street address was the home of Tom's eldest sister Polly. Tom and Glad had been to marry some two weeks earlier unfortunately Tom's mother took ill and susequently died and the wedding was delayed until the 22nd. Glad was born on 6 January 1904 the daughter of John and Ellen Margaret (nee Jaggers) Calder, she was baptised at Morton Mains.

In addition to working the Market Garden Tom drove the local school bus for 22 years from 1936 to 1958.

Tom died at Woodlands on 24 October 1973, aged 76[18].

Gladys died in Dunedin on 6 January 1979, aged 75. Both Tom and Glad are buried in Woodlands Cemetery.

 

Tom's Family

Margaret Rose Wyeth

Margaret was born on 31 May 1929 in Invercargill. She was a teacher. On 19 October 1951 she married Stanley Robert Kelk the son of Frank and Elizabeth Kelk . Stanley had 3 brothers. Stanley was born on 17 January 1915 at Otekaieke, South Canterbury he died in 18 February 1991 in Dunedin. The following Obituary was publish in the Dunedin paper shortly after Stan's death.

Stan Kelk, a gentleman of rugby administration, has died in Dunedin at the age of 76. Mr Kelk, the President of the Otago Rugby Football Union in 1978, was a well liked and respected administrator. "He was a top-rate organisor, a great worker and a pleasure to to work with," the Executive Director of the Rugby Football Union, Mr John Hornbrook, said. "Stan had tack, diplomacy, and was never heard to speak a harsh word about anybody."

Mr Kelk was rejected for overseas service in World War II because of heart complaints and lived with the problem for the next 50 years.

He was a member of the management committee of the union for 6 years from 1967 to 1972 and vice-president in 1976 and 1977. Mr Kelk set high demands on himself as a sports administrator. "You have to organise yourself and your job otherwise you don't get results," he said on one occasion. "You must cater for detail because things don't go off if they are only half planned."

Mr Kelk, a retired Post Office executive, had a gift for fund raising and helped many sports organisations. "I like to be a worker in the background," he said. "I don't like the limelight and prefer to do my work behind the scenes." Mr Kelk grew up in Oamaru, but because of shift work in the Post Office he was not able to play much rugby. He did not have a playing background and looked upon himself purely as an administrator.

Mr Kelk was a member of the North Otago Rugby Football Union in the late 1940's at a time when administrators had to work hard, sell tickets at the gate and do other odd jobs such as looking after the showers. He joined the Kaikorai club when he transferred to Dunedin in 1952. There he held the positions of Treasurer, Secretary, and President. He was later elected a life-member. His administrative skills were widely recognised and he was co-opted to the Sassenachs committee.

Mr Kelk also enjoyed tennis, table-tennis, wrestling and bowls. He was a former president and secretary, for nine years, of the Kaikorai Bowling Club. Mr Kelk is survived by his wife, Margaret, and sons Geoffrey, Barry and Bryan.

Margaret lived for many years at 25 Wales St Dunedin until her death on 23 February 1993. They are buried at Green Park Cemetery Dunedin.

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Flora Rose Wyeth

Rose was born in Woodlands on 26 January 1899 the 6th daughter 12th child of Charles and Elizabeth.

Rose had a very good clerical job in Gore which she left when Essie got married to look after Granny Wyeth.

When Granny Wyeth died in 1928 Essie invited Rose to Upper Hutt for a holiday, where she was introduced to Bill Gregor, whose wife had died some three years earlier leaving him with a young daughter, Heather. Bill was in Essie's view having had a very unhappy time trying to manage on his own with his young daughter. Essie's matchmaking was very sucessfull and Rose was married in Invercargill in 12 June 1929 to William Gregor (Bill). His previous marriage had been to Lila Elizabeth Wyeth youngest daughter of Thomas Wyeth. William and Lila had had one daughter Heather.

Bill was born 5 June 1888 at Memsie near Fraserburgh in Scotland, the son of Alexander and Elizabeth (nee Davidson ) Gregor . Further details of Bill's family at provided in Lila's section.

Rose and Bill lived for many years in Wakelin Street Carterton Bill was a joiner by trade, he died in Tawa on 9 November 1981 and was buried in Carterton.

In their later years Rose and Bill moved to Tawa where they lived with Alex and Janette. After Bill's death Rose moved to Wesley haven in Lower Hutt from where she died on 30 September 1986 in Lower Hutt Hospital, she was buried in Carterton.

 

 

Rose's Family

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