Posts by ngairedith

  • Southerly: Who was George Hildebrand…,

    UPDATE
    Eliza (as Webb, aged 31) had a son:
    * 1895 - 1980 Berty Alfred Forster Webb
    born 21 January 1895, he may have been adopted
    - hope to get feedback on this through readers ...

    Berty Alfred FORSTER (born 21 Jan 1895) died 23 Jan 1980 aged 85 & is buried Area L, Lot 179, RSA area at Otahuhu, Auckland. His headstone reads "10581 Dvr B.A. Forster, Field Artillery, died 23.1.1980, aged 86 yrs, 1st N.Z.E.F."
    When he enlisted his is next of kin was listed as Mrs E. Forster (mother) of Nelson Crescent, Napier South.
    Forster then, is probably the name of his father.
    Berty married Violet May RUSSELL (1896-1975) on 15 March 1920. Daughter of Randolph Henry RUSSELL & Emma Jane STREETER

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  • Southerly: Who was George Hildebrand…,

    LAST WILL & TESTAMENT of Amelia Mary Coleman
    http://www.familytreecircles.com/w-59340.html

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  • Southerly: Who was George Hildebrand…, in reply to David Haywood,

    good find David,
    yes, I think there is quite a story yet to be told (I also thought of Eileen's changed name). The fact they were probably neighbours could mean they were such good friends that they wanted to give young Hilda a better future (they must have had intimate knowledge of her life) as per _ I will do all in my power to prevent the mother of the child knowing where the child is or annoying the child or Mrs Coleman in any way or claiming the child_ but using the name Winter is intriguing considering William was not exactly an upstanding character in the community, nor even related to HIlda. The mother couldn't bring up all those children on her own and George, newly married, couldn't/ wouldn't (although I've been wondering who brought her up from Dec 1892 to Nov 1893) ... anyway, we will find out with more research

    will you allow me to transcribe the Will to add to my journal please David?

    ps
    £20,000 in Oct 1903 is equivalent to $3,382,200 in Oct 2013

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  • Southerly: Who was George Hildebrand…,

    Ashburton Guardian, 2 October 1903
    COLEMAN - On October 1st, at Christchurch, Captain George, dearly beloved husband of Amelia Mary Coleman. Aged 71 years. Deeply regretted.

    Ashburton Guardian, 2 October 1903
    We regret to have to chronicle the death of Captain George Coleman our respected fellow citizen, which occurred at Christchurch yesterday, at the age of 71.
    In 1851, Captain Coleman arrived in Hobson's Bay, Melbourne, as chief officer of the ship "Glentheria" which was condemned by Lloyd's surveyors.
    For a period of five years he was at Bendigo, Jones's Creek, and Avoca and Ferry Creek diggings, and during that time he amassed a considerable quantity of gold, all of which he spent again in Melbourne and Sydney.
    In 1857 he shipped at Melbourne as chief officer in a vessel bound for Mauritius, and on arriving there left her to volunteer for service in the Indian Mutiny. He held several commands during the two years he was employed there. He then returned to Melbourne and married a granddaughter of Admiral Morris.
    Captain Coleman subsequently owned a number of sailing ships which ran on the Australian coast, and occasionally came to New Zealand. Once on a voyage from New Zealand to Sydney his vessel was lost, though all the crew were saved. After that the deceased was employed by Captain Schubert, of the Exchange, Sydney, to launch the "Sarah Barr," which had been cast ashore high up on the sand at the mouth of the Manning River, New South Wales. In again launching this vessel he was successful and took her down to Sydney, where he was well paid for his work.
    Following that he went to Melbourne and owned ships again, having purchased the "Jane Spicer" from Mr Huddart. After two years he sold his vessels, and came to New Zealand, where he purchased the large mercantile business in East Street, Ashburton, of Captain McLean, Middleton, and McQuade. At one time, Captain Coleman stated that he knew very little of this particular line of business, and consequently eighteen months after purchasing sold out to Mr Andrew Orr, and went to live at Christchurch. There he remained for upwards of twenty-five years, travelling about a good deal, and entering into many speculations.
    In 1899, he returned to Ashburton on account of his wife's health. Captain Coleman was for a long time a member of the Christchurch and Ashburton Bowling Clubs. He was also a Justice of the Peace for Ashbuton District, and although not often seen on the Magisterial Bench, gave every satisfaction as a level headed citizen, when it was incumbent on him to mete out the ends of justice.
    Mr Thomas (President), and Mr E. Manchester (Secretary) will represent the Ashburton Bowling Club at the funeral which takes place at Christchurch to-morrow, at 2.45 p.m.
    The cause of death was a relapse of influenza, gout, and a kidney trouble. Mrs Coleman, and an adopted daughter, survive the deceased

    Otago Daily Times, 5 October 1903
    The death is announced of Captain Coleman, a well-known figure in Ashburton and Christchurch. Captain Coleman, who was 71 years of age, arrived in Hobson's Bay in 1851 as chief officer of the Glentheria. After spending some time on the goldfields, he purchased a number of sailing vessels, but ultimately sold out and came to New Zealand, purchasing a mercantile business in Ashburton. He sold out in about 18 months time, and took up his residence in Christchurch until 1899, when, on account of his wife's health, he returned to Ashburton. He was an enthusiastic member of the Christchurch and Ashburton Bowling Clubs.

    Ashburton Guardian, 23 February 1912
    News was received in Ashburton to-day that Mrs Amelia Coleman died in Christchurch this morning. The deceased lady was the widow of the late Captain George Coleman, and resided with him in Ashburton for a number of years. The iron fence around the Baring Square reserve was presented to the Borough by the late Captain Coleman

    Press, 24 February 1912
    COLEMAN - On the 23rd instant, at "The Ganges," Bristol street, St. Albans, Amelia Mary Coleman, widow of the late Captain George Coleman; aged 67 years (Private interment)

    NOTES
    Amelia Mary Knevett (also Kneuitt) was born in London, a daughter of Thomas Lepard KNEVETT & Amelia MORRIS, (daughter of Captain Thomas Morris).
    Amelia arrived in Australia with her family on the 'Roxburgh Castle' in Dec 1857 when she was 13. She married George Coleman in Victoria, Australia in 1864

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