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Minnie POYNTER, formerly DEMPSEY, nee HENDERSON, 9th of 18 children

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peachs wrote on 2012-10-09, 01:23:06 looking for Minnie Poynter (nee Henderson), her early life, marriages and descendants and especially a photo of Minnie

Kouw107 wrote on 2020-06-09, 11:34:29 Minnie Henderson, born Arahura on the West Coast in 1873, daughter and 9th child of William Henry Henderson and Ellen Cargill. Married Arthur Dempsey 1898 and James Poynter in 1905. James was a postmaster in Auckland. She lived in Rata/Hunterville area in her 20's. Would like contact with any living relatives, photos, books. Married twice, 8 children.

Minnie Henderson was the 9th of 18 children of
William Henry HENDERSON (1841-1924) & Ellen CARGILL (1844-1919) who married 16 July 1860 in Wairau Valley, Marlborough

* WILLIAM HENDERSON was born in Dundee, Scotland 25 Dec 1841, the youngest of 4 sons of David Henderson (1805-1874) & Janet Pearson (1806-1842).
note many on-line trees have his birth date as 25 Dec 1838. However, as no birth certificate or record of birth has ever been found and that he was 3 years old when he landed in Nelson 4 Nov 1842 on the 'New Zealand' and that all age at death is recorded as 82 in Aug 1924, then 1841 is the accepted date (see his obit at end).
His brothers were Andrew aged 13, David aged 8 and John aged 6. His mother died on board as they reached Nelson Harbour.
* William died 17 Aug 1924 in Palmerston North.

* ELLEN CARGILL was born in Nelson 1 March 1843, 1 of 4 children (Ellen 1843-1919, William Robert 1845-1924, Annie 1847-1916 & Mary 'Polly' 1850-1931) to ship's officer, John Cargill (1820-1890) & Mary Ann Meredith (1825-1909).
Ellen's family
NZ Gazette & Wellington Spectator, 18 June 1842 Mr John Cargill, Mariner, formerly of Montrose, to Mary Ann Meredith, formerly of Strawley, Worcestershire on the 9th ult.
In 1853, when Ellen was 10, her father, John Cargill, disappeared, presumed lost at sea and was never heard of again. Ellen's mother, Mary Cargill, remarried on 11 May 1855 to James Mudford (1829-1901), but when she married she simply signed as Mary in case her first husband John was still alive - which he was. He had been in Sydney and gone gold digging. 37 years after disappearing, on 8 June 1890, John Cargill was found dead at Blueskin Bay, Otago .. An old man named John Cargille, aged sixty-five, was found dead in his hut at Blueskin Bay yesterday. Deceased was only discharged from the hospital on Monday last, where he had been treated for about a fortnight for a bladder complaint. He lived alone in a hut on the beach between Waitati and the cliffs and on Sunday afternoon a man named Philip McLeod was talking to him in his hut at 2.30 and left him cooking his dinner. On returning about half an hour afterwards McLeod found him lying dead in the bed on his back. Deceased came to the colony in 1841; he was one of the prospectors of the Blue Spur and it is said that he used to reckon on getting a pannikin full of gold every morning before breakfast. He was at one time a very successful digger. At the time of his death deceased was in receipt of aid from the Benevolent Institution. An inquest will be held at Blueskin tomorrow. (The result was "death from natural causes")
When Ellen's mother Mary married James Mudford, she was already 6 months pregnant. When James found out he was furious and wouldn't accept the child, so her mother (Ellen's grandmother), Mary Ann Jones (nee Powick, formerly Meredith 1808-1868) & her 2nd husband, sea captain William Jones, took the child from birth (Mudford Meredith 30 July 1855-). Mary & James Mudford had another 7 children (Ellen's half siblings): 1857-1928 George James Mudford, 1859-1916 Richard Mudford, 1861-1943 John Meredith Mudford, 1863-1927 Susan Elizabeth Mudford, 1865-1943 James Edward Mudford, 1867-1916 Henry William Mudford & 1872-1875 Lucy Mudford.
* Ellen died 26 July 1919 in Gonville, Wanganui.
* She and William are buried together at Aramoho cemetery.

. . . the 18 children of William & Ellen
. . . .. 1 ..
1861 - 1927 WILLIAM HENRY Henderson
born 5 June 1861 in Tuamarina, Marlborough
* In Jan 1883, at the age of 22, William & his brother John departed from Dunedin to live in Australia, to try their luck in the Goldfields. They arrived in Melbourne on the 'Te Anau' on 12 Jan and went to Ballarat Goldfields. William did not stay long and was in Hotham, Melbourne by June.
William married Annie BLACKWELL (1864-1915) 27 June 1883 at Hotham Hill, Melbourne
* Annie was born in Gibraltar to William Blackwell & Maria Besura. She died in Preston, Victoria July 1915
. . . William & Annie had 13 children
Annie died 29 July 1915 by taking Strychnine. She was 51
The Argus, 31 July 1915 HENDERSON - Friends of Mr William H. Henderson are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his dearly beloved wife, Annie, to the Melbourne General Cemetery. The funeral leaves his residence, Collins street, Northcote, This Day (Saturday) at 3 o'clock.
William next married Mary Ann Elizabeth BOYLE (1879-) in 1917
* Mary Ann was born 23 March 1879, in Loughbrouton, Northumberland, England, daughter of John Boyle and Hannah Grandison.
. . . William & Mary Ann had 3 children
WILLIAM died 31 Dec 1927 in Melbourne
The Argus, 3 Jan 1927 HENDERSON - The Friends of the late William Henry Henderson are informed that his funeral will leave his late residence, 110 Arden street, North Melbourne, This Day (Monday), at 3.45, for the Fawkner Cemetery
* He is buried with a daughter, Gwendoline Ellen Hannah Willie (1917-1943)
photo credit darren w

. . . .. 2 ..
1862 - 1924 JOHN EDWARD Henderson
born 23 Nov 1862 in Wairau Valley
* In Jan 1883, at the age of 21, John & his brother William departed from Dunedin on board the 'Te Anau' to live in Melbourne, to try their luck in the Goldfields. They arrived 12 Jan 1883 and went to Ballarat Goldfields.
John married Anna Maria 'Annie' MOYLE (1860-1933) 12 Feb 1890 in Ballarat, Victoria at which time he was working in a tannery.
* Anna was born in Ballarat to William Moyle & Mary Austin.
The Ballarat Star, 14 Feb 1890 A wedding, that has been the chief topic of conversation amongst the fair sex of Hiscocks for some time past, took place on Wednesday last, when Miss Annie Maria Moyle, eldest daughter of Cr Win. Moyle, of Buninyong, was married to Mr J. E. Henderson, foreman of Mr Anderson’s tannery, of this city. The marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. B. Johnson, at the residence of the bride’s parents. The bride, who was tastefully attired, was attended by her sister, Miss Mary Moyle, Mr E. Elford acting as groomsman. After the ceremony a sumptuous wedding breakfast was partaken of, the Rev. J. B. Johnson presiding. The reverend gentleman, in a happy speech, proposed the health, of the bride and bridegroom, to which the bridegroom feelingly responded. Other toasts incidental to such occasions were proposed and duly responded to, after which the happy couple departed amidst showers of rice and good wishes for their future happiness. The bride was the recipient of numerous handsome and valuable presents.
In 1893 they moved to Broadford, where they farmed until early 1900s when they moved to Preston where John once again worked in a tannery.
. . . John & Anna had 9 children
including a set of triplets (not verified)
* Annie died 26 July 1933 aged 73
The Argus, 27 July 1933 HENDERSON - On the 26th July, at No 2 bond Street, Preston, Anna Maria, the dearly beloved wife of John Edward Henderson, loving mother of William, Bertha (Mrs Thompson), Myrtle (Mrs Mackey), David (deceased) and Rupert, aged 73 years - passed peacefully away.
JOHN died of a heart attack on 8 Jan 1934 in Preston, Victoria, Australia
The Argus, 9 Jan 1934 HENDERSON - On the 8th January 1934 at his residence, 2 Bond street, Preston, John Edward, loved husband of the late Ann M. Henderson, loving father of Myrtle (Mrs Mackey), David (deceased) and Rupert, aged 71 years. - Mother and father reunited.
Friends of the late Mr John E. Henderson are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Fawkner Cemetery. The funeral will leave his residence, 2 Bond-street, Preston This Day (Tuesday), 9th January, at 3.30 p.m.

. . . .. 3 ..
1864 - 1934 ADA Henderson
born 23 Feb 1864 in Tuamarina, Marlborough
Ada married Thomas 'Tom' HEARN (1864-1947) in 1887
* Thomas was born in Dunedin, a son of Henry & Margaret Hearn
. . . children of Ada & Tom
born Hokitika, Denniston & Buller
* 1888 - 1954 Margaret Ellen Hearn
.. married George Alexander Waddle (1883-1961) in 1912
* 1891 - 1913 Thomas Henry Hearn
.. Thomas died in Nelson 12 June 1913 & buried Karori with parents & brother Otto
* 1893 - 1948 William Charles Hearn
.. married Nora Jessie Brown (1896-1987) in 1917
* 1894 - 1956 Walter James Hearn
.. Walter married his 1st cousin, Doris Ella O'Grady (1903-1993), daughter of Ada's sister Annie (see .. 12 ..) but note she registered as Dorothy Inez O'Grady at marriage, died as Doris Ella Hearn
* 1901 - 1937 Otto Gilbert Hearn
.. Otto died at the residence of his father, 14 Danube St., Island Bay, Wellington 10 Dec 1937 & buried Karori with parents & brother Thomas
ADA Hearn died in Wellington 21 April 1934 aged 83
Thomas died in Wellington 27 July 1947 aged 70
* they are buried together Plot 104 O, Public2 at Karori cemetery with sons Thomas & Otto

. . . .. 4 ..
1865 - 1927 ALICE Henderson
born 18 Sep 1865 in Tuamarina, Marlborough
Alice married James DIGGS (1871-1931) in 1897. James was born 4 March 1871 in Dunedin. He was in court & prison, up and down the country since a juvenile. In March 1898 he was sentenced in the Wanganui Court to 9 months hard labour for having stolen £7 from James Dempsey on 18 Dec 1897, while he was asleep in the Rutland Hotel, Wanganui very likely related to Minnie's 1st husband, see .. 9 ..
Hunterville Notes, 8 March 1904 Mrs J. Diggs of Hunterville, has obtained through the court, a separation order from her husband, who cleared away with Fitzgerald's Circus, while it was playing in this town. He was also ordered to pay at least ten shillings a week towards the support of his wife, who resides in town. When in court for vagrancy in 1916 James told the judge he had enlisted for war. He served as Private 40783 with the 23 Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Regiment, A Company, NZEF, embarking 1917. He stated Alice was his NOK, c/o Cambridge Post Office.
James was back in NZ and in court again in Wellington in Aug 1918. In Feb 1919 he sailed from Wellington to Christchurch to give Richard James Sullivan a beating for annoying his sister-in-law, Elizabeth Diggs. In Wellington court, Aug 1919 he was charged with being an idle and disorderly person, habitually consorting with reputed thieves and prostitutes. He strongly protested his innocence. In 1922 in Wellington, he was sentenced to 3 months prison as an 'undesirable character'. By 1923, 19 years after their separation, his maintenance to Alice was in arrears by £507 (2012 equivalent of $47,000) and he was sentenced to 3 months prison.
. . . children of Alice & James
* 1898 - 1918 Hubert John Edward Diggs
.. served as Private 38361 with the 22nd Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Regiment, A Company, NZEF, embarking 1917. Hubert was Killed In Action, France 30 Aug 1918. Son of Mrs Alice Diggs, 78 Mein St., Newtown, Wellington
* 1900 - 1973 Amy Veda Gwinne Diggs
.. married Alfred Henry Bowers 1922
* 1901 - 1987 James Eric Diggs
.. On 2 Sep 1919, 4 weeks before his 18th birthday, James arrived in Vancouver, Canada. On 16 Feb 1929 he arrived from his place of residence in Vancouver into Seattle as a single man. In the 1940 US Census he was living in Los Angeles, California with his wife Nettie Mary (nee Makoski 1913-), native of Pennsylvania. In Feb 1942 census he was living in North Hollywood with his wife Nettie, his employer was Ralph Switzky. On 24 Oct 1942 he enlisted to serve with the US Army, as being born in Hunterville, NZ in 1901, married, 5' 4", hair black, eyes brown, 135lbs (61kg), not yet a citizen of USA. On 3 Sep 1943 he petitioned to become a citizen. He died in Arizona in 1987.
ALICE died in Wellington 30 Aug 1927 aged 61
Evening Post, 31 Aug 1927 DIGGS - On the 30th August 1927, at Wellington Hospital, late of 21 Owen street; aged 61 years.
* she is buried Plot 34 J, CH ENG2 at Karori cemetery
photo credit Michael de Stacpoole

* James Diggs died 3 Jan 1931 in Taihape, aged 59 and is buried Plot 15, Row 29, Block 2, RSA Div, Taihape cemetery

. . . .. 5 ..
1867 - 1945 GEORGE Henderson
born 3 May 1867 in Hokitika
George married Mary Elizabeth WILSON (1873-1928) 22 Oct 1891 in Halcombe
* Mary was born in Whitehaven, England, a daughter of John Wilson & Anna Carlton
. . . George & Mary had 14 children
* Mary died 14 Aug 1928 in Wanganui
GEORGE died 14 Dec 1945 aged 78
They are buried Plot 545, Block G, Row 9 at Aramoho
photo credit Lyn Tyler

. . . .. 6 ..
1868 - 1885 JAMES Henderson
born 17 Dec 1868 in Arahura, West Coast
JAMES died 16 May 1885 in Hokitika aged 16
West Coast Times, 18 May 1885 - The Friends of William and Ellen Henderson are Respectfully invited to follow the remains of their late son to the Cemetery. The funeral to move from their residence, Fitzherbert Street, this (Monday) Afternoon, at half-past two o'clock.

. . . .. 7 ..
1870 - 1933 PHOEBE ELLEN Henderson
born 5 Aug 1870 in Hokitika
Phoebe married Charles Tilley HARVEY (1864-1952) on 5 Aug 1891 in Halcombe. Charles was born in Moutere 1 of 9 children of George Harvey (1826-1909) & Cornelia 'Caroline' Withey (1824-1905)
. . . children of Phoebe & Charles
* 1892 - 1961 Ruby May Harvey
.. married Harold Avery Clayton (1894-), of Vancouver, 1 Jan 1923. Two days later he left her saying he was going to get work. He never returned. Two weeks later Harold was sentenced to a months imprisonment at Terrace Gaol, Wellington. Other charges awaited him. His aliases included: Patrick McKibbon, David law, Rex Hugh McLeod, David Whitham, Dr Thacker, Dr Charlton. The following month he received 3 years detention for acting as a vet and diagnosing a sick cow as having inflammation of the lungs after lifting its tail (see note below). In Aug 1926 Ruby obtained a divorce and next married Cyril Walden Hardway (1901-1958) in Feb 1927.
* 1894 - Eva Caroline Ellen Harvey
.. married Robert David Rolston 1916
* 1894 - 1917 William Charles George Harvey
.. died of his wounds, Belgium
* 1899 - 1955 Leslie Cuthbert Harvey
.. married Julia Lynch 1927
* 1908 - 1973 Stanley Withy Harvey
.. married Flora McRae Hinkley 1932
. . NOTE who was Harold Avery Clayton ?
* Dec 1922, Levin The engagement is announced of Miss Ruby Mary Harvey, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs C. T. Harvey, to Mr Harold Avery Clayton, of Vancouver, British Columbia. The marriage will take place shortly.
* Jan 1923, Stratford A man named Harold Avery Clayton who was wanted on two charges of false pretences, was arrested at midnight, at Mokau. (also see above)
* Nov 1927, Auckland Harold Avery Clayton, who had preyed on the public posing as Dr Clayton, was sentenced to 12 months hard labour, followed by 2 years reformative. (aged 33, b.1894)
* Jan 1928, New Plymouth Harold, who was in prison serving 1 year, pleaded guilty to a further charge. (aged 29, b.1899)
* Nov 1930 Harold was charged to further time, whilst he was still serving time in Mt Eden, Auckland.. (aged 37, b.1893)
* Dec 1933 he was Percival Dalziell when charged at Taumarunui.
* Jan 1934 Harold Avery Clayton, a veterinary surgeon, recently sentenced to two years detention for another offence, pleaded guilty to stealing an overcoat at Hastings. (aged 39, b.1894)
* June 1936, in Dunedin Court, Harold Avery Clayton, alias KcKibbon, alias Rix, alias Low, alias Whiteham, alias McLeod, alias Dalziel, alias Clayton described himself as 41, a boot repairer from Ireland (he received 20 months imprisonment). (aged 41, b.1894)
* April 1938, at Auckland Harold was gaoled for offences performed from Masterton to Dargaville.
* June 1941, no fixed abode the judge sentenced him to 2 years imprisonment, telling him he had been doing this sort of thing for 20 years.
* June 1943, Palmerston North, Harold received 1 year imprisonment for false cheques.
* Sep 1944, Gisborne He was sentenced to 2 years hard labour. (aged 49, b.1895)
* His birth place not found, his age not verified, his death not found in NZ (under that name)

PHOEBE died 7 Aug 1933
Manawatu Times, 8 Aug 1933 HARVEY - At the Palmerston North Public Hospital on August 7th 1933, Phoebe, beloved wife of Charles Tilley Harvey, of Kent Street, Levin; aged 63 years.
* Charles died 19 Aug 1952 aged 88 in Rangiuru Rd., Otaki
They are buried together General Row 13 Plot 18 in Levin Cemetery
photo credit Glennise Ferguson

. . . .. 8 ..
1872 - 1954 FANNY Henderson
born 19 May 1872 in Arahura
Fanny partnered George William Lowe
. . . Fanny & George had a daughter
* 1892 - 1955 Ivy Vera Lowe
.. married Herbert Richard Spicer (1887-1966) in 1910
Fanny married Aaron SAMPSON (1855-1926) in Rata 3 March 1903. Aaron was born in Sydney, Australia to Abraham Aaron & Elizabeth Sampson. He had 1st married Frances Elizabeth Booth (1857-1910) in 1877 & had 4 children. She had 2 further sons in Tauranga, 1891-1966 Jack Sampson Sampson & 1896-1987 Harold Conway Sampson with partner John George Conway (1865-1916). She is buried Waikaraka
. . . children of Fanny & Aaron
* 1905 - 1982 William Ernest Sampson
.. born 27 Jan 1905
* 1907 - 1993 Lillian Muna Sampson
.. born 23 April 1907 , married Henry Wilkinson Newton
* 1909 - 1991 Hector Aaron Sampson
.. born 27 Dec 1909, died 13 Dec 1991 in Sydney
* Aaron died 2 Nov 1926 in Gisborne aged 70 and is buried at Ormond cemetery
FANNY died 26 Sep 1954 in Auckland aged 82 and is buried Row 27, Plot 7 at Waikumete

. . . .. 9 ..
1873 - 1930 Mildred MINNIE Henderson
born 4 July 1873 in Arahura, Hokitika
Minnie had a son born 1 Jan 1896 in Rata.
* 1896 - 1977 Vivian Ambrose Henderson. His biological father was Henry Ambrose 'Harold' Phillips (1866-1938). Harold had married Annie Johns (1867-1928) on 22 Aug 1894. Harold & Annie adopted Reuben and lived in Eltham. His name became Vivian Ambrose 'Reuben' Phillips. Harold & Annie had a son 9 months later, on 26 Sep 1896, Thomas Phillips.
Harold Phillips, along with his 3 brothers, Charlie, Jack (was building roads in Upper Hutt in 1913) & Tom, were road builders in Eltham. He was also the champion cumberland wrester of the Wairarapa at that time. About 1904, when Reuben was 8, they moved from Taranaki.
'Reuben' Phillips married Veronica Catherine 'Vera' O'Reilly (1901-1982) at St Brigid's Church, Feilding on 11 April 1922.
. . . children of Reuben & Vera
* 1923 - 2007 John Vivian 'Jack' Phillips
* 1925 - 2014 Rosely Cecilia 'Rose' Phillips
.. married Cornelus Antonius Johannes 'Kees' Kouwenhoven (1927-2007) from the Netherlands. They died in Te Puke
* 1926 - 2014 Laurance Joseph 'Laurie' Phillips
.. Laurie served WWII as Trooper #813615, 2nd NZ Div Cavalry Regiment in Japan. His wife Velma was NOK at Tenfoot Rd., Taupiri, Waikato where they were farming. He died 9 July 2014 in Queensland
* 1929 - 2005 Patrick Daunt 'Pat' Phillips
.. cremated Pyes Pa, Tauranga
* 1931 - Henry Ambrose Phillips
Reuben died 4 Aug 1977 in Tauranga aged 81
* Vera died 24 Aug 1982 aged 80. They are buried Pyes Pa

HEADSTONE Here Rests Vivian Ambrose (Ruben) Phillips 1896-1977. Veronica Cathrine (Vera) Phillips (O'Rielly) 1901-1982. They lived and loved and cared for all who came their way. Lovingly remembered by Jack, Rose, Laurie, Pat, Henry & families

Mildred MINNIE Henderson then married Arthur DEMPSEY (1868-1938) in Wanganui 9 Sep 1898
. . . Minnie & Arthur had 4 daughters (born Wanganui)
* Minnie registered all using her name 'Mildred'.
1 . 1897 - 1963 Constance Vera Dempsey
.. Constance was born 9 Sep 1897. She married Ralph Thomas RANDRUP (1898-1962) in 1927, 8th of 8 children of Niels Randrup & Andear Jensen
2 . 1899 - Nellie Evelyn Dempsey
.. Nellie married Harold Edward SEAGER (1891-1949) in 1920. 1 of 11 children of William Seagar & Mary Waters. Nellie next married Duncan Bright WILSON (1892-1971). 1 of 11 children of John Wilson & Sarah Ann Dowsett
3 . 1900 - 1969 Daisy Moreine Dempsey
.. Daisy married Stanley Nelson RYKERS (1900-1968) in 1926. Daisy & Stanley had a son on 21 May 1928 at Minnie's home, 24 Enfiel St., Mount Eden, Auckland, Keith Fenwick Rykers who only lived 7 hours. Daisy & Stanley are buried Plot 305, Block 28 at Taruheru, Gisborne
4 . 1903 - 1979 Bessie Eileen Dempsey
.. Bessie married George William HOLDEN (1896-1970) in 1921. Bessie next married Ambrose Charles MOIR (1893-1977)

Wanganui Herald, 12 Dec 1902 - Notice is hereby given that I will not be responsible for any debts incurred in my name without my written authority - Arthur Dempsey.
NZ Times, 16 Dec 1904 Application was made by Minnie Dempsey against Arthur Dempsey, saddler of Wanganui, on the grounds of cruelty and continual drunkenness. Mr Wilford, who appeared for plaintiff, said the parties were married in 1898 and respondent had been drunken and cruel all the time. He had thrashed his wife, ill-used her horribly and frequently he had turned her and her children into the street with nothing but their night-clothes on. After hearing some of the evidence, the case was adjourned until this morning.
Wanganui Herald 20 Dec 1904 - A decree nisi was granted by the Chief Justice in the case of Dempsey v Dempsey, wife's petition.
Wanganui Herald 17 May 1905 - In the case of Minnie Dempsey, of Otaki, v Arthur Dempsey, saddler of Wanganui, the wife was granted custody of the children and 5s a week to be paid by respondent for each child until it had attained the age of 14 years.

Minnie next married James George 'Jim' POYNTER (1860-1920) 19 May 1905. James was a widower with 9 children aged 6 to 23. He was a son of John Poynter (1801-1868) & Ann Elizabeth (nee King, lately Webley 1836-1911). He had 1st married Mary Elizabeth BIRCHALL (1862-1901) in Wanganui 18 Feb 1882
. . . children of Minnie & Jim
* Minnie registered all using her name 'Minnie'
1 . 1907 - 1977 Lancelot Valentine Poynter
.. married Constance Eileen HANDLEY (1912-2008) in 1930
2 . 1908 - 1938 Nelson Edwin Douglas 'Dougie' Poynter, born Otaki, died, Gisborne
.. married Kamana RANGI (1914-1939) in Tikitiki in 1934
3 . 1912 - 1929 Adrian Keith Poynter
.. Adrian was an Engineer Apprentice. He died 3 Feb 1929 aged 16 in Kyber Pass, in a motor cycle accident. Minnie was then living at 24 Enfield street, Mt Eden, Auckland
9 Feb 1929 - Mrs Poynter and family wish to thank all kind friends for messages of sympathy and floral emblems; also, the lady who assisted to pick up her son in the motor cycle accident, Kyber Pass and the gentleman who drove Mrs Poynter to the hospital and the doctors and nurses for their kind attention
* Adrian is buried with his mother Minnie at Waikumete
4 . 1914 - 1996 Sylvia Shirley Fullerton Poynter
.. married John Edward Rielly (1906-1978) in 1936

Minnie's husband James George Poynter was a Postmaster in Auckland. He was residing at the tea kiosk, Cheltenham Beach, Devonport, in 1920 (see bottom photo) but was visiting at East Tamaki when he died on 18 July 1920 aged 60. There was an inquest at Otahuhu, the verdict was that he died of natural causes. In 1928 Minnie was living at 24 Enfiel St., Mount Eden, Auckland (see daughter Daisy Dempsey above)
MINNIE died in Auckland 9 Jan 1930 aged 56
10 Jan 1930 - On 9 January 1930, at the Auckland Hospital, Minnie, beloved wife of the late James George Poynter; aged 56 years. Funeral will leave her late residence, 24 Enfield Street, Mount Eden, to-morrow (Saturday) at 2 p.m., for Waikumete
* Minnie is buried Plot Noncomformist Division, D Row 9, Plot 42 at Waikumete with her son Adrian Poynter
photo credit Glennise Ferguson

. . . .. 10 ..
1875 - 1941 CLARA Henderson
born 13 Jan 1875 in Hokitika
Clara married Alfred William WILSON (1873-1941) 12 June 1894
Clara next married Victor 'Walter' DALTON (1886-1975)
CLARA died 19 June 1942 aged 66 in Hamilton
NZ Herald, 20 June 1942 DALTON - On June 19, at her residence, 67 Firth Street, Hamilton, Clara, dearly-loved wife of Walter Dalton. Funeral leaves the Hamilton East Methodist Church to-day (Saturday) at 2p.m. for the Hamilton East Cemetery
* Walter died 18 June 1975 in Waihi aged 88
They are buried together DD-A-09 Hamilton East

. . . .. 11 ..
1876 - 1877 Charles Henderson
born 28 Oct 1876 in Hokitika
CHARLES died 8 Aug 1877 aged 9 months in Hokitika and is buried Plot 923, Block 54 at Hokitika cemetery

. . . .. 12 ..
1878 - 1937 ANNIE Henderson
born 7 July 1878 in Arahura
Annie married Patrick O'GRADY (1864-1922) in Wanganui 14 July 1901 as his 2nd wife.
* Patrick was born in Galway, Ireland, 1 of 8 children of Malachi Daniel O'Grady & Bedelia 'Bridget' Hynes, both buried Christchurch. Patrick had first married Mary Agnes GLASSAD/GLASSETT (1863-1897) 7 June 1883 in Oamaru & had 7 children
. . . children of Annie & Patrick
* 1901 - 1973 Myrtle Burness O'Grady
* 1903 - 1993 Doris Ella O'Grady
.. married Walter James Hearn (1894-1956) in 1924. He was a son of Annie's sister Ada (see .. 3 ..)
* 1906 - 1998 Ruby Clarice O'Grady
* 1909 - 1970 Phillis Evelyn O'Grady
* 1912 - 2001 Patrick Cyril O'Grady (Australia)
* 1914 - 1992 Vivian Ronald 'Ron' O'Grady
.. married Nancy Winifred Florence Wade (1921-2015), buried Aramoho
ANNIE died 28 Nov 1918 (during Flu Pandemic) in Wanganui Hospital and is buried Plot 207, Row 4, Block A at Aramoho cemetery
* Patrick died 15 Nov 1922 in Wanganui Hospital aged 58 and is buried at Aramoho
photo credit Lyn Tyler

. . . .. 13 ..
1880 - 1957 ELLEN 'Nellie' Henderson
born 21 April 1880 in Hokitika
Nellie married William John KEENAN (1872-1933) in Rata 15 Jan 1901
* William was born in County Down, Northern Ireland
. . . children of Nellie & William
* 1902 - 1998 Gladys Ellen Keenan
.. married Gordon Henry Marsh (1891-1979) 1922
* 1903 - 1911 Muriel Margaret Annie Keenan
.. died of burns at Manganoho aged 7 when her clothes caught fire whilst she was playing around some burning logs. Her father at the time was a farm manager for Mr Dalziell
* 1905 - 1961 Kenneth William John Keenan
.. married Iris Ethel Morgan (1909-2004) 1931
* 1907 - 1925 Lindsay Samuel Arthur Keenan
.. drowned Dec 1925 in New Plymouth, buried Inglewood
* 1910 - 1911 Eldie Griffith Keenan
.. died aged 3 months
* 1911 - 1974 Joyce Emily Agnes
.. married Angus Crosby Carnachan (1917-1988) 1939
* 1914 - 1999 Valerie Alma Phoebe Keenan
.. married Geoffrey Arnold Cartwright (1907-1999) 1935
* 1916 - 1992 Sylvia Lorraine Bertha Keenan
.. married William Bosworth Tisch (1912-1987) 1939
* 1919 - 2007 Tui Annie Keenan
.. married Kenneth Edward Waters (1915-2000)
* William died 2 March 1933 in Hamilton, Waikato aged 61
NELLIE died 28 May 1957 in Mt Albert, Auckland aged 76
They are buried Memorial Area, Row 9 Plots 23N&S at Inglewood cemetery

. . . .. 14 ..
1881 - 1912 BERTHA Henderson
born 9 Aug 1881 in Hokitika
Bertha married Henry George West (1879-1960) in Rata 8 Oct 1904
. . . Bertha & Henry had a son
* 1905 - 1972 William Henry West
BERTHA died 14 July 1912 in Rata, Manawatu aged 31 and is buried Plot 44, Row X, Block 1, Old Area at Mount View cemetery, Marton
Rangitikei Advocate, 15 July 1912 WEST - On July 14th at Rata, Bertha, dearly beloved wife of H. G. West and daughter of William and Ellen Henderson of Rata, in her 31st year. Her end was peace.
* Henry next married Elsie STANDEN (1893-1923) in 1914 & had 3 children
* Henry next married Elizabeth 'Betty' GROVE (1870-1951) in 1926

. . . .. 15 ..
1883 - 1968 DAVID 'Dave'/'Weka' Henderson
born 19 Aug 1883 in Hokitika
David married Dora Robina Eliza Jane 'Dolly' CLIMO (1885-1961) in Rata 29 Oct 1904
* daughter of Robert Climo & Eliza Gibbons
. . . children of David & Dora
* 1905 - 1982 Ernest Harold 'Ernie' Henderson
* 1907 - 1975 Alma Eliza 'Dolly' Henderson
.. married Charles William Schou (1908-1978) in 1939
* 1909 - 1981 William Robert Henderson
* 1915 - 1987 Arthur David 'Cob' Henderson
* 1919 - 2006 Mona Ellen Henderson
.. married Frederick James Walters (1913-1978) in 1935
* 1920 - 2017 Una Phyllis Henderson
.. married William Alfred Michael 'Bill' Hollway (1917-1986) 11 Nov 1941. HOLLWAY, Una Phyllis. Passed away in the presence of her family at Metlifecare Retirement Village, Palmerston North on Monday 23 October 2017. Aged 97 years. Loved wife of the late Bill. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Elaine and Terry Ouwejan; Bill; and John and Lesley. A loved grandmother to her 9 grandchildren and a great grandmother to her 23 great grandchildren.
* Dora died 24 Nov 1961 aged 76
DAVID died at his daughter Mona's home, 108 Tamamutu Street, Taupo on 21 Sep 1968 aged 85
They are buried together at Raetihi cemetery with daughter Una

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1885 - 1964 BERNICE Henderson
born 11 April 1885 in Rata, Manawatu
Bernice married James 'Jock' WILSON (1881-) 21 Nov 1906 in Rata, Manawatu. James was born in Dunedin. Still looking for parents & death.
. . . children of Bernice & Jock
* 1907 - 1940 William Ernest James Wilson
* 1908 - 1996 Ellen Gwendoline Ella Wilson
.. married Trevor Wyatt (1914-1981) 1938, she is buried Snapper Rock
* 1910 - 1999 Florice Daphne 'Trixie' Wilson
* 1912 - 1964 Raymond Leslie Wilson
* 1913 - 2006 Bertha Leslie Wilson
* 1915 - 2000 Nancy Ida Lilian Wilson
.. married Stanley Forrest Brockelsby (1910-1999) 1932
* 1918 - 1996 Jean Wilson
* 1922 - 1990 Gordon Wilson
* Bernice & James separated some time after 1928? and she moved to the Waikato
BERNICE died 1 June 1966 aged 81 in Waikato Hospital, her last address was 40 Rimu St, Maeroa, Hamilton. She is buried CHRRY-37-68 at Hamilton Park cemetery
photo credit Glennise Ferguson

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1886 - 1903 ERNEST Henderson
born 30 May 1886 in Rata, Manawatu
ERNEST died 12 July 1903 aged 17 in Marton, Manawatu
14 July 1903 ... A young lad named Ernest Henderson aged 17 years, of Rata, died at Marton on Sunday. He had played in the third-class football match for Rata against Marton on Saturday, and retired before the game finished. In the evening he became unconscious and never recovered. A post mortem examination showed that deceased had received a kick in the stomach. A verdict to that effect was returned at the inquest. The kick was received during the progress of the game the death of Ernest Henderson
* he is buried Section Lawn Plot 40, Block 1, Row VII, Old Area at Mt View cemetery, Marton.
photo credit Marijke Bullians

HEADSTONE . "Oh Cruel Death that Would Not Be Denied, But broke Those Bonds Of Love So Lately Tied, None Must Suppose They Can Repent Too Soon, For Night Came On Before I Thought It Noon"

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1889 - 1955 ELLA Henderson
born 12 May 1889 in Rata, Manawatu
Ella married Geoffrey GRAY (1886-1966) 19 Nov 1909 in Wanganui
* a son of Edward Alexander GRAY (1857-1935) of Marton & Margaret NISBET (1863-1929) of Taita, Lower Hutt
. . . children of Ella & Geoffrey
* 1910 - 1988 Maisie Ella Gray (died Marlborough)
.. married Leslie Arthur Hewetson (1901-1982) in 1930
* 1911 - 1980 Evelyn Ellen Gray (died Christchurch)
.. married Alfred Henry Clare (1909-1986)) in 1931
* 1914 - 1991 Ruby Margaret Gray (died Christchurch)
.. married John BOWLER (1914-1989) in 1936
* 1916 - 1999 Geoffrey Bruce Gray
.. married June Elizabeth Mellish (1918-2000)
* 1922 - 1983 Douglas William Gray (died Ashburton)
.. Douglas married Doreen ? in 1946. They had a son, Douglas Bruce Gray (1949-1949, aged 9 months)
ELLA died 2 Sep 1953 in Blenheim aged 64 and is buried at Omaka cemetery
* Geoffrey died 11 March 1966 in Christchurch and was cremated at Harewood Crematorium

ELLEN Henderson died 26 July 1919
Manawatu Times, 28 July 1919 HENDERSON - At her son's residence, Bedford Avenue, Gonville, Wanganui, on Saturday, 26th inst., wife of W. Henderson, of Rata and mother of Mrs Sampson, Broad street; aged 75 years.

Rangitikei Advocate, 1 Aug 1919 Mrs ELLEN HENDERSON. On the morning of July 26th there passed away one of the oldest pioneer residents of New Zealand, Mrs Ellen Henderson, wife of William Henderson of Rata. The late Mrs Henderson was born in Nelson, seventy-six years ago and was the daughter of Robert Cargill, long deceased and grand-daughter of Captain Jones, who commanded one of the ships trading to New Zealand in those early days. Her mother was the first white woman who lived in Nelson. The days of her girlhood were spent in and around the town of Blenheim and she saw some of the many troubles with the Maori in those early and troublous days; at one time during her infancy a Maori appeared at the door and intimating that he would like baby for kai. The mother fled from her home with her child and hid among the flax till help came. At the early age of 17 years she married William Henderson and after their marriage they made their way to the West Coast and saw some strenuous and hard times when the gold rushes were at ever heat. Many years were spent here, fortune sometimes smiling, but more often frowning upon them. In their time they saw Hokitika rise to its highest and then sink again to what it is at the present day. In those early and hard days when the raising of large families was not looked upon with the contempt that it is today, the late Mrs Henderson was always a willing helper and comforter among the brave women who were the mothers of the people who have made New Zealand. It may be mentioned that the ship 'Fifeshire' that brought Mrs Henderson's mother out was wrecked on resuming her return journey and the ship 'Zealand' or 'New Zealander' that brought Mrs Henderson's husband out was afterwards burned at sea. Twenty nine years ago Mrs Henderson, with her husband and family, decided to leave the West Coast and come up North, finally settling at Rata when most of that country was standing bush. They have raised a large family (eighteen) of sons and daughters, to carry on the name of Henderson and to make good in the land. The numerous progeny of the late Mrs Henderson consists of 18 children, 104 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Of her male descendants every one that was eligible has willingly volunteered for active service; five of her grandsons have made the supreme sacrifice; some have been wounded and some have been incapacitated in other ways and returned home again. During the whole of the war period she worked indefatigably for the boys at the front and having lived to see the termination of war, she has passed away full of days deeply mourned and loved by a very large circle of relatives and friends.

WILLIAM Henderson died 17 Aug 1924
Manawatu Standard, 18 Aug 1924 HENDERSON - On August 17th 1924, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs Sampson, 269 Ferguson street, Palmerston North, William Henderson; aged 82 years. Interment at Wanganui.

Manawatu Standard, 20 Aug 1924 Mr WILLIAM HENDERSON There passed away on Sunday, an old identity of the Marlborough district in the person of Mr William Henderson. Deceased was born at Dundee, Scotland, 82 years ago and when three years of age his parents decided to emigrate to New Zealand. Deceased's mother died on the voyage and the remaining members of the family, who sailed on the ship 'New Zealand', landed at Wellington in 1845(sic 4 Nov 1842) and proceeded to Marlborough, where they made their home. As a young man deceased accompanied the first circus to Palmerston North which was then but a small settlement. His first acquaintance with this town was, however, an unfavourable one, for a storm the company experienced blew away their tent. He later returned to Marlborough where he took up the duties of driver of the mail coach between Blenheim and Nelson. Following his marriage, he removed to Hokitika where he entered upon the occupation of a gold miner and participated in the thrilling times which were experienced in those lawless days. He resided on the West Coast for some 24 years, finally coming north to Foxton and residing for varying periods at that port and at Halcombe. Rata was his home for 22 years and it was while resident there that he lost his wife, who died at Wanganui five years ago. About eleven months ago he came to reside with his daughter in Palmerston North and a long and adventurous life was brought to a close following a comparatively brief illness. Of the original family of 18, 13 survive him, while there are over 100 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren to mourn their loss. Seven grand-children, five of whom were from one family, made the supreme sacrifice during the Great War.
The are buried Aramoho cemetery at Wanganui
photo credit Lyn Tyler