HENRY DRINKWATER (1849-1910)
was born in Tackley, Oxfordshire

SARAH FRANKLIN (1849-1920)
was born in Milton under Wychwood, Oxfordshire

HENRY & SARAH married 14 March 1874 in Upper Baptist Chapel, Milton, Oxford
they emigrated 4 months later to New Zealand on the Halcione which arrived in Napier in July 1874 (Henry was then 25 & Sarah 24)
- Henry was a Carrier, he also helped establish the Dannevirke Volunteer Fire Brigade in 1895

the known children of HENRY & SARAH
... 1
1874 - 1925 Louisa Ann 'Louie' Drinkwater
- born during the voyage on board ship
- Louie married James Augustine TUTHILL in 1899
Evening Post, 1 February 1899 TUTHILL-DRINKWATER - On 1st February, at St Mary of the Angels, Boulcott-street, James Augustine, youngest son of the late Patrick Tuthill, solicitor, Limerick, Ireland, to Louie, eldest daughter of Henry Drinkwater, of Dannevirke, New Zealand
- they were Hotelkeepers in New Plymouth
LOUISA died aged 51


... 2
1875 - 1923 William Henry Drinkwater
- born in Napier, William was a Boarding House Keeper
- William married Annie Mabel SCAMMELL in 1899
their children were:
* 1899 - Percy Henry Thomas Drinkwater
* 1901 - Sidney Charles Drinkwater
* 1903 - George Drinkwater
* 1905 - Clarice Drinkwater
WILLIAM died 23 May 1923 aged 48
Hawera & Normanby Star, 28 May 1923 The death occurred on Wednesday morning last, at Dannevirke, of Mr W. H. Drinkwater, one of the best-known men in the town. With the exception of a period spent in Taranaki the late Mr Drinkwater had resided in Dannevirke nearly all his life. Keenly interested in football, he was an enthusiastic supporter of the Excelsior Club, and was a member of the management committee of the Dannevirke Rugby Sub-Union. He was also a bowler, and a member of the Dannevirke Bowling Club. Deceased is survived by his widow, three sons, and one daughter
- he is buried Grave 32, Block W at Mangatera Cemetery
- Annie next married his brother Albert Drinkwater on 29 Jan 1924


... 3
1878 - 1923 Beatrice Drinkwater
- Beatrice married John Joseph WALTON in 1902
their known children:
* 1904 - 1904 Beatrice Walton (aged 8 hours)
* 1906 - 1999 Beatrice Marguerite Walton
BEATRICE died 12 Jan 1912 aged 33 in Petone


... 4
1879 - 1966 Walter Drinkwater
- Walter married Mabel Alice ATKINSON in 1904
their known children
* 1905 - Celia May Drinkwater
* 1906 - William Henry Drinkwater
* 1907 - Ivy Drinkwater
* 1908 - Walter John Drinkwater
* 1910 - Florence Drinkwater
* 1912 - Robert Drinkwater
- in 1912 he was a share-milker in Awatuna
MABEL died 23 June 1945 aged 58
WALTER died 31 May 1966 in Rangiotu aged 86
- they are buried Plot 65, Block 4, Area F at Kelvin Grove


... 5
1881 - 1967 Henry 'Harry' Drinkwater
- born in Napier
- Harry married Frances Rebecca RICHARDS (1881-1955) in 1906
their known children:
* 1907 - 1912 Francis Henry Drinkwater
* 1908 - 1990 George Norman Drinkwater
* 1909 - Kenneth Ignatius Drinkwater
HARRY died 31 July 1967 in Palmerston North aged 86
- he is buried Plot 11, Block 2, Area DA at Kelvin Grove


... 6
1883 - 1949 Richard Drinkwater
- born in Napier
- Richard married Alice VIOLICH in 1911


... 7
1883 - 1901 George Drinkwater
- George died aged 17 & buried Settlers cemetery, Dannevirke


... 8
1885 - 1963 Fanny Drinkwater
- born in Dannevirke
- Fanny married James Alder STRATFORD (1885-1958) in 1906
their known children:
* 1907 - James Alder Stratford
* 1908 - Archibald Alexander Stratford
* 1909 - Charles Alfred Stratford
* 1912 - Minnie May Stratford
* 1913 - Henry David Stratford
JAMES died 22 Sep 1958 aged 73
FANNY died 10 Sep 1962 aged 76
- they are buried Plot 18, Block CL at Mangatera cemetery


... 9
1888 - 1957 Robert Drinkwater
- Robert married Myrtle Irene BATTEN in 1912
MYRTLE died 4 May 1941 aged 49
- she is buried Plot 36, Block AF at Mangatera cemetery with Desmond (?-1973)
ROBERT died 17 Jan 1949 aged 65
- he is buried Plot 48, WWI section at Mangatera cemetery


... 10
1890 - 1942 Nellie Drinkwater
- Nellie married John MICHALICK in 1910
their known children:
* 1911 - Gladys May Michalick
* 1912 - George Leonard Michalick
NELLIE died 18 April 1942 in Te Kuiti


... 11
1893 - 1963 Lawrence Drinkwater
- born in Dannevirke
- no spouse found


... 12
1894 - 1974 Albert Drinkwater
- Albert married Annie Mabel Drinkwater (nee Scammell) 1924
- Annie had first been married to his brother Henry above
ANNIE died 7 May 1952 aged 67
- she is buried Plot 19, Block CH at Mangatera cemetery
ALBERT died 14 April 1974 aged 79
- he is buried Plot 191, Block 18 at Mangatera cemetery


... 13
1896 - 1991 Minnie Drinkwater
- born 7 Jan 1896 in Dannevirke, a twin with May
- Minnie married Rupert Ernest DEW in 1921
MINNIE died 10 August 1991 aged 95 Papatoetoe, in Auckland


... 14
1896 - 1993 May Drinkwater
- born 7 Jan 1896, a twin with Minnie
- spouse not found
MAY died 10 August 1993 in Papatoetoe, Auckland Rest Home


... 15
1897 - 1985 Percy Drinkwater
- Percy married Leila Elizabeth HOCKING in 1924
Evening Post, 2 July 1923


HENRY DRINKWATER died 2 Feb 1910 aged 61
Manawatu Standard, 3 February 1910 Mr Henry Drinkwater, one of the oldest residents of Dannevirke, died yesterday, aged 61. Deceased was in business in Dannevirke for many years as a general carrier, and was also captain of the local fire brigade
SARAH DRINKWATER died 9 June 1920 aged 71
- they are buried Grave 50 & 51, Block H at Settlers Cemetery, Dannevirke

PHOTO
GRAVE of Harry Drinkwater 1967
Plot 11, Block 2, Area DA at Kelvin Grove, Palmerston North