ROLFE marriages in New Zealand 1867 - 1931

the ROLFE BRIDES
Alice Rolfe (1875-)
Alice was the 3rd of 8 children of Frederic William ROLFE & Emma STOCKMAN
- married Frederick Young ANDREWS in 1901
- their known children:
1903 - Nelson Robert Andrews
1904 - Constance Nellie Andrews
1905 - Francis Hariet Andrews
1906 - John Rolfe Andrews
1907 - Mervyn Frederick George Andrews

Blanche Eleanor Rolfe (1877-1959)
- married Lewis Nathaniel FAULL (1875-1924) 15 June 1905 in Tikorangi
both Blanche & Lewis were born in Tikorangi, Taranaki.
Blanche was the 4th of 8 children of Frederic William ROLFE & Emma STOCKMAN
- their children were:
1906 - Blanche Lillian Faull
1907 - Kathleen Alice Full
1909 - Marjorie Emma Faull
1912 - Henry Faull
1915 - Maxwell Robert Faull
1919 - Joyce Eleanor Mary Faull

Constance Coralie Rolfe (1897-1946)
- daughter of Arthur Charles ROLFE & Annie Amelia Saranke Burne EADE
- married Robert Verner GAULT (1886-1949) in 1920
- son of Robert GAULT & Martha Annie COOPER
- Robert had served in WWI as Private 12/2707 with the Auckland Infanty Battalion, 6th Reinforcements. His next of kin was his mother: Mrs M. A. Gault, 52 Franklin Road, Auckland
* after 12 months Constance obtained a separation order from Robert but was persuaded to return to him
* the same thing happened again & after she returnd to him they moved to Sydney, Australia but separated again & Robert was ordered to pay ?2 7s 6d per week maintenance (equivalent to about $250 in 2012)
* Instead of paying, Robert moved to Melbourne. He was brought back to Sydney and gaoled. He was released on condition he paid maintenance, instead he disappeared to Suva
* Constance returned to New Zealand
* It was when Robert tried to Stowaway home to NZ from Suva, in 1927, that he was caught in Auckland
* Constance divorced him in Dec 1934, remarried to ? McLEOD & died in Auckland aged 48

Doris Emily Beryl Rolfe (1900-1977)
- married William Thurston FAIRHURST (1899-1975) in 1923

Edith Maud Rolfe (1890-1982)
- married Arthur William DANIEL (1887-1951) in 1929

Ellen Rolfe
- married Joseph HEYNES in 1875
- their known children:
1876 - Ellen Elizabeth Heynes

Emily Jane Rolfe (1871-1907)
- married Harry John RINGHAM (1863-1934) in 1889
- their known children:
1889 - William Henry Ringham
1890 - Mary Albine Ringham
1892 - Amy Bessie Ringham
1895 - Henry John Ringham
- Harry served in WWI as Private 10899 with the NZEF, 1st New Zealand Cyclist Company. His next of kin was his father: H. J. Ringham, Mapiu, Aria, via Waimiha
1897 - Ethel May Ringham
1906 - Lawrence Edward Ringham

Emma Rolfe (1862-1926)
- married William FOLLETT (1859-1919) Jan 1880 in Waverley, Taranaki
- William was born in Marton to Charles FOLLETT & Sarah Ann GUDGE
- their known children:
1880 - 1880 Sarah Jane Follett
1881 - 1941 Sarah Ann Follett
1883 - 1960 Gilbert Follett
1884 - 1928 Adelaide Follett
1886 - 1962 Florence Follett
1888 - 1889 Emma Follett
1890 - 1970 Maud Follett
1892 - 1967 Rose Follett
1894 - 1948 Olive Frances Follett
1897 - 1917 William Rolfe Follett
- William served in WWI as Private 35634 with the NZEF, 23rd Reinforcements E Company. His father was his next of kin at Waihi. He died of wounds in Belgium 25 Oct 1917 aged 20
1898 - 1975 Arthur James Follett
1900 - 1900 Ellen Eliza Follett
1902 - Gladys Follett
1904 - 1987 Edward Follett
1905 - 1982 Emma Jane Follett

Emma Rolfe (1882-)
Emma was the 6th of 8 children of Frederic William ROLFE & Emma STOCKMAN
- married James Cole DAVIDSON (1880-1926) in 1909
- James was born in Kelso, Roxburghshire, Scotland (a name he gave his son)
- a son, Arthur Kelso Davidson, serve in WWII as Trooper 1304 with the Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force (2NZEF), 1st Echelon, Divisional Cavalry. His next of kin was his sister Mrs M. A. Gibbs of Cambridge, Waikato. Arthur was killed in action in Italy 23 Sep 1944 aged 27

Florence Beatrice Rolfe (nee EMMS 1875-1929)
- married Edward ROSSITER (1875-1929) in 1927

Frances Jane Rolfe (1880-)
Frances was the 5th of 8 children of Frederic William ROLFE & Emma STOCKMAN
- married William Ernest SKELTON (1870-1928) in 1898
- born in New Plymouth, son of George Augustus SKLETON & Mary COOK
- the children of WILLIAM & FRANCES:
1899 - Ernest Skelton
1900 - Annie Rose Tiria Skelton
1902 - Frederick William Skelton
1902 - Frances Marian Skelton
1905 - Robert Henry Skelton
1909 - Gerald Rewarewa Skelton
1912 - Richard Rolfe Skelton

Frances Jessie Aurora Rolfe
- married Albert Reginald CLOUTMAN in 1925
- Albert served in WWI a Driver 25810 with te NZEF, 35th Reinforcements Army Service Corps. His father was his next of kin: A. E. Cloutman, Todd's Road, Ashhurst

Gladys Georgina Rolfe
- married Reggie Harold MURPHY in 1920
- Reggie served in WWI as Private 23/2041 with the NZEF, 32nd Reinforcements E Company. His next of kin was his sister: Miss I. Murphy, c/o Mrs Jackson, Toko

Grace Alice Rolfe
- married Frank Rawei WISE in 1923

Harrietta Caroline Rolfe (1868-1935)
- born in Port Chalmers, Dunedin, 1 of 11 known children of Daniel Rolfe (1831-1882) from Middlesex & Harriett Hunt (1835-1897) both died Dunedin.
- married John Miller MILLER (1865-1944) in 1912
WEDDING BELLS MILLER-ROLFE
Today Mr H. Miller was married to Miss Rolfe, both of Woodville. The marriage was solemnized at the residence of Mr Ludecke and the Rev R. Gardner was the officiating clergyman. Mr Ludecke gave the bride away and the best man was Mr Abrahams. Miss Hila Wardrop was chief bridesmaid and the small bridesmaids were Esme Ludecke and Mina Ludecke (of Christchurch). The bride was charmingly attired in cream taffeta with cream silk trimmings, made tunic style and the usual veil and orange blossoms and she carried a beautiful bouquet of Christmas lillies and asparagus fern. Miss Wardrop was becomingly attired in cream voile trimmed with silk and silk insertion. The little bridesmaids wore pretty little dresses of white embroidered muslin, with lace bonnets to match.
After the ceremony a sumptuous wedding breakfast was partaken of. The Rev Mr Gardner proposed the healths of the bride and bridegroom in a very happy speech, wishing them a long and happy existence together. Then a photograph of the whole party was taken on the lawn.
Mr and Mrs Miller left for Napier by the express, where the honeymoon will be spent. The bride's travelling dress was grey tweed with hat to match.
A large number of beautiful and useful presents were received by the happy couple. The bridegroom's present to the bride was a handsome gold watch and to the bridesmaids a god brooch each.
- they lived in Woodville
HARRIETTA died 31 May 1935 aged 67
Manawatu Times, 3 June 1935
MILLER - At her late residence, 'Karori', Ross Street, Woodville, on May 31st 1935, Harriett Caroline, beloved wife of John Miller Miller; aged 67 years. (Suddenly)
* The death occurred on Saturday morning of Mrs Harrietta Carolina Miller, wife of Mr John (Harry) Miller. Mrs Miller, who was 67 years of age, was well-known and respected in Woodville and her death came as a sudden shock to her relatives and friends. She was born at Port Chalmers in 1868 and came to Woodville in 1907. since when she has resided in the district. She was a keen supporter of the Presbyterian Church, Mr Miller being a member of the coir for many years. She was an accomplished musician. The relatives left to mourn their loss are two brothers and two sisters residing in Dunedin and Port Chalmers and two step-daughters, one in the United States and the other at Petone. The interment took place at the Woodville cemetery on Monday afternoon. Mr J. Stewart conducting the service at the graveside.
* she is buried Grave 45, Block 18 at Old Gorge cemetery
HEADSTONE READS: In loving memory of Harrietta Caroline, beloved wife of John Miller. Died June 1 1935, aged 67. "Lead kind light".
JOHN died in Cook Hospital, Gisborne 5 Oct 1944 & buried Taruheru cemetery

Harriot Anne Rolfe (1873-)
Earriot was the 2nd of 8 children of Frederic William ROLFE & Emma STOCKMAN
- married John McKENZIE in 1902

Isabella Rolfe
- married Harry Thomas MANN in 1888
- their known children:
1888 - Mabel Alethea Mann
1889 - 1970 Harvey Shorter Mann
1890 - Maud Mann
1892 - Thomas Edward Mann
1899 - 1936 Spong Mann
1903 - Nona Mann

Isabella Rolfe
- married Frederick Wilson BELL in 1906

Isabella Rolfe (1869-1956)
- married Josef KAMENZIND (1877-1948) in 1922
- in the New Zealand ELECTORAL ROLLS:
1919 - Patea, Taranaki
1928 - Franklin, Auckland
1935 - Grey Lynn, Auckland
1938 - Grey Lynn, Auckland
1946 - Grey Lynn, Auckland
1949 - Isabella in Palmerston North
1954 - Isabella in Wanganui

Jean Margaret Rolfe
- married George Ellerm William STACEY (1883-1932) in 1912

Julia Ann Rolfe (about 1845-1905)
- married William WASLEY (1847-1924?) in 1898

Lilian Kate Rolfe
- married Thomas WEBB in 1917

Mabel Isabel Rolfe (1876-1937)
- born in Australia - sister of Harrietta Caroline
- married Charles Stewart GORDON (1869-1920) in 1895
- known children of CHARLES & MABEL:
1895 - Roy Gordon
1896 - Robert Gordon
1898 - Jean Laira Gordon
1900 - Frank James Gordon
1903 - Gladys Ada Gordon
1905 - Charles Campbell Gordon
1907 - Mary Mabel Gordon
1909 - Gertrude Hettie Rolfe Gordon
1911 - Albert Norman Gordon
- like her sister, they also lived in the Manawatu. Burials not yet found

Maida Rolfe
- married George John Francis COWAN in 1931
- George served in WWI as Corporal 10562, with the NZEF, New Zealand Field Artillery, 1st Field Artillery Brigade, Headquarters. His father was his Next of Kin: W. F. Cowan, Sumner Road, Lyttelton

Margaret Elizabeth Rolfe
- married Herbert SEWELL (1865-1923) in 1896

Margaret Flora Rolfe
- married Allan John TRICKER (1900-1977) in 1926
- born in Hunterville to Charles George TRICKER & Florence May STRAWBRIDGE

Margaret Jane Rolfe
- married John THOMPSON in 1893

Martha Rolfe
- married Thomas George WATSON in 1871
- their known children:
1871 - Sarah Ann Watson
1872 - Elizabeth Ann Watson
1875 - George Watson
1875 - George Daniel Watson
1877 - Rachel Watson
1879 - Maude Watson
1881 - Arthur Watson
1883 - Alexander Watson
1885 - Albert Henry Watson
1887 - Walter Franci Watson

Mary Rolfe (1876-1949)
- married James TIMBS (1868-1948) in 1899
- their known children:
1900 - 1979 Janet Timbs
1907 - 1945 James William Timbs
- James served in WWII, 9085 with New Zealand Army Service Corps, Divisional Supply Company. His parents were living in Invercargill, Southland. He was Killed in Germany 16 April 1945 aged 37 & buried 3. A. 11. Durnbach War Cemetery, Bad Tolz, Bayern, Germany

Mary Ann Rolfe
- married James LINTON in 1898

Mary Edith Rolfe (1885-1975)
- married William Robert DALTON (1889-1959) in 1915
- born in Wellington, son of William Arthur Bland DALTON & Rose MANN
WILLIAM died 18 June 1959 aged 69 & buried Kelvin Grove cemetery
MARY died 8 April 1875 aged 90 in Foxton & buried Terrace End, Palmerston North

Mary Elizabeth Rolfe
- married William PARKINSON in 1903
- their known children:
1904 - Thelma Mary Parkinson
1906 - Sybil Lorna Parkinson
1908 - Rolfe Arthur Parkinson

Muriel Evelyn Rolfe
- married Llewelyn EVANS (1901-1964) in 1920

Nancy Rolfe (1842-1912)
- married John MURCHISON in 1867
- their known children:
1868 - John William Murchison
1870 - not recorded Murchison
1872 - Donald Murchison
1874 - Jessie Murchison
1879 - Sophia Ann Murchison

Rose Augusta Olivia Rolfe (1889-1972)
- Rose was born in Tikorangi, 8th of 8 children of Frederic William ROLFE & Emma STOCKMAN
- married Leslie Gordon PURDIE (1884-1954) 5 Jan 1911 in Tikorangi
- 9th of 14 children of John PURDIE (1831-1914) & Annie Maria ANDREWS (1853-1938)
- (John & Anne are buried in Waitara, Taranaki)
LESLIE is buried in Te Kuiti

Sarah Ann Rolfe
- married George Charles ROSS in 1875
- their known children:
1876 - Jessie Ross
1878 - Emma Jane Ross
1884 - James Ross

Winifred Hazel Eliza Rolfe (1889-1972)
- married Albert John MURPHY (1886-1951) in 1914

the ROLFE GROOMS

PHOTO
GRAVE of Mary Edith Rolfe
plot 09A, Block 077 at Terrace End cemetery