. . GROOMS . .
Allan Francis McSkimming (1893-1987)
son of Robert McSkimming & Ellen Louisa Schrick
Allan married Charlotte Lucilla Sarah Heazlewood (1899-1986) in 1920
* Charlotte was born in Tasmania, a daughter of Joseph Arthur Heazlewood (1866-1904) & Violet Mary Robertson (1865-1955)
6 Oct 1920 McSKIMMING-HEAZLEWOOD, at Cargill Road, Methodist Church, Dunedin, by the Rev Robert Raine, Allan Francis McSkimming, second son of Mr and Mrs Robert McSkimming, Otago Central, to Lucilla Charlotte, second daughter of Mrs V. M. Heazlewood, Dunedin.
* Allan was a teacher of elocution in Auckland. He appeared in many humourous and musical sketches, recitals and talks on 'Voice Culture'. He was a veteran stage actor, delighting audiences in the 1930s. He regularly talked on radio programmes, especially 1YA where he and other 'players' gave radio adapted, studio presentations of plays like 'A Tale Of Two Cities', 'Hamlet' etc
* Allan & Lucilla celebrated their silver wedding anniversary on 6 Oct 1945 at 757 Manukau Road, Epsom. They are buried at Purewa, Auckland

Andrew McSkimming (1885-1962)
son of Robert McSkimming (1862-1937) & Jane Aird (1858-1935). He was born 1 March 1885 in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. His parents are buried at O'Neill's Point. He settled in Wanganui where he was a tailor for ladies and gents, at 130 Victoria Avenue
Andrew married Grace Elizabeth Brennan (1885-1920) in 1911
* Grace was a daughter of Garret Brennan (1832-1903) & Sarah Ann Harris (1851-1908). She died 27 July 1920 aged 34 and is buried in Heads Road Cemetery, Wanganui.
Andrew next married Brigid Crowley (1885-1964) in 1922
Andrew died 28 Aug 1962 aged 77. Bridget died 19 Sep 1964 aged 79. They are buried in Plot 526 Aramoho Cemetery Public

Daniel Boyce McSkimming (1874-1938)
son of William McSkimming & Elizabeth Campbell Bryce
Daniel married Mary Elizabeth 'Minnie' Gardiner (1879-1952) in 1905
* Mary was born in Taupiri, the 6th of 7 children of Singleton Gardiner (1847-1920) from Northern Ireland & Phoebe Elizabeth Sustins (1850-1884) from Suffolk (1 of his 3 wives/partners)
. their known children . born in Gisborne
* 1906 - 1963 Margaret Bryce McSkimming
. Margaret didn't marry. She is buried Kelvin Grove
* 1914 - 1979 John William McSkimming
. married Nancye Mary Sutton in 1942, buried Kelvin Grove
Daniel died 19 April 1938 aged 65 in Palmerston North. Mary died 4 Aug 1952 aged 73 in Palmerston North. They are buried in Plot 50, Block 6, Area B at Kelvin Grove

Frederick Thomas McSkimming (1905-1971)
son of Robert McSkimming & Ellen Louisa Schrick
Frederick married Violet Kennedy Miller (1907-1987) in 1929
* Violet was a daughter of Hugh Kennedy Miller (1880-1953), a watersider from Scotland & Margaret Anderson (1885-1964).
* Frederick & Violet are buried in Clyde cemetery, Otago

Gordon Bryce McSkimming (1907-1963)
son of John Bryce McSkimming & Priscilla Adeline Cowan
Gordon married Myrtle Jessie Ramsden (1910-1977) in 1933
* Myrtle was a daughter of Thomas Briggs Ramsden & Ann Sutherland of Te Kauwhata
When Myrtle's sister Mary married Percy Cornish in 1930 at Remuera, Myrtle was a bridesmaid and Gordon was the best man
* In 1932 Gordon passed his Bachelor Of Commerce, Accountancy Professional examination conducted by the University of NZ
* Gordon & Myrtle are buried at Purewa

Hector Bruce McSkimming (1909-1986)
son of Robert McSkimming & Ellen Louisa Schrick
Hector married Peggy Hurene Johnston (nee Parata 1912-2002) in 1936
* Peggy was born in Dunedin, a daughter of Wiremu Teihoka 'Ned' Parata and Ivy Marion Muriel Ibbotson. She had first married Hector Charles McLeod Johnston (1907-1935) in 1931.
Hector died 30 Oct 1986 aged 77 and is buried Plot 104, Lot 5 at Ranfurly. Peggy died at The Chalet, Ranfurly 8 Nov 2002 aged 90.

James Harper McSkimming (1898-1974)
son of William McSkimming & Maggie Harper
James married Beatrice Charteris (1900-1986) in 1923 in Auckland
. their known children .
* 1925 - 1969 Roy Stuart McSkimming
. married Patricia Mary Culpan in 1950. Patricia had 1st married Maurice Desons Cubis in 1943. He is buried Burkenhead.
. NOTES .
James served in WWI as Private 90328. He was an Engineer of Dominion Rd., Auckland when he enlisted in 1918. He had his Certificate of competency, Engineers, Colonial Trade, Second Class, awarded on 18 May 1921 in Auckland

John McSkimming (1889-1959)
son of Hugh McSkimming (1847-1908) & Janet Meikle (1849-1928)
grandson of of Peter McSkimming & Mary McNish
John married Catherine Thorburn Hamilton Park (1889-1976) in Inchclutha, 8 April 1914
* Catherine was born in Milton, a daughter of James Thorburn Park & Jessie Morrison Hamilton from Scotland to Balclutha
. their known children .
* 1915 - 1996 Hugh McSkimming
. married Eileen Mary Duff in 1939
* 1917 - 1988 Jessie Wilhelmina 'Mina' McSkimming
. married Clarence Olaf Mason in 1940
* 1919 - 1081 Dorothy Jane McSkimming
. married Allan Walter David Kennedy in 1946

John McSkimming (1912-1987)
John married Laura Grace Robinson (1910-2001) in 1933
* Laura was a daughter of James William Robinson (1882-1914) & Grace Craigie (1885-1972), who lived Neil St., Abbotsford, Dunedin
* In the 1938 Project Electoral Roll, John was a Postman living at 78 Corstorphine Road, Dunedin with wife Laura. He eventually became the Post Office Manager.
John died 30 Oct 1987 aged 75 in Dunedin Hospital. Laura died 22 Nov 2001 aged 91. Their last address was 8 Mathew St., Green Island. They are buried Plot 67, Block 1 at Green Island cemetery, Dunedin with her parents and other Robinson members in Family Plot 67

John Bryce McSkimming (1879-1935)
son of William McSkimming & Elizabeth Campbell Bryce
John married Priscilla Adeline Cowan (1884-1934) in 1908
* Priscilla was a daughter of Henry George Cowan & Sarah Hogan of Mangatainoka
. their known children .
* 1907 - 1963 Gordon Bryce McSkimming
. married Myrtle Jessie Ramsden in 1933
* 1917 - 1978 Rawlings William McSkimming
. lived 98 Godden Cres., Mission Bay. Also buried Purewa
* John was a Draper in Auckland. Priscilla died 22 July 1934
NZ Herald, 23 July 1934 McSKIMMING - On July 22, 1934, at 56 Valley Road, Mount Eden, Auckland, Priscilla Adeline, dearly-beloved wife of John Bryce McSkimming and loved daughter of Sarah and the late Henry Cowan of Mangatainoka; aged 50 years. The funeral will leave the above address at 2 p.m. to-morrow (Tuesday) for Purewa Cemetery. Friends please accept this intimaiton.
John died 9 Sep 1935 at the same address. They are buried Block C, Row 6, Plot 1C, at Purewa

John Lowery 'Jack' McSkimming (1910-1988)
son of Peter McNish McSkimming & Agnes Jane Lowery
John married Flora Jeanette Isobel Lawrence (1912-1986) in 1935
* Flora was a daughter of Thomas Lawrence & Margaret Shore
* In 1936 they were living in Riccarton, Christchurch
* Flora died 17 June 1986 aged 74. John died 14 May 1988 aged 77. Their last address was 10 Leven St., Roslyn. They are buried together in Plot 15, Block 7374 at Green Park cemetery, Dunedin

Peter McNish McSkimming (jnr 1872-1941)
son of Peter McNish McSkimming (snr) & Catherine Pelling, he was born 9 March 1872 in Dreghorn, Ayrshire, Scotland,
Peter married Mary Lawson (1868-1898) in Inchclutha 12 Feb 1896. Peter was 24 & Mary was 28
. their known children .
* 1897 - 1897 Catherine Annie McSkimming
* Catherine died aged 6 weeks. Mary died the following year aged 30.
Peter next married Agnes 'Jane' Lowery (1883-1958) in Inchclutha 22 June 1904. Peter was 32 & Jane was 21
. their 5 children .
* 1905 - 1980 Mary Evelyn McSkimming
. married Arthur Ellis Greensmith in 1939
* 1906 - 1973 Peter Pelling McSkimming
. married Gertrude Margaret Nelson in 1930
* 1910 - 1988 John Lowery McSkimming
. married Flora Jeanette Isabel Lawrence in 1935
* 1913 - 2012 Catherine Garden McSkimming
. married Cedric Rossell Hesketh in 1945
* 1916 - 1993 Robert Wilson McSkimming
* Robert was awarded a DFC (Distinguished Flying Cross) for his work with the Royal NZ Air Force during WWII. He married Gwendolyn Johnston (1919-2008) in St George's Church, Epsom, Auckland in 1945. They are buried at Purewa
. NOTE . Peter jnr had emigrated with his parents Peter McNish McSkimming (snr 1848-1923) & Catherine (née Pelling) in 1878 (see notes at end). They initially settled in Lawrence before both Peters began work for John Nelson's clay pipe factory in Benhar, near Balclutha in 1881. Peter senior was a shrewd but humanitarian businessman and bought the factory by the 1890s, turning it into a major manufacturer of ceramic sanitary products. The factory was renamed McSkimming Industries in 1917. When he died in 1923, son Peter took over the factory. Peter jnr (1872-1941, photo) was an Independent Member of Parliament. He represented the Clutha electorate in the New Zealand House of Representatives as an Independent from 1931 until his retirement in 1935. He was chairman of the South Otago Freezing Co., Kaitangata Coal Co., Dominion Fertilizer Co., Bruce Woollen Co. and New Zealand Refrigerating Company
* In 1920 Peter & Jane combined pleasure with business in a 6-7 month extended tour of America and Great Britain, returning through Canada
* In 1935, he was awarded the King George V Silver Jubilee Medal.
Three of their sons remained involved in the family business, running it until it was taken over by Ceramco in 1980.
* They are buried in Balclutha

Peter McNish McSkimming (snr 1848-1923), Grocer, goldminer, brick and pipe manufacturer.
* 20 months after the death of his wife Catherine (nee Pelling, see notes at end)
Peter next married Mary Davidson Barty (1873-1957) in Balclutha 3 Nov 1915. Peter was 67 & Mary was 41.
* Mary was a daughter of John Barty (1840-) & Margaret Turnbull (1843-) of Scotland

Peter Pelling McSkimming (1906-1973)
son of Peter McNish McSkimming jnr & his 2nd wife, Agnes Jane Lowery
Peter married Gertrude Margaret Nelson (1906-2000) in 1930
* Gertrude was born in Winslow, Canterbury, a daughter of Samuel Nelson & Elizabeth Williams.
Peter died 20 May 1973 in Highgate, Dunedin aged 66. Gertrude died 1 Jan 2000 aged 93, in a retirement home in Auckland. They are buried together at Andersons Bay cemetery, Dunedin
message 22 Nov 2020 To: ngairedith. From: eager54. Date: 2020-11-22 01:10:11. Hi there I'm not a regular contributor here but noticed the following in your notes on Peter Pelling McSkimming "Peter married Gertrude Margaret Nelson (1906-2000) in 1930 * born in Winslow, Canterbury, a daughter of Samuel Nelson & Elizabeth Williams" You might very well think that, from the NZ records, but I believe that Gertrude (my Uncle's sister) was actually daughter of a different Samuel Nelson & Elizabeth CAMPBELL, who married in Belimana, Ireland in 1899 and emigrated, first to Canterbury (I have my uncle's birth as Ashburton, but Winslow is only 6km away) then moved to Balclutha, where they are buried in NELSON, SAMUEL 68 Date of Interment 21 NOV 1937 Plot Location 570Cemetery Name Balclutha Old Cemetery Plot Block MAIN BLOCK Type BURIAL Hence Peter Pelling's son (who i am in contact with) is "Campbell McSkimming"

Robert McSkimming (1855-1935)
(the legendary "Crockery Bob" McSkimming), a Sowburn storekeeper/hawker. So named because he would wheel his wares around town in an old cart .. (also see notes)
Robert was born in Melbourne to Robert McSkimming (1818-1876) & Mary Pitches (1829-1915). He was educated in Dunedin. Robert (snr) is buried at Northern Cemetery, Dunedin & Mary is buried at Ranfurly
Robert married Ellen Louisa 'Nelly' Schrick (1871-1955) in St George's Church, Naseby, Otago 26 Aug 1891
* Ellen was a daughter of Henry Schrick (1833-1891) & Bridget Doyle (1840-1886)
. their known children .
* 1892 - 1917 Robert Henry McSkimming
. Killed in Action in Palestine
* 1893 - 1987 Allan Francis McSkimming
. married Charlotte Lucilla Sarah Heazlewood in 1920
* 1895 - 1972 Ellen Louisa McSkimming
. married Albert Stuart Davidson in 1925
* 1897 - 1978 Dorothy Esther McSkimming
. married Philip James Newbury in Dunedin 2 June 1920
* 1903 - 1985 Amy Kathleen McSkimming
. Amy didn't marry, she lived in Patearoa, buried Ranfurly
* 1905 - 1971 Frederick Thomas McSkimming
. married Violet Kennedy Miller in 1929
* 1909 - 1986 Hector Bruce McSkimming
. married Peggy Hurene Parata (formerly Johnston) in 1936. Peggy had 1st married Hector Charles McLeod Johnston in 1931
* 1913 - 2002 Ronald Kenneth McSkimming
. married Donaldina Eda McGregor in East Taierei in 1937
In Aug 1896, a friend of his, Irish poet, journalist, shepherd, Congregational minister, David McKee Wright (1869-1928), affectionately dedicated one of his verses to 'Crockery Bob'. From the published work 'Station Ballads' .. The Hawker's Cart
* Robert died 19 Oct 1935 in Patearoa, Central Otago
* Ellen died 30 Dec 1954 in Patearoa, Central Otago. They are buried in Plot 4, Lot 4 at Ranfurly cemetery. The headstone (1 of 2) reads: In Loving Memory of Mary McSkimming who departed this life 5th Nov 1915 aged 86 years Also Robert McSkimming beloved husband of E. L. McSkimming died 19th Oct 1935 aged 80 years. Frederick Schrick died 12th Oct 1935 aged 80 years.
. NOTES . Taken from pressreader .. what of the tragic tale of Bavarian born Henry Schrick, miner, butcher and baker, who set up in the township (Sowburn, now Patearoa) and his Irish wife and six children? His wife (Bridget) took to drink and died at the Seacliff Lunatic Asylum at the age of 46; then his 23 year old son Henry died from miner's phthists (1886); a daughter died at 31 (Catherine Mary (Murray) 1872-1904); his son Andrew died at 29 (1895); son James Thomas drowned when he fell from the bosun's chair across the Clutha River at Halfway House in the Cromwell Gorge (1908); son Fred died in a shooting accident Frederick (1865-1918) accidentally shot himself. In the midst of all this Henry Schrick himself took his own life (Nov 1891). "It appears that he had been drinking heavily lately." said the Otago Daily Times. Who could blame him? Not all is bleak. Henry's daughter Ellen married the legendary "Crockery Bob" McSkimming), a Sowburn storekeeper. He and wife Ellen founded a Patearoa farming dynasty.

Robert McSkimming (1894-1960)
a son of Robert McSkimming & Ellen Louisa Schrick, he was born in Patearoa, Otago,
[color=blue]Robert married Doris May Gibbons (1895-1993) in 1925
* Doris was a daughter of Francis Henry 'Frank' Gibbons (1870-1909) & Agnes Eliza Green (1870-1959) who had the Gretna Hotel in Taihape. Doris's brother, Henry Hewitt Gibbons, died at a private hospital in Marton 6 Dec 1907 aged 10. After the early death of her father at age 39, Doris's mother, Agnes Eliza Gibbons, remarried in 1914 to Samuel Jarvis McCormick (1864-1921), manager of the Bank of Australasia. Samuel committed suicide in Gisborne in Nov 1921 aged 57. He is buried at Taruheru cemetery
The Funeral of Frank Gibbons
Robert died 12 Dec 1960 aged 66. Doris died 16 May 1993 aged 97 in Putaruru. They are buried together in Plot 986, Forest Lawn Block 16 at Maunu Cemetery, Whangarei

Ronald Kenneth 'Ron' McSkimming (1913-2002)
son of Robert McSkimming & Ellen Louisa Schrick
Ronald married Donaldina Edna 'Donnie' McGregor (1916-1986) in 1937
* Donaldina was a daughter of John McGregor & Donaldina Callander
. their known children . (from headstone): Diana, Gaynor, Bryan & Sandra
In 1936 Ronald was a member of the 1935 Otago team, he played 19 games as first five-eighth from 1933-1936. He played club rugby for Taieri and Union, but gave up playing for Otago when he was 23 after hurting his shoulder in a tackle. He continued to play rugby and retained his love for the game all his life, eventually becoming president of the Otago Rugby Football Union in 1965. In this article of 12 Aug 2022, son Bryan McSkimming is seen holding the trophy given to his father Ron, when Otago won the Ranfurly Shield for the first time in 1935.
Ron McSkimming was also a handy cricketer, getting to an Otago trial. His grandson, Warren, was a long-serving first-class cricketer for Otago.which won the Ranfurly Shield for the first time in the province's history.
* Donnie died at Maniototo Hospital, 15 Nov 1986 aged 70. Ronald died 14 July 2002 in Ranfurly, Otago aged 89. They are buried together in Plot 98, Lot 5 at Ranfurly

Samuel McSkimming (1859-1939)
a son of Robert McSkimming (1818-1876) & Mary Pitches (1829-1915), he was born in Melbourne. Robert is buried at Northern Cemetery, Dunedin & Mary is buried at Ranfurly
Samuel married Sarah Hood (1867-1953) in 1891
* they were in Queenstown in 1915 when daughter Mary was married
. their known children .
* 1891 - 1974 Mary Rubena McSkimming
. married Albert Stephen Lewis in Gisborne in 1915
* 1894 - 1989 Agnes Helen McSkimming
. married Norman Holmes in 1937
* 1896 - 1916 Samuel McSkimming
. died of his wounds in France
* 1897 - 1970 Florence Victoria McSkimming
. registered in Queenstown in 1900 along with brother Samuel, she married Robert George Moffat in Dunedin in 1919. They died in Timaru.
* 1899 - 1899 Sarah McSkimming
. Sarah died aged 1 month & buried Arrowtown
* 1901 - 1973 Gladys May McSkimming
. married Francis Harold Moore in Oamaru in 1924
* Samuel & Sarah are buried in Timaru

Samuel Aird McSkimming (1897-1959)
* born 11 Oct 1897 in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland to Robert McSkimming (1862-1937) & Jane Aird (1858-1935)
Samuel married Doris Irene Canning (1899-2001) in 1925
* Doris was born in Dunedin to Frank Stephen Canning & Emily Milnes
Samuel died 2 Feb 1959 in Balclutha. Doris died 26 Sep 2001 in Palmerston North aged 102. They are buried together at Andersons Bay, Dunedin

William McSkimming (1831-1906)
* William was a carpenter. He was born 21 Aug 1931 in Brunston, Scotland to James McSkimming (1794-1836) & Christina Howatson (1799-)
William married Elizabeth Campbell Bryce (1840-1931) in 1862
* Elizabeth was born in Innerpeffray, Scotland
. their known children .
* 1863 - 1925 Janet Clow McSkimming
. married George Henry Wilson in Auckland in 1888
* 1865 - 1947 Christina Howatson McSkimming
. married John Howard Dalton in Auckland in 1885
* 1869 - 1947 William McSkimming
. married Margaret Harper in Wanganui in 1897
* 1872 - 1873 James McSkimming
. James died aged 10 months in Auckland
* 1874 - 1938 Daniel Bryce McSkimming
. married Mary Elizabeth Gardiner in 1905
* 1879 - 1935 John Bryce McSkimming
. married Priscilla Adeline Cowan in Auckland in 1908
* 1885 - 1885 Elizabeth Campbell McSkimming
. Elizabeth died aged 8 months
* William & Elizabeth are buried Plot 13A&B, Row 1, Presbyterian A at Waikumete

William McSkimming (1869-1947)
son of William McSkimming & Elizabeth Campbell Bryce
William married Margaret 'Maggie' Harper (1871-1937) in Wanganui 18 May 1897
. their known children .
* 1898 - 1974 James Harper McSkimming
. married Beatrice Charteris in 1923
* 1900 - 1971 Elizabeth Bryce McSkimming
* 1902 - 1966 William McSkimming
. married Meta Louise Silk in 1947
* 1909 - 1942 Alexander Webster McSkimming
. Alexander was killed in Israel WWII, buried Khayat Beach War Cemetery
. NOTE . William McSkimming was a tailor and habitmaker in Wanganui. He worked for W. H. Dalton Tailors, until he took over the business in 1893. William & Maggie were cremated at Waikumete

. . BRIDES . .
Agnes Helen McSkimming (1894-1989)
daughter of Samuel McSkimming & Sarah Hood, she was born in Wanaka. In 1931 she was a spinster in Timaru
Agnes married Norman Holmes (1894-1953) in Timaru in 1937
* Norman was born in Dunedin, the 14th of 14 children of John Ross Holmes (1835-1913) from Dublin to Dunedin & Margaret Swan Steedman (1846-1926) from Scotland to Dunedin. He was a Traveller and died 29 Jan 1953 at the White Hart Hotel, New Plymouth.
Agnes died in Wanganui Hospital on 16 April 1989 & buried Plot 1071, Aramoho cemetery with Norman

Agnes Willer Robina McSkimming (1862-1927)
daughter of Robert McSkimming (1818-1876) & Mary Pitches (1829-1915). Robert is buried at Northern Cemetery, Dunedin and Mary is buried at Ranfurly
Agnes married Frank Batterbury Britton (1862-1940) in Knox Church, Dunedin on 30 Nov 1882
. their known children .
* 1883 - 1944 Reginald William Britton
. married Elizabeth Turnbull in Dunedin in 1912
* 1884 - 1974 Arthur Amos Britton
. married Betsy Stothers in 1908
* 1889 - 1966 Frank Robert Ernest Britton
. married Kathleen Mary Cassin in 1937
* 1891 - 1973 Sylvia Mary Britton
. Sylvia didn't marry, she is buried at Addington, Christchurch

Christina Howatson McSkimming (1865-1947)
daughter of William McSkimming & Elizabeth Campbell Bryce
Christina married John Howard Dalton (1859-1940) at St David's, Khyber Pass, Auckland 4 Feb 1885
* John was about 5-6 when he emigrated from London to NZ in 1865 with his mother Amelia Dalton, nee Saunders
. their known children .
* 1885 - 1885 Ethel Dalton
. Ethel died aged 8 months
* 1886 - William Dalton
* 1889 - 1977 Ellen Elizabeth Dalton
. married William Harold Fisher in Dunedin 1914, buried Purewa
* 1891 - 1972 Maggie Bryce Dalton
. Maggie didn't marry. Her ashes were scattered at Purewa
* 1895 - 1964 John Howard Dalton
. married Elsie Laura Bethell in Avondale, Auckland in 1919
* 1901 - Ernest Bryce Dalton
. married Jean Kean in 1931
* 1906 - 1943 Alethea Urch Dalton
. married Samuel Bradley Allen in 1932
* John Howard Dalton died 2 April 1940 aged 81. Christina died 24 May 1947 aged 81. They are buried at Waikumete

Dorothy Esther McSkimming (1897-1978)
daughter of Robert McSkimming & Ellen Louisa Schrick
Dorothy married Philip James Newbury (1895-1950) in 1920
* Philip was a son of Walter Louis Newbury (1868-1944), hairdresser in Caversham, Dunedin & Jane Hardie (1869-1934) buried together at Andersons Bay

Elizabeth Garden McSkimming (1885-1957)
daughter of Peter McNish McSkimming jnr & Catherine Pelling
Elizabeth married James Henry Boyd (1882-1977) in Inchclutha 20 Oct 1915
* James was a son of Edward Boyd & Jane Hagart
. their known children .
* 1917 - 1957 Edward James Garden Boyd
. Edward died 2 months after his mother
Elizabeth died 22 Sep 1957 aged 71. James died 20 Aug 1977 aged 95. They are buried together Plot 55, Block 224 at Andersons Bay, Dunedin

Ellen Louisa McSkimming (1895-1972)
daughter of Robert McSkimming & Ellen Louisa Schrick
Ellen married Albert Stuart Davidson (1893-1966) in 1925
* Albert was a son of Thomas Davidson & Letitia Harriet Howell (1862-1937)

Esther Margaret McSkimming (1868-1946)
daughter of Robert McSkimming (1818-1876), buried Northern Cemetery, Dunedin & Mary Pitches (1829-1915), buried at Ranfurly
Esther married Andrew George Schrick in 1893
* Andrew was a son of Henry Schrick & Bridget Doyle
SEE NOTES at Robert McSkimming (1855-1935)
. their known children .
* 1894 - 1981 Andrew Cyril Schrick
. married Fredericka Dawson in 1924
Esther is buried at Northern Cemetery Dunedin with her father Robert, (mother buried Ranfurly), & sister Mary Hall (1856-1889). Also Mary's granddaughter Ida Vorrath (1906-1906)

Florence Victoria McSkimming (1898-1970)
daughter of Samuel McSkimming & Sarah Hood
Florence married Robert George Moffat (1889-1965) in 1919
* Robert was a son of James (1850-1920) & Margaret 'Maggie' (1852-1929) Moffat, buried Invercargill
* Robert served in WWI as Private 68313 with the 36th Reinforcements, B Company, Otago Regiment, NZEF. His sister, Jessie Payton of Dunedin was next of kin
* Robert died 16 Dec 1965 in Timaru. Florence died in Timaru 5 years later.

Gladys May McSkimming (1901-1973)
daughter of Samuel McSkimming & Sarah Hood. Both buried Timaru
Gladys married Francis Harold 'Sammy' Moore (1895-1955) in 1924
* Francis was a son of William Jeyes Moore (1855-1941), from London & Ellen Frances McCaa (1863-1942), from Timaru. Both buried Timaru
* Francis died 20 Jan 1955 aged 60. Gladys died xmas day 1973 aged 72. They are buried together in Plot 1435, Row 58 at Timaru cemetery

Helen Jane Cunningham 'Ellen' McSkimming (1874-1961)
daughter of to Peter McNish McSkimming (1847-1923) & Catherine Pelling, she was born in Scotland.
Ellen married Parker McKinlay (1873-1940) in Inchclutha 27 Dec 1898
* Parker was a son of Robert Parker (1835-1919) & Euphemia Buchanan (1835-1916) who died in Stirling, Otago
. their known children .
* 1901 - 1984 Kate Pelling McKinlay
. Kate died in Queensland
* 1911 - 1995 Marjory Buchanan McKinlay
. married William Lionel Colvin
* Parker died suddenly of a stroke in March 1940 while attending a wedding breakfast at Balclutha. He had been proposing a toast and when he sat down he remarked to his father-in-law, Peter McSkimming, "What did I say?" and collapsed in his chair. He was buried at Balclutha cemetery and it was one of the largest funerals seen in the district for many years. There were 80 cars in the procession and 60 floral wreaths were laid on the bier.
Helen died 1961 & is buried in the Old Balclutha cemetery

Janet Clow McSkimming (1863-1925)
daughter of William McSkimming & Elizabeth Campbell Bryce
Janet married George Henry Wilson (1864-1902) at St David's, Khyber Pass, Auckland 22 May 1888
* George was a son of Adam (1838-1919) Wilson, Draper, of the firm Wilson, Williams and McCollough in Hawera & Auckland and of Lucy Mary ? (1839-1929)
. their known children .
* 1889 - 1919 Lucy Mary Wilson
. married Richard Alfred Walton in Auckland in 1912. She died 12 day before her grandfather Adam Wilson
* 1891 - 1968 Elizabeth Campbell 'Bessie' Wilson
. married Leonard Inglis in Auckland in 1915
* 1894 - 1956 William Adam Wilson
. married Agnes Marion Low Robb in 1928
* 1896 - Helen May Wilson
* 1899 - 1972 Frank Bryce Wilson
. Frank was a Chemist in Manurewa
* 1902 - Georgina Jessie Wilson
. married Eric George Lyon in 1937
* George, like his father, was a Draper. He died at Mt Roskill (previously Mt Eden), on 18 Jan 1902 aged 37. Janet died suddenly on Boxing Day, 26 Dec 1925, at her home 123 Newtown Rd, aged 62. They are buried together Plot 37, Row 11, Division C at Waikumete. His parents are buried nearby at Plot 40
. NOTES . George's siblings:
1864 - 1902 George Henry Wilson
* 1866 - 1867 William James Wilson (aged 8 months)
* 1869 - 1937 Alfred Ernest Wilson
* 1872 - 1926 Frank Thomas Wilson
.. Frank was a prominent athletic when young. He was returning to Hamilton from Auckland after a Bowling Tournament between the retail & wholesale drapery firms, when he was involved in a violent collision between his car and a tram
* 1875 - 1908 Arthur Kennedy Wilson
* 1877 - 1941 Frederick Stuart Wilson

Jessie Wilson McSkimming (1877-1954)
daughter of (born in Scotland) Peter McNish McSkimming & Catherine Pelling
Jessie married Richard Pelling (1872-1947) in Inchclutha 18 Sep 1901
* Richard was a winchman. He was born in Scotland, a son of Jessie's mother's brother, William Pelling (1850-), & Isabella Pollock (1849-)
their known children
* 1914 - 1989 Catherine Pelling
. married Vaughan Cecil Smith Gill. They had a daughter born in India, Jessie Maria Gill (1942-1942)
* Richard died 6 Nov 1947 aged 75 in Dunedin. Jessie died 30 Aug 1954 aged 77 at Kaka Point. They are buried together Plot 80, Block 162 at Andersons Bay cemetery

Mary McSkimming (1856-1889)
daughter of Robert McSkimming (1818-1876) & Mary Pitches (1829-1915)
Mary married William James Hall (1852-1937) in 1878
* William was born in Australia. He came to NZ when in his 20s and was a blacksmith in Dunedin
. their known children .
* 1877 - John Henry Hall
* 1878 - Henry Hall
* 1880 - Frederick Hall
* 1881 - John Hall
* 1882 - Mary Elizabeth Hall
* 1884 - Alice Ann Hall
* 1886 - Helen Jane Hall
Mary died xmas eve 1889 aged 33, at her residence, Broughton St., Kensinton, Dunedin and is buried at Northern Cemetery with her father Robert (mother buried Ranfurly) & sister Margaret Esther Schrick (1868-1946). Also buried with them is their 6 week old granddaughter, Ida Vorrath (1906-1906), daughter of Henry Herman Vorrath & Mary Jane Hall (1879-1962)
* William next married Susan Ann Evans (1859-1945) from England in 1892. William died 1 Oct 1937 aged 85. Susan died 15 Oct 1945 aged 86. They are buried Plot 10, Block 139 at Andersons Bay

Mary McSkimming (1876-1963)
* daughter of Peter McNish McSkimming & Catherine Pelling
Mary married Andrew Hislop (1875-1945) in Inchclutha 26 Oct 1904
* Andrew was born at Stirling, a son of Andrew Hislop (1835-1909), born Selkirik, Scotland and of the railway service NZ, & Janet Renwick (1850-1928), born in Dunfernline, Scotland. His parents are buried at East Taieri with his 15 year old sister Maggie (1889), 10 year old sister Jessie (1890) & 13 year old sister Bessie (1890)
* Andrew jnr, worked for Mary's father, at McSkimming Bros., in Benhar. He was a generous-hearted man who did a great deal for the community. He was the originator of the plan that led to the construction of a children's playground at Benhar. It was situated on the site of an old farmhouse, beautifully sheltered by trees, on land generously donated by McSkimming & Son Ltd. At the opening, by the Rev Mr Coomber and attended by the Mayor and County Council members, Andrew was presented with an inscribed gold medal from the people of Benhar, in appreciation for it being his idea and for him bringing it about. In 1940 he laid out a park as a Centennial Memorial and personally looked after the park until his death. He was an elder of the Benhar Presbyterian Church. He died at Benhar in May 1945 aged 70

Mary Evelyn McSkimming (1905-1980)
* daughter of Peter McNish McSkimming jnr & his 2nd wife, Agnes Jane Lowery
Mary married Arthur Ellis Greensmith (1905-1977) in South Otago 11 Feb 1939
* Arthur was a son of Edwin Greensmith (1870-1954) & Isabella Cleland Lloydd (1872-1943) of Awanui, Northland
* Arthur Ellis died 26 June 1977 aged 71. Mary Evelyn died 4 June 1980 aged 75. They are buried in Nelson

Mary Rubena McSkimming (1891-1974)
* daughter of Samuel McSkimming & Sarah Hood
Mary married Albert Stephen Lewis (1888-1949) at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Gisborne 15 Sep 1915. Her sister Agnes was her bridesmaid
* Albert was 1 of 13 children of Thomas Stephen Lewis (1840-1907) & Alice Binion Cooper (1845-1922) who married 11 Jan 1865 in Holy Trinity Church, Maori Pa, Port Levy, Banks Peninsula
. their known children .
* 1916 - 2003 Albert Samuel Lewis (twin)
* 1916 - 1995 Stephen John Lewis (twin)
* Albert was a carpenter/bridge builder in Mangapapa and later Rangitikei. He died 23 March 1949 aged 61. Mary died 13 Nov 1974 aged 83. They are buried Plot 41/42, Row XVII at Mt View cemetery, Marton

. NOTE .
Peter McNish McSkimming jnr (1848-1923) was born in Auchenheath, Lanarkshire, Scotland, a son of Peter McSkimming (1819-1901) & his 1st wife, Mary McNish (1829-1915). His early life was spent in various towns in Lanarkshire and Ayrshire. He started work at the age of 9 in a tileworks at Mauchline, moved to Chapelton by the time he was 11 or 12 and appears to have continued to move around after marrying Catherine Pelling at Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire, 22 Oct 1869.
He was working at the tileworks near Stonehouse when he and Catherine decided to emigrate to New Zealand with their family of three daughters and a son. They left Greenock on the clipper 'Canterbury' on 12 Sep 1878 and arrived at Port Chalmers on 10 Dec 1878. Two more daughters were born in New Zealand.
. their known children .
* 1872 - 1941 Peter McNish McSkimming
. married Mary Lawson in 1896. Married Jane Lowery in 1904
* 1874 - 1961 Helen Jane 'Ellen' Cunningham McSkimming
. married Parker McKinlay in Inchclutha in 1898
* 1876 - 1963 Mary McSkimming
. married Andrew Hislop in Inchclutha in 1904
* 1877 - 1954 Jessie Wilson McSkimming
. married Richard Pelling in Benhar in 1901
* 1880 - 1896 Katie McSkimming
. Katie died aged 16
* 1885 - 1957 Elizabeth Garden McSkimming
. married James Henry Boyd in 1915
* Peter spent three years at Lawrence, where he and his wife began a grocery business, and a year on the Waitahuna goldfields, before leaving in 1882 for Kaitangata and then Stirling, South Otago. He and his son, Peter McNish McSkimming, worked for John Nelson at his recently established pipe-works at Benhar, then produced clay pipes on a contract basis. They subsequently leased the Benhar pipe factory from John Nelson with the £150–£200 they had between them. Assisted by a loan from a friend, they eventually bought out the business completely in 1892 or 1893 and established it as P. McSkimming and Son. The factory included coal-pits, pipe-works and brickworks and eventually a clay-pit.
* By 1903 the firm was sufficiently well established to be able to supply, jointly with the firm of J. H. Lambert of Dunedin, stoneware pipes for the Dunedin sewerage scheme. In 1917–18 the McSkimming business formally combined with Lambert's firm and Thomas Todd and Sons at Waikiwi, Invercargill, through a transfer of shareholdings in the companies between 14 members of the three families. One employee of the firm, between 1923 and 1930, was Garfield Todd, later to become prime minister of Southern Rhodesia.
* In 1905 Peter travelled to Britain and again in 1909 with members of his family on business and pleasure trips which lasted several months. The information gathered and the contacts made on these and later trips ensured that the company kept abreast of all overseas developments. Peter McNish McSkimming and Parker McKinlay (who had married the family's eldest daughter, Helen), were to play a major role in establishing the firm as New Zealand's leading supplier of earthenware pipes, sanitary ware and glazed bricks.
The McSkimmings established a workers' housing scheme to provide accommodation for their employees in Benhar. Peter took a paternal interest in the village and the welfare of its inhabitants. He and his wife lived in Benhar, in a house named after her hometown, Lesmahagow.
. NOTE .
* Catherine was a daughter of Richard Pelling (1811-1896), of Bankfoot, Lesmahagow & Helen 'Nellie' Clelland (1811-1872). Catherine died on 13 March 1914.
* Peter McNish McSkimming (snr), next married Mary Davidson Barty (1873-1957) in Balclutha 3 Nov 1915. Peter was 67 & Mary was 41.
* Peter died 6 June 1941.
Photographs taken late in life show Peter McSkimming as a handsome man with a square face and a white, short-cropped beard. The eyes and smile suggest a sharp, genial and intelligent man, an impression confirmed by the diary he kept on his visit to Britain in 1909. Despite his early start to working life, he was literate, articulate and reflective. He was also a very hard worker, as was his son, and the McSkimmings expected their employees to be of similar mould. His fitness into old age is illustrated by an incident recorded in the travel diary: a bicycle trip of 47 miles, including an 800-foot rise, was completed in eight hours. At the end of the journey McSkimming still felt quite fresh; he was then aged 61.
He also acted as a justice of the peace and was noted as a prominent member of his local community. Described as a 'stout Liberal', he was particularly active in the prohibition movement and was a strong and generous supporter of the Presbyterian church, of which he was an elder. While visiting Britain he habitually noted the churches visited on Sundays, describing also the subject of the sermon of the day and summarising its contents and his own views on it: his religious feelings were deeply and sincerely held, but he was tactful in disagreement. He was remembered for his 'kindly and genial disposition', and for his practical contribution to a highly specialised branch of manufacturing.
. They are buried in Balclutha