Mary Esther MAIDMENT was born in Marlborough, New Zealand on 13 January 1864, a daughter of Charles MAIDMENT & Hannah PICKERING

On 15 May 1883, when she was 19, Mary had a base born daughter she named
Ettie Edith Maidment

- 16 October 1883 - A BABY IN SEARCH OF ITS FATHER
Charles ASHTON, a young man of about 20, denied the paternity of a male (sic) child of which Mary Esther Maidment is the mother. Mr Shaw appeared for the latter. The evidnece of Miss Maidment, who resides at the Hutt, showed that the defendant, who was a country letter carrier, in receipt of a salary of 22s 6d per week, was the father of the baby, and had acknowledged the paternity. A sister of the witness proved that the young man had admitted he was the father, and had offered to contribute 2s 6d weekly toward its support. The accused, on being placed in the box, denied all the statements of the young women. On the application of Mr. Shaw, the further hearing of the case was adjourned to the Hutt

- 17 October 1883 - MAIDMENT v ASHTON
At the fortnightly sitting of the Hutt Court this morning, the hearing of the affiliation case of Maidment v Ashton was resumed. Evience was given by a sister of the mother of the child to the effect that the defendant, who was a country letter-carrier, had admitted the paternity of the baby, and contributed 7s 5d towards its support. The father of the girl deposed that in the course of a conversation which he had with the young man, he admitted the child was his, and offered to take it away with him. The mother declined to allow the baby to go out of her possession, and Ashton thereupon said that he would do what he could towards its maintenance. For the defence, a young man residing at the Lower Hutt stated that on several occasions he had seen the girl criminally intimate with youths residing near her father`s house. His Worship (Mr Hardcastle) adjudged Ashton to be the putative father, and ordered him to contribute 4s weekly towards the support of the child


... Ettie herself had a base born daughter in 1901 when she was 18, named Eileen Maidment. Eileen was to marry Victor Alexander GASKIN in 1922 as his 2nd wife. Victor's 1st wife, Violet COWLEY, died in 1921 aged 21 in Carterton, one year after their marriage. Victor was a son of George GASKIN & Esther Jane SOUTHEE of Carterton. Ettie Edith Maidment married Arthur KALE (1873-1948) of Tasmania, Australia in Petone in 1903 and had at least 5 children ...


Mary Esther Maidment married Charles Henry GOUGH (1866-1916) in Wellington 24 July 1886 and had 9 children in Petone
* 1887 - Ruth Mary Gough
* 1888 - Henry William Gough
* 1889 - Ruby Phoebe Gough
* 1891 - Eva Gertrude Emily Gough
* 1894 - Charles 'Charley' Gough
* 1895 - Arthur Gough
* 1898 - Emily Gough
* 1899 - Albert walter Gough
* 1902 - Mary Esther Gough

Mary died in Petone on 5 December 1902 age 38

Charles next married, in 1904, to Lillian SOUTHEE, daughter of Joseph SOUTHEE & Elizabeth Anna ROBINSON
- they had at least 3 chilren:
1905 - John Henry Gough
1908 - Walter Horace Gough
1909 - Douglas Gough


about Charles Henry Gough

18 April 1888 - IN BANKRUPTCY
In the Superior Court of Bankruptcy, holden at Wellington
in the matter of "The Bankruptcy Act, 1883" and the several amendments thereof

NOTICE is hereby given that CHARLES HENRY GOUGH, of Nelson-street, Petone, Labourer, was this day adjudged a bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors to be holden at my office, Supreme Court Buildings, Wellington, on Wednesday, 25th day of April, 1888, at 11 o`clock in the foremoon
C. C. GRAHAM, Official Assignee


6 January 1916 - DEATH
GOUGH - On the 4th January, 1916, at the Wellington Hospital, Charles Henry Gough, beloved husband of Lillian Southee Gough; aged 49 years. At Rest.


6 January 1916 - FUNERAL NOTICE
THE Friends of the late Mr. Charles Henry Gough, are invited to attend his Funeral, which will leave his late residence, 80 Sydney-street, Petone, on Friday, 7th January, 1916 at 2.30 p.m., for the Catholic Church, Britannia-street, thence for the Catholic Cemetery, Petone
- A. H. PARRANT AND CO., 46 Fitzherbert-street, Petone, Undertakers
- `Phone 3426 (1 long, 1 short ring), any time


4 January 1917 - IN MEMORIUM
GOUGH - In loving memory of our dear father, Charles Henry Gough, who passed away on the 4th January, 1916
Forget thee? No, we never will
We loved you here, we love you still;
You parted with a world of pain,
You only died to live again
Inserted by his loving daughter and son-in-law, I. and A. Gray

GOUGH - In loving memory of our dear father, Charles Henry Gough, who passed away on the 4th January, 1916
People may think we have forgotten you
when at times they ee us smile,
But nobody knows the aching hearts
That those smiles hide all the while
inserted by his loving daughter and sons, Emily, Arthur, and Charley

GOUGH - In loving remembrance of my dear father, Charles Henry Gough, who passed away in Wellington Hospital on the 4th January, 1916
The weary hours and days of pain,
The troubled sleepless nights are passed;
The ever patient worn-out frame
Has found sweet rest at last
Inserted by his wife and little children, L. Gough


2 February 1917 - DECEASED PERSONS` ESTATES - PUBLIC TRUST BUSINESS
On application by the Solicitor to the Public Trust Office the Supreme Court of New Zealand at Wellington has granted probate of the wills of the following deceased persons to the Public Trustee, the executor named in the wills:-
... & Charles Henry Gough, Petone, meat preserver


4 January 1918 - IN MEMORIUM
GOUGH - In loving remembrance of our dear fater, who died in Wellington Hospital on the 4th January, 1916
We who loved you sadly miss you,
As it dawns another year;
in the lonely hours of thinking,
Thoughts of you are ever dear
Inserted by his wife and little children, L. Gough

GOUGH - In loving memory of our dear father, who fell asleep on the 4th January, 1916
Two years have passed, our hearts are sore,
As time goes on we miss him more;
His loving smile, his welcome face,
No one can fill his place;
But, dearest father, sweetly rest,
We miss you most who love you best
Inserted by his loving daughter and sons, Emily, Arthur, and Charley

GOUGH - In loving memory of Charles Henry Gough, who departed this life on the 4th January, 1916
He is gone, but not forgotten
As it dawns another year;
In the lonely hours of thinking
Thoughts of him are always dear
Inserted by his loving daughter and son-in-law, I. and A. Gray


11 January 1919 - IN MEMORIUM
GOUGH - In loving memory of Charles Henry Gough, who passed away on 4th January, 1916
There is a link death cannot sever
Sweet remembrance lasts for ever
Inserted by his loving daughters and son-in-law


4 January 1926 - IN MEMORIUM
GOUGH - In loving remembrance of our dear father, Charles Henry Gough, who died on the 4th January, 1916
Sweet is the word "Remembrance,"
And this our wish to show,
We hold you dear in memory
As the years may come and go
Inserted by his loving wife, L. Gough, and family


4 January 1927 - IN MEMORIUM
GOUGH - In loving remembrance of Charles Henry Gough, who died on the 4th January, 1916
Rest in peace,your cares are ended
Rest in peace, your sufferings done;
You have gone where those who loved you,
All ust follow, one by one
Inserted by is wife and sons

GOUGH - In loving memory of my dear father, Charles Henry Gough, who died on the 4th January, 1916
You are not forgotten, father, dear,
Nor will you ever be;
As long as life and memory last,
I will remember thee
Inserted by his loving daughter, L. Gough