. NOTE . Although most of these folk & their stories have been carefully researched, some dates may be estimated going by recorded age at death, ship list ages are always inaccurate so treat with caution, some children may be missing or typos may have crept in. So, as always, treat the following as a guide only to doing your own research

. . PROLOGUE . .
William Henry 'James' Pycroft (1839-1907)
* son of John Pycroft (1792-1845) & Mary Jane Marshall (1809-1891).
He married Rebecca Cate (1844-1919) on 21 Oct 1860 in Alverstoke, Hampshire, England
* daughter of Ezekiel William Cate & Charlotte Amelia Westbrook.
They had 8 children in England then emigrated to New Zealand on the 'Waitangi,' with their 7 surviving children, arriving in Lyttelton 13 Oct 1878.
. James' sister, Mary Jane Pycroft (1837-1901), married Rebecca's brother, William George Cate (1840-1918) 15 Nov 1857 in Hampshire. They had 9 children. Mary, husband William & their 7 surviving children had arrived into Lyttelton 9 months before them, on 9 Jan 1878, on the Hereford. Mary was 4 months pregnant on landing and gave birth to son Moses Frank Cate, in Christchurch in June.
. another sibling, John William Pycroft (1829-1906), married Ann West Jones (1830-1920) in Alverstoke 2 July 1849 and arrived in NZ in Aug 1879. Lived in Ashburton, later moved to Taranaki (see 'Orphans' at end).

the 15 children of James & Rebecca
* 1861 - 1869 George Pycroft
. died aged 7 in Alverstoke. Buried St Thomas the Apostle.
* 1862 - 1950 James 'Jim' Pycroft (+Cox)
* 1867 - 1946 Frederick 'John' Pycroft (+Borland)
* 1869 - 1943 Henry Pycroft (+Swindell)
* 1871 - 1893 George 'Tom' Pycroft
. aged 21 from Lockjaw (tetanus), Wellington
. STRANGE FATALITY, Wellington, June 20 1893. A singular death occurred here in a very simple fashion. A young man, aged 22, named George Pycroft was riding when his horse fell and Pycroft broke his big toe. Lockjaw supervened and next day he was dead despite all the doctors could do.
* 1873 - 1960 Frank Pycroft (+Blandford)
* 1875 - 1944 Elizabeth Ann 'Lizzie' Pycroft (+Gee +Stephens)
* 1877 - 1962 Edward Ernest Pycroft (+Lodge)
* 1878 - 1956 Matilda Jane 'Jennie' Pycroft (+Boone)
. born at sea on the Waitangi
* 1880 - 1965 Ellen 'Nellie' Pycroft (+Jackson)
. first NZ born child
* 1882 - 1954 William Pycroft (+Lepper)
* 1884 - 1884 Ernest Pycroft
. aged 4 weeks in Christchurch, Plot 1147B, Addington with Lilly & Alice
* 1885 - 1972 Edith May Pycroft (+Finnigan)
* 1887 - 1888 Lilly Pycroft (twin)
. aged 10 weeks
* 1887 - 1890 Alice Pycroft (twin)
. aged 2.3


. PYCROFT . GROOMS
Arthur Thomas Pycroft (1875-1971)
married Minna Monica Vere Harris (1882-1970) in 1909 in Christ Church, Whangarei
their son
* 1914 - 2002 Lansley Thomas James Pycroft (+Nevaana Marai)
. . BIOS . .
* Arthur - Arthur Thomas Pycroft, Ornithologist and book collector, was born in Auckland. His parents were Henry Thomas Pycroft & Sarah Whiteway Crockwell Alderton. His paternal grandfather was Thomas Pycroft (1807-1892) British administrator and civil servant who served as a member of the Madras Legislative Council from 1862 to 1867. He was the elder brother of British writer James Pycroft, cricketer & writer, who was offered a "writership" by the President of the Board of Control of the British East India Company.
Arthur worked for the NZ Railways Department and became a senior manager, but he retired young after receiving a large inheritance. This gave him more time for his real passion as a naturalist and ornithologist. He organised expeditions, mostly to islands off the coast of the North Island, with a focus on birds and plants. He grew rare plants at his large property in the Auckland suburb of Saint Heliers. Another of his interests was collecting rare books. When his library was put up for sale 40 years after his death, it was dubbed the "last great private library" in New Zealand.
* Minna - was born 20 April 1882. She was a New Zealand painter and scientific illustrator. Her father, James Duncan Harris (1853-1922), was the Railway Workshops Manager at Hillside, Dunedin, manager of the Taranaki section, transferred to the management of the Bay of Islands section and was district manager for the railways at Whangarei. Her mother was Emma Lansley Waller (1856-1925), both buried Purewa. Minna was a second cousin to Noël Brooks Livingston, a Jamaican politician, judge, author and genealogist (his maternal grandparents - Francis & Eleanor Harris - were Minna's paternal grandparents).
Auckland Star, 18 Dec 1936
NZ Artist - Honour In London Mrs A. T. Pycroft, who left on a trip to England early this year with her husband, has had the honour of winning the Grenfell medal (the Royal Horticultural Society's highest honour) for her paintings of New Zealand flora. The paintings had a full window display in New Zealand House, where the exhibit was one of the best that New Zealand has had. At the suggestion of Sir Arthur Hill, the director of Kew Gardens, the paintings were on exhibition at the Royal Horticultural Society's hall, where the award was made. This medal is seldom bestowed for such work. Mr and Mrs Pycroft are spending Christmas with Mr Pycroft's cousin Lady Duncombe, Wood Hall, Shenley Herts.

photo Arthur Thomas & Minna Monica Vere Pycroft

Cecil Roy Pycroft (1900-1975)
* son of Harry Pycroft & Ada Swindell
married Eterina Lilian Denby (1907-1982) in St Matthew's Church, Masterton, 1926
. born in Masterton, a daughter of Walter Henry Denby (1873-1916) & Eterina Mary Power. Her father was killed on the Somme WWI, when she was 8. Her mother next married Sydney Reginald Harris (1892-1961) in Masterton 1921 & had 3 further children. Sydney was a son of Walter Harris & Sarah Jane Wyeth. He had 1st married Fanny Sutherland (1887-1918) in 1913. Fanny died during the Flu Pandemic
* Cecil & Eterina were cremated New Plymouth

Edward Ernest Pycroft (1877-1962)
* son of Henry & Rebecca (featured at top)
married Maude Elizabeth Lodge (1877-1961) in Registrars Office, Wellington 30 Sep 1896
* 4th of 5 known children of Mark Lodge (1848-1930) from Wiltshire & Margaret Redding (1848-1916) from County Clare, Ireland
their known children
* 1896 - 1981 Edward James Pycroft
. Edward was born in Wellington and educated at East Christchurch School. He served in WWI as Gunner 2/1816, NZ Field Artillery, 5th Reinforcements, enlisting from 76 Mathesons Rd, Linwood, Christchurch. His father Edward, at the same address, was next of kin. He landed at Gaba Tepe 8 Aug 1915. He was awarded the Military Medal (MM) in Jan 1918. He also served in WWII twice, as 481980 & 3/17/225. He married Bethia Morton (1894-1981) on 28 Nov 1918 in Edinburgh, Scotland
* 1898 - 1970 Ernest Arthur Pycroft (+McClure)
* 1910 - 2007 Mavis Eleanor Pycroft (+Christiansen)

Eric Pycroft (1924-2007)
* son of Ernest Pycroft & Fanny Morton McClure
. Eric served in the Jayforce as Private 651779 with the NZ Army Service Corps, British Commonwealth Occupation Force in Japan. He enlisted from Christchurch as a Farmhand. He travelled by the 'Rand Kanimbla' in late Aug 1947 and was stationed at Chofu & Nagasaki. He returned on the 'Westralia' to Sydney then the Catalina flying boat to Auckland, arriving at Christchurch 28 Jan 1948, marrying Anne 7 days later.
he married Anne Irene Joy Haynes (1923-2020) in 1948 in Christchurch
* Anne was born in Christchurch, the 2nd of 4 children of Albert Henry Haynes (1883-1964) & his 1st wife, Annie Dorothy 'Dolly' Haden (1892-1944).
. they had 4 children .
* . son Pycroft (+Neilson)
* . daughter Pycroft (+Nicol)
* . daughter Pycroft (+Scott)
* . daughter Pycroft (+Willoughby +Graham)
* Albert next married Mabel May Hazell (nee Watts, 1889-1961) in 1946. Mabel had 1st married Ivor Hazell (1862-1933) in 1915
The Press, 12 Sep 2020 PYCROFT, Anne Irene Joy. Passed away peacefully in her sleep at Summerset at Wigram on September 9, 2020 in her 98th year. Much loved wife of the late Eric. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Barry and Dawn, Margaret and Keith Nicol, Maureen and Steve Scott, Irene and Keith Graham. A very much loved grandma, (8 named) & great-grandma (7 named)
.
Ernest Arthur Pycroft (1898-1970)
* son of Edward Ernest Pycroft & Maude Elizabeth Lodge
married Fanny Morton McClure (1903-1972) in 1923 at her father's home in Christchurch.
* 4th of 10 children of Joseph Miller McClure (1869-1954) & Sarah Carr (1898-1954)
their known children
* 1923 - Stanley Pycroft (+Heslop)
* 1924 - 2007 Eric Pycroft (+Haynes)
* 1926 - 1990 Dorothy Eleanor Pycroft (+Miller)
* 1930 - 1971 Ralph Pycroft (+Olsen +Frew)
* 1938 - 1938 Robert Edward Joseph Pycroft (9 days)
* 1942 - 2011 Neil Pycroft (+Palmer)
* 1946 - Kenneth Pycroft
* 1950 - 2003 Edwin Joseph Pycroft (+Honeywell +Dixon)

Frank Pycroft (1873-1960)
* son of Henry & Rebecca (featured at top)
married Phoebe Blandford (1877-1970) in 1894 in Wellington.
* Phoebe was born at sea, 6th of 11 children of James Blandford (1841-1925) & Mary Ann Gore (1845-1928)
their known children
* 1895 - 1984 William Frank Pycroft (+Barrett)
. Phoebe was living at Aparima avenue, Miramar, Wellington, when her mother died there in 1928

Frederick 'John' Pycroft (1867-1946)
* son of Henry & Rebecca (featured at top)
married Sarah Caroline/Catherine Borland (1861-1959) in the Wesleyan Church, Christchurch 1 Jan 1887
* Sarah was born 14 Nov 1867 in County Tyrone, 6th of 9 children of James Borland (1828-1914) from County Tyrone & Emma Wardley (1838-1878) from England
their known children
* 1888 - 1889 Ethel Alice Pycroft (5 weeks)
* 1890 - 1890 Alice Ethel Pycroft (3 months)
* 1892 - 1976 Edith Agnes Pycroft (+Flynn)
* 1894 - 1973 Frederick George Pycroft (+Franklin +Borland, nee Hansen)
Manawatu Standard, 2 Jan 1937 Golden Wedding PYCROFT-BORLAND - On January 1st 1887, at the Wesleyan Church, East Belt, Christchurch, by the Rev Geo. Bond, Sarah Caroline Borland, third daughter of the late James Borland, to Frederick Pycroft, second son of the late James Pycroft, Christchurch.
* Sarah next married John Thomas Rowe (1875-1958) in 1948.
. John is buried at Addington, Christchurch. Sarah is buried Terrace End with 1st husband, in Terrace End, Palmerston North.

Frederick Franklin 'Fred' Pycroft (1920-2010)
* son of Frederick 'John' George Pycroft & Edith Harriett Franklin
Manawatu Standard, 4 March 1932 The many friends of Mr and Mrs Pycroft, junr., of Napier and until recently, of this town, will be pleased to learn of the success of their son Fred in long distance running events at the Napier Amateur Athletic and Cycling Club's meetings, he having won several mile and half-mile handicaps during the past season. In the final event of the season on Saturday, he won the Herbert Smith Cup in halk-mile championship for primary school boys.
married Noeline Lucy Downes (1921-1978) in 1942
* born in Napier, a daughter of Francis Henry Downes (1897-1968) & Martha Myrtle Edwards (1900-1962)
Fred next married Mary Anna Lockhart White (nee Martin 1919-2005) in 1980
* born 10 Oct 1919 in Belfast, a daughter of Charles Spence Summers Martin & Elizabeth Jane Whyte of Belfast (her mother died during her birth). Mary had 1st married John Hall 'Jack' Webb (1918-1979) in NZ 1940. John was a son of Leonard Webb & Priscilla Crease
. Fred died 12 July 2010, aged 90, after a 5 car crash near Belmont, Lower Hutt. He was taken to Hutt Hospital, transferred to the spinal unit at Christchurch Hospital, but died as a result of his injuries

Frederick George Pycroft (1894-1973)
* son of Frederick Pycroft & Sarah Borland
married Edith Harriett Franklin (1897-1960) in Palmerston North in 1915.
* 1 of 14 known children of Sidney Franklin (1871-1950), born Oxfordshire & Annie Mary Thessman (1876-1945), born Marton
. Frederick served as Private 48262 with the 26th Reinforcements, F. Company, NZEF. He embarked June-Aug 1917 on the Willochra. Edith was his next of kin at 27 Pitt St., Palmerston North.
their known children
* 1915 - 1993 Eileen Edith Pycroft (+Rees)
* 1917 - 1976 Phyllis Annie Pycroft (+Whyte)
.. 13 Dec 1917 Advice was received yesterday by Mrs F. G. Pycroft, of Pitt street, that her husband, Private F. G. Pycroft, is in Endell street Hospital, London, suffering from 'trench feet' (a condition that killed over 77,000 WWI soldiers)
* 1920 - 2010 Frederick Franklin 'Freddie' Pycroft (+ Downes +Martin)
* In April 1923 Edith held the wedding reception at her home in Worcester street, of her brother, Eric Roger Walter Franklin (1901-1975), when he married Elsie Koehler/Mathieson (1899-1927), base born daughter of Clara Koehler, later married Donald Mathieson. Edith's daughter, Eileen Pycroft was one of the flower girls.
Elsie died 5 years later aged 28.
Manawatu Standard, 8 Sep 1931 FRANKLIN - In loving memory of our dear Elsie, who passed away September 8, 1927. We lover her and still remember. Even should all the world forget. Inserted by her loving brother and sister, F. and E. Pycroft and family, (Napier), also S. and G. Dalefield (sister, Sydney Ann), K. and W. Lissington (sister, Kathleen Julia Janeta) (Palmerston North)
* Eric next married Iris Pateman Tweeddale (1907-1974) in 1931.
Frederick next married Ethel Violet Borland (nee Hansen 1894-1977) in Christchurch in 1963. They were both 69.
* Ethel was 1 of 12/15? children of Mathias Christian Hansen (1857-1945) & Caroline Christina Petersen/Johansen(1853-1940), from Denmark, buried Geraldine. She had first married Henry Charles Borland (1890-1961) in 1915. Son of Charles Borland & Emma Jane Mullins.
. NOTE . Ethel's 1st father-in-law, Charles Borland (1865-1896), was a brother of Sarah Caroline Borland (1867-) who married Frederick Pycroft (1867-1946), Ethel's 2nd father-in-law (albeit both deceased at the time of her marriages).
known children of Henry & Ethel Borland
* 1916 - 1981 Arthur Herbert Borland (+Edwards)
* 1918 - 2015 Maurice Raymond Borland (+McMillan)
. Shoe-fitter & Salesman, 31 Rosebery St, Spreydon, Christchurch. He died in Sydney.
* 1921 - 1991 Clarence Henry 'Clarrie' Borland (+Hooper)
Manawatu Standard, 22 April 1919 FRIENDLY SOCIETIES. During the evening opportunity was taken by Bro H. Sharman to appeal for the support of Bro. F. Pycroft, who as the nominee of the local friendly societies would contest the next Palmerston North Hospital Board election. In a brief speech Bro Pycroft said that it was time the societies were presented on the Board. If elected he would endeavour to do his best for the societies and the working man in general (applause).
Manawatu Standard, 9 June 1920 FRIENDLY SOCIETIES. The half-yearly meeting of the Oroua Lodge of Druids was held last night. The officers are: A.D., Bro. F. G. Pycroft'

Henry 'Harry' Pycroft (1869-1943)
* son of Henry & Rebecca (featured at top)
married Ada Swindell (1876-1937) in Wellington 1894
* Ada was born 20 Jan 1876, 1 of 11 children of James Swindell/Swindale (1842-1890) & Mary Ann Thompson (1845-1921)
their known children
* 1894 - 1916 Claude Pycroft (KIA Somme)
. Claude served as Rifleman 25/228 with the 3rd Battalion, B Company, NZRB. His parents Henry & Ada, as next of kin, were living in Jubilee Rd., Khandallah, Wellington. He was killed in action on the Somme, Northern France, 15 Sep 1916 aged 22.
* 1900 - 1975 Cecil Roy Pycroft (+Denby)
* 1902 - 1955 Evelyn Thelma Pycroft (+Larkin)

Henry Thomas Pycroft (1842-1909)
* born in Bath, Somerset. His father was Thomas Pycroft (1807-1892) British administrator and civil servant who served as a member of the Madras Legislative Council from 1862 to 1867.
married Sarah Whiteway Crockwell Alderton (1848-1895) in Christ Church, Wanganui 1872
* born in Brighton, Sussex, Daughter of Charles William Alderton (1822-1890) & Sarah Whiteway Crockwell (1728-1894). Her father Saint Pancras, Middlesex. Her mother is buried in Christ Church, Whangarei.
their known children
* 1874 - 1922 Minnie Catherine Pycroft (didn't marry)
. acted as next of kin for both her brothers in WWI. PYCROFT - On November 7, Minnie Catherine, beloved eldest daughter of the late H. T. Pycroft, Parnell. Interment private.
* 1875 - 1971 Arthur Thomas Pycroft (+Harris)
* 1877 - 1959 Frances Sarah Pycroft (didn't marry)
* 1882 - 1928 Herbert Henry Pycroft (+Evans)
* 1888 - 1978 Robert George James 'Bob' Pycroft (+Evans)
.. Herbert & Robert married Evans sisters
* 1889 - 1964 Alice Ethel Pycroft (didn't marry)
* Henry Thomas Pycroft was the head teacher of the Church of England Grammar School. He & Sarah lived at Gibraltar Crescent, Parnell, Auckland. They are buried at St Mark's Anglican Church Cemetery, Remuera.
note also see Arthur's bio at top

Herbert Henry Pycroft (1882-1928)
* son of Henry Thomas Pycroft & Sarah Whiteway Crockwell Alderton
. Herbert served as Lance Sergeant 44951 with the Reinforcements, J Company, NZ Rifle Brigade. His next of kin was his sister, Minnie Catherine Pycroft of 23 Balfour Rd., Parnell, Auckland.
he married Gertrude Offley Evans (1899-1986) in 1922
* Gertrude was a daughter of John Henry Evans & Mary Elizabeth Clements. Her sister Leah married Herbert's brother Robert.
Auckland Sun, 28 Nov 1928 .. Herbert Henry Pycroft, returned soldier, was found hanging from a beam beneath his residence, 23 Balfour Road, Parnell, by his sister Frances Sarah Pycroft, with whom he was living . more at link
* Gertrude next married Herbert Ralph Kendon (1886-1966) in 1950 as his 3rd wife. Herbert 1st married Margaret Jane Lily Hamilton (1890-1921) in Gisborne 1913. He next married Grace Kniest Maley (1884-1949) in 1922.

James 'Jim' Pycroft (1862-1950)
* son of Henry & Rebecca (featured at top)
married Mary Ann 'Polly' Cox (1863-1956) in Oxford Terrace Baptist Church, Christchurch 8 Dec 1883
* daughter of William Joseph Cox & Christian Haigh from England, died Christchurch.
of note Polly's brother, Joseph Thompson Cox, married Louisa Jarvis in the Church Of The Good Shepherd, Matheson’s Road, Phillipstown, Christchurch in March 1881. Polly was one of the two witnesses, the other was James Pycroft, whom she married 2 years later.
their only child
* 1902 - 1987 Alice May Pycroft
. * in 1925 Alice was a spinster teacher at Motunau
. * in 1950 Miss Alice Pycroft was entertained at an evening function given by the Phillipstown School Committee and the Home and School Association, to mark the completion of her teaching career, 15 years of which have been served in the Phillipstown School. Mr C. S. Thompson represented the Education Board. All of the speakers emphasised Miss Pycroft's whole-hearted co-operation with the committee, the Home and School Association and the staff in everything which concerned the welfare of the children of the school. She was presented with a silver tea service by the two bodies represented and also received presents from the pupils and from the staff of the school.
Press, 8 Dec 1948 Patinum Wedding
Mr and Mrs James Pycroft (Opawa), will celebrate the 65th anniversary of their wedding to-day. They were married in the Oxford Terrace Baptist Church on December 8, 1883 and both have lived in New Zealand for more than 70 years. Mr Pycroft came from his birthplace, Portsmouth, in the sailing ship Waitangi in 1878 and Mrs Pycroft had arrived in Christchurch from her home in Hull, Yorkshire, by the Rakaia five years earlier (26.4.1874).
Twice since their arrival in the Dominion Mr and Mrs Pycroft have visited England, the last occasion being shortly before they celebrated their golden wedding. Until his retirement 22 years ago Mr Pycroft was engaged in the building trade at Lyttelton. For many years he was a member of the Opawa School Committee and took an active interest in the Canterbury School Committees' Association, of which he is the oldest living life member. He is also a life member of the Canterbury Automobile Association. Mr and Mrs Pycroft have lived in Cholmondeley avenue, Opawa, for the last 41 years. Their only daughter, Miss Alice Pycroft, is a school teacher in Christchurch.
Press, 2 Nov 1949 Opawa School, Recollections Of Old Pupils Associations with the Opawa School of which the seventy-seventh jubilee celebrations concluded last evening, data back to 1874 for Mrs J. Pycroft, of 26 Cholmondeley avenue, Opawa. Mrs Pycroft, who is now in her eighty-seventh year, was the oldest former girl pupil present at the celebrations. None of her old classmates attended. Mrs Pycroft, who was formerly Miss Mary Cox, came to New Zealand at the age of 11 with her parents in April 1874. In May of the same year she enrolled at the Opawa School, which had then been open two years. There were only about 30 scholars at the school in those days .. she recalls walking to school in winter 'over the boot tops in mud' .. daughter Alice received her first lesson in the same room in which her mother was taught and later taught at the school for a time .. more here
Press, 12 Dec 1950
PYCROFT - On December 11 1950,at Christchurch, James (Jim), dearly loved husband of Mary Ann Pycroft, of 36 Cholmondeley Avenue, Opawa, loved father of Alice and brother-in-law of Annie Cox, in his 89th year. No flowers by request.

James Morton Pycroft (1920-2012)
* son of Edward James Pycroft & Bethia Morton, who married in Edinburgh, Scotland
. James served in WWII, 1943 & 1945 as Sergeant 260587 with the NZ Medical Corps, 2nd NZEF. He enlisted as a Shop Assistant of 9 Marcroft St., Woolston, Christchurch. His mother Bethia was his next of kin of the same address.
married Irene Delcie Robinson (1931-1999) in Greymouth 11 Nov 1964

Lansley Thomas James Pycroft (1914-2002)
* son of Arthur & Minna (see top)
. Lansley enlisted for WWII as Y.M.C.A. Field Secretary of Palmerston North in 1942 & 1945. He served as 71864 with the 2nd NZEF. His next of kin was his mother, Mrs Minna Monica Vere Pycroft of 42 Edmund St., St Heliers, Auckland
he married Nevaana 'Neva Anna' Maria Marai (1923-2012) in 1946
* Neva was born in Trieste, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
their children
1950 - 1980 Ralph Thomas Pycroft (buried Purewa)
- Nevaccia 'Neva' Pycroft
NZ Herald, 15 Oct 2012 PYCROFT, Neva Anna Maria. Passed away peacefully on the 12th October 2012, in her 90th year. Treasured and adored wife of Lee (deceased) and much loved and loving mother of Ralph (deceased) and Neva. Loved mother-in-law of Neil and beloved grandmother of Cherrie, Chrissie, Tony, Jo, and Nikki, and great grandmother of Tane, Zoe, and Nina. A gentle and gracious wife, mother and grandmother, reunited at last with her beloved husband and son in the presence of the Lord. (2nd Corinthians 5:8) A service honouring Neva's life will be held at All Saints Chapel, Purewa Cemetery

Ralph Pycroft (1928-1971)
* son of Ernest Arthur Pycroft & Fanny Morton McClure
Press, 15 Sep 1947 Ralph Pycroft, aged 19 years, of 7 Port Hills road, Christchurch, was admitted to the Christchurch Public Hospital last evening, suffering from concussion and lacerations which he received when knocked over by a motorcar at the corner of Worcester and Manchester streets about 7.30 last evening. His condition late last night was reported to be satisfactory.
married Joyce Evelyn Olsen (1930-2021) in 1950
. In the Christchurch Supreme Court, 13 Sep 1968: Lionel Robert Stanilton Cross (1929-2009) v Janice Butler Cross (nee Hamilton) & Ralph Pycroft, a labourer, co-respondent and Joyce Evelyn Pycroft v Ralph Pycroft & Janice Butler Cross, married woman, co-respondent
Ralph next married Muriel Ethel Frew (1928-2011)

Reginald William Hogarth Pycroft (1921-2021)
* son of William Frank Pycroft & Winnifred Barrett. Brother of Lorna below.
. Reginald enlisted as a Fitter of 247 Willis St., Wellington. He served in WWII as Private 255357 with the Infantry Brigade, 2nd NZEF. His next of kin was his mother of 13 Aparama Ave., Miramar, Wellington. He was a member of the Porirua RSA.
he married Ivy Mary Pattinson (1925-2014) in 1946
. 5 Aug 2021 Reginald William Hogarth 'Reg' Pycroft: 255357 Cpl R. W. H. Pycroft, 24 (NZ) Bn, 2 NZEF. Passed peacefully on Thursday 5th August 2021 at Wellington Regional Hospital in his 100th year. Now at peace with the Lord. Dearly loved husband of the late Ivy. Much loved Dad. Treasured Grandad. A service to celebrate Reg's life will be held at St Andrew's Anglican Church, 11 Steyne Avenue, Plimmerton

Robert George James 'Bob' Pycroft (1888-1978)
* son of Henry Thomas Pycroft & Sarah Whiteway Crockwell Alderton.
. Robert served in WWI as Rifleman 25/453 with the 3rd Battalion, D Company, NZ Rifle Brigade, embarking Feb-March 1916 on the Ulimaroa. His next of kin was his sister, Minnie Catherine Pycroft (1874-1922 spinster), Balfour Rd., Parnell, Auckland.
he married Leah Handsworth Evans (1896-1973) in Holy Trinity Church, Gisborne 1919
* Leah was born in Gisborne, a daughter of John Henry Evans (1867-1941) & Mary Clements (1869-1917). She attended Mangapapa School and enjoyed entertaining, singing at many concerts and benefits. Her sister Gertrude married Robert's brother Herbert
Poverty Bay Herald, 29 April 1919
PYCROFT-EVANS A pretty and popular wedding was solemnised in the Holy Trinity Church this afternoon, when Miss Leah Handsworth Evans, second daughter of Mr J. H. Evans, Gisborne, was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Mr Robert George James Pycroft, Parnell, Auckland, by the Rev H. Packe. The bride, who was attired in crepe-de-chine veiled with ninon with silver lace and bead trimmings and wearing the customary veil, looked charming and was given away by her father. Miss Gertrude Evans, youngest sister of the bride, was bridesmaid and looked nice in a primrose crepe-de-chine dress with a georgette overgown and black hat and carried a pretty bouquet. Mr Percy O'Meara acted in the capacity of best man. After the ceremony at the church, the guests were entertained at the residence of the bride's father, "The Moorings", Fox street, when the usual toasts were honored. Mr and Mrs Pycroft leave by the steamer to-night for Dunedin, where the honeymoon will be spent. The bridegroom has only recently returned after a period of four years on active service, in the course of which he was neither wounded nor ill. Prior to enlisting he was in the New Zealand Insurance Co's Gisborne office. He has now been discharged from the forces and resumes his civil occupation in the Christchurch office of the company, in which cith Mr and Mrs Pycroft will settle.

Stanley Pycroft (1923-)
* son of Ernest Arthur Pycroft & Fanny Morton McClure
married Freda Daphne Heslop (1929-2017) in 1951
The Press, 19 Aug 2017 PYCROFT, Freda Daphne, On Tuesday, August 15, 2017, passed away at Christchurch, with her family by her side. Dearly loved wife of Stanley, loved mother and mother-in-law of Stanley Linden and Maree,Yvonne and Trevor and Ewen and Lisa, loved Grandma and loved Nan. Special thanks to the staff at Woodcote Retirement Village and Ward 24 Christchurch Hospital for the care they took of Freda.

William 'Bill' Pycroft (1882-1954)
* son of Henry & Rebecca (featured at top)
married Edith Mary Lepper (1884-1942) in Baptist Church, Brooklyn, Wellington 1906
* daughter of William Rigden Lepper & Caroline Sarah Jackson
their known children
* 1907 - 1984 Ruby May Pycroft (+Parker)
* 1917 - 2006 William James Pycroft (+Butt)
. William was into yachting and was a member of the Paremata Club. Edith was a member of the Paremata Women's Institute.
* Nov 1927, Mr Pycroft's 'Tui' (originally named Eynin) is expected back in the Bay shortly after overhaul in her owner's backyard.
* Feb 1931, Bill Pycroft's 'Tui' scooped the handicap boats up one after another, eventually finishing only a few seconds ahead of the 'Miloed' with the 'Maire' a few lengths behind in third position.
* Jan 1933, In the handicap for second-class centreboarders, Bill Pycroft-s 'Tui' showed a return to form, winning handsomely form the 'Ianthe' with the 'Oreroa' third.
* Jan 1948 Summer's Best Fish Story. A resident of Paremata, Mr W. Pycroft, using a sailing dinghy as a landing net, caught a 17lb schnapper (7.7kg) with his bare hands recently. Mr Pycroft was sailing on Paremata Harbour with his brother-in-law when they sighted the schnapper feeding on a bank of cockles. Although he thought he had little chance of catching the fish, Mr Pycroft leaned over the side of the boar, while his brother-in-law sailed it quietly up to the schnapper. Reaching down, Mr Pycroft grabbed the fish by both hands round its tail. It struggled furiously and he could barely hold it. His brother-in-law then left the tiller anc came to the leeward side to help him. The extra weight added to the pull of the struggling fish, proved too much for the boat, which turned on her side, spilling the fish and the fishermen into waist-deep water. Still hanging on grimly to his prize, Mr Pycroft managed to get the fish into the swamped boar. His brother-in-law righted her and they baled her out and brought home their catch. Local residents, until presented with the proof, were unanimous in declaring the episode to be the summer's best fish story.

William Frank Pycroft (1895-1984)
* son of Frank Pycroft & Phoebe Blandford.
.. William served in WWI as Trooper 11/2361 35160 with the Wellington Mounted Rifles, B Squadron, NZEF. His next of kin was his father Frank Pycroft of Edinburgh Ave., Miramar, Wellington. He served in WWII as 35160.
married Winifred Barrett (1898-1987) in 1921
* 1 of 11 children of James George Barrett & Emma Jane Arnold
Evening Post, 12 Feb 1921 The wedding took place recently at the Congregational Church, Constable-street, of Miss Winifred Barrett, third daughter of Mr and Mrs James Barrett, Thorndon-quay and Mr William Frank Pycroft, only son of Mr and Mrs Frank Pycroft, Miramar. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a pretty wedgewood blue costume with a dainty leghorn hat trimmed with blue and pink and carried a bouquet of white roses and gypsophila, with blue tulle streamers. The bridesmaid, Miss Stella Munday, of Christchurch, wore a frock of cream gabardine, handsomely braided and a hat of apricot crepe de chine with a crown of rose foliage; she also carried a bouquet of apricot coloured cactus dahlias, with streamers of pink tulle. Little Ngronga Tanroy made a charming bridesamid in white silk and pale blue tulle sash and bow; she carried a posy of blue and white flowers. The bridegroom's gift to the bride was a gold and jewel brooch and to each of the bridesmaids a gold brooch set with aquamarines and pearls. After the ceremony a creption was held in the Masonic Hall, Seatoun, where a very pleasant afternoon and evening was spent. dances and items being given by Mrs Stevens, Mrs Norton-Taylor, Mr Norton-Taylor and Mrs Gerrie.
their known children
* 1921 - 2021 Reginald William Hogarth Pycroft (+Pattinson)
* 1929 - 2003 Lorna Pycroft (+Ross)

William James Pycroft (1917-2006)
* son of William Pycroft & Edith Mary Lepper
married Winifred Gean Pearl Butt (1914-1983) in 1939
* 7th of 7 children of Walter Albert Edward Butt (1878-1954) & Ada Clara Haines (1878-1950). Her paternal grandfather was Master mariner, Captain Richard Groombridge Butt (1831-1909)

William John 'Bill' Pycroft (1879-1975)
* born in Rakaia, 6 Dec 1879, a son of William John Pycroft (1850-1933) & Martha Edney (1850-1872), from Alverstoke, died New Plymouth. Brother of Mary Ann below.
* his grandparents were John William Pycroft (1829-1906) & Ann West Jones (1830-1839) (see 'Orphans' at end)
. William served in the Boer War (South African War 1899-1902) as Private 7807 with the D Squadron, South Island Regiment, 8 Contingent, NZ Mounted Rifles. He enlisted from Ashburton and embarked on the 'Kent' 12 March 1902. His father, William John Pycroft was his next of kin.
he married Fannie Hodson (1879-1948) in Taranaki 1903
* Fannie was born in New Plymouth, 1 of 14 children of Francis Thomas 'Frank' Hodson (1845-1936) & Dianah Hannah Jakper/Jacob (1849-1931)
their known children
* 1902 - 2001 Clara Ann Pycroft (+Harkins)
* 1905 - 1976 William Leslie George Pycroft (+White)
* 1908 - 2006 Elsie Mary Pycroft (+Cosbrook)
* 1910 - 1937 Doris Pycroft (+Allen)
* 1912 - 1999 Ina Pycroft (+Grondin)

William Leslie George Pycroft (1905-1976)
* (more often just Leslie George Pycroft), born 6 Oct 1905 in New Plymouth, son of William John Pycroft & Fannie Hodson
. attended Fitzroy School. Won a special prize when he was 13 for coming 1st in the sack race. Attendance certificates for full attendance in Standards 2 & 3.
. In 1933 he was living in a whare at Inaha, Manaia, when he reported that a pair of trousers valued at 27/6 & a singlet valued at 7/6 had been stolen out of his whare. The case was heard in the Hawera Court and farm hand, Richard William Maddock, aged 23 admitted the offence. He was told off, got 6 months probation and told to return the trousers.
married Pamela Ethel Marjory White in 1939


. PYCROFT . BRIDES
Clara Ann Pycroft (1902-2001)
* daughter of William John Pycroft & Fannie Hodson
married John Harkins (1896-1978) in 1937

Bethia Short Pycroft (1918-1985)
* daughter of Edward James Pycroft & Bethia Morton, who married in Edinburgh, Scotland.
married Valdermar Berthold Marshall (1914-1991) in Christchurch 1943
* Valdemar was born in Wangaratta, Victoria, Australia, a son of George Henry Marshall (1882-1952) & Henrietta Matilda Lund (1888-1978 born in Bulla, 1 of 16 children). He was an Auditor in Wellington & Christchurch. He had siblings born in Christchurch, George Ernest Marshall (1917-1996 +Hill +Campbell), Rex Henry Marshall (1921-2002 +Sparks). His father is buried in Victoria, his mother in NZ.

Doris Pycroft (1910-1937)
* daughter of William John Pycroft & Fannie Hodson
married Cecil James Allen (1900-1979) in 1930

Dorothy Eleanor Pycroft (1926-1990)
* daughter of Ernest Arthur Pycroft & Fanny Morton McClure
married Leslie Alfred Miller (1930-2012) in 1949
their known children
- Barry Wayne Miller
- Ivan Anthony Miller
1952 - Colleen Joan Miller
1959 - Clifford John Miller
1969 - Patricia Anne Miller
. Christchurch, March 1963 Leslie Alfred Miller, failing to give way at sign, find £4
. Christchurch, 22 Jan 1964 A charge of dangerous driving against Leslie Alfred Miller, a freezing worker, was amended to one of careless driving. The charge arose from an accident in Aldwins road at 7.45pm on August 10 1963. Miller was alleged to have passed another car and collided with a car driven in the opposite direction by Robin Reynolds Dale. The Magistrate said it seemed incredible that such a time should elapse before a case was heard.
. In 1967 Leslie Alfred Miller was a labourer, of Main North road, Kaiapoi.
. Christchurch, 25 Aug 1969 A car was badly damaged when control of it was lost in the shingle on the Double Corner Road, Amberley and it rolled over about 4.30p.m. on Saturday. Four members of a family were travelling in the car which was badly damaged. Leslie Alfred Miller, the driver of the car, suffered head injuries. Dorothy Miller suffered arm and leg injuries. Clifford John Miller, aged 10 of 130 Main North Road, Kaiapoi, was admitted to the Christchurch Hospital suffering from head, chest and back injuries and shock. Patricia Anne Miller, an infant and Colleen Joan Miller, aged 17, suffered shock. They were treated at the casualty department of the Christchurch Hospital.

Edith Agnes Pycroft (1892-1976)
* daughter of Frederick 'John Pycroft & Sarah Caroline Borland
married Thomas Percy Flynn (1890-1922) in 1912
their known children
* 1913 - 1993 Moritz Frederic Lutzen Flynn (+Brett)
. 14 Dec 1922 Mr Thomas Percy Flynn, who died at Palmerston North, had, for the past two years, been closely connected with musical activities in that centre. The late Mr Flynn took ill about three months ago when, following on a nervous breakdown, he contracted influenza, which eventually developed into pneumonia. A native of Birmingham, the deceased came to New Zealand about fifteen years ago.
Edith next married Harry Taylor in 1952

Edith May Pycroft (1885-1972)
* daughter of Henry & Rebecca (featured at top)
married Maurice Patrick Finnigan (1891-1971) in Wellington 1915
* 1 of 12 children of Daniel Finnigan (1864-1924), born County Cork & Catherine 'Kate' Hallasey (1866-1944), born Napier
Evening Post, 7 June 1915 At St Mary of the Angel's Church, Boulcott-street, Miss Edith Pycroft, youngest daughter of Mrs R. Pycroft, of this city, was married to Mr Maurice Finnigan. The bride wore a gown of silk voile prettily trimmed with Irish lace. She wore a wreath and veil and carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums and maidenhair fern. The bridesmaids were Miss Nellie Finnigan, of Nelson, sister of the bridegroom and Miss Myrtle Jackson, of Brooklyn, niece of the bride, while Mr George E. Bradley was best man.
their known children
* 1916 - 2000 Myra Kathleen Finnigan (spinster, buried Makara)
* 1916 - 1916 Eileen Edith Finnigan (aged 1 minute)
* 1920 - Teresa Mary Finnigan
* 1921 - Raymond Finnigan
* 1923 - 2002 Joan Finnigan (+Murrow)
* Edith & Maurice are buried Taita Lawn

Eileen Edith Pycroft (1915-1993)
* daughter of Frederick George Pycroft & Edith Harriett Franklin
* attended West End School in Palmerston North. In Oct 1924 she was awarded a special prize in the under 11, school fancy dress ball.
married Cyril Raymond George Rees (1915-1999) in Napier 1939
* son of George Lewis Rees & Margaret Ellen Stanford.
Manawatu Standard, 22 May 1939 REES-PYCROFT. On April 8, 1939, at Napier, by Rev Canon A. Hodge, Eileen Edith, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs F. George, younger son of Mrs M. H. Rees, also of Napier.
of note George's brother, Douglas Alexander Rees (1914-1996), married Nancy Netta Hooper (1915-2018) in 1939. Netta lived to be 103.
Manawatu Standard, 13 March 1943 REES - At 'Rawhiti' Nelson Crescent, Napier, on March 9 1943, to Mr and Mrs Ray Rees, nee Eileen Pycroft, a daughter. Both well.
* Eileen died 31 March 1993 aged 77, in a car accident in Whakarongo, (between Ashhurst & Palmerston North)

Elizabeth Ann 'Lizzie' Pycroft (1875-1944)
* daughter of Henry & Rebecca (featured at top)
Lizzie had a daughter
* 1892 - 1894 Jessie May Pycroft (buried Karori)
married Joseph Gee in Wellington 1894
. they had a son
*1904 - 1974 William Joseph Gee
Lizzie next married Hermann Stephens in Wellington 1912
they had a son
* 1913 - 1986 Vincent Edward Wallace Gee Stephens (+Barter)

Ellen 'Nellie' Pycroft (1880-1965)
* daughter of Henry & Rebecca (featured at top)
married Alfred James Jackson in 1901
their known children
* 1902 - 1952 George Alfred James Jackson (+Burn)
* 1905 - 1991 Myrtle May Jackson (+Stockbridge)
* 1920 - 1951 Norma Evelyn Jackson (+Rose)

Elsie Mary Pycroft (1908-2006)
* daughter of William John Pycroft & Fannie Hodson
married William Henry Cosbrook (1904-1990) in 1932
* 8th of 12 children of George Cosbrook (1857-1937) & Ada Bertha Cole (1874-1937)
their known children
*1933 - 1992 Maurice Cosbrook (+Western)

Evelyn Thelma Pycroft (1902-1955)
* daughter of Henry Pycroft & Ada Swindell
married William Alexander Larkin (1899-1951) in 1924
* son of John Alexander Larkin & Annie Elizabeth Warner
Evening Post, 5 Feb 1924
LARKIN-PYCROFT - on the 16th January 1924, at St Andrew's Church, The Terrace, by the Rev D. J. Shaw, William Alexander, of Ngaio, to Evelyn Thelma, the only daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Pycroft, Khandallah.
they had 8 children (5 sons, 3 daughters) all born in the Wairarapa & Hutt Valley

Gertrude 'Offley' Pycroft (nee Evans 1899-1986)
1st married Herbert Henry Pycroft (1882-1928) in 1922. Her sister Leah married his brother Robert.
Gisborne Herald, 25 July 1947 BUSINESS SPECIALS - Ladies' New Hosiery. Just arrived from England. 4/6. 8/6. Pure silk, fully fashioned, 13/3. Ladies' Hand-knitted Gloves; Ladies White Silk Blouses. All sizes. Attractive Easter Gifts for Baby, Rattles, Shoes, Hand-knitted Garments. Infants Silk and Wool vests, Infants Hand-knitted Coat Sets, white, blue and pink. Supper Cloths, Waggon Covers, Dressing Table Sets, All to match, Work them for your Trousseau. Reasonably priced. OFFLEY PYCROFT, 93 Derby Street.
she next married Herbert Ralph Kendon (1886-1966) in 1950

Ina Pycroft (1912-1999)
* daughter of William John Pycroft & Fannie Hodson
* In 1925 Ina attended the children's Fancy Dress Ball in Opunake.
* In Jan 1936 Ina, a domestic aged 24 of New Plymouth, was in the Palmerston North Magistrate's Court pleaded guilty to obtaining credit by fraud to the extent of 17s 6d and obtaining a pair of shoes from Oliver's Ltd. Detective Power said that she had stated she was a member of the hospital. She was admitted to probation for 6 months.
married Leonard Grondin (1903-1989)
* 8th of 9 known children of Jean Baptiste Grondin (1851-1927), who was born in Saint-Louis, Ile de la Réunion & Margaret McMullan (1865-1933), born Londonderry, Ireland
In Wellington Court, 23 Aug 1921 aged 18. William was accused of theft, having failed to account for moneys received while carrying out his duties as a Baker's Carter .. he had a brother, Henry Grondin (1896-1981), who gave evidence ..
* Leonard had 1st married Frances Maud Blackie (1908-1982) in 1924
their known children
1924 - 2003 Leonard Jean Baptiste Grondin
* Leonard's parents were interred Karori. Leonard & his wives, Frances & Ina were cremated at New Plymouth

June Evelyn Pycroft (1924-2013)
* daughter of Edward James Pycroft & Bethia Morton, who married in Edinburgh, Scotland.
married Denis Andrew Peters Dingle (1926-2005) in Wellington 24 Sep 1947
* born in St Austell, Cornwall, England, possibly a son of Albert Dingle (1905-1963) & Elizabeth Marshall Dove (1906-1997)
3 known children
23 Nov 2013 at Melrose Lifecare, Tauranga, aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife and friend of the late Dan, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Wayne and Karen and Lynda, loved nana of Troy and Sam, Kim, Siane, Logan and Mel, Hayden and Liz, great grandmother to Finn, Nathaniel, Gabrielle and Braxx. Special thanks to the staff at Melrose for their care, compassion and support.

Lorna Grace Pycroft (1929-2003)
* daughter of William Frank Pycroft & Winnifred Barrett. Sister of Reginald above
* Lorna was a bridesmaid in Feb 1938, at St Giles Church, Kilbirnie, when her mother's sister, Grace Irene Barrett, married Albert James Chinnock
* In Aug 1940 the Seatoun branch of the Women's National Reserve held a social afternoon in the Bowling Club pavilion to celebrate the 20th birthday of the branch. The programme consisted of songs by Mrs Duncan, a musical sketch by Miss Clarice Brown and her pupils, Lorna Pycroft and Doreen Earp.
married Dennis Arthur Ross (1928-1950) in 1950

Mary Ann Pycroft (1878-)
* born in Alverstoke, daughter of William John Pycroft (1850-1933) & Martha Edney (1850-1872), both buried New Plymouth. Sister of William John Pycroft above
* her grandparents were John William Pycroft (1829-1906) & Ann West Jones (1830-1839) (see 'Orphans' at end)
married George Wilson in 1908
Taranaki Herald, 19 Aug 1908
A quiet wedding was celebrated at the residence of Adjutant Macaulay, Wanganui, on Saturday afternoon, when Mr George Wilson, son of Mr Hamilton Wilson, of New Plymouth, was united in the bonds of matrimony to Miss Pycroft, daughter of Mr Wm. Pycroft of New Plymouth. Adjutant Macaulay officiated. The bride, who was given away by her brother, was attended by Miss R. Wilson and Miss Bennett. Mr H. H. Wilson acted as best man nad Mr E. Richardson as groomsman.
known children
* 1909 - Gwendolyn May Petersen Wilson

Matilda Jane 'Jennie' Pycroft (1878-1956)
* daughter of Henry & Rebecca (featured at top)
married Albert John Allard Boone (1860-1923) in 1903
* Albert was born in Stepney, London to Albert Benjamin Allard Boone & Elizabeth Jemima Shelford
their known children
* 1904 - 1988 Lila Marion Allard Boone (+Dawson)
* 1905 - 1982 Jessie Rebecca Allard Boone (+Maloney)
* 1906 - 2001 Phyllis Maud Allard Boone (+Ross)
* 1908 - 2004 Gladys May Allard Boone (+Marple)
* 1914 - 2007 Albert Allard Boone

Mavis Eleanor Pycroft (1910-2007)
* daughter of Edward Ernest Pycroft & Maude Elizabeth Lodge. Mavis won the Christchurch beauty competition in 1926 when she was 16 and became 'Miss Canterbury'. That she didn't win the Miss New Zealand title was attributed by the judges solely because of her 'tender years'. She later became a ballet teacher.
Auckland Star, 22 Oct 1926 'Sweet Sixteen' Miss Canterbury's Birthday. To-day 'Miss Canterbury' is celebrating her sixteenth birthday in Dunedin and according to telegrams from that city she is having a wonder time. This morning the manager of the Auckland section of the contest sent Miss Pycroft the following telegram:- "Many happy returns to little Miss Canterbury form all her Auckland friends. They are waiting to welcome you." Miss Pycroft replied as follows:- "Many thanks for birthday greetings. Am experiencing wonderful hospitality, in fact, it all seems like a dream. I am looking forward with keen pleasure to the final pageant in Auckland and hope to do credit to Canterbury. The Otago girls are lovely and the competition has been very friendly. I am sure provincial finalists will form a very happy family in Auckland." - Mavis Pycroft.
* Mavis was loved by all during the pageant .. "a little darling, sweet, petite, lovable, innocent, modest - her soul is reflected in her face.
photo Mavis Eleanor Pycroft aged 16, 2nd from right
married Hilmer James Christiansen (1907-1983) in 1932
. 27 May 1944, Prisoner Sentenced SUPREME COURT, Christchurch. Hilmer James Christiansen aged 36, a married man with two children, pleaded guilty to theft and forgery while in the employ of the Department of Agriculture at Timaru. "You got into difficulties and helped yourself to Government funds" said His Honor, Mr Justice Northcroft, "Then you gambled with bookmakers and then kept on in the hope of recouping your losses. It is certainly an unhappy and sordid story, but it is not an unusual one. In such cases it is necessary to impose a sentence of imprisonment as a deterrent to others". Christiansen, he declared, had aggravated his offence by what his Honour called 'a very skilful forgery'. On the forgery charge the prisoner was sentenced to six months imprisonment with hard labour. The same term was imposed for the theft charge, the sentences to be cumulative. Until Christiansen was suspended this year form the department, he had served for 20 years in the South Island, the last four years being spent in Timaru. The peculations, which comprised £197 (May 2019 equivalent of $16,800), began only 12 months ago. When the prisoner was married in 1932 he was on a low-grade salary which, with cuts, was less than £4 weekly for a time ($340 in 2019). The motive responsible for his downfall had been debt.
Mavis next married Joseph Cyril Hands (1903-1967) in Westport 1951
* She died 30 2007 aged 96 & is buried at Ashburton. Her headstone reads .. Remember The Good Times. MAVIS ELEANOR HANDS. 22.10.1910 ~ 30.7.2007. Loved Mum Of Marie, Joe & Fay. Nana OfCavan, Christ, Steven, Colin & Gavin

Phyllis Anne Pycroft (1917-1976)
* daughter of Frederick George Pycroft & Edith Harriett Franklin.
Manawatu Times, 11 Feb 1939 WHYTE-PYCROFT . Mr and Mrs F. G. Pycroft, Nelson Crescent, Napier, announce the engagement of their younger daughter, Phyllis, to Keith, elder son of Mr and Mrs H. Whyte, also of Napier.
married Keith Henry Whyte (1916-2000) in 1940
* born in Napier, a son of Harry Whyte (1895-1986) & Ruby Bull (1892-1974)

Ruby May Pycroft (1907-1984)
* born 15 July 1884, a daughter of William Pycroft & Edith Mary Lepper
married James Parker in 1930
. Ruby died 23 Oct 1984 aged 77. Her ashes were scattered from Purewa

Sarah Caroline Pycroft (nee Borland 1867-1959)
* had 1st married Frederick 'John' Pycroft (1867-1946) in 1887 (see Frederick in Grooms)
next married John Thomas Rowe (1875-1953) in 1948
* John first married Mary Ann Torrens in 1896 in Hastings & had 3 children


Death of WILLIAM HENRY 'James' PYCROFT
Lyttelton Times, 18 June 1907 - On June 8 at 21 Revan's Street, Wellington, James Pycroft, senior, after a short illness; aged sixty-eight. Late of Christchurch. His end was peace.
In Memoriam PYCROFT - In loving memory of my dear husband, James Pycroft, who was called home on the 8th June 1907. Inserted by his loving wife and family.
Also George, beloved son of above, who departed this life on the 15th June 1893. Until the day break and the shadows flee away. Inserted by his loving mother. (died aged 21 from lockjaw (tetanus)

Death of REBECCA PYCROFT
NZ Herald, 6 June 1919 - The body of an elderly widow named Rebecca Pycroft was found lying in a plantation near John Street this afternoon. The deceased resided in John Street and from appearances it was judged that she had been dead for about an hour. A post-mortem examination is to be made and an inquest will be held at the Magistrate's Court.
. WOMAN'S SUICIDE . An inquest was held in Wellington on Friday afternoon by Mr F. V. Frazer S.M., concerning the death of Rebecca Pycroft, a widow, 75 years of age, who was found lying dead in John Street plantation on Thursday afternoon. Evidence was given that the deceased had been in bad health for some time. Constable Walsh said he found the body lying on its face and close by was a bottle which contained poison. A verdict was returned that deceased died through poison self-administered while in a state of extreme depression due to ill-health.


. . EPILOGUE . .
'Orphan Pycroft' will be added here.
John William Pycroft (1829-1906)
* born in Hampshire, England, he married Ann West Jones in Alverstoke on 2 July 1849, served in the Crimean War, arrived in Lyttelton in Aug 1879. First living in Ashburton, they later moved to Taranaki.
* John was a brother of William Henry 'James' Pycroft (1839-1907) who married Rebecca Cate (1844-1919) & arrived on the 'Waitangi,' 13 Oct 1878. (see prologue).
. Their sister, Mary Jane Pycroft (1837-1901) married William George Cate (1840-1918), brother of 'James' wife Rebecca, on 15 Nov 1857 in Gosport, Hampshire. Mary Jane, husband William & their 7 children arrived into Lyttelton 9 Jan 1878 on the Hereford (pdf)

Taranaki Herald, 24 July 1906
PYCROFT - At his residence, Aubrey Street, on Tuesday, 24th July, John Pycroft, late Royal Navy, aged 78 years
* 13 Aug 1906. The will of the late John Pycroft, of New Plymouth, has just been proved in the Supreme Court on the application of mr Hughes and probate granted to his widow, Mrs Ann Pycroft.
.. and his wife Ann ..
Ann West Pycroft nee Jones (1830-1920)
Taranaki Herald, 20 Aug 1920
PYCROFT - At her late residence, New Plymouth, on August 20. 1920, Ann, widow of the late John Pycroft; aged 90 years. Private interment.

Christchurch, 14 Jan 1969 MOTOR-CYCLIST INJURED. When a car and a motor-cycle collided near the corner of Barbadoes Street and Cashel Street about 6.30 p.m. yesterday, Barry Eric Pycroft, of Darfield, suffered head and leg injuries. He was admitted to the Christchurch Hospital, where his condition last night was satisfactory.

Christchurch, 3 Sep 1969 COMPETITIONS at LEESTON.
Awards at the concluding session of the annual musical and elocutionary competitions:
The Herbert Free Challenge Cup for pianoforte solo, 12 years and under 14: 3rd Yvonne Pycroft.
Pianoforte solo, open: 3rd Linda Pycroft.


PHOTO
Plot 242 at Karori, Wellington
William Henry & Rebecca (nee Cate) Pycroft