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David Orr's ancestors

David's 2nd great grandparents

16. John Orr .John married Mary Jane Lynn.

John was employed as farmer.

17. Mary Jane Lynn .

married name; Mary Jane Lynn Orr

18. Thomas Griffin .

Thomas was employed as farmer in 1928.

20. John Humphrey was born on 1 Oct 1811 in Middlesex,England. He died on 30 Jan 1895 in Old People's Home,Waimea Rd,Nelson,Nz. The cause of death was Sante Atrophy (Dr Leonard Boer, MRAS). He was buried on 1 Feb 1895 in Nelson Cemetery,Nz. He married "Eliza"beth Emma Hyams on 25 Jul 1830 in St James, Clerkenwell,Middlesex,England.

John was baptized on 23 Feb 1812 in St Mary's, St Marylebone, Middlesex, England. He was employed as Wheelwright in 1830/1895. He emigrated on 22 Aug 1842 from the "Sir Charles Forbes" from London to Nelson, Nz. He joined religion Congregational in 1895 in Ea Isaac, Minister at funeral.
cause of death; Sante atrophy? parents unknown on d cert. religion of minister at funeral; Congregational.
Address on assisted emigration application (no 5356) is 15 Allerton St, East Road, Hoxton, Newtown. (on 16 March
1942). Embarkation no; 2285.
Labourers applying for free passage 1842-1850 held at the
Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington.
His parents are unknown on his death cert.
Click to view John's Death Certificate transcript or image

21. "Eliza"beth Emma Hyams was born in 1811/1813 in Hertfordshire(nth of London),England.
She died on 8 Sep 1894 in Nelson Hospital,Nz. The cause of death was Natural Decay. She was buried on 11 Sep 1894 in Nelson Cemetery (Wakapuaka Cemetery).

"Eliza"beth was baptized on 14 Oct 1810 in St Giles, Cripplegate, England. She emigrated on 22 Aug 1842 from the "Sir Charles Forbes" from London to Nelson, Nz. She joined religion Congregational in 1894 in Mr Isaac at funeral.
Last name Hymas? - John's (husband's) d cert buried in Old Presbyterian Block 2, Plot 3 cause of death; natural
decay?
born 1811?
Eliza's age on her death cert was 83, so birth year c1811
Eliza's age when she was married (as it says on her death cert) was 19 years so birth year (based on her marriage
in 1830) would be c1811
Click to view Eliza's Death certificate transcript or image

22. John MORTIMER was born in 1815 in Bath, SOM, ENG. He died on 13 Aug 1889 in Wairau Hospital, Blenheim, MBH, NZ. He was buried on 14 Aug 1889 in The Taylor Cemetery, Blenheim, NZ. He married Caroline NICHOLLS on 11 Oct 1841 in Chapel of Holt, Bradford, ENG.

John emigrated on 29 Oct 1841 from Gravesend, ENG. He was employed as Agric. Labourer. He immigrated on 15 Mar 1842 to Nelson, NZ on the "Bolton".
Click to view John & Caroline's Marriage Certificate transcript or image

23. Caroline NICHOLLS was born in 1822 in Suffolk, ENG. She died on 18 Jul 1883 in Blenheim, MLB,NZ. She was buried on 19 Jul 1883 in Taylor Cemetery, Blenheim, MLB,NZ.

Caroline was employed as Banker? in 1841. She was employed as Nurse. She emigrated in 1842 from to Nelson, NZ on the "Bolton".

Death Certificate # 47388 Blenheim
Caroline Mortimer, Nurse, Female, 61 yrs
Born Suffolk, England, 42 yrs in NZ
Marriage cert? says born c1820

28. Edward Toms was born in 1826 in Piddletown Parish, Dorset, England . He married Louisa Cox.

Edward was employed as Beer Retailer in 1841 in Piddletown Parish, Dorset, England. He resided in 1841 in Grees St, Piddletown Parish, England. He resided in 1861 in Front St,
Piddletown Parish, Dorset, England. He was employed as Hotel Keeper in 1912.

29. Louisa Cox was born in 1826 in Piddletown Parish, Dorset, England .

30. George Bagg was born9 in 1811 in Ringstead, Dorset, England. He married Rhoda Garland on 15 Aug 1833 in Owermoigne, Dorset, England.

George resided in 1881 in Ringstead, Co Dorset England. He was employed as Fisherman.

31. Rhoda Garland was born in 1814 in Owermoigne, Dorset, England.

On daughter Mary's death cert, it looks like Rhoda's name is Miranda.

David's parents

2. Humphrey Thomas Oswald Orr was born on 7 Jan 1912 in Rototuna,Nz. He died on 4 Dec 1982 in Unahi Rd,Awanui,(near Kaitaia?), Nz. The cause of death was Carcinoma stomach - months (Dr TR young). He was buried on 6 Dec 1982 in St Saviours Church Anglican Cemetery,Kaitaia,Nz. He married Mary Edith Jones in 1939 in Auckland,Nz.

Humphrey was employed as Radio Technician & Driver.

Airforce WW2? His headstone says "In loving memory of Humphrey Thomas (Champ) Orr. Died 4th Dec 1982
aged 70 years. Loved husb of Kathleen May. Loved father of Gregory, Carlson, Vicki & Tony."
Click to view Humphrey's Death Certificate transcript or image

3. Mary Edith Jones was born on 2 Feb 1920 in Palmerston North,Nz. She died on 12 Jul 1994 in Hawera Hospital,Nz. She was buried on 15 Jul 1994 in New Plymouth Crematoriam,Nz.

David's grandparents

4. John Thomas Orr was born in Jun 1884 in Te Aroha,Auckland,Nz. He died on 2 Dec 1948 in Pukeora Canatorium,Waipukurau,Nz. The cause of death was Pulmonary tuberculosis - 4 years (Dr CR Stevenson). He was buried on 4 Dec 1948 in Matamata Public Cemetery,Nz. He married Ivy Maud Humphrey on 14 Jun 1911 in St Mary's, New Plymouth,Nz.

John was employed as Dairy Farmer in 1948.

Lived in Matamata before dying in Waipukurau of TB.
"Jack"
Headstone says " John Thomas Orr, beloved husb of Ivy Maud, 2nd Dec 1948. Aged 64 years."
Click to view John's Death Certificate transcript or image

5. Ivy Maud Humphrey was born on 27 Aug 1887 in Kaituna,Nz. She died in 1958 in Whangamata, NZ.

Flighty sort of person - loved horse races! -
b cert = Maude
Click to view Ivy's Death Certificate transcript or image

6. Garnet Tinsley Jones was born on 9 Aug 1882 in Wellington,Sheopshire,England. He died on 18 Nov 1946. He was buried on 18 Nov 1946 in Soldier's Section,Te Henui Cemetery,New Plymouth,Nz. He married Hilda Toms on 1 Jun 1916 in Congregational Church, Palmerston Nth, Nz.
Garnet was employed as Soldier (served in Gallipoli), Engineer in 1916.

Rosie Orr (nee Ragg) has a copy of Garnet's war record.
His headstone says " Great War Veteran. 2/407 Gnr GT Jones. Field Artillery. D 18 Nov 1946 NZEF."
Click to view Garnet & Hilda's Marriage Certificate transcript or image

7. Hilda Toms was born in Jan 1891 in Wellington,Nz. She died on 31 Dec 1924 in Whangarei,Nz. She was buried in 1925 in Kamo Cemetery,Whangarei,Nz.

no headstone has been listed for Hilda, but her death cert she was buried here.

David's great-grandparents

8. James Orr was born in 1857 in Derrynane, County Kerry,Ireland. He died on 16 Feb 1933 in Gordon,Te Aroha,Nz. The cause of death was chronic interstitial nephritis - several years, myocardial degeneration - several months, cardiac failure - several wks. He was buried on 18 Feb 1933 in Te Aroha Cemetery,Waikato,Nz. He married Aileen Griffin in 1882 in Cambridge,Nz.

James was employed as Dairy Farmer. He emigrated in 1879 from or 1898? on May Queen.
Headstone says " Ellen, wife of James Orr d27 Nov 1928, a 69. RIP. Also husb James, d 16 Feb 1933 a 76."
On his death cert, it says he was 76 years old, so birth c1857
It says he was married age 22 (BDMs marriage 1882), so birth c1860
Click to view James' Death Certificate transcript or image

9. Aileen Griffin was born in 1859 in County Kerry,Ireland. She died4 on 27 Nov 1928 in Gordon,Te Aroha,Waikato,Nz. The cause of death was Senility, cardiac failure - several weeks (Dr WR Lawrence). She was buried on 29 Nov 1928 in Te Aroha Cemetery,Waikato,Nz.

Aileen emigrated in 1873 from or 1898? on May Queen.
Her son's (John) d cert = Aileen, her m cert =Ellen, her d cert? = Ellen
religion of minister at funeral; Roman Catholic
Headstone says " Ellen, wife of James Orr d27 Nov 1928, a 69. RIP. Also husb James, d 16 Feb 1933 a 76."
Click to view Aileen's Death Certificate transcript or image

10. Henry Humphrey was born on 14 Apr 1849 in Nelson,Nz. He died on 26 Dec 1938 in Okato, Taranaki, Nz. He was buried on 26 Dec 1938 in Okato Cemetery,near New Plymouth,Nz. He married Catherine Mortimer on 31 Dec 1875 in All Saints Church, Nelson,Nz.

Henry was employed as Contractor, Farmer in 1887.
Headstone says "Catherine Humphrey d 11 Sept 1895 aged 42 yrs. Harry Humphrey d 26 Dec 1938 aged 89 yrs."
"Harry"
Moved to Okato, Taranaki, in 1892

11. Catherine Mortimer was born on 4 Jun 1853 in Nelson,Nz. She died on 11 Sep 1895 in Okato,(Sw of New Plymouth),Nz. The cause of death was Double Pneumonia - 6 days. Dr NW Christie. She was buried on 13 Sep 1895 in Okato Cemetery,near New Plymouth,Nz.

Religion of minister at funeral - Epicopalian
d cert last name spelt Humpfrey, but husb last name spelt Humphrey
Headstone says "Catherine Humphrey d 11 Sept 1895 aged 42 yrs. Harry Humphrey d 26 Dec 1938 aged 89 yrs."
Informant on her death cert was Robt Roebuch, by authority of Henry, her husband, of Okato.
Click to view Catherine's Death Certificate transcript or image

12. Thomas Jones .Thomas married Annie Page.

Thomas was employed as Railway Guard.
13. Annie Page .

14. Edwin Toms was born in 1854 in Dorchester, Dorset, England.. He died on 9 Jul 1912 in 50 Satamanea Rd,Wellington,Nz. The cause of death was Apoplexy (stroke) - 1 week (Dr J Ewart). He was buried on 11 Jul 1912 in Karori Cemetery,Wellington,Nz. He married Mary Ann Bagg in 1874 in Weymouth,England.

Edwin resided in 1841 in Front St, Piddletown Parish, Dorset, England. He resided5 in 1881 in 14 Rocks Terrace, Wyke Regis, Dorset, England. He was employed as Carpenter & Joiner in 1881. He emigrated6 in 1886 from Captain was Bully Williams. He was employed as Commercial Traveller for Ballinger Pros (Plumbing Supplies) in 1912 in Lower North Island, NZ.
May have died in Salamanea rd, rather than sata...
"Ned"
Click to view Ned's Death Certificate transcript or image

15. Mary Ann Bagg was born in 1852 in Osmington, Dorsetshire,England. She died on 5 Dec 1919 in 30 Apu Crescent,Lyall Bay,Wgtn,Nz. The cause of death was Hemiplegia (paralysis of 1 side of body) - syncope (faint, just prior to death) (Dr Kemp). She was buried on 7 Dec 1919 in Karori Cemetery,Wellington,Nz.

Mary resided in 1881 in 14 Rocks Terrace, Wyke Regis, Dorset, England. She emigrated in 1887. She resided in 1916 in Roseneath, 119 Fitzherbert St, Palmerston Nth, NZ.
Click to view Mary's Death Certificate transcript or image

David's 3rd great grandparents

40. John Humphrey .John married Catherine in 1810.

John was baptized on 6 Sep 1784 in St Sepulchre, London, England.

41. Catherine .

42. Edward John Hymas .Edward married Sarah Everett.

Edward was baptized on 31 Dec 1786 in St Olave, Bermondsey, England. He was employed as Hatter in 1894.

43. Sarah Everett .

Sarah was baptized on 25 Apr 1791 in St Sepulhre, London, England.

44. John Mortimer .

John was employed as Hair Draper? in 1841.

46. Andrew Nichols .

Andrew was employed as Painter & Glazier in 1841.

56. William Toms was born in 1801. He married Ann.

William resided in 1841 in Grees St, Piddletown Parish, England (?). He was employed as Publican in 1841 in Piddletown Parish, England (?).

57. Ann was born in 1791.

Ann resided in 1841 in Grees St, Piddletown Parish, England (?).

David's 4th great grandparents

80. Thomas Humphrey .Thomas married Catherine Keys on 15 Oct 1780 in St Martins in the Fields, Westminster, England.

81. Catherine Keys .

84. Edward Hymas .Edward married Elizabeth Hymas.

85. Elizabeth Hymas .
86. John Everett .John married Sarah Everett.

87. Sarah Everett .