2. Thomas Alban Ragg was born on 16 Feb 1914 in The Cross,Netteswell,South England. He died on 6 Nov 1999 in Palmerston North Hospital, NZ. He was buried on 10 Nov 1999 in Kelvin Grove Crematorium,Palmy Nth, NZ. He married Doris Stubbs in 1941
Thomas emigrated in 1920 from Nz. He was employed as School Teacher in 1941.
Marriage cert says he was born in London, England.
Tom achieved his BA at Christchurch Teacher Training Collenge c1940. He taught agriculture at Chch Technical
College and Feilding Agricultural College.
3. Doris Stubbs
Malcolm's grandparents
4. Thomas Ragg was born on 10 May 1890 in Island of Jersey. He died on 30 Aug 1949 in Seaview Hospital,Hokitika,Nz. The cause of death was Myocardial degeneration - 2 years, manic depressive psychosis - 10 years (Dr JW Childs). He was buried on 1 Sep 1949 in Hokitika Cemetery,NZ. He married Jeannie Wilkins in Aug 1913 in London, England.
Thomas was employed as Labourer, Soldier, Insurance Clerk in 1941.
Thomas went to school at Hereford Cathedral School, England.
He got his MA at Oxford University, England.
He was an Insurance Clerk in Fire Office.
7th Shropshire Light Infantry in 1914 war , became captain and won Crox de Guer, was shell-shocked but no
pension.
Emigrated to N.Z. in 1921 and became Schoolmaster at Oxfords Private Boarding School.
Shifted to Geraldine where he became custodian to the golf course.
Had a nervous breakdown and entered Sunnyside Mental Hospital.
He was transferred to Westport where he died in 1949
Click here to view Thomas's death certificate transcript or image
5. Jeannie Wilkins was born on 27 Oct 1889 in Mousehole/Penzance,Cornwall,England. She died on 16 May 1957 in Public Hosp,Christchurch (from 90 Winchester St, Chch). The cause
of death was Myocardial infarction - 5 weeks, coronary atherma with thrombosis (Dr SF Battersby). She was buried on 18 May 1957 in Cremated at Bromley (or Linwood),Chch,Nz.
Jeannie emigrated in 1921.
Jeannie's parents were missionaries
Click here to view Jeannie's death certificate transcript or image
6. Claws Or Claude Stephen Stubbs was born on 18 Nov 1884 in East Oxford, Nz. He died on 26 Feb 1957 in High St, Oxford, Nz. The cause of death was Coroner's finding: shock & asphyxia from burning occuring when deceased's house was accidentally burnt. He was buried on 28 Feb 1957 in Oxford Cemetery,NZ. He married Mary Jane Grant on 2 Feb 1910 in St Columbia Presbyterian Church,Oxford, Nz.
Claws was employed4 as Labourer, Mixed Farmer in 1910/1941.
Shock and asphyxia from burning when deceased house was accidentally burnt.
Born & died Claws Stephen Stubbs. married Claude S S.
Headtone reads: Mary Jane Stubbs, 1882 - 1952. and her husb Claude Stephen, 1885 - 1957
Click here to view Claws' birth or death certificate transcript or image
Click here to view Claws & Mary's marriage transcript or image
7. Mary Jane Grant was born on 19 May 1882 in Oxford Hospital,Nz. She died on 29 Oct 1952 in Gore, NZ. The cause of death was Hypostatic pneumonia - 2 days, myocardial degeneration - over 6 months (Dr HT Knight). She was buried on 1 Nov 1952 in Oxford Cemetary, Nz.
Headstone reads: Mary Jane Stubbs, 1882 - 1952. and her husb Claude Stephen, 1885 - 1957
Mary's usual place of residence at her death was Stubbs Road, Oxford, NZ
Click here to view Mary's birth or death certificate transcript or image
Malcolm's great-grandparents
8. Rev Alban Edward Ragg was born on 29 Feb 1848 in Edgebaston, Co Warwick, England. He died on 27 May 1914. He was buried in The Cross,Netteswell (Harlow?). He married Mary Ashe in 1871.
Birth certificate no.928313 Distict of Kings Morton,sub district Edgebaston in the Counties of Warwick and Worcester.
He was vicar of Chester 1881-1886 and vicar of Brasely died in Sep?
http://www.kinderlibrary.ac.nz/Files/Clergy%20Radcliffe%20to%20Rutherfurd.htm
Revd Alban Edward RAGG born c1845 Edgbaston co Warwick_curate (1876-1881) Bebington co Cheshire, _vicar
(1881- 1886) Christ Church Chester co Cheshire _(31 Mar 1901) residing St Helier Jersey _born c1847 Birmingham
co Warwick England _youngest son of Thomas RAGG born c1807 Nottingham stationer (1851) employing four men
two boys_and Mary A [CLARKE] born c1810 Nottingham co Nottingham_married Sep � 1871 Nantwich_and Mary
ASHE of (1916) Montrose, Anerley Hill Upper Norwood London_born Dec � 1845 Stockport Cheshire England
9. Mary Ashe was born in Dec 1845 in Stockport Cheshire England.
Mary resided in 1916 in Montrose, Anerley Hill, Upper Norwood London.
last name spelt Ash?
10. George Wilkins .George married Mary Matthews.
George was employed as Minister of Religion/Missionary.
11. Mary Matthews .
12. Arthur Stubbs was born6 on 12 Aug 1850 in Bosley, Gawsworth, County of Chester,England. He died on 16 Dec 1924/1933 in Oxford, NZ.. He was buried in Oxford Cemetery,NZ. He
married7 Catherine Maria Mehrtens on 3 Jul 1872 in St Andrews,Oxford,Nz.
Arthur immigrated in 1850 to to Canterbury, Nz on the "Sir George Seymour". He was employed as Farmer in 1864/1872.
Son, Claws' birth cert says Arthur was born in Manchester, England
Click to view Arthur's birth certifcate transcript or image
Click to view Arthur & Catherine's marriage certificate transcript or image
13. Catherine Maria Mehrtens was born on 13 Sep 1857 in London,England. She died on 3 Jun 1926 in Ahaura,Nz. The cause of death was Valvular Disease of heart - years, Apoplexy - 9 days (Dr J Wilson McBrearty). She was buried on 6 Jun 1926 in Oxford Cemetery, N.Z..
Catherine emigrated on 21 May 1858 from "Zealandia" from London to Chch, Nz.
Middle name spelt "Marie"?
First name spelt Catharine on her son, Claws', death cert
Click to view Catherine's death certificate transcript or image
14. John Peter Grant was born on 22 May 1842 in Lochee, Perth, Scotland. He died on 27 Sep 1882 in Kaiapoi, Nz. The cause of death was Pthisis (cancer or TB) - 2 years (Dr WH Ovenden). He was buried on 29 Sep 1882 in Kaiapoi Cemetery, Nz. He married Mary Anne Forbes on 17 Dec 1869 in 20 York Pl, Perth, Scotland.
John was baptized on 5 Jun 1842 in Auchtergarven Perth. He was employed as Ploughman in 1869/1874 in Flaw Craig, Parish of Kinnaird. He emigrated on 21 Mar 1874 from On the "City of Glasgow" from Glasgow, STC, Nz. He was employed as Farmer, Labourer in 1882/1910. He was employed10 as Soldier in 1952.
died of Phthisis; wasting away of the body like like cancer,also likely to be TB
middle name Peter on his, dau, Mary Jane's death cert in 1952
no middle name on his marriage cert in 1869
Birth cert says he was born in the Parish of Auchtergaven, Co of Perth
Left no will or probate - Archives NZ
Click to view John's birth or death certifcate transcripts or images
Click to view John & Mary's marriage certificate transcript or image
15. Mary Anne Forbes was born in 1840 in Edinburgh,Scotland. She died11 on 20 Apr 1918 in Oxford, Nz. The cause of death was Apoplexy (senile) - 17 days, Coma - 17 days (Dr RA Bagley). She was buried on 23 Apr 1918 in Oxford Cemetery,Nz.
Mary was employed as Domestic Servant in 1869 in Meigle. She emigrated on 21 Mar 1874 from On the "City of Glasgow" from Glasgow, STC, Nz.
Mary's death cert says she was 27 at the time of her marriage to John, so birth c1842
Mary's death cert says she was 78 at the time of her death, so birth c1840
Mary's death cert says she was 44 at the time of her marriage to Henry, so birth c1841
Click to view Mary's death certificate transcript or image
Click to view Mary's second marriage certifcate transcript or image (to Henry Summerfield)
Malcolm's 2nd great-grandparents
16. Rev. Thomas Ragg was born on 11 Jan 1808. He was buried on 6 Dec 1881. He married Mary Ann Clarke.
Rev. was employed as Vicar of Lawley.
? Stationer of Spring St Edgebaston Vicar of Lawley. Built the church at Lawley and was buried there. A stained
glass window has Thomas Ragg on it. Thomas Alban Ragg has photogrpahs of the Church, the stained glass
window and the gravestone b 12 Jan? d 5 Aug 1881?
http://www.kinderlibrary.ac.nz/Files/Clergy%20Radcliffe%20to%20Rutherfurd.htm
Thomas RAGG born c1807 Nottingham stationer (1851) employing four men two boys
17. Mary Ann Clarke was born on 21 Jan 1808 in Nottingham, Co Nottingham, England.
b 12 Nov 1796? last name spelt clark?
24. Thomas Stubbs was born in 1819. He died on 19 Oct 1883 in Oxford, Nz. The cause of death was Apoplexy - 3 days. (Dr John E Weld). He was buried on 24 Oct 1883 in Riccarton Cemetery (Withells Rd), Chch. Reinterred 16/4/1982 Waimairi Cemetary. He married Jane Corlett on 10 Mar 1850 in Manchester Cathedral,Manchester (Cheshire/Lancastershire),England.
Thomas was employed as Labourer, Farmer of Riccarton in 1850/1883. He emigrated in 1850 from the Sir George Seymour To Chch, Nz.
Aged 27 at time of wedding in 1850 so birth c1823.
Aged 70 on death cert in 1883, so birth c1813.
At Wedding residing at 6 Bridge St Deansgate
Donated the land for the first Wesleyan church at Riccarton in Withells rd. Opened 19/10/1861 the first person to be
buried on that ground was his (thought to be ) brother Abraham Stubbs d cert 1811
Registrar of birth William Swindells, registered 20 Aug 1850 by his father
Click to view Thomas' death certificate transcript or image
Click to view Thomas & Jane's marriage certificate transcript or image
25. Jane Corlett was born in 1819/1826 in Bride,Iom. She died on 25 Feb 1883 in her home,East Oxford,Nz. The cause of death was Pneumonia - 2 weeks (Dr John E Wel, Surgeon, Oxford).. She was buried on 3 Mar 1883 in Waimairi Cemetary (Riccarton Cemetery), Christchurch, Nz.
Jane was baptized in Lazayre Isle of Man?. She emigrated in 1850 from to Canterbury, Nz on the "Sir George Seymour". She joined religion Church of England in 1883 in John Aldred, Minister at her funeral.
Buried Withells Rd cemetary, reinterred 16/4/1982 Waimairi Cemetary
Cause of death Pneumonia (2 weeks)
Her death cert looks like it says age 64, so born c1819, though this would make her mum 13 & dad 17 at her birth
(unless those dates are wrong also).
Their marriage cert says she was 24, so born c1826
Her surname spelt Curlett on her husband's death cert in 1883
Click to view Jane's death certificate transcript or image
26. Claus Mehrtens was born on 17 Jun 1824 in Dorfhagen,Hanover,Germany. He died on 15 Dec 1907 in East Oxford,North Canterbury,Nz. He was buried in Oxford Cemetery. He married Elzabe Schnack on 25 Dec 1852 in Parish Church Battersea,County of Surrey, England.
Claus emigrated on 21 May 1858 from "Zealandia" from London to Chch, Nz. He was employed as Farmer in 1926 in On his dau, Catherine's death cert. He was employed as Carter of Oxford, farmer & baker.
Occn - Sugar Baker gravestone; Elzabe Schnack Mehrtens, d 2 Feb 1873 a 47. And her husb, Claus, 17 Jun 1824 -
15 Dec 1907 a 83. And their son, John, d 21 Jul 1887 a 24. And Meta Mehrtens, wife of Christian Deidrick Henrick
Zweibruck, d 13 Aug 1905, a 79.
27. Elzabe Schnack was born in 1826 in Holstein,Germany. She died on 2 Feb 1873 in East Oxford,Nth Canterbury,Nz. She was buried on 5 Feb 1873 in Oxford Cemetry,Area 2,Row M,285.
Elzabe emigrated on 21 May 1858 from "Zealandia" from London to Chch, Nz.
gravestone; Elzabe Schnack Mehrtens, d 2 Feb 1873 a 47. And her husb, Claus, 17 Jun 1824 - 15 Dec 1907 a 83.
And their son, John, d 21 Jul 1887 a 24. And Meta Mehrtens, wife of Christian Deidrick Henrick Zweibruck, d 13
Aug 1905, a 79. Name could be spelt Elisbe, Elsebe, Elizabi, or Elsabe Schnach or Schnabe
28. Peter Grant .Peter married Janet Orcher Or Urquhart.
Peter was employed as Miller in 1842/1869 in Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland.
29. Janet Orcher Or Urquhart .
Her son, John Grant's death cert says her surname was Urquhart.
Her son, John Grant's marriage cert says her surname was Orcher.
30. Robert Forbes died in 1869. He married Margaret Wallace.
Robert was employed as Sawyer, Gamekeeper in 1919.
31. Margaret Wallace .
Malcolm's 3rd great-grandparents
32. George Ragg was born on 4 Mar 1781. He died in 1836 in St Barts Birmington. He married Jane Morrison on 25 Apr 1800 in St Mary's, Nottingham, England.
George was baptized on 4 Mar 1781.
birth 3 Feb 1782?
a radical - published a newspaper in Birmingham, which criticised the government too freely.
He was imprisoned for publishing "Blasphemous & saditious Libels".
His son, Thomas of Lawley, was a very different type - you can read about him in DNB (Dictionery of National
Biography?)
33. Jane Morrison .
48. William Stubbs was born in 1778 in Buglawton, Bosley?, England. He married Judith Barber in 1806.
William was employed as stone dealer, miller. in 1850.
49. Judith Barber died in 1857.
50. Stephen Curlett Or Corlett was born C 1802/3/5 in Isle of Man. He died on 15 Sep 1880 in Riccarton,Christchurch. The cause of death was Enlargement of prostate uraemia - uncertain length of time. Dr JH Torrence. He was buried on 18 Sep 1880 in Withell Rd, Riccarton, Chch reinterred 16 Apr 1982 Waimairi Cemetary. He married Jane Lawson on 26 Mar 1825 in Bride,Isle of Man,British Isles.
Stephen emigrated in 1850 from to Canterbury, Nz on the "Sir George Seymour". He was employed as Labourer in 1850. He was employed as Farmer in 1880/1883.
at 1841 census Stephen Jane & family were living at Ballalhergy Farm in the Parish of Lazayre as a n agricultural
labourer. After the birth of Eliza the family moved to Cheshire England. The family was recommended by Mrs
Davenport of Capesthorne, Congleton as emmigrant to N.Z. He was engage by Mr Watt-Russell who was a
nephew of lord John Russell to manage his farm at Riccarton known as Illam Farm and is situated where the Illam
University now stands.
Stephen's death cert says he was 75 years old, so born c1805.
On his daughter, Jane's death cert, it says his surname is Curlett
Click to view Stephen's death certificate transcript or image
51. Jane Lawson was born in 1806 in Isle of Man. She died on 23 Dec 1877 in Christchurch,Nz. The cause of death was Fatty degeneration of heart, apoplexy. Dr IH Townend. She was buried on 27 Dec 1877 in Withells Rd, Riccarton, Chch & reinterred 16/4/1982 Waimairi Cemetary.
Jane was baptized on 30 May 1802 in Andreas, Isle of Man. She emigrated in 1850 from to Canterbury, Nz on the "Sir George Seymour". She resided in 1877 in Riccarton, Christchurch, Nz.
Wesleyan the MAnx museum have copies of a letter written by ZElizabeth Lawson, Jane's sister to Jane is 1850. the
surname LACE is mentioned
Cause of death; Heart attack. Died aged 75
Click to view Jane's death certificate transcript or image
52. Johann Mehrtens was born on 18 Mar 1761 in Lehnstedt, Germany. He married Catharina Maria Mehrtens in 1811 in Bramstedt, Germany.
married his 1st cousin.
53. Catharina Maria Mehrtens was born on 1 Apr 1790 in Dorfhagen,Hanover,Germany. She died in 1855 in Dorfhagen,Hanover,Germany.
54. Amus Schnack .
Amus was employed as Machine Maker.
Malcolm's 4th great-grandparents
64. Thomas Ragg was born on 7 May 1759. He died on 21 May 1836. He married Anne Clarke on 15 Apr 1781 in St Mary's, Birmingham, England..
65. Anne Clarke was born on 10 Nov 1765 in Southwell, Nottingham, England.. She was buried on 6 Jun 1802 in aged 37.
100. William Corlett was born in Isle of Man. He died about 20 Dec 1827. He was buried about 27 Oct 1835 in Ballaugh,Isle of Man. He married Ann\e Cowley on 1 May 1785 in Jurby Parish Church.
William was baptized on 23 Dec 1755 in Ballaugh, Isle of Man. He was employed as Farmer in 1880.
101. Ann\e Cowley was born in 1747 in Isle of Man.
Ann\e was baptized in Feb 1753 in Parish of Jurby
Living with her dau, Mary Christian & her family
102. Thomas Lawson was buried on 18 Feb 1808 in Isle of Man. He married Elizabeth Lace on 9 Dec 1795 in Andreas Isle of Man.
Thomas was baptized on 14 Feb 1768 in Jerby Isle of Man. He was employed as farmer in 1877.
Thomas has a family of 7 children when he died. Their grandfather William died several years later leaving Jane's
mother and her family provided for in his will. A property and a "pound" for each of his son Thomas's children
103. Elizabeth Lace was born on 12 May 1769 in Andreas Isle of Man. She died in 1818.
104. Jurgen Mehrtens was born in 1728. He died on 6 Feb 1797 in Lehnstedt, Germany. He
married Trine Hancken.
105. Trine Hancken .
106. Luer\ Lueder Mehrtens was born in 1748 in Dorfhagen,Hanover,Germany. He died in 1810. He married Catnerina Elisabeth Ahrens in 1785.
107. Catnerina Elisabeth Ahrens was born in Dorfhagen,Hanover,Germany.
Catnerina was baptized in or Brunshausen.
Caterina?
Malcolm's 5th great-grandparents
128. Benjamin Ragg died in Nov 1784. He married Rebecca Orgathorpe on 10 Apr 1751 in St Peter, Nottingham, England..
129. Rebecca Orgathorpe was christened on 1 Oct 1721 in Barnsley, Yorkshire, England..
Last name spelt Ogathorpe? or Osgathorpe?
200. John Corlett died in 1788. He married Mary Corlett on 18 Jun 1738.
John was baptized on 9 May 1720.
201. Mary Corlett died on 25 Mar 1759 in Ballaugh.
202. John Cowley .
204. William Lawson was christened on 11 Feb 1733 in Andreas, Isle of Man. He died in 1812 in Jerby. He was buried on 18 Apr 1812. He married Christian Brew on 23 Nov 1755 in Jerby.
205. Christian Brew was born on 26 Dec 1732 in Jerby baptised. She died in 1816 in Jerby.
206. William Lace was born on 11 Mar 1721 in Bride. He married Margaret Christian on 17 Oct 1765 in Bride.
William was baptized on 11 Mar 1721.
207. Margaret Christian was born on 19 Jun 1748 in Andreas baptised.
208. Claus Mehrtens was born in Lehnstedt, Germany. He married Greta.
209. Greta .
212. Gercke Mehrtens was born in 1715 in Hollen. He married Anne Margrete Mehrtens in 1746.
213. Anne Margrete Mehrtens was born in 1721 in Dorfhagen,Hanover,Germany.
Malcolm's 6th great-grandparents
256. Benjamin Ragg was buried on 10 Dec 1761. He married Anne Newsham in 1714.
Benjamin was baptized on 12 Dec 1680.
257. Anne Newsham died on 1 Apr 1766. She was buried in St Bartholemews The Great, London..
First name spelt Ann? or St Barth ... b 1714?
258. Richard Osgathorpe .Richard married Elizabeth Halfoth on 21 Oct 1719 in Barnsley, Yorkshire.
259. Elizabeth Halfoth .
400. John Corlett died on 22 Jan 1727 in Ballaugh. He married Catherine Keig.
John was baptized on 4 Jun 1684.
401. Catherine Keig died on 19 Jan 1748.
408. David Lawson was born in 1695 in Andreas, Isle of Man. He was christened in 1695 in Andreas, Isle of Man. He died on 6 May 1777 in Andreas, Isle of Man. He married Elinor Lace on 6 Jun 1730 in Andreas, Isle of Man.
409. Elinor Lace was born on 24 Nov 1710 in Andreas Isle of Man. She died on 18 Dec 1735 in Andreas, Isle of Man.
Eleanor?
410. Patrick Brew died in 1765. He married Emma Christian on 26 Jan 1726.
411. Emma Christian was born on 14 Oct 1701 in Jurby. She died in 1781 in Jurby.
412. Charles Lace .Charles married Anne Lace.
413. Anne Lace .
414. Willian Christian .Willian married Elinor Lace on 10 Jul 1750 in Andreas.
415. Elinor Lace was born on 28 Jun 1730 in Andreas.
416. Johann Mehrtens .Johann married Kette Mehrtens.
417. Kette Mehrtens was born in 1666 in Lehnstedt, Germany. She died on 30 Mar 1766 in Lehnstedt, Germany.
426. Lueer Mehrtens was born in 1694 in Dorfhagen,Hanover,Germany. He died in 1771 in Dorfhagen,Hanover,Germany. He married Allheit Seedorp in 1717.
427. Allheit Seedorp .
Malcolm's 7th great-grandparents
512. Stephen Wragg Or Ragg was born in 1649. He died on 18 Jun 1721. He was buried in 1721 in Nottingham, England. He married Jane Beulne on 8 Sep 1673 in Ratford.
or Stephen W Ragg d in Jun?
513. Jane Beulne was born in 1649.
Last name Bailme? Or Baulme?
514. Mr Newsham .Mr married Mrs Newsham.
515. Mrs Newsham .
516. Thomas Osgathorpe .
800. William Corlett was born in Ballaterson. He married Margaret Craine in 1670.
William was employed as Parish Clerk @ Ballaugh.
801. Margaret Craine died in 1698 in leaving a will.
816. James Lawson was born in 1660 in Andreas, Isle of Man. He died on 13 Apr 1712 in Andreas, Isle of Man. He was buried on 14 Apr 1712 in Andreas, Isle of Man. He married Katherine Kaneen in 1682.
James was employed as miller at Lhen Moar. weaver..
817. Katherine Kaneen was born in 1660. She died in 1729.
818. Daniel Lace .Daniel married Catherine Cowle.
819. Catherine Cowle .
852. Hinrich Mehrtens .
Malcolm's 8th great-grandparents
1024. Thomas Ragg was born in 1362.
A Coat of arms was granted to Thomas Ragg of Bowden Magna in Leistershire the motto was "promptu et Fidelis"
Prompt & faithful. There is no traced direct connection back as far as this although the name and district make it
quite possible
1600. William Corlett .William married Margaret Garrett.
1601. Margaret Garrett was born in heiress to the other part of Ballaterson.
Margaret was baptized in land..
This property compounded in 1643 by Thos Corlett & Thos. Garrett. In 1651 Liber Cancella N:67 (early land deeds)
show that brothers Thos. & William exchanged their Ballaterson properties.
1632. Richard Lawson was born in 1630/1635. He died on 17 Dec 1705 in Andreas, Isle Of Man. He married Bahee Kewn.
Richard was employed as miller at Lhen Moar..
1633. Bahee Kewn was born in 1631. She died in 1703.
Malcolm's 9th great-grandparents
3200. John Corlett was buried on 12 Dec 1645 in Ballaugh. He married Ann Radcliffe\ratcliffe in 1621.
3201. Ann Radcliffe\ratcliffe died in 1651 in Ballaugh.
3264. Edward Lawson was born in 1607. He died in 1668. He married Jony Christian in 1628.
3265. Jony Christian was born in 1610. She died on 26 Apr 1670.
John McCristen was recorded as the miller at Breryk & Altadale in the Manorial Roll of 1515. Joney may have been
a direct descendant.
Malcolm's 10th great-grandparents
6400. Philip Corleod .
His brother Thomas was gifted half of Corvalley in 1599.
6528. James Lawson was born in 1585. He died in 1634. He married Isabel Cowle.
6529. Isabel Cowle was born in 1585. She died in 1628.
