2. Edward Spence Tapp was born on 19 Mar 1914 in Catlins,Nz. He died on 2 Jan 1987 in Owaka,Nz. He was buried on 6 Jan 1987 in Owaka Cemetery, South Otago, Nz. He married Edith Lydia Hansine Jones on 22 Nov 1939 in Otekura Presbyterian Church, Nz.
Edward was employed as Farmer.
"Ed"
3. Edith Lydia Hansine Jones was born on 7 Aug 1918 in Lower Hutt,Nz. She died on 6 Jul 1987 in Owaka,Nz. She was buried on 9 Jul 1987 in Owaka Cemetery, South Otago, Nz.
On her Birth Certificate she was registered as EL Hausine Jones.
Shirley's grandparents
4. Alexander Tapp was born on 11 Sep 1868 in Bonnyrigg,Scotland. He died on 6 Sep 1948 in Balclutha,Nz. He was buried in Owaka Cemetery, South Otago, Nz. He married Margaret Telfer Byres on 6 Jun 1905 in Ota Ck,Edendale,Nz.
Alexander emigrated in 1879 from Nz on the "Auckland".
"Sandy"
Their headstone says "Alexander husb of Margaret Tapp 1869-1948. Also the above Margaret Tapp 1887-1959."
5. Margaret Telfer Byres was born in Sep 1887 in Chrichton,South Otago,Nz. She died on 23 Jan 1959 in Owaka,Otago, Nz. She was buried in Owaka Cemetery, South Otago, Nz.
Name variations:
Recorded sometimes as Margaret Symes. Middle name spelt Telfor or Telfour? m cert Byers! Alex's d cert = Byars
b cert Telford, d cert Telfer
lots of lost teeth??
"Maggie"
Their headstone says "Alexander husb of Margaret Tapp 1869-1948. Also the above Margaret Tapp 1887-1959."
6. James "Andrew" Jones was born on 14 Feb 1891 in Totara Flat, Nelson, Nz. He died on 2 Sep 1948 in Public Hospital, Dunedin, Nz. The cause of death was pneumonia - 9 days, cerebral penning - years, shiopathic epilepsy - 18 years (Dr ER McKenzie). He was buried on
5 Sep 1948 in Owaka Cemetery, Nz. He married Minnie Edith Jensen on 22 Apr 1914 in Wesleyan Church, Wainuiomata,Wellington,Nz.
James resided in 1938 in Glenoamaru, NZ. He was employed as Mixed Farmer, WW1.
"Andrew" attended Glenomaru School
Was in WW1 after first 2 children were born.
Click to see Andrews Birth or Death Certificate transcripts or images
7. Minnie Edith Jensen was born on 18 Jan 1893 in Wainuiomata, Hutt, Nz. She died on 7 Oct 1987 in Balclutha Hospital,Nz. She was buried in 1987 in Owaka Cemetery, Nz.
Minnie resided in 1938 in Glenoamaru, NZ.
On her mother's death cert in 1928, it says Minnie was 33, so birth 1895 - someone else filled in her mum's death
cert?
Click to see Minnie's Birth Certificate transcript or image
Shirley's great grandparents
8. Robert Tap was born in Aug 1841 in Cowsland,Cranston,Edinburgh,Scotland. He died on 24 Jul 1909 in Residence at Awatea,Clutha,Nz. He was buried in Perekireki Cemetry,Nz. He married Mary Johnston Spence on 3 Jun 1864 in Parish of Cockpen,Edinburgh,Scotland.
Robert was employed as Stone Mason. He was baptized about 1844. He immigrated in 1879 to NZ on the "Auckland".
came to NZ with his wife & first 5 children in 1879.
Member of the "Bonnyrigg Gardeners' Club"
In Scotland, lived at Lothian Place, Bonnyrigg.
Was of a jocular nature - enjoyed a good joke
Burial record says " on 24th Jul 1909 at Pukekireki, Robert Tapp, farmer, aged 67 years,
parents Edward & Margaret Tapp nee Blackadder, native of Edinburgh, Scotland,
29yrs in NZ. Married in Edinburgh aged 22yrs to Mary Spence."
9. Mary Johnston Spence was born on 25 Jun 1840 in Hundland,Bursay,Orkney,Scotland. She died on 1 Apr 1931 in Alex Sime's house,Awatea,Owaka,Nz. She was buried on 3 Apr 1931 in Purekireki Cemetery,Nz.
Mary emigrated in 1879 from Nz on the "Auckland".
10. John Byres was born in 1854 in Kirton,Roxburgshire,Scotland. He died on 2 Jan 1928 in Ota Creek,Brydone,Nz. The cause of death was arterio-sclerosis - some years, aubral haemorrhage - 2 yearss, caraplegia, cerebral haemorrhage - 4 days (Dr JH David). He was buried on 4 Jan 1928 in Edendale Sth Cemetery,Nz. He married Anne Hogg on 15 Jan 1875 in Bedrule,Roxburgshire,Scotland.
John was employed as Farmer, Ploughman. in 1875/1928. He immigrated in 1879 to Wellington, Nz from London on the "Rakaia". He joined religion Methodist in 1928 in Hj Malcolm (Minister at funeral).
His surname could be spelt Byars (headstone), Byers or Byres.
Headstone says "In loving memory of John beloved husb of Annie Byars died 2nd Jan 1928 aged 74 years.
Also their grandchild Myrtle. Also his wife Annie d 13th Sept 1933 aged 79 yrs."
Click to view John's Death Certificate transcript or image
11. Anne Hogg was born on 13 Oct 1852 in Lilliesleaf, Roxburgh,Scotland. She died on 13 Sep 1933 in Residence,Ota Creek,Edendale,NZ. The cause of death was Influenza-4 months,
myocarditis - 3 months, heart failure - gradual (Dr JH Baird). She was buried on 15 Sep 1933 in Edendale Cemetery,Southland, NZ.
Anne was employed as Field Worker in 1875. She immigrated in 1879 to Wellington, Nz from London on the "Rakaia".
Died as "Annie"
Headstone says "In loving memory of John beloved husb of Annie Byars died 2nd Jan 1928 aged 74 years. Also
their grandchild Myrtle. Also his wife Annie d 13th Sept 1933 aged 79 yrs."
Dad remembered Annie (his grandmother). She had a broad Scots accent and she always had a
"sweetie" in her apron pocket - Stephen Byers
Click to view Anne's Death Certificate transcript or image
12. Henry Jones was born in 1864 in Waiakouaiti,Otago,Nz. He died on 16 May 1927 in Dunedin Public Hospital,Nz. The cause of death was Carcinoma of ascending colon, pneumonia & emphyma (Dr A Durward). He was buried on 18 May 1927 in Owaka Cemetery,Nz. He married Lydia Breach on 14 Dec 1889 in Presbyterian Church, Totara Flat,Hokitika,Nz.
Henry was employed as Storeman in 1889 in Totara Flat. He was employed as Lineman in 1891. He was employed2 as General Labourer, Farmer in 1927.
became a keen Oddfellow, attended in Owaka.
settled with young family in Freston Hill, 6 miles out of Owaka
Click to view Henry's Death or Marriage Certificate transcript or image
13. Lydia Breach was born in 1865 in Co Kent,England. She died in 1949 in Nz.
Lydia emigrated in 1874/1875 from the "Berar" from London, England to Wellington, Nz.
Russell Jones says she was born in 1866
Came to NZ in 1874-1875 on the Berar with her parents & 4 of her siblings. She was 7th born.
14. Christian Ludvig Jensen was born in 1855 in Frederikshavn, Jutland, Denmark. He died on 10 Feb 1938 in 9 Ibizh St, Petone, Wellington, Nz. The cause of death was Chronic myocardial degeneration - some years, old age (Dr HW Nesh). He was buried on 12 Feb 1938 in Taita Cemetery, Wellington, Nz. He married Hansene Hansen on 22 Aug 1884 in Frederikshaven,Denmark.
Christian emigrated on 24 Aug 1875 from the Friedeburgh, to Napier, Nz. He was employed as Farmer in 1893/1930 in Wainuiomata/Petone.
Cause of death: Myocardial degeneration - some years, old age.
Religion of minister at funeral: Church of England.
On 27 July 1890 Lot 27 of the Fitzherbert Subdivision (41.3 hectares) was sold to Christian Jensen (Jansen). Lot 27
lay to the east of Fitzherbert Road in the vicinity of todays McKay and Hunt Streets. From 195 to 1905, and possibly
later, Christian Jensen was appointed by the Hutt County Council as "Registrar of Dogs and Collector of Dog
Registration Fees and your Residence Wainui omata as the Registration Office in respect of the Wainui omata
Riding". Renumeration was set at one shilling per head for each dog registered. At the time of Christian's purchase
Lot 27 was being leased to a John Turnball for securing the repayment of $400 plus interest and was also being
used as security for a Deed of Mortgage between Fitzherbert and Thomas Burt, storekeeper of the Hutt, for an
amount of $160 plus interest. Christian had to take on both these debts, plus pay Fitzherbert $40 to purchase the Lot.
Christian was involved in other activities as well as farming and being registrar, on 19 January 1895 the Hutt County
Council Clerk wrotr to Christian: "Sir,- I have the honour by direction of Councillor Wakeham to inform you that your
tender bearing date of the 17 inst for carting 75 yards. more or less, pf road metal for the sum of two shillings and
sixpence per yard has been accepted".
By 26 February 1912 Christian had cleared the mortage on the land and on 16 November 1923 he sold to a John
Haddy.
(Taken from"Tales From The Swamp" by V Alexander, published by Wainuiomata Historical Museum Society
Booklet No 6)
Obituary Mr C L Jensen
One of the pioneers of Wellington, Mr C L Jensen died at Petone yesterday at the age of 83 yrs.
MrJensen arrived at Napier by the sailing ship Freideburgh on August 24, 1875, at the age of 20. after residing for a
few years in Hawkes Bay he settled in Petone, from where he removed to Wainuiomata, being engaged in farming
there for 37 years. During the time he was in Petone he was a member of the celebrated Petone Navals. He also
was a member of the bodyguard of Colonel J M Roberts at Parihaka. Mr Jensen was a foundation member of
Druid's Lodge, Star of NZ, Lower Hutt. For many years past Mr Jensen resided in Petone, where he was an
enthusiastic member of the Central Bowling Club.
He was twice married, and leaves a widow and a grown up family of one son and three daughters. Mr H Jensen;
Karori: Mrs G Hansen,Orongorongo; and Mrs A. And Mrs J Jones, Glenoamaru. There are 13 grandchildren and
one great grandchild.
The funeral will take place at 10 am tomorrow.
(Taken from newspaper)
Click to view Christian's Marriage or Death Certificate transcripts or images
15. Hansene Hansen was born in 1865 in Frederickshaven or Lendunsogn,Denmark. She died on 17 May 1928 in Knights Rd Hospital,Lower Hutt, Nz. The cause of death was carcinoma of liver & gall bladder - 3 months, operation exhaustion - 2 months (Dr BJ Dudley). She was buried on 19 May 1928 in Taita Old Cemetery,Wgtn,Nz.
Hansene immigrated in 1883 to NZ.
living in Petone at time of death. Died as "Hansine"
Causes of death; Carcinoma of Liver & Gall Bladder (3 mths), operation exhaustion (2 mths).
Headstone says: "Hansine beloved wife of Christian L Jensen, died 17 May 1928 aged 62 years. Christian Ludvig
Jensen beloved husband of above, died 10 Feb 1938 aged 83."
her death cert says she was born in Lendunsogn, Denmark
Click to view Hansene's Death Certificate transcript or image
Shirley's 2nd great grandparents
16. Edward Tapp was born3 in 1809/1811 in Prestonpans,East Lothian,Scotland. He died on 14 Dec 1879 in age 70. He married Margaret Blackadder on 3 Aug 1832 in Cranston,Scotland.
Edward was baptized in or Haddington, Prestonpans. He was employed as Gemstone Miner?.
paper factory labourer (at their marriage)
17. Margaret Blackadder was born in 1812/1813 in Borthwick,Midlothian,Scotland. She died on 24 Apr 1870 in Newton Loan Parish of Cockpen.
Assumption made that Alexander and Janet were her parents simply based on birth place [DCB] cause of death -
pneumonia, eight days.
18. John Spence was born in Orkney Islands. He married Sibbela Forbes in 1834.
19. Sibbela Forbes .
may've been spelt Sybella
20. John Byers was born in 1817 in Westerkirk, Roxburgh, Scotland. He died on 19 Dec 1873 in Bedrule, Roxburghshire, Scotland. He married Janet S Davidson on 6 Aug 1837 in Kirktown, Roxburgh, Scotland.
John was employed as Ploughman in 1875/1928.
21. Janet S Davidson was born in 1820 in Roberton, Rox, Scotland. She died on 23 Jul 1883 in
Mackside, Southdean, Scotland.
22. Walter Hogg was born on 9 May 1798 in Lilliesleaf, Roxburgh,Scotland. He married Margaret S Telfer on 12 Nov 1852 in Lilliesleaf, Roxburgh,Scotland.
Walter was employed as Shepherd in 1875/1933.
23. Margaret S Telfer was born on 1 Jan 1835 in Wormscleugh, Castletown, Roxburgh?, Scotland.
24. Andrew Jones was born in 1837 in near Plymouth, Devonshire, England or Sydney, Australia. He died on 30 Mar 1896 in Waiakouaiti, Otago, Nz. He was buried on 1 Apr 1896 in Waiakouaiti,Otago,Nz. He married Mary Gunn on 30 Dec 1863 in Waikouaiti, Otago, Nz.
Andrew was employed as General Carrier, Shearer, Farmer (1927).
The first entry (England) from Mary Christina Jones' birth cert that Andrew himself filled in, the second entry (Sydney)
was from James Freston Jones' book written in 1978
25. Mary Gunn was born in 1839 in Thurso, Caithness Shire, Scotland. She died on 9 Dec 1921. She was buried in Waiakouaiti,Otago,Nz.
Mary lived in the same house, built at the north-eastern corner of the Waikouaiti racecourse soon after their
marriage, for sixty years.
26. Levi Breach was born in 1830 in Berkshire,England. He died on 22 May 1902 in Hokitika,Nz. The cause of death was Gastroenteritis, Exlamation - 6 days (Dr H Macandrew). He was buried on 24 May 1902 in Hokitika,Nz. He married Ann "Susannah" Edwards on 18 Apr 1852 in Saint Dunstan,Stepney,Middlesex,England.
Levi was baptized on 3 Aug 1828 in Independent Chapel, Arborfield, Berkshire. He emigrated in 1874/1875 from the "Berar" from London, England to Wellington, Nz. He was employed as Bank Messenger? in 1889. He joined religion Anglican in 1902 in Eh Hawkuist (minister at funeral). He was employed as Coachman in 1902.
Religion of minister at funeral; Anglican
Click to view Levi's Death Certificate transcript or image
27. Ann "Susannah" Edwards died in 1869.
Ann was baptized on 17 Aug 1828 in Saint Mary, Lambeth, London, England.
Name spelt Susanah Edwards on her dau, Lydia's marriage cert
28. Jens Jorgen Kristensen .Jens married Kristen Marie Mardater.
Jens was employed as Farmer in 1930/1938.
29. Kristen Marie Mardater .
30. Christen Hansen .Christen married Karren Marie Hansen.
Christen was employed as farmer in 1928.
31. Karren Marie Hansen .
Shirley's 3rd great grandparents
32. Robert Tap .Robert married Catherine Armour on 16 Jul 1810 in Southleith.
33. Catherine Armour .
34. Alexander Blackadder was born before 21 Aug 1782 in Edrom,Berwickshire,Scotland. He married Janet\jessie Donaldson.
Alexander was baptized on 21 Aug 1782 in Edrom, Berwickshire, Scotland. He was employed as stonemason.
35. Janet\jessie Donaldson was born on 3 Mar 1776.
Janet\jessie was baptized in Bendouchy, Perthshire, Scotland.
36. John Spence was born in 1763 in Orkney Islands. He married Catherine Spence.
37. Catherine Spence .
41. Jane Byers .
44. John Hogg .
46. Andrew Telfer .Andrew married Christian "Kirsty" Murray.
47. Christian "Kirsty" Murray was born on 17 Oct 1798 in Greenah, Castletown, Roxburgh, Scotland.
52. Jacob Breach .Jacob married Elizabeth.
Jacob was employed as Farmer.
53. Elizabeth .
54. George Edwards .George married Mary.
55. Mary .
Shirley's 4th great grandparents
66. John Armour .
68. Alexander Blackadder was born before 8 Nov 1737. He died before 24 Aug 1824. He married Isabella Wait.
Alexander was baptized on 8 Nov 1737 in Edrom, Berwickshire, Scotland.
69. Isabella Wait was born about 1746. She died on 24 Aug 1824. She was buried on 27 Aug 1824 in Duns,Berwick,Scotland.
Isabella was baptized on 16 Jan 1746 in Eccles, Berwickshire, Scotland.
70. Alexander Donaldson .Alexander married Margaret Galloway N/A.
71. Margaret Galloway was born in Couper Grange,Perthshire,Scotland.
72. Thomas Spence was born in Orkney Islands. He died in 1781. He married Margaret Spence.
73. Margaret Spence .
94. Walter Murray .Walter married Kirsten Douglas.
95. Kirsten Douglas .
Shirley's 5th great grandparents
136. John Blackadder was born in 1698. He died on 7 Apr 1792. He was buried in Edrom Graveyard. He married Jean Innerwick on 16 Jun 1732 in Haddington,East Lothian,Scotland.
137. Jean Innerwick was born in 1698. She died on 11 May 1748.
138. William Wait .William married Janet Aitchison on 19 Jan 1745 in Eccles,Berwickshire,Scotland.
139. Janet Aitchison .
Shirley's 6th great grandparents
272. William Blackadder was born in 1664. He died on 20 Jul 1724 in Whitsom,Berwickshire,Scotland. He was buried in Edrom Graveyard.
Shirley's 7th great grandparents
544. John Blackadder was born in 1634. He died in 1700.
