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Research in Other Countries => New Zealand => New Zealand Completed Requests => Topic started by: Dale on Tuesday 11 September 12 10:07 BST (UK)
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Hi
I am seeking the burial places of husband & wife JOHN & CHRISTINA STEWART.
Christina died 1907 Christchurch but her husband's death date is uncertain between 1891 (when he advertised the sale of land in the Press) and Christina being a widow in 1907.
The couple had 2 children Emma 19 and Wiliam aged 25 who died in a boating accident in 1886. The children are buried at the Anglican Churchyard at Avondale but so far I have been unable to find the parents.
Their address 1886- 1891 was "Avon Glade" off Stanmore Road Avonlade if that helps!
Very grateful for any help!
Dale
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hi dale there are 3 burial''s for christchurch for john stewart . 1st died 1st april 1902 buried 4th april 1902 linwood cemetery age 72yrs address 39 barbadoes street, born in scotland lived in nz 35yrs. 2nd died 20 september 1899 buried 22 sep 1899 linwood cemetery age 58 address st albans , contractor born scotland lived in nz 30 yrs. 3rd john leslie stewart died 4 august 1904 buried 5 aug 1904 linwood cemetery age 62 address 134 armagh street born england lived in nz 15 yrs. not sure if any are the ones you are looking for.
regards alan
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Perhaps this is them - I think you may have Avondale confused with Avonside
Source NZSG Cemetery Fiche
Surname STEWART
Given Names Christiana
Year of Death 1907
Record Number 24
Record Type M/I
Age 76
Location Holy Trinity Ch Avonside Q10.03
Source NZSG Cemetery Fiche
Surname STEWART
Given Names John
Year of Death 1901
Record Number 24
Record Type M/I
Age 84
Location Holy Trinity Ch Avonside Q10.03
Source NZSG Cemetery Fiche
Surname STEWART
Given Names Emma
Year of Death 1886
Record Number 17
Record Type M/I
Age 19
Location Holy Trinity Ch Avonside Q10.03
Source NZSG Cemetery Fiche
Surname STEWART
Given Names William
Year of Death 1886
Record Number 17
Record Type M/I
Age 25
Location Holy Trinity Ch Avonside Q10.03
Source NZSG Cemetery Fiche
Surname STEWART
Given Names Freddie
Year of Death 1887
Record Number 24
Record Type M/I
Age infant
Location Holy Trinity Ch Avonside Q10.03
Source NZSG Cemetery Fiche
Surname STEWART
Given Names F
Year of Death 1914-1918
Record Number 486
Record Type M/I
Age N/R
Location Holy Trinity Ch Avonside Q10.03
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http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=search&d=AS18861110.2.60&srpos=8&e=--1886---1886--10--1----2Emma+Stewart--
there are other articles on this website about the accident
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http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Heritage/Cemeteries/Avonside/AvonsideParishCemetery.pdf
check this site also
alan
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http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=search&d=THD18861111.2.28&srpos=15&e=--1886---1886--10--11----2Emma+Stewart--
So it seems that William survived the boating accident.
1886/5380 Stewart Emma 19Y - this is Emma's death registered on 9 Nov 1886
And a William's death registered on 25 Nov 1886
1886/395 Stewart William 25Y
This may explain his later death
http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=search&d=IT18861129.2.6&srpos=10&e=-11-1886--11-1886--10--1----2William+Stewart--
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Thanks Eveyone!!
I have all the details of Emma & William's accident. Emma drowned at the time and William succumbed to congestion of the lungs & possibly a broken heart about 16 days later.
John was my problem - his ages varied Eng- Canada- Eng- Aust so by the time he arrived in NZ there were so many possibilities for his death ???
Now the correct cert can be ordered with some confidence.
I am very grateful indeed for all the help - particularly Mackaa ;D
Thanks again
Dale
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My pleasure - this is the record you need to order from NZBDM - make sure you order the printout not the certificate - a) because it is cheaper b) because it is a copy of the original entry and c) because they will email it so much quicker
1901/3046 Stewart John 84Y