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Research in Other Countries => New Zealand => New Zealand Completed Requests => Topic started by: lynsmum on Sunday 25 January 15 10:18 GMT (UK)
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Walter b: December 1852 in Auckland N.Z. is the youngest child of Charles Tawse Bruce who was born in Scotland.
Walter m: Diana WILKINS 1871, he dying 23 December 1921 in Wellington N.Z.
Their issue of 7 children, the youngest being Mary Jane who m: Morris EVANS in 1922. Mary d: 1968.
Perhaps their descendants (if any) would be able to assist with more information on her grandfather Charles who d:21 October 1862 in Auckland.
Many thanks.
Michele in Sydney OZ
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If Walter was born in New Zealand and father Charles was born in Scotland then what is the Co. Down connection?
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My first time on this site so confused where I posted the query. It should have been to Auckland New Zealand, not Co. Down.
Lynsmum
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Just click on 'report to moderator' and ask for this topic to be moved to New Zealand board :)
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Walter had a brother born in NZ
1853/1401 Bruce Walter / Jane/ Charles
1856/2839 Bruce Archibald Daldy/ Jane/ Charles
Cheers Janette
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Charles and Jane are buried in the Symonds Street cemetery
http://www.aucklandcity.govt.nz/dbtw-wpd/symondsst/sscem.html
Cheers Janette
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I see Walter didn't have the middle name Coombes for his marriage
1871/6987 Diana Wilkins to Walter Bruce
I wonder if these extra children were theirs also
1873/28363 Bruce Charles Walter/ Diana /Walter Coombes
1874/24183 Bruce / Joseph / Diana /Walter
1874/24186 Bruce / Ernest / Diana /Walter
1875/7569 Bruce / Catherine/ Diana /Walter
1876/17166 Bruce Diana Jessie / Diana/ Walter Coombes
1878/7767 Bruce Gertrude / Diana /Walter Combes
1879/4172 Bruce Frederick / Diana/ Walter Combes
1880/19400 Bruce Edward John / Diana /Walter Combes
1882/13746 Bruce William /Diana/ Walter Combes
1884/15237 Bruce Annie Fisher/ Diana /Walter Combes
1885/14058 Bruce / Albert Joseph / Diana /Walter
1887/4982 Bruce Joseph Wilkins/ Diana /Walter
1890/5353 Bruce Mary Jane / Diana /Walter
Cheers Janette
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Hello Lynsmum,
There are a number of obituaries about Mr. W. C. BRUCE to be found at 'Papers Past', one in particular dated 23.12.1921 in the 'Auckland Star'..............
http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz
Minniehaha.
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From the same source [Papers past] you will find quite a few snippets about the Bruce family.
One which caught my eye was in 'The New Zealand Herald' dated 15.1.1896 concerning the-
"Sudden death of Mr. John Wakefield.......married the eldest daughter of Mr. W. C. Bruce a couple of years ago and leaves a child.........."
Catherine Jane Bruce married John Wakefield in 1894 and the child mentioned was Augusta, whose birth was registered in 1895.
You will be able to add to the information provided by Janette by trawling through the NZ BDM index on line.
www.dia.govt.nz/births-deaths-and-marriages
Minniehaha.
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Hi Michele
Am I right in thinking that it is information on Charles (or Charles Tawse) BRUCE, (the father Walter), you are wanting ??
http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz
"New Zealand Herald" (Auckland) - 27 March 1891 - Obituary
The above newspaper carries the Obituary for "Mrs BRUCE" [Jane], the wife of late Charles BRUCE and mother of Walter, Archibald, and 3* other surviving sons. [* Obit. says 4 surviving children ... but 5 are named. ]
It mentions (amongst other things) that the late Mr BRUCE (Charles) was a well-known builder in the old days of Auckland.
~ Lu
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From Paperspast :
Charles BRUCE :
"Daily Southern Cross" (Auckland) - 20 October 1862 - Police News
... Charles BRUCE, plasterer .... accident at Remuera.
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"Daily Southern Cross" - 22 October 1862 - page 3
.... the late accident to Mr BRUCE ... [Charles BRUCE]
[He died of injuries sustained in this accident. ]
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"Daily Southern Cross" (Auckland) - 23 October 1862 - Deaths - page 3
BRUCE ... on 21 October .... Charles BRUCE ... aged 51 * years ...
[Note: * 51 years (looks like) in death notice, but NZ BDM death registration shows >
1862 - BRUCE - Charles - 47 years ]
~ Lu
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I do not know how this came about, but at Auckland in 1872 depositions to the Resident Magistrate, Auckland, Isaac HARDING, Master of the "NEBRASKA" was charged with breach of Quarantine Regulations regarding Walter Coombes BRUCE.
OAKLEIGH
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I do not know how this came about, but at Auckland in 1872 depositions to the Resident Magistrate, Auckland, Isaac HARDING, Master of the "NEBRASKA" was charged with breach of Quarantine Regulations regarding Walter Coombes BRUCE.
OAKLEIGH
Some more in-depth reading probably required with the abovementioned. :)
[Walter Coombes BRUCE in giving evidence, said he had a brother (employed in the engine room) on board the "Nebraska" upon her voyage from San Francisco (and that he'd met with his brother on 23 May (1872?) when the vessel came to Auckland ... The brother's christian name is not given, he's just referred to as (surname) BRUCE.]
Link to PapersPast article >
"New Zealand Herald" - 10 August 1872 - Police Court
http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz