Aramoho Wanganui *COMPLETED*

[SandieNZ]

Many thanks.  As I said, it was only because the town appears on the birth certificate.  No idea how long they might have been there.

Appreciate your reply,
Sandie

[Jean Price]

Hello again,

1. Nelson Bruce CALMAN, born 6 March 1892, was the first child of William CALMAN and Jane BRUCE.  I am interested in this family because my great aunt, Vera Ruth Jane FAWCETT married Nelson CALMAN 27 March 1918.

2. William CRUTCHLEY was born 1852, probably Northamptonshire, and married Eliza BARBER there. They emigrated to Christchurch, Canterbury, where both his wife and one child died. The other child (Annie CRUTCHLEY) seems to have been taken in by the maternal BARBER granparents, and William went to Auckland, where he married Grace McCARTNEY, 28 July 1883, and then I next find these two in Wanganui. And, Yes, William CRUTCHLEY was always listed as a boot maker or boot finisher.

Regards,
Jean

[shikyna]

Hi Jean

I will look in the heritage room when I go up next. There might be a photo of William's business. Have you accessed PapersPast which will give you ads from the era.

Cheers

Laraine

[GailS]

Hi,
I have family from the Aramoho area. The ANDREW family went there after they were in the Ashurst area.
My Great Grandfather William Jeffery Andrew was a headmaster at Wanganui East, I do have a few photos, but they would be a bit later (1930s) but have a family photo of the Andrew family before Leslie Wilton Andrew went to WW1. I believe most of the family is buried at the Aramoho cemetery.
Regards Gail

[MalNZ]

Hi,

Go to the Wanganui Library and read "A history of the Fowlers - Gloucestershire - New Zealand 1520-1986".  Some lived in Aramoho and are buried there.  The authoress, now a very elderly lady, has many memories of the family there. She still lives at the same address as in the book.

Cheers

MalNZ

[shikyna]

Thanks very much for this - will look it up. Sounds interesting!

[paulawatson]

Shikyna
I am a Watson of Waireka road [Upper Aramoho]
My Grandfather and his 2 brothers came here in about 1914 as I understand it.
My father was Charles Henry,[Pat] and my uncle was Morris who had Holly lodge winery.
Am wondering if you have any imfo on my great Grandfather who,s name iether never knew or have forgotten.
Kind regards
Paul Watson

[shikyna]

Paul I know someone who might know and will send the email to them. have you looked in Paperspast which is part of the New Zealand National Library as chances are if he was an early settler he may be mentioned in the papers of the day.

Cheers
Laraine

[Mackiwi]

Hi shikyna,

Have you found any information on where they buried their suicide's pre 1900?

Mackiwi