A plaque on a NZ beach *COMPLETED*

[Annette Witherby]

Hello All.

I guess this will seem crazy, please forgive me.

I have been told by a relative that the brothers of my g grandmother had a plaque erected on a New Zealand beach when they took part in a rescue.

The location of the beach is unknown but I think it may be in the South Island.
Names with connection are Timaru, Waimate and Hokittka.

Unfortunately there is nothing else I can add.
Just maybe - if it has not fallen down there may be a sign.

Their names are Daniel and Isaac Bradley who were born in England and Aust. in the mid 1880's.
Hoping someone may be able to help me.

Regards,
Annette

[Lin Up a Tree]

Hi Annette! :*)

This is a story I found, it seems, about the rescue:
http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=search&d=CL18820519.2.5.2&srpos=7&e=-------10--1----0benvenue+bradley-all

... and this article mentions about the monument:
http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=search&d=NZTR19220527.2.39&srpos=1&e=-------10--1----0benvenue+bradley-all


This then lead me to find this awesome page about the monument:
(complete with photos & mentions of your ancestors)
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nzlscant/benvenue.htm

[Lin Up a Tree]

p.s.

Think there's a good chance that this memorial is still there -- at least according to Google maps you can see a recent photo of it in the middle of Sophia Street, Timaru.

 

[Lucy2]

Hi Annette

Not crazy at all.  

Actually the wreck of the "Benvenue" 1882 at Timaru sprung to mind when I read your post (I too had  "rellie" who was involved in the rescue) and so I knew about the plaque.

EDIT:   Post amended ... I see info has since been provided.   

~   Lu

[Lucy2]

Hello again Annette

At the Timaru Cemeteries database, you will find photos of the headstone for Phillip and family.    [I suspect too that Isaac is also buried there ?]

http://www.timaru.govt.nz/


~   Lu

[GailS]

Hi,

Must be something going round, as I have a "rellie" (by marriage) who assisted on the rescue also.

I only just found the info late last year, but isn't it great to have info like that to find 

My sister lived in Timaru for years, must have walked past that monument in Sophia street for years and never knew.

Gail.

[Annette Witherby]

Dear All.

I truly cannot believe it!!

How astounding is that?   I am just going to print everyting out and study everything.
When in NZ many years ago, my husband seeing a monument in the  main street of Timaru. Maybe this could have been the one.
I had not researched the Bradleys at that time.

My grandfather, Horace Morgan SOUTHAN was born in Timaru in 1877. His Mother was Martha Jane BRADLEY.
I understood that she only had 2 brothers, Daniel and
Isaac but according to the records there was a 3rd, Philip. I have so much to research!

Thankyou again for all your help, I cannot thank you enough
I am so excited.
Regards to all,
Annette

[Lucy2]

....   His Mother was Martha Jane BRADLEY.
I understood that she only had 2 brothers, Daniel and
Isaac but according to the records there was a 3rd, Philip. I have so much to research!

Oooh  .... looks like there was a 4th brother ?    

Passengers per the "Alma" - arrived Wellington 1857 :

BRADLEY - Henry (32) -- Ann (26) -- Daniel [8] -- Henry (6) --Philip (4) -- Ann (3)  :

Link to passenger list  >>

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ourstuff/Alma.htm

~  Lu



 

[Annette Witherby]

Hi Lu.

My goodness you have given me much food for thought.

Have never heard of the child Ann so this is interesting.

Many thanks,
Annette