SMITH Elizabeth in Christchurch about 1914/5 ish *COMPLETED*

[Wiggy]

Hi Suzy,

Re Henry's death  - I don't think so - Henry was born 1832, in Appleby Derbyshire as I found out from the Marriage certificate.

Those births may be right Janette - though I would be a bit suspicious about the two born in the same year - I reckon they'd have had consecutive numbers if they'd been twins wouldn't they - I don't know mind you - just guessing.  Also parents names recorded differently -  - don't think it is right somehow!

I think the first two might be right!! -  Blanche is a family name and don't know about Lilian - Long gap between William 1861 in Victoria and Blanche in NZ -!!   

 - the last three     - Hmmm -unless the earlier William died then probably not the William.  Probably not, I think  - seems to me the last three might belong together in one other family - the sequence is good though isn't it.   You might be right - but I am not going to buy their birth certificates - too tenuous a link.

- it is really Elizabeth I am interested in - I know about having to go around the mulberry bush to come to the right answer - but finance is a consideration  - specially for someone so tentatively related.   

Please folks I am very grateful for your looking, so don't get upset if I don't buy everything to confirm!

Wiggy   

[Suzy W]

Hi Wiggy

Was there a address for Elizabeth when she received her fathers probate?  As this may narrow down the area of Christchurch she was living in.

I have found another Henry Smith buried Linwood and correct age born in England.. As you said it is a needle in a hay stack with so many Smiths, and both with common first names.

Suzy W

[Wiggy]

Hi Suzy,

Unfortunately it just says of Christchurch NZ.  No other address.  When did people start voting in NZ - are there some electoral Rolls I could access which might give me a clue maybe??   Might also show children of age but living at home - That's how I've managed to find the rest of the family!!

It is a hard ask isn't it - Smith of all names!!   I had Browns in Scotland - similar trouble - but we found him!! - - -  In the long run!!

Wiggy   

[aniph]

This may be them

1896 Electoral Roll Lyttleton
Henry SMITH railway station master Opawa
Elizabeth Ann SMITH same address

Annie

Adding: Annie and Blanche Irene at same address

[Wiggy]

Sounding good Annie - What year did NZ start having elections??   Were there any before that?  Is Lyttleton far from Christchurch??  not that it matters - They could have moved in the subsequent years!!

Wiggy   

[aniph]

I'm not too sure - I only have 1881, 1893 and 1896

Lyttleton is a suburb, not far at all

[Wiggy]

Am I able to view those electoral rolls Annie - if so where do I go??        You can't see them earlier that 1896 then??    Just realized you are in Aus - do you have special NZ records or are they available to all?

Wiggy  

[Wiggy]

Suzy,

Where is Linwood,  close to Christchurch? -  and when did that Henry die please?  It might be him maybe??

Wiggy   

[aniph]

Am I able to view those electoral rolls Annie - if so where do I go??        You can't see them earlier that 1896 then??    Just realized you are in Aus - do you have special NZ records or are they available to all?

Wiggy  

I have them on a CD, I can't see Henry earlier as a railway employee. Most big libraries should have the rolls available.
Linwood is another suburb.