Martha Matthews1

(c 1838 - 1907)
Father*Richard Matthews1 b. 1811, d. 1893
Mother*Johanna Sarah Blomfield1 b. 1808, d. 1880
Martha Matthews was born in Awanui circa 1838.1

She married John Twinem in New Zealand in 1866.1,2,3

Martha died in 1907 in New Zealand.4

Family

John Twinem
ChartsStephen Blomfield (c1750?-1809) descendancy

Citations

  1. [S312] Electronic Files - A Robinson, and subsequent correspondence.
  2. [S542] Index - New Zealand BDMs online, at https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/, Marriage Reg. No. 1866/2485 (bride only as Martha Elizabeth MATHEWS).
  3. [S443] CD - NZ Marriages, CD - NZ Marriages 1836-1956 V2, NZ Registar's General Folio 453 as Martha Elizabeth MATHEWS.
  4. [S542] Index - New Zealand BDMs online, at https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/, Death Reg. No. 1907/9746, aged 70.

Mervyn Wyatt Matthews1

(1912 - 2001)
Father*Kenneth Lionel Matthews1 b. 1886, d. 1952
Mother*Kathleen Marella Clarke1 b. 1891, d. 1957
Mervyn Wyatt Matthews was born in Kaitaia, Northland, on 27 December 1912.2,3,4

He married Shirley Jean Roadley at St Matthew's in Auckland on 12 July 1941.2,1,5

Mervyn died in 2001 in New Zealand.6

Family

Shirley Jean Roadley (1915 - 2006)
ChartsStephen Blomfield (c1750?-1809) descendancy

Citations

  1. [S312] Electronic Files - A Robinson, and subsequent correspondence.
  2. [S265] Book - Edgar T. Jones, George & Martha Clarke Family Tree, p33.
  3. [S542] Index - New Zealand BDMs online, at https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/, Birth Reg. No. 1913/14356.
  4. [S542] Index - New Zealand BDMs online, at https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/, Death: Reg. No. 2001/8624 gives this birthdate.
  5. [S443] CD - NZ Marriages, CD - NZ Marriages 1836-1956 V2, NZ Registrar General's Folio 4113.
  6. [S542] Index - New Zealand BDMs online, at https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/, Death: Reg. No. 2001/8624.

Richard Matthews1

(1811 - 1893)
Father*William Matthews1
Mother*Rizpah Baker1
Richard Matthews was born in Deddington, Oxfordshire, in 1811.1

He arrived in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand, aboard HMS Beagle on 21st December 1835, with Captain Robert FitzRoy (later Governor of NZ) and Charles Darwin. These three spent Christmas Day 1835 at the Waimate Mission Station with the Rev. William Williams and George Clarke. His older brother Joseph Matthews had already arrived in NZ on 26 Mar 1832, but his eldest brother Robert remained in England. The HMS Beagle left London in 27th Dec 1831 and returned on 2nd Oct 1836 after sailing around the world from East to West.

He established the Wanganui Mission in 1840.1

He married Johanna Sarah Blomfield in Waimate North, Northland, on 14 March 1838, the marriage performed by the Rev. William Williams.1,2

He was widowed on the death of his wife Johanna on 10 September 1880.3,1,4

Richard died on 27 January 1893 in Kaitaia, Northland.1,5 He was buried at the St Saviours Church Cemetery in Kaitaia.6

Family

Johanna Sarah Blomfield (1808 - 1880)
Children
ChartsStephen Blomfield (c1750?-1809) descendancy

Citations

  1. [S312] Electronic Files - A Robinson, and subsequent correspondence.
  2. [S443] CD - NZ Marriages, CD - NZ Marriages 1836-1956 V2, NZSG Collection entry 9759.
  3. [S303] Cemetery Marker - , St Saviours Church cemetery, Kaitaia, From given age of 70, implied a birthdate of 1810.
  4. [S542] Index - New Zealand BDMs online, at https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/, Death Reg. No. 1880/3029.
  5. [S542] Index - New Zealand BDMs online, at https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/, Death Reg. No. 1893/312.
  6. [S303] Cemetery Marker - , St Saviours Church cemetery, Kaitaia.
  7. [S542] Index - New Zealand BDMs online, at https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/, Birth Reg. No. 1849/1400.

Ronald James Matthews

(1924 - 2000)
Ronald J MATTHEWS (1924-2000) on wedding day 1948
Ronald James Matthews was born in Brisbane, Queensland, on 23 September 1924. He was the second son of James Alexander MATTHEWS (1898-1963) and Stella Evelyn ABELL (1900-1991).1

He was a apprentice fitter and turner at the glassworks before enlisting in the Australian Army, where he attained the rank of Lieutenant at retirement. He later became the Safety Officer at Comalco before a series of strokes forced his retirement.1

He married Doreen Claire Cumming, daughter of George Cumming and Ethel Maud Robinson, in Brisbane, Queensland, on 24 January 1948.1
Wedding of Ronald J MATTHEWS to Doreen C CUMMING, January 1948


Ronald died on 6 July 2000 at home in Moorebank, Sydney, New South Wales, at age 75.2,1 He was buried on 11 July 2000 at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Leppington.1,3
Ronald James MATTHEWS (1924-2000)

Family

Doreen Claire Cumming (1925 - 2020)
Child
ChartsCumming descendant chart
Flood descendant chart
Robinson descendant chart

Citations

  1. [S980] Email - Geoffrey Matthews, email and family research from Geoffrey Matthews to D Ferguson, from 2014 onwards.
  2. [S396] Ryerson Index to Australian Newspaper Death and Obituary Notices, at http://sites.rootsweb.com/~nswsdps/dpsindex.htm, Sydney Morning Herald of 8 Jul 20003.
  3. [S1140] Forest Lawn Memorial Park database, at https://www.forestlawn.com.au/, Location RC, Section CC, Block 8, Site 7.

Samuel Hayward Ford Matthews1

(1854 - 1888)
Samuel Hayward Ford Matthews was born in New Zealand in 1854.2

He married Elizabeth Eleanor Subritzky, daughter of Johannes Anton Subritzky and Elizabeth Hoare, in New Zealand in 1875.3,4

Samuel died on 14 April 1888 in Kaitaia, Northland, as the result of a farming accident.5 He was buried at the St Saviours Church Cemetery in Kaitaia.5

Family

Elizabeth Eleanor Subritzky (1857 - 1926)

Citations

  1. [S443] CD - NZ Marriages, CD - NZ Marriages 1836-1956 V2, Folio 2026.
  2. [S567] Myra's Place (NZ) - Subritzky/Matthews genealogies, at http://www.myrasplace.net, son of Rev. Joseph Matthews and Mary Ann Davis.
  3. [S443] CD - NZ Marriages, CD - NZ Marriages 1836-1956 V2, NZ Registrar General's Folio 2026.
  4. [S542] Index - New Zealand BDMs online, at https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/, Marriage Reg. No. 1875/1921.
  5. [S567] Myra's Place (NZ) - Subritzky/Matthews genealogies, at http://www.myrasplace.net

Serena Hannah Matthews1

(1840 - 1910)
Father*Richard Matthews1 b. 1811, d. 1893
Mother*Johanna Sarah Blomfield1 b. 1808, d. 1880
Serena Hannah Matthews was born at Waimate North Mission Station in Waimate North, Northland, on 16 April 1840.2,1

She married Ralph Pickmere, son of John Richard Pickmere and Eliza Thornhill, in Awanui, north of Kaitaia, in 1861.3,1,4,5

She was widowed at age 60 on the death of her husband Ralph on 13 April 1901.6,1,7

Serena died on 9 February 1910 in Auckland at age 69.1,8 She was buried on 10 February 1910 at the St Marks Cemetery in Remuera.9,1

Family

Ralph Pickmere (1826 - 1901)
Children
ChartsStephen Blomfield (c1750?-1809) descendancy

Citations

  1. [S312] Electronic Files - A Robinson, and subsequent correspondence.
  2. [S295] Interview - A Robinson, From a letter by T M Barrett to A H Pickmere, 7 Nov 1981, although they claim a date of 16 Apr 1841.
  3. [S189] International Genealogical Index (IGI), LDS entries are member submitted, so suspect, but claim 1861 Awanui and 1885 Kaitaia.
  4. [S443] CD - NZ Marriages, CD - NZ Marriages 1836-1956 V2, NZ Registrar General's Folio 92.
  5. [S542] Index - New Zealand BDMs online, at https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/, Marriage Reg. No. 1861/1196.
  6. [S297] Funeral Card -.
  7. [S542] Index - New Zealand BDMs online, at https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/, Death Reg. No. 1901/2206, aged 74.
  8. [S542] Index - New Zealand BDMs online, at https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/, Death Reg. No. 1910/835, aged 69.
  9. [S310] Cemetery Marker - , St Marks Church cemetery, Remuera, Plot 66 - plan and list is in the church foyer - plot is near main gates on the right, but headstone is missing.

William Matthews1

He married Rizpah Baker.1

Family

Rizpah Baker
Child

Citations

  1. [S312] Electronic Files - A Robinson, and subsequent correspondence.

Agnes Maud1

(1870 - 1948)
Agnes Maud was born in Kent Town, Adelaide, South Australia, on 4 December 1870. She was one of 5 children of Edward MAUD and Jane COWAN.1

She married Arthur Ebenezer Forsaith, son of Thomas Forsaith and Ada Mary Hall, at the residence of Mr Cooper in Glenelg, Adelaide, South Australia, on 21 September 1897.2,3

Agnes was divorced from Arthur Ebenezer Forsaith at Perth, Western Australia, on 19 August 1912.
The proceedings, as reported in the West Australian newspaper, make interesting reading:
"THE STRONGEST PROOF. A MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE. INTERESTING PETITION IN DIVORCE. "AN UNUSUAL TRADE INQUIRY."
In the light of events which were exposed in the Divorce Court yesterday, Mrs. Agnes Forsaith apparently did well to preserve her marriage certificate, for that document has proved to be a substantial factor in clearing up what had appeared to Mr. Justice MacMillan to be a difficult point, and in releasing her from her marriage with Arthur Ebenezer Forsaith, formerly of Perth, on the ground of the latter's desertion. The case was one of many which have been before the Divorce Court recently under the new Divorce Act. When the case was before Mr. Justice MacMillan last week it was stated that respondent, with petitioner's consent, left Perth in 1905 for Adelaide for three months, on account of illness. At the end of that period he was to have returned, but since then she had not heard from him, nor had he supported her. It was stated also that respondent, since his marriage with petitioner, was about to enter into another marriage outside Western Australia, but was prevented from doing so. On the evidence then before him, however, his Honour was diffident about dealing finally with the case, and it was adjourned until yesterday morning, in order to permit of further inquiries being made. Mr. A. D. Stone appeared for petitioner. Two witnesses - Albert Kruger and O. L. Haines - yesterday supplied what might be termed the missing links in the chain of evidence. The former was able to inform the Court of the man's movements, while the latter witness related how respondent's alleged attempt to enter into a second marriage was frustrated. Albert Kruger told the Court that he knew respondent when the latter was in Perth. He (respondent) was then a printer and publisher. Witness was in Sydney at the end of April and at the beginning of May, and he then saw respondent in that city and spoke to him.
His Honour: Did he tell you anythng about himself? - No. I asked him where he was going; and he stated that he was leaving that day for Brisbane.
Did you know what his business was at that time? - No.
He did not mention his wife? - No.
Did he seem in good health? - Yes; excelllent.
O. L. Haines, the other witness, described himself as the managing director of the Trade Protection Association. He said that in 1906 he had inquiries from New Zealand, by his agent in that country, in regard to Arthur Ebenezer Forsaith. In Perth a meeting of respondent's creditors had been called under the Assignment Act, witness being trustee. He remembered perfectly the nature of the inquiry in question.
Mr. Stone: Did you reply to it? - Yes. "It was rather an unusual trade inquiry," added witness, when asked what it was that had impressed firmly on his mind the nature of the investigation. "It was stated that Forsaith was proposing marriage to the daughter of one of my agent's clients."
You forwarded to New Zealand a history of respondent while he was here? - Yes. Witness had some foolscap notes in his hand, but they were not read out.
With that letter in reply, what did you send? - A copy of his marriage certificate.
Did you hear any more about it? - No.
Mr. Stone submitted that on the evidence now before the Court, respondent, as far back as Sentember, 1906, had shown no intention whatever of returning to this State. His Honour said that on the evidence as it now stood desertion since 1906 had been proved, and a decree nisi, returnable in six months, would be granted. Petitioner was also granted the custody of her two children and costs against respondent."4,5

Agnes died on 4 July 1948 in Graceville, Brisbane, Queensland, at age 77.6,7 She was buried on 6 July 1948 at the Toowong Cemetery, Cnr Frederick St & Mt Cootha Rd in Toowong.8

Family

Arthur Ebenezer Forsaith (1867 - 1952)
Children
ChartsSamuel Forsaith (c1702-1751) descendancy

Citations

  1. [S365] CD - Sth Australian Births, Sth Aust Index of Births 1842-1906, Book 90, p933.
  2. [S368] Marriage (Civil) - Divorce decree.
  3. [S414] CD - Sth Australian Marriages, Sth Aust Index of Marriages 1842-1916, Book 192, pg927.
  4. [S368] Marriage (Civil) - Divorce decree, Action brought by Agnes due to separation of at least 5 years and 'desertion' of the family.
  5. [S893] Newspaper - West Australian (Perth), issue of 20 Aug 1912, p3, Divorce Court proceedings - desertion since 1906 proved, and a decree nisi, returnable in six months, was granted. Petitioner was also granted the custody of her two children and costs against respondent. The decree was made absolute on 4 Mar 1913 (issue of 5 Mar 1913, p10).
  6. [S488] Index - Queensland BDMs (online and fiche), at https://www.qld.gov.au/law/…, Death Reg. No. 1948/B17453, parents Edward and Jean.
  7. [S893] Newspaper - West Australian (Perth), issue of 9 Jul 1948, Vol 64, No. 19339, p1, col2, Deaths.
  8. [S489] Brisbane City Council Cemeteries database, at https://graves.brisbane.qld.gov.au/, Portion 24, Section 18, Grave 19.
  9. [S484] Index - West Australian BDMs online, at https://bdm.justice.wa.gov.au/_apps/pioneersindex/…, Birth Reg. No. 3850.
  10. [S484] Index - West Australian BDMs online, at https://bdm.justice.wa.gov.au/_apps/pioneersindex/…, Birth Reg. No. 4601.

Honora Maunsell1

She married Michael Russell in Ireland.1

Citations

  1. [S1084] National Archives - National Library of Ireland Records, Diocese of Cashel and Emly - bapt of daughter Judith.

Lavinia Mayall1

(1882 - 1944)
Lavinia Mayall was born in Manchester, Lancashire, on 6 January 1882.1,2

She married Frederick James Clarke, son of William Clarke and Marianne Kemp, in Manchester, Lancashire, in 1906.1

Lavinia died on 28 October 1944 in Onehunga at age 62.1,3

Family

Frederick James Clarke (1873 - 1950)
Children
ChartsStephen Blomfield (c1750?-1809) descendancy

Citations

  1. [S312] Electronic Files - A Robinson, and subsequent correspondence.
  2. [S190] Index - GRO and Office of National Statistics, England & Wales Civil Registration Qtrly Indexes, Birth: District of Salford, Vol 8d, p152, 1Q1882, mother's maiden name BROWN.
  3. [S542] Index - New Zealand BDMs online, at https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/, Death Reg. No. 1944/29165, aged 62.