Person Index

Kemble, Robert

Robert KEMBLE
b: 1821
d: 30 AUG 1880
Biography
Christ Church''s Web Site
236 BUCK Alfred James Seldon
236 BUCK Mary Ann

233 BUCK Edwin Douglas Seldon
233 BUCK Janet Ann

38 BUCK George Green
38 BUCK Mary Ann Seldon
38 BUCK Percy
38 BUCK William S.

38 KEMBLE Henrietta
38 KEMBLE Robert

38 PIKE Cecil Seldon
38 PIKE Elizabeth Seldon
38 PIKE Evelyn Seldon
38 PIKE Gordon Seldon
38 PIKE Julia Catherine
38 PIKE William Seldon


Listed under Taita
NZPO 1880 - 81 Kemble Robert

Note: Guardian of the Valley, page 24 - 25 states Robert and Henrietta had eight children?

Free BMD Record show Date Marriage Registered: September 1857, District: Stepney, Names: Robert Kemble and Henrietta Jones, Volume: 1c, Page: 884
The district Stepney spans the boundaries of the counties of London and Middlesex

Lyttleton Times 24 February 1858
WELLINGTON.
The ship Hastings, Carrey, from London, anchored at the heads on Monday night. She sailed from Gravesend on the 18th of November and had a splendid run of 77 days from land to land and 90 from port to port. She has brought about 50 cabin and intermediate passengers, some of whom are returning from a visit to the mother country among whom are Lieutenant and Mrs. Buck, Mr. and Mrs. Buck of the Taita, Mr. and Mrs. Kemble, and Mr. Bunny. The passengers speak in high terms of the courtesy and attention of Captain Carrew and Dr Clark, and have presented both these gentlemen with addresses in acknowledgment of their kindness. The voyage has been a very pleasant one; no deaths or births have occurred on board and the passengers all land in good health and spirits. She brings one day''s, later English news.— Independent, Feb. 17

Birth Details
1860/1578, Charles John Kemble - no parents listed
1860/1579, Fanny Ada Kemble - no parents listed
1860/1580, Jane Kemble - no parents listed

Wellington Independent 27 January 1860
BIRTHS
On Saturday, the 21st inst., at the Taitai (sic), Hutt, the wife of Mr. ROBERT KEMBLE, of three children, two girls and a boy.

Hutt Valley Cemetery Record Jane Kemble, Date: 26 Mar 1860, St James Anglican, Lower Hutt, Burial Records

Wellington Independent 30 March 1860
BIRTHS
BUCK.- On the 23rd instant, the wife of Mr. George Buck, Taita, of a son
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DEATHS
KEMBLE.- On the 26th inst., at the Waiwetu, Jane, infant daughter of Mr. Robert Kemble, aged two months and five days

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Birth Details
1862/1623, Robert George Kemble - no parents listed

Wellington Independent 1 July 1862
At the Taita, Hutt, on the 26th June, Mrs. R. Kemble of a son

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Birth Details
1864/3164, Annie Kemble - no parents listed
1864/3165, Edward Kemble - no parents listed

New Zealand Spectator and Cook''s Strait Guardian 5 November 1864
On the 30th October, at the Pioneer Hotel, Three Mile Bush, Wairarapa, the wife of Mr. ROBERT KEMBLE, of twins, a boy and girl

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Death Details
1871/1323, Henriette Kemble, Aged: NR - Date of Death 4/7/1871 from Death Registration

Hutt Valley Cemetery Record Henrietta Kemble, Date: 4 Jul 1871, St James Anglican, Lower Hutt, Burial Records
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Henrietta Kemble, Date: 4 Jul 1871, Christ Church Anglican, Taita, Monumental Inscriptions, Reference: 140

Wellington Independent 7 July 1871
A WOMAN BURNT TO DEATH.
(From our own Correspondent.) Greytown, July 5.
It is with deep regret I have to record a fatal accident which took place at Carterton on Tuesday last. Early on that morning Mr R. Kemble, of the Pioneer Hotel, who went to bed about 11 o''clock the preceding evening, was awoke from a sound sleep by screams which proceeded from the kitchen. He jumped out of bed and ran to the place from whence the cries proceeded; when he found Mrs Kemble enveloped in flames. He immediately threw a blanket over her, and succeeded in putting out the fire; but the poor woman was so shockingly burnt that no hopes from the first were entertained of her recovery. Medical assistance was immediately sent for, which unfortunately proved unavailing. She lingered until Tuesday afternoon, when she expired.
An inquest was held on Wednesday, before Dr Spratt and a respectable jury, who, after hearing the evidence, returned a verdict of accidental death.
The deceased leaves a large and young family to mourn their loss. The funeral is to take place on Saturday, from Mr G. Buck''s, Taita. Much commiseration is felt for Mr Kemble on this shocking and melancholy occasion.

Wellington Independent 7 July 1871
NOTICE
THE friends of Mr Robert Kemble are respectfully invited to attend the funeral of his late wife, Henrietta, which will take place on Saturday, the 8th instant, leaving the residence of Mr George Buck, Taita, at 2 p.m.
July 6, 1871

Hutt Valley Cemetery Record Robert Kemble, Date: 30 Aug 1880, Christ Church Anglican, Taita, Monumental Inscriptions, Reference: 140

Evening Post 31 August 1880
KEMBLE.- On the 30th August, 1880, at the Taita, Mr. Robert Kemble, aged 59 years
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NOTICE
The friends of the late Mr. ROBERT KEMBLE are respectfully invited to attend his Funeral which will take place on FRIDAY, the 3rd September, to leave Mr. George Pike''s residence at 3 o''clock p.m. for the Taita Cemetery,
JOHN EDWARDS,
Undertaker
30th August, 1880
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Mr. Kemble, an old settler, who arrived in this port in the year 1840, in the ship Adelaide, died yesterday at the Taita. He was a very kind-hearted man, who has gained the esteem of a large circle of friends, and the news of his death will be received with regret, both at the Hutt and in Wairarapa, where he was well-known.

Probate Robert Kemble, Place: Wairarapa, Occ: Publican, Date of Death: 30/8/1880, AAOM 6029 1499, Filed: 7/9/1880, Will, Archives NZ, Wellington

Evening Post 20 November 1880
SEALED TENDERS are invited for the PURCHASE of the Section No. 356, West Taratahi.
Terms— One-fourth cash balance may remain on mortgage for five years at 7 pounds per cent, with power to pay off at any time.
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Also,
For the LEASE for seven years, with the RIGHT TO PURCHASE during the term, the PONATAHI STATION, known as Buck and Kemble''s, containing about 5200 acres, with about 3300 sheep. -
Tenders will be received until the 1st January, 1880.
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The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.
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Further particulars and conditions may be seen at the offices of
MESSRS. BRANDON & SON,
Solicitors, Wellington,
To whom tenders are to be sent, addressed to the Executors of the late Robert Kemble, and marked "Tender."

Evening Post 27 January 1881
NOTICE.
ALL Persons indebted to the Estate of the late Mr. Robert Kemble are requested to pay the amount of their several accounts to Messrs. Brandon & Son, Solicitors, on or before Monday, the 8th Feb., and all persons having claims against the Estate are requested to send in the same for liquidation on or before the aforesaid date.
(Signed.)
GEORGE BUCK,
THOMAS McKENZIE,
A. DE B. BRANDON, Jun.,
Trustees.
Wellington, 26th January, 1881.

Christ Church Cemetery Headstone Reads
SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY OF
HENRIETTA THE BELOVED WIFE OF
ROBERT KEMBLE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JULY 4 - 1871
AGED 46 YEARS
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Hard to read
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The Lord gave and The Lord has
taken away.
Blessed be the name of the Lord
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Be so? always ready for you know
not the day or the hour upon
son of Man may cometh.
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ALSO OF ROBERT KEMBLE
DIED AUGUST 30 1880
AGED 58 (sic) YEARS
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OH NONE CAN TELL WHO NEXT MAY FALL
BENEATH THY CHASTENING ROD
ONE MUST BE FIRST BUT LET US ALL
PREPARE TO MEET OUT GOD.
Facts
  • 1821 - Birth -
  • 30 AUG 1880 - Death -
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Robert KEMBLE
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Family Group Sheet - Child
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CHILDREN
MRobert KEMBLE
Birth1821
Death30 AUG 1880
Marriage1857to Henrietta Jones
Family Group Sheet - Spouse
PARENT (M) Robert KEMBLE
Birth1821
Death30 AUG 1880
Marriage1857to Henrietta Jones
Father?
Mother?
PARENT (F) Henrietta Jones
Birth
Death4 JUL 1871
Marriage1857to Robert KEMBLE
Father?
Mother?
CHILDREN
MCharles John KEMBLE
Birth21 JAN 1860Taita
Death29 MAY 1926
Marriage1889to Katharine Morgan
Private
Birth
Death
Marriage1881to Leonard Rose Jagger
FJane KEMBLE
Birth21 JAN 1860Taita
Death23 MAR 1860
MRobert George KEMBLE
Birth26 JUN 1862Taita
Death17 MAR 1945
FAnnie Kemble
Birth30 OCT 1864Pioneer Hotel, Three Mile Bush, Wairarapa
Death3 APR 1892
Marriage1885to George Henry Welch
MEdward KEMBLE
Birth30 OCT 1864Pioneer Hotel, Three Mile Bush, Wairarapa
Death1865
Descendancy Chart
Robert KEMBLE b: 1821 d: 30 AUG 1880
Henrietta Jones d: 4 JUL 1871
Charles John KEMBLE b: 21 JAN 1860 d: 29 MAY 1926
Katharine Morgan b: 1864 d: 11 DEC 1937
Hilda Myra KEMBLE b: 1890 d: 23 SEP 1987
Brian Leo Twomey b: 1894 d: 1975
Leslie Ronald KEMBLE b: 1891 d: 1914
Cecil Robert KEMBLE b: 1895 d: 7 JUN 1917
Marjorie KEMBLE b: 1896 d: 1897
Vera Dulcie KEMBLE b: 1898 d: 1987
William Thomas Hannon b: 1894 d: 1976
Jane KEMBLE b: 21 JAN 1860 d: 23 MAR 1860
Robert George KEMBLE b: 26 JUN 1862 d: 17 MAR 1945
Annie Kemble b: 30 OCT 1864 d: 3 APR 1892
George Henry Welch b: 1860 d: 16 JUN 1906
Eileen Welch b: 1890 d: 25 JAN 1975
William Kemble Welch b: 1886 d: 1964
Ruby Mary Alberta McLachlan b: 1888 d: 28 MAY 1975
Kathleen Welch b: 1888 d: 21 AUG 1969
Claude Llewellyn Welch b: 1892 d: 26 OCT 1957
Ina McLean b: 1894 d: 24 MAR 1988
Edward KEMBLE b: 30 OCT 1864 d: 1865
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