Welch, Henry

Hutt City Library Online Database
Main Title: Welch family women
Imprint: c1988
Notes: 1928
Indexes: E14
Summary: The Welch women. The date on newspaper backing the original frame was 1888. Back row: Amy Harding, Dolly Bannister, Arabella Welch, Lydia Bray, Laura Kemble, Effie Harding. Middle row: Maryann Bannister, Mary Ann (Mrs Henry Welch), Sarah (Mrs William Welch), Bella (Mrs James Welch), Lucy McLachlan, Annie (Mrs Richard Welch), Minnie Fuller. Front row: Beatrice Redmond, Ada Lauchlan, Maud Murphy, Florence Owen, Alice Perry.
Language: English
Subject: Portraits
Heritage resources


Oriental Sailed 15th Sept 1839 arrived Port Nicholson 31st Jan 1840
Names as on Passenger List
Welch William, 33
Welch Ann, 32
Welch Mary, 12
Welch Annie Maria, 10
Welch William, 8
Welch Henry, 6
Welch Elizabeth, 5
Welch Jane, 2
Welch James, 3 months

The Duke of Roxburgh sailed from Plymouth 5 October 1839 and arrived in Port Nicholson 8 February 1840.
Names as shown on Passenger List
Poad Thomas, Aged: 28, Blacksmith
Poad Sarah, Aged: 29
Poad Mary Anne (sic), Aged: 3
Poad Phillipa Jane, Aged: 7 months

Marriage Details
1856/1979, Bride: Mary Ann Pond (sic), Groom: Henry Welch

Death Details
1884/4398, Henry Welch, Aged: 52Y - Date of Death 7/12/1884 from Death Registration

Masterton District Council Cemetery Records
Record Number: 000276
Surname: WELCH
First Names: HENRY
Age: 52
Date of Death: 00
Date of Burial: 9/12/1884
Cemetery: Archer Street, Q E Park
Area: Plan III
Row: HW
Plot: 6


Probate Henry Welch, Place: Opaki, Occ: Farmer, Date of Death: 7/12/1884, AAOM 6029 2283, Filed: 24/1/1885, Will, Archives NZ, Wellington

Msterton District Council Cemetery Records
Record Number: 002145
Surname: WELCH
First Names: MARY ANNE
Age: 79
Date of Death: 12/07/1915
Date of Burial: 14/07/1915
Cemetery: Archer Street, Q E Park
Area: Plan III
Row: MAW
Plot: 6


Death Details
1915/5782, Mary Ann Welch, Aged: 79Y - Date of Death 12/7/1915 from Death Registration

Evening Post 13 July 1915
The death occurred yesterday afternoon, at Lansdowne, Masterton, of another of the pioneer band of settlers who landed in Wellington in the eary days, in the person of Mrs. Henry Welch. She came to New Zealand in the ship Duke of Roxburgh (after which Roxburgh street is named) in 1840, and was married to Mr. Henry Welch, who died in 1884. Mrs. Welch leaves nine of her family. The daughter are:- Mesdames Duncan McLachlan (Opaki), William Brak (Gisborne), F. Redmond (Wellington), and the sons, Messrs. Edward, Albert, Henry, William, Alfred (Wellington), and Arthur Welch.

Wairarapa Daily Times 13 July 1915
OBITUARY.
MRS HENRY WELCH
Another of the very few now left of those pioneers that marked the dawn of settlement in this now prosperous Dominion has gone to the Great Beyond. Yesterday afternoon, at about 4 o''clock, the death occurred of Mrs Henry Welch, of Lansdowne. The deceased lady was held in very high esteem throughout the Wairarapa. She was of a bright and kindly nature, and was known far and wide for her cheerful disposition. A lady of sterling qualities, she endeared herself to all who knew her by her kindly acts of thoughtfulness, and her willingness to assist those in trouble. In the days of early settlement in Wellington, the Hutt, and later at Masterton, many of the pioneers were greatly indebted to the late Mrs Welch for her many acts of kindness and self-sacrifice in making their lot lighter. Her presence was like a beam of light in a wilderness of darkness to those struggling men and women who were carving a home out of the virgin bush, and her willingness to help them in their days of trouble endeared her to the hearts of those sturdy settlers. The news of her death will be received with feelings of deep regret throughout the Wairarapa, and many a family will to-day mourn the loss of a true friend.
The late Mrs Welch was born on August 20th, 1836, at Callington, Cornwall, England, being a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Thomas Poad. With her parents she came to New Zealand in the ship Duke of Roxburgh, after which Roxburgh street, Wellington, is named. The vessel left Plymouth in October, 1839, with 167 emigrants on board, and arrived at Wellington on February 7th, 1840, losing her captain (Captain Thompson) overboard at Stephen Island two days previously. The Duke of Roxburgh was the sixth of the New Zealand Company''s boats to reach New Zealand. The late Mrs Welch was the last but two of the surviving passengers of that emigrant ship the others being Mrs Judd and Mr W. Udy, both of Greytown.
The late Mrs Welch was married on January 10th, 1856, at St. James'' Church, Lower Hutt, to Mr Henry Welch, who died on December 8th (sic) 1884. After residing in the Lower Hutt district for some years, she came with her husband to Masterton forty-three years ago, and lived here ever since.
The deceased lady leaves nine of a family to mourn their loss, and they will have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends in their bereavement. The daughters are Mesdames Duncan McLachlan (Opaki), William Bray (Gisborne), Frank Redmond (Wellington), and the sons Messrs Edward, Albert, Henry, William, Alfred (Wellington) and Arthur. Another son, Mr James Welch, died some six years ago.
The funeral will take place at 2.30 p.m. to-morrow (Wednesday).

Wairarapa Daily Times 14 July 1915
FUNERAL NOTICE
THE Friends of the Family of the late Mrs Henry Welch are respectfully invited to attend her funeral, which will leave the residence, Lansdowne, on WEDNESDAY, July 14th, at 2.30 p.m., for the Masterton Cemetery.
G. HYDE,
Funeral Director.
Telephone 233, Private 324.

Wairarapa Daily Times 15 July 1915
The funeral of the late Mrs Henry Welch took place yesterday afternoon, the cortege being a large and representative one, residents from all over the Wairarapa being present to pay their last respects to one who was held in such high esteem. The pall bearers were Messrs Rupert, Lewis, Bert and Desmond Welch, and Percy and Norman McLachlan, grandsons of the deceased lady.

Probate Mary Ann Welch, Place: Masterton, Occ: Widow, Date of Death: 12/7/1915, AAOF W5447 25/15, Filed: 3/8/1915, Will, Archives NZ, Wellington