Welch, James

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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.
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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

Birth Details
1860/3072, James Welch - no parents listed
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(Dec 2012)
1860/7176, James Welch, Mother: Mary Ann, Father: Henry

Marriage Details
1881/968, Bride: Elizabeth Sarah Chandler, Groom: James Welch

Death Details
1909/4953, James Welch, Aged: 49Y

Masterton District Council Cemetery Records
Record Number: 001723
Surname: WELCH
First Names: JAMES
Age: 49
Date of Death: 00
Date of Burial: 21/08/1909
Cemetery: Archer Street, Q E Park
Area: Plan II
Row: 9
Plot: JW

Evening Post 20 August 1909
Mr. James Welch, a widely-known and highly-respected settler of Opaki, died from heart disease yesterday, at his residence, Willow Park, after an illness of about three months. Mr Welch was very popular, his kindly and cheerful nature having endeared him to the population of the whole district. He was connected with many public institutions for twelve years he was chairman of the Opaki school committee, steward of the Masterltn Racing Club, and vice-president of the Carlton Cricket Club. Mr. Welch married a Wellington lady (a daughter of the late Sergeant-Major Chandler), who, with five children, survives him.

Probate James Welch, Place: Opaki, Occ: Sheep Farmer, Date of Death: 19/8/1909, AAOM 6029 12323, Filed: 29/9/1909, Will, Archives NZ, Wellington

Death Details
1932/11969, Elizabeth Sarah Welch, Aged: 71Y - Date of Death 13/10/1932 from Death Registration

Masterton District Council Cemetery Records
Record Number: 003978
Surname: WELCH
First Names: ELIZABETH SARAH
Age: 71
Date of Death: 13/10/1932
Date of Burial: 15/10/1932
Cemetery: Archer Street, Q E Park
Area: Plan II
Row: 9
Plot: ESW

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