Erwood, Edith Maud

Christ Church''s Web Site
26 ERWOOD Beatrice Charlotte
26 ERWOOD Edith Maude (sic)
26 ERWOOD Edward M.
26 ERWOOD Emily
26 ERWOOD Emma H.

picture of W T Weller on a horse from The Cross and the Stars by Peter Butt ISBN 0-473-02117-x. Published 1993. Printed by Wright & Carman Ltd, Trentham
caption on picture pg 61
Photograph Collection, Ohakune Archives
The Railway Missioner, Mr W T Weller, riding ''Stella'', at Ohakune, about 1914.
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Railway Missions
Large numbers of men, long distances from home and living in stringent conditions, were based in work camps in the Central North Island building the Main Trunk railway line. To minister to them the diocese appointed in 1906 Mr W J (sic) Weller who, operated from a collection of tents and huts, ''a model of neatness'', provided facilities for reading, writing and recreation, as well as pastoral care and Sunday worship. 11
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Picture and caption
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Mr Weller was fortunate to escape asphxiation when the fabric of the tent in which he was sleeping caught fire. He had to cut his way out ''in his sleeping suit''. The mission base was completely destroyed.
Assistance to Mr Weller was given by the Reverend P W Clarkson, vicar of Taihape, within whose parish a number of these camps were suitated. Orginally part of Hunterville parish, Taihape became independent in 1905.
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page 60 and 61
11 Gosnell, A Servant of the City p 5

Free BMD Birth records show Date Birth Registered September 1879, District: Mile End, Name: Edith Maud Erwood, Volume: 1a, Page: 489
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The district Mile End is an alternative name for Mile End Old Town and it spans the boundaries of the counties of London and Middlesex

1881 English Census shows
Edward Erwood, Head, Married, Male, Aged: 35, Birthplace: Stepney, Middlesex, England, Occ: Account Book Binder
Emma Erwood, Wife, Married, Female, Aged: 34, Birthplace: Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England
Emma C. Erwood, Daughter, Female, Aged: 3, Birthplace: Stepney, Middlesex, England
Edith M. Erwood, Daughter, Female, Aged: 1, Birthplace: Stepney, Middlesex, England
Dwelling: 8 Dunmow Rd Dunmow Terrace
Census Place: West Ham, Essex, England
Family History Library Film: 1341408

Marriage Details
1906/2090, Bride: Edith Maud Erwood, Groom: William Thomas Weller - Date of Marriage 7/2/1906 from Marriage Registration

Wanagnui Chronicle 22 February 1907
Mr W. T. Weller is spending a short time here on railway mission work. He seems a very energetic young man, and we hope to see his work appreciated.

Wanganui Chronicle 12 November 1907
Mr. (sic) Weller, the wife of Mr. W. T. Weller, Anglican missioner, has arrived in Ohakune from Raurimu. They are making their headquarters in Ohakune, it being more central for the work.
The Ray. G. P. Davys, of St. Peter''s, Wellington, will come up on a visit to the Main Trunk Railway, in company with Mr. W. T. Weller, holding services at Waiouru on Tuesday, November 12, on Wednesday at Makatote, on Thursday at Raurimu, on Friday at Horopito, and on Sunday at Ohakune. at 11 o''clock a.m. and 7 p.m.

Hutt Valley Cemetery Record Edith Maude Erwood, Date: 1908, Christ Church Anglican, Taita, Monumental Inscriptions, Reference: 104

could not see a Death Registration under either Weller or Erwood

Evening Post 13 February 1908
FUNERAL NOTICE
THE Friends of Wm. T. Weller, Railway Missioner, are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of his late Wife, which will leave the residence of her mother, Mrs. Erwood, 170, Hutt-road, Petone, on Friday, 14th February, 1908, at 10 a.m., for Church of England Cemetery, Taita.
G. McILVRIDE AND SON,
Sanitary Undertakers,
Lower Hutt

Christ Church Cemetery Headstone Reads
In Memory
of
EMMA R ERWOOD
1857 - 1922 MOTHER
BEATRICE CHARLOTTE
1886 - 1906 DAUGHTER
EDITH MAUDE
1880 - 1908 DAUGHTER
ALSO DIED IN ENGLAND
EDWARD M ERWOOD
1846 - 1905 FATHER
EMILY
1885 - 1902 DAUGHTER

Wanganui Herald 29 July 1908
FIRES.
Fire at Ohakune,
(From our own Correspondent.)
(By Telegraph.)
OHAKUNE, July 29.
At 2.30 this morning, Mr. W. T. Weller, railway missioner, had his dwelling house and tent burned to the ground, and nearly lost his own life. He lost everything belonging to him, besides a good amount of money. He did not save even his boots, socks, or coat, only three blankets which he put round himself when he slit the tent open to get out. He was severely burned about the head, feet, and hands.
Another resident was having three tents erected by Dette and Allridge, at Mr Weller''s to live in, and was going to shift today. Part of the furniture was supposed to be shifted yesterday, but, owing to the carrier being too busy, this was not done.
Great sympathy is felt in Ohakune for Mr Weller. Several helpers were at the fire, and managed to save some of the late Mrs Weller''s belongings.
The origin of the fire is a mystery.
Mr Weller is progressing favourably.

Wanganui Chronicle 29 August 1908
THE CHURCHES
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ARAMOHO-WAITOTARA PAROCHIAL DISTRICT
Eleventh Sunday after Trinity
St. Lawrence, Aramoho.- 9.45 a.m., Children''s service; Mr W T Weller. 11 a.m., Matins and Holy Communion; Rev. C. Price. 7 p.m., Evening song; Mr W. T. Weller.
Waitotara.- 10.15 a.m., children''s services. 7 p.m., Evening Song; Mr A. G. Heron.
Westmere.- 2.30 p.m., Mr S. L. Weller.
Momohaki.- 2.30 p.m., Mr A. G. Heron.
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Wanganui Chronicle 6 April 1909
A farewell social is to be tendered to Mr W. T. Weller on the 15th inst.. when he will also receive a purse of sovereigns. Mr Weller, as railway missioner, has seen some very rough times on the Main Trunk line, and well deserves the promotion he is about to receive.

Evening Post 1 August 1917
BALLOT APPEALS
MILITARY SERVICE BOARD
This morning the local sittings of the Third Wellington Military Service Board were resumed.
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Mr. H. E. Evans appeared on behalf of Wellington in the cases of Thomas Weller, Anglican clergyman, Ohakune, whose case was adjourned for two months for medical examination.
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Wanganui Herald 19 April 1909
The new Anglican Churchroom which has been erected at Wanganui East was opened last night. The vicar, Rev. Jacob, officiated, assisted by the new lay missioner, Mr W. T. Weller. There was a large congregation. The room has been built by Messrs Stokes, Sons, and Stansfield, and reflects great credit upon the firm.

Wanganui Chronicle 20 April 1909
Last Thursday evening the Town Hall was full of friends and well-wishers of Mr W. T. Weller, who is to be transferred to Wanganui, and who left here on Friday morning to take Up his duties at Wanganui East. Mr Weller is a great favourite with the Ohakune people, who presented him with a handsome letter case and a purse of sovereigns.

Wanganui Chronice 4 February 1910
The Church of England service will be held at Castlecliff on the sands, near the breakwater, on Sunday morning next, at 11.15 o''clock. It will be conducted by W. T. Weller, missioner.

Wanagnaui Chronicle 21 March 1911
PRESENTATION TO THE BISHOP OF WELLINGTON.
THE Synod of the Diocese decided that a presentation be made to the Bishop of Wellington on his resignation after sixteen years'' service.
Those in the Parish of Wanganui who desire to contribute are requested to send their subscriptions, which, it is suggested, should not exceed 2s 6d, on or before April 4th, to the Vicar, Churchwardens, Members of tho Vestry or to Mr W. T. Weller.

Waiapu Church Gazette 1 December 1912
BOARD OF THEOLOGICAL STUDIES
CLASS-LIST, 1912
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Class III.
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W. T. Weller, Wellington.
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Evening POst 20 December 1915
An Ordination Service was held at St. Paul''s Pro-Cathedral yesterday morning by the Bishop of Wellington (Dr. Sprott). The priests ordained were
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W. T. Weller (Ohakune)
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Archdeacon Fancourt presented the candidates and the Rev. A. M. Johnston (vicar of St. Paul''s), read the Litany. The sermon was preached by the Rev. W. Fancourt.

2nd Marriage Details
1919/301, Bride: Evelyn Beatrice Evans, Groom: William Thomas Weller

Evening Post 10 July 1920
St. THOMAS''S, WELLINGTON S.
8 a.m., Holy Communion; 11 a.m., Matins, Literacy and Sermon (Preacher, Rev. W. T. Weller, Vicar of Ohakune)
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Evening Post 5 July 1921
The Rev. W. T. Weller, who has for the past five years been working in the parish of Ohakune, is shortly to be transferred to the Aramoho Parish.

Evening Post 5 July 1924
ST. PAUL''s PRO-CATHEDRAL,
Mulgrave street
THIRD SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
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7 p.m. - Evensong, Preacher, the Rev. W. T. Weller, Vicr of Aramoho.
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Evening Post 9 July 1927
ST. THOMAS''S CHURCH,
Riddiford street, Newtown.
FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY.
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7 p.m.- Evensong. Preacher, Rev. W. T. Weller, Vicar of Aramoho

Death Details
1931/1313, William Thomas Weller, Aged: 55Y - so born circa 1876 - Date of Death 6/2/1931 from Death Registration

could not see a death notice in Evening Post online searchable newspaper

Evening Post 9 February 1931
The death is reported from Wanganui of the Rev. W. T. Weller, vicar of Aramoho, at the age of 55 years

Probate Record William Thomas Weller, Place: Wanganui, Occ: Clerk Holy Ord, AAOM 6029 48297, Filed: 3/3/1931, Intestate, Archives NZ, Wellington

Evening Post 10 July 1931
The Diocesan Synod yesterday passed a resolution expressing regret at the death of the Rev. W. T. Weller, vicar of Aramoho, and of sympathy with his widow in her bereavement.

Death Details
1978/45871, Evelyn Beatrice Weller, Date of Birth: 29 December 1885