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Gaskin, Matthew

Matthew Gaskin
b: 1821
d: 22 SEP 1867
Biography
New Zealand Gazette and Wellington Spectator 10 July 1841
WE, the undersigned Emigrants by the Katherine Stewart Forbes, are desirous to convey our warmest gratitude to Captain Hobbs for the anxious solicitude evinced by him for our safety, during a tedious and perilous voyage from England to New Zealand. We are the more desirous of testifying our sense of his kindness, because he had in many instances interposed when others in a minor charge attempted to destroy our peace and quiet. We would also add that the discipline and seamanship displayed by Captain Hobbs has entirely secured our respect and admiration.
We also tender our thanks to the chief and second mates, for their united civility and kindness during the voyage.
William Cooper,
Sarah Cooper,
Emanuel Hall,
Mary Hall,
Charles Mounsher,
Alicia Mounsher,
John Pitman,
Mary Pitman,
Charles Peck,
Harriett Peck,
Joseph Root,
Ann Root,
Charles Cottle,
Mary Cottle,
Joseph Willmore,
Jane Willmore,
Edward Richardson,
Matthew Gaskin,
Daniel Peck,
Elizabeth Peck,
Samuel Gaskin,
Mary Gaskin,
Elizabeth Alexander,
William Root,
Sarah Root.

Marriage Details
1845/37, Bride: Charlotte Valler, Groom: Matthew Easkin (sic)

Death Details
1852/57, Charlotte Gaskin, Aged: NR

2nd Marriage Details
1852/208, Bride: Susan Ings Daysh, Groom: Matthew Gaskin

Wellington Independent 24 August 1867
Accident. — A very serious accident occurred to Mr Matthew Gaskin, an old and respected settler of the Taita, on the 13th inst, as he was returning from Wellington. When about a mile from his home, his horse suddenly took fright, and, while endeavoring to stop the furious animal, he was knocked down, the wheel of the cart passing over his left leg, crushing the bone and severely injuring the blood vessels, thereby stopping the circulation. Dr Wilford, of the Hutt, was promptly in attendance, but, despite the utmost medical skill, it became necessary to amputate the fractured limb, which operation was most skilfully and successfully performed by Drs Wilford and France. Mr Gaskin is now progressing very favorably.

Death Details
1867/908, Matthew Gaskin, Aged: NR

Hutt Valley Cemetery Record Matthew Gaskin, Date: 22 Sep 1867, Christ Church Anglican, Taita, Monumental Inscription, Reference: 15

Wellington Independent 28 September 1867
Death of Mr Gaskin. — We regret to announce that the accident to Mr Matthew Gaskin, which we noticed six weeks ago, has had a fatal result. Mr Gaskin was a member of the Taita Rifle Volunteers, and on Tuesday last was buried with all the military honors to which he was entitled. The Hutt Volunteer Band, under their very able conductor, Mr Valentine, was in attendance, and played the "Dead March in Saul." The deceased was followed to his grave by the members of his corps, and a large number of relatives and other persons anxious to show their respect, amongst whom were Captain Stack, Inspector of Musketry, Captain and Adjutant Cleland, Capts. Beetham, Whitewood and Mills, and several subaltern officers of the Hutt and Taita corps. The whole ceremony formed a most impressive scene, such as was never before witnessed in the Hutt.

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Death Details
1921/11639, Susan Gaskin, Aged: 86Y

Hutt Valley Cemetery Record Susan Gaskin, Date: 26 Apr 1921, Christ Church Anglican, Taita, Burial Record

Evening Post 27 April 1921
GASKIN.- On the 26th April, 1921, at the Wellington Hospital, Susan, relict of M. Gaskin, Taita, Hutt; aged 86 years. At rest.
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FUNERAL NOTICE
THE Friends of the late Susan Gaskin are invited to attend her Funeral which will leave the residence of Mr D. McEwan, 10, Campbell-terrace, Petone, To-morrow (Thursday), 28th April, 1921, at 12 o''çlock, for the Church of England Cemetery, Taita.
R. H. PARRANT AND CO.,
Undertakers, 46 Fitzherbert-st., Petone
Tel. 3426 (1 long 1 short), day or night

Evening Post 30 April 1921
There passed away at Wellington on Tuesday last an old identity, Mrs. Susan Gaskin, second daughter of the late Mr. John Daysh, Taita, Hutt, who arrived in Wellington in the ship Gertrude in 1841. Mrs. Gaskin leaves five children — Mrs. W. Bowater, Sandon; Mrs. J. Kinniburgh, Wellington; Mrs. D. Galloway, Paraparaumu; Mr. M. Gaskin, Martinborough; and Mr. J. Gaskin, Eketahuna; also 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Gaskin, whose age was 86, was buried beside her husband (who predeceased her by 54 years) at the Taita Church Cemetery on Thursday last.

Probate Susan Gaskin, Place: Wellington, Occ: Widow, AAOM 6029 30868, Filed: 4/6/1921, Will, Archives NZ, Wellington

Christ Church Cemetery Headstone Reads
IN
MEMORY
OF
MATTHEW GASKIN
DIED SEP 22 1867
AGED 46 YEARS
Facts
  • 1821 - Birth -
  • 22 SEP 1867 - Death -
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Matthew Gaskin
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Family Group Sheet - Child
PARENT (M) John Gaskin
Birth
Death
Marriageto Hannah Unknown
Father?
Mother?
PARENT (F) Hannah Unknown
Birth
Death
Marriageto John Gaskin
Father?
Mother?
CHILDREN
MMatthew Gaskin
Birth1821
Death22 SEP 1867
Marriage1845to Charlotte Valler
Marriage1852to Susan Ings Daysh
FElizabeth Gaskin
Birth1813
Death8 JUL 1877
Marriage1833to Daniel Peck at Kent, England
MSamuel Gaskin
Birth1809
Death30 APR 1886Makara
Marriageto Mary Unknown
Family Group Sheet - Spouse
PARENT (M) Matthew Gaskin
Birth1821
Death22 SEP 1867
Marriage1845to Charlotte Valler
Marriage1852to Susan Ings Daysh
FatherJohn Gaskin
MotherHannah Unknown
PARENT (F) Charlotte Valler
Birth
Death1852
Marriage1845to Matthew Gaskin
Father?
Mother?
CHILDREN
MGeorge Gaskin
Birth1846
Death1 JUN 1917
Marriage14 FEB 1874to Esther Jane Southee at Wesleyan Chapel, Masterton
Family Group Sheet - Spouse
PARENT (M) Matthew Gaskin
Birth1821
Death22 SEP 1867
Marriage1845to Charlotte Valler
Marriage1852to Susan Ings Daysh
FatherJohn Gaskin
MotherHannah Unknown
PARENT (F) Susan Ings Daysh
Birth1835
Death26 APR 1921
Marriage1852to Matthew Gaskin
FatherJohn Ings Daysh
MotherElizabeth Clarke
CHILDREN
FElizabeth Gaskin
Birth1854Taita
Death3 APR 1937
Marriage10 APR 1875to John William Kinniburgh at Cuba Street, Wellington
FEllen Gaskin
Birth1856
Death10 JUL 1923
Marriage28 JAN 1874to David Galloway at At The Residence Of Mr Peter McEwen
FFanny Gaskin
Birth1852
Death22 JUN 1938
Marriage9 MAY 1874to William Henry Bowater at Wesleyan Chapel, Manners Street, Wellington
MMatthew Gaskin
Birth1857
Death24 NOV 1937
Marriage1882to Emma Jane Harris
MJohn Gaskin
Birth1863
Death
Descendancy Chart
Matthew Gaskin b: 1821 d: 22 SEP 1867
Charlotte Valler d: 1852
George Gaskin b: 1846 d: 1 JUN 1917
Esther Jane Southee b: 1855 d: 1 MAR 1926
Charlotte Elizabeth Gaskin b: 1875 d: 28 MAY 1881
Mary Ann Gaskin b: 1876 d: 25 NOV 1918
William Friend Knowles b: 1862 d: 14 MAY 1943
Leonard Matthew Gaskin b: 30 APR 1882
Hugh Ronald Turnbull Douglas b: 1880 d: 22 OCT 1949
Olive Evelyn Gaskin b: 1895 d: 2 OCT 1947
Leslie Gainsford Adams b: 29 JUL 1894 d: 25 JUL 1977
Leslie George Tyndall Adams b: 7 JAN 1918 d: 6 JUL 2003
Winifred Maud Adams b: 1920 d: 29 SEP 2012
Elizabeth Olive Adams b: 1924 d: 2 JAN 2002
Timothy Patrick Snee b: 1923 d: 27 OCT 1993
David Lawrence Adams b: 1928 d: 2001
Victor Alexander Gaskin b: 1898 d: 18 NOV 1967
Violet Cowley b: 1896 d: 23 DEC 1921
Rona Kinniburgh b: 1908
Susan Ings Daysh b: 1835 d: 26 APR 1921
Elizabeth Gaskin b: 1854 d: 3 APR 1937
John William Kinniburgh b: 1848 d: 28 MAY 1928
John Herbert Kinniburgh b: 1876 d: 23 FEB 1940
Rita Kinniburgh b: 24 OCT 1900 d: 12 NOV 1980
Edward Ivan Parrington b: 1893 d: 1 JUL 1961
Ella Kinniburgh b: 22 MAR 1902 d: 9 OCT 1986
Clwyd Cleaver b: 1893 d: 9 FEB 1979
Rona Kinniburgh b: 1908
Victor Alexander Gaskin b: 1898 d: 18 NOV 1967
Percy James Kinniburgh b: 1878 d: 22 AUG 1972
Edith Marks b: 1878 d: 28 AUG 1967
Keith Kinniburgh b: 1905
Eva Jane Kinniburgh b: 1887 d: 26 MAY 1971
John Francis Teal Rogers b: 1882 d: 19 FEB 1936
Hilda Alice Kinniburgh b: 1 DEC 1882 d: 10 DEC 1882
Ellen Gaskin b: 1856 d: 10 JUL 1923
David Galloway b: 1844 d: 24 JUN 1911
Fanny Gaskin b: 1852 d: 22 JUN 1938
William Henry Bowater b: 1852 d: 27 SEP 1925
Harold Richard Bowater b: 1878 d: 1941
Matthew Gaskin b: 1857 d: 24 NOV 1937
Emma Jane Harris b: 1850 d: 5 SEP 1938
John Gaskin b: 1863
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