Gresham, James

Birth Details
1872/23532, James Gresham, Mother: Janet (sic), Father: James

Marriage Details
1908/5739, Bride: Harriett (sic) Mitchell, Groom: James Gresham - Date of Marriage 23/6/1908 from Marriage Registration

Timaru Herald 2 July 1908
In spite of the heavy downpour prevailing, there was a large gathering in the Volunteer Hall, Geraldine on Tuesday evening, when Lieutenant Gresham, who has recently discontinued single blessedness, was entertained by his comrades and their friends. A very pleasant evening was spent in dancing and other pastimes. After supper had been disposed of, Colonel McKenzie stated that the gathering had been called for the purpose of showing their appreciation of Lieutenant Gresham''s services to the company. He called upon Captain Paterson, who presented the guest of the evening with a beautiful silver tea service, and in doing so spoke in eulogistic terms of his enthusiasm, especially in the matter of rifle shooting, which had been the principal cause of the high attainments of the Geraldine Rifles, who were second only to one corps in South Canterbury in shooting. Lieutenant Gresham had joined as a private nine years ago, and had worked himself up to his present position, and both he and Mrs Gresham would have their best wishes for the future. Lieutenant Gresham suitably replied, thanking them for the handsome present and their kind wishes.

Death Details
1953/24626, James Gresham, Aged: 80Y - Date of Death 8/2/1953 from Death Registration

Timaru District Council Cemetery Records show
Name: James Gresham
Address: Husband of Harriet (sic)
Age at Death: 80
Date of Death: 8 Feb 1953
Date of Interment: 10 Feb 1953
Cemetery: Geraldine Cemetery
Section: General
Row: 134
Plot: 214

Probate Record
James Gresham, Place: Geraldine, Occ: Storeman, Item: R21852702, Agency: CAHY, Series: 3155, Accession: CH145, Box: 112, Record: TU50/1953, Archives NZ, Christchurch

Death Details
1962/30102, Harriet Gresham, Aged: 76Y - Date of Death 16/1/1962 from Death Registration

Timaru District Council Cemetery Records show
Name: Harriet (sic) Gresham
Address: Wife of James Geraldine
Age at Death: 76
Date of Death: 16 Jan 1962
Date of Interment: 17 Jan 1962
Cemetery: Geraldine Cemetery
Section: General
Row: 134
Plot: 214

Probate Record
Harriett (sic) Gresham, Place: Geraldine, Occ: Widow, Item: R21856538, Agency: CAHY, Series: 3155, Accession: CH145, Box: 137, Record: TU32/1962, Archives NZ, Christchurch