Kilmister, William

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The brewery did not prove a success, and Mr. Kimister and his two sons John and William (since deceased) took up land at Porirua, helped to construct the road through Johnsonville and along Tawa Flat, Mr. Kilmister senior receiving a wage of one guinea per week for overseering the Maoris in the construction of the Tawa Flat road, over which work the late Hon. W. B. Mantell was general overseer.
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They had eight children, four born in England and four in New Zealand. It is remarkable that of the four children who died, two were a son and daughter born in England, and the other two were a New Zealand son and a daughter. The surviving children are Mr. John Kilmister and Mrs. Gardner, who were born in England, and Mr. James Kilmister and Mrs. George Judd, who was born in New Zealand. There are some 50 grandchildren and others to the fourth generation scattered throughout the colony.
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Lady Nugent sailed from Gravesend 10th October 1840 and arrived in Port Nicholson 17th March 1841.
Names as on passenger lists
Kilminster, John, Aged: 32, Cooper
Kilmister, Frances, Aged: 30
Kilmister, Son, Aged: 8 (Ed: born circa 1832)
Kilmister, Daughter, Aged: 6 (Ed: born circa 1834)
Kilmister, Son, Aged: 4 (Ed: born circa 1836)
Kilmister, Son, Aged: 1 (Ed: born circa 1839)


Death Details
1884/1251, William Kilmister, Aged: 52Y - Date of Death 1/5/1884 from Death Registration

Karori Cemetery
Last Name: KILMISTER
First Name: William
Age: 52 Years
Deceased Date: 00-00-0000
Occupation:
Service Date: 04-05-1884
Service Provided: Burial
Cemetery: Bolton St
Section: Public
Plot Number: 67/68.K
Record Number: 97901

Evening Post 2 May 1884
KILMISTER.- On the 1st May, at Wellington, Mr. William Kilmister, eldest son of Mr. John Kilmister, of Glenbervie Terrace, aged 52 years. Gisborne and Wairarapa papers please copy.
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William Kilminster (sic), a well-known resident of Karori, died at the Hospital last night. It appears that some weeks ago he met with an accident to his head, and placed himself under the care of Dr. Gillon. When admitted to the Hospital, on Tuesday, he was in an insensible condition, and up to the time of his death he did not recover consciousness. The matter has been reported to the Coroner, who will decide whether it is necessary to hold an inquest.

Evening Post 3 May 1884
The Coroner deems it unnecessary to hold an inquest on the body of William Kilminster (sic), who died under circumstances reported yesterday.
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FUNERAL NOTICE
THE Friends of the late Mr. WILLIAM KILMINSTER (sic) are respectfully invited to attend his funeral, which will leave the residence of his brother, Mr. James Kilminster, Tinakori-place, top of Sydney-street cutting, on SUNDAY at 3 p.m.
E. MORRIS & SON,
Undertakers, Wellington.