Stevenson, Emily

Thacker, Samuel, Boot and Shoemaker and Retailer, The Square, Palmerston North. Telegraphic address, “Thacker, Palmerston North.” Bankers, Bank of Australasia. Private residence, Cuba Street. This business was established in 1887 by Thacker and Pallant, who conducted it till April, 1893, when the latter retired from the firm. Mr. Thacker is a native of Dunedin, where he served an apprenticeship of five years, completing his term in 1884. For three years thereafter Mr. Thacker continued to work as a journeyman till starting in business as above. The premises occupied are conveniently situated in The Square, opposite the Bank of Australasia, which is one of the best positions in the town. The building leased by Mr. Thacker is constructed of wood, one story in height, the floor space being equal to about 800 square feet. The markets of Great Britain and the Continent of Europe are laid under contribution to supply the varied assortment of boots and shoes kept in stock at this establishment. All classes of colonial-made goods are likewise open for customers, and every class of boots and shoes is made to order on the premises, and repairs likewise receive attention.
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The Cyclopedia Company Limited, 1897, Wellington
from web site http://www.nzetc.org/tm/scholarly/tei-Cyc01Cycl-t1-body-d4-d134-d14.html#name-415352-mention accessed 14 Dec 2011

Marriage Details
1889/1145 Bride: Emily Stevenson, Groom: Samuel Shacker (sic)

Evening Post 4 May 1889
Marriage
Thacker - Stevenson - On 22nd April, at the residence of Mr H. McGregor, Harriet-street, by the Rev James Paterson, Samuel, only son of the late Joseph Thacker, Dunedin, to Emily, second daughter of the late William Star (sic) Stevenson, Taita, Lower Hutt

Death Details
1944/24688, Emily Thacker, Aged: 75Y - Date of Death 13/9/1944 from Death Registration - so born circa 1869

Palmerston North City Council Cemetery Records
Surname THACKER
First Names EMILY
Gender Female
Occupation WIDOW
Address 8 WALDEGRAVE STREET
Denomination Anglican
Age at Death 75Y
Date of Death 14/09/1944
Place of Death UN-KNOWN
Date of Interment 14/09/1944
Warrant Type BURIAL
Cemetery Terrace End Cemetery
Cemetery Block 033
Plot Number 036
Head Stone
Funeral Director THOMAS GRIGGS & SON LTD
Book of Memories NO

Probate Emily Thacker, Place: Palmerston North, AAOOY W3298 230/44, Filed: 1944, Will, Archives NZ, Wellington

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could be children
Birth Details
1890/2089, Elsie Thacker, Mother: Emily, Father: Samuel

Marriage Details
1912/1788, Bride: Elsie Thacker, Groom: Alexander John Crombie

Death Details
1918/10255, Alexander John Crombie, Aged: 34Y

Probate Alexander John Crombie, Place: Waitara, Date of Death: 15/11/1918, ABAJ W4079 2447, Filed: 20/2/1919, Will, Archives NZ, Wellington

Death Details
1966/47127, Elsie Crombie, Aged: 76Y

Palmerston North City Council Cemetery Record
Surname CROMBIE
First Names ELSIE
Gender Female
Occupation WIDOW
Address 23 NIKAU STREET
Denomination Anglican
Age at Death 76Y
Date of Death 15/10/1966
Place of Death UN-KNOWN
Date of Interment 18/10/1966
Warrant Type BURIAL
Cemetery Terrace End Cemetery
Cemetery Block 033
Plot Number 038
Head Stone
Funeral Director THOMAS GRIGGS & SON LTD
Book of Memories NO

Probate Elsie Crombie, Year: 1966, Agency: AAOY, Series: 21078, Accession: W3298, Box: 536, Record:611/66, Archives NZ, Wellington
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Birth Details
1892/1808, Hilda Thacker, Mother: Emily, Father: Samuel

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Birth Details
1904/7335 Alice Marian Thacker, Mother: Emily, Father: Samuel

Palmerston North City Council Cemetery Record
Surname THACKER
First Names ALICE MARION
Gender Female
Occupation SPINSTER
Address 23 NIKAU STREET
Denomination Anglican
Age at Death 67Y
Date of Death 04/12/1971
Place of Death UN-KNOWN
Date of Interment 04/12/1971
Warrant Type BURIAL
Cemetery Terrace End Cemetery
Cemetery Block 033
Plot Number 036
Head Stone
Funeral Director THOMAS GRIGGS & SON LTD
Book of Memories NO

Death Details
1971/46161, Alice Marian Thacker, Aged: 67Y

Probate Alice Marion Thacker, Year: 1971, Agency: AAOY, Series: 21078, Accession: W3298, Box: 554, Record: 704/71, Archives NZ, Wellington