Person Index

Beetham, William

William Beetham
b: 1809
d: 3 AUG 1888
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Wellington Independent 2 March 1860
TO BE SOLD OR LET
A PROPERTY IN THE HUTT, comprising a tenth part of a hundred acre section, with a seven-roomed House, Pantries, Dairy, Stable, and other Out-Buildings, Garden and Fruit Trees.
Application to be made to Mr. Beetham, at the Hutt, or
JACON JOSEPH & CO.,
Wellington.
Feb. 28, 1860

Wellington Indenpent 20 March 1860
THE MILITA
The Militia was balloted for on Saturday. Two hundred men are required; but to make up for deaths and departures, three hundres names were drawn. Only the first available two hundred will be called for actual

service.
As the desire for information relative to the names drawn is very great, we public the list kindly placed at our disposal by Adjutant Kirwan.
The following is the copy of a circular now being issued, from which it will be

seen that the first meet is to take place on Friday next.
ON HER MAJESTY''S SERVICE.
Wellington Barracks,
March 17, 1860
Your name having been drawn for actual service in the Militia, you are hereby

commanded to attend on Friday, 23rd March, instant, at 12 o''clock, noon, at the lower Mount Cook Barracks.
W. R. TRAFFORD,
Major Commanding
Wellington Militia
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Bergin, Robert, River Hutt, labourer
Bryant, Henry, River Hutt, labourer
Burt, Thomas, River Hutt, storekeeper
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Beetham, William, River Hutt, farmer
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Cooley, Issac, River Hutt, farmer
Cleland, H., River Hutt, storekeeper
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Carlyon, G. G. River Hutt, Esquire
Cayley, Thomas, River Hutt, Carpenter
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Dooreen, Peter, Stoke''s Valley, sawyer
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Downey, Edward, River Hutt, labourer
Donnelly, P. River Hutt, labourer
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Daysh, John, River Hutt, labourer
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Edwards, William, River Hutt, labourer
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Gooden, Philip, Waiwetu (sic) River,

labourer
Goodchild, John, River Hutt, labourer
Golder, James, River Hutt, labourer
Gifford, Charles, River Hutt, labourer
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Gardiner, Wm. River Hutt, sawyer
Gradey, James, River Hutt, labourer
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Headley, J. E. River Hutt, labourer
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Hodges, George, Stokes Valley, basketmaker
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Hughey, John, River Hutt, farmer
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Jackson, James, Hutt, tailor
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Jillett, Robert, River Hutt, settler
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Jupp, Edward, River Hutt, settler
Judd, William, Waiwetu, labourer
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Mungeon, Thomas, River Hutt, carpenter
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Meager, Henry, River Hutt, carpenter
Medlyn, John, River Hutt, labourer
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McCulloch, Robert, River Hutt, farmer
McDonald, William, River Hutt, labourer
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McKenzie, John, River Hutt, storekeeper
McKay, William, River Hutt, butcher
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Miller, John, River Hutt, labourer
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Milne, Wm. River Hutt, farmer
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Owen, William, River Hutt, druggest
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Parker, Thomas, River Hutt, labourer
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Pattinson (sic) H., River Hutt, labourer
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Percy, Joseph s., (sicO, River Hutt, miller
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Phillips, George, River Hutt, sawyer
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Pool, N., jun., River Hutt, labourer
Potts, Lawson, River Hutt, storekeeper
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Pringle, Charles, River Hutt, bricklayer
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Rayner, John, River Hutt, gardener
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Reid, Thomas, River Hutt, labourer
Renall, Alfred, River Hutt, miller
Renall, Robert Wm. River Hutt, miller
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Riddiford, Daniel, River Hutt, sheep farmer
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Robinson, Thomas, River Hutt, shoemaker
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Rollins, Thomas B., River Hutt, farmer
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Roy, John, River Hutt, Engineer of roads
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Sharran, John, River Hutt, labourer
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Smith, George, River Hutt, labourer
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Smith, John, River Hutt, bricklayer
Smith, A. w., River Hutt, labourer
Southee, George, River Hutt, labourer
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Tidswell, Joseph, River Hutt, labourer
Thomas, John, Waiwetu River, sawyer
Thomas, Michael, River Hutt, labourer
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Whiteman, George, River Hutt, sawyer
White, Joseph, River Hutt, shoemaker
Wilkie, John, River Hutt, labourer
Wilkinson, Charles, River Hutt, labourer
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Williams, Wm, River Hutt, smith

Wellington Independent 1 August 1863
MILITIA DISTRICT ORDER.
Wellington,
30th July, 1863
THE Officers of the Militia of this District are posted to Companies as follows:-
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TAITAI COMPANT
Captain William Beetham
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LOWER HUTT COMPANY
Captain Alfred Ludlam
Ensign E. Riddiford
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Marriage Details
1863/7886, Bride: Lucille Frances Swainson, Groom: Richmond Beetham

Wellington Independent 10 October 1863
BEETHAM - SWAINSON.- September 17, at St James Church, Hutt, by the Rev. G. H. Johnstone, Ricmond, eldest son of William Beetham, Esq, Te Marko, Hutt, to Lucilla Frances, second daughter of the late William Swainson, F.R.S.

Wellington Independent 6 February 1868
WILLIAMS - BEETHAM.- On January 22, at St. James'' Church, Lower Hutt, by the Rev. J. E. Herring, assisted by the Rev. H. W. St. Hill, James Nelson, youngest son of the Right Reverend W. Williams, D.C.L., Bishop Waiapu, to Mary Margaret, second daughter of William Beetham, Esq., Taita, Wellington


Wellington Independent 9 October 1869
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Tickets to be obtained from Messrs Burt and Valentine, Lower Hutt; and Messrs Hedges and E. Beetham, Taita.
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Evening Post 11 March 1870
Yesterday morning, at an early hour, the stables attached to the premises of Messrs. Beetham, at the Taita, were destroyed by fire - supposed to have originated accidentally. A good deal of harness, saddles, tools, &c., were destroyed, and but for the assistance of some neighbours, there was every probability that the fire would have spread to the house.

Wellington Independent 29 March 1870
A fire occurred at the Taita on the 10th inst, by which the stables of Messrs Beetham''s homestead were totally destroyed. The cause of the fire is unknown.

Evening Post 13 July 1874
A popular entertainment was given at the Masonic Hall, Lower Hutt, on Thursday evening, the proceeds going to St James'' Church Building Fund. The programme consisted of readings, songs, glees, and solos and duets on the piano. Miss R. Riddiford, Miss Julia Buck, Miss Julia Pyke (sic) and the Misses Riddiford gave the solos and duets, Mrs Major Clifford, Mrs Fancourt, Miss R. Riddiford, and Mrs Mudgway played the accompaniments. Mrs Major Clifford, Mr George Beetham, and Mr George Williams, of Sandon, gave several fine song; and Mr Beetham, sen, Mr Thomas Mason, Mr Horsfall, and Mr George Hedges some very select readings. The Rev Thomas Fancourt occupied the chair.


Evening Post 22 February 1878
FITZROY-BEETHAM.- On the 21st Febraury, at James'', Lower Hutt, by the Rev. T. Fancourt, Cecil Augustus FitzRoy, to Susannah, youngest daughter of William Beetham, Taita

Evening Post 20 November 1879
FRIDAY, 28th NOVEMBER,
At 2 o''clock p.m.
SALE OF SHEEP, COWS, &c., &c., TAITA, HUTT
MR. J. H. WALLACE is instructed by Mr. Henry Russell to sell by public auction, on Friday, 28th November, at the Nainai (sic), adjoining the property of W. Beetham, Esq., J.P., Taita, Hutt, at 2 p.m. -
About 350 mixed sheep
Superior milch cows
Poultry, dairy utensils and sundries
No reserve
Sale on Friday, 28th November, at 2 o''clock.

Evening Post 16 May 1882
NOTICE
ALL persons found Shooting without leave, or trepassing on the land of the undersigned at Taita will be prosecuted according to law.
WILLIAM BEETHAM


Karori Cemetery Record
Last name BEETHAM
First name William
Service date 03/08/1888
Service provided Burial
Cemetery Bolton St
Section C of E
Plot number 6801
Record number 94273

Evening Post 3 August 1888
All old settlers in Wellington, and a very large number who have been privleged to know him at a later period, will learn with deep regret that Mr. William Beetham the father of Mr. George Beetham, M.H.R., has joined the majority. He died at his residence, Hobson-street, to-day, at the advanced age of 79 years. The late Mr. Beetham was a thoroughly good settler, and was highly esteemed in all the relations of life. As an artist he has made a mark in this colony, his portraits being particularly good. That of the late Dr. Featherston and Wi Tako may rank as a historical work of art. Up to a few months ago Mr. Beetham regularly performed his duties as a Justice of the Peace. In addition to Mr. George Beetham, he leaves a large grown-up family, most of whom are settled in the Wairarapa.

Evening Post 4 August 1888
THE Funeral Procession of the late William Beetham will leave the residence of Mr. T. C. Williams, Hobson-street, at a quarter to 4, To-morrow (Sunday), 5th August.

Evening Post 6 August 1888
The funeral of the late Mr. W. Beetham was largely attended yesterday, not only by the personal friends of the deceased gentlemen, but also by a great many public men and old colonists. The procession, which left the residence of Mr. T. C. Williams, was a very long one, the chief mourners being Messrs. Richard, William, Hugh, George, Charles, Joseph, and Norman Beetham, T. C. Williams, H. Williams, M.L.C., Hugh and Guy Williams, and Jas. Williams. Among the carriages which followed were those of His Excellency the Governor, and several leading citizens. The Rev. J. Still conducted the funeral service in the Mortuary Chapel and also at the grave.

Evening Post 11 March 1890
PROPERTY BARGINS
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Taita, 13 acres splendid land, house 6 rooms, part of late Mr, Betham''s estate
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Karori Cemetery Records
Last name BEETHAM
First name Mary
Service date 11/05/1899
Service provided Burial
Cemetery Bolton St
Section C of E
Plot number 6801
Record number 94271

Evening Post 12 May 1899
OBITUARY.
Death has been busy recently among the ranks of the first settlers of our colony, and a gap has now been caused in one of our well-known families by the passing away of Mrs. Wm Beetham, who died yesterday at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. T. C. Williams. Mrs. Beetham, who was predeceased by her husband 11 years, came out to the colony with her family of seven boys and three girls in the ship William and Jane, landing in Port Nicholson on 1st December, 1855. Mr. Beetham settled in the Hutt Valley, where he and his family dwelt until some 13 years ago, when he took up his residence in Wellington. Throughout her life Mrs. Beetham devoted herself to her family, is remembered as a good mother, a firm friend, and one of the best women. Exceeding the allotted span, she bore her years with energy until last year, when she gradually began to decline, and eventually passed away quietly in her 86th year. The whole of Mrs. Beetham''s family are living, the sons being well and honourably known in the different parts of the colony where they have settled. Mr. George Beetham was at one time a member of the House of Representatives, Mr. Richmond Beetham is well known in Canterbury, and the Beetham family is also known throughout the Wairapapa. Of the daughters, besides Mrs. Williams, the other two are settled in the Hastings district. Twenty-seven children greeted the deceased as grandmother, and four great-grandmother. Troops of friends throughout the country will offer them sincere condolences.

Evening Post 15 May 1899
The funeral yesterday of the late Mrs. William Beetham, an old and widely respected colonist, was well attended. The deceased lady was buried beside her husband in the Bolton-street Cemetery, and many floral tokens of the respect and condolence of a large circle of friends were laid upon the grave. The chief mourners were six of the deceased''s sons, Mr. T. C. Williams (son-in-law), and several of the grandsons. The Ven Archdeacon Fancourt and the Rev. T. H Sprott conducted the burial service in St. Paul''s Pro-Cathedral and at the grave-side.
Facts
  • 1809 - Birth -
  • 3 AUG 1888 - Death -
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Family Group Sheet - Child
PARENT (U) ?
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Death
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Birth
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CHILDREN
MWilliam Beetham
Birth1809
Death3 AUG 1888
Marriageto Mary Unknown
Family Group Sheet - Spouse
PARENT (M) William Beetham
Birth1809
Death3 AUG 1888
Marriageto Mary Unknown
Father?
Mother?
PARENT (F) Mary Unknown
Birth1813
Death11 MAY 1899
Marriageto William Beetham
Father?
Mother?
CHILDREN
MGeorge Beetham
Birth
Death
FAnnie Palmer Beetham
Birth1838
Death19 MAR 1916
MarriageOCT 1858to Thomas Coldham Williams at St James Anglican Church, Lower Hutt
Descendancy Chart
William Beetham b: 1809 d: 3 AUG 1888
Mary Unknown b: 1813 d: 11 MAY 1899
Annie Palmer Beetham b: 1838 d: 19 MAR 1916
Thomas Coldham Williams b: 1825 d: 19 MAY 1912
Hilda Temple Williams b: 3 APR 1867 d: 1939
Wyvern Henry Williams b: 15 MAY 1870 d: 1910
NR Williams b: 1881
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