William Henry Rogers, Thames

[Lucy2]

Thanks, minniehaha,  I was just checking as on Ancestry it said it was 'Totara', Thames Valley. regards, Margaret

There were actually two listings for Elizabeth Annie ROGERS ("NZ Cemetery Records" @ Ancestry")
and if you look at the page which says "Totara, Thames Valley" it is actually headed  "Burial Records - Tauranga NZ - 1881-1992" :   

   ~  Lu

[Motueka Margaret]

Thanks Lucy. regards, Margaret

[kiwihalfpint]

That's exciting KHP. Have you seen the wording of the death notice? I would love to know please. regards, Margaret

No, I haven't sighted the Death Notice, just a wee mention in one of my resources.    It can be viewed at the major libraries, or you could email the National Library at Wellington, clicking on the "Ask a Librarian" link and ask for a copy of the death notice that appeared in the NZ Herald.

https://natlib.govt.nz/librarians

Cheers
KHP

[kiwihalfpint]

Another way to get the Notice is through the Funeral Directors .... wonder who the informant was.

The Funeral Director was Watney Siburn & Sons.

Janette, are they still operating?


Cheers
KHP

[Beg Clonrode...]

...there is a Will for both of them through Archive Auckland

Hello...

Here is a scan of the Will for Elizabeth Annie ROGERS

If you've not already, you will need to register with FamilySearch to view the image. Registration is free.

No children mentioned. Lots of nieces.

New Zealand, Archives New Zealand Probate Records, 1843-1998
Auckland Court
Probate records 1959 P2376/59-P2435/59
Image 511 of 535
https://tinyurl.com/yd4a4jto

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Here is the Will of William Henry ROGERS

Film # 104652038
Image 283 of 527
https://tinyurl.com/y7b3avgp

Regards
Beg

[Motueka Margaret]

Hi KHP and Beg,
I really appreciate your help. Thanks Beg, I have downloaded both Wills.  Thanks KHP I will look up the Death Notices with the help you have given me.  Much Appreciated. regards, Margaret

[Janette]

Another way to get the Notice is through the Funeral Directors .... wonder who the informant was.

The Funeral Director was Watney Siburn & Sons.

Janette, are they still operating?


Cheers
KHP

Hi KHP,yes they are still in business and usually very helpful,maybe Elizabeth died in Auckland for Sibuns to be involved.I notice on the cemetery records for both William and Elizabeth JONES AND COMPANY FUNERAL SERVICES are listed as the FD.

Here is the email for Sibuns

https://www.fdanz.co.nz/fdanz-funeral-directors

Scroll down to Sibuns.

If you copy and paste the cemetery record to your email it helps get the correct information,

Cheers Janette

[kiwihalfpint]

Thanks Janette, Watney Sibun was for William.  Perhaps they used two FD's


Cheers
KHP

[kiwihalfpint]

Ahh, this explains why Watney Sibun was involved:

Undertaker's Records

Name : ROGERS William Henry
Date : 30 Mar 1965
Undertaker : W Sibun & Sons
Place of residence : Roskill Masonic Village
Cemetery : Tauranga

Cheers
KHP