Individual Notes
Note for: Kate Elizabeth Buck, 21 MAR 1876 - 30 JUN 1943
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Burial: Date: 2 JUL 1943
Place: Aramoho Cemetery, Wanganui
Individual Note: 1st Name, Year of Birth and Place from S McKenzie
2nd Name from Pioneer's List
Date of Birth from Scholefield Papers
*Birth Details Date: 1876, Folio No: 1166, Area: Wellington, June quarter, Name: Kate Elizabeth Buck*
Cemetery Fiche for Aramoho Cemetery shows Burial Details: Kate Elizabeth Buck, Buried: 2/7/1943, Aged: 67 years, Occ: Spinster, Cemetery: Aramoho Cemetery, Location: Block A, row 12, P 710
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Headstone 459
In loving memory of Kate Elizabeth Buck born May 1876 died June 1943
The Evening Post 1st July 1943 shows
Buck - On June 30 1943, at Wanganui, Kate Elizabeth, beloved daughter of the late Eli and Caroline Buck, Wellington
Individual Notes
Note for: Solomon Levy, 16 JAN 1817 - 29 OCT 1883
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Burial: Date: 1 NOV 1883
Place: Bolton Street Cemetery, Wellington
Individual Note: Name from S McKenzie
Date of Birth from Scholefield Papers
1867 - 1868 Wellington Electoral Roll shows Solomon Levy, Lambton Quay, Leasehold - Lambton Quay, house and Land, Freehold - Pirie-street, section 341
1867 -1868 Porirua Electoral Roll shows Solomon Levy, Wellington, Freehold, Ohariu, section 47
The Fair Play 2nd July 1894 shows
Burgess Roll for the Borough of Wellington for the Year 1843
Levy Solomon
The New Zealand Spectator and Cook's Strait Guardian 8th February 1845 shows
List of all persons qualified to serve as Jurors for the District of Wellington, for the year 1845,
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Levy, Solomon, Mount Cook, Carpenter
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Bolton Cemetery Records show Solomon Levy, Date: 27?/10/1883, Cemetery: Jewish, Plot: 9101, Grid: J05 19, Burial, Grave
Probate Record shows Solomon Levy, Place: Wellington, Occ: Commission Agent, Date of Death: 29/10/1883, Court: Wellington, Archives Reference: AAOM 6029 2062, Probate No: 2062, Date Filed: 8/3/1901, Type: Will, Archives NZ, Wellington
The Evening Post 30th October 1883 shows
Death of Mr. Sol. Levy
Very deep and widespread regret was experienced today on receipt of the intelligence of the death of Mr. Solomon Levy, one of our oldest and most respected settlers, which took place about 6 o'clock last evening at Blenheim, whither, accompanied by his wife, he had gone to visit a daughter. Although the deceased gentleman had not been well in health for some time, having recently suffered from heart disease, the news of his death was rather unexpected, as his friends in town had been lead to believe that his health was being benefited by the change. Mr. Levy left Wellington on the 22nd inst., and died, as already stated, on the 29th, the immediate cause of death being apoplexy. He was 66 years of age at the time of his death. Mr. Levy arrived here about February, 1840, in the ship Oriental, the second memorable pioneer expedition, putting in an appearance about ten days or a fortnight after the Aurora. On broad was his brother, the late Mr. Benjamin Levy. Landing at the Hutt Mr. Levy afterward removed to the site now occupied by the city of Wellington. For a considerable time he exercised his trade as a carpenter. Subsequently he proceeded to Victoria to try his fortunes on the goldfields, where he met with much success. He was married in Wellington, his wife's maiden name being Harvey. Returning to this city from Victorian goldfields, he became a commission agent, a profession which he also successfully followed. At one time he acted as a collector on behalf of the Education Board, and for a large number of years he was rate collector for the City Council. His popularity and geniality of disposition rendered him exceptionally qualified to fulfil the duties of such a position, and, to use an expression which was commonly heard at the time "it was really a pleasure to pay Mr. Levy." Owing, however, to ill health, the deceased was compelled to sever his connection with the Corporation, greatly to the regret of all with whom he had been associated. For 25 years he performed the duties of trustee on behalf of the Britannia Lodge of Oddfellows, from which office he also retired on account of ill health, and the occasion of his leaving was made the opportunity of presenting a testimonial to him for the services he had rendered on behalf of the brotherhood. His degree in the Order was Past Provincial Grand Master, and though he had been connected with the lodge for many years, he never on a single occasion found it necessary to apply for the benefits to which he was ordinarily entitled. He was also a member of the Pacific Lodge of Freemasons for some years, and in connection with the subject of friendly societies in this city, it may be mentioned that he read an address to the Governor on the laying of the foundation stone of the Oddfellow's Hall, which has since been replaced by the existing Central and Colonial Insurance Company's buildings on Lambton Quay. He had a large family, most of the members of which are still living, and occupy respectable positions. He was a member of the Jewish faith, and thoroughly proficient in the Hebrew language, having for some time, in the early days, acted as teacher of Hebrew to the children of Jewish parents. He was one of the founders of the Wellington Synagogue, and a member of its building committee. As one of the pioneer settlers he, of course, bore his share of vicissitudes of early colonial life, and during the troublous times with the natives he joined the militia, and helped to protect the hearths and homes of the colonists from the raids of the Maoris. He was universally esteemed for his numerous excellent qualities - for his probity, philanthropy, and urbanity, and the thousand and one deeds of kindness and charity to which testimony is not wanting in abundance.
Of him it can truly be said that even his most intimate friend could hardly point to any bad trait in his character or disposition. All his affairs have been left in complete order almost up to the day of his death, and his widow is left comfortably off. Out of respect to his memory the flag over the Corporation offices flew at half-mast today, and sincere expression of regret at the sad occurrence were heard on every side. The remains will be brought over to Wellington in the s.s. Waihi for interment, and it is proposed to give the deceased a public burial
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The Evening Post 31st October 1883 shows
Levy - On the 29th October, 1888, at Blenheim, Solomon Levy, of Wellington, aged 66 years
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Funeral Notice
The Friends of the late Mr. Solomon Levy are respectfully invited to attend his Funeral, which will leave his late residence, Roxburgh street, Tomorrow (Thursday), at 4 p.m.
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Loyal Britannia Lodge,
I.O.O.F., M.U.
The Officers and Brethren of the above Lodge are respectfully requested to attend the Funeral of our late Brother, P.P.G.M. Solomon Levy, which will leave his late residence, Roxburgh street, at 4 p.m. on Thursday. Members of the Antipodean and other lodges are also respectfully invited.
A. Murray, Secretary
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U.A.O.D.
Excelsior Lodge, No. 97.
The members of the above Lodge are requested to meet at the Fire Brigade Hall Tomorrow (Thursday) Afternoon, for the purpose of attending the Funeral of the late Mr. Solomon Levy.
Ay (sic) order of the A.D.
Wm. Howden, Secretary
The Evening Post 2nd November 1883 shows
The funeral of the late Mr. Sol. Levy took place yesterday afternoon. The cortege left the deceased gentleman's late residence in Roxburgh street shortly after 4 o'clock. It extended over a quarter of a mile in length, being composed of representatives of the Rechabite Society, Ancient Order of Druids, Manchester Unity of Oddfellows, about a score of carriages containing the immediate friends of the deceased, and between 300 and 400 gentlemen of foot, among whom were the officials of the Corporation, with which Mr. Levy was connected for some years. Along the line of route most shops were closed as the procession passed by, and altogether the spectacle was highly impressive, providing the very great esteem in which Mr. Levy was held by the community at large. The burial service was conducted by the Jewish rabbi, Rev. H. Van Staveren and the arrangements for the funeral were creditably carried out by Mr. W. F. Parsons, undertaker.