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Catherine Symons 1853–1948 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Apr 1853

Birth Location: Penzance, Cornwall, England

Death Date: 19 Oct 1948

Death Location: Addington Cemetery, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Father: Francis Symons

Mother: Jane None

Spouse(s): George Hocking

Children(s): Charles Hocking, Mary Hocking, Kate None, Edward Hocking, Richard Hocking, William Hocking

In 1853, Catherine Symons entered the world in Penzance, Cornwall, England, born to Francis Symons And Jane. In 1871, Catherine Symons was employed in Penzance, Cornwall, England. In 1884, Catherine Symons resided in Smollett St, Sydenham, Christchurch, Canterbury, N. Catherine Symons married George Henry Hocking, and had children including Charles Henry Hocking, Edward Francis Hocking, Kate, Mary Jane Hocking, Richard Charles Hocking, William George Symons Hocking. Catherine Symons passed away in 1948 in Addington Cemetery, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.

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Biography

  • In 1853, Catherine Symons entered the world in Penzance, Cornwall, England, born to Francis Symons And Jane.
  • In 1871, Catherine Symons was employed in Penzance, Cornwall, England.
  • In 1884, Catherine Symons resided in Smollett St, Sydenham, Christchurch, Canterbury, N.
  • Catherine Symons married George Henry Hocking, and had children including Charles Henry Hocking, Edward Francis Hocking, Kate, Mary Jane Hocking, Richard Charles Hocking, William George Symons Hocking.
  • Catherine Symons passed away in 1948 in Addington Cemetery, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.

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Catherine Symons's Ancestors

Self
Catherine Symons
1853–1948
Birth Place: Penzance, Cornwall, England
Parents
Francis Symons
1826–
Madron, Cornwall, England
Jane
1826–
St Buryan, Cornwall, England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Catherine Symons's Descendants

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Catherine Symons (8 Apr 1853–19 Oct 1948) m. George (Henry) Hocking (3 Aug 1853–14 Aug 1918)
  1. 1. Charles (Henry) Hocking 1884–1945 m. Mary (Miller) Bradbury 1880–1940
    1. 1. Myrtle (May) Hocking 1910–1943
    2. 2. Ted 1916–1993 m. Marjorie (Ella) Bellringer 1923–2009
  2. 2. Mary (Jane) Hocking 1876–1876
  3. 3. Kate 1878–1878
  4. 4. Edward (Francis) Hocking 1879–1914 m. Jeannie 1878–1963
    1. 1. Myra (Eileen) Hocking 1906–1974
    2. 2. Phyllis (Rita) Hocking 1907–1997 m. Samuel Thomas 1889–1950
      1. 1. Owen (Edward) Thomas 1930–1934
      2. 2. Ngaire (Patricia) Thomas 1931–1933
      3. 3. Joan (Rita) Thomas 1934–2006
    3. 3. Eric (Francis Raymond) Hocking 1913–1956
    4. 4. George (Edward) Hocking 1904–1994 m. Kathleen (Minnie) Mitchell 1907–1985
    5. 5. Reginald (James) Hocking 1905–1953 m. Hazel (Eden) Campbell 1907–1975
  5. 5. Richard (Charles) Hocking 1882–1882
  6. 6. William (George Symons) Hocking 1887–1930 m. Ethel (Lucy) Farrar 1885–1953
    1. 1. Laurence 1912–1932
    2. 2. Violet Hocking 1914– m. Fred 1913–1995
      1. 1. Bryan Frederic 1943–1944

Catherine Symons's Timeline

5 Records

1853
8 Apr 1853
Birth of Catherine Symons in Penzance, Cornwall, England
Penzance, Cornwall, England
1871
1871
Age 18
Catherine Symons was employed in Penzance, Cornwall, England
Penzance, Cornwall, England
1884
1884/1918
Age 31
Catherine Symons resided here in Smollett St, Sydenham, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Smollett St, Sydenham, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
1948
18 Oct 1948
Age 95
Death of Catherine Symons in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
1948
19 Oct 1948
Age 95
Burial of Catherine Symons in Addington Cemetery, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Addington Cemetery, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Apr 1853
    Event Place: Penzance, Cornwall, England
    Record Source: Birthday Book - G. H. HOCKING

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Oct 1948
    Event Place: Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
    Record Source:
    [1] Death Certificate: HOCKING Catherine nee SYMONS, 18 Oct 1948, Folio No 4900, Reg No 22192
    [2] Probate Record: HOCKING Catherine, Archives NZ - Wellington Ref: AAOM 6031 273648, Will - Filed 10 Nov 1948

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 19 Oct 1948
    Event Place: Addington Cemetery, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
    Record Source:
    [1] Death Notice: HOCKING Catherine, 18 October 1948
    [2] Christchurch City Council Cemetery Records

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Penzance, Cornwall, England
    Record Source: 1871 Census - Parish Penzance, District 21, Schedule 037

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 18841918
    Event Place: Smollett St, Sydenham, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
    Record Source:
    [1] 1893 NZ Electoral Roll - Christchurch, Canterbury
    [2] Birth Certificate: HOCKING Charles Henry, 26 Nov 1884, NZ RGO: Reg No 3028, Folio No 623

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