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George Carter 1839–1872 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1839

Birth Location: County Armagh, Ireland

Death Date: 25 Apr 1872

Death Location: Barbadoes Street Cemetery, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Father: John Carter

Mother: Ann Somerville

Spouse(s): Caroline Dodds

Children(s): Sarah Carter, Lily None, Minnie None, Catherine Sophia, Elizabeth Carter, Annie None

The story of George Carter began in 1839 in County Armagh, Ireland. In 1861, George Carter immigrated to Lyttelton, Canterbury, New Zealand. In 1871, George Carter was employed in Ellesmere, Canterbury, New Zealand. George Carter married Caroline Dodds, and had children including Annie, Catherine Sophia, Elizabeth Carter, Lily, Minnie, Sarah Carter. George Carter passed away in 1872 in Barbadoes Street Cemetery, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.

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Biography

  • The story of George Carter began in 1839 in County Armagh, Ireland.
  • In 1861, George Carter immigrated to Lyttelton, Canterbury, New Zealand.
  • In 1871, George Carter was employed in Ellesmere, Canterbury, New Zealand.
  • George Carter married Caroline Dodds, and had children including Annie, Catherine Sophia, Elizabeth Carter, Lily, Minnie, Sarah Carter.
  • George Carter passed away in 1872 in Barbadoes Street Cemetery, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Carter
1823–1884
Birth Location: County Armagh, Ireland
JC
Ann Somerville
1821–1884
Birth Location: County Armagh, Ireland
AS

Spouses(s)

Caroline Dodds
1843–1926
Birth Location: Portadown, County Armagh, Ireland
CD

Children(s)

Sarah Carter
1871–1949
Birth Location: Greenpark, Selwyn, Canterbury, New Zealand
SC
Lily None
1869–1958
Birth Location: Greenpark, Selwyn, Canterbury, New Zealand
L
Minnie None
1866–1910
Birth Location: Riccarton, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
M
Catherine Sophia
1867–1939
Birth Location: Greenpark, Selwyn, Canterbury, New Zealand
CS
Elizabeth Carter
1872–1956
Birth Location: Tai Tapu, Selwyn, Canterbury, New Zealand
EC
Annie None
1864–1939
Birth Location: Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
A

George Carter's Ancestors

Self
George Carter
1839–1872
Birth Place: County Armagh, Ireland
Parents
John Carter
1823–1884
County Armagh, Ireland
Ann Somerville
1821–1884
County Armagh, Ireland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

George Carter's Descendants

1.
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George Carter (1839–25 Apr 1872) m. Caroline Dodds (1843–1 Dec 1926)
  1. 1. Sarah Carter 1871–1949 m. Oswald (James) Herrick 1868–1926
    1. 1. Harold (Ranfurly) Herrick 1898–1954 m. Noni 1909–1985
      1. 1. Mary Therese 1937–2016 m. Nicholas (St John) Morley-Hall 1937–2016
    2. 2. Jim 1917–1989
    3. 3. Rhoda (May) Herrick 1900–1979 m. Ted 1898–1969
      1. 1. Patricia (Florence) Hodren 1924– m. Alton (Spencer) Edwards 1916–2009
      2. 2. Lola Joyce 1927–2013 m. Des 1924–2001
      3. 3. Dot 1931–2015 m. Keith (George) Colby 1928–2006
      4. 4. Brian (Edward) Hodren 1930–2002
    4. 4. Edna (Frances Caroline) Herrick 1913–1974
    5. 5. Ella (Rose) Herrick 1895–1970 m. Leslie (James) Bellringer 1897–1962
      1. 1. Marjorie (Ella) Bellringer 1923–2009 m. Ted 1916–1993
      2. 2. Lois (Jane) Bellringer 1926–2015 m. Fred, Freddy 1923–2006
      3. 3. Nancy (Sarah) Bellringer 1931–1969
      4. 4. James (Herrick) Bellringer 1932–2021
  2. 2. Lily 1869–1958 m. Frederick Magon 1866–1932
    1. 1. George Carl 1892–1978 m. Elizabeth (Maud) Richards 1898–1978
    2. 2. Laurence 1893–1972 m. Mary (Alberta) Jubilee 1900–1993
    3. 3. Pearl (Elizabeth) Magon 1895–1960
    4. 4. Carrie Magon 1899–1964 m. Albert (George) Jackson 1885–1951
  3. 3. Minnie 1866–1910 m. John Yarr 1866–1911
    1. 1. Reginald (Lancelot) Yarr 1893–
    2. 2. Elsie (Beryl) Yarr 1897–
  4. 4. Catherine Sophia 1867–1939 m. Ellesmere (Augustus Francis) Goodwin 1866–1927
  5. 5. Elizabeth Carter 1872–1956 m. William (Edward) Ayers 1872–1951
    1. 1. Arnold (Hilary (Bun)) Ayers 1896–1978
    2. 2. Carrie 1897–2006 m. Charles (Ernest) Stanford 1893–1972
      1. 1. Betty (Nola) Stanford 1926–2013 m. Leigh (Guild) Dunbar 1926–2008
    3. 3. William (George Langtry) Ayers 1899–1982
    4. 4. Edward (Ronald Pretoria) Ayers 1901–1966 m. Christabel (Mary) Rendell 1906–1971
    5. 5. John (Leonard) Ayers 1903–1977
    6. 6. Sylvia (Irene) Ayers 1910– m. William (Noel) Johnstone 1905–1987
    7. 7. Iris (May) Ayers 1912–1982
    8. 8. Winston Ayers 1917–2004 m. Gwendoline ((Gwen) Beryl) Scelly 1921–1993
  6. 6. Annie 1864–1939 m. Arthur (Joseph) Herrick 1859–1926
    1. 1. Eva (May) Herrick 1891–1945 m. Charles (Wallace) Adam 1881–1943
      1. 1. Elsie (May) Adam 1913–1970 m. Arthur (Edmund) Barry 1909–1986
      2. 2. Seddon (Taylor) Adam 1915–1981 m. Eileen (Margaret) Roche 1920–2009
      3. 3. Leslie (Charles) Adam 1917–1986 m. Emily (Kathleen) Smith 1923–2010
    2. 2. George (Montgomery) Herrick 1893–1964 m. Maude Foster 1889–1932 m. Alma (Edith) Rattray 1904–1984
    3. 3. Ada (Pearl Caroline) Herrick 1896–1965 m. Frederick (John Vivian) Sincock 1886–1964

George Carter's Timeline

8 Records

1839
1839
Birth of George Carter in County Armagh, Ireland
County Armagh, Ireland
1861
1861/1862
Age 22
George Carter immigrated in Lyttelton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Lyttelton, Canterbury, New Zealand
1871
1871
Age 32
George Carter was employed in Ellesmere, Canterbury, New Zealand
Ellesmere, Canterbury, New Zealand
1872
24 Apr 1872
Age 33
Death of George Carter in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
1872
25 Apr 1872
Age 33
Burial of George Carter in Barbadoes Street Cemetery, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Barbadoes Street Cemetery, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
1872
1872
Age 33
George Carter was employed in Lake Ellesmere, Selwyn, Canterbury, New Zealand
Lake Ellesmere, Selwyn, Canterbury, New Zealand
1872
1872
Age 33
George Carter resided here in Lake Ellesmere, Canterbury, New Zealand
Lake Ellesmere, Canterbury, New Zealand
1873
7 Apr 1873
Age 34
George Carter - Probate in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1839
    Event Place: County Armagh, Ireland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Apr 1872
    Event Place: Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
    Record Source:
    [1] Death Certificate: CARTER George, 14 Apr 1872, NZ RGO: Reg No 456, Folio No 363
    [2] Probate File: CARTER George, Archives NZ, Christchurch: ID R22387614, CAHX, Series 2989, Accession CH171, Box 5, Record CHA2201872 Intestate - Filed 7 Apr 1873

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 25 Apr 1872
    Event Place: Barbadoes Street Cemetery, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
    Record Source:
    [1] Funeral Notice: CARTER George, 25 April 1872
    [2] Barbadoes St Cemetery, Christchurch: Monumental Inscriptions
    [3] Find A Grave Memorial: CARTER George (1839 – 24 Apr 1872), Memorial No. 216020847, Barbadoes Street Cemetery, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Immigration
    Event Date: 18611862
    Event Place: Lyttelton, Canterbury, New Zealand
    Record Source: Immigrant Shipping List: Mystery 1861-1862, London to Lyttelton

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Ellesmere, Canterbury, New Zealand
    Record Source: Birth Certificate: CARTER Sarah, 20 May 1871, NZ RGO: Reg No 29591, Folio No 948

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1872
    Event Place: Lake Ellesmere, Selwyn, Canterbury, New Zealand
    Record Source:
    [1] Marriage Certificate: YARR John - CARTER Minnie, 2 Dec 1891, NZ RGO: Reg No 2475, Folio No 3379
    [2] Death Certificate: CARTER George, 14 Apr 1872, NZ RGO: Reg No 456, Folio No 363
    [3] Probate File: CARTER George, Archives NZ, Christchurch: ID R22387614, CAHX, Series 2989, Accession CH171, Box 5, Record CHA2201872 Intestate - Filed 7 Apr 1873

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1872
    Event Place: Lake Ellesmere, Canterbury, New Zealand
    Record Source: Probate File: CARTER George, Archives NZ, Christchurch: ID R22387614, CAHX, Series 2989, Accession CH171, Box 5, Record CHA2201872 Intestate - Filed 7 Apr 1873

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 25 Apr 1872
    Event Place: Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
    Record Source: Inquest: CARTER George, 25 April 1872

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 7 Apr 1873
    Event Place: Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
    Record Source: Probate File: CARTER George, Archives NZ, Christchurch: ID R22387614, CAHX, Series 2989, Accession CH171, Box 5, Record CHA220/1872 Intestate - Filed 7 Apr 1873
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