George Towersey1

#2158, (28 March 1849-15 December 1884)
Pedigree
ChartsThe Lanes from Chelsfield, Kent.
The Streatfields of Farningham, Kent.
Birth*28 MAR 1849 George Towersey was born on 28 MAR 1849 at Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire, EnglandG.1 
Baptism1 JUL 1855 He was baptized on 1 JUL 1855 at St Mary's Church, Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire, EnglandG.2 
Residence30 MAR 1861 He lived at High Street, Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire, EnglandG.3 
Residence*30 MAR 1871 He lived at 26-28 Richmond Road South, West Hackney, London, EnglandG.4 
Employment*30 MAR 1871 He was employed as Baker; employer William Doig. at West Hackney, London, EnglandG.5 
Marriage*29 JAN 1880 He married Elizabeth Lane, daughter of Henry Lane and Harriet Trodd, on 29 JAN 1880 at Sydney Street, Wellington, North Island, New ZealandG.6 
Occupation*1881 The occupation of George Towersey was 'Baker; own business.7' 
Criminal*1883 He was Charged with drunkenness and threatening wife. in 1883.7 
Death*15 DEC 1884 He died on 15 DEC 1884 at Pelorus, Nelson, South Island, New ZealandG, aged 35.8 
Burial*20 DEC 1884 He was buried on 20 DEC 1884 at Plot No. 175.E, Bolton Street Cemetery, Wellington, North Island, New ZealandG.9 

Family

Elizabeth Lane b. 9 Aug 1848, d. 2 Feb 1926
Marriage*29 JAN 1880 He married Elizabeth Lane, daughter of Henry Lane and Harriet Trodd, on 29 JAN 1880 at Wellington, North IslandG.6 
Children
Last Edited25 Apr 2020

Citations

  1. [S17] BMD indices, birth, Thame, Oxon., Apr-Jun 1849, vol 16 114.
  2. [S48] Parish Register, bapt., parents William & Emma, Long Crendon, Bucks., 919238.
  3. [S44] Extracted from the 1861 census, with parents William & Emma & 3 brothers.
  4. [S45] Extracted from the 1871 census, house of William Doig.
  5. [S45] Extracted from the 1871 census, age 22.
  6. [S120] New Zealand Registers, marriage; George Towersey & Elizabeth Lane, NZ marriages, 1880/1670.
  7. [S29] Email from, from Ron Stretton of NZ, 20/7/2010.
  8. [S120] New Zealand Registers, death; George Towersey, Pelorus, Nelson, NZ Oct-Dec 1884. fn 1651.
  9. [S54] Internet source/web sites inc. trees, burial details from www.wellington.gov.nz/services/cemeteries/ on 20/07/2010.
  10. [S120] New Zealand Registers, birth, Josiah Henry Lane Towersey, parents George & Elizabeth, NZ birth index, 1880/13512.
  11. [S120] New Zealand Registers, birth, Edward Towersey, parents George & Elizabeth, NZ birth index, 1881/11730.
  12. [S120] New Zealand Registers, birth, James George Towersey, parents George & Elizabeth, NZ birth index, 1883/11061.
  13. [S120] New Zealand Registers, birth, Caroline Ellen Towersey, parents George & Elizabeth, NZ birth index, 1884/16414.