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James Carrell Renton
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1. James Carrell Renton was born about 1879 in East Taieri, Otago, New Zealand; died on 7 Jan 1953 in Mosgiel, Otago, New Zealand; was buried on 10 Jan 1953 in East Taieri, Otago, New Zealand. Notes:
Birth Registration: 1879/#18067
New Zealand Electoral Rolls, Otago, Centery Otago 1949
#10686 Renton, Arthur Douglas Gladstone Road, Mosgiel, joiner
10690 Renton, Eileen Elizabeth Bush Road, Mosgiel, Married
10692 Renton, Gwendoline Crawford, Gladstone Road, Mosgeil, Spinster
10694 Renton, James Carrell, Gladstone Road, Mosgiel, Farm Labourer
10695 Renton, James Carrell, Jun., Bush road, Mosgiel, Farmer
10696 Renton, Janet Gladstone Road, Mosgiel, Married
Searching online Free BMD records, New Zealand
Death: James Carrell Renton, 1953, Age 75 yrs; Reg #19327
This gentleman is buried in the East Taieri Cemetery, Location Block PD, Plot 53. At this time, I don't know if this is close to what I believe is his Wife, Janet Renton and possible a child - Winifred Wilson Renton
So whether the newspaper notice in 1893 is for this James Carrell Renton - as a baker or whether for his Father prior to his Father returning or going to Farming - all unknown data at the moment Jan 2011 HW
Probate Records New Zealand 1843-1998
Name: James Carrell (formerly Junior) Renton
Event Date: 1953
Occupation: Farmer
Residence: East Taieri
# of Images: 16 - starting 1084 - 1099James married Janet Brown on 6 Nov 1901 in East Taieri, Otago, New Zealand. Janet was born about 1879; died on 28 Jun 1950 in , , , New Zealand; was buried on 28 Jun 1950 in East Taieri, Otago, New Zealand. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Winifred Wilson Renton
was born about 1901; died on 25 Nov 1959; was buried on 27 Nov 1959 in East Taieri, Otago, New Zealand.
- 3. James Carrell (3) Renton
was born in 1904 in , , , New Zealand; died on 20 Oct 1981; was buried on 22 Oct 1981 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.
- 4. Gwendolyn Crawford Renton
was born about 1907 in , , , New Zealand; died on 20 Dec 1975 in Mentone, Victoria, Australia.
- 5. Gladys Christina Renton
was born about 1908 in , , , New Zealand; died on 11 Dec 1967 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; was buried on 13 Dec 1967 in Anderson's Bay Cemetery, Dunedin, New Zealand.
- 6. Arthur Douglas Renton
was born about 1910 in , , , New Zealand; and died.
- 2. Winifred Wilson Renton
Generation: 2
2. Winifred Wilson Renton (1.James1) was born about 1901; died on 25 Nov 1959; was buried on 27 Nov 1959 in East Taieri, Otago, New Zealand.
Notes:
New Zealand Electoral Rolls, Otago, Chalmers 1935
#6403 Renton, Winifred Wilson Gladstone Road, Mosgiel, Spinster
She was also residing at this address with other family members - Parents James Carrell Renton and Janet Renton; siblings: Gwendolyne Crawford Renton, Gladys Christina Renton, Arthur Douglas Renton
New Zealand Electoral Rolls, Otago, Central Otago; 1946
Winifred Wilson Renton is residing with her Parents Janet & James Carrell Renton at Gladstone Road, Mosgiel - also with her sibling Gwendoline Crawford Renton
New Zealand Electoral Rolls, Otago, Dunedin North 1957
#11486 Renton, Winifred Wilson; Southmayde Hospital, Spinster
This lady is buried with Janet Renton and numerous other Browns - East Taiera Cemetery, Block RA, Plot 110 Jan 2011 HW
Another cemetery Record states the following:
East Taieri Cemetery, Mosgiel, Greater Dunedin, New Zealand; Transcript of Burial Register 1904-1990; Page 213
#2285 RENTON, Winifred Wilson Plot 110
Buried 25 Nov 1959; Aged 58 years, Informant R J Campbell
Remarks: original Bur Bk = OC old plot. Note: Block can't be identified - possibly Block RA3. James Carrell (3) Renton (1.James1) was born in 1904 in , , , New Zealand; died on 20 Oct 1981; was buried on 22 Oct 1981 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.
Notes:
BMD database New Zealand
Birth 1904/17395
New Zealand Electoral Rolls, 1969 Otago, Otago Central
#17 Eileen Elizabeth Renton, 106 Quarry Rd Mosgeil, Married
#20 James Carrell Renton, 106 Quarry Rd., Mosgeil, Retired
from Free BMD Index govt internet database New Zealand
There is a marriage listed between James Renton & Elizabeth Eileen Donnelly in 1929/#147
Burial Details
Renton, James Carrell
Age 77 yrs
Male,
Date of Death: 20 Oct 1981
Place of Death - his Residence
Last Address: 106 Quarry Rd, Mosgiel, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
Funeral Director: Hope & Sons, PO Box 5013, Andersons Bay, Dunedin
Cemetery: Andersons Bay
Location: Block 218, plot 64
Date of burial: 22 Oct 1981
Type of Burial - Ashes
Original Reference: C19811053
Occupation: Retired FarmerJames married Elizabeth Eileen Donnelly in 1929 in , , New Zealand. Elizabeth (daughter of Hugh Donnelly and Margaret E.) was born in 1903; died on 19 Nov 1995 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; was buried on 23 Nov 1995 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
4. Gwendolyn Crawford Renton (1.James1) was born about 1907 in , , , New Zealand; died on 20 Dec 1975 in Mentone, Victoria, Australia.
Notes:
Free BMD Index - New Zealand online database
Birth # 5718
New Zealand Electoral Rolls 1946 Otago, Central Otago
#9986 Renton, Arthur Douglas Gladstone Rd Mosgiel Joiner
#9992 Renton, Gwendolyn Crawford Gladstone Rd Mosgiel Spinster
#9995 Renton, James Carrell Gladstone Rd Mosgiel Farm Labr
#9997 Renton, Janet Gladstone Rd Mosgiel married
#10000 Renton, Winifred Wilson Gladstone Rd Mosgiel Spinster
Australian Death Index 1787 - 1985
Name: Gwndoline Crawford Renton
Birth year: abt 1908
Age: 68
Death Place: Mentone, Victoria
Fathers Name: James Carrell Renton
Mothers Name: Janet Brown
Registration Year: 1976
Reg Place: Victoria
Reg #: 1875
Probate Records, Wills, Victoria Australia
Gwendoline Crawford Renton
Death Date: 20 Dec 1975
Death Place: Mentone
Occupation: Spinster
Grant Date: 29 Apr 19765. Gladys Christina Renton (1.James1) was born about 1908 in , , , New Zealand; died on 11 Dec 1967 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; was buried on 13 Dec 1967 in Anderson's Bay Cemetery, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Notes:
New Zealand Electoral Rolls, Otago, Chalmers 1935
#6394 Renton, Gladys Christina Gladstone Road, Mosgiel, Spinster
She was also residing at this address with other family members - Parents James Carrell Renton and Janet Renton; siblings: Gwendolyne Crawford Renton, Winifred Wilson Renton, Arthur Douglas Renton
New Zealand Electoral Rolls, Otago, Mornington 1954
#4478 Grainger, Gladys Christina 42 Short Street, Burnside, Married
#4481 Grainger, William Stewart, 42 Short Street Burnside Fitter
New Zealand Electoral Rolls, Otago, Dunedin Central 1963
Entries as in 1954 #04 & 07, Gladys Christina Grainter & William Stewart Grainger, Fitter
From Free BMD Index New Zealand on line database: Birth 1908 / #25765
Cemetery Record; Andersons Bay Cemetery
Name: Gladys Christine Grainger
Age 59 years
Female
Date of Death: 11 Dec 1967
Residence: 42 Short Street, Dunedin
Cemetery: Andersons Bay
Location: Block 264, Plot 32
Date of Burial: 13 Dec 1967
Occupation: Widow
Native of New Zealand
years in New Zealand: 59
Place Died: DunedinGladys married William Stewart Grainger in 1938. William was born about 1909; died on 6 Aug 1967 in , , New Zealand. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
6. Arthur Douglas Renton (1.James1) was born about 1910 in , , , New Zealand; and died.
Notes:
From Free BMD Index, New Zealand on line govt. database: Birth 1910 #24663
Military:
New Zealand Army WWII Nominal Rolls 1939-1948
Roll 13: 1 Jan 1944 - 31 Mar 1944
Renton, Arthur Douglas
Army #: 269786
Rank: Pte
Infantry Bde
Single
Enlisted: Dunedin
Occupation: Motor Body builder
Address Gladstone Road, Mosgiel
Next of Kin: Mrs J. Renton, Gladstone Rd, Mosgiel, Mother
New Zealand Electoral Rolls 1957 Otago Mornington
#10485 Renton, Arthur Douglas 56 Gladstone Rd Mosgiel body builder
#10486 Renton, Bessie 56 Gladstone Rd Mosgiel Married
New Zealand Electoral Rolls 1963 Otago Otago Central
#30 Renton, Arthur Douglas 56 Gladstone Rd Mosgiel Builder
#31 Renton, Bessie 56 Gladstone Rd Mosgiel marriedFamily/Spouse: B.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]