My Scottish "Wilkie" Family
Janet Brown
Abt 1879 - 1950 (~ 71 years)1. Janet Brown was born about 1879; died on 28 Jun 1950 in , , , New Zealand; was buried on 28 Jun 1950 in East Taieri, Otago, New Zealand. Notes:
Searching online Free BMD records, New Zealand
Janet Renton, died 1950, Aged 71 yrs; Reg #25496
This computes to a birth year Abt 1879
Further cemetery research revealed:
Renton, Janet
Age not recorded
Female
Date of Death 28 June 1950
Place of death - not recorded
Last Address - not recorded
Funeral Director - Campbell & Sons, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel, Dunedin, New Zealand
Cemetery - East Taieri Cemetery, Block RA, Plot 110
Date of Burial: 28 Jun 1950
Original Reference: #E19500604
Others buried in this plot are Christena Crawford Brown, David, Brown, James Brown, Marion Watt Brown, May Crawford Brown & Winifred Wilson Renton
Research Jan 2011 HW Upon clicking on these names, an assumption could be made that they are siblings and parents. I am thinking it is probable that Winifred Wilson Renton is a dtr - perhaps prior to Janet & James Carrell Renton's wedding as married Nov 1901 and birth of this person is also 1901
HW 2011Janet married James Carrell Renton on 6 Nov 1901 in East Taieri, Otago, New Zealand. James (son of James Carroll Renton and Christian (Christina) Paul Wilkie) 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. [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.
Generation: 2
2. Winifred Wilson Renton (1.Janet1) 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.Janet1) 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.Janet1) 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.Janet1) 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.Janet1) 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]