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James Carrell Renton

Male Abt 1879 - 1953  (~ 74 years)


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  1. 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 - 1099

    James 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:
    1. 2. Winifred Wilson Renton  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1901; died on 25 Nov 1959; was buried on 27 Nov 1959 in East Taieri, Otago, New Zealand.
    2. 3. James Carrell (3) Renton  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1904 in , , , New Zealand; died on 20 Oct 1981; was buried on 22 Oct 1981 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.
    3. 4. Gwendolyn Crawford Renton  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1907 in , , , New Zealand; died on 20 Dec 1975 in Mentone, Victoria, Australia.
    4. 5. Gladys Christina Renton  Descendancy chart to this point 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.
    5. 6. Arthur Douglas Renton  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1910 in , , , New Zealand; and died.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Winifred Wilson Renton Descendancy chart to this point (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 RA


  2. 3.  James Carrell (3) Renton Descendancy chart to this point (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 Farmer

    James 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]


  3. 4.  Gwendolyn Crawford Renton Descendancy chart to this point (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 1976


  4. 5.  Gladys Christina Renton Descendancy chart to this point (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: Dunedin

    Gladys married William Stewart Grainger in 1938. William was born about 1909; died on 6 Aug 1967 in , , New Zealand. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 6.  Arthur Douglas Renton Descendancy chart to this point (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 married

    Family/Spouse: B.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]




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