Thomas Oates Alexander (1884 - 1955)

Born 7 May 1884 in Little River, Banks Peninsula, Canterbury, New Zealand

Ancestors

Husband of Vera Pearl (Pearce) Alexander — married 1911 in New Zealand

Died 25 Jan 1955 at age 70 in Napier, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

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Biography

Thomas Alexander lived in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.

Thomas Oates Alexander was born on 7 May 1884 (probably a twin), at Little River, Banks Peninsula, Christchurch. He was the son of William Francis Alexander, a storekeeper, and his wife, Elizabeth Sarah Phillips.

When he was young his father had a horse riding accident and was subsequently kicked in the head, which saw him in and out of mental institutions.

Thomas earned distinction from the Canterbury School of Art in Carpentry, Joinery and Architecture and then established a building and contracting business called “T. O. Alexander” at 14 Okever Street, Woolston, Christchurch.

His mother Elizabeth passed away on 22 March 1910 at about age 50.

Thomas married Vera Pearl Pearce on 16 August 1911. They went on to have at least eight children.

His name was published in the New Zealand Army WWI Reserve Rolls (1916-1917). Thomas was recorded living at Cutters Road, Lower Riccarton, Christchurch, employed as a Builder.

In the 1935 New Zealand, Electoral Rolls (1853-1981) Thomas Oates Alexander was recorded living at 37 Georges Drive, Napier with his wife Vera. He was employed as a building overseer.

His last Will and Testament was dated 16 July 1947.

In the 1954 New Zealand, Electoral Rolls (1853-1981) Thomas Oates Alexander was recorded living at 37 Georges Drive, Napier with his wife Vera. He was employed as a building overseer.

Thomas was retired, still residing at 37 Georges Drive, Napier when he passed away on 25 January 1955 at the age of 70. He was buried on Thursday, 27th January 1955 at Wharerangi Cemetery, Napier, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand^[1][2]. .Area: Beam , Section: Sec 40 , Plot: 22

Inscription:

ALEXANDER

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

THOMAS OATES

LOVED FATHER AND HUSBAND

DIED 25-1-1955 AGED 70 YEARS.

VERA PEARL

LOVED MOTHER AND WIFE

DIED 6-1-1986 AGED 93 YEARS.

Sources

1. ↑ https://www.napier.govt.nz/services/napier-cemeteries/cemetery-database/?rid=110959
2. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/193271873/thomas-oates-alexander : accessed 16 June 2022), memorial page for Thomas Oates Alexander (unknown–25 Jan 1955), Find A Grave: Memorial #193271873, citing Wharerangi Lawn Cemetery, Napier, Napier City, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand ; Maintained by Chris G (contributor 49162771)

• NZ BDM Birth Records Online: Registration No: 1884/15153 | Family Name: Alexander |Given Names: Thomas Oates | Parents: Elizabeth Sarah & William Francis | https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz

• NZ BDM Marriage Records Online: Registration No: 1911/5357 | Bride's Given Name(s): Vera Pearl | Bride's Family Name: Pearce | Groom's Given Name(s): Thomas Oates | Groom's Family Name: Alexander | https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz

• "New Zealand, Electoral Rolls, 1865-1957", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:68YW-SH3S : 6 December 2021), Thomas Oates Alexander, 1931.

• NZ BDM Death Records Online: Registration No: 1955/19381 | Family Name: Alexander | Given Names: Thomas Oates | Age at Death: 70Y | https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz

• "New Zealand, Archives New Zealand, Probate Records, 1843-1998," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KDT9-WFB : 28 May 2019), Thomas Oates Alexander, 1947; citing , Napier probate files [third sequence], 1923-1959, record number 7371, Archives New Zealand, Auckland Regional Office; FamilySearch digital folder 005155092.

• "New Zealand, Obituaries, 1844-1963," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGTV-XBWZ : 17 March 2018), Thomas Oates Alexander, 26 Jan 1955; citing New Zealand, various New Zealand newspapers; FHL microfilm 287,501.