Janet (Louden) Mead (1843 - 1915)

Born 4 May 1843 in Scotland

Ancestors

Wife of Hubert Mead — married 1862 in New Zealand

Descendants

Died 14 Jun 1915 at age 72 in New Zealand

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Biography

Janet was born in 1843. Janet Louden ...

OBITUARY.

MRS JESSIE MEAD.(from:;"The: Colonist, "June 23.)

On Monday morning, June 14th, at the.age of 72, another of Nelson's old settlers passed away. Mrs Jessie Mead, wife of Hubert Mead, of Motupiko, will long be remembered for her sterling character, sound judgment, unfailing patience and kindness. In times of sickness or accident, in all weathers, over bad roads, by day or night, Mrs Mead has gone to help and cheer many a one in distress. In the days before Motupiko enjoyed the privilege of railway and motor communication she saved more than one life and many a Iong doctor's bill for the struggling settlers. The late Mrs Mead was the second daughter of the late William Loudan who with his family came out from Glasgow; about 60 years ago in the ship Gipsy, and was 11 years of age when they landed at Nelson. For some years they lived at Brightwater, and experienced all the hardships and privations common to the early settlers. Later they removed to Motupiko, where she married and resided until her death. Six of her sisters are living, namely, Mrs Fred. Mead, Mrs Hodgkinson, Mrs Thomas Mead, Mrs J. Mead, Mrs. Arthur Wilkinson, and Mrs Alfred Biggs. She leaves her husband, nine sons, and six daughters; Her sons are William (Motupiko). Walter (Renwiektown), Hubert (Otaki), John (Clarke Valley), Joseph ' (Greymouth served in South African War), Louis (Motupiko, also served in. South Africa), Felix (Inangahua), Thomas (Motupiko), and Robert, (who is now at the front). The daughters are Mrs Robert Coleman (Motupiko), Mrs W. Robson (Wakefield), Mrs Fred. Gibbs (Tadmor), Mrs Ernest. Tiinms (Wairau Valley), Mrs Alan Sloss (Korere), and Mrs Oliver J. Smith. (Wesmere). she leaves also 48 grandchildren and eight great-grand-children. A large number of relations and friends paid their last tribute of respect to the deceased lady on Wednesday, June 18th. The service at St. George's Church and at the graveside was conducted by the Rev. G. H. Curie (The Colonist, Volume LVII, Issue 13825, 21 July 1915, Supplement)

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Sources

• Marriage 1862/3926 NZBDM
• Death 1915/3867 NZBDM 72yrs

Acknowledgements

• This profile was supported by Nola Moses, Sunday, January 11, 2015.

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