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William Frederick Olson (1879 - 1949)

William Frederick Olson
Born in Egmont Village, New Plymouth District, Taranaki, New Zealandmap
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Son of and
Brother of , , , , , , and
Husband of — married 1903 in New Zealandmap
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Father of , , and
Died at age 70 in Taranaki, New Zealandmap
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Biography

William is the son of Edward Olson and Mary Harrison.

William was a dedicated farmer of Ayrshire animals like his father Edward, he established the well known "Braeside" Ayrshire Stud which was well known all around New Zealand. His interest in agriculture and horticulture is continued by his great grandchildren. He was a very active member of the Egmont Village Bowling Club and played bowls all his life.

Birth

William was born 17 February 1879, in Egmont Village, New Plymouth District, Taranaki, New Zealand. [1]

Marriage

He Married Jenny Florence (Tuck) Olson in 1903 in New Zealand. They had five children, Ada Mary Olson, Dorothy Mabel Olson, Harold Frederick Olson, Gwendoline Edith Olson, Betty Newall Olson. [2]

Death

William died 27 February 1949 in New Zealand, aged 70 years old. He was interred in the Olson family plot at Te Henui Cemetery, New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand. Name: William Frederick Olson Birth: Circa 1879 Burial: 1949 - Te Henui Cemetery, New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand Age: 70 [3]

Sources

  1. ↑ "Births, Deaths & Marriages" Online, [digital index], New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs (www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz), Birth Registration of William Frederick Olson, child of Edward and Mary; citing Birth Certificate 1879/1035.
  2. ↑ "Births, Deaths & Marriages" Online, [digital index], New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs (www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz), Marriage Registration of William Frederick Olson and Jenny Florence Tuck ; citing Marriage Certificate 1903/5524
  3. ↑ New Zealand, Index of Burials,1840-2008 Category: Source: NZSG Cemetery Fiche Reference: O42




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