George Henry Pierce (1851 - 1933)

Born 1851 in Barham, Kent, England, United Kingdom

Husband of Kate Rebecca (Allwright) Pierce — married 4 Mar 1875 in Lyttelton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Descendants

Died 3 May 1933 at about age 82 in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

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Biography

George Henry Pierce was born in 1851 in Barham, Kent, and christened on 23 February. ^[1] He was the fourth son of John Pierce and Eliza Bushell.

The 1851 census records him aged 0 living with his parents and siblings on their farm in Barham, Kent. ^[2]

John and Eliza, with their six children Thomas (10); John (8); William (6); George (4); Eliza (2); and Alma (infant) are recorded arriving in Lyttleton on board the Cashmere on 23 October 1855. John was 32. His occupation is recorded as gardener; Eliza was 28. ^[3]

In New Zealand John and Eliza were publicans, running the Golden Fleece Hotel in Christchurch, and later, the British Hotel in Lyttelton.

George married Kate Allwright in 1875. ^[4]

MARRIAGES. Pierce—Allwright .— March 4, at Holy Trinity Church, Lyttelton, by the Rev Francis Knowles, George Pierce, fourth son of John Pierce, Christchurch, to Kate Allwright, fourth daughter of the late H. Allwright, of Lyttelton. Lyttelton Times, Volume XLIII, Issue 4388, 6 March 1875, Page 2

George and Kate had at least seven children, four of whom survived to adulthood.

George followed his parents’ career pathway, as did his brothers William and Charles. George ran the Saxon Hotel in Lyttelton, taking over the lease in 1880. ^[5] The Saxon - as all hotels in Canterbury in the late 1800s - had a chequered and colourful history.

Kate passed away in 1931.

George passed away in 1933, aged 82.

PIERCE—On May 3rd, at his residence 127 Peterborough street, George Henry, dearly beloved husband of the late Kate Pierce; in his 83rd. year. Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20846, 4 May 1933, Page 1

George and Kate are buried in Bromley cemetery, Christchurch. ^[6]

Sources

1. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JS7Y-LMR : 20 March 2020), George Henry Pearce, 1851.
2. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1851," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:SGRC-4TC : 12 September 2019), George H Pierce in household of John Pierce, Barham, Kent, England; citing Barham, Kent, England, p. 22, from "1851 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
3. ↑ "New Zealand, Archives New Zealand, Passenger Lists, 1839-1973," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FSB7-TNP : 8 July 2019), George Pierce, 23 Oct 1855; citing ship , Archives New Zealand, Wellington; FHL microfilm 004407282.
4. ↑ NZ BDM 1875/573
5. ↑ https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/CHP18800908.2.23
6. ↑ George Henry Pierce BIRTH unknown DEATH 3 May 1933 BURIAL Bromley Cemetery Bromley, Christchurch City, Canterbury, New Zealand PLOT Block 3. Plot 409 Find A Grave: Memorial #157108277

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