Sidney Arthur Ward (1878 - 1949)

Born 2 Jun 1878 in New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand

Ancestors

Husband of Annie Sophia (Doughty) Ward — married 18 Jul 1900 in Residence of William Mamby Doughty, Stratford, Taranaki, New Zealand

Descendants

Died 1 May 1949 at age 70 in New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand

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Biography

Sidney Ward lived in New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand.

Sidney Arthur Ward was born on 2nd June 1878 at New Plymouth in Taranaki, New Zealand^[1] the son of Joseph Curme "Joe" Ward and Thirza Jane Moon.

On 18th July 1900 Sidney married Annie Sophia Doughty at Stratford near New Plymouth.^[2] In the 'Taranaki Daily News' of 27 July 1900, 'The Egmont Settler' of Wednesday reported …

An interesting ceremony took place in Stratford last Wednesday the 18th inst., when Mr Sidney Ward, ironmonger, of this town, was united into the bonds of wedlock to Miss Annie S Doughty, second daughter of Mr W Doughty, also of this town. The marriage took place at the residence of the bride's parents, and was solemised by the Rev B Hutson^[3]

The bride's dress was electric blue, trimmed with cream satin and Orwell lace. The bride wore a hat to match the dress, and carried a lovely bouquet, the gift of Mr E Burgess. The bridesmaids were the Misses Betsy and Lottie Doughty, whose dresses were blue serge trimmed with cream satin. The bride was given away by her father, and Mr W Hughes officiated as best man.

After the ceremony the wedding breakfast was partaken of and the usual toasts were given. The bridegroom's gifts to the bride were a handsome gold watch and chain, and a gold brooch. The bridegroom's gifts to the bridesmaids were a handsome gold bangle to Miss Betsy Doughty, and a gold brooch to Miss Lottie Doughty. The wedding presents numbered over 200, and are too numerous to particularise. We may, however, note an exceptionally handsome gift of plate and cutlery from Messrs John Burns & Co of Auckland. The wedding cake was presented by Mr Cramer, baker of this town.

Sidney was elected a member of the Stratford Council in 1903 and served 17 years. He was Chairman of the Works committee that put through a lot of roads around Stratford and secretary of the Municipal band for sometime into the early 1900s. A JP and a member of the Hospital board in Stratford; one of the original executive committee of the Stratford A&P Association and secretary of the Egmont Club. A keen lawn bowler and gardener and was one of the first people to own a car in the district.

On 1st May 1949, aged 70 years, he died at New Plymouth.^[4] Two days later he was buried at Te Henui cemetery in New Plymouth with his wife Annie.^[5] Sidney has a Find A Grave profile.^[6]

Sources

1. ↑ "Births, Deaths & Marriages Online", [digital index], New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs (www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz), Birth Registration of Sidney Arthur Ward, Date of birth 2 June 1878 ; citing Birth Certificate 1878/11467
2. ↑ "Births, Deaths & Marriages Online", [digital index], New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs (www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz), Marriage Registration of Sidney Arthur Ward and Annie Sophia Doughty; citing Marriage Certificate 1900/3560
3. ↑ https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TDN19000727.2.5?
4. ↑ "Births, Deaths & Marriages Online", [digital index], New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs (www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz), Death Registration of Sidney Arthur Ward, aged 70 years, Date of death 1949; citing Death Certificate 1949/ 23655
5. ↑ Taranaki Cemeteries Online: Ward, Sidney Arthur, age not recorded, clerk, last address 11 Hine Street, died 1 May 1949, buried 3 May 1949, Te Henui Cemetery Hendrie Street Extension Row 5 Lot 16 Plot 1; Funeral Director not available
6. ↑ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/144343390/sidney-arthur-ward