Reuben Alphonso Wood (abt. 1851 - abt. 1925)

Born about 1851 in New Zealand

Ancestors

Husband of Sophia (Moyle) Wood — married 1880 in New Zealand

Descendants

Died about 1925 at about age 74 in New Zealand

Biography

Reuben was born about 1851 in Omata, New Zealand. ^[1] He was the son of Henry Henson Wood and Philipa, who were British.^[2]

In 1880 he married Sophia Moyle. ^[3]

He died at New Plymouth on 30 Sep 1925, "aged 75". He owned a farm on Barrett Rd, Omata, as well as other farms in the North Auckland district. ^{[4] [1]}

Research Notes

Obituary lists several family members. ^[5]

His will lists children: Alphonso Wood, Stanley, Frank, Lily Adlam, Rose Looney, Blanche Krutz.

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} "New Zealand, Archives New Zealand, Probate Records, 1843-1998," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2VCD-1YJ : 10 August 2017), Reuben Alphonso Wood, 1925; citing New Plymouth, New Plymouth probate files, 1867-1981, record number 3473, Archives New Zealand, Auckland Regional Office; FamilySearch digital folder 007388815.
2. ↑ NZ BDM Birth search: 1851/2155 Wood Reuben Alphonso || Philipa || Henry Henson
3. ↑ NZ BDM Marriage search: 1880/255 Sophia Moyle || Alphonso Wood
4. ↑ NZ BDM Death search: 1925/7428 Wood Reuben Alphonso 75Y. Note age at death may be incorrect if birth was 1851.
5. ↑ "New Zealand, Obituaries, 1844-1963," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGTV-DLRK : 17 March 2018), Mr Reuben Alphonso Wood, 1 Oct 1925; citing New Zealand, various New Zealand newspapers; FHL microfilm 287,494.

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