Amy (Clark) Napier (1852 - 1933)

Born 1852 in Kennington, Surrey, England, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Wife of John William Napier — married 29 Sep 1871 in Saint Albans, Canterbury, New Zealand

Descendants

Died 19 Sep 1933 at about age 81 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand

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Biography

Amy Clark

Christening: 11 Jan 1854. St Michael, Stockwell, Surrey, England.

Event: Surrey, England. Alt. Birth. 14 Jan 1853.

Residence

1890 - Charing Cross, Selwyn, Canterbury, New Zealand.

1896 - 79 East Belt Rangiora, Canterbury.

Died

19 Sep 1933. 29 Beaumont Road, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.

Notes

Buried 21 Sept 1933 Andersons Bay Cem. Dunedin, NZ, Blk 133, Plot 18.

The baptism has her born at 8 South Lambeth New Road, like most of her siblings, and her father is a baker.

Assault John Napier was charged with having assaulted his wife, Amy Napier, and mother-in-law, Amy Clark. The case being proved, accused was ordered to be bound over in the sum of £10 to keep the peace towards both the complainants, or in default, to be imprisoned for six months.^[1]

Amy was not mentioned in her father's will.

WIFE DESERTION.

A Bad Case.. At the Christchurch Magistrate's Court to-day before Mr H. W. Bishop, S.M., John Napier was charged with deserting his wife, Amy Napier. Mr Donnelly appeared for the complainant, who deposed that she had been married twenty-three years, and had thirteen children. On June 7 she left her home in consequence of her husband threatening to take her life. He had ill treated her during the whole of her married life, and had frequently beaten her. At present she had no means of support. Her husband was a blacksmith and forced her to work in his shop. He had been bound over to keep the peace towards her and other people. In cross-examination, complainant admitted threatening to run a carving knife through her husband on June 7. This was in consequence of his ill-treatment towards her. The evidence of Clarence, Frederick and Ethel Napier, showed that their father had turned them away from their home, and thrown dishes, chairs and other things at their mother; He had also ill-treated her in various ways, and used bad language towards her. Accused, in defence, denied having deserted his wife ; on the other hand, he had always provided her with the necessaries of life. The Magistrate ordered him to pay 10s a. week towards the support of his wife.^[2]

John Napier was charged with being in arrears to the extent of £2 on an order of the court to pay 10s a week towards the support of his wife, Amy Napier. Mr Russell appeared for the complainant, who applied to have _ the order increased. Defendant admitted that the arrears were due, but said he was not able to contribute more than 10s a week. Defendant was ordered to pay the arrears on or before Friday next; in default fourteen days' imprisonment. The application to have the order increased was adjourned till Friday next- ^[3]

Case Dismissed.- Amy Napier applied to have a maintenance order against her husband, John Napier, increased from 10s. a week. Mr Donnelly appeared for the applicant, and Mr Byrne for the defendant. There was no evidence to show that defendant was able to contribute more than 10s a week towards his wife's support, and the application was dismissed. ^[4]

Possible Death / 1933/11104 / Napier Amy / 79Y.

Sources

1. ↑ Star , Issue 2428, 4 January 1876, Page 2.
2. ↑ Star , Issue 5031, 17 August 1894, Page 2
3. ↑ Star , Issue 5106, 14 November 1894, Page 3.
4. ↑ Star , Issue 5108, 16 November 1894, Page 3.

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