Gertrude Elizabeth (Coup) Wilkinson (1906 - 2005)

Born 25 Apr 1906 in Christchurch, New Zealand

Ancestors

Wife of John Martin Wilkinson — married 1935 in New Zealand

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Biography

Gertrude (commonly known as Betty) was born 25 April 1906 ^[1]

She was baptised on 8 Sep 1906, Christchurch, New Zealand. Godparent: Helen Charlotte Hewland.

THE SCHOOLS. Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 15229, 22 December 1913, Page 8 ESK VALLEY. The annual picnic and distribution of prizes in connection with the Esk Valley school took place on Friday afternoon, and considering the wet and changeable weather lately the committee were fortunate in having a fine afternoon for the function. Consequently a very good and representative attendance was obtained. The usual picnic games were indulged in. About 4 o'clock an adjournment was made to the schoolroom where an abundance of refreshments provided by the ladies of the district were laid out. After ample justice had been done to the good things provided, the distribution of prizes, was proceeded with. The chairman, Mr A. L. Mead, thanked those present for their Attendance, the ladies who had provided the refreshments. and all who had in any way contributed to the success of the gathering. Mr James Henderson, late of Scotston, Esk Valley, but now of Timaru presented the prizes, after giving the children some good advice about taking good care of their prizes books and making good use of their opportunities. The thanks of the committee are due to Mesdames Henderson, Mead, and Bell for their kindness in judging the sewing. The following is the prize list: —Std. 4 —lrene Gray, Eileen O'Leary, Margaret Forrest. Std. 3 —Vida Hampton, Ethel Coles. Std 2 —Doris Hall, George Stephens, Margaret Hall. P. 2—John Gray, Gertrude Coup. P. I—Marjorie Mead, Kathleen O'Donoghue, Mona Boulton. Sewing— Std. 4—lrene Gray, Margaret Forrest, Std. 2 and 3 Doris Hall, Vida Hampton. P. Classes —Gertrude Coup, Kathleen O'Donoghue. Darning—Std. 4 —Florence Stephens, Std. 2 and 3 Vida Hampton. Plasticine—Std 4 Eileen O'Leary, Std 2 and 3—Margaret Hall. P. Classes —-John Gray. Just as the prize distribution was finished, rain began to fall and a general move was made for home.

Miscellaneous Canterbury Education Board material including salary cards, photographs and plans Salary card for COUP Gertrude Elizabeth 1924 1924 Residual Management Unit, Canterbury Education Board Chch

Press 21 Dec 1929 - Teachers Positions Rangiora - Miss G.E. Coup - assistant mistress

Gertrude married John Martin Wilkinson on 30 January 1935 ^[2]

Children

Brian

Ronald

Gillian

Sylvia

Gertrude died 2005 ^[3]

Sources

1. ↑ 1906/22860 Coup Gertrude Elizabeth Gertrude Ellen Walter
2. ↑ 1935/8434 Gertrude Elizabeth Coup John Martin Wilkinson (30 January 1935)
3. ↑ 2005/19912 Wilkinson Gertrude Elizabeth 25 April 1906