Rosa (Stupples) Patience (abt. 1861 - 1942)

Born about 1861 in Kaiapoi, Canterbury, New Zealand

Ancestors

Wife of William John Patience — married 1881 in New Zealand

Descendants

Died 28 Dec 1942 at about age 81 in Island Bay, Wellington, New Zealand

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Biography

Rosa (Stupples) Patience has English ancestors.

Rosa (Stupples) Patience lived in Berhampore, Wellington, New Zealand.

Rosa Stupple was born about 1861 at Kaiapoi, New Zealand. She was the second daughter of Martha Hedgman and George Stupple. ^{[1] [2]} Martha' husband George had died in December 1860.

In 1879 she gave birth to a son, George Henry Stupples.

In 1881 she married William John Patience. ^[3]

The couple lived in Berhampore, Wellington for over 50 years until their deaths. William predeceased her in 1937. ^[1]

She passed away 28 December 1942 age 81 at her son's residence in Island Bay, Wellington. ^{[4] [5]}

She is buried with William at Karori Cemetery. ^[6]

Research Notes

Hedgman DNA cluster includes McNabb-412, and two descendants of George Henry Stupples via different children of George's. - MyHeritage.

If the 24 May birth date is correct, it is possible that George was Rosa's father even though he was already dead.

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} "Current Notes", Press, Volume LXXIX, Issue 23836, 4 January 1943, Page 2
2. ↑ In her probate file, son William also deposes that Rosa was born in Kaiapoi. A date of 24 May 1861 is given by Allardyce Connections 2 Ancestry tree, although no source. The birth does not seem to have been registered.
3. ↑ NZ BDM Marriage search: 1881/496 Rosa Stupple || William John Patience
4. ↑ NZ BDM Death search: 1942/31990 Patience Rosa 81Y
5. ↑ Archives New Zealand: R23131563 PATIENCE Rosa, Wellington repository probate file:
   • Son: William Patience, carpenter, Wellington; born in Dunedin.
   • Rosa was born in Kaiapoi, according to William.
   • Died 28 Dec 1942.
6. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #221564363 - includes headstone photo.