Charles Ahier (1843 - 1919)

Born 1843 in Jersey

Husband of Jane Margaret (Amy) Ahier — married 15 May 1876 in Thames, Auckland, New Zealand

Died 22 Jan 1919 at about age 76 in Taranaki, New Zealand

Biography

CHARLES AHIER 1843 - 1919

father : Philip Ahier, Island of Jersey

Thames Advertiser 24th May 1876 page 2 [1]

MARRIAGE.

AHIER - AMY - on May 15th at the residence of the bride, Sealey Street, by the Rev W. Tinsley; Charles Ahier, fourth son of Philip Ahier Esq. (banker, Island of Jersey) to Jane, second daughter of Francis Amy of Thames.

Thames Star 9th January 1877 page 2 [2]

Presentation to Mr Charles Ahier

After the usual weekly practice of the Grahamstown Fire Brigade last night, the members mustered at the Hall for the purpose of presenting an address to Mr Charles Ahier, who, until a few weeks ago, had been the secretary of the Brigade for four years. There was a very fair muster, but it was noticed that not more than half of them had on uniforms. Mr J. Wright, in making the presentation, said it was a very pleasurable duty; their late secretary had been an active member of the Brigade for four years and three months. He then referred in glowing terms to Mr Ahier's business qualities and the straightforwardness with which he carried out the business of the Brigade; and read the address, as follows:-

To Mr Charles Ahier

Dear sir, The members of the Grahamstown Volunteer Fire Brigade desire to express their thanks for the able manner in which you have discharged the duties of secretary to the brigade, and trust that you will still continue to give the brigade your assistance and attendance as often as convenient.

With every wish for your future welfare we remain, yours truly, G., Price, Superintendent; J. Weight, Captain; Geo. Basham, Secretary.

In reply, Mr Ahier said: Superintendent, officers and members of the Grahamstown Fire Brigade, you will excuse me for making a short speech in returning thanks for the handsome address you have presented me with. I have not attended to my duties as regularly as I could have wished during the last eight or nine months, as other duties kept me away. In the early days of the Brigade I attended every meeting and every practice and now, although I cannot be an active member, I hope you will allow me to wear my uniform which I shall always be proud of, and to continue an honorary member of the Brigade. (Applause). After some business of a routine character had been transacted the meeting broke up.

Taranaki Daily News 23rd January 1919 page 4 [3]

DEATHS.

AHIER - On January 22nd at his residence, St. Heller. New Plymouth, Charles Ahier, formerly of the Island of Jersey and the Thames aged 76 years. Private interment.

Wairarapa Age 25th January 1919 page 5 [4]

PERSONAL

Mr Charles Ahier, a prominent resident of New Plymouth, died on Wednesday last. A native of Jersey, he came to New Zealand when still a boy, in the ship Green Jacket.

New Zealand Herald 23rd January 1919 page 8 [5]

OBITUARY.

MR. C. AHIER; NEW PLYMOUTH - The death is announced of Mr. Charles Ahier, aged 76 years. He was a very old colonist, a Waikato war veteran, and was associated with early gold ventures at Thames. For the past 25 years he had been in the timber trade in Taranaki.

Research Notes

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Sources

• Department of Internal Affairs, New Zealand www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz
• N.Z. MARRIAGES - 1876/708 - Jane Amy & Charles Ahier
• N.Z. DEATHS - 1919/1086 - Ahier Charles aged 76 years
• 1851 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1851", citing St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands, p. 5; citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey, FamilySearch Record: SG8B-CL3 (accessed 1 June 2023) FindMyPast Image, Charles Ahier (7), unmarried son, Scholar, in household of Philip Ahier Jr (40) in St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands. Born in Channel Islands.
• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/182623299/charles-ahier: accessed 01 June 2023), memorial page for Charles Ahier (1843–22 Jan 1919), Find a Grave Memorial ID 182623299, citing Te Henui Cemetery, New Plymouth, New Plymouth District, Taranaki, New Zealand; Maintained by JjH (contributor 48491654).