Frances Agnes (Alfrey) Alexander (1877 - 1962)

Born 1877 in New Zealand

Wife of William Frederick Alexander — married 11 Apr 1906 in Christchurch, New Zealand

Died 19 Oct 1962 at about age 85 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand

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Biography

Frances Agnes Alfrey was born in 1877, the daughter of Alfred and Elizabeth Alfrey. She was a tall, lively woman of great good humour.

In the 1900 New Zealand, Electoral Rolls (1853-1981) Francis Agnes Alfrey was recorded living at 415 South Belt, Christchurch, Canterbury, occupation "domestic duties".

On 11 April 1906 at Christchurch, Frances married William Frederick "Fred" Alexander.

Their only child, Frances Elizabeth Alexander, was born in Timaru in 1916.

In 1907 Frances and her husband Fred moved to Wellington where Fred had been appointed newspaper editor of a new conservative daily, the Dominion. Three years later he was appointed editor of the Timaru Herald.

In the 1919 New Zealand, Electoral Rolls (1853-1981) Francis Agnes Alexander was recorded living at Selwyn Street, Timaru with her husband William Frederick Alexander who was the editor of the Herald.

Her husband Fred retired in 1946, but continued to contribute articles and reviews to the Star. He wrote and edited that paper's Otago centennial supplement in 1948. He died in Dunedin Hospital after a lengthy illness on 14 August 1957, survived by Frances and their daughter Frances.

Frances passed away on 19 October 1962 at the age of 85 and was cremated on 20 October 1962. Her ashes were scattered^[1].

Last Address: 60 Musselburgh Rise, Dunedin

Probate:

Event Date: 1962

Event Place: Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand^[2]

Sources

1. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/240637748/frances-agnes-alexander : accessed 15 June 2022), memorial page for Frances Agnes Alfrey Alexander (1877–19 Oct 1962), Find A Grave: Memorial #240637748, citing Andersons Bay Cemetery, Andersons Bay, Dunedin City, Otago, New Zealand ; Maintained by lindylou631 (contributor 49254308)
2. ↑ "New Zealand, Archives New Zealand, Probate Records, 1843-1998," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2SB-C3KH : 28 May 2019), Frances Agnes Alexander, 1962; citing , Dunedin Probate and Letters of Administration Files (II), 1907-1950, record number 1156/62, Archives New Zealand, Auckland Regional Office; FamilySearch digital folder 101546691.

• New Zealand BDM Birth Records Online: Registration No: 1877/4807 | Family Name: Alfrey | Given Name(s): Frances Agnes | Parents: Elizabeth & Alfred | https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz

• NZ BDM Marriage Records Online: Registration No: 1906/3285 | Bride's Given Name(s): Frances Agnes | Bride's Family Name: Alfrey | Groom's Given Name(s): William Frederick | Groom's Family Name: Alexander | https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz

• http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/biographies/3a10/alexander-william-frederick

• New Zealand BDM Death Records Online: Registration No: 1962/40830 | Family Name: Alexander | Given Name(s): Frances Agnes | Age at Death: 85Y | https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz

• https://www.dunedin.govt.nz/services/cemeteries/cemeteries-search