James Stewart Anderson (1853 - 1915)

Born 12 Jan 1853 in Stromness, Orkney, Scotland, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Husband of Elizabeth Veal (Cargeeg) Anderson — married 25 Jan 1881 in Oamaru, Otago, New Zealand

Descendants

Died 28 Dec 1915 at age 62 in Enfield, Oamaru, New Zealand

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Biography

James was born in 1853 to Mina (Williamina) Brass and Andrew Anderson, farmer. He was baptised on 5 February 1853 at the Church of Scotland, Stromness, Orkney Islands.

At the age of 16 he travelled to America where he spent 6 six years. During the summer he would work on the boats and in winter, ashore. James also had 2 years experience as a sail maker.

In 1876, James sailed on the Marlborough on her second voyage to New Zealand.

He married Elizabeth Veal Cargeeg in 1881 having eight children born during their marriage, 4 daughters and 4 sons. James interesting life is recorded in the attached obituary.

James Anderson passed away at his property, 'Endsleigh' in his 61st year in 1915 and is buried at Oamaru Old Cemetery. BLK 80, PLOT 39, 40.

NB - James is recorded as James Stewart Anderson and James Stuart Anderson

• Children -

Elizabeth 24 July 1881 1881/10363

James Stuart 15 January 1883 1883/4501

William Andrew 20 March 1884 1884/12991

Selina 10 May 1885 1886/4482

Allan Clarence 12 April 1888 1881/5781

Williamina Feb 1 1890 1890/4333

Richard Henry 17 July 1894 1894/11518

Leila 24 June 1896 1896/7233 (Lilla)

Sources

• https://ancestry.com.au

Scotland Select Births & Baptisms - FHL 990515

Scotland census 1861

• https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz

Oamaru Mail - 29/12/15 Pg 4, North Otago Times - 30/12/1915 Pg 6 Out of copyright

• https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz NZBDM BIRTH INDEX - Children
• https://www.waitaki.govt.nz/our-services/do-it-online/cemetery-search/Pages/default.aspx?surname=anderson&forename=james
• W Baxter : Baptism record from personal collection - Ref no 030/50-113
• R Anderson - Photo/Image personal family collection

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