Phyllis Eleanor (Avery) Carter (1899 - 1978)

Born 20 Dec 1899 in New Zealand

Ancestors

Wife of Frederick John Carter — married 22 Oct 1930 in Otaki, Wellington, New Zealand

Died 27 Sep 1978 at age 78 in New Zealand

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Biography

Phyllis Eleanor Avery was born on 20 December 1899, in Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand, the daughter of Joseph Davenport Avery, aged 25, and Edith Eleanor Whitton, aged 31. ^[1]

Marriage. She married Frederick John Carter on 22 October 1930, theirs being the first wedding in the new All Saints' Church, Otaki, Wellington, New Zealand. In the newspaper account of their wedding, her husband, was mentioned as Mr. F. J. Carter, diocesan treasurer (Wellington). The ceremony was performed by local vicar, Rev. G. K. Moir. The best man was Mr Fraser, of Wellington, and the bridesmaids. Miss Dorothy Avery (sister) and Miss Gretta Haylock. After the ceremony a reception for friends was held at the home of the bride’s parents, at Te Horo. ^{[2] [3]}

They had at least one child.

Phyllis died on 27 September 1978, at the age of 78. ^[4]

Sources

• N.Z. Births, Deaths & Marriages Online
  http://bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz

1. ↑ NZ BDM/Birth Index # 1900/4511 (Avery, Phyllis Eleanor. Parents: Edith Eleanor and Joseph Devonport)
2. ↑ NZ BDM/Marriage Index # 1930/9339 (Phyllis Eleanor Avery to Frederick John Carter)
3. ↑ Wedding: "Papers Past" Manawatu Standard, Volume L, Issue 285, 28 October 1930, Page 9
4. ↑ NZ BDM/Death Index # 1978/42912 (Carter, Phyllis Eleanor. DOB: 20 December 1899)

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