George Bennett (abt. 1865 - 1910)

Husband of Mildred (Shepherd) Bennett — married 1889 in Auckland, New Zealand

Descendants

Died 5 Aug 1910 at about age 45 in New Zealand

Biography

George Bennett, who was born in Onehunga in 1866, was the eldest child in his family.

Mildred Shepherd and George Bennett were married in Auckland in 1889. ^[1]

Auckland Star 8 August 1910 Page 4 ^[2]

A boating fatality occurred at Batley (Kaipara), at the junction of the Otamatea and Arapaoa rivers, during Friday night, by which George Bennett, storekeeper, of Port Albert, lost his life. The deceased was rowing ashore from his launch in a dinghy, which capsized, and he sank before help could be secured. The body is being searched for by the police. The late Mr. Bennett was 45 years of age, and he leaves a wife and a large family. He was the eldest son of Mr. Bennett, of Waiuku, and was well known in the Kaipara district.

Sources

1. ↑ Wilson Collection ITM National Archives
2. ↑ Auckland Star, Volume XLI, Issue 186, 8 August 1910, Page 4

• Local Matters : History – Life on the Oruawharo River by Rose Reid
• New Zealand Government Births, Deaths, Marriages Online
• N.Z. Births - 1866/23515 - Bennett George - parents : Lydia & George
• N.Z. Marriages - 1889/144 - Mildred Shepherd & George Burnett (Bennett)
• NZ BDM death registration no. 1910/9457 Bennett George 44Y
• Death Notice - New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVII, Issue 14442, 8 August 1910, Page 1