Kate Madaline (Benson) McDougall (abt. 1852 - 1926)

Born about 1852 in London, England, United Kingdom

Wife of Duncan McDougall — married 3 Aug 1876 in House of Mr Ritchie Young, Oamaru, North Otago, New Zealand

Descendants

Died 28 Dec 1926 at about age 74 in Riverton, Southland, New Zealand

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Biography

Kate was born about 1852. She passed away in 1926.

Maude Madeline Benson was born about 1852 in England. She emigrated to New Zealand and she married Duncan McDougall, a baker, on 3 August 1876 in North Otago. They had six children and lived in Ashburton, Timaru, Dunedin and Invercargill before coming to Cardrona where Maude signed the suffrage petition. In 1896 Duncan was declared bankrupt after which the family moved to Gore where, in 1903, Duncan was again declared insolvent. After this the family was again on the move living in Winton, Bluff and Orepuki . Maude died in Orepuki on 28 December 1926 and Duncan died in 1934, they are buried together in the Riverton Cemetery. Maude’s obituary said she 'was ever ready to lend a helping hand to those in sickness or distress and her kindly nature will always be cherished by a large circle of friends'.

Sources

• "Births, Deaths & Marriages Online", [digital index], New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs (www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz), Marriage Registration of Maud Benson and Duncan McDugall; citing Registration Number 1876/2015.