Elizabeth (Blackmore) Pope (1879 - 1933)

Born 14 Sep 1879 in Riverton, Southland, New Zealand

Ancestors

Wife of John Taylor Pope — married 20 Apr 1905 in Southland, New Zealand

Died 28 Sep 1933 at age 54 in Wairio, Southland, Southland, New Zealand

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Biography

Elizabeth was born in 1879 in Riverton, Southland, New Zealand. She was the daughter of William Edmund Blackmore and Mary Jane Watson. She passes away in 1933 in Wairio, Southland, New Zealand.

NAME

Surname: BLACKMORE

Given Name: Elizabeth^[1].

BIRTH

Date: 14 SEP 1879

Place: Riverton, Southland, New Zealand^[2].

MARRIAGE

Date: 20 APR 1905

Spouse: John Taylor POPE

Child: Horace William "Bill" Edmund (b.12 May 1906)

Child: Amy Amelia (b.9 May 1907)

Child: Mary Ann "Molly" Knott (b.21 Jan 1913)

Child: John "Jack" Taylor Stephen (b.10 Apr 1917-his middle name was transcribed as "Styphen"

Child: Ivan Leslie (b.23 Sep 1925)

Place: South Riverton, Wallace, Southland, New Zealand (in the residence of W Blackmore)^[3].

RESIDENCE

Date: 1905 to 1906

Description: Living with her husband John Taylor and son Horace William "Bill" Edmund

Place: Riverton, Wallace District, Southland, New Zealand^[4].

Date: 1911

Description: Living with her husband John Taylor and children Horace William "Bill" Edmund and Amy Amelia

Place: Riverton, Wallace District, Southland, New Zealand^[5].

Date: 1919

Description: Living with her husband John Taylor and children Horace William "Bill" Edmund, Amy Amelia, Mary Ann "Molly" Knott and John Taylor Stephen

Place: Riverton, Wallace District, Southland, New Zealand^[6].

Date: 1928

Description: Living with her husband John Taylor and children Horace William "Bill" Edmund, Amy Amelia, John Taylor Stephen and Ivan Leslie

Place: Wairio, Wallace District, Southland, New Zealand^[7].

DEATH

Date: 28 SEP 1933

Cause: Unknown

Place: Wairio, Southland, New Zealand^[8][9].

DEATH & FUNERAL NOTICE

Date: 3 OCT 1933

Source: Western Star, 3 October 1933

Item Details. LOCAL & GENERAL. The remains of Mrs Pope, wife of Mr John Pope, of Wairio, were interred in the Riverton cemetery on Sunday, the cortege being a large one. Mrs Pope's father resides in North Palmerston street. Three months ago the deceased underwent a serious operation, but, this had only a temporary effect. Her death took place on Thursday at Wairio. She was the second eldest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs William Blackmore, early settlers of South Riverton, and was highly esteemed by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. The relatives have widespread sympathy in their bereavement^[10].

BURIAL

Date: 1 OCT 1933

Place: Riverton Cemetery, 93 Riverton-Otautau Road, Riverton, Southland, New Zealand

Grave Location: Section: Anglican; Row: F A; Plot 14^[11].

Sources

1. ↑ Source: Birth, Death and Marriage Historical Records (New Zealand Government); (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/home); Reference: (Birth Year-1879); Registration No. 1879/8260
2. ↑ Source: Birth, Death and Marriage Historical Records (New Zealand Government); (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/home); Reference: (Birth Year-1879); Registration No. 1879/8260
3. ↑ Source: Birth, Death and Marriage Historical Records (New Zealand Government); (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/home); Reference: (Marriage Year-1905); Registration No. 1905/2610
4. ↑ Source: New Zealand, Electoral Rolls, 1853-1981 (Ancestry.com Operations); Reference: Registration District: Wallace; Region or Province: Southland; Record Nos. 3995 & 3998; Page No. 71
5. ↑ Source: New Zealand, Electoral Rolls, 1853-1981 (Ancestry.com Operations); Reference: Registration District: Wallace; Region or Province: Southland; Record Nos. 4296 & 4300; Page No. 87
6. ↑ Source: New Zealand, Electoral Rolls, 1853-1981 (Ancestry.com Operations); Reference: Registration District: Wallace; Region or Province: Southland; Record Nos. 4623 & 4627; Page No. 94
7. ↑ Source: New Zealand, Electoral Rolls, 1853-1981 (Ancestry.com Operations); Reference: Registration District: Wallace; Region or Province: Southland; Record Nos. 6442 & 6448; Page No. 130
8. ↑ Source: Birth, Death and Marriage Historical Records (New Zealand Government); (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/home); Reference: (Death Year-1933); Registration No. 1933/11318
9. ↑ Source: Papers Past New Zealand (National Library of New Zealand); Reference: (Year-1933); (https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WSTAR19331003.2.5)
10. ↑ Source: Papers Past New Zealand (National Library of New Zealand); Reference: (Year-1933); (https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WSTAR19331003.2.5)
11. ↑ Source: Cemetery Search (Southland District Council); Reference: (Year-1933); (https://www.southlanddc.govt.nz/my-southland/cemeteries/cemeterysearch/getperson/7082)