John Crozier (1825 - 1915)

Born 1825 in Banbridge, Co Down, Ireland

Husband of Matilda Jane (Marsh) Crozier — married 23 Jun 1857 in New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand

Husband of Teressa (Cowan) Crozier — married 11 Aug 1865 in Ballydown Church, Seapatrick, Co Down, Ireland

Descendants

Died 27 Apr 1915 at about age 90 in New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand

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Biography

According to his headstone, John Crozier was born in 1825. He's known to have been born at Banbridge in Northern Ireland, and came to New Zealand about 1856 with the British 65th Regiment of Foot at the time of the New Zealand Land Wars. By the time of his discharge he was Colour Sergeant in this regiment.

Once in New Zealand, John married Jane Marsh on 23rd June 1857 at the Primitive Methodist Chapel, Te Henui, New Plymouth. Six years later Jane died in childbirth, leaving no issue. John was given a New Zealand Land Wars medal for his involvement with the Taranaki Militia 1860–1865.

John died at New Plymouth on 27th April 1915 His death notice, in the Taranaki Daily News newspaper^[1] reads …

Crozier: at his late residence, Frankley Road, on Tuesday 27th April 1915, John, the beloved husband of Teresa [sic] Crozier; aged 89 years.

The Te Henui Online Cemetery database for John reads …

Headstone #4849: In Loving Memory of Sergt John Crozier, died 27 April 1915 aged 89 years; also Teressa [sic] Crozier, died 7 July 1932 aged 85 years.

His Find-A-Grave memorial^[2] reads …

John Crozier born 1825 died 27 April 1915 aged 89–90, buried at Te Henui Cemetery, New Plymouth, Taranaki in Presbyterian Block Row 8, Lot 16, Plot 1

Sources

1. ↑ issue 273; Wednesday 28 April 1915
2. ↑ Find-A-Grave Memorial ID 199924018

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