Margaret Isabel (Dryden) Lumsden (1918 - 2001)

Born 30 Nov 1918 in Clutha District, South Otago, New Zealand

Ancestors

Wife of Campbell McPherson Lumsden — married 10 Apr 1939 in Tahakopa, Clutha, Otago, New Zealand

Died 29 Dec 2001 at age 83 in Clutha District, South Otago, New Zealand

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Biography

Margaret was born in 1918 in Tahakopa, The Catlins, Clutha District, Otago, New Zealand. She was the daughter of William Dryden (a ??) and Pretoria Thelma McDonald. She passes away in 2001 in The Catlins, Clutha District, Otago, New Zealand.

BIRTH

Date: 30 NOV 1918

Place: Tahakopa, The Catlins, Clutha District, Otago, New Zealand^[1].

MARRIAGE

Date: 10 APR 1939

Spouse: Campbell McPherson LUMSDEN

Place: "Our Hut", Tahakopa, The Catlins, Clutha District, Otago, New Zealand^[2].

WEDDING NOTICE

Date: 20 APR 1939

Source: Otago Daily Times, Issue 23788, 20 April 1939

Item Details: WEDDINGS. Lumsden—Dryden. The wedding took place on Easter Monday in "Our Hut," Tahakopa, of Campbell McPherson, youngest son of Mrs Lumsden, of Hina-Hina, and the late Mr Lumsden, and Margaret Isabel, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W. Dryden, of Tahakopa. The officiating minister was Mr W. A. Anderson, of Catlins, and Mrs Silcock played the bridal music.

The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a pretty gown of cream silk velvet, cut of close fitting lines, and having a spray of orange blossom at the neckline. The tulle veil was embroidered in the corners with true lovers' knots and fell from a coronet of orange blossom, and a spray of bridal lilies completed a pleasing toilet.

The bridesmaids were Misses Phyllis and Olive Dryden, sisters of the bride. They wore gowns of clover chiffon over satin, and gold sashes, and the flowers in their hair toned with their frocks. Bouquets of sweet peas and maidenhair fern were carried. The best man was Mr Tom Illingsworth, and the groomsman Mr Harry Miller, cousin of the bridegroom. After the service the guests, who numbered over 50, adjourned to the Tahakopa Hall where the wedding breakfast was held.

Mrs Dryden. assisted by Mrs Lumsden, received the guests, the former wearing a navy costume and the latter a black crepe de chine frock relieved with white and a black hat and coat. Both hostesses carried posies of roses. The bride's travelling frock was of London tan wool, worn with a nigger brown felt hat and brown coat Mr and Mrs C. Lumsden left later by car for the north. Their future home will be at Waikoikoi, Gore^[3].

RESIDENCE

Date: 28 APR 1942

Description: Living with her husband Campbell McPherson

Place: Ahaura, Greymouth, Westland District, West Coast, South Island, New Zealand^[4].

Date: 1946

Description: Living with her husband Campbell McPherson

Place: Macandrew Bay, Dunedin, St Kilda District, Otago, New Zealand^[5].

Date: 1949

Description: Living with her husband Campbell McPherson

Place: Broad Bay, Dunedin, St Kilda District, Otago, New Zealand^[6].

Date: 1954

Description: Living with her husband Campbell McPherson

Place: 76 Main Road, Broad Bay, Dunedin, St Kilda District, Otago, New Zealand^[7].

Date: 1957

Description: Living with her husband Campbell McPherson

Place: 76 Main Road, Broad Bay, Dunedin, St Kilda District, Otago, New Zealand^[8].

Date: 1963

Description: Living with her husband Campbell McPherson

Place: Okuru, Haast, Westland District, West Coast, South Island, New Zealand^[9].

Date: 1969

Description: Living with her husband Campbell McPherson

Place: Tapanui, Clutha District, West Otago, New Zealand^[10].

Date: 1972

Description: Living with her husband Campbell McPherson

Place: Pounawea, The Catlins, Owaka, Clutha District, Otago, New Zealand^[11].

DEATH

Date: 29 DEC 2001

Cause:Old Age

Place: The Catlins Rest Home, Clutha District, South Otago, New Zealand^[12].

DEATH NOTICES

Date: 2002

Source: Otago Daily Times, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand

Item Details: DEATHS. LUMSDEN, Margaret Isabel. - On December 29, 2001, peacefully at the Catlins Rest Home, dearly loved wife of the late Campbell, loved mother of Murray, Peter, Stuart, loved and respected mother-in-law of Noleen, Leslie and Betty, and loved Gran of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. "A woman of virtue, kindness and modesty. Life is not forever, love is." - A service for Margaret will be held in the Owaka Community Centre, on Wednesday, January 2, at 2p.m., then leaving for the Owaka Cemetery. - Doug Nesbit Funeral Services Ltd., Balclutha and Milton.

LUMSDEN, Margaret Isabel. - On December 29, 2001, peacefully, at the Catlins Rest Home, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Stuart and Betty (Dunedin), and loved Granny and friend of Joanne (Washington DC, USA) and Stephanie, Carl, Tony and Bradley (Mosgiel). Will be sadly missed.

LUMSDEN, Margaret Isabel. - Loved eldest sister of Gordon and Margaret (Auckland), Les and Margaret (Geraldine), and the late Phyllis, and Olive, and a loved anuty of all her nieces and nephews.

LUMSDEN, Margaret Isabel. - A dear friend of Jenny, all the staff and residents of Catlins Community Home. "She touched the lives of many".

BURIAL

Date: 2 JAN 2002.

Place: Owaka Cemetery, Clutha District, South Otago, New Zealand

Grave Location: Plot 91 NEL; Block NEL^[13].

Sources

1. ↑ Source: Birth, Death and Marriage Historical Records (New Zealand Government); (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/home); Reference: (Death Year-2002); Registration No. 2002/1109
2. ↑ Source: Birth, Death and Marriage Historical Records (New Zealand Government); (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/home); Reference: (Marriage Year-1939); Registration No. 1939/9068
3. ↑ Source: Papers Past New Zealand (National Library of New Zealand); Reference: (ttps://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/ODT19390420.2.151.5)
4. ↑ Source: New Zealand, World War II Ballot Lists, 1940-1945 (Ancestry.com Operations); Reference: (Year 1942); Place: Military Area No. 9 (Nelson); Record No. 579194; Page No. 43
5. ↑ Source: New Zealand, Electoral Rolls, 1853-1981 (Ancestry.com Operations); Reference: Registration District: St Kilda; Region or Province: Otago; Record Nos. 7101 & 7103; Page No. 144
6. ↑ Source: New Zealand, Electoral Rolls, 1853-1981 (Ancestry.com Operations); Reference: Registration District: St Kilda; Region or Province: Otago; Record Nos.7403 & 7404; Page No. 150
7. ↑ Source: New Zealand, Electoral Rolls, 1853-1981 (Ancestry.com Operations); Reference: Registration District: St Kilda; Region or Province: Otago; Record Nos.7281 & 7284; Page No. 147
8. ↑ Source: New Zealand, Electoral Rolls, 1853-1981 (Ancestry.com Operations); Reference: Registration District: St Kilda; Region or Province: Otago; Record Nos.8298 & 8303; Page Nos. 167 & 168
9. ↑ Source: New Zealand, Electoral Rolls, 1853-1981 (Ancestry.com Operations); Reference: Registration District: Westland; Region or Province: West Coast; Record Nos. 42 & 43; Page No. 310
10. ↑ Source: New Zealand, Electoral Rolls, 1853-1981 (Ancestry.com Operations); Reference: Registration District: Clutha; Region or Province: Otago; Record Nos. 17 & 19; Page No. 168
11. ↑ Source: New Zealand, Electoral Rolls, 1853-1981 (Ancestry.com Operations); Reference: Registration District: Clutha; Region or Province: Otago; Record Nos. 9 & 11; Page No. 173
12. ↑ Source: Birth, Death and Marriage Historical Records (New Zealand Government); (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/home); Reference: (Death Year-2002); Registration No. 2002/1109
13. ↑ Source: Cemetery Search (Clutha District Council); Reference: (Year-2002); (https://www.cluthadc.govt.nz/your-services/do-it-online/cemetery-search/Pages/default.aspx?surname=Lumsden&forename=Margaret)