Alfred Hewson (abt. 1857 - 1937)

Born about 1857 in Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom

Husband of Sarah (Hill) Hewson — married 1878 in New Zealand

Descendants

Died 20 Oct 1937 at about age 80 in Ponsonby, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

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Biography

Newspaper Notice Mr. Alfred Hewson - Well Known Builder - The death has occurred after a short illness of Mr. Alfred Hewson, wellknown Auckland builder and contractor, in his 81st year. Born in Lincolnshire, England, Mr. Hewson came to New Zealand with his parents in the ship Matoaka in 1859. Mr. Hewson came to Auckland to learn the carpentering trade. Later he commenced building and contracting, the firm being known as Hewson and McNaught Mr. Hewson was formerly chairman of the Ellerslie Town Board and a member of the Ellerslie School Committee. He was also a past master of Lodge Wairoa, No.55 N>Z.C. He married Miss Sarah Hill, daughter of the late James Hill and there was a family of 10 children, seven of whom are living.

Sources

• In New Zealand, Marriage Index, 1840-1901Marriage 1878 Groom Alfred Hewson Bride Sarah Hill Registration #141

• https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/232168649/alfred-hewson Alfred Hewson Birth 1857 Lincolnshire, England Death 20 Oct 1937 (aged 79–80) Ponsonby, Auckland Council, Auckland, New Zealand Burial Waikumete Cemetery & Crematorium Glen Eden, Auckland Council, Auckland, New Zealand Plot Nonconformist Division C, Row 5, Plot 28B Memorial ID 232168649 · View Source