Zacchaeus Kay (1872 - 1948)

Born 5 Sep 1872 in Timaru, New Zealand

Ancestors

Husband of Deborah (Horsman) Kay — married 1896 in Temuka, New Zealand

Husband of Beatrice Ada (King) Kay — married 20 May 1903 in Temuka, New Zealand

Descendants

Died 24 Aug 1948 at age 75 in Temuka, Canterbury, New Zealand

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Biography

Zacchaeus was born in 1872 ^[1]

He married his first wife Deborah Horsman 18 Feb 1896 ^[2]

New Zealand, Electoral Rolls, 1853-1981 Zacchaeus Kay 1896 Geraldine Canterbury [1]

They had 1 child Alfred Ivan William born 8 May 1896

Deborah passed away in 1898.^[3]

Zacchaeus remarried on the 11 June 1903 ^[4]

Temuka Leader ^[5] 11 June 1903 KAY—KING—On May 20th, 1903, at the residence of the bride’s parents, Arowhenua, Beatrice Ada eldest daughter of Mr Thomas King, of Arowhenua, to Z. Kay, youngest son of Mr George Kay, of Cheviot.

Temuka Leader, 11 June 1903 WEDDING BELLS. A very pretty wedding was celebrated at the residence of Mr Thos. King, Arowhenua on the 20 th ult., when Beatrice Ada, eldest daughter of Mr T. King, was united in bonds of holy matrimony to Mr Z. Kay, the youngest son of Mr Geo. Kay, of Cheviot. The officiating clergyman was the Rev. J. Blight. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a royal blue dress trimmed with white silk, and she also wore the orthodox veil and orange blossoms, the bridesmaids were Miss Martha Mitchell and Miss Bella King. The former wore a dress of white muslin with yellow sateen and hat to match, and the latter a dress of navy blue, relieved with white trimmings and hat to match. Mr Eli Mitchell attended the groom as best man. ^[6][2]

TEMUKA LEADER, ISSUE 5464, 10 NOVEMBER 1906 We have received instructions from Mr Zacchaeus Kay, to sell by Public Auction, immediately after the Stock Sale at the Temuka Yards, on TUESDAY, 13th NOV., 1906, His Valuable TOWN RESIDENCE, situated in Hayhurst Street, consisting of 1/2 Acre Land, 5-roomed Residence, Built-in Copper, Washhouse, Stable, Outbuildings, and Orchard. J. MUNDELL. Auctioneer.

Temuka Leader, Issue 5591, 12 November 1907 ANOTHER FIRE IN TEMUKA. At an early hour yesterday morning another fire was added to the list of mysterious fires that have occurred in Temuka during the past twelve months, when the four-roomed residence of Mr Z. Kay, in Hornbrook Street, was totally destroyed by fire. Mr Kay left for Wellington on Saturday last, and at the time the fire broke out, between four and five o'clock, there were in the house Mrs Kay and three children (one an infant) and Mrs Kay's sister, Miss King. Mrs Kay states that she was awakened by the baby, and was going to attend to it when she noticed that the room was full of smoke. She at once awoke the children and her sister, and they got out of the house as quickly as they could. Mrs Kay caught up a few clothes for herself and the children, but Miss King had only her night attire, the room in which she was sleeping being all ablaze when the alarm was given. The alarm was at once given to the neighbours, and the first on the scene was Mr J. Boulter and his sons Charles and Harry. Mr Boulter went round to the back, and made an attempt to extinguish the fire. To him it appeared that the fire had broken out in the little porch at the back of the kitchen and he thinks that had he plenty of water at his command he might have mastered the fire. However, he soon found out that he was beaten. Meanwhile Messrs Charles and Harry Boulter got into the front rooms and saved the piano, some chairs, and a few other things, but everything in the two other rooms was destroyed. Others arrived too late to save anything, as the fire spread very rapidly. The house was an old one of wood, and the fire lasted a very short time. A detached wash-house was also destroyed. It was fortunate that what wind there was was from the south, as Mr Boulter's house, on the south side, was only about thirty feet away. Wet blankets were hung over the windows, and practically no damage was done to this house. The origin of the fire is a mystery. There was no fire in the kitchen range after tea, and the whole of the family were in bed about eight o'clock, everything appearing to be practically safe when they retired. All the insurances were in the London, Liverpool and Globe Office, the house being covered, for £125, the furniture for £75, the piano for £30. [3][4]

TEMUKA LEADER, ISSUE 5594, 19 NOVEMBER 1907, PAGE 2 I WISH to sincerely Thank all those who rendered assistance during the fire at my house, also to kind friends for sympathy and offers of assistance and especially to Mr and Mrs J. Boulter for taking in my wife and family in my absence. Z. KAY. TENDERS.[5]

Zacchaeus was a member of the Home Service Quarter Masters Stores in Featherston from 18 May 1917. Service records [6]

TIMARU HERALD, VOLUME CVI, ISSUE 16378, 30 OCTOBER 1917, PAGE 5 Mr Z. Kay, Temuka, received word on Saturday, that his son, Private A. I. W. Kay, had died of wounds, October 14th. Private Kay left with the 18th Reinforcements and was 21 years of age.[7][8]

TEMUKA LEADER, ISSUE 9803, 10 DECEMBER 1918 THANKS. I WISH to sincerely Thank all those who were so kind to my wife and family during the late epidemic whilst absent in camp, especially to Capt. and Mrs Hawkes for their attention before removal to hospital. Z, KAY, Hornbrook Street.

Temuka Leader, Issue 10276, 27 December 1921 Mr Z. Kay met with a painful accident at Temuka on Friday, while carting in hay. Mr Kay was on top of a load and while pulling on a rope to tighten it the rope, broke, and he fell to the ground. His fall was a heavy one and the result was that his right arm was twisted his face badly cut, and his left leg injured. He was taken to the Te Rata Private Hospital, where his injuries were attended to, and some stitches had to he put in one of the wounds on his face. No bones were broken and he is progressing favourably. This is the third accident Mr Kay has met with during the last two years, and it is to be hoped that he has now had the last of such a run of ill fortune.[9]

Beatrice passed away in 1927

TEMUKA LEADER, ISSUE 10281, 18 AUGUST 1928 Mr A. Kay and Miss Mavis Kay (Carterton), who have been spending a holiday with their uncle, Mr Z. Kay, Hornbrook street, Temuka, left by motor for the north yesterday.

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21506, 22 June 1935 TEMUKA Mr Z. Kay left yesterday on route for Australia

He passed away in 1948 ^[7]

He is buried in the Temuka Cemetery, New Zealand ^[8]

Research Notes

PRESS, VOLUME LI, ISSUE 8934, 26 OCTOBER 1894, PAGE 6 Zaccheus Kay, carter, residing at Cheviot, said he. knew defendant's house. Was there on the night of September 15th with H. Robinson.[10]

Sources

1. ↑ BDM NZ 1872/32932 Kay Zachaeus Olive George
2. ↑ 1896/1534 Deborah Horsman Zacchaeus Kay
3. ↑ BDM NZ 1898/4171 Kay Deborah 27Y .
4. ↑ 1903/3901 Beatrice Ada King Zaccheus Kay
5. ↑ Issue 4061
6. ↑ Appended is a list of the presents received Mr and Mrs T. King, horse; Mr Iverach, lamps ; Mr and Mrs Baragwanath, cake dish and salad bowl; Mr and Mrs Benbow, afternoon tea set, Mrs E. Mitchell, blankets; Mr J. McAuliffe, quilt ; Mr J. Sim, cruet; Mr C. Bates, pair pictures ; Mr Tattersall, pair pictures ; Mr A. Frew, preserving pan ; Mr D. Mclnnes, kitchen table; Master and Miss Mclnnes, looking-glass and ornaments ; Mrs Henneker (Wellington), set dishes ; Mrs Burr (Timaru) cake dish; Mr A. Thompson (Rangitata), lamp ; Mrs T. Washington, cushion ; Mr D. King, flower-stand; Miss S. Currie, breakfast cruet ; Miss C. Double, butter cooler ; Mrs G. Moulten, cake-dish and salt sellers; Mrs E Butler, cake dish, water jug and tumblers ; Mr Longson, bread-board; Master B. Moulten, pin dish ; Mr and Mrs T. Barr, cheque ; Mr and Mrs Judson, half-dozen bread and butter plates; Mr G. Mclnnes (Winchester), afternoon tea set; Mr H. King, salad bowl ; Mr W. Radford, tray and breakfast cruet; Mr Hancock, pair shoes ; Mr G. Watts, aerated waters; Mrs G. Watts, serviette rings; Mr and Mrs Mitchell, cruet; Miss M. ffling, tea cosy ; Mr W Bills, pair vases ; Mrs W. Bills, butter cooler ; Mr J. Barratt, ornaments; Mrs J. Barratt, jelly dishes ; Mr A. King, teapot; Mr J. Bryan, cheese dish; Mrs J. Prattley, photo frames; Mr G. Claridge, pickle jar ; Mr C. Claridge, jelly dishes ;Mr Bates, table cover; Mrs Martin, cake dish, glass dishes and jug : Mrs J Preddy, jelly dishes; Misses P. and T. Tarrant, photo and frame and bread knife; Ensign Schroeder, water jug and text; Mrs Roddick, cake dishes and vases; Mr J. Cross, half-dozen teaspoons; Mrs Tilbrook, pin cushion ; Mr Williams, pictures ; Miss Fawdray pictures; Mrs G. McCollick, salad bowl; Mrs C. Horsman, breakfast set and water jug; Mr and Mrs Tarrant, tea service; Mr Harris, moustache cup; Mrs Dunford, photo frame ; Mrs Sweeney, pair vases; Mr F Adams, ornaments; Mr P. Kildare, fruit and cake dishes; Mr J. Anderson, set brushes; Mr G Nicholas, shaving bowl; Mr M. Jones, photo frames ; Mrs Walker, picture texts; Mr Hopkinson, half-dozen plates ; Mrs Double, butter-dish , Miss N. Double, pair candlesticks ; Miss L Double, jelly dishes ; Mr E King, child’s cot; Miss B. King, cream jug and 3 basins ; Mrs McKay, pillowslips,- Mrs Boulter, half-dozen dinner plates ; Mr A. W. Smith, set jugs, Mr T and Miss E. Mattingly, jam dish and stand ; Mr B. Cooper, egg-cup set; Mr N King, ornaments; Mr E MacKenzie, set irons; Miss Elsie King, tray-cloth; Miss Bella King, toilet covers; Mrs A. Double, a pet comfort, Bridegroom to bridesmaids, brooches bride to bridegroom, sleeve link, bridegroom to bride, silver watch chain.
7. ↑ BDM NZ 1948/32385 Kay Zacchaeus 76Y
8. ↑ Kay, Zacchaeus Record Details Address Unknown Date of Interment 27 Aug 1948 Cemetery Temuka Cemetery Section General Row 174 Plot 390