George Thomas McCauley (1884 - 1938)

Born 19 Sep 1884 in Katikati, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Ancestors

Husband of Sara Ann (Ford) McCauley — married 1908 in New Zealand

Descendants

Died 10 Oct 1938 at age 54 in Inglewood, Taranaki, New Zealand

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Biography

Buried in Te Henui Cemetery, New Plymouth - 1935 Extension row 5 lot 19 plot 2

"Katikati's George Thomas McCauley was a world champion axeman as well as being considered one of the finest athletes of his time. One of his most famous exploits was carrying a sack of potatoes weighing over 180lb for several miles through rough bush and then across the Patea River in Taranaki. George died in horrific circumstances thirteen years later, on 19 October 1938 in Inglewood. Despite an attempt to escape, he was trapped in his blazing cottage and burnt to death. On 20 October 1938 George Thomas McCauley was buried at Te Henui Cemetery at the corner of Watson and Lemon Streets, New Plymouth. He was my first cousin thrice removed" - Debbie McCauley. Geni Profile: https://www.geni.com/people/George-McCauley/6000000076969890193

Sources

• NZBDM marriage 1908/6302 Sara Ann Ford George Thomas McCauley
• NZBDM death 1938/29076 McCauley George Thomas 54Y

• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/203636718/george-thomas-mccauley: accessed 01 February 2024), memorial page for George Thomas McCauley (19 Sep 1884–19 Oct 1938), Find a Grave Memorial ID 203636718, citing Te Henui Cemetery, New Plymouth, New Plymouth District, Taranaki, New Zealand; Maintained by Debbie McCauley (contributor 47672193).