Charles Henry Moffitt (abt. 1841 - 1868)

Born about 1841 in Alnwick, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom

Husband of Alice (Muller) McRae — married 23 Jan 1866 (to 6 May 1868) in Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand

Descendants

Died 6 May 1868 at about age 27 in Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand

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Biography

Charles was born about 1841. At age 12 came to NZ where his father a dental surgeon , first landed in 1842, along with a company of Fencibles. He became a lawyer, married in 1866 and settled down in The South Island. He sadly died at a very young age in 1868, just a month after his wife had given birth to a stillborn child

At his residence. Maxwell Road, Blenheim, on May 6th, Charles Henry Moffitt, late Coroner, Crown Prosecutor. Revising Officer, &c. Aged 27 years. He died much respected. (Wellington and Auckland papers please copy.) The friends of deceased are informed that the funeral procession will leave his late residence at 1 o’clock, p.m, this day. James Gorrie, Undertaker. Blenheim, May 9, 1868 ^[1]

With a heavy heart we announce to our readers, the demise of Charles Henry Moffitt, which took place at his residence. Maxwell Road, Blenheim, at about Five o’clock on the morning of Wednesday last, at the early age of Twenty-seven years. During the previous week, he had been confined to his bed, suffering from diphtheria; on Tuesday however, it was believed that the malady had so far succumbed, as to render a change in his treatment necessary, by guarding against that exhaustion which invariably follows in cases of this kind. But all the aid of man proved unavailing, and at the hour above-named, Mr. Moffitt breathed his last. He was born at Alnwick, in Northumberland, and landed in New; Zealand at twelve years of age. Studying for the law, chiefly in Auckland, he obtained such proficiency, that when passing his examination at Wellington, before Judge Johnston, that astute gentleman was pleased to compliment him highly upon his attainments. Acting in accordance with the advice of friends, he some five years ago, chose Marlborough as his future home, and commencing practice at Blenheim, made rapid progress as a Solicitor ; ho further filled the, responsible offices of Coroner, Crown Prosecutor, and Revising Officer for the Wairau and Picton Electoral districts. In January, 1866, he married a daughter of our respected Resident Magistrate, Dr. Muller, and has now left a widow and one son to deplore his loss. By a quiet demeanor, and urbane disposition, he secured the affection of many, and the esteem of all; and, from his early connection with this town and Province, had a most extensive circle of friends, who, when they follow his earthly remains to the tomb this day, will feel a blank has arisen in our community, and that we may live long, and look far, before we meet one called away to a premature grave, more esteemed, or more regarded, than the late Charles Henry Moffitt ^[2]

Sources

1. ↑ DIED. MARLBOROUGH EXPRESS, VOLUME III, ISSUE 116, 9 MAY 1868, PAGE 2
2. ↑ MARLBOROUGH EXPRESS, VOLUME III, ISSUE 116, 9 MAY 1868, PAGE 2

• NZ marriage registration 1866/7189
• NZ death registration 1868/6477

• Find A Grave: Memorial #205593380