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James Reilly (abt. 1867 - abt. 1945)

James Reilly
Born about in Takaka, Golden Bay, New Zealandmap
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Husband of — married 1897 in New Zealandmap
Died about at about age 78 in New Zealandmap
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Biography

James Reilly was born in Takaka in 1867, the second son of James and Sarah Reilly.

He married a daughter of Patrick Byrne

James Reilly was a farmer Takaka, He built and conducted the Junction Hotel.

James Reilly founded the Takaka Racing Club. He was active in the local sports clubs; president of the Golden Bay Rugby Union and Takaka Football Club, a member of the Athletic Club committee, and was secretary and treasurer of the Takaka Regatta Club.

He was on the committee of the local Agricultural and Pastoral Association, a director of the Bacon Company, a member of the local school and library committees

James was born about 1867. He was the son of James O'Reilly and Sarah Kearns. He passed away about 1945.

Sources


  • N.Z. BIRTHS - 1867/20722 - Reilly James - parents : Sarah Jane & James
  • N.Z. MARRIAGES - 1897/1032 - Margaret Josephine Byrne & James Reilly
  • The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Nelson, Marlborough & Westland Provincial Districts] Takaka
  • Family information
  • Birth Registration: "New Zealand Births, Deaths & Marriages Online", (digital index), New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs. ; Reg No. 1867/20722 Reilly James, Sarah Jane & James
  • Death Registration: "New Zealand Births, Deaths & Marriages Online", (digital index), New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs.; Reg No. 1945/29346 Reilly James 78Y




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O'Reilly-911 and Reilly-1503 appear to represent the same person because: same children and father, name spelt Reilly in records

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