David Rutherford (1886 - 1920)

Born 1886 in Outram, Otago, New Zealand

Ancestors

Husband of Annie Dorothy (McKenzie) Rutherford — married 3 Jul 1913 in 20 Central Terrace, Kelburn, Wellington, New Zealand.

Descendants

Died 6 Jun 1920 at about age 34 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand

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Birth: 1886, in Outram, Otago, New Zealand, ^[1]

Residence: 1911, in Orangi Road, Northland, Wellington, New Zealand. ^[2]

Marriage: 03 Jul 1913, at 20 Central Terrace, Kelburn, Wellington, New Zealand. ^[3][4][5]

Residence: 1914, in Orangi Road, Northland, Wellington, New Zealand. ^[6]

Residence: 1919, in Raroa Road, Kelburn, Wellington, New Zealand. ^[7]

Occupation: Chief Accountant, G.P.O. Imperial Supplies Department, Wellington, New Zealand. ^[6][7]

Death: 06 Jun 1920, from influenza, at 384 Main North Rd, North-east Valley, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand. ^{[5][8][9][10][11][12][13][14]}

Burial: 07 Jun 1920, in Northern Cemetery, Dunedin; Block 32. Plot 678. ^[9]

From the Journal of Accounting and Commerce, G.P.O. Imperial Supplies Department, Wellington;
"The announcement of the death of Mr David Rutherford, chief accountant of the Imperial Supplies Department, which took place at Dunedin on the 6th of June, will be recieved with extreme regret by all who had the pleasure of his aquaintance. A native of Outram, Otago, born there thirty four years ago, Mr Rutherford was educated at the Public School, afterwards proceeding to the Boys' High School, Dunedin. He passed the Junior Civil Services Examination in 19??, and joined the Accountant's Branch of the G.P.O. in the same year. In 1905 he was successful in negotiating the Senior Examination, and completed the N.Z. Society Of Accountants' examination in 1912. Mr Rutherford's promotion in the Post and Telegraph Department was rapid, and at the time he was specially selected to take charge of the accounts of the Imperial Supplies Department [where] he had reached the position of assistant accounts clerk, head office. The brilliant work performed by Mr Rutherford during the war period held out hopes to his many friends that he was destined to go far in the Public Service, but a rapid illness, which ended fatally, dashed those hopes to the ground. Of an amiable and happy disposition, the deceased was a great favourite with his fellow officials, and his business capacity earned the respect of all with whom he came in contact. To his widow and family we extend our sincerest sympathy in their sad bereavement."

Children of David and Annie:

John Girdwood Rutherford 02 Dec 1915 - 08 Sep 1987

Nancy Porteous Rutherford 12 Feb 1919 - 01 Jul 2012

Margaret Alison Rutherford 12 Feb 1919 - 03 Jul 2007

Sources

1. ↑ NZBDM Birth Search;

   Registration Number:1886/4151, Family Name: Rutherford

   Given Name(s): David

   Mother's Given Name(s): Elizabeth

   Father's Given Name(s): George.

2. ↑ New Zealand Electoral Rolls 1853-1981, "1911 Wellington North Electorate", #7793 - David Rutherford, Orangi Road, Northland, Civil Servant.
3. ↑ NZBDM Marriage Search;  :Registration Number: 1913/6286

   Bride's Given Name(s): Annie Dorothy

   Bride's Family Name: McKenzie

   Groom's Given Name(s): David

   Groom's Family Name: Rutherford.

4. ↑ Papers Past "MARRIAGES". EVENING POST, VOLUME LXXXVI, ISSUE 17, 19 JULY 1913.
5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1} Aunty Claris' Book of Births, Deaths, & Marriages, Record of family dates compiled by Claris (nee Lawry) Baldick. Additions by Jenny (nee Lawry) Blacklock.
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1} New Zealand Electoral Rolls1853-1981, "1914 Wellington North General roll", #5159 Rutherford, Annie Dorothy, Farm Road, Kelburn, married - #5160 Rutherford, David, Orangi Road, Northland, Civil servant.
7. ↑ ^{7.0 7.1} New Zealand Electoral Rolls 1853-1981, "1919 Wellington Suburbs and Country District General Roll", #7530 - Rutherford, Annie Dorothy, 30 Raroa Road, Kelburn, married/#7531- Rutherford, David, Raroa Road, Kelburn, civil servant.
8. ↑ NZBDM Death Search;

   Registration Number: 1920/9882

   Family Name: Rutherford

   Given Name(s): David

   Age at Death: 34Y.

9. ↑ ^{9.0 9.1} Dunedin City Council Cemetery Search;

   Surname: RUTHERFORD

   Forename: DAVID

   Age: 34 Years

   Gender: Male

   Date of Death: 6 Jun 1920

   Last Address: MAIN RD DUNEDIN

   Funeral Director: Hope & Sons Ltd, P O Box 5013, Andersons Bay, DUNEDIN

   Cemetery: NORTHERN CEMETERY, Location Block 32. Plot 67

   Date of Burial: 7 Jun 1920

   Type: Burial

   Date of Birth: Not recorded

   Notes Original reference: N19200606

   Occupation: ACCOUNTANT

   Native of: OTAGO NZ

   Years in NZ: 34

   Place died: DUNEDIN.

10. ↑ Papers Past, "MR. DAVID RUTHERFORD", EVENING POST, VOLUME XCIX, ISSUE 135, 8 JUNE 1920.
11. ↑ Papers Past ,"DEATHS", EVENING STAR, ISSUE 17372, 7 JUNE 1920.
12. ↑ Papers Past, "PERSONAL", OTAGO DAILY TIMES, ISSUE 17959, 11 JUNE 1920.
13. ↑ Papers Past, "OBITUARY", DOMINION, VOLUME 13, ISSUE 215, 9 JUNE 1920.
14. ↑ Papers Past, "DEATHS", DOMINION, VOLUME 13, ISSUE 221, 12 JUNE 1920.