Jane Sutherland (abt. 1847 - 1934)

Born about 1847 in Berriedale, Caithness, Scotland, United Kingdom

Wife of John Sutherland — married 1867 in New Zealand

Descendants

Died 7 Oct 1934 at about age 87 in Te Kūiti, Waikato, New Zealand

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Biography

Jane was born about 1847 at Berriedale, Caithness, Scotland. She was the daughter of Alexander Sutherland. [Note- Ancestry.com suggests father as David Sutherland and mother as Elizabeth Simpson (b. 1820 Alves, Moray, Scotland, d. 1889)].

She immigrated with her family, arriving at Port Chalmers with her parents as a young girl. Her father took up land at Milburn, south of Dunedin.

She married John Sutherland in 1867 in New Zealand. ^[1]

The couple raised their family and worked the farm at Waitahuna for over 40 year, before husband John's retirement, at which time they moved to Te Kuiti.

She passed away on 7 October 1934 at her residence, in Te Kūiti, Waikato, New Zealand. ^[2]

She was buried on 9 October 1934 at Te Kuiti Old Cemetery, Te Kuiti, Waitomo District, Waikato, New Zealand. ^[3]

NZ BDM Records

NZ Marriage Registration Number : 1867/9610 Bride's Given Name(s) : Jane Bride's Family Name : Sutherland Groom's Given Name(s) : John Groom's Family Name : Sutherland

NZ Death Registration Number : 1934/9397 Family Name : Sutherland Given Name(s) : Jane Date of Birth/Age at Death : 87Y

Burial

Jane Sutherland BIRTH : 1847 DEATH : 7 Oct 1934 (aged 86–87) BURIAL : Te Kuiti Old Cemetery, Te Kuiti, Waitomo District, Waikato, New Zealand PLOT : Block I, Plot 125 MEMORIAL ID : 219518091 Gravesite Details Age: 87, 9 Oct 1934 is the interment date https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/219518091/jane-sutherland

Obituary

KING COUNTRY CHRONICLE, VOLUME XXVIII, ISSUE 4607, 9 OCTOBER 1934, PAGE 4 OBITUARY MRS. JOHN SUTHERLAND. The death took place on Sunday at her residence, Te Kuiti, of Mrs. John Sutherland, at the age of 87.

The late Mrs. Sutherland arrived at Port Chalmers with her parents as a young girl. Her father, Mr. Alexander Sutherland, was one of the early pioneers of the Otago District. Shortly after their arrival Mr. Sutherland took up a block of land at Milburn, south of Dunedin, and the family experienced all the hardships of the pioneers of those days; the late Mrs. Sutherland also used to speak of the exciting days of the Gabriel Gully gold rush, when thousands of men trekked to the famous field. Later on Mrs. Sutherland married Mr. John Sutherland, of Waitahuna, some 20 miles from her father’s home. Mr. and Mrs. Sutherland spent over 40 years on their farm, after which John Sutherland retired from active farming and the couple took up residence at Te Kuiti, where Mr. John Sutherland died some 15 years ago.

The late Mrs. Sutherland was always a keen worker in social welfare activities, especially in regard o young people, and was a strong supporter of the Presbyterian Church. Her kindly and sympathetic nature and cheerful personality made her many friends wherever she resided. Notwithstanding her age Mrs. Sutherland retained all her faculties up to (the) end and took a keen interest in current topics, and her passing removes another of those strong and kindly personalities who helped to pioneer this colony.

Two of Mrs. Sutherland’s family predeceased her. Those member(s) who survive to mourn their loss are Dr. W. Sutherland (Lawrence), Mr. Alex. Sutherland (Te Kuiti), Mrs. J. Auld (New Plymouth), Mrs. W. Smith (Putumahoe), Mrs Oudaille (Otorohanga), Mrs. W. Auld (Auckland), Mrs. J. B. Thompson (Timaru), and Mrs. A. Auld (Pukerimu).

NEW ZEALAND HERALD, VOLUME LXXI, ISSUE 21927, 10 OCTOBER 1934, PAGE 14 OBITUARY MRS. JOHN SUTHERLAND [BY TELEGRAPH – OWN CORRESPONDENT] TE KUITI, Tuesday The funeral of the late Mrs. John Sutherland, a well-known resident of the district, took place this afternoon. Mrs. Sutherland arrived at Port Chalmers with her parent as a young girl, her father, Mr. Alexander Sutherland being one of the pioneers of the Otago District. Shortly after his arrival, Mr. Sutherland took up a block of land at Milburn, south of Dunedin. Later Mrs. Sutherland married Mr. John Sutherland, of Waitahuna, some 20 miles from her father’s home. Mr. and Mrs. Sutherland spent over 40 years on their farm, after which Mr. John Sutherland retired, and the couple took up their residence at Te Kuiti, where Mr. Sutherland died about 15 year ago. Mrs. Sutherland was always a keen worker in social welfare activities, especially in regard to young people, and was a strong supporter of the Presbyterian Church. She is survived by two sons and six daughters.

FRANKLIN TIMES, VOLUME XXIV, ISSUE 117, 10 OCTOBER 1934, PAGE 4 Personal Items. The death occurred at Te Kuiti on Sunday, at the age of 87 years, of Mrs John Sutherland, mother of Mrs W. Smith of Patumahoe. The late Mrs Sutherland spent part of her early years in the Otago district. The Sutherland family experienced all the hardships of the pioneers of those days. Mrs Sutherland used to refer to the exciting days of the Gabriel’s Gully gold rush when thousands of men trekked to the famous field. Mrs Sutherland’s kindly and sympathetic nature and cheerful personality made her many friends wherever she resided.

Death Notice

NEW ZEALAND HERALD, VOLUME LXXI, ISSUE 21927, 10 OCTOBER 1934, PAGE 1 DEATHS SUTHERLAND.- On October 7, at her late residence, Te Kuiti, Jane, dearly-beloved widow of the late John Sutherland, late of Waitahuna, Otago; aged 87 years.

OTAGO DAILY TIMES, ISSUE 22392, 13 OCTOBER 1934, PAGE 10 DEATHS SUTHERLAND.- On October 7, at Te Kuiti, Jane Sutherland, formerly of Waitahuna, and wife of late John Sutherland.

KING COUNTRY CHRONICLE, VOLUME XXVIII, ISSUE 4608, 11 OCTOBER 1934, PAGE 4 DEATH. SUTHERLAND.- On October 7, at her late residence, Janet, beloved widow of the late John Sutherland, aged 87 years.

Funeral Notice

NEW ZEALAND HERALD, VOLUME LXXI, ISSUE 21925, 8 OCTOBER 1934, PAGE 1 DEATHS SUTHERLAND.- On October 7, at her late residence, Te Kuiti, Jane, dearly-beloved widow of the late John Sutherland,aged 87 years. Funeral will leave her late residence Te Kuiti, to-morrow (Tuesday), at 1.30 p.m.

Sources

1. ↑ NZ Marriage Registration Number : 1867/9610
2. ↑ NZ Death Registration Number : 1934/9397
3. ↑ Find-a-grave : https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/219518091/jane-sutherland

• Name confirmed from daughter Helen's NZ Birth Registration
• Ancestry.com