William Taylor (abt. 1841 - 1901)

Born about 9 May 1841 in Preston, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom [uncertain]

Husband of Lydia Mary (Smethurst) Taylor — married 1865 in Cockermouth, England

Descendants

Died 9 Nov 1901 at about age 60 in Hamilton, New Zealand

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Biography

• Plumber
• Cumberland House - Milton

William and Mary with two daughters, left England for New Zealand, June 24th 1868 arriving in Port Chalmers, October 9th 1868.

Articles in Newspapers:
1868 - Advertising Business
WILLIAM TAYLOR, IRONMONGER, PLUMBER & BRAZIER, Begs to announce to the public of Oamaru that he has opened his NEW SHOP in TEES-STREET, where, by strict attention to all business entrusted to his care, he hopes to merit a share of the public patronage. * * * Note the Address — Cumberland House, Tees-street. ^[1]

1870 - Advertisement
WILLIAM TAYLOR, IRONMONGER, TINSMITH, PLUMBER, &c MILTON, TOKOMAIRIRO. ^[2]

1870 - Move
Notice of Removal
WILLIAM TAYLOR, Ironmonger and Tinsmith, begs to thank the public for the liberal support hitherto received by him, and to intimate, that he has removed to his newly-erected premises, (next door but one to Mr Petitt, chemist), where all orders received by him will be punctually attended to. ^[3]

Death.
Taylor. - At the Waikato Hospital, on 9th November, 1901, William Taylor, beloved husband of Lydia Taylor ; aged 60 years. The funeral will leave his late residence, Victoria Street, Hamilton, at 3 p.m. on Monday, 11th inst. ^[4]

DEATH OF MR WILLIAM TAYLOR.
The many friends of Mr William Taylor, of Hamilton, will regret to learn that he died about ten o’clock this morning. Mr Taylor was striken with paralysis on Wednesday evening, and from the first his case was looked upon as hopeless. Yesterday afternoon Mr Taylor was removed to the Waikato Hospital, but despite all that medical skill and attention could do he passed away as above.
Mr Taylor has resided in Hamilton for some years, where he carried on business as plumber, etc. He was a prominent member of the Roman Catholic Church, and took an active part in musical circles, Mr Taylor leaves a widow and grown-up family to mourn their loss, and to whom we tender our deepest sympathy. ^[5]

Research Notes

Milton is south of Dunedin whereas Oamaru is North - Births are noted as Cumberland House, Milton - Business is in Oamaru

Sources

1. ↑ Page 1 Advertisements Column 6, North Otago Times, Volume XI, Issue 360, 3 November 1868
2. ↑ Page 1 Advertisements Column 3, Bruce Herald, Volume VI, Issue 353, 1 February 1871
3. ↑ Page 2 Advertisements Column 3, Bruce Herald, Volume VI, Issue 332, 31 August 1870
4. ↑ Papers Past > Waikato Argus > 9 November 1901 > Page 2 > Death.
5. ↑ Papers Past > Waikato Argus > 9 November 1901 > Page 2 > DEATH OF MR WILLIAM TAYLOR.

nz BDM (New Zealand Births, Deaths, Marriages)

1901 - Death - nz BDM 1901/5850 Taylor William age 60Y

Burial

Hamilton West Cemetery, Hamilton, New Zealand

Find A Grave: Memorial #130725881