Thomas EVANS accidentally killed and his father and mother
In loving memory of
Thomas Benjamin EVANS
Second beloved son of
Williams & Mary EVANS
Born April 16, 1872 Died Dec 14, 1894
Aged 22 years
So loved So mourned.
Christ Gathereth in his own
Also
William Underwood Whitney
The beloved husband of
Mary EVANS
Born Jan 17, 1830 Died April 4, 1906
Aged 76 years
A loving parent gone to rest
Also Mary
Beloved wife of
William Underwood Whitney EVANS
Born 1841, Died Sept 2, 1920
A beloved mother at rest.
Thomas
Block 23 Plot 17
Occupation: Jeweller
Place of birth: London, UK
Years in NZ: 20 [1]
A fatal accident happened on the New Brighton tram-line last night, the victim being a young man. When the 10.10 tram from Christchurch was nearing Mr M'Haffie's, at Flemington, the deceased, who was riding a rover bicycle behind the tram, was seen to pass the car on the left hand side, and when opposite the horses appeared to shoot into them. He fell under the horses, and although the driver tried to stop the car, it went over him. Deceased was placed, in the car and driven back to the house of Dr Lomax- Smith, who pronounced life extinct. The body was then brought on to town, and removed to the Clarendon Hotel. The deceased was identified as Thomas Evans, aged twenty-two years, son of Mr W. Evans, of 165, Hereford Street, Lin wood. It appears that he left town with the intention of visiting his mother and sisters at New Brighton. He was a jeweller in the employ of Mr Partridge. An inquest was held at the Clarendon Hotel at twelve o'clock to-day. Mr H. W. Bishop (Coroner), presided, and Mr J. Stevenson was chosen Foreman of the jury. Sergeant-Major Mason conducted the inquiry, and Mr G. J. M'Intyre watched the proceedings on behalf of the New Brighton Tramway Company. Evidence was given by Alexander Thomson, guard; Walter J. Allpress, driver; W. Tippler, groom; E. C. Bishop and H. D. Pine, passengers on the tram John Thomson, Manager of the Tramway Company, and William Whitney Evans, brother of deceased. No new facts were brought out beyond the statement that a pair of spectacles had been found at the scene of the accident this morning. William Evans stated that they were very like a pair worn by his brother, who was short-sighted. The jury returned a verdict of "Accidental death." [5]
IN MEMORIAM.
EVANS.— in loving remembrance of Thomas Benjamin Evans, who lost his life through a bicycle accident Dec.14. 1894, Three years and more are past
Since we missed your Sunday's call,
And for your noble and manly ways
You have been missed amongst us all.
We never thought your death so soon,
When you met with that fatal fall.
For you were cut off like a rose in full bloom,
You were cut off at a moment's call.
But now we know you are better off,
And to call you back we could not do,
For sooner or later we shall all be called away,
When we hope to meet with you.
Inserted by his fond and loving uncle and aunt, T. and M. A. Evans. [6]
William
Block 23 Plot 16
Cause of death: Nephritis
Address: 165 Hereford Street
Occupation: Oil refiner
Place of Birth: England
Years in NZ: 33 [2]
His probate is available:
archway.archives.govt.nz/ViewFullItem.do?code=23085975
Note it was not proven until 1921 – this was post his wife’s death.
William and Mary [nee STEVENS] Married in the registration district of St George in the East, London
in quarter of July-Sept 1858, Volume 1C Page 798 [7]
Mary
Block 23 Plot 17
Address: 466 Cashel St
Place of birth: England
Years in NZ: 47 [3]
Star , Issue 9119, 27 December 1907, Page 3
Silver wedding notice of William and Mary’s daughter Mary Martha and Henry Frank Lambert HADDRELL
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=s...
[This daughter is also buried in Linwood in Block 47 Plot 350 [4]
Thomas's flowers appear to be daffodils/narcissus (rebirth & resurrection); a Rose that is not fully blooming (young adult dying) with buds (life cut short/child). The bow is for unity and binds all together. Note the more masculine option of a scarf edge rather than ribbon.
References:
[1]
librarydata.christchurch.org.nz/Cemeteries/interment.asp?...
[2]
librarydata.christchurch.org.nz/Cemeteries/interment.asp?...
[3]
librarydata.christchurch.org.nz/Cemeteries/interment.asp?...
[4]
librarydata.christchurch.org.nz/Cemeteries/interment.asp?...
[5]
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=s...
[6]
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&d=TS...
[7]
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Thomas EVANS accidentally killed and his father and mother
In loving memory of
Thomas Benjamin EVANS
Second beloved son of
Williams & Mary EVANS
Born April 16, 1872 Died Dec 14, 1894
Aged 22 years
So loved So mourned.
Christ Gathereth in his own
Also
William Underwood Whitney
The beloved husband of
Mary EVANS
Born Jan 17, 1830 Died April 4, 1906
Aged 76 years
A loving parent gone to rest
Also Mary
Beloved wife of
William Underwood Whitney EVANS
Born 1841, Died Sept 2, 1920
A beloved mother at rest.
Thomas
Block 23 Plot 17
Occupation: Jeweller
Place of birth: London, UK
Years in NZ: 20 [1]
A fatal accident happened on the New Brighton tram-line last night, the victim being a young man. When the 10.10 tram from Christchurch was nearing Mr M'Haffie's, at Flemington, the deceased, who was riding a rover bicycle behind the tram, was seen to pass the car on the left hand side, and when opposite the horses appeared to shoot into them. He fell under the horses, and although the driver tried to stop the car, it went over him. Deceased was placed, in the car and driven back to the house of Dr Lomax- Smith, who pronounced life extinct. The body was then brought on to town, and removed to the Clarendon Hotel. The deceased was identified as Thomas Evans, aged twenty-two years, son of Mr W. Evans, of 165, Hereford Street, Lin wood. It appears that he left town with the intention of visiting his mother and sisters at New Brighton. He was a jeweller in the employ of Mr Partridge. An inquest was held at the Clarendon Hotel at twelve o'clock to-day. Mr H. W. Bishop (Coroner), presided, and Mr J. Stevenson was chosen Foreman of the jury. Sergeant-Major Mason conducted the inquiry, and Mr G. J. M'Intyre watched the proceedings on behalf of the New Brighton Tramway Company. Evidence was given by Alexander Thomson, guard; Walter J. Allpress, driver; W. Tippler, groom; E. C. Bishop and H. D. Pine, passengers on the tram John Thomson, Manager of the Tramway Company, and William Whitney Evans, brother of deceased. No new facts were brought out beyond the statement that a pair of spectacles had been found at the scene of the accident this morning. William Evans stated that they were very like a pair worn by his brother, who was short-sighted. The jury returned a verdict of "Accidental death." [5]
IN MEMORIAM.
EVANS.— in loving remembrance of Thomas Benjamin Evans, who lost his life through a bicycle accident Dec.14. 1894, Three years and more are past
Since we missed your Sunday's call,
And for your noble and manly ways
You have been missed amongst us all.
We never thought your death so soon,
When you met with that fatal fall.
For you were cut off like a rose in full bloom,
You were cut off at a moment's call.
But now we know you are better off,
And to call you back we could not do,
For sooner or later we shall all be called away,
When we hope to meet with you.
Inserted by his fond and loving uncle and aunt, T. and M. A. Evans. [6]
William
Block 23 Plot 16
Cause of death: Nephritis
Address: 165 Hereford Street
Occupation: Oil refiner
Place of Birth: England
Years in NZ: 33 [2]
His probate is available:
archway.archives.govt.nz/ViewFullItem.do?code=23085975
Note it was not proven until 1921 – this was post his wife’s death.
William and Mary [nee STEVENS] Married in the registration district of St George in the East, London
in quarter of July-Sept 1858, Volume 1C Page 798 [7]
Mary
Block 23 Plot 17
Address: 466 Cashel St
Place of birth: England
Years in NZ: 47 [3]
Star , Issue 9119, 27 December 1907, Page 3
Silver wedding notice of William and Mary’s daughter Mary Martha and Henry Frank Lambert HADDRELL
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=s...
[This daughter is also buried in Linwood in Block 47 Plot 350 [4]
Thomas's flowers appear to be daffodils/narcissus (rebirth & resurrection); a Rose that is not fully blooming (young adult dying) with buds (life cut short/child). The bow is for unity and binds all together. Note the more masculine option of a scarf edge rather than ribbon.
References:
[1]
librarydata.christchurch.org.nz/Cemeteries/interment.asp?...
[2]
librarydata.christchurch.org.nz/Cemeteries/interment.asp?...
[3]
librarydata.christchurch.org.nz/Cemeteries/interment.asp?...
[4]
librarydata.christchurch.org.nz/Cemeteries/interment.asp?...
[5]
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=s...
[6]
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&d=TS...
[7]
Findmypast.co.uk