John William POULGRAIN

1859 - 1935  (76 years)

• Name	John William POULGRAIN
  Birth	1859	Matawhero, Gisborne, New Zealand   [1]
  Gender	Male
  Death	04 Sep 1935	Thames, Coromandel, New Zealand   [1, 2]
  Burial	05 Sep 1935	Thames, Coromandel, New Zealand   [3]
  Person ID	I19220	NZ Genealogy Project
  Last Modified	10 Jun 2020

  
  

  Father	George POULGRAIN,   b. 28 May 1829, Fowey, Cornwall, England d. 21 Apr 1898, Thames, Coromandel, New Zealand (Age 68 years)
  Mother	Sussanah SLEE,   b. 20 Dec 1830, East Stonehouse, Devon, England d. 20 Dec 1900, Thames, Coromandel, New Zealand (Age 70 years)
  Marriage	01 Jul 1850	East Stonehouse, Devon, England   [4, 5]
  Family ID	F6539	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Amy Eliza BOTTRELL,   b. 1860, Chorlton, Lancashire, England d. 18 Mar 1941, Thames, Coromandel, New Zealand (Age 81 years)
  Marriage	23 Jan 1889	Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand   [5, 6]
  Family ID	F6544	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	31 Dec 2024

  
  

• Event Map		Birth - 1859 - Matawhero, Gisborne, New Zealand Marriage - 23 Jan 1889 - Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Death - 04 Sep 1935 - Thames, Coromandel, New Zealand Burial - 05 Sep 1935 - Thames, Coromandel, New Zealand  = Link to Google Earth
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• Notes

  OBITUARY MR. J. W. POULGRAIN. PROMINENT THAMES CITIZEN. The death occurred early this morning of Mr. John William Poulgrain at Braemar private hospital, following a seizure which he suffered some days ago. Deceased, who was 76 years of age, was one of the oldest and most prominent residents of Thames. Born at Gisborne in 1859, Mr. Poulgrain received his early education at Auckland, coming to Thames in 1869. In December, 1871 he entered the service of the firm of Messrs. MacDonald and Miller, barristers and solicitors, Thames, and was one of the principals of this firm, now Messrs. Miller, Poulgrain and Garland, for an unbroken period of 60 years. Mr. Poulgrain took an active interest in local body affairs, being elected to the Borough Council in 1895, and also to the Board of Governors of the Thames High School. He was also prominent in friendly society affairs, being one of the oldest members of the Court Pride of Parnell No. 4409, Ancient Order of Foresters. He was a past Chief Ranger and for the last 40 years had been senior trustee. Deceased was a director and vice-chairman of the Thames Co-operative Terminating Building Society, and for many years occupied a seat on the committee of management of the Thames Permanent Land, Building and Investment Society. Deceased is survived by his widow, a daughter, Miss D. Poulgrain, and a son, Mr. Cecil H. Poulgrain, both of Thames. Source: Thames Star, 4 September 1935, Page 2 LEFT £100,000. THAMES LAW CLERK. MR. POULGRAIN'S ESTATE. TWO CHARITABLE BEQUESTS. Probate was granted at the Supreme Court this morning in the estate of the late John William Poulgrain, retired managing law clerk, Thames, who died on September 4 last at Thames. The deceased's estate is valued at £100,000. The will provides for two charitable bequests, the sum of £250 being bequeathed to the vestry of St. George's Episcopal Church, Thames, and the Thames Hospital and Charitable Aid Board, in the latter case the £250 to be used for the benefit and advantages of the nurses' home. The remainder of the estate is left to deceased's widow and family. Well-known Resident. The late Mr. Poulgrain was one of the best known and best respected men in Thames and his impressive personality made him an outstanding figure. Punctilious as regards dress he was known everywhere by his tall "billycock" and frocked coat, and his tall trim figure could be seen regularly every morning as he strode down to his office from his home in Tararu Road, about two miles away. Mr. Poulgrain was recognised as an expert in mining law and was greatly respected in his profession. He was known, too, as a very keen business man. Mr. Poulgrain was born at Gisborne in 1859 and received his early education in Auckland. Coming with his father to Thames in 1869, he received further education at a private school, and in 1871, when only 12 years of age, he entered the employ of Messrs. MacDonal and Miller, barristers and solicitors. He remained with that firm and its successors, Messrs. Miller and Son, and Messrs. Miller, Poulgrain and Garland, for over 60 years. Mr. Poulgrain was actively interested in local affairs and was a strong supporter of the Anglican Church. He is survived by his wife, one son, Mr. Cecil H. Poulgrain, who is a partner in the present firm of Miller, Poulgrain and Garland, and one daughter, Miss D. Poulgrain. Source: Auckland Star, 4 October 1935, Page 9 [7]

  
  

• Sources

  [S1588] Graeme Cox, Ancestry.com - Public Member Tree - Cox Family Tree, (Ancestry.com). [S1585] Papers Past - Thames Star, (Papers Past - National Library of New Zealand), none. DEATH. POULGRAIN. - On September 4, at Thames, after a short illness, John William, dearly behoved husband of Amy E. Poulgrain; aged 76 years. - Published 4 September 1935 [S1585] Papers Past - Thames Star, (Papers Past - National Library of New Zealand), none. The funeral of the late John William Poulgrain will leave St. John's Church for Tararu Cemetery, after a short service at 1.45 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday). Friends please accept this-intimation. - Published Wednesday 4 September 1935 [S437] Thames Coromandel District Council, Thames District Cemeteries Search, (Thames Coromandel District Council 2007). [S1586] sdshute, Ancestry.com - Public Member Tree - George Poulgrain Family Tree, (Ancestry.com). [S704] Papers Past - Auckland Star, (Papers Past - National Library of New Zealand), none. Marriages. POULGRAIN - BOTTRTLL. - On January 23, at the Pitt-street Wesleyan Church, Auckland, by the Rev. W, Gittos, John William, third son of George Poulgrain. Thames, to Amy Eliza, eldest daughter of Christopher Bottrill, Hepburn-street, Auckland. - Published 18 Feb 1889 [S1585] Papers Past - Thames Star, (Papers Past - National Library of New Zealand), none.