William Wallace Major MUMBY

1921 - 1985  (63 years)

• Name	William Wallace Major MUMBY
  Birth	25 Oct 1921	Stratford, Taranaki, New Zealand   [1, 2, 3, 4]
  Gender	Male
  Death	07 Jun 1985	Stratford, Taranaki, New Zealand   [4, 5, 6]
  Cremation	10 Jun 1985	New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand   [7]
  Buried	23 Jul 1985	Stratford, Taranaki, New Zealand   [6]
  Person ID	I728	NZ Genealogy Project | SPURDLE Descendant, WALLACE Descendant
  Last Modified	13 Jan 2012

  
  

  Father	George Riches MUMBY,   b. 22 Nov 1884, Tikorangi, Taranaki, New Zealand d. 31 May 1950, Stratford, Taranaki, New Zealand (Age 65 years)
  Mother	Florence Harriet WALLACE [Flossie],   b. 31 Aug 1884, Wanganui, Wanganui, New Zealand d. 17 Mar 1962, Stratford, Taranaki, New Zealand (Age 77 years)
  Marriage	09 Nov 1906	Wanganui, Wanganui, New Zealand   [4, 8, 9, 10]
  Family ID	F189	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Dorothy Mildred Mary KELLER,   b. 28 Nov 1919, Stratford, Taranaki, New Zealand d. 09 Jun 1995, Stratford, Taranaki, New Zealand (Age 75 years)
  Marriage	13 Mar 1942	Stratford, Taranaki, New Zealand   [1, 4, 11]
  Children	+ 1. Barbara Doreen Amy MUMBY,   b. 31 Dec 1942, Stratford, Taranaki, New Zealand d. 21 Oct 2010, New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand (Age 67 years) + 2. Living + 3. Living + 4. Living
  Family ID	F403	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	31 Dec 2024

  
  

• Event Map		Birth - 25 Oct 1921 - Stratford, Taranaki, New Zealand Marriage - 13 Mar 1942 - Stratford, Taranaki, New Zealand Death - 07 Jun 1985 - Stratford, Taranaki, New Zealand Cremation - 10 Jun 1985 - New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand Buried - 23 Jul 1985 - Stratford, Taranaki, New Zealand  = Link to Google Earth
  Pin Legend	: Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  
  

• Headstones

  Headstone - William and Dorothy MUMBY In loving memory of William Wallace Major Mumby, died 7th June 1985 aged 63 years and Dorothy Mildred Mary Mumby, died 9th June 1995 aged 75 years. Plot: Crem A Plot 24

  
  

• Sources

  [S118] Robyn Spurdle & Janette Howe, Spurdle Heritage, (ESA Publications, Auckland NZ 1992). [S2] New Zealand Registrar-General's Office, NZ Register of Births - Indexes. [S503] NZ BDM - Historical Records, (Department of Internal Affairs, Wellington, New Zealand). [S744] Brian Major, New South Wales, Descendants of Joseph Wallace, (East Gosford NSW 2012). [S132] New Plymouth Cemetery Search, (New Plymouth District Council, New Plymouth New Zealand). [S664] Stratford District Council Cemeteries Search, (Stratford District Council, New Zealand). [S132] New Plymouth Cemetery Search, (New Plymouth District Council, New Plymouth New Zealand). Surname: MUMBY; Forenames: William Wallace Major; Last Address: 38B Juliet St, Stratford (Retired); Age at Death: 63 Years; Date of Death: 7 Jun 1985; Category: Cremation; Funeral Director: Lawrence Funeral Director; Date of Cremation: 10 Jun 1985; Type of Service: Not Available; Ashes Disposal: Returned [S122] Florence Mary Kenah, Raglan, NZ, William Spurdle - Sarah Sibley Family Tree, (April 1942). [S17] David Bryant, NZSG Index, (New Zealand Society of Genealogists Inc., 2005). NZ BRIDES & GROOMS INDEX 1906 #6235 [S125] Papers Past - Wanganui Herald, (Papers Past - National Library of New Zealand), none. Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXX, Issue 12019, 10 November 1906, Page 2. WEDDING BELLS. Mumby - Wallace. - A quiet but interesting wedding was solemnised on November 9th at the residence of the bride's parents, No. 4, Lowther Street, when Miss Flossie Wallace, second daughter of Mr Joseph Wallace, was married to Mr George Mumby, youngest son of Mr G. Mumby, of Stratford, the Rev. McCully tying the nuptial knot. The bride, who was given away hy her father, wore a grey costume, with hat to match, and carried a handsome bouquet, presented by Mr J. Wallace, her brother. The bridesmaids were Miss Bennett, Miss Ruby Wallace, and little Miss Martin, niece of the bridegroom, the two former carrying beautiful bouquets, and the latter a basket of flowers. The biidegroom was attended by Mr A. Wallace and Mr T. J. Spurdle. After the ceremony, alternoon tea was partaken of and the usual toasts honoured. The happy couple left by the evening train for their future home (Statford) amid showers of rose leaves and rice carrying with them the best wishes for their future happiness from a large circle of friends. Mr and Mrs Mumby were the recipients of a large number of useful presents. [S172] NZ Marriages 1836-1956, (New Zealand Society of Genealogists, 2006).