Thames (NZ): 1900 Wedding MACOWN - MEEHAN

Another early wedding photo. Don't forget if you have any early wedding photos of marriages at Thames, The Treasury has a special collection for these. A named digital copy would be appreciated. Contact The Treasury for more information.

This is the wedding of James MACOWN to Clara MEEHAN in 1900.

Back row: John Meehan, bridesmaid Sis Kenny, Bill Meehan, Madge Meehan (in frock coat).

Front row: sitting: Jim Meehan, groom James Macown, bride Clara Meehan (standing), Father of the bride Patrick Meehan.

Clara and James married at St Francis Church, Thames on 24 October 1900.

Source: Special thanks to Claire for the use of the photograph and information

Family background: Clara's parents were Patrick and Mary Meehan. Patrick was an early settler on the Thames Goldfields.  He was interested in various mines, and carted a lot of quartz to batteries for the various companies. He saw many ups and downs on the goldfield and after 48 years residence in Thames, went back to Auckland. Patrick MEEHAN died 31 July 1929 at Auckland, in his 84th year. His obituary in the New Zealand Herald remarked that he was "an old resident of Thames."

For further information:

The Treasury index, family trees and pioneer forms

Family trees at ancestry.au



Thames (NZ): Thames Photos in the 'New Zealand Graphic'

I know I keep saying it...but remember to keep on looking back at places you have previously visited, when hunting for genealogy or history information.

The wonderful Auckland Libraries Heritage photo site, never ceases to amaze.

I will be collecting some of these and posting to the facebook page over the next few days. For now here is the wedding of Dr Aubin, a much loved Thames Dr of the early 1900s. Matron Stewart of Thames Hospital is in the 2nd row from the front, 2nd from the right - dressed in white.


A THAMES MARRIAGE.—DR. AUBIN TO MISS HALL. THE WEDDING PARTY.
Source: 'Sir George Grey Special Collections, Auckland Libraries, NZG-19020308-460-1 '

MARRIAGES. (Auckland Star 15 March 1902, Page 8)
AUBIN-HALL.-On 11th February, at St. George's Church, Thames, by the Rev T. O'Callashan. D.D., Dr. E. D. Aubln, B.A., M.B, B.S. (London), M.R.C.S. L.R.C.P., Medical Superintendent, Thames Hospital, elder son of the late John Aubin, of Pirongia, to Florence Lillian, younger daughter of the late J G. Hall, of Thames.

Remember also that The Treasury at Thames collects/welcomes photographs of Thames Weddings.