Third Generation  

8. Elizabeth Paul DUFFUS [10472] (John, M.A. (Rev.)², Thomas¹) was born 28 Feb 1832 in Tetbury Gloucestershire England, died 20 May 1908 in Auckland Auckland New Zealand at age 76, and was buried 22 May 1908 in Purewa Cemetery Auckland New Zealand.

General Notes:Born in Gloucester, England.

On 16 May 1838, Elizabeth sailed for Australia with her parents from England by the sailing ship "Eden", a little girl who was destined later to become one of New Zealand's early pioneers. She was Elizabeth Paul DUFFUS, the eldest daughter of the Rev'd John DUFFUS, M.A., Oxon., who was under appointment to the Australian Anglican Church.

In 1848, after 10 years spent in NSW, the family came to NZ in search of a more congenial climate.
For some time they lived in Auckland, later moving to the North, where a permanent home was made at Mangonui.

There Elizabeth met and later was married to Robert Cecil TAYLOR, youngest son of the Rev'd Richard TAYLOR, M.A., Cambridge, one of the best known of the C.M.S. Missionaries to N.Z.

Richly endowed with personal gifts of heart and mind, including a rarely keen sense of humour, Elizabeth Paul Duffus TAYLOR buoyantly faced all the limitations and hardships of early NZ life.

She passed away on 20 May 1908 leaving to those who knew her a priceless memory of love and light-hearted courage based upon an intense faith in an over-ruling Power.

(From the preface of "Twilight Musings" by Elizabeth P D Taylor)

She also died in Auckland, and is buried in Purewa Cemetery. Probable cause of death - senility.
Next of kin is given as Rev E D McFarland, MtEden. He was the husband of her sister, Frances Maria PAUL.

Grave - double plot, grassed, with white marable cross.
"In Loving Memory of Elizabeth Paul TAYLOR, eldest daughter of the late Rev. John DUFFUS, M.A.; born Feb. 28 1832, d. May 20 1908"

Elizabeth married Robert Cecil TAYLOR [10373] [MRIN: 4766], son of Rev. Richard TAYLOR [10365] and Mary Caroline FOX [10369], 18 Dec 1866 in Mangonui Northland New Zealand. Robert was born 24 May 1837 in Liverpool Colony of New South Wales, died 10 Jan 1909 in Auckland Auckland New Zealand at age 71, and was buried 12 Jan 1909 in Purewa Cemetery Auckland New Zealand.

General Notes:Cecil was born at Liverpool, NSW, Australia. Youngest son of Richard & Mary TAYLOR.
Baptised 5 July 1837 by Rev Y Gunther, missionary. His sponsors were the Rev H Bobart, M.A., Church missionary to NZ, John Betts Esq of Parramatta and Mrs Allan of Moonbank near Liverpool.

He spent a short interlude at a school in Sydney with his brother, Basil.
After his return to Putiki, Wanganui, his time was spent mainly in helping about the mission property tending to stock. He later commenced farming at Kaitoke, near Wanganui.

In 1860 Cecil was required to serve in the militia, and in 1862 Octavius Had field appointed him to the superintendency of the mission farm at Otaki at a salary of 140 p.a., but it did not last.

In 1865 he was appointed as assistant superintendent in the local military transport service under James Booth at 10/- a day plus rations, but this did not last either.

Cecil married Elizabeth Paul DUFFUS at Mangonui, Northland in 1866. They had 6 children, and the first 3 children were born in Wanganui. About 1870 they shifted north and farmed at Orua Rangi near Auckland. Elizabeth's father, John DUFFUS, died in 1870, so they possibly took over his land.

His father suggested Cecil make use of the land he had purchased in the Far North, so went to visit it. "Much worthless land is included, but all the land near the sea is good and well grassed". His father thought it was a good place for growing banana, guava, oranges, lemons, sugarcane, coffee, tea and yams. The land proved to be not a viable farm for that period. Different ideas were tried but Cecil was left to struggle.

He died on 10 January 1909 in Auckland. Buried in Purewa Cemetery Auckland. Block D, Row 032, Plot 059. Aged 72, and lived at Sarsfield St.
Occupation - Settler in Ponsonby on his Probate records (Will BBAE 15697014/09). Cemetery fiche states he was retired, and possible cause of death - senile decay.

Headstone in Purewa: "In fond remembrance of Robert Cecil TAYLOR, son of the late Rev. Richard TAYLOR, M.A.; born May 21 1833, d. Jan 10 1909."

Children from this marriage were:

   16 F    i. Amy Caroline TAYLOR [10475] was born 10 Sep 1867 in Putiki Wanganui New Zealand, died 06 Nov 1959 in Auckland Auckland New Zealand at age 92, and was buried 30 Aug 1960 in Ashes buried Purewa Cemetery Auckland New Zealand.

General Notes:Winston Taylor (b.1908) remembers playing with his cousins 'Amy, Inez & Myrta" - and often mentioned them.

In 1893 Electoral Roll, she is stated as 'Artist' living in Mt Albert.

Lived at 2 Kakariki Ave, Mt Eden when she died.

Died 1959. Cremated 9 November 1959 & buried 30 August 1960 at PurewaCemetery, Auckland. (Her sister, Inez Laura TAYLOR, also cremated and buried the same dates - accident?)
TAYLOR:
"In Loving Memory of Amy Caroline d. 6 Nov. 1959; Edith Mary Paul d. 6 Jan. 1941; Annie Myrta d. 29 May 1957; Inez Laura d. 7 Nov. 1959. Beloved daughters of Robert Cecil & Elizabeth Paul TAYLOR."

Will filed 4 Feb. 1960 in Auckland Ct. Spinster of Auckland.
Probate No. BBAE 1570 0179/60 - Auckland Archives.

+ 17 F    ii. Frances Maria TAYLOR [10476] was born 10 Sep 1867 in Putiki Wanganui New Zealand, died 24 Apr 1954 in Parnell Auckland New Zealand at age 86, and was buried 26 Apr 1954 in Purewa Cemetery Auckland New Zealand.

   18 M    iii. Percival Cecil Duffus TAYLOR [10477] was born 23 Feb 1869 in Wanganui New Zealand and died 17 Feb 1878 in Mangere Auckland New Zealand at age 8.

   19 F    iv. Edith Mary Paul TAYLOR [10478] was born 09 Apr 1871 in Onehunga Auckland New Zealand, died 06 Jan 1941 in Auckland Auckland New Zealand at age 69, and was buried 08 Jan 1941 in Purewa Cemetery Auckland New Zealand.

General Notes:Born in Onehunga, Auckland.

My father, Winston Taylor, often talked of the 3 sisters (1st cousins once removed) Amy, Inez & Myrta.

Only one sister, Frances (Franny/Dolly) married, and the only boy died in1878 - 1941
She married Edgar James McFARLAND in 1888.

Amy Caroline b. 1867; Edith Mary Paul b. 1871; Annie Myrta b. 1873; & Inez Laura b. 1876 all never married.

Edith went to Stratford to housekeep for her nephew, Rev. Ken McFARLAND.

Edith, Myrta & Inez all lived together at 2 Kakariki Ave, Mt Eden, Auckland.
They are all buried at Purewa Cemetery, Auckland
(Block A, Row 032, Plot 053) See Amy's Notes for Headstone.

Edith was a Music Teacher and died in 1941 aged 69.
Myrta died in 1957 aged 84.
Inez died 7 Nov. 1959 aged 83.
Amy was an artist and died 6 Nov. 1959 aged 92.

   20 F    v. Annie Myrta TAYLOR [10479] was born 29 Apr 1873 in Onehunga Auckland New Zealand, died 29 May 1957 in Auckland Auckland New Zealand at age 84, and was buried 12 Jun 1957 in Purewa Cemetery Auckland New Zealand.

   21 F    vi. Inez Laura TAYLOR [10480] was born 31 May 1876 in Mangere Auckland New Zealand, died 07 Nov 1959 in Auckland Auckland New Zealand at age 83, and was buried 09 Nov 1959 in Purewa Cemetery Auckland New Zealand.

General Notes:Died 7 November 1959. Cremated 9 November. Buried 30 August 1960 at Purewa Cemetery, Auckland. (Her sister, Amy Caroline TAYLOR, died 6 Nov. 1959 - accident?)
See Amy's Notes for general information & Headstone.

Will filed 4/2/1960 in Auckland Ct. Spinster of Auckland.
Probate No. BBAE 1570 0180/60 - Auckland Archives.

10. Maria Frances DUFFUS [15846] (John, M.A. (Rev.)², Thomas¹) was born about 1835 in Gloucester Gloucestershire England.

Maria married John HUNT [15856] [MRIN: 6512] in 1867 in Mangonui Northland New Zealand. John died in 1939 in Wellington Wellington New Zealand.

The child from this marriage was:

   22 M    i. William Duffus HUNT [15857] was born in 1869 in Mangonui Northland New Zealand and died in 1939 in Wellington Wellington New Zealand at age 70.

11. Charlotte Plater DUFFUS [15847] (John, M.A. (Rev.)², Thomas¹) was born about 1836 in Gloucester Gloucestershire England, died 16 Aug 1920 in Auckland Auckland New Zealand about age 84, and was buried 17 Aug 1920 in Purewa Cemetery Auckland New Zealand.

General Notes:Born in England.

In 1862 married William Thomas BALL in Mangonui, Northland.
IGI could not give me their children.

In 1893 lived in Parnell Electorate, Auckland.
Lived at 108 Mt Eden Rd.

On death in 1920 aged 83, lived at 1 Sylvan Ave, Mt Eden, Auckland.
Buried in Purewa Cemetery, Blk A, Row 027, Plot 019. Possible cause of death - senile decay.

Double concrete plot & white marble headstone.
"In Loving Memory of Charlotte Plater, wife of William Thos BALL, died Auckland 16 August 1920 aged 83. At Rest.
Also William Thomas BALL, husband of above, died 6 August 1921 in his 86th year."

Charlotte married William Thomas BALL [15852] [MRIN: 6509], son of Thomas BALL [15853] and Jemimah ABRAHAM [15854], 15 Oct 1862 in Mangonui Northland New Zealand. William was born 15 Dec 1835 in Brigg Lincolnshire England, died 05 Aug 1921 in Auckland Auckland New Zealand at age 85, and was buried 06 Aug 1921 in Purewa Cemetery Auckland New Zealand.

General Notes:Born in Brigg, Lincoln, England. Arrived NZ 26 Sept. 1859 on 'Matoaka'.

Information on him in the 'Dictionary of NZ Biography' Vols 1&2.

In 1862 he married Charlotte Plater DUFFUS in Mangonui, NZ.

(From NZSG CD Rom - Burial & Probate)

Lived at Sylvan Ave, Mt Eden, Auckland.

Died on 5 August 1921 aged 85, and buried on 6 August at Purewa Cemetery, Auckland.
Buried in Blk A, Row 027, Plot 018.

Probate BBAE 1569 15037/21 - Auckland archives

The child from this marriage was:

   23 F    i. Emily Laura Plater BALL [22973] was born 26 Feb 1869 in Mangonui Auckland New Zealand, died 25 Sep 1880 in Auckland Auckland New Zealand at age 11, and was buried in Symonds Street Cemetery Auckland New Zealand.