Catherine Reid
(17 February 1851 - 13 June 1935)
Catherine was born in Marykirk, Kincardineshire, Scotland, on 17 February 1851. Her parents were Andrew Reid I (26 Dec 1820 - 26 May 1894) and his wife Helen (or Ellen) Greig (15 May 1827 - 11 March 1897). Catherine was named after her maternal grandmother, Catherine Mitchell (28 July 1788 - 24 Feb 1873) and, according to her grand-daughter Olwen Yates' recollections, was one of 12 children, including five sets of twins! In my research of Catherine's family, I have not found evidence of twins let alone five sets of them! From what I understand, Catherine was the eldest of nine children:
- Catherine Reid (17 Feb 1851 - 13 June 1935)
- Helen (or Ellen) Reid (3 Apr 1853 - 7 Dec 1894)
- Helen married James Lawrie (or Laurie) (18 Apr 1850 - 29 Mar 1930)
- Andrew Reid II (22 Apr 1855 - 28 July 1879)
- Andrew (22) married 29 year spinster, Agnes Mill Monro (1848 - 6 June 1942) on 12 April 1874 at her home, 102 Murray Street, Montrose. Agnes' father was a glass merchant. Andrew's sister Maggie was one of the witnesses to this marriage.
- Andrew and Agnes had two sons, John Monro Reid (14 May 1878 - 16 June 1896) and Andrew Reid III (7 Dec 1879 - 6 Aug 1903). Andrew III was born a little over four months after his father died.
- Margaret (Maggie) Reid (2 May 1857 - 3 July 1884)
- It appears she never married. She died aged 27.
- David Grieg Reid (27 June 1859 - 4 July 1864)
- Alexander Grieg Reid (31 Dec 1861 - 20 May 1889)
- Alexander immigrated to New Zealand shortly after his sister Catherine and her family moved there. He died of tuberculosis in 1889, aged 27. Alexander never married. He was buried in Pahi Cemetery, Plot 121 (Te Pahi, Kaipara, Northland).
- Agnes (or Agness) Grieg Reid (8 Sep 1865 - 7 May 1925)
- Agnes married Alexander (Alex) Ross Anderson (6 June 1863 - 7 June 1952), a blacksmith, in Marykirk, on 22 November 1901. She was his second wife.
- Alex and Agnes had one son, James Anderson (4 Oct 1902 - ?)
- Agnes (60) died of cancer of the uterus, in the Parish of Alberlemno, Agnus, Scotland.
- Mary Ann Morrison Reid (6 June 1868 - 6 April 1880)
- Charles Stewart Reid (10 June 1870 - 7 April 1954)
- remained on the family farm (Wakefield), with his wife and family.
In 1861, when Catherine was 10, her father ran a farm of 105 acres in Marykirk. The Scotland Census of the same year indicates that he employed two domestic servants and three teenage agricultural labourers to help him.
When Catherine was 13 years old, her five year old brother, David, died as a result of contracting diphtheria. A family story told by Catherine's grand-daughter Olwyn Yates, explained that Catherine also contracted diphtheria as a child and that several of her siblings died from the illness. Catherine carried scaring on her throat caused by hot packs that were applied to treat the illness.
The 1871 Scotland Census shows that the Reid family's farm had increased in size and became 127 acres. Catherine's father employed three servants to assist him. The 1881 Census gives Wakefield Farm as the name of his property.
In 1871, Catherine was 20 years old. The Census records her living at the Royal Bank House, 113 High Street, Montrose, Angus, where she worked as a housemaid for the the local banker and solicitor, James Savage, and his wife Mary. Montrose was a nearby coastal, resort town.
Catherine's grandmother, Catherine Grieg, nee Mitchell, died on 24 February 1873.
Catherine's brother, Andrew Reid, married Agnes Mill Monro (1848 - 6 June 1942) on 12 April 1874 at the Monro home, 102 Murray Street, Montrose. Catherine probably attended this wedding along with other members of her family, including her sister, Maggie Reid, who was one of the witnesses to the marriage.
Catherine's sister, Helen (Ellen) Greig Reid (3 Apr 1853 - 7 Dec 1894) married James Lawrie (18 Apr 1850 - 29 Mar 1930) in 1875. [Note: James and Helen had 13 children. Their son, Andrew Reid Lawrie (1879-1960), immigrated to New Zealand between 1914 and 1918 with his wife Annie Anderson and two sons. They had a farm in Taranaki.]
Catherine (25) married 26 year old James Archibald (1851 - 21 July 1910) in Wakefield, Marykirk, on 4 July 1876. The wedding register notes that Catherine was living at home at the time of their marriage, and that James' family were from Burn Root (or Burnroot), Marykirk. James was a shipwright by profession and had spend six years at sea prior to his marriage.
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| Catherine Archibald, nee Reid c1876 Photographed by A F Vogel, Liverpool (Photo courtesy of B Patterson) |
Following their wedding, James and Catherine Archibald immigrated by ship, to Australia. They settled in the small town of Port Pirie, South Australia (near Adelaide) which had a population of almost 1000. James gained employment as a ship builder there. It was in Port Pirie that James and Catherine began their family, comprising of six children:
James and Catherine (who was pregnant with their third child) immigrated to New Zealand arriving around April 1882. It is unclear why they decided to move again. According to The Cyclopedia of New Zealand, James purchased a 140 acre farm at 85 South Head Road, Parkhurst, near Helensville and named it Glencairn after the Archibald farm in Scotland. Originally, the farm was part of Charles Fordyce's large holding. James built a tiny shack on the farm for the family to live in, then built the main part of the house later. The balcony was constructed last. James became an experimental farmer who tried out a variety of crops on his property but was more successful at raising cattle, horses and sheep. According to the recollections of Maggie Yates (nee Archibald) as told to her daughter-in-law Olwen Yates, James sometimes did boat repairs on ships that came into the Kaipara Harbour.
Son, James Archibald III was born at Parkhurst, Helensville, on 31 August 1882. He was named after his father and grandfather.
Catherine lost another sibling, 27 year old Margaret (Maggie) Reid, on 3 July 1884.
James and Catherine welcomed their fourth child, Adelaide Archibald, on 27 June 1886. She was given the name Adelaide in memory of her parent's time in South Australia.
Catherine's brother Alexander Grieg Reid immigrated to New Zealand either at the end of 1886 or the beginning of 1887. He found work as a farm labourer in Northland. In winter 1888, Alexander contracted pulmonary tuberculosis. After suffering with the disease for one year, he died on 20 May 1889. Alexander was buried in Pahi Cemetery, Plot 121 (Te Pahi, Kaipara, Northland). He was 27 years old. (The cemetery where he is buried is currently on privately owned land. He has an unmarked grave.)
James and Catherine's second son was born on 14 December 1889 in Parkhurst. He was given the name Alexander Archibald, no doubt, in memory of his uncle Alexander Greig Reid who died seven months previously, and also to remember his paternal grandmother, Elizabeth (Betsy) Alexander (1815 - 12 Nov 1886). Family records indicate that Alexander contracted spinal meningitis at or around birth.
James and Catherine's youngest child, Chloris Mary Archibald was born on 20 July 1891. She was known as Sissy.
Also around 1890, Catherine read a book called, Prophetic Lights by Ellet Joseph (EJ) Waggoner (1855 - 1916) which explored some of the prominent prophecies of the Old and New Testaments. This little book, published in 1888, sparked Catherine's curiosity in the Bible teachings taught by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Sometime during 1891, she was baptised and became one of the earliest Seventh-day Adventist Church members in New Zealand. Around 1894-96, Catherine and the children met regularly with a small group of Seventh-day Adventist Church members in Parkhurst where they studied the Bible together. It is possible that some of their meetings were conducted at the Archibald's home. James remained a Presbyterian.
Catherine's father, Andrew Reid, died on 26 May 1894 in Marykirk, Kincardineshire, Scotland. He was 73. Later that year, on 7 December, Catherine's sister, Helen Greig also died.
The following family photograph was taken around 1896, outside the family homestead Glencairn, that James built on his Parkhurst farm.
Catherine's mother, Helen, died 11 March 1897 in Wakefield, Marykirk, Kincardineshire, Scotland. She was almost 70 years of age. Two years later, on 19 February 1899 James and Catherine's nine year old son, Alexander. died after suffering with meningitis (possibly from birth). He was buried at the Helensville Cemetery, Public Burial Area, Block 1, Row B2, Plot 8, Seq 1.
David Mitchell (4 Mar 1882 - 8 Aug 1955), the only son of James' youngest sister, Mary Ann Archibald, moved to New Zealand in the early 1900s (date unknown at present). He married Elizabeth (Lizzie) Carter (1878 - 1969) in 1916. David and Lizzie farmed in Bombay, South Auckland. David's father also came out to New Zealand and helped on the farm.
Adelaide, James and Catherine's third daughter, married Robert Liggett (16 Sep 1877 - 6 Jan 1963) on 24 June 1907. The wedding was probably held at the Parkhurst farm.
Catherine's husband, James suffered from cancer of the intestines for nine months, and finally lost his battle with the disease on 21 July 1910. James (59) was buried at the Helensville Cemetery next to little Alexander (Public Burial Area, Block 1, Row B2, Plot 8, Seq 2).
After the death of James II, the farm was bequeathed to James III who had been running it while his father was sick.
Catherine's daughter Maggie (31) married 31 year old Frank Albert Yates (29 May 1879/1881 - Nov 1963) at Parkhurst on 25 January 1911. The Yates family were from Ruatangata, in Northland.
The Kaipara and Waitemata Echo of 18 December 1912 reported that Catherine was in attendance at the wedding of the daughter of one of her Parkhurst neighbours, the McDonalds, which was held on Wednesday 11 December.
World War 1 broke out in mid 1914. While none of the Archibald family were directly impacted by it, we know that the family supported the war effort and contributed to the Belgium Relief Fund. The Kaipara and Waitemata Echo of 15 January 1915 indicates that both Catherine and her daughters donated generously to it.
On 19 April 1915 Catherine attended the wedding of her son James Archibald III, to English-born Louie Keymer (15 Sep 1881 - 17 Dec 1981). The wedding was held at the Keymer home in Birkdale. The newly weds settled in the Parkhurst homestead, and James ran the farm. He also built a small cottage on the farm for his mother Catherine, and his sister Betsy to live in.
In 1917 it was reported in the Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 3 May 1917, that Catherine and her daughter-in-law, Louie each donated 10/- to the YMCA Campaign.
Around 1921, James and Louie Archibald sold the Glencairn farm in Parkhurst, Helensville to William and Mabel Rimmer. They moved to a smaller 40 acre farm on Opaheke Road, Papakura. Catherine and Betsy moved there with them. James built a new cottage on the new property for them to live in. Apparently it was a replica of the one that he built for them at the Parkhurst property.
In 1924, Catherine Archibald, James and Louie Archibald and their children, Jean, Jessie and William (Bill), and Louie's sister, Lilah Keymer, attended the opening of the Papatoetoe Seventh-day-Adventist Church, becoming founding members. At the time, the church was located on Wentworth Avenue. The following photograph was taken on the opening day of the church and was featured in the Australasian Record Vol 90, No 46, 23 Nov, 1985, page 8.
On 7 May 1925 Catherine's sister, Agnes Greig Reid died.
Catherine developed cancer. She was admitted to Huia Hospital in June 1935 where she had major surgery. Sadly, she never recovered from the operation, and died on Thursday, 13 June 1935. Catherine was buried at the Helensville Cemetery on 15 June 1935 beside her husband James and their son Alexander. Public Area, Block 1, Row B2, Plot 10, Seq 1. The following death notice for Catherine appeared in the Australasian Record Vol 39, No 27, 8 July 1935, page 7:
Archibald. - At the advanced age of
eighty-four years, Sister Catherine Archibald
fell asleep in Jesus on June 12 in a private
hospital in Auckland. Her death followed
a major operation, but at her age it proved a
little too much for her heart and she quietly
passed away. Sister Archibald was one of
the early members of the second advent
movement in New Zealand. About forty-five
years ago she became much interested in the
message through reading a book called "Pro-
phetic Lights," and accepted the Sabbath
truth. In 1891 she was baptised by Pastor
Israel, one of the earliest workers in New
Zealand. Thus for forty-four years she was
loyal and true to the message. She was a
real mother in Israel, a devoted mother to
her family, a consistent Christian, and a
bright student of the Bible. She will be
greatly missed because of her bright and
happy disposition. She leaves to mourn one
son, Mr. James Archibald, and four daughters
Mrs. F. Yates, Mrs. R. Liggett, and Miss B.
Archibald of New Zealand, and Mrs. G. Tot-
enhofer of Victoria, and seventeen grand-
children. To these we extend sincere heart-
felt sympathy, and we look forward to the
glorious morning of the resurrection. On
the Sabbath morning following her death a
service was conducted in the Seventh-day
Adventist church, Papatoetoe. There was a
large gathering of people. The funeral left
immediately for Helensville, where another
large audience assembled, when our dear
sister was tenderly placed in her last resting
place to await the call of the Life-giver.
The services were conducted by Pastor F. L.
Sharp, assisted by the writer.
H. E. PIPER.
A copy of the memorial card made in memory of Catherine is shown below:
The gravestone reads,
He loved justice.
In loving memory of
James beloved husband of
Catherine Archibald
died 21 July 1910 aged 59 years
Native of St Cyrus Scotland
Also Catherine
beloved wife of James Archibald
died 13 June 1935 aged 84 years.
At rest
Bibliography
- Betsy Helen (or Ellen) Archibald (29 Aug 1877 - 28 July 1944).
- Margaret (Maggie) Reid Archibald (3 June 1879 - 26 Aug 1970)
- James (Jim) Archibald (31 Aug 1882 - 3 Sep 1958)
- Adelaide (Adie) Archibald (27 June 1886 - 18 Sep 1971)
- Alexander Archibald (14 Dec 1889 - 19 Feb 1899)
- Chloris (Sissy) Mary Archibald (20 July 1891 - 23 Dec 1986)
James and Catherine became first time parents on 29 August 1877 when their daughter Betsy Helen Archibald was born in Port Pirie and named after her paternal grandmother, Elizabeth Alexander (1815 - 12 Nov 1886) who had the nickname Betsy. She was given the middle name, Helen, after her maternal grandmother, Helen Greig. Betsy received a brain injury early in her life. It is unclear whether her condition was caused by an incident at birth or from accidental causes. The family legend is that she was hit on the back of the head with a swing when a child.
James and Catherine's second daughter, Margaret (Maggie) Reid Archibald, was born on 3 June 1879, also in Port Pirie. Margaret was an important name on both sides of the family. James' paternal grandmother was Margaret Scott (1791 - ?) and Catherine's paternal grandmother was Margaret Henderson (24 Mar 1871 - ?).
On 28 July 1879, Catherine's brother Andrew Reid II passed away, leaving a pregnant wife and a toddler son. Almost one year later, on 6 May 1880, her twelve year old sister, Mary Ann Morrison Reid, also died.
James and Catherine (who was pregnant with their third child) immigrated to New Zealand arriving around April 1882. It is unclear why they decided to move again. According to The Cyclopedia of New Zealand, James purchased a 140 acre farm at 85 South Head Road, Parkhurst, near Helensville and named it Glencairn after the Archibald farm in Scotland. Originally, the farm was part of Charles Fordyce's large holding. James built a tiny shack on the farm for the family to live in, then built the main part of the house later. The balcony was constructed last. James became an experimental farmer who tried out a variety of crops on his property but was more successful at raising cattle, horses and sheep. According to the recollections of Maggie Yates (nee Archibald) as told to her daughter-in-law Olwen Yates, James sometimes did boat repairs on ships that came into the Kaipara Harbour.
Son, James Archibald III was born at Parkhurst, Helensville, on 31 August 1882. He was named after his father and grandfather.
Catherine lost another sibling, 27 year old Margaret (Maggie) Reid, on 3 July 1884.
James and Catherine welcomed their fourth child, Adelaide Archibald, on 27 June 1886. She was given the name Adelaide in memory of her parent's time in South Australia.
Catherine's brother Alexander Grieg Reid immigrated to New Zealand either at the end of 1886 or the beginning of 1887. He found work as a farm labourer in Northland. In winter 1888, Alexander contracted pulmonary tuberculosis. After suffering with the disease for one year, he died on 20 May 1889. Alexander was buried in Pahi Cemetery, Plot 121 (Te Pahi, Kaipara, Northland). He was 27 years old. (The cemetery where he is buried is currently on privately owned land. He has an unmarked grave.)
James and Catherine's second son was born on 14 December 1889 in Parkhurst. He was given the name Alexander Archibald, no doubt, in memory of his uncle Alexander Greig Reid who died seven months previously, and also to remember his paternal grandmother, Elizabeth (Betsy) Alexander (1815 - 12 Nov 1886). Family records indicate that Alexander contracted spinal meningitis at or around birth.
James and Catherine's youngest child, Chloris Mary Archibald was born on 20 July 1891. She was known as Sissy.
Also around 1890, Catherine read a book called, Prophetic Lights by Ellet Joseph (EJ) Waggoner (1855 - 1916) which explored some of the prominent prophecies of the Old and New Testaments. This little book, published in 1888, sparked Catherine's curiosity in the Bible teachings taught by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Sometime during 1891, she was baptised and became one of the earliest Seventh-day Adventist Church members in New Zealand. Around 1894-96, Catherine and the children met regularly with a small group of Seventh-day Adventist Church members in Parkhurst where they studied the Bible together. It is possible that some of their meetings were conducted at the Archibald's home. James remained a Presbyterian.
Catherine's father, Andrew Reid, died on 26 May 1894 in Marykirk, Kincardineshire, Scotland. He was 73. Later that year, on 7 December, Catherine's sister, Helen Greig also died.
The following family photograph was taken around 1896, outside the family homestead Glencairn, that James built on his Parkhurst farm.
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| The Archibald family at their home in Parkhurst, Helensville c1896 Back from left: Margaret (Maggie), James Snr, Catherine, Betsy Front from left: Alexander, Sissy & James Jnr Photographer unknown (Photo courtesy of K Toepfer) |
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| The Archibald family at their unfinished home in Parkhurst, Helensville c1896 From left: Margaret (Maggie), Adelaide, James Snr with Alexander, Catherine, Betsy, Sissy & James Jnr Photographer unknown (Photo courtesy of G J Bland)
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| Glencairn, the home that James Archibald built c1915 From left: Louie Archibald nee Keymer, James Archibald III, Francis (Fanny) Harkin, George Keymer. Photographer unknown. (Photo courtesy of G J Bland) |
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| Glencairn, the home of James and Catherine Archibald in Parkhurst, Helensville, 2009 Photo by K Bland |
Catherine's mother, Helen, died 11 March 1897 in Wakefield, Marykirk, Kincardineshire, Scotland. She was almost 70 years of age. Two years later, on 19 February 1899 James and Catherine's nine year old son, Alexander. died after suffering with meningitis (possibly from birth). He was buried at the Helensville Cemetery, Public Burial Area, Block 1, Row B2, Plot 8, Seq 1.
David Mitchell (4 Mar 1882 - 8 Aug 1955), the only son of James' youngest sister, Mary Ann Archibald, moved to New Zealand in the early 1900s (date unknown at present). He married Elizabeth (Lizzie) Carter (1878 - 1969) in 1916. David and Lizzie farmed in Bombay, South Auckland. David's father also came out to New Zealand and helped on the farm.
Adelaide, James and Catherine's third daughter, married Robert Liggett (16 Sep 1877 - 6 Jan 1963) on 24 June 1907. The wedding was probably held at the Parkhurst farm.
Catherine's husband, James suffered from cancer of the intestines for nine months, and finally lost his battle with the disease on 21 July 1910. James (59) was buried at the Helensville Cemetery next to little Alexander (Public Burial Area, Block 1, Row B2, Plot 8, Seq 2).
After the death of James II, the farm was bequeathed to James III who had been running it while his father was sick.
Catherine's daughter Maggie (31) married 31 year old Frank Albert Yates (29 May 1879/1881 - Nov 1963) at Parkhurst on 25 January 1911. The Yates family were from Ruatangata, in Northland.
The Kaipara and Waitemata Echo of 18 December 1912 reported that Catherine was in attendance at the wedding of the daughter of one of her Parkhurst neighbours, the McDonalds, which was held on Wednesday 11 December.
World War 1 broke out in mid 1914. While none of the Archibald family were directly impacted by it, we know that the family supported the war effort and contributed to the Belgium Relief Fund. The Kaipara and Waitemata Echo of 15 January 1915 indicates that both Catherine and her daughters donated generously to it.
On 19 April 1915 Catherine attended the wedding of her son James Archibald III, to English-born Louie Keymer (15 Sep 1881 - 17 Dec 1981). The wedding was held at the Keymer home in Birkdale. The newly weds settled in the Parkhurst homestead, and James ran the farm. He also built a small cottage on the farm for his mother Catherine, and his sister Betsy to live in.
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| The wedding of James Archibald III to Louie Keymer, 19 April 1915 Standing from left: Mary Keymer, Alice Keymer, William Keymer, David Mitchell (James's cousin), James Archibald III, Pastor J Martin Cole (minister), Louie Keymer and Catherine Archibald. At front: Dorothy and Mavis Keymer (Louie's nieces) Photo by W Short, Wilton Street, Grey Lynn (Photo courtesy of G J Bland) |
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| Family portrait taken at the wedding of James Archibald III and Louie Keymer, 19 April 1915. Photographer unknown but possibly W Short of Wilton Street, Grey Lynn. (Photo courtesy of G J Bland) |
In 1917 it was reported in the Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 3 May 1917, that Catherine and her daughter-in-law, Louie each donated 10/- to the YMCA Campaign.
Around 1921, James and Louie Archibald sold the Glencairn farm in Parkhurst, Helensville to William and Mabel Rimmer. They moved to a smaller 40 acre farm on Opaheke Road, Papakura. Catherine and Betsy moved there with them. James built a new cottage on the new property for them to live in. Apparently it was a replica of the one that he built for them at the Parkhurst property.
In 1924, Catherine Archibald, James and Louie Archibald and their children, Jean, Jessie and William (Bill), and Louie's sister, Lilah Keymer, attended the opening of the Papatoetoe Seventh-day-Adventist Church, becoming founding members. At the time, the church was located on Wentworth Avenue. The following photograph was taken on the opening day of the church and was featured in the Australasian Record Vol 90, No 46, 23 Nov, 1985, page 8.
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| The opening of the Papatoetoe Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1924. Front row: fourth from left is Jean Archibald, fifth from left is Jessie Archibald. Second row: first from the right hand side is Louie Archibald, second from the right is Catherine Archibald, fourth from the right is probably Lilah Keymer. James and son Bill don't appear in the photo. Photo from Australasian Record, Vol 90, No 46, 23 Nov 1985. |
On 7 May 1925 Catherine's sister, Agnes Greig Reid died.
Catherine developed cancer. She was admitted to Huia Hospital in June 1935 where she had major surgery. Sadly, she never recovered from the operation, and died on Thursday, 13 June 1935. Catherine was buried at the Helensville Cemetery on 15 June 1935 beside her husband James and their son Alexander. Public Area, Block 1, Row B2, Plot 10, Seq 1. The following death notice for Catherine appeared in the Australasian Record Vol 39, No 27, 8 July 1935, page 7:
Archibald. - At the advanced age of
eighty-four years, Sister Catherine Archibald
fell asleep in Jesus on June 12 in a private
hospital in Auckland. Her death followed
a major operation, but at her age it proved a
little too much for her heart and she quietly
passed away. Sister Archibald was one of
the early members of the second advent
movement in New Zealand. About forty-five
years ago she became much interested in the
message through reading a book called "Pro-
phetic Lights," and accepted the Sabbath
truth. In 1891 she was baptised by Pastor
Israel, one of the earliest workers in New
Zealand. Thus for forty-four years she was
loyal and true to the message. She was a
real mother in Israel, a devoted mother to
her family, a consistent Christian, and a
bright student of the Bible. She will be
greatly missed because of her bright and
happy disposition. She leaves to mourn one
son, Mr. James Archibald, and four daughters
Mrs. F. Yates, Mrs. R. Liggett, and Miss B.
Archibald of New Zealand, and Mrs. G. Tot-
enhofer of Victoria, and seventeen grand-
children. To these we extend sincere heart-
felt sympathy, and we look forward to the
glorious morning of the resurrection. On
the Sabbath morning following her death a
service was conducted in the Seventh-day
Adventist church, Papatoetoe. There was a
large gathering of people. The funeral left
immediately for Helensville, where another
large audience assembled, when our dear
sister was tenderly placed in her last resting
place to await the call of the Life-giver.
The services were conducted by Pastor F. L.
Sharp, assisted by the writer.
H. E. PIPER.
A copy of the memorial card made in memory of Catherine is shown below:
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| Memorial card in remembrance of Catherine Archibald. (Courtesy of K Toepfer) |
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| The grave of James and Catherine Archibald and their son Alexander. Date and photographer unknown (Photo courtesy of K Toepfer) |
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| The grave of James and Catherine Archibald, and their son, Alexander. Photo by K Bland, Dec 2009 |
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| Archibald gravestone at Helensville Cemetery Photo by K Bland, Dec 2009 |
He loved justice.
In loving memory of
James beloved husband of
Catherine Archibald
died 21 July 1910 aged 59 years
Native of St Cyrus Scotland
Also Catherine
beloved wife of James Archibald
died 13 June 1935 aged 84 years.
At rest
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| A glass dish once owned by Catherine Archibald, now in the possession of G J Bland. (Photo courtesy of G J Bland) |
Bibliography
Internet Archive. (n.d.). E.J. Waggoner, Prophetic Lights. Some of the Prominent Prophecies of the Old and New Testaments, Interpreted by the Bible and History (1889). Retrieved from
https://archive.org/details/E.J.WaggonerPropheticLights.SomeOfTheProminentPropheciesOfTheOld/page/n1/mode/2up Accessed 2 April 2021.
The Cyclopedia Company, Limited. (1902). Parkhurst. The Cyclopedia of New Zealand. Retrieved from: http://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/tei-Cyc02Cycl-t1-body1-d2-d56.html?fbclid=IwAR1oFaFCWuBaGzjnQbMV_Vq6lhRT9sXYm-dUcoe76G8FQaO9QCEkQraVAT8 Accessed 1 April 2021.
Sources of Information
- Family held records and photographs, courtesy of G J Bland
- Photographs from K Toepfer, B Patterson, G J Bland and K Bland
- Auckland Council - Cemetery Search
- Adventist Record Archives
- Papers Past
- Ancestry.com
- Archibald story (an excerpt from The Yates' Story) by Olwen Yates (courtesy of Angela)
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