1Newspaper - West Coast Times, Issue 10943; Page 2, 21 Mar 1898.
"MARRIAGE
Murchie-Benyon - On March 16th, at St Andrews' Presbyterian Church, Kumara, by the Rev. W. Douglas, M.A., John Murchie, eldest son of Mr George Murchie, or Cromwell, Otago, to Flora Tewkesbury, second daughter of Mr J.S. Benyon, J.P., of the Kumara Times, Kumara."2Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Marriage 1898/615.
"BENYON, Flora Hawkesbury; and MURCHIE, John."
1Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Birth 1876/8107.
"BENYON, Flora Tucksbury; mother is Flora; father is James Stephen."2Civil Registration Index - New Zealand, Death 1949/16647.
"MURCHIE, Flora Tewkesbury; 72 years old."3Newspaper - West Coast Times, Issue 10943; Page 2, 21 Mar 1898.
"MARRIAGE
Murchie-Benyon - On March 16th, at St Andrews' Presbyterian Church, Kumara, by the Rev. W. Douglas, M.A., John Murchie, eldest son of Mr George Murchie, or Cromwell, Otago, to Flora Tewkesbury, second daughter of Mr J.S. Benyon, J.P., of the Kumara Times, Kumara."4Civil Registration Index - New Zealand, Marriage 1898/615.
"BENYON, Flora Hawkesbury; and MURCHIE, John."
1Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Birth 1899/2755.
"MURCHIE, Jack Benyon; mother is Flora Tewkesbury; father is John."2Civil Registration Index - New Zealand, Death 1969/26870.
"MURCHIE, Jack Benyon; 70 years old."
1Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Birth 1912/8115.
"MURCHIE, George Stephen; mother is Flora Tewksbury; father is John."2Civil Registration Index - New Zealand, Death 1953/31345.
"MURCHIE, George Stephen; 40 years old."
1Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Birth 1896/11245.
"BEETHAM, Albert Mayo; mother is Estella Eugene; father is Attila Harry."2Civil Registration Index - New Zealand, Death 1960/21191.
"BEETHAM, Albert Mayo; 63 years old."3Civil Registration Index - New Zealand, Marriage 1927/4094.
"MURCHIE, Flora Eliza; and BEETHAM, Albert Mayo."
1Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Birth 1902/01540.
"MURCHIE, Flora Eliza; mother is Flora Fawkesbury; father is John."2Civil Registration Index - New Zealand, Death 1969/33250.
"BEETHAM, Flora Eliza; 67 years old."3Civil Registration Index - New Zealand, Marriage 1927/4094.
"MURCHIE, Flora Eliza; and BEETHAM, Albert Mayo."
1Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Birth 1875/6307.
"BENYON, Stephen Meiklejohn; mother is Flora; father is James Stephen."2Civil Registration Index - New Zealand, Death 1944/19802.
"BENYON, Stephen Meiklejohn; 68 years old."3Newspaper - West Coast Times, Page 4, 5 Jan 1901.
"A quiet but very attractive wedding took place at the residence of Mr and Mrs Martyn, Blue Spur, yesterday, when Miss Jane Johanna Martyn was united in wedlock to Mr Stephen Meiklejohn Benyon, of Kumara. The bridesmaids were Misses Laura and Louisa Martyn. A large number of friends and visitors sat down to a sumptuous repast at the home of the bride. After the usual good wishes were proposed the happy couple left en route for their new home at Kumara. The Rev T.R. Richards officiated at the wedding."4Civil Registration Index - New Zealand, Marriage 1901/523.
"MARTYN, Jane Johanna; and BENYON, Stephen Meiklejohn."
1Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Birth 1880 / 2412.
"MARTIN, Jane Johanna; mother is Nancy; father is Thomas."2Civil Registration Index - New Zealand, Death 1964/35967.
"BENYON, Jane Johanna; 85 years old."3Newspaper - West Coast Times, Page 4, 5 Jan 1901.
"A quiet but very attractive wedding took place at the residence of Mr and Mrs Martyn, Blue Spur, yesterday, when Miss Jane Johanna Martyn was united in wedlock to Mr Stephen Meiklejohn Benyon, of Kumara. The bridesmaids were Misses Laura and Louisa Martyn. A large number of friends and visitors sat down to a sumptuous repast at the home of the bride. After the usual good wishes were proposed the happy couple left en route for their new home at Kumara. The Rev T.R. Richards officiated at the wedding."4Civil Registration Index - New Zealand, Marriage 1901/523.
"MARTYN, Jane Johanna; and BENYON, Stephen Meiklejohn."
1Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Birth 1904/21055.
"BENYON, Nancy Lois; mother is Jane Johanna; father is Stephen Meiklejohn."
1Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Birth 1909/27068.
"BENYON, James Stephen Cecil; mother is Jane Johanna; father is Stephen Meiklejohn."2Civil Registration Index - New Zealand, Death 1989/37785.
"BENYON, James Stephen Cecil; born 5 December 1908."3Civil Registration Index - New Zealand, Death 1989/37785.
"BENYON, James Stephen Cecil; born 5 December 1908."
1Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Death 1907/6104.
"BENYON, James Stephen; 71 years old."2Newspaper - West Coast Times, Issue 14219; Page 3, 17 Sep 1907.
"DEATH OF MR J. S. BENYON OF KUMARA.
It is with deep regret tbat we have to record tbe death of still another of the rapidly diminishing band of old pioneers in the person of James Stephen Benyon, which sad event took place at Kumara on Sunday morning at 9 o'clock. Mr Benyon had been in failing health for some time, but only took to bed a couple of days before the end came. Deceased was the youngest son of tbe late Mr Stephen Benyon, of Landport, Portsmouth; England, a painter in Heraldry, He was born in 1836, and educated at Mesney's Academy, and was a decorator by profession. Tbe goldfields attracting him, he went to Victoria in 1852. Mr Benyon followed goldmining with varying success, working at intervals at his trade. He was at Bendigo, Forest Creek, and at Balarat during the Eureka riots. Coming to New Zealand in 1869, he settled for many years at Okarito, where he bought the stock and store of Messrs Mace and Canavan. He was secretary of tbe Okarito Road Board for five years and eventually went to Kumara in 1885. Shortly after his arrival he entered local politics, becoming a member of tbe Borough Conucil. He filled the Mayoral chair from 1889 to 1894. Mr Benyon became editor aud manager of tbe "Kumara Times" and held that position until December, 1905, when he retired. Going to the North Island, be remained there until a few months ago, when be returned to the Coast and lived with his daughter, Mrs Murchie, until the end. Besides being a member of the Kuirara Borough Council, deceased occupied a seat on the Hospital Trustees, School Committee, Westland Charitable Aid Board, and Westland Education Board for some years. Deceased was very popular and highly respected, as shown by the confidence the people reposed in him from time to time in local elections, he having headed the poll by a large majority at the 1ast two Borough elections. Deceased leaves a widow and grown-up family of three sons and two daughters to whom the sympathy of tbe whole district is extended."
1Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Death 1909/1563.
"BENYON, Flora; 63 years old."
1Newspaper - Grey River Argus, Page 2; Column 4, 7 Aug 1905.
"The death of poor Jim, the third son of Mr and Mrs J. S. Benyon, which took place at Auckland at 2 30 a.m. on Friday, has cast quite a gloom over the district, where he was well known and highly respected as one of nature's young gentlemen. We all have our troubles, but Mr and Mrs Benyon have had more than their share, this being the secoad son they have lost, during the past five years. Poor Jim was well known in Greymouth, he having managed Johnson's Grey Valley Butchery. We extend to the bereaved family and parents our deep felt sympathy for this sad and sudden bereavement. The unfortunate young man was buried at Auckland, from his sister's (Mrs Saddler) residence."2Newspaper - Grey River Argus, Page 3; Kumara Notes, 2 Aug 1905.
"The many friends of Mr James Benyon, son of Mr J. S. Benyon, of Kumara, will regret lo learn that he is lying dangerously ill at his sister's residence, Auckland, with hemorrhage of the bowels, the result of a kick or strain while playing a game of football recently. Jimmy was a well known favourite not only here but also in Greymouth and Hokitika. His mother, Mrs Benyon, left in the Wainul, en route for Auckland, last night, and I am sure the best wishes of all those who know him is expressed for his speedy recovery."3Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Death 1905/4501.
"BENYON, James Stephen; 27 years old."
1Newspaper - The Press, Volume LXV, Issue 13591, Page 10, 27 Nov 1909.
"CASUALTIES.
(PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAMS.)
ROTORUA, November 25
A man named Tewkesbury Benyon was drowned in Lake Rotorua yesterday afternoon as the result of a boat accident. Deceased, who was a patient in the Sanatorium, in company with three others, two of whom were also patients in the Sanatorium, went for a sail. When the boat was close to Mokoia island a gust of wind capsized it. The four occupants clung to the boat for in hour and a half. Deceased then attempted to swim to the island, about three hundred yards distant, but sank when sixty yards from the boat. Benyon was twenty-nine years of age, and a resident of Auckland. His father at one time was editor of the Kumara Times.".2Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Death 1909/6690.
"BENYON, Lewkesbury; 27 years old."
1Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Birth 1886/2885.
"BENYON, Sim Wilson; mother is Flora; father is James Stephen."2Newspaper - Grey River Argus, Volume LVII, Issue 10520, Page 2, 13 Nov 1900.
"DEATH.
Benyon— On October 24th at the Rotorua Sanatorium, Sim Wilson, youngest son of Mr and Mrs J S Benyon, of Kumara, aged 14 years 10 months."
1Census 1851 - England, HO107; piece 2112; folio 548; page 4.
John Dows is listed as Son; unmarried; 19 years old; Farmer's son; born at No. Thoresby, Lincolnshire.2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Deaths DEC 1903; Louth; 7a; 363; .
"DOWS, John; 72 years old."3FreeBMD Index, Marriages SEP 1853; Louth; 7a; 909; .
"DOWS, John and BURMAN, Mary."
1Census 1881 - England, FHL Film 1341779; RG11; piece 3266; folio 149; page 7.
Mary Dows is listed as Wife; married; 46 years old; Farmer's wife; born at North Thoresby, Lincoln.2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Deaths DEC 1915; Louth; 7a; 751; .
"DOWS, Mary; 80 years old."3FreeBMD Index, Marriages SEP 1853; Louth; 7a; 909; .
"DOWS, John and BURMAN, Mary."
1Census 1881 - England, FHL Film 1341779; RG11; piece 3266; folio 149; page 7.
Frances Dows is listed as Daughter; 20 years old; Farmer's daughter; born at North Thoresby, Lincoln.2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Births DEC 1860; Louth; 7a; 515; .
"DOWS, Frances Ellen."
1Census 1881 - England, FHL Film 1341779; RG11; piece 3266; folio 149; page 7.
Ada Dows is listed as Daughter; 15 years old; Scholar; born at North Thoresby, Lincoln.2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Births JUN 1865; Louth; 7a; 575; .
"DOWS, Ada Susanna."
1Census 1881 - England, FHL Film 1341779; RG11; piece 3266; folio 149; page 7.
Harry Dows is listed as Son; 13 years old; Scholar; born at North Thoresby, Lincoln.2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Birth JUN 1867; Louth; 7a; 598; .
"DOWS, Harry."
1Census 1881 - England, FHL Film 1341779; RG11; piece 3266; folio 149; page 7.
Arthur Dows is listed as Son; 12 years old; Scholar; born at North Thoresby, Lincoln.2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Births DEC 1868; Louth; 7a; 569; .
"DOWS, Arthur."
1Census 1881 - England, FHL Film 1341779; RG11; piece 3266; folio 149; page 7.
Kate Dows is listed as Daughter; 9 years old; Scholar; born at Grainsby, Lincoln.2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Births JUN 1871; Louth; 7a; 598; .
"DOWS, Kate Mary."
1Census 1881 - England, FHL Film 1341779; RG11; piece 3266; folio 149; page 7.
Ernest Dows is listed as Son; 7 years old; Scholar; born at North Thoresby, Lincoln.2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Births MAR 1874; Louth; 7a; 616; .
"DOWS, Charles Ernest."
1Census 1851 - England, HO107; piece 2112; folio 548; page 4.
John Dows is listed as Head; married; 42 years old; Farmer of 50 acres; born at No. Thoresby, Lincolnshire.2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Deaths DEC 1895; Louth; 7a; 362; .
"DOWS, John; 87 years old."
1Census 1851 - England, HO107; piece 2112; folio 548; page 4.
Elisabeth Dows is listed as Wife; married; 46 years old; born at Louth, Lincolnshire.2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Deaths JUN 1886; Louth; 7a; 375; .
"DOWS, Elizabeth; 80 years old."
1Census 1851 - England, HO107; piece 2112; folio 548; page 4.
Elisabeth A. Dows is listed as Daughter; unmarried; 10 years old; Scholar; born at Grainsby, Lincolnshire.2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Births SEP 1840; Louth; 14; 463; .
"DOWS, Elizabeth Ann."
1Census 1901 - England, RG13; piece 3095; folio 43; page 35.
Stephen Dows is listed as Head; married; 63 years old; Foreman Tramway Co.; worker; ; born at Lincoln, Grimsby.2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Marriages JUN 1859; Louth; 7a; 1213; .
"DOWS, Stephen and CAMPBELL, Fanny."
1Census 1901 - England, RG13; piece 3095; folio 43; page 35.
Fanny Dows is listed as Wife; married; 62 years old; born at Lincoln, Bardney.2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Marriages JUN 1859; Louth; 7a; 1213; .
"DOWS, Stephen and CAMPBELL, Fanny."
1Census 1881 - England, FHL Film 1341779; RG11; piece 3266; folio 148; page 5.
Stephen Dows is listed as Son; unmarried; 21 years old; Groom (D); born at North Thoresby, Lincolnshire.2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Births DEC 1859; Louth; 7a; 533; .
"DOWS, Stephen Campbell."
1Census 1871 - England, RG10; piece 3410; folio 51; page 4.
Jane A. Dows is listed as Daughter; 9 years old; Scholar; born at Lincoln, Grainsby.2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Births DEC 1861; Louth; 7a; 537; .
"DOWS, Jane Ann."
1Census 1871 - England, RG10; piece 3410; folio 51; page 4.
Tom C. Dows is listed as Son; 7 years old; Scholar; born at Lincoln, Grainsby.2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Births JUN 1863; Louth; 7a; 601; .
"DOWS, Tom Cousen."
1Census 1881 - England, FHL Film 1341779; RG11; piece 3266; folio 148; page 5.
John Wm. Dows is listed as Son; unmarried; 16 years old;Ag Labourer; born at Grainsby, Lincolnshire.2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Births JUN 1865; Louth; 7a; 571; .
"DOWS, John William."
1Census 1871 - England, RG10; piece 3410; folio 51; page 4.
Rose E. Dows is listed as Daughter; 4 years old; born at Lincoln, Grainsby.2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Births MAR 1867; Louth; 7a; 583; .
"DOWS, Rose Ellen."
1Census 1881 - England, FHL Film 1341779; RG11; piece 3266; folio 148; page 5.
Alfred Dows is listed as Son; unmarried; 11 years old; Scholar; born at Grainsby, Lincolnshire.2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Births DEC 1869; Louth; 7a; 567; .
"DOWS, Alfred."
1Census 1891 - England, RG12; piece 2617; folio 16; page 25.
Parish C. Dows is listed as Son; single; 21 years old; Groom; born at Lincolnshire, North Thorseby.2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Births DEC 1870; Louth; 7a; 558; .
"DOWS, Parish Campbell."
1Census 1891 - England, RG12; piece 2617; folio 16; page 25.
Henry Dows is listed as Son; single; 19 years old; born at Yorkshire, Hull.2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Birth DEC 1873; Hull; 9d; 191; .
"DOWS, Henry."
1Census 1891 - England, RG12; piece 2617; folio 16; page 25.
Byon Dows is listed as Son; single; 16 years old; Clerk; born at Lincolnshire, North Thoresby.2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Births MAR 1877; Louth; 7a; 668; .
"DOWS, Ernest Byron."
1Census 1891 - England, RG12; piece 2617; folio 16; page 25.
Jesse M. Dows is listed as Son; single; 12 years old; Scholar; born at Lincolnshire, North Thoresby.2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Births MAR 1879; Louth; 7a; 646; .
"DOWS, Jesse Mowbray."
1Census 1901 - England, RG13; piece 3095; folio 43; page 35.
Vincent Dows is listed as Son; single; 20 years old; Tram Conductor; worker; ; born at Lincoln, Grimsby.2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Births SEP 1880; Louth; 7a; 631; .
"DOWS, Morris Vincent."
William Archibald GREIG OR WRATT
1Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Birth 1899 / 9786.
"WRATT, William Archibald Greig; mother is Marianne; father is Arthur Robert."2Civil Registration, Death - New Zealand, Death 1962; Reg. 23053; , NZ Registrar General.
GREIG, William Archibald; 62 years old.3Civil Registration, Marriage - New Zealand, Marriage 1927; Reg. 3686; , NZ Registrar General.
BRADY, Imelda; and GREIG, William Archibald.
1Civil Registration, Birth - New Zealand, Birth 1903; Reg. 6509; , .
BRADY, Imalda; mother is Angelina; father is William.2Civil Registration, Marriage - New Zealand, Marriage 1927; Reg. 3686; , NZ Registrar General.
BRADY, Imelda; and GREIG, William Archibald.
1Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Marriage 1916/4847.
"MARTYN, Lilian May; and MALONEY, William."
1Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Birth 1890/11218.
"MARTYN, Matilda Maud; mother is Grace Leslie; father is John."2Civil Registration Index - New Zealand, Death 1978/27891.
"MALONEY, Matilda Maude; born 12 September 1890."3Civil Registration Index - New Zealand, Marriage 1916/4847.
"MARTYN, Lilian May; and MALONEY, William."