Daniel King (1830 - 1911)

Born 1830 in Shepton Montague, Somerset, England, United Kingdom

Husband of Eliza (Foard) King — married 18 Oct 1856 in St Giles, Camberwell, Southwark, London

Husband of Ann (Beard) King — married 11 Oct 1877 in Temuka, Canterbury, New Zealand

Descendants

Died 25 Sep 1911 at about age 81 in Temuka, Canterbury, New Zealand

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Biography

Daniel was born Feb 1830, Shepton-Montague, Somerset, England. His parents are John King and Hannah or Anna (nee Garland???)^[1]

England and Wales Census, 1841 - Daniel (11) living with his family in Shepton Montague, Somerset, England:

John King M 45-49 Somerset

Anna King F 50-54 Somerset

William King M 20-24 Somerset

Samuel King M 15-19 Somerset

James King M 13 Somerset

Daniel King M 11 Somerset

Thomas King M 9 Somerset

Edward King M 5 Somerset

James King M 35-39 Somerset

Nathaniel Jusse M 0 Somerset ^[2]

England and Wales Census, 1851 Daniel (21) living with his family Shepton Montague, Somerset, England, working as a farm labourer

John King Head M 59 Cuttlesome, Somerset

Anna King Wife F 61 Hatherley, Somerset

James King Son M 24 Shepton Montague, Somerset

Daniel King Son M 21 Shepton Montague, Somerset

Thomas King Son M 18 Shepton Montague, Somerset

Edward King Son M 15 Shepton Montague, Somerset ^[3]

Daniel married Eliza Foard 18 Oct 1856, St Giles, Camberwell, Surrey, England ^{[4] [5]}

England and Wales Census, 1861 Daniel (31) living Mayfield, Sussex, England with wife Eliza and 3 children. Working as a Milkman.

Daniel King Head M 31 ..., Somersetshire

Eliza King Wife F 30 Mayfield, Sussex

Henry J King Son M 3 Walworth, Surrey

Eliza E King Daughter F 2 Walworth, Surrey

Daniel E King Son M 0 Mayfield, Sussex ^[6]

England and Wales Census, 1871 Daniel (42) living Croydon, Surrey, England with wife Eliza and 5 children. Working as a Milkman.

Daniel King Head M 42 Evercritch, Somerset

Eliza King Wife F 41 Mayfield, Sussex

Eliza E King Daughter F 12 Camberwell, Sussex

Daniel E King Son M 10 Mayfield, Sussex

Thomas King Son M 6 Lambeth, Surrey

Sarah King Daughter F 4 Lambeth, Surrey

John King Son M 1 Lambeth, Surrey ^[7]

The family immigrated to Lyttelton, New Zealand aboard the Carisbrooke Castle (29th May 1874 - 2 Sept 1874)

Daniel King, 43, Somerset, Dairyman

Eliza, 40

Eliza, 15

Daniel E, 14

Thomas, 11

Sarah, 8

John, 4

Elizabeth A, 6/12^[8]

Eliza (45) passed away 24 May 1876, soon after giving birth to her 8th child Ruth.

Daniel King then re-married to Ann Beard on 11th October 1877 in Temuka. ^[9]

Daniel and Ann then had a further nine children:

1. Alfred Henry (1877-1937) married Nellie Ann (1882-1961)
2. Mary Ann (Selby) (1879-1942)
3. Ruth (Hoare) (1881- )
4. Harriet (Peters) (1883 - 1962)
5. Susan Jane (Thomas) (1884-10/7/1970)
6. James (1886-1966) married Annie (died 1978). James was in the 1st NZEF No.27304 (NZ Expeditionary Force, WWI). At the time of his death he is listed as living at 35 Maude Street in Temuka. Ann King is listed as living at Maude Street and the time of her death so I'm guessing it's the same house. (Flax Cutter)
7. William Joseph (1888-1900)
8. Rose Arena (Williams) (Gillam)(1891-1976)
9. Frank Erney (1893-1969)

They lived just outside of Temuka in an area called Arowhenua. Daniel appears to have owned land as he is mentioned in several counsel meetings for Arowhenua regarding the transfer of land taxes, which I assume means he bought/sold land (Papers Past references from the Temuka Leader).

Daniel passed away in 1911, he is buried in the Temuka Cemetery, Canterbury, New Zealand, he has a headstone but it cannot be read from the photo^[10][1]

Probate record ^[11]

TEMUKA LEADER, ISSUE 7070, 3 OCTOBER 1911 IN MEMORIAM SERVICE. An “in memoriam” service was conducted in the Primitive Methodist Church on Sunday evening last, in memory of the late Mr Daniel King. The church was crowded and about thirty of the relatives of the deceased attended. The Rev. J. Harris occupied the pulpit, and gave an address on the subject of “Immortality.” The singing, which was led by a strong choir (under the conductorship of Mr D. Bryant was a special feature of the service The hymns sung were “A few more years shall roll” “Thy will be done,” “Rock of Ages,” and “For ever with the Lord.” The “Dead March in Saul” was played by Miss Austin just before the benediction was pronounced. Before commencing his sermon Mr Harris made a feeling reference to the character of Mr King. He pointed out that as the deceased had lived in Temuka for nearly 40 years, those present knew him better than the speaker did. He said that Mr King was a man of sterling Christian character and had rendered good service to the cause of Christ. He had also been a good husband, and father, and would be missed by those whom he had left behind. Some might say that being a very old man it was foolish for his relatives to grieve over his departure. But if our relatives were good the older they became the more dearly did we love them, and therefore the parting was hard to bear. Mr Harris expressed the sympathy of the congregation with the relatives and urged them to emulate that which was good and noble in their loved one’s character.[2]

TEMUKA LEADER, ISSUE 7468, 27 SEPTEMBER 1913 KING—In loving memory of my dear husband, Daniel King, who departed this life Sept,. 25, 1911. 'Tis hard to break the tender cord When love has bound the heart. 'Tis hard, so hard, to speak the word We for a time must part. Dearest loved one, we have laid thee in the peaceful grave's embrace, But thy memory will lie cherished Till we see thy heavenly face. — lnserted by his loving wife and Family.[3]

OBITUARY TEMUKA LEADER, ISSUE 10821, 3 MARCH 1932 MRS. A. KING At her. son’s residence, Maude street, Temuka, the death occurred on Monday of Mrs Anne King, widow of the late Mr Daniel King, in her 76th year. Born at Littledean, Gloucestershire, England, the late Mrs King came to New Zealand by the sailing ship “Duke of Edinburgh,’’ when 15 years of age, landing at Timaru in 1875, after a very rough voyage occupying three months. She found employment with Mr McSweeney, proprietor of the Rangitata Hotel, and later met her husband while in that district. Ever since her marriage she has lived in the Temuka district, and, like many of the pioneers, suffered many hardships. She leaves a family of three sons and five daughters—Messrs J. King (Temuka), and A. H. and F. B. King (Timaru), and Mesdames F. Selby (Dannevirke), W. Hoare (Christchurch), W. Peters (Dunedin), C. Thomas (Orari) and H. Gillam (Dunedin). The funeral took place yesterday, the service being conducted by Ensign W. Knight and Adjutant J. Elston.

Research Notes

TEMUKA LEADER, ISSUE 2154, 24 JANUARY 1891, PAGE 2 Fire at Arowhenua.— About 1 o’clock yesterday morning a fire occurred on the premises of Mr Daniel King, of Maude street, Arowhenua, which destroyed a quantity of firewood and caused the death of a couple of pigs. About the time mentioned Mrs King was awakened by the noise the pigs were making, and aroused her husband, who found that a quantity of firewood stored against the pigstye was on fire, and that the pigs were being roasted to death. He quickly called his neighbours, and with their willing help the fire was subdued, but a large quantity of firewood, etc., was burnt, and the pigs had to be destroyed. This is the second fire Mr King has been the victim of within a few months, as a short time ago an old house belonging to him stored with bacon, potatoes, harness, etc, was burned with its contents. The origin of the fire is a mystery. Mr King can ill afford the loss he has sustained.[4]

TEMUKA LEADER, ISSUE 2012, 25 FEBRUARY 1890, PAGE 2 A rather serious accident occurred yesterday morning, at about seven o'clock, to an 11-year-old son of Mr D. King, of Arowhenua. It appears that the boy was proceeding home in a trap accompanied by a younger sister, and when withm a short distance of the house he let the reins slip out of his hands. Fearing the horse would bolt he jumped out of the trap, with the intention of securing the reins, and, - not being quick enough in getting out ot the road the wheel of the yehicle passed over his leg. Dr Hayes was called in, and upon examining the sufferer pronounced a breakage in the upper part of the thigh. The broken limb was at once set, and no doubt the boy will soon be as well as ever.[5]

Sources

1. ↑ England Births and Christenings Name Daniel King Residence Place Somerset, England Gender Male Christening Date 14 Feb 1830 Christening Date (Original) 14 Feb 1830 Christening Place Shepton-Montague, Somerset, England Father's Name John King Mother's Name Hannah Citing this Record "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N6T9-L24 : 30 December 2014, Daniel King, ); citing Shepton-Montague, Somerset, England, index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 1,470,976.
2. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1841," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MQ1X-YV4 : 3 August 2016), Daniel King in household of John King, Shepton Montague, Somerset, England; from "1841 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
3. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1851," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:SGG5-13V : 28 July 2017), Daniel King in household of John King, Shepton Montague, Somerset, England; citing Shepton Montague, Somerset, England, p. 12, from "1851 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
4. ↑ Name: Daniel King Age: Full Age Estimated Birth Year: abt 1856 Occupation: Milkman Spouse Name: Eliza Foard Record Type: Marriage Marriage Date: 18 Oct 1856 Parish: St Giles, Camberwell County: Surrey Borough: Southwark Father Name: John King Spouse Father Name: Stephen Foard Address: High Street, Camberwell
5. ↑ England and Wales Marriage Registration Index Name Daniel King Event Type Marriage Registration Quarter Oct-Nov-Dec Registration Year 1856 Registration District Camberwell County London Event Place Camberwell, London, England Volume 1D Page 704 Line Number 28 Daniel King probably married one of the following people Name Eliza Foard Name Edward Arthur Hunt Name Amelia Martin Citing this Record "England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2DQP-GCH : 13 December 2014), Daniel King, 1856; from “England & Wales Marriages, 1837-2005,” database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing 1856, quarter 4, vol. 1D, p. 704, Camberwell, London, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.
6. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1861," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M7TB-LYS : 27 September 2016), Daniel King, Mayfield, Sussex, England; from "1861 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 9, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
7. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1871", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VRNC-WXV : 24 June 2017), Daniel King, 1871.
8. ↑ "New Zealand, Archives New Zealand, Passenger Lists, 1839-1973," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FSYY-QMR : 10 August 2017), Daniel E King, 02 Sep 1874; citing ship Carisbrooke Castle, Archives New Zealand, Wellington; FHL microfilm .
9. ↑ record yet to be found
10. ↑ Find A Grave Index Name Daniel King Event Type Burial Event Place Temuka, Timaru District, Canterbury, New Zealand Photograph Included N Affiliate Record Identifier 166463429 Cemetery Temuka Cemetery Citing this Record "Find A Grave Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2W1-SK93 : 19 September 2016), Daniel King, ; Burial, Temuka, Timaru District, Canterbury, New Zealand, Temuka Cemetery; citing record ID 166463429, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com.
11. ↑ New Zealand, Archives New Zealand, Probate Records Name Daniel King Event Type Probate Event Date 1912 Event Place Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand Agency CAHY Accession CH145 Series Number 3155 Series Name Timaru probate files, 1871-1997 Note Temuka - Labourer Item Code R21844232 Box Number 19 Record Number TU306/1912 First Image Number 97 Last Image Number 104 Number of Images 8 Citing this Record "New Zealand, Archives New Zealand, Probate Records, 1843-1998," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KDT9-63C : 9 August 2017), Daniel King, 1912; citing Timaru, Timaru probate files, 1871-1997, record number TU306/1912, Archives New Zealand, Auckland Regional Office; FamilySearch digital folder 005234646.