1Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Birth 1912 / 1956.
"MURFITT, George; mother is Elizabeth Hannah Maria Hillman; father is James Bryant."2Civil Registration Index - New Zealand, Death 2004 / 15474.
"MURFITT, George; born 23 January 1912."3Civil Registration Index - New Zealand, Death 2004 / 15474.
"MURFITT, George; born 23 January 1912."4New Zealand Society of Genealogists - Marriages 1836-1956 CD-ROM, Marriage 1945; folio 10043.
"MURFITT, George; and JURD, Selina Maude."
1Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Death 2016 / 13837.
"MURFITT, Selina Maude; born 22 November 1924."2Civil Registration Index - New Zealand, Birth 1925 / 318.
"JURD, Selina Maude; mother is Susan Elizabeth; father is Lester Clive."3Civil Registration Index - New Zealand, Death 2016 / 13837.
"MURFITT, Selina Maude; born 22 November 1924."4Website - New Zealand Independent Funeral Homes (http://www.heavenaddress.com/NZIFH).
"(Lena) Selina Maude Murfitt
Born in Hawera, New Zealand on 22 November 1924 Passed away in New Zealand on 30 May 2016 Aged 91 years
MURFITT, Selina Maude (Lena): 22-11-1924 - 30-05-2016. In her 92nd year. Suddenly but peacefully at Tainui Rest Home surrounded by her family and the wonderful Tainui staff. Dearly loved wife of George (deceased). The most treasured and adored mother and mother in law of Clarence and Ngaire, Lindsay and Ann, Annette and Lenny, Garry and Dot, Denise and Richard. Precious nana of her 16 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. Messages C/- Murfitt family, PO Box 4016, New Plymouth 4340. Messages can also be posted on www.heavenaddress.com. No flowers by request."5New Zealand Society of Genealogists - Marriages 1836-1956 CD-ROM, Marriage 1945; folio 10043.
"MURFITT, George; and JURD, Selina Maude."
1Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Birth 1917 / 21756.
"PICKERING, Leslie James; mother is Ethel Florence; father is Stephen James."2Civil Registration Index - New Zealand, Death 2001 / 9339.
"PICKERING, Leslie James; born 10 August 1917."3Civil Registration Index - New Zealand, Death 2001 / 9339.
"PICKERING, Leslie James; born 10 August 1917."4New Zealand Society of Genealogists - Marriages 1836-1956 CD-ROM, Marriage 1944; folio 03428.
"PICKERING, Leslie James; and CAMPBELL, Alexa Jean."
1Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Death 1997 / 34421.
"PICKERING, Alexa Jean; born 18 August 1914."2Civil Registration Index - New Zealand, Birth 1914 / 8795.
"CAMPBELL, Alexa Jean; mother is Jane Alice; father is Allan Coll."3Civil Registration Index - New Zealand, Death 1997 / 34421.
"PICKERING, Alexa Jean; born 18 August 1914."4New Zealand Society of Genealogists - Marriages 1836-1956 CD-ROM, Marriage 1944; folio 03428.
"PICKERING, Leslie James; and CAMPBELL, Alexa Jean."
1Census 1871 - England, RG10; piece 3096; folio 67; page 27 & 28.
Thomas Pickering is listed as Head; married; 38 years old; Insurance Agent; born at Warwickshire, Birmingham.2England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975 (FamilySearch) (https://familysearch.org).
Identified that Thomas, son of Samuel and Mary Ann Pickering, was born 9 November 1832 and baptised at St. Phillips, Birmingham, on 19 August 1833.3England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975 (FamilySearch).
Identified that Thomas, son of Samuel and Mary Ann Pickering, was born 9 November 1832 and baptised at St. Phillips, Birmingham, on 19 August 1833.4FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Marriage Dec 1862; Birmingham; 6d; 235.
"PICKERING, Thomas; and ROBINS, Rosina."5England, Birmingham - Church of England Marriages and Banns 1754-1937 (Ancestry.com), Page 199; No. 398.
"1862 Marriage Solemnized at St. Philip's Church in the Parish of Birmingham in the County of Warwick
When married - December 7th 1862
Groom - Thomas Pickering
Groom's age - 29
Groom's condition - Bachelor
Groom's occupation - Tailor
Groom's residence - Cannon Street
Groom's father - Samuel Pickering, Tailor
Bride - Rosina Robins
Bride's age - 23
Bride's condition - Spinster
Bride's residence - Cannon Street
Bride's father - Stephen Robins, Stamper
Married in the Parish Church of St. Philip's according to the Rites and ceremonies of the Established Church, after banns, in the presence of us, Caroline Pickering; and Samuel Joseph Pickering."
1Census 1871 - England, RG10; piece 3096; folio 67; page 27 & 28.
Rosina Pickering is listed as Wife; married; 32 years old; born at Warwickshire, Birmingham.2England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975 (FamilySearch) (https://familysearch.org).
Identified that Rosina, daughter of Stephen and Jane Robins, was born 13 May 1839 and baptised at St. Phillips, Birmingham, on 3 Jun 1839.3England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975 (FamilySearch).
Identified that Rosina, daughter of Stephen and Jane Robins, was born 13 May 1839 and baptised at St. Phillips, Birmingham, on 3 Jun 1839.4FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Marriage Dec 1862; Birmingham; 6d; 235.
"PICKERING, Thomas; and ROBINS, Rosina."5England, Birmingham - Church of England Marriages and Banns 1754-1937 (Ancestry.com), Page 199; No. 398.
"1862 Marriage Solemnized at St. Philip's Church in the Parish of Birmingham in the County of Warwick
When married - December 7th 1862
Groom - Thomas Pickering
Groom's age - 29
Groom's condition - Bachelor
Groom's occupation - Tailor
Groom's residence - Cannon Street
Groom's father - Samuel Pickering, Tailor
Bride - Rosina Robins
Bride's age - 23
Bride's condition - Spinster
Bride's residence - Cannon Street
Bride's father - Stephen Robins, Stamper
Married in the Parish Church of St. Philip's according to the Rites and ceremonies of the Established Church, after banns, in the presence of us, Caroline Pickering; and Samuel Joseph Pickering."
1Census 1871 - England, RG10; piece 3096; folio 67; page 27 & 28.
Mary J. Pickering is listed as Daughter; 8 years old; Scholar; born at Warwickshire, Birmingham.2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Birth Mar 1863; Aston; 6d; 246.
"PICKERING, Mary Jane."
1Census 1871 - England, RG10; piece 3096; folio 67; page 27 & 28.
Henry Pickering is listed as Son; 5 years old; Scholar; born at Warwickshire, Birmingham.2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Birth Sep 1866; Birmingham; 6d; 79.
"PICKERING, Henry."
1Census 1871 - England, RG10; piece 3096; folio 67; page 27 & 28.
Frank Pickering is listed as Son; 3 years old; born at Warwickshire, Birmingham.2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Birth Jun 1868; Birmingham; 6d; 94.
"PICKERING, Frank."
1Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Birth 1877 / 2008.
"PICKERING, William; mother is Rosina; father is Thomas."
1FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Birth Dec 1861; Westbury S.; 6a; 192.
"BELCHER, Julia."2Parish Registers - England, Gloucester, Forest of Dean - St. John, page 26.
"Baptisms solemnized in the Parish of St. John Forest of Dean in the County of Gloucester in the year 1861
No. 202
When baptised - 1861 November 3
Name - Julia
Parents - Thomas and Elizabeth
Surname - Belcher
Abode - St. Whites
Father's occupation - Labourer
Ceremony performed by - F.G. Smythies."3Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Death 1942 / 26919.
"GATES, Julia; 80 years old."4Newspaper - The Press, Volume LXXVIII; Issue 23681; page 1, 4 Jul 1942.
"DEATHS
GATES—On July 3, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs Belcher, 70 Edinburgh street. Spreydon, Julia, widow of the late George W. Gates and loved mother of Mrs S. Pickering. Walroa, Mrs G. Mills, North Beach, Mrs B. Vincent. Auckland, and W. B. B. Gates, 116 Peterborough street; in her 81st year. No flowers by request."
1Civil Registration, Birth - Australia, Victoria, Birth 1890; Reg. No. 24669.
WINDSOR, Jos Wm; father is Archd Wilfred; mother is Julia (Blitcher).2Civil Registration, Death - Australia, Victoria, Death 1890; Reg. No. 12486.
WINDSOR, Jos Wm; father is Archd Wilfred; mother is Julia (Biltcher).
1Civil Registration, Birth - Australia, Victoria, Marriage 1900; Reg. No. 1777.
BELCHER, Julia; and GATES, Geo Wm.
1FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Birth Dec 1861; Westbury S.; 6a; 192.
"BELCHER, Julia."2Parish Registers - England, Gloucester, Forest of Dean - St. John, page 26.
"Baptisms solemnized in the Parish of St. John Forest of Dean in the County of Gloucester in the year 1861
No. 202
When baptised - 1861 November 3
Name - Julia
Parents - Thomas and Elizabeth
Surname - Belcher
Abode - St. Whites
Father's occupation - Labourer
Ceremony performed by - F.G. Smythies."3Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Death 1942 / 26919.
"GATES, Julia; 80 years old."4Newspaper - The Press, Volume LXXVIII; Issue 23681; page 1, 4 Jul 1942.
"DEATHS
GATES—On July 3, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs Belcher, 70 Edinburgh street. Spreydon, Julia, widow of the late George W. Gates and loved mother of Mrs S. Pickering. Walroa, Mrs G. Mills, North Beach, Mrs B. Vincent. Auckland, and W. B. B. Gates, 116 Peterborough street; in her 81st year. No flowers by request."5Civil Registration, Birth - Australia, Victoria, Marriage 1900; Reg. No. 1777.
BELCHER, Julia; and GATES, Geo Wm.
1Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Marriage 1915 / 4195.
"GATES, Elizabeth Evelyn Belcher; and MILLS, Gordon Stephen."
1Civil Registration, Birth - Australia, Victoria, Birth 1892; Reg. No. 15015.
WINDSOR, Elizth Evelyn; father is Archd Wilfred; mother is Julia (Blitcher).2Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Marriage 1915 / 4195.
"GATES, Elizabeth Evelyn Belcher; and MILLS, Gordon Stephen."
1Civil Registration, Birth - Australia, Victoria, Birth 1893; Reg. No. 24082.
WINDSOR, Rhoda Julia; father is Archibald Wilf; mother is Julia (Blitcher).2Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Marriage 1935 / 5675.
"GATES, Rhoda Julia Belcher; and VINCENT, Herbert Edwin."
1Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Birth 1890 / 2076.
"BELCHER, Wallace Clifton; mother is Louisa Eugenie; father is Joseph Thomas."2Civil Registration Index - New Zealand, Death 1950 / 29923.
"BELCHER, Wallace Clifton; 60 years old."3Civil Registration Index - New Zealand, Marriage 1922 / 1049.
"GATES, Mary Ann Emma Olinda; and BELCHER, Wallace Clifton."
1Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Birth 1901 / 19029.
"GATES, Mary Ann Emma Clinda; mother is Julia; father is George William."2Civil Registration Index - New Zealand, Death 1991 / 47846.
"BELCHER, Mary Ann Emma Olinda; born 7 October 1901."3Civil Registration Index - New Zealand, Death 1991 / 47846.
"BELCHER, Mary Ann Emma Olinda; born 7 October 1901."4Civil Registration Index - New Zealand, Marriage 1922 / 1049.
"GATES, Mary Ann Emma Olinda; and BELCHER, Wallace Clifton."
1Civil Registration, Birth - Australia, Victoria, Birth 1893; Reg. No. 24081.
WINDSOR, William Bertie; father is Archibald Wilf; mother is Julia (Blitcher).2Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Marriage 1917 / 145.
"GATES, William Bertie Belcher; and PRINGLE, Phoebe Elizabeth Hilda."
Phoebe Elizabeth Hilda PRINGLE
1Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Marriage 1917 / 145.
"GATES, William Bertie Belcher; and PRINGLE, Phoebe Elizabeth Hilda."
1FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Birth Mar 1858; Westbury; 6a; 191.
"BELCHER, Joseph Thomas."2Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Death 1938 / 17274.
"BELCHER, Joseph Thomas; 78 years old."3Newspaper - New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV; Issue 23050; page 12, 30 May 1938.
"OBITUARY
MR. J. T. BELCHER [By Telegraph—OWN CORRESPONDENT] NEW PLYMOUTH, Sunday
The death has occurred of Mr. Joseph Thomas Belcher, aged 79, of Cardiff, near Stratford, who took a leading part in the inauguration of a successful system of co-operative dairying in New Zealand. Mr. Belcher was born in Gloucestershire, England, in 1859. and came to New Zealand in the ship Merope in 1874, landing at Lyttelton. A few years later he arrived in Taranaki and worked in an Inglewood sawmill in 1885. He took up a bush section on the Waingongoro road and began the work of developing virgin country. Mr. Belcher was, with others, instrumental in establishing tho first dairy factory at Cardiff, and the second in New Zealand. 53 years ago. He was a director of the Cardiff company for about 40 years, and chairman for a long period. Mr. Belcher made one of the greatest contributions to the progress of the industry when he proposed that a change should be made from the old method of paying suppliers by weight to the present method based on the butter-fat content. This change, which was effected at Cardiff nearly 40 years ago, was later adopted throughout the industry.
Deceased served on the old Ngaere Road Board, and on the Stratford County Council he represented the west riding from 1920 to 1932. He was one of the earliest members of the Cardiff School Committee, and was its chairman for many years. Other bodies and interests with which he was associated were the Taranaki Electric-Power Board, the Stratford Hospital Board, the Egmont Park Board, the Stratford Agricultural and Pastoral Association, the Stratford Racing Club and the Stratford Jersey Cattle Club. Mr. Belcher is survived by his wife and a family of 11 children."4Newspaper - Evening Post, Volume CXXV; Issue 124; page 11, 28 May 1938.
"MR. JOSEPH T. BELCHER
(By Telegraph) : (Special to the "Evening Post.")
NEW PLYMOUTH, This Day. Mr. Joseph Thomas Belcher; one of the Cardiff district's earliest settlers and a man to whom the dairy industry in New Zealand owes a great deal, died at Stratford yesterday,- aged, 78 years.
Born in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, in 1859, Mr. Belcher came to New Zealand in 1874 and a few years later took- up a bush section in Taranaki. ; With others he was .instrumental in establishing the first dairy factory at Cardiff—the second in New Zealand. That, was 53 years ago. He was a director of the Cardiff Company for about 40 years and chairman for a long period. He made one of the greatest contributions to the progress of the industry when he proposed that a change be made from the old method, of paying suppliers by weight to the present method based on butterfat content.- It .was adopted at Cardiff nearly 40 years ago. He was a member of the old Ngaere Road Board and later of the Stratford County Council. Other bodies with which he was associated included the Taranaki Electric Power Board, Stratford Hospital Board, Egmont Park Board, Stratford A. and P. Association, Stratford Racing Club, and Stratford Jersey Cattle Club."5Civil Registration Index - New Zealand, Marriage 1882 / 384.
"BELCHER, Joseph Thomas; and EVANS, Louisa Eugenia."
1FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Birth Sep 1859; Falmouth; 5c; 202.
"EVANS, Louisa Eugine."2Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Death 1940 / 27337.
"BELCHER, Louisa Eugenie; 79 years old."3Civil Registration Index - New Zealand, Marriage 1882 / 384.
"BELCHER, Joseph Thomas; and EVANS, Louisa Eugenia."