The Wood Family

Elizabeth (Wood) Christian

Elizabeth (Wood) Christian
Elizabeth (Wood) Christian
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Birth: 1846, in Landport, Hampshire, England

Father: Henry Green Wood

Mother: Naomi (Funnell) Wood

Married: James Jesse Christian on 26 December 1867, in the house of Mr. Wood, Durban, Natal, South Africa
James Christian is recorded as a bachelor, aged 24. He is a saddler, resident in PMaritzburg. Elizabeth Wood is recorded as a spinster, aged 21, resident in Durban. The marriage was witnessed by Henry Green Wood, Arthur Stead and Selina Wood.

Children: Death: 9 January 1922, at 317 Florida Road, Durban, Natal, South Africa
Elizabeth Christian born Wood is recorded as a widow, aged 75 years and 9 months, born in Southampton, England, the daughter of Henry Green Wood and Naomi Wood. She was married to James Jesse Christian who died on 27 July 1903. Elizabeth's cause of death is listed as carcinoma of the liver and stomach, of duration 2 years. The place of burial is listed as General Cemetery Durban.

Burial: General cemetery, Durban, Natal, South Africa

Will: dated 29 July 1916, held in Pietermaritzburg Estate Files #20920
  This is the last Will and Testament of me Elizabeth Christian of Durban in the county of Durban made this twenty ninth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and sixteen.
  I hereby revoke all Willis made by me at any time heretofore. I appoint Arthur Harold Christian of Russell Street, Durban, Engineer, to be my Executor, and direct that all my debts and funeral expenses shall be paid as soon as conveniently may be after my decease.
  I give and bequeath unto my daughter Louisa Ann Chapman, gold brooch set with garnets, unto my daughter Alice Lees, Nugget brooch with chain, unto my daughter-in-law Dolly Christian, gold watch + chain, unto my daughter-in-law Irene Christian, rung set with garnets, unto my daughter-in-law Lily Christian, ring set with small stones unto my grand-daughter Ada Christian, gold bracelet, unto my grandson Harold Chapman silver watch. My personal effects to be divided between my daughters Louisa Ann Chapman and Alice Lees. The remainder of my property and money, after all debts are paid, to be equally divided between my children Louisa Ann Chapman, Alice Lees, William Christian, Arthur Harold Christian & Robert Henry Christian.
    E. Christian
Signed by the said testator Elizabeth Christian in the presence of us, present at the same time, and at her request, in her presence and in the presence of each other, have subscribed our names as witnesses.
S. W. Holmes  Durban
Sarah Pleidrup  Durban      

Census:
1851: South Front, St Marys, Hampshire
1861: Edward Street, St Marylebone, Middlesex

Sources:

Henry Green Wood

Birth: 1815/6, in Emsworth, Hampshire, England

Baptism: 6 October 1816, in  Westbourne, Sussex, England

Father: John Wood

Mother: Elizabeth (_____) Wood

Married: Naomi Funnell on 18 November 1838, in St Mary, Alverstoke, Hampshire, England
Henry Green Wood is recorded as single, the son of John Wood, a mariner. Henry is a cabinet maker, resident in Gosport. Naomi Funnell is recorded as single, the daughter of Thomas Funnell, excise officer, resident in Gosport. The marriage was witnessed by Thomas Funnell and Amelia Mansbridge.

Children: Occupation: Cabinet Maker

Notes: Henry Wood emigrated to Natal and was followed by his wife, Naomi and five of their children (Selina, Elizabeth, Henry, William and Sarah) who arrived in Durban on 25 February 1865 aboard the Tugela. Surety of £55 was stood by Henry Wood, cabinet maker and Martin Short, storekeeper of Pietermaritzburg (Martin Short was married to Naomi's niece, Ellen Ford).

Death:
Henry is possibly the "Henry William Wood" who died in the Carnarvon hospital, Kimberley, Cape Colony, on 17 November 1883. That Henry's death notice and probate proceedings list him as a cabinet maker, aged 70, born in England. He was married, with several children "living in Natal particulars cannot be ascertained at present".

Census & Addresses:
1838: Gosport, Hampshire   (marriage record)
1841: Dock Row, Portsea, Hampshire
1851: South Front, St Marys, Hampshire
1861: Edward Street, St Marylebone, Middlesex

Sources:
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