Mr. Henry Lewis, to whose death, at the age of 94 years, reference was made in last evening's issue, had the ups and downs of pioneer life during his 60 years' residence in New Zealand. He was, at times, trading, gold mining, in the timber business, flax milling, hotelkeeping, and farming. Throughout his long life, Mr. Lewis was of a benevolent disposition, and his timely assistance benefited many people. Deceased leaves a family of nine to mourn their loss —Mrs. Storey, Woodstock, Te Awamutu; Mrs. Hyams and Miss Lewis, 41, Park Road; Mrs. Sinclaire, England; Mr. B. Lewis, Wellington; Mr. D. Lewis, Sydney; Mr. H. Lewis, county clerk, Matamata; Mr. S. Lewis, barrister and solicitor, Cambridge; Dr. L. A. Lewis, London; and a number of grandchildren. (Auckland Star, June 2, 1923)
Henry Lewis is buried in a family plot together with
Fanny Lewis d 7 Aug 1913 aged 71
Lily Lewis d 15th May 1906 aged 35 years
Arthur Nathan Lewis d 3rd Oct 1888 aged 9 years
Rita Lewis d Aug 15th 1887 aged 2 years
Contributor: Janice Dunbar (47518693) • [email protected]
Mr. Henry Lewis, to whose death, at the age of 94 years, reference was made in last evening's issue, had the ups and downs of pioneer life during his 60 years' residence in New Zealand. He was, at times, trading, gold mining, in the timber business, flax milling, hotelkeeping, and farming. Throughout his long life, Mr. Lewis was of a benevolent disposition, and his timely assistance benefited many people. Deceased leaves a family of nine to mourn their loss —Mrs. Storey, Woodstock, Te Awamutu; Mrs. Hyams and Miss Lewis, 41, Park Road; Mrs. Sinclaire, England; Mr. B. Lewis, Wellington; Mr. D. Lewis, Sydney; Mr. H. Lewis, county clerk, Matamata; Mr. S. Lewis, barrister and solicitor, Cambridge; Dr. L. A. Lewis, London; and a number of grandchildren. (Auckland Star, June 2, 1923)
Henry Lewis is buried in a family plot together with
Fanny Lewis d 7 Aug 1913 aged 71
Lily Lewis d 15th May 1906 aged 35 years
Arthur Nathan Lewis d 3rd Oct 1888 aged 9 years
Rita Lewis d Aug 15th 1887 aged 2 years
Contributor: Janice Dunbar (47518693) • [email protected]
Inscription
Sacred to the memory of
Henry Lewis
Husband of the late
Fanny Lewis
Who departed this life
May 29th 1923
Sivan 16th 5683
Aged 94 years
May his soul rest in peace
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