Joseph 1st married Mary Lole Wakelin (1847-1872) in 1867. Mary was a daughter of Richard Wakelin, of the 'Mercury' newspaper at Greytown. She died in Pauatahianui, giving birth to a daughter.
NZ Mail, 20 Oct 1872 - Payton
* At Pahautanui, on the 19th Oct, the wife of J. Payton, of a daughter.
* At Pahautanui, on 19th October, Mary Lole, wife of J. Payton, aged twenty five years.
Joseph next married Mary Ann Macara (1845-1924) in 1876
NOTE the different references to his birth place.
Manawatu Herald, 2 July 1910
Mr JOSEPH PAYTON There passed away at his residence, Hurlston House, Victoria Street, Masterton, yesterday, one of the best known newspaper proprietors in New Zealand. Mr Joseph Payton. The deceased gentleman had been in failing health for some time. He was born in Warwickshire, England and came to New Zealand in 1865 in the ship James Lister, He was about 70 years of age and had been a resident of Wairarapa for many years. Mr Payton was first associated with journalism in connection with the Wairarapa Standard published at Greytown by the late Mr Wakelin, another veteran journalist, whoe daughter was Mr Payton's first wife. Some thirty odd years ago Mr Payton purchased the Wairarapa Daily Times, now recognised as among the leading country newspapers in the Dominion.
Mr Payton's second wife was a sister of Mr James Macara and there are left to mourn his loss - his widow, Mrs Will Graham of Masterton, Misses Payton (2), Mr E. W. Payton of Mikimiki and Mr J. Payton, who is farming with Mr Macara. A brother of Mr Payton is principal of the Elam School of Art in Acukalnd.
NZ Times, 2 July 1910
WELL-KNOWN WAIRARAPA JOURNALIST
The death occurred this morning of Mr Joseph Payton, editor and proprietor of the 'Wairarapa Daily Times."
Mr Payton was born at St George's Crescent, Birmingham. England on February 3rd 1843. At the age of twenty-two he came to New Zealand in the sailing vessel James Lister, landing at Wellington in December 1865. Over forty years ago he accepted a position as schoolmaster at Tawa Flat, near Wellington. After leaving Tawa Flat, Mr Payton was schoolmaster at Pahautanui, but had not been there long when he decided to enter journalism. Mr Payton's first journalistic work was regular contributions from Tawa Flat and Pahautanui to the principal newspaper then published in Wellington. This journal was then edited by Mr Richard Wakelin. When Mr Wakelin purchased the "Mercury" at Greytown, Mr Payton joined him as partner. The new proprietors changed the name to "Wairarapa Standard."
Mr Payton next moved to this town, where he purchased the "Wairarapa Register: which was then published as a tri-weekly by Mr James Brown. On November 4th 1878, the journal was converted into a daily paper and the name changed to the "Wairarapa Daily." In this venture Mr Payton had in partnership with him Mr W. F. Roydhouse and Mr E. Samuel. Shortly afterwards he bought out their interests in the business. Nineteen years ago the paper was given its present title of "Wairarapa Daily Times,"
NZ Mail, 20 Oct 1872 - Payton
* At Pahautanui, on the 19th Oct, the wife of J. Payton, of a daughter.
* At Pahautanui, on 19th October, Mary Lole, wife of J. Payton, aged twenty five years.
Joseph next married Mary Ann Macara (1845-1924) in 1876
NOTE the different references to his birth place.
Manawatu Herald, 2 July 1910
Mr JOSEPH PAYTON There passed away at his residence, Hurlston House, Victoria Street, Masterton, yesterday, one of the best known newspaper proprietors in New Zealand. Mr Joseph Payton. The deceased gentleman had been in failing health for some time. He was born in Warwickshire, England and came to New Zealand in 1865 in the ship James Lister, He was about 70 years of age and had been a resident of Wairarapa for many years. Mr Payton was first associated with journalism in connection with the Wairarapa Standard published at Greytown by the late Mr Wakelin, another veteran journalist, whoe daughter was Mr Payton's first wife. Some thirty odd years ago Mr Payton purchased the Wairarapa Daily Times, now recognised as among the leading country newspapers in the Dominion.
Mr Payton's second wife was a sister of Mr James Macara and there are left to mourn his loss - his widow, Mrs Will Graham of Masterton, Misses Payton (2), Mr E. W. Payton of Mikimiki and Mr J. Payton, who is farming with Mr Macara. A brother of Mr Payton is principal of the Elam School of Art in Acukalnd.
NZ Times, 2 July 1910
WELL-KNOWN WAIRARAPA JOURNALIST
The death occurred this morning of Mr Joseph Payton, editor and proprietor of the 'Wairarapa Daily Times."
Mr Payton was born at St George's Crescent, Birmingham. England on February 3rd 1843. At the age of twenty-two he came to New Zealand in the sailing vessel James Lister, landing at Wellington in December 1865. Over forty years ago he accepted a position as schoolmaster at Tawa Flat, near Wellington. After leaving Tawa Flat, Mr Payton was schoolmaster at Pahautanui, but had not been there long when he decided to enter journalism. Mr Payton's first journalistic work was regular contributions from Tawa Flat and Pahautanui to the principal newspaper then published in Wellington. This journal was then edited by Mr Richard Wakelin. When Mr Wakelin purchased the "Mercury" at Greytown, Mr Payton joined him as partner. The new proprietors changed the name to "Wairarapa Standard."
Mr Payton next moved to this town, where he purchased the "Wairarapa Register: which was then published as a tri-weekly by Mr James Brown. On November 4th 1878, the journal was converted into a daily paper and the name changed to the "Wairarapa Daily." In this venture Mr Payton had in partnership with him Mr W. F. Roydhouse and Mr E. Samuel. Shortly afterwards he bought out their interests in the business. Nineteen years ago the paper was given its present title of "Wairarapa Daily Times,"
Joseph 1st married Mary Lole Wakelin (1847-1872) in 1867. Mary was a daughter of Richard Wakelin, of the 'Mercury' newspaper at Greytown. She died in Pauatahianui, giving birth to a daughter.
NZ Mail, 20 Oct 1872 - Payton
* At Pahautanui, on the 19th Oct, the wife of J. Payton, of a daughter.
* At Pahautanui, on 19th October, Mary Lole, wife of J. Payton, aged twenty five years.
Joseph next married Mary Ann Macara (1845-1924) in 1876
NOTE the different references to his birth place.
Manawatu Herald, 2 July 1910
Mr JOSEPH PAYTON There passed away at his residence, Hurlston House, Victoria Street, Masterton, yesterday, one of the best known newspaper proprietors in New Zealand. Mr Joseph Payton. The deceased gentleman had been in failing health for some time. He was born in Warwickshire, England and came to New Zealand in 1865 in the ship James Lister, He was about 70 years of age and had been a resident of Wairarapa for many years. Mr Payton was first associated with journalism in connection with the Wairarapa Standard published at Greytown by the late Mr Wakelin, another veteran journalist, whoe daughter was Mr Payton's first wife. Some thirty odd years ago Mr Payton purchased the Wairarapa Daily Times, now recognised as among the leading country newspapers in the Dominion.
Mr Payton's second wife was a sister of Mr James Macara and there are left to mourn his loss - his widow, Mrs Will Graham of Masterton, Misses Payton (2), Mr E. W. Payton of Mikimiki and Mr J. Payton, who is farming with Mr Macara. A brother of Mr Payton is principal of the Elam School of Art in Acukalnd.
NZ Times, 2 July 1910
WELL-KNOWN WAIRARAPA JOURNALIST
The death occurred this morning of Mr Joseph Payton, editor and proprietor of the 'Wairarapa Daily Times."
Mr Payton was born at St George's Crescent, Birmingham. England on February 3rd 1843. At the age of twenty-two he came to New Zealand in the sailing vessel James Lister, landing at Wellington in December 1865. Over forty years ago he accepted a position as schoolmaster at Tawa Flat, near Wellington. After leaving Tawa Flat, Mr Payton was schoolmaster at Pahautanui, but had not been there long when he decided to enter journalism. Mr Payton's first journalistic work was regular contributions from Tawa Flat and Pahautanui to the principal newspaper then published in Wellington. This journal was then edited by Mr Richard Wakelin. When Mr Wakelin purchased the "Mercury" at Greytown, Mr Payton joined him as partner. The new proprietors changed the name to "Wairarapa Standard."
Mr Payton next moved to this town, where he purchased the "Wairarapa Register: which was then published as a tri-weekly by Mr James Brown. On November 4th 1878, the journal was converted into a daily paper and the name changed to the "Wairarapa Daily." In this venture Mr Payton had in partnership with him Mr W. F. Roydhouse and Mr E. Samuel. Shortly afterwards he bought out their interests in the business. Nineteen years ago the paper was given its present title of "Wairarapa Daily Times,"
NZ Mail, 20 Oct 1872 - Payton
* At Pahautanui, on the 19th Oct, the wife of J. Payton, of a daughter.
* At Pahautanui, on 19th October, Mary Lole, wife of J. Payton, aged twenty five years.
Joseph next married Mary Ann Macara (1845-1924) in 1876
NOTE the different references to his birth place.
Manawatu Herald, 2 July 1910
Mr JOSEPH PAYTON There passed away at his residence, Hurlston House, Victoria Street, Masterton, yesterday, one of the best known newspaper proprietors in New Zealand. Mr Joseph Payton. The deceased gentleman had been in failing health for some time. He was born in Warwickshire, England and came to New Zealand in 1865 in the ship James Lister, He was about 70 years of age and had been a resident of Wairarapa for many years. Mr Payton was first associated with journalism in connection with the Wairarapa Standard published at Greytown by the late Mr Wakelin, another veteran journalist, whoe daughter was Mr Payton's first wife. Some thirty odd years ago Mr Payton purchased the Wairarapa Daily Times, now recognised as among the leading country newspapers in the Dominion.
Mr Payton's second wife was a sister of Mr James Macara and there are left to mourn his loss - his widow, Mrs Will Graham of Masterton, Misses Payton (2), Mr E. W. Payton of Mikimiki and Mr J. Payton, who is farming with Mr Macara. A brother of Mr Payton is principal of the Elam School of Art in Acukalnd.
NZ Times, 2 July 1910
WELL-KNOWN WAIRARAPA JOURNALIST
The death occurred this morning of Mr Joseph Payton, editor and proprietor of the 'Wairarapa Daily Times."
Mr Payton was born at St George's Crescent, Birmingham. England on February 3rd 1843. At the age of twenty-two he came to New Zealand in the sailing vessel James Lister, landing at Wellington in December 1865. Over forty years ago he accepted a position as schoolmaster at Tawa Flat, near Wellington. After leaving Tawa Flat, Mr Payton was schoolmaster at Pahautanui, but had not been there long when he decided to enter journalism. Mr Payton's first journalistic work was regular contributions from Tawa Flat and Pahautanui to the principal newspaper then published in Wellington. This journal was then edited by Mr Richard Wakelin. When Mr Wakelin purchased the "Mercury" at Greytown, Mr Payton joined him as partner. The new proprietors changed the name to "Wairarapa Standard."
Mr Payton next moved to this town, where he purchased the "Wairarapa Register: which was then published as a tri-weekly by Mr James Brown. On November 4th 1878, the journal was converted into a daily paper and the name changed to the "Wairarapa Daily." In this venture Mr Payton had in partnership with him Mr W. F. Roydhouse and Mr E. Samuel. Shortly afterwards he bought out their interests in the business. Nineteen years ago the paper was given its present title of "Wairarapa Daily Times,"
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