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James Grant

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James Grant

Birth
Death
25 Jun 1932 (aged 80–81)
Palmerston North City, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand
Burial
Woodville, Tararua District, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand Add to Map
Plot
Grave 58, Block 14
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James married Cecilia Scott in 1896
James was the 10th Mayor of Woodville 1912-1914

Wanganui Chronicle, 1 July 1932
The death has occurred at Palmerston North at the age of 81 years of Mr James Grant, formerly of Woodville. Mr Grant settled at Woodville in the early 'nineties and was engaged in droving and farming, taking a keen interest in stud stock. He was a recognised authority on Shorthorn stock. Mr Grant did valuable work in connection with the Woodville Agricultural and Pastoral Association. After serving for a term on the Woodville Borough Council he was elected Mayor, holding office during 1912 and 1913. For three years preceding his death Mr Grant lived in retirement at Palmerston North. He is survived by his wife and one child.

The friends of the late James Grant are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave the Public Hospital to-day (Monday), June 27th, 1932, at 2 p.m., for the Woodville Cemetery, arriving there at about 3 p.m.
James married Cecilia Scott in 1896
James was the 10th Mayor of Woodville 1912-1914

Wanganui Chronicle, 1 July 1932
The death has occurred at Palmerston North at the age of 81 years of Mr James Grant, formerly of Woodville. Mr Grant settled at Woodville in the early 'nineties and was engaged in droving and farming, taking a keen interest in stud stock. He was a recognised authority on Shorthorn stock. Mr Grant did valuable work in connection with the Woodville Agricultural and Pastoral Association. After serving for a term on the Woodville Borough Council he was elected Mayor, holding office during 1912 and 1913. For three years preceding his death Mr Grant lived in retirement at Palmerston North. He is survived by his wife and one child.

The friends of the late James Grant are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave the Public Hospital to-day (Monday), June 27th, 1932, at 2 p.m., for the Woodville Cemetery, arriving there at about 3 p.m.

Inscription

In Loving Memory Of
CECILIA
Beloved Wife Of
JAMES GRANT
Died 13th Sept 1921
Aged 65 Years
~ And ~
JAMES GRANT
Died 25th June 1932
Aged 81 Years

Gravesite Details

Undertaker: Fletcher Hall



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  • Added: Apr 2, 2009
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35451833/james-grant: accessed ), memorial page for James Grant (1851–25 Jun 1932), Find a Grave Memorial ID 35451833, citing Old Gorge Cemetery, Woodville, Tararua District, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand; Maintained by pkg (contributor 46968786).