1st of 14 known children of James Grant & Rebecca Moodie who married 1 Sep 1859 in Perthshire, Scotland.
John married Charlotte Elizabeth Marryatt (1858-1953) at St John's Church, Milton, Otago 30 April 1878
Their children
1879 - 1924 Edward Marryatt 'Todd' Grant (+Lee, died Transvaal SA)
1880 - 1961 Milton Reid 'Budge' Grant (+Dunning)
1882 - 1957 Mabel Stuart Grant (Journalist)
1888 - 1969 Gladys Florence Nevill Grant (didn't marry)
1889 - 1962 Noel Gordon Grant (+Bolton)
1891 - 1974 Desmond Arthur Grant (+Davey)
1894 - 1933 Dorothy Charlotte Grant (+Thorburn)
1899 - 1973 Marjorie Gertrude Mary Grant (+Cowper)
Woodville Examiner, 24 May 1916
GRANT - On May 23rd, at his residence 'Grantully.' McLean St., Woodville, John, beloved husband of Charlotte Elizabeth Grant, aged 65 years.
THE EXAMINER has lost its chief. For nearly a quarter of a century its columns have been conducted by one figure. There are those among our readers to whom THE EXAMINER is welcome chiefly through this association. The tie is broken. At 11.30 last night Mr John Grant passed away.
Woodville Examiner, 24 May 1916 - The Late Mr John Grant
Although it was known that Mr John Grant had been seriously ill for a long time his death last night came as a shock to his family and friends and the news was received in Woodville with unfeigned grief by all classes of the community.
The deceased gentleman by his many sterling qualities has endeared himself to all who knew him, whether in business or in his character of genial and most kindly host. In all parts of New Zealand he is esteemed as a pressman above petty aim and party politics. Memories of his young manhood cling to parts of the South island and many of Otago's prominent citizens speak with kindling eyes of young John Grant; as an athlete, as a sportsman, as a musical man with a gift of song such as is rarely heard.
The late John Grant was born at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland, on 24th November 1850. He came to New Zealand at the age of twelve and, landing with his parents at the Bluff spent his youth in Southland. Becoming a journalist he settled in Lawrence but on accepting the management of the Bruce Herald removed to Milton where he married. Twenty-five years ago he came to Woodville and was associated for a short time with Mr Haggly on 'The Examiner'. For twenty years he has been proprietor of this paper,
In this character his genial good fellowship, his manliness and his extraordinary kindness made for him friends both far and near. That he had no mere acquaintance, indeed, but innumerable friends is evidenced by the fact that it is not regret that is felt in Woodville to-day but very actual and general grief.
The late Mr Grant in addition to the very lively interest he took in all local maters, was for many years a prominent member of the Woodville A. and P. Association, the Jockey Club and the Domain Board. His services in the past in connection with music are remembered by many with pleasure; and indeed his interest in Woodville and the Woodville district were evidenced to the last.
The deceased gentleman leaves a widow and a family of eight to mourn him. Two of his sons, Lieut. Noel and Desmond Grant are at the front and Messrs E. M. and M. R. Grant are practicing as solicitors, one in South Africa and the other at Napier.
Woodville Examiner, 29 May 1916
A meeting of the Patriotic Committee was held in the Council Chambers, His Worship the Mayor in the chair, stated that before the correspondence was taken he thought it was only fitting that, at their first opportunity they should pass a vote of sympathy to Mrs John Grant and family in their sad loss. The late Mr Grant had been a member of the society and had always taken an active interest in any matter affecting the good of the district.
Lieut-Col Stevenson said that he had known the late Mr Grant for over 20 years and he had always found him such a thoroughly sympathetic man, a very man's man, he seconded the motion which was passed in silence, all standing.
THE FUNERAL Few happenings are so utterly dispiriting as a funeral, even when the sun shines gloriously the average mind cannot shake off the feeling of gloom, but when a constant, steady, drizzling rain weeps over Mother earth the depression becomes acute. Thus it was yesterday afternoon when the last sad rites were being accorded to all that remained of the once bright and manly form of the late John Grant, the vast assemblage of sorrowing friends felt that even the elements mourned in sympathy. After a short delay the coffin, borne by the employees of THE EXAMINER Office and close friends, literally covered with wreaths sent by sorrowing and sympathetic friends was placed in the hearse and the long, slow procession to the cemetery began. passing down the streets so frequently traversed by him who now rested peacefully, one was pleased to note the crowds on the footpaths eager to show their sympathy, even if only by coming to have a last glimpse of the cortege. On arrival at the hillside cemetery, the Rev Canon Eccles led the way to the grave and read in a quivering voice the solemn and beautiful funeral service of the Anglican Church, after which the coffin with its precious burden was lowered to its final resting place and there in a beautiful situation under the spreading boughs of a grand young oak tree lies all that remains of as loyal a Britisher, as manly a man and as true a friend as ever passed the portals of that pretty little graveyard. There, side-by-side with many of the good old pioneers of the Woodville district , we leave our dear old friend, who has finished his course and awaits the "breaking of the day."
John married Charlotte Elizabeth Marryatt (1858-1953) at St John's Church, Milton, Otago 30 April 1878
Their children
1879 - 1924 Edward Marryatt 'Todd' Grant (+Lee, died Transvaal SA)
1880 - 1961 Milton Reid 'Budge' Grant (+Dunning)
1882 - 1957 Mabel Stuart Grant (Journalist)
1888 - 1969 Gladys Florence Nevill Grant (didn't marry)
1889 - 1962 Noel Gordon Grant (+Bolton)
1891 - 1974 Desmond Arthur Grant (+Davey)
1894 - 1933 Dorothy Charlotte Grant (+Thorburn)
1899 - 1973 Marjorie Gertrude Mary Grant (+Cowper)
Woodville Examiner, 24 May 1916
GRANT - On May 23rd, at his residence 'Grantully.' McLean St., Woodville, John, beloved husband of Charlotte Elizabeth Grant, aged 65 years.
THE EXAMINER has lost its chief. For nearly a quarter of a century its columns have been conducted by one figure. There are those among our readers to whom THE EXAMINER is welcome chiefly through this association. The tie is broken. At 11.30 last night Mr John Grant passed away.
Woodville Examiner, 24 May 1916 - The Late Mr John Grant
Although it was known that Mr John Grant had been seriously ill for a long time his death last night came as a shock to his family and friends and the news was received in Woodville with unfeigned grief by all classes of the community.
The deceased gentleman by his many sterling qualities has endeared himself to all who knew him, whether in business or in his character of genial and most kindly host. In all parts of New Zealand he is esteemed as a pressman above petty aim and party politics. Memories of his young manhood cling to parts of the South island and many of Otago's prominent citizens speak with kindling eyes of young John Grant; as an athlete, as a sportsman, as a musical man with a gift of song such as is rarely heard.
The late John Grant was born at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland, on 24th November 1850. He came to New Zealand at the age of twelve and, landing with his parents at the Bluff spent his youth in Southland. Becoming a journalist he settled in Lawrence but on accepting the management of the Bruce Herald removed to Milton where he married. Twenty-five years ago he came to Woodville and was associated for a short time with Mr Haggly on 'The Examiner'. For twenty years he has been proprietor of this paper,
In this character his genial good fellowship, his manliness and his extraordinary kindness made for him friends both far and near. That he had no mere acquaintance, indeed, but innumerable friends is evidenced by the fact that it is not regret that is felt in Woodville to-day but very actual and general grief.
The late Mr Grant in addition to the very lively interest he took in all local maters, was for many years a prominent member of the Woodville A. and P. Association, the Jockey Club and the Domain Board. His services in the past in connection with music are remembered by many with pleasure; and indeed his interest in Woodville and the Woodville district were evidenced to the last.
The deceased gentleman leaves a widow and a family of eight to mourn him. Two of his sons, Lieut. Noel and Desmond Grant are at the front and Messrs E. M. and M. R. Grant are practicing as solicitors, one in South Africa and the other at Napier.
Woodville Examiner, 29 May 1916
A meeting of the Patriotic Committee was held in the Council Chambers, His Worship the Mayor in the chair, stated that before the correspondence was taken he thought it was only fitting that, at their first opportunity they should pass a vote of sympathy to Mrs John Grant and family in their sad loss. The late Mr Grant had been a member of the society and had always taken an active interest in any matter affecting the good of the district.
Lieut-Col Stevenson said that he had known the late Mr Grant for over 20 years and he had always found him such a thoroughly sympathetic man, a very man's man, he seconded the motion which was passed in silence, all standing.
THE FUNERAL Few happenings are so utterly dispiriting as a funeral, even when the sun shines gloriously the average mind cannot shake off the feeling of gloom, but when a constant, steady, drizzling rain weeps over Mother earth the depression becomes acute. Thus it was yesterday afternoon when the last sad rites were being accorded to all that remained of the once bright and manly form of the late John Grant, the vast assemblage of sorrowing friends felt that even the elements mourned in sympathy. After a short delay the coffin, borne by the employees of THE EXAMINER Office and close friends, literally covered with wreaths sent by sorrowing and sympathetic friends was placed in the hearse and the long, slow procession to the cemetery began. passing down the streets so frequently traversed by him who now rested peacefully, one was pleased to note the crowds on the footpaths eager to show their sympathy, even if only by coming to have a last glimpse of the cortege. On arrival at the hillside cemetery, the Rev Canon Eccles led the way to the grave and read in a quivering voice the solemn and beautiful funeral service of the Anglican Church, after which the coffin with its precious burden was lowered to its final resting place and there in a beautiful situation under the spreading boughs of a grand young oak tree lies all that remains of as loyal a Britisher, as manly a man and as true a friend as ever passed the portals of that pretty little graveyard. There, side-by-side with many of the good old pioneers of the Woodville district , we leave our dear old friend, who has finished his course and awaits the "breaking of the day."
1st of 14 known children of James Grant & Rebecca Moodie who married 1 Sep 1859 in Perthshire, Scotland.
John married Charlotte Elizabeth Marryatt (1858-1953) at St John's Church, Milton, Otago 30 April 1878
Their children
1879 - 1924 Edward Marryatt 'Todd' Grant (+Lee, died Transvaal SA)
1880 - 1961 Milton Reid 'Budge' Grant (+Dunning)
1882 - 1957 Mabel Stuart Grant (Journalist)
1888 - 1969 Gladys Florence Nevill Grant (didn't marry)
1889 - 1962 Noel Gordon Grant (+Bolton)
1891 - 1974 Desmond Arthur Grant (+Davey)
1894 - 1933 Dorothy Charlotte Grant (+Thorburn)
1899 - 1973 Marjorie Gertrude Mary Grant (+Cowper)
Woodville Examiner, 24 May 1916
GRANT - On May 23rd, at his residence 'Grantully.' McLean St., Woodville, John, beloved husband of Charlotte Elizabeth Grant, aged 65 years.
THE EXAMINER has lost its chief. For nearly a quarter of a century its columns have been conducted by one figure. There are those among our readers to whom THE EXAMINER is welcome chiefly through this association. The tie is broken. At 11.30 last night Mr John Grant passed away.
Woodville Examiner, 24 May 1916 - The Late Mr John Grant
Although it was known that Mr John Grant had been seriously ill for a long time his death last night came as a shock to his family and friends and the news was received in Woodville with unfeigned grief by all classes of the community.
The deceased gentleman by his many sterling qualities has endeared himself to all who knew him, whether in business or in his character of genial and most kindly host. In all parts of New Zealand he is esteemed as a pressman above petty aim and party politics. Memories of his young manhood cling to parts of the South island and many of Otago's prominent citizens speak with kindling eyes of young John Grant; as an athlete, as a sportsman, as a musical man with a gift of song such as is rarely heard.
The late John Grant was born at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland, on 24th November 1850. He came to New Zealand at the age of twelve and, landing with his parents at the Bluff spent his youth in Southland. Becoming a journalist he settled in Lawrence but on accepting the management of the Bruce Herald removed to Milton where he married. Twenty-five years ago he came to Woodville and was associated for a short time with Mr Haggly on 'The Examiner'. For twenty years he has been proprietor of this paper,
In this character his genial good fellowship, his manliness and his extraordinary kindness made for him friends both far and near. That he had no mere acquaintance, indeed, but innumerable friends is evidenced by the fact that it is not regret that is felt in Woodville to-day but very actual and general grief.
The late Mr Grant in addition to the very lively interest he took in all local maters, was for many years a prominent member of the Woodville A. and P. Association, the Jockey Club and the Domain Board. His services in the past in connection with music are remembered by many with pleasure; and indeed his interest in Woodville and the Woodville district were evidenced to the last.
The deceased gentleman leaves a widow and a family of eight to mourn him. Two of his sons, Lieut. Noel and Desmond Grant are at the front and Messrs E. M. and M. R. Grant are practicing as solicitors, one in South Africa and the other at Napier.
Woodville Examiner, 29 May 1916
A meeting of the Patriotic Committee was held in the Council Chambers, His Worship the Mayor in the chair, stated that before the correspondence was taken he thought it was only fitting that, at their first opportunity they should pass a vote of sympathy to Mrs John Grant and family in their sad loss. The late Mr Grant had been a member of the society and had always taken an active interest in any matter affecting the good of the district.
Lieut-Col Stevenson said that he had known the late Mr Grant for over 20 years and he had always found him such a thoroughly sympathetic man, a very man's man, he seconded the motion which was passed in silence, all standing.
THE FUNERAL Few happenings are so utterly dispiriting as a funeral, even when the sun shines gloriously the average mind cannot shake off the feeling of gloom, but when a constant, steady, drizzling rain weeps over Mother earth the depression becomes acute. Thus it was yesterday afternoon when the last sad rites were being accorded to all that remained of the once bright and manly form of the late John Grant, the vast assemblage of sorrowing friends felt that even the elements mourned in sympathy. After a short delay the coffin, borne by the employees of THE EXAMINER Office and close friends, literally covered with wreaths sent by sorrowing and sympathetic friends was placed in the hearse and the long, slow procession to the cemetery began. passing down the streets so frequently traversed by him who now rested peacefully, one was pleased to note the crowds on the footpaths eager to show their sympathy, even if only by coming to have a last glimpse of the cortege. On arrival at the hillside cemetery, the Rev Canon Eccles led the way to the grave and read in a quivering voice the solemn and beautiful funeral service of the Anglican Church, after which the coffin with its precious burden was lowered to its final resting place and there in a beautiful situation under the spreading boughs of a grand young oak tree lies all that remains of as loyal a Britisher, as manly a man and as true a friend as ever passed the portals of that pretty little graveyard. There, side-by-side with many of the good old pioneers of the Woodville district , we leave our dear old friend, who has finished his course and awaits the "breaking of the day."
John married Charlotte Elizabeth Marryatt (1858-1953) at St John's Church, Milton, Otago 30 April 1878
Their children
1879 - 1924 Edward Marryatt 'Todd' Grant (+Lee, died Transvaal SA)
1880 - 1961 Milton Reid 'Budge' Grant (+Dunning)
1882 - 1957 Mabel Stuart Grant (Journalist)
1888 - 1969 Gladys Florence Nevill Grant (didn't marry)
1889 - 1962 Noel Gordon Grant (+Bolton)
1891 - 1974 Desmond Arthur Grant (+Davey)
1894 - 1933 Dorothy Charlotte Grant (+Thorburn)
1899 - 1973 Marjorie Gertrude Mary Grant (+Cowper)
Woodville Examiner, 24 May 1916
GRANT - On May 23rd, at his residence 'Grantully.' McLean St., Woodville, John, beloved husband of Charlotte Elizabeth Grant, aged 65 years.
THE EXAMINER has lost its chief. For nearly a quarter of a century its columns have been conducted by one figure. There are those among our readers to whom THE EXAMINER is welcome chiefly through this association. The tie is broken. At 11.30 last night Mr John Grant passed away.
Woodville Examiner, 24 May 1916 - The Late Mr John Grant
Although it was known that Mr John Grant had been seriously ill for a long time his death last night came as a shock to his family and friends and the news was received in Woodville with unfeigned grief by all classes of the community.
The deceased gentleman by his many sterling qualities has endeared himself to all who knew him, whether in business or in his character of genial and most kindly host. In all parts of New Zealand he is esteemed as a pressman above petty aim and party politics. Memories of his young manhood cling to parts of the South island and many of Otago's prominent citizens speak with kindling eyes of young John Grant; as an athlete, as a sportsman, as a musical man with a gift of song such as is rarely heard.
The late John Grant was born at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland, on 24th November 1850. He came to New Zealand at the age of twelve and, landing with his parents at the Bluff spent his youth in Southland. Becoming a journalist he settled in Lawrence but on accepting the management of the Bruce Herald removed to Milton where he married. Twenty-five years ago he came to Woodville and was associated for a short time with Mr Haggly on 'The Examiner'. For twenty years he has been proprietor of this paper,
In this character his genial good fellowship, his manliness and his extraordinary kindness made for him friends both far and near. That he had no mere acquaintance, indeed, but innumerable friends is evidenced by the fact that it is not regret that is felt in Woodville to-day but very actual and general grief.
The late Mr Grant in addition to the very lively interest he took in all local maters, was for many years a prominent member of the Woodville A. and P. Association, the Jockey Club and the Domain Board. His services in the past in connection with music are remembered by many with pleasure; and indeed his interest in Woodville and the Woodville district were evidenced to the last.
The deceased gentleman leaves a widow and a family of eight to mourn him. Two of his sons, Lieut. Noel and Desmond Grant are at the front and Messrs E. M. and M. R. Grant are practicing as solicitors, one in South Africa and the other at Napier.
Woodville Examiner, 29 May 1916
A meeting of the Patriotic Committee was held in the Council Chambers, His Worship the Mayor in the chair, stated that before the correspondence was taken he thought it was only fitting that, at their first opportunity they should pass a vote of sympathy to Mrs John Grant and family in their sad loss. The late Mr Grant had been a member of the society and had always taken an active interest in any matter affecting the good of the district.
Lieut-Col Stevenson said that he had known the late Mr Grant for over 20 years and he had always found him such a thoroughly sympathetic man, a very man's man, he seconded the motion which was passed in silence, all standing.
THE FUNERAL Few happenings are so utterly dispiriting as a funeral, even when the sun shines gloriously the average mind cannot shake off the feeling of gloom, but when a constant, steady, drizzling rain weeps over Mother earth the depression becomes acute. Thus it was yesterday afternoon when the last sad rites were being accorded to all that remained of the once bright and manly form of the late John Grant, the vast assemblage of sorrowing friends felt that even the elements mourned in sympathy. After a short delay the coffin, borne by the employees of THE EXAMINER Office and close friends, literally covered with wreaths sent by sorrowing and sympathetic friends was placed in the hearse and the long, slow procession to the cemetery began. passing down the streets so frequently traversed by him who now rested peacefully, one was pleased to note the crowds on the footpaths eager to show their sympathy, even if only by coming to have a last glimpse of the cortege. On arrival at the hillside cemetery, the Rev Canon Eccles led the way to the grave and read in a quivering voice the solemn and beautiful funeral service of the Anglican Church, after which the coffin with its precious burden was lowered to its final resting place and there in a beautiful situation under the spreading boughs of a grand young oak tree lies all that remains of as loyal a Britisher, as manly a man and as true a friend as ever passed the portals of that pretty little graveyard. There, side-by-side with many of the good old pioneers of the Woodville district , we leave our dear old friend, who has finished his course and awaits the "breaking of the day."
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In Loving Memory Of
JOHN GRANT
Who Died At Woodville
March 23 1916
Aged 65 Years
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Funeral Officiator: Rev John Charles Eccles
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