Tommima (various spelling) was born in Harray , Orkney, to Thomas Johnstone Of Quoykea & Charlotte Louttit of Nettletar.
Tommima married John Spence (1841-1887) of Runas and Jubadie in Harray on 22 Dec 1864.
their children
1866 - 1903 John Spence (+Burns)
. emigrated to Canada, died in Ontario
1868 - 1941 William Spence (+McClure)
. Rev Spence emigrated to NZ and moved to Australia. He died in Chartswood, NSW
1871 - 1963 Tommina Spence (+Swanney)
. emigrated to NZ, married John Swanney in 1891 & had 4 children. She died in Mangatainoka
1874 - 1956 Jane 'Jean' Spence (+Forrest)
. emigrated to NZ, married Cuthbert Symn Forrest (18882-1948) in her mother's home Franklin Rd, Woodville on 27 Oct 1909
1877 - 1928 Thomas Spence
. went to South Africa and died at Eastern Cape, SA
1879 - 1966 Matthew Spence (+Browne)
. Emigrated to NZ, married Isabella Browne 30 Dec 1903 in Dunedin and died in Wellington Hospital
1881 - 1972 Ellen/Helen Spence (+McCristell )
. emigrated to NZ, married Thomas McCristall (1873-1946) in 1910
1883 - 1928 James Spence
. emigrated to NZ and died at Franklin Road, Woodville
John died in Harray on 15 June 1887 aged 45. After his death Tommima's mother, Charlotte Johnston, kept house for her so that she could do more outside work.
Her son William (later Rev), embarked on the 'Ionic' at Plymouth 20 Dec 1887, arriving 31 Dec 1887 in Auckland.
It was when Charlotte died that Tommima felt free to come to New Zealand. She was able to sell the farm, but after paying what was owed and her fares to New Zealand, she arrived around Jan 1896 with something like $20 in her pocket. Jane, Matthew, Helen and James all travelled to New Zealand. Daughter Tomima emigrated a little later with husband John Swanney & their 4 children
Tommima, lived in Franklin Road, Woodville in a cottage from which she sold fruit to supplement her pension. Her daughter Jane recalled that the cottage looked beautiful when there was blossom on the fruit trees.
Manawatu Times, 9 July 1925
Obituary There passed away at her residence, Franklin road, Woodville, on Saturday, July 4, Mrs Tomina Spence, widow of the late Mr John Spence, at the age of 82 years.The late Mrs Spence was born at Pomona, Orkney Islands and came to NEw Zealand in 1896, taking up her residence in Woodville with her son, the Rev W. Spence, then Presbyterian minister there and after his transfer to Singleton, New South Wales, remaining in the town. She was very prominently identified with the Church, being the oldest member in Woodville. The deceased lady was buried on Tuesday, the Rev R. Gardner officiating. There were many floral tributes, one especially beautiful one being from the congregation of St David's Church.
The late Mrs Spence leaves a family of three daughters and four sons:- Mrs Swannay, Mangatainoka, Mrs Forrest, Woodville and Mrs McCristell, Johnsonville; Rev. W. Spence, Messrs Thomas, Cape Colony, Matthew, Trentham, and James of Woodville.
Mrs Spence's whole life was one of quiet, devoted to her family, the Church and to her neighbours and her passing has cast a gloom over the whole community
Tommima married John Spence (1841-1887) of Runas and Jubadie in Harray on 22 Dec 1864.
their children
1866 - 1903 John Spence (+Burns)
. emigrated to Canada, died in Ontario
1868 - 1941 William Spence (+McClure)
. Rev Spence emigrated to NZ and moved to Australia. He died in Chartswood, NSW
1871 - 1963 Tommina Spence (+Swanney)
. emigrated to NZ, married John Swanney in 1891 & had 4 children. She died in Mangatainoka
1874 - 1956 Jane 'Jean' Spence (+Forrest)
. emigrated to NZ, married Cuthbert Symn Forrest (18882-1948) in her mother's home Franklin Rd, Woodville on 27 Oct 1909
1877 - 1928 Thomas Spence
. went to South Africa and died at Eastern Cape, SA
1879 - 1966 Matthew Spence (+Browne)
. Emigrated to NZ, married Isabella Browne 30 Dec 1903 in Dunedin and died in Wellington Hospital
1881 - 1972 Ellen/Helen Spence (+McCristell )
. emigrated to NZ, married Thomas McCristall (1873-1946) in 1910
1883 - 1928 James Spence
. emigrated to NZ and died at Franklin Road, Woodville
John died in Harray on 15 June 1887 aged 45. After his death Tommima's mother, Charlotte Johnston, kept house for her so that she could do more outside work.
Her son William (later Rev), embarked on the 'Ionic' at Plymouth 20 Dec 1887, arriving 31 Dec 1887 in Auckland.
It was when Charlotte died that Tommima felt free to come to New Zealand. She was able to sell the farm, but after paying what was owed and her fares to New Zealand, she arrived around Jan 1896 with something like $20 in her pocket. Jane, Matthew, Helen and James all travelled to New Zealand. Daughter Tomima emigrated a little later with husband John Swanney & their 4 children
Tommima, lived in Franklin Road, Woodville in a cottage from which she sold fruit to supplement her pension. Her daughter Jane recalled that the cottage looked beautiful when there was blossom on the fruit trees.
Manawatu Times, 9 July 1925
Obituary There passed away at her residence, Franklin road, Woodville, on Saturday, July 4, Mrs Tomina Spence, widow of the late Mr John Spence, at the age of 82 years.The late Mrs Spence was born at Pomona, Orkney Islands and came to NEw Zealand in 1896, taking up her residence in Woodville with her son, the Rev W. Spence, then Presbyterian minister there and after his transfer to Singleton, New South Wales, remaining in the town. She was very prominently identified with the Church, being the oldest member in Woodville. The deceased lady was buried on Tuesday, the Rev R. Gardner officiating. There were many floral tributes, one especially beautiful one being from the congregation of St David's Church.
The late Mrs Spence leaves a family of three daughters and four sons:- Mrs Swannay, Mangatainoka, Mrs Forrest, Woodville and Mrs McCristell, Johnsonville; Rev. W. Spence, Messrs Thomas, Cape Colony, Matthew, Trentham, and James of Woodville.
Mrs Spence's whole life was one of quiet, devoted to her family, the Church and to her neighbours and her passing has cast a gloom over the whole community
Tommima (various spelling) was born in Harray , Orkney, to Thomas Johnstone Of Quoykea & Charlotte Louttit of Nettletar.
Tommima married John Spence (1841-1887) of Runas and Jubadie in Harray on 22 Dec 1864.
their children
1866 - 1903 John Spence (+Burns)
. emigrated to Canada, died in Ontario
1868 - 1941 William Spence (+McClure)
. Rev Spence emigrated to NZ and moved to Australia. He died in Chartswood, NSW
1871 - 1963 Tommina Spence (+Swanney)
. emigrated to NZ, married John Swanney in 1891 & had 4 children. She died in Mangatainoka
1874 - 1956 Jane 'Jean' Spence (+Forrest)
. emigrated to NZ, married Cuthbert Symn Forrest (18882-1948) in her mother's home Franklin Rd, Woodville on 27 Oct 1909
1877 - 1928 Thomas Spence
. went to South Africa and died at Eastern Cape, SA
1879 - 1966 Matthew Spence (+Browne)
. Emigrated to NZ, married Isabella Browne 30 Dec 1903 in Dunedin and died in Wellington Hospital
1881 - 1972 Ellen/Helen Spence (+McCristell )
. emigrated to NZ, married Thomas McCristall (1873-1946) in 1910
1883 - 1928 James Spence
. emigrated to NZ and died at Franklin Road, Woodville
John died in Harray on 15 June 1887 aged 45. After his death Tommima's mother, Charlotte Johnston, kept house for her so that she could do more outside work.
Her son William (later Rev), embarked on the 'Ionic' at Plymouth 20 Dec 1887, arriving 31 Dec 1887 in Auckland.
It was when Charlotte died that Tommima felt free to come to New Zealand. She was able to sell the farm, but after paying what was owed and her fares to New Zealand, she arrived around Jan 1896 with something like $20 in her pocket. Jane, Matthew, Helen and James all travelled to New Zealand. Daughter Tomima emigrated a little later with husband John Swanney & their 4 children
Tommima, lived in Franklin Road, Woodville in a cottage from which she sold fruit to supplement her pension. Her daughter Jane recalled that the cottage looked beautiful when there was blossom on the fruit trees.
Manawatu Times, 9 July 1925
Obituary There passed away at her residence, Franklin road, Woodville, on Saturday, July 4, Mrs Tomina Spence, widow of the late Mr John Spence, at the age of 82 years.The late Mrs Spence was born at Pomona, Orkney Islands and came to NEw Zealand in 1896, taking up her residence in Woodville with her son, the Rev W. Spence, then Presbyterian minister there and after his transfer to Singleton, New South Wales, remaining in the town. She was very prominently identified with the Church, being the oldest member in Woodville. The deceased lady was buried on Tuesday, the Rev R. Gardner officiating. There were many floral tributes, one especially beautiful one being from the congregation of St David's Church.
The late Mrs Spence leaves a family of three daughters and four sons:- Mrs Swannay, Mangatainoka, Mrs Forrest, Woodville and Mrs McCristell, Johnsonville; Rev. W. Spence, Messrs Thomas, Cape Colony, Matthew, Trentham, and James of Woodville.
Mrs Spence's whole life was one of quiet, devoted to her family, the Church and to her neighbours and her passing has cast a gloom over the whole community
Tommima married John Spence (1841-1887) of Runas and Jubadie in Harray on 22 Dec 1864.
their children
1866 - 1903 John Spence (+Burns)
. emigrated to Canada, died in Ontario
1868 - 1941 William Spence (+McClure)
. Rev Spence emigrated to NZ and moved to Australia. He died in Chartswood, NSW
1871 - 1963 Tommina Spence (+Swanney)
. emigrated to NZ, married John Swanney in 1891 & had 4 children. She died in Mangatainoka
1874 - 1956 Jane 'Jean' Spence (+Forrest)
. emigrated to NZ, married Cuthbert Symn Forrest (18882-1948) in her mother's home Franklin Rd, Woodville on 27 Oct 1909
1877 - 1928 Thomas Spence
. went to South Africa and died at Eastern Cape, SA
1879 - 1966 Matthew Spence (+Browne)
. Emigrated to NZ, married Isabella Browne 30 Dec 1903 in Dunedin and died in Wellington Hospital
1881 - 1972 Ellen/Helen Spence (+McCristell )
. emigrated to NZ, married Thomas McCristall (1873-1946) in 1910
1883 - 1928 James Spence
. emigrated to NZ and died at Franklin Road, Woodville
John died in Harray on 15 June 1887 aged 45. After his death Tommima's mother, Charlotte Johnston, kept house for her so that she could do more outside work.
Her son William (later Rev), embarked on the 'Ionic' at Plymouth 20 Dec 1887, arriving 31 Dec 1887 in Auckland.
It was when Charlotte died that Tommima felt free to come to New Zealand. She was able to sell the farm, but after paying what was owed and her fares to New Zealand, she arrived around Jan 1896 with something like $20 in her pocket. Jane, Matthew, Helen and James all travelled to New Zealand. Daughter Tomima emigrated a little later with husband John Swanney & their 4 children
Tommima, lived in Franklin Road, Woodville in a cottage from which she sold fruit to supplement her pension. Her daughter Jane recalled that the cottage looked beautiful when there was blossom on the fruit trees.
Manawatu Times, 9 July 1925
Obituary There passed away at her residence, Franklin road, Woodville, on Saturday, July 4, Mrs Tomina Spence, widow of the late Mr John Spence, at the age of 82 years.The late Mrs Spence was born at Pomona, Orkney Islands and came to NEw Zealand in 1896, taking up her residence in Woodville with her son, the Rev W. Spence, then Presbyterian minister there and after his transfer to Singleton, New South Wales, remaining in the town. She was very prominently identified with the Church, being the oldest member in Woodville. The deceased lady was buried on Tuesday, the Rev R. Gardner officiating. There were many floral tributes, one especially beautiful one being from the congregation of St David's Church.
The late Mrs Spence leaves a family of three daughters and four sons:- Mrs Swannay, Mangatainoka, Mrs Forrest, Woodville and Mrs McCristell, Johnsonville; Rev. W. Spence, Messrs Thomas, Cape Colony, Matthew, Trentham, and James of Woodville.
Mrs Spence's whole life was one of quiet, devoted to her family, the Church and to her neighbours and her passing has cast a gloom over the whole community
Inscription
In Loving Memory Of
TOMMIMA SPENCE
Died 4th July 1925
Aged 82 Years
Also Her Sons Tom and Jim
Gravesite Details
Marital Status: widow
Religion: Presbyterian
Funeral Officiator: Rev Gardiner
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