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FRY FAMILY 

Joseph Farwell Fry. Bapt. 24 February 1807, Symondsbury, Dorset.

Father Thomas Fry, Mother Martha

List of jurors 1846, Joseph Fry.       

  

Joseph Fry married Frances Barnes, May 1849;

Frances Martha Fry born 1860

List of unclaimed Letters for the Quarter ended 30th September, 1849 Fry, Joseph, (Hutt) (N Z Spectator)

Committee for the Hutt District 7/10/1857 (Wellington Independent) Fry, Joseph.

1/1/1851 Bethune to Joseph Fry transfer of land 89 pounds.

Deed Volume 3 folio 650 No 1655 date 23 June 1859 Conveyance between Edward Gibbons WAKEFIELD Esquire of Wellington and Alexander PRINGLE farmer of the Hutt.  Section 38 in valley of the Hutt (north part section 38 by river Hutt Stephen Fagan, west part section 38 Joseph Fry, south part section 38 Nathaniel Poole and public road, east part section 38 Stephen Fagan.  Recorded also is Dillon Bell & Mudgeway.  (image) And Deed Volume 3 folio 651 to 653 No 1656 date 24 June 1859 Mortgage between Alexander PRINGLE farmer of the Hutt and Edward Gibbon WAKEFIELD esquire of Wellington.  Section 38 in valley of the Hutt (north part section 38 by river Hutt Stephen Fagan, west part section 38 Joseph Fry, south part section 38 Nathaniel Poole and public road, east part section 38 Stephen Fagan.  Recorded also is Dillon Bell & Mudgeway

Baron v. Fry. An action to recover £2 3s, 9d. Stands over to the 20th instant.

20 August 1860

Marriage – Knight, Fry— On Wednesday, 30th May, at the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. D. Rodger, William, eldest son of Henry Knight, Esq to Frances Martha, only daughter of Joseph Fry, Esq. Lower Hutt. Manawatu papers please copy.   (Evening Post, 31 May 1883)

DEATH          

2 May 1888. On 30th April, at his residence, Blackbridge, Joseph Forwell Fry, aged 81 years 

IN THE MATTER OF JOSEPH FRY, DECEASED. NOTICE is hereby given that all persons indebted to the Estate of the late Joseph Fry are required to pay the amount of their several accounts on or before Monday, the 16th July, 1888, and all persons having claims against the Estate are requested to forward the same to Mr. George Buck, Taita, for liquidation. Dated at Wellington, this 25th day of June, 1888. GEORGE BUCK, THOMAS M'KENZIE. Executors of the late Joseph Fry.

We direct attention to George Thomas and Co.'s list of sales by auction 2 o'clock in the afternoon, at Black Bridge, Hutt, the whole of Mrs. Fry's household furniture, farm utensils, &c, on the premises.        (Evening Post, 4 September 1888)

Thursday, 6th SEPTEMBER, at 2 o'clock. Unreserved sale of household furniture and effects, Near Blackbridge, Hutt. GEORGE THOMAS A CO. have received instructions from Mrs. Fry to sell by public auction at her residence, a short distance past Blackbridge, Lower Hutt— The whole of her useful household furniture, effects, and sundries, consisting of — Tables, couches, chairs, carpets, bedsteads, washstands, toilet-ware, clocks, kitchen requisites, saddle and bridle, farm implements, 1 cart, lot harness, haystack, wheelbarrow, a lot of firewood, and a quantity of first-class fowls. Terms at sale. No reserve.  F. W. Haybittle, Auctioneer.            (4 September 1888, Evening Post)

MARRIAGE. 31 May 1883

Knight Fry - On Wednesday, 30th May, at the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. David D. Rodger, William, eldest son of Henry Knight, Esq to Frances Martha, only daughter of Joseph Fry, Esq. Lower Hutt. Manawatu papers please copy.

Public Notice. Any person or persons found trespassing on my properly, Fry's Lane, near Blackbridge, Lower Hutt, with horse and cart after this date will be prosecuted. Frances Fry.           (11 November 1902)

DEATHS.

FRY.—On the 2nd April, 1921, at Palmerston North, Frances, widow of the late Joseph Fry, of Blackbridge, Lower Hutt, in her 91st year.

Freehold Property situated on the Old Camp Ground, about a mile from the Hutt Bridge. A house, containing five Rooms, with out buildings, and two grass paddocks. For further particulars, apply to Mr. James Storah, on the premises, or to Mr. C. Hales, Aglionby Arms, Hutt Bridge. December 9, 1851

To Stand this Season, At Mr. Brown's Farm, Old Camp Ground, River Hutt, every Monday and Tuesday at H. Winteringham's Stables, Lombard Street, every Wednesday and Saturday; and at Mr. Brown's, Porirua, every Thursday and Friday. For the convenience of Mares, Paddocks will be provided; at the Old Camp Ground, River Hutt, at 3s. per week, but without responsibility. Terms; -Three Pounds each Mare. An allowance will be made to bona fide owners of three or more mares. Payments to be made on or before the 1st January, 1851. JAMES BROWN, Old Camp Ground, River Hutt. October 0, 1850.                                 (1 January 1851)

Sale of Freehold House & Land, Stock, Furniture and Effects, at the Hutt. Mr Allen is instructed by Mr. J. H. Storah, to sell by auction without Reserve, on Thursday, the 15th April, .on the premises, Old Camp Ground, Hutt, A convenient dwelling house, consisting of Sitting Room, 2 bedrooms, Kitchen, and Dairy, An excellent Garden, in capital order, with paddock adjoining, of about 2 acres. Two acres are in crop, and the remainder is laid down in grass. The entire property contains rather more than 10 Acres, and is most delightfully situated. After which, will be sold, The Household Furniture and Dairy Stock, and Utensils,Farming Tools, and Implements, ■&c. Sale will commence punctually at 12 o'clock. April  6 1852  (7 April 1852)

FOR SALE, At the expiration of the present season, the well known entire horse Phoenix. For particulars, apply to James Brown, Old Camp Ground, River Hutt. January 10, 1851

FOR SALE. A thorough-bred entire, rising three years old. Sire, Glaucus out of a mare by Riddlesworth, and bred by Mr James Brown, Upper Hutt. If not disposed of before the next Hutt Market Day will be sold by public auction. For further particulars apply to JAMES BROWN. Upper Hutt. (Wellington Independent 4 November 1859)

HALF-WAY HOUSE, Between Wairarapa and Wellington, situate about 12 miles beyond the Hutt Bridge. JAMES BROWN begs to inform the public, that he has opened the above House, and trusts that by civility and attention, he may be able to afford that accommodation to the Wairarapa Settlers and Travellers which has been so long required. The establishment of a House of Accommodation for Travellers on this part of the road will enable Parties to reach the Wairarapa in two days, without inconvenience and as it is J. Brown's intention to have ready, early in the spring, Stabling and good Paddocks for Stock, Cattle can be driven into Town without risk of loss. N.B. – good beds.               Wines, Spirits, and Beer of the best description. June 5, 1849.

For Sale. 200,000 shingles, and about 10,000 Posts and Rails. James Brown-, Shepherd's Tavern, Upper Hutt-. Wellington, Nov. 16, 1853.

THE LATE FLOODS AT THE HUTT.

Early on Monday morning last the body of Thomas Stanway, Carpenter, was found in a creek, on Mr. Joseph Fry’s land, also the body of Richard Stanway his son was found yesterday afternoon, near Mr. David Speedy's ground. The body had been carried fully three miles by the flood. (Wellington Independent, 27 January 1858)

DEATH.

Brown.— On Sunday, 26th February, at the Upper Hutt, Mr James Brown, after a severe and protracted illness, aged 61 years. (28 Feb. 1871 Wellington Independent)

Sale of Freehold House and Land. STOCK, FURNITURE, AND EFFECTS, AT THE HUTT. MR. ALLEN IS INSTRUCTED BY MR. J.STORAH TO SELL BY AUCTION, WITHOUT RESERVE, OK THURSDAY, THE 15th APRIL, ON THE PREMISES, OLD CAMP GROUND, HUTT, A CONVENIENT DWELLING- HOUSE, consisting of Sitting-Room, Two Bed-Rooms, Kitchen, and Dairy, an excellent Garden in capital order, with Paddock adjoining of about two Acres, all in crop and the remainder is laid down in grass. The entire Property contains rather more than ten acres, and is most delightfully situated. After which will be sold, the Household Furniture, Dairy Stock and Utensils, Farming Tools and Implements, &c, &c, &c. Sale will commence punctually at 12 o'clock. April 7, 1852.  (New Zealand Spectator)

To let, in a quite retired family, where there are no children, Two Rooms, on the River Hutt. Apply to JAMES STORAH, .River Hutt. December 4,1849.  (30 January 1850)

WANTED, a respectable middle-aged woman to attend on a pair of old people. Apply to Mr. Barnes, Dixon-street, or Joseph Fry, Lower Hutt (7 February 1883)

WANTED, a strong Girl for a farm (one can milk.) Apply to Mrs. Joseph Fry, Lower Hutt.         (19 November 1885)

The Steward of the Hospital begs to acknowledge, with thanks, the receipt of presents from the following kind persons Mrs. Volbracht, illustrated papers Miss Greenfield and Mr. Joseph Fry, linen and also monthly numbers of Bradshaw's Guide, from Mr. J. Stuart Reid. (20 December 1881)

Constable Duncan arrested a man named Joseph Fry to-day for soliciting alms in the city

(1 August 1887)

THE friends of the late Mrs. Harriett Barnes are respectfully invited to attend her funeral which will leave the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Fry, Black Bridge, Lower Hutt, on Wednesday, 1st August, 1888, at 2.30 pm. (31 July 1888)

IN THE MATTER OF JOSEPH FRY, DECEASED. NOTICE is hereby given that all persons indebted to the Estate of the late Joseph Fry are required to pay the amount of their several accounts on or before Monday, the 16th July, 1888, and all persons having claims against the Estate are requested to forward the same to Mr. George Buck, Taita, for liquidation. Dated at Wellington, this 25th day of June, 1888. GEORGE BUCK, THOMAS M'KENZIE, Executors of the late Joseph Fry.   (25 Jun 1888)

List if all persons qualified to serve as jurors for the District of Port Nicholson for the year 1847      

James Storah, River Hutt, Sawyer    (N. Z. Spectator 10 February 1847)

To let, Blackbridge, Lower Hutt, a new 5-roomed home, with bathroom, scullery, washhouse, &c. water laid on; ground, about ¼ acre, rent low to good tenant. Apply on Wednesday or Saturday afternoon to F. Fry, Fry's lane, Blackbridge, Lower Hutt.    (18 July 1902, Evening Post)

James Storah arrived on the Cuba in 1840. He was aged 20.

Harriet Frances Barnes, wife of William Barnes, arrived 3//11/1841. Maiden name Roaf.

31/10/1841 “Gertrude”.

Barnes William 36 Blacksmith 

Harriet 36  

William Robert 14  

Harriet Frances 12  

Hannah 10  

Daughter 5  

Thomas 7 months  Died at sea 09/07/1841

William Barnes m Harriet Rofe 4/11/1825, Cranbrook, Kent.

Eliza 1829

Sandhurst near Etchingham, Kent.

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