Otaki, Wellington, New Zealand

The graves of the Best family

The Best graves in Otaki cemetery.	In loving memory of Walter Best dearly loved husband of Olive Best born March 10, 1848 died October 2, 1929	In loving memory of Madeline Best born August 4, 1854 died October 28, 1944
The roots of this Best family are in Brentford, UK. William married Hannah Nibbs in 1845, and emigrated to Wellington, New Zealand with his wife and three children in 1851. Four more children being subsequently born in Tawa, north of Wellington, where William took up land and farmed. In 1854 his father Abraham joined him at the age of 82, dying a year later. William became chief clerk in the Treasury Department in Wellington, retiring 20 years later as Secretary to the Treasury. William and Hannah's children were: Edith Maria, born in New Brentford, UK, 20 June 1846, married Walter Edward Gudgeon on 16 Jan 1875 at Wellington, died in Ormond, New Zealand, 21 Mar 1879. Walter, born in New Brentford, UK, 10 Mar 1848, married, no children, died 2 Oct 1929 lsabel, born 27 Feb 1850, married Robert MacDougall 1874, later moved to Argentina. She died on 1 Dec 1938. Frederick William, born 10 Dec 1852 and died in Wellington 24 May 1866. Aged 13 years. Madeline, born in Tawa on 4 Aug 1854 and died in Otaki on 28 Oct 1944. Elsdon, born in Tawa 30 June 1856, married Adelaide Wylie on 2 Dec 1903 at Rotorua, died 9 Sep 1931 at Wellington. Ethnologist who made a lifelong study of pre-European Maori society, and wrote several books and articles on this subject.

The grave of the Moore family



In loving memory of Joseph James beloved husband of Telene Moore died Oct 24, 1934 Aged 70 years	Father We who loved you, sadly miss you, in our memory, you are dear; loved, remembered, longed for always, bringing many a silent tear.	In loving memory of Telene Elvira Maria (nee Scaramelli) born Livorno, Italy beloved wife of the late Joseph James Moore died July 18, 1936 Aged 70 years	Mother Eternal rest grant to her O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace Amen
Joseph James Moore born Jul 31, 1864 in Hobart, Tas., Australia Father: Joseph Moore Mother: Janet (Jessie) McFarquhar Marriage with Telene Scaramelli in Feb 6, 1866, Wellington, NZ.		Telene Elvira Maria Scaramelli born Dec 12, 1866 in Livorno, Italy Father: Giovan Battista Scaramelli Mother: Maria Teresa Luisa Enrica Sgarallino Marriage with Joseph James Moore in Feb 6, 1866, Wellington, NZ.

Also their beloved son, Dick killed in action Sep. 5, 1918 aged 32 years Also his wife Daisy, died Nov 18, 1918.		Name: Moore, Henry Edward James Initials: HEJ Nationality: New Zealand Rank: Farrier Serjeant Regiment/Service: New Zealand Field Artillery Date of Death: 05/09/1918 Service No.: 2/2033 Addit. information: Son of Joseph and Telene Moore, of Lyal Bay, Wellington, New Zealand; husband of Daisy Rhoda Moore. Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: I. B. Headstone 20. Cemetery: Bancourt British Cemetery, France

May Santina Richards
A daughter of Joseph and Telene Moore, born May 26, 1894 in Island Bay, Wellington, NZ.

In loving memory of

May Santina

beloved wife of

David Richards

died 26^th March 1950

Rest in peace
no shadows ???.
In perfect peace
she waits us all.

Violet Ava Maud Clancy
A daughter of Joseph and Telene Moore, born 1905, Maranui, Wellington, NZ.

In loving memory of

Violet Ava (Vi) Clancy

beloved wife of William

died 6^th July 1982
(Palmerston North, Manawatu, NZ)

The pictures were provided by Roderick and Mrs. Jennifer Compton from Australia. Many thanks.


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