Intentions to Marry, 1895 July-December

Reference: Registrar-General of Births, Deaths and Marriages, Notices of intention to marry, Series 8937, R2840408, Archives New Zealand Te Rua Mahara o te Kāwanatanga, Wellington

Imaged by Carole at Archives NZ Wellington, June 11 2025

1895 is bound in two volumes, January-June and July-December.

No	Date of Notice	Names and Surnames of Parties	BDM Match	Condition	Calling or Profession	Age	Dwelling Place	Length of Residence	Marriage Place	Folio	Date of Certificate	Officiating Minister
352	30 December 1895	Alfred James Charles Talbot Lydia Jane Thompson	Alfred James Charles Talbot Lydia Jane Thompson 💍 1895/2420	Bachelor Spinster	Telegraphist	31 27	Dunedin Dunedin	10 years 12 years	In St Pauls Cathedral	95/3933	30 December 1895	Rev. C. G. Robinson, Church of England Minister
353	30 December 1895	George Robert Wilson Caroline Ramsden Harris	George Robert Wilson Caroline Bamsden Harris 💍 1896/213	Bachelor Spinster	Portmanteau Maker	27 22	North East Valley North East Valley	20 years 12 years	In the house of Alexander Joseph Harris	96/879	30 December 1895	Rev. T. Laycock, Methodist Minister
354	30 December 1895	Henry James Walles Sarah Elizabeth Heyman	Henry James Walles Sarah Elizabeth Heyman 💍 1895/2187	Bachelor Widow	Miner	37 28	Dunedin Dunedin	7 days 14 days	In the house of Rev. A. North	95/3692	30 December 1895	Rev. A. North, Baptist Minister
355	31 December 1895	Alexander Watson Jane Deans	Alexander Watson Jane Deans 💍 1896/214	Bachelor Spinster	Clerk	38 24	Dunedin Dunedin	3 days 4 days	In the house of Charles Deans, Cumberland Street, Dunedin	96/880	31 December 1895	Rev. J. M. Finlayson, Presbyterian Minister
356	31 December 1895	Robert Nicholson Elizabeth Wilcock	Robert Nicholson Elizabeth Wilcock 💍 1895/2185	Bachelor Spinster	Contractor	60 21	Dunedin Dunedin	3 days 3 days	In the house of Rev. W. Hewitson	95/3682	31 December 1895	Rev. W. Hewitson, Presbyterian Minister
357	31 December 1895	John Gilbert Patch Alice Welham	John Gilbert Patch Alice Welham 💍 1896/215	Widower Widow	Laborer	34 28	Dunedin Dunedin	30 years 6 months	In Knox Church	96/881	31 December 1895	Rev. W. Hewitson, Presbyterian Minister

No	Date of Notice	Names and Surnames of Parties	BDM Match	Condition	Calling or Profession	Age	Dwelling Place	Length of Residence	Marriage Place	Folio	Consent	Date of Certificate	Officiating Minister
358	31 December 1895	Joseph Eugene Sledgen Elizabeth Maud Georgina Boyce	Joseph Eugene Pledger Elizabeth Maud Georgina Boyce 💍 1896/204	Bachelor Spinster	Bootmaker	27 25	Dunedin Dunedin	27 years 11 years	St. Joseph's Cathedral	96/882		31 December 1895	Very Revd. P. Lynch, Roman Catholic Priest

No	Date of Notice	Names and Surnames of Parties	BDM Match	Condition	Calling or Profession	Age	Dwelling Place	Length of Residence	Marriage Place	Folio	Date of Certificate	Officiating Minister
16	25 October 1895	William Melrose Susan Mackie	William Melrose Susan Mackie 💍 1895/2210	Widower Spinster	Carpenter	33 27	Mosgiel Mosgiel	10 years 18 years	House of David	95/3707	25 October 1895	Rev. J. M. McKerrow, Presbyterian
17	11 November 1895	John McMillan Charlotte Sinclair	John McMillan Charlotte Sinclair 💍 1895/2221	Bachelor Spinster	Labourer	28 23	East Taieri Mosgiel	12 years 15 years	House of Simon	95/3708	11 November 1895	Rev. J. M. McKerrow, Presbyterian
18	29 November 1895	John Hedderspoon Mary Jane Wilson Andrew	James Cairus Wedderspoon Mary Jane Wilson Andrew 💍 1895/2195	Bachelor Spinster	Carpenter	29 28	Mosgiel Mosgiel	3 days 28 years	House of John Andrew	95/3700	29 November 1895	Rev. James Gibb, Presbyterian

No	Date of Notice	Names and Surnames of Parties	BDM Match	Condition	Calling or Profession	Age	Dwelling Place	Length of Residence	Marriage Place	Folio	Consent	Date of Certificate	Officiating Minister
65	24 December 1895	Harry Parslow Louisa Adelaide Thornley	Harry Parslow Louisa Adelade Thornley 💍 1895/2227	Bachelor Spinster	Farmer	30 17	Niagara Niagara	14 years 1 year	The house of John Thornley, Niagara	95/3709	John Thornley, father	24 December	Rev. J. Johnston

No	Date of Notice	Names and Surnames of Parties	BDM Match	Condition	Calling or Profession	Age	Dwelling Place	Length of Residence	Marriage Place	Folio	Consent	Date of Certificate	Officiating Minister
504	4 October 1895	Alexander Mulles Selina Mary Kells	Alexander Miller Selina Mary Kitto 💍 1895/2228	Bachelor Spinster	Draper Saleswoman	31 years 23 years	Lawrence Munroe Gully	20 months 23 years	At the House of the Rev. J. S. Lory, Kells at Munroe Gully	95/3710		26 October 1895	The Rev. J. S. Lory, Wesleyan Minister
505	12 November 1895	William James Leslie Louisa Beatrice Wray Liston	William James Leslie Louisa Beammount Worley Liston 💍 1895/2540	Bachelor Spinster	Fireman Domestic Servant	24 years 24 years	Lawrence Lawrence	2 years 24 years	At the Primitive Methodist Church, Lawrence	95/4035	G. P. Beaumont, Uncle, Lawrence	12 November 1895	G. P. Beaumont, Clergy, Inglewood
506	15 November 1895	John Paget Mary Fahey	John Paget Mary Fahey 💍 1895/2365	Bachelor Spinster	Miner Domestic Servant	31 years 31 years	Lawrence Evans Flat	14 days 1 year	At the Roman Catholic Church, Lawrence	95/3847	The Rev. Patrick Cleary, Catholic Priest	15 November 1895	The Rev. Patrick Cleary, Catholic Priest
507	23 November 1895	John Graham Mary Kene	John Graham Mary Ann Kelly 💍 1896/3960	Bachelor Spinster	Carpenter Domestic Servant	24 years 21 years	Waipori Waipori	3 years 2 years	At the House of the Rev. J. S. Lory, Lawrence	95/3711		23 November 1895	The Rev. J. S. Lory, Wesleyan Minister

No	Date of Notice	Names and Surnames of Parties	BDM Match	Condition	Calling or Profession	Age	Dwelling Place	Length of Residence	Marriage Place	Folio	Consent	Date of Certificate	Officiating Minister
2	26 December 1895	John McThimmel Elizabeth Stark	John McKinnel Elizabeth Stack 💍 1895/2231	Bachelor Spinster	Shepherd	29 19	Otama Gore	7 years 3 years	Residence of Stark, Gore	95/3714	James Stark, Father of Bride	2 December 1895	Rev. A. H. Wallace, Congregational Clergyman, Gore
9	25 November 1895	Willie Garken Margaret Menzies Forbes	Willie Gerken Margaret Menzies Forby 💍 1895/2426	Bachelor Spinster	Farmer	28 22	Chatton Otama	15 years 18 years	Residence of Mrs. A. Forbes, Gore	95/3747		9 November 1895	Rev. Peter Ramsay, Presbyterian Clergyman, Chatton
10	21 October 1895	Thomas McDermid Charlotte Bruce Stevens	Thomas McDermid Charlotte Bowne Stevens 💍 1895/2230	Bachelor Spinster	Farmer	40 21	Pyramids Pyramids	7 years 3 years	Registrar's Office, Gore	95/3712		10 October 1895	Theodore King, Registrar, Gore
12	22 October 1895	Lionel Ralph Rabbiter Emily Jane Wheeler	Lionel Pope Emily Jane Wheeler 💍 1895/2497	Bachelor Spinster	Rabbiter	37 20	Otama Mandeville	14 years 12 years	English Church, Gore	95/3710	Matthew Henry Wheeler, Father of Bride	12 October 1895	Rev. T. A. Stanley, English Church, Gore
14	24 November 1895	Frank Stephen Canning Emily Milnes	Frank Stephen Canning Emily Milnes 💍 1895/2147	Bachelor Spinster	Postal Official	24 24	Gore Dunedin	12 years 3 months	Primitive Methodist Church, Gore	95/3649		14 November 1895	Rev. Wm. Laycock, Primitive Methodist Clergyman, Dunedin North
26	23 October 1895	James Smith Gezelle Louise Angorde	James Smith Gezelle Louise Augarde 💍 1895/3869	Widower Spinster	Farmer	50 36	Waikaka Valley Waikaka Valley	18 years 6 months	Presbyterian Church, Gore	95/3713		26 October 1895	Rev. Geo. Miller, Presbyterian Clergyman, Waikaka Valley

No	Date of Notice	Names and Surnames of Parties	BDM Match	Condition	Calling or Profession	Age	Dwelling Place	Length of Residence	Marriage Place	Folio	Consent	Date of Certificate	Officiating Minister
11	27 December 1895	Albert Percy Buckland Mary Farmo	Albert Percy Buckland Mary Forno 💍 1895/2454	Bachelor Spinster	Laborer	26 24	Gore Gore	3 days 3 days	Wesleyan Church, Gore	95/3853		11 December 1895	Alfred Wm. Tinsley, Wesleyan Clergyman, Gore
16	28 December 1895	George Gerken Mary Cable Dickson	George Gerken Mary Cable Dickson 💍 1895/2427	Bachelor Spinster	Farmer	21 25	Colhatton Otama	17 yrs 18 yrs	Residence of Mr. Gavin Dickson, Otama	95/3948		16 December 1895	Rev. Peter Ramsay, Presbyterian Clergyman, Colhatton

No	Date of Notice	Names and Surnames of Parties	BDM Match	Condition	Calling or Profession	Age	Dwelling Place	Length of Residence	Marriage Place	Folio	Consent	Date of Certificate	Officiating Minister
107	15 December 1895	Robert George Labman Elizabeth Josephine Cutting	Robert George Tubman Elizabeth Josephine Culling 💍 1895/2634	Bachelor Spinster	Teacher	24 21	Dunedin, Oamaru Hillgrove, Hampden	4 months 11 years	Catholic Church	95/4096		15 December 1895	R. L. L. O'Donnell

No	Date of Notice	Names and Surnames of Parties	BDM Match	Condition	Calling or Profession	Age	Dwelling Place	Length of Residence	Marriage Place	Folio	Consent	Date of Certificate	Officiating Minister
90	1 October 1895	William Ewen Mary Knox Hall	William James Paddy Mary Ann Hall 💍 1895/400 William Muir Nesbit Mary Kury Hall 💍 1895/2461	Bachelor Spinster	Plumber	24 24	East Invercargill South Invercargill	2 years 5 years	House of Rev. Geo. Lindsay, Kelvin Street	95/3855		1 October 1895	Rev. Geo. Lindsay
91	7 October 1895	Robert William Ballantyne Catherine Jane Tosh	Robert William Ballantyne Catherine Jane Tosh 💍 1895/2462	Bachelor Spinster	Cheesemaker	29 25	Invercargill Bay Road	2 years 25 years	House of Mr. John Tosh, Bay Road	95/3856		7 October 1895	Rev. Geo. Lindsay
92	10 October 1895	James Robert Quesked Bridget Gorman	James Robert Quested Bridget Gorman 💍 1895/9	Bachelor Spinster	Butcher	23 21	Invercargill Invercargill	3 days 1 week	St. Mary's Church, Clyde Street	95/3819		10 October 1895	Rev. Nicholas Berek
93	15 October 1895	James Hodges Jessie Brown Fisher	James Hodges Jessie Brown Fisher 💍 1895/2220 James Burt Jessie Albion Fisher 💍 1896/4307	Bachelor Spinster	Sawmiller	23 19	Invercargill Invercargill	3 days 16 years	House of Mrs. W. Fisher, East Road	95/3726	Helen Fisher, Mother of Bride	15 October 1895	Rev. P. W. Jones
94	16 October 1895	Joseph Taylor Clara Butler	Joseph Taylor Clara Butler 💍 1895/2232	Bachelor Spinster	Sawmiller	29 22	Invercargill Invercargill	29 years 3 years	Office of the Registrar	95/3715		16 October 1895	J. W. Wilkin, Registrar
95	17 October 1895	John Gregory Jane Rodger	John Tregoning Jane Rodger 💍 1895/2476 John Gunton Helen Rodger 💍 1895/1617	Bachelor Spinster	Tailor	25 22	Invercargill Wright's Bush	3 days 22 years	House of Rev. Wm. White, Wallacetown	95/3989		17 October 1895	Rev. Wm. White
96	21 October 1895	George Johnson McKenzie Mary Fraser	George Johnson McKenzie Mary Fraser 💍 1895/2575	Bachelor Spinster	Groom	26 22	Invercargill Grove Bush	26 years 22 years	House of Mr. James Baird, Grove Bush	95/3878		21 October 1895	Rev. James Baird

No	Date of Notice	Names and Surnames of Parties	BDM Match	Condition	Calling or Profession	Age	Dwelling Place	Length of Residence	Marriage Place	Folio	Consent	Date of Certificate	Officiating Minister
97	22 October 1895	Michael Prendible Annie Galli	Michael Prendible Annie Valli 💍 1895/2233	Bachelor Spinster	Laborer	22 22	Invercargill Invercargill	3 days 3 days	Office of the Registrar	95/3716		22 October 1895	J. W. Wilkin Registrar
98	30 October 1895	John Martin Walsh Roseanna Margaret Aitken	John Martin Walsh Roseanna Margaret Aitken 💍 1895/2211	Bachelor Spinster	Baker	22 21	Invercargill Invercargill	3 years 3 years	Office of the Registrar	95/3717		30 October 1895	J. W. Wilkin Registrar
99	2 November 1895	Thomas Forsyth Macdonald Margaret Annie Matheson	Thomas Forsaith Macdonald Margaret Annie Matheson 💍 1895/2219	Bachelor Spinster	Farmer	29 26	Ryall Bush Invercargill	7 years 26 years	First Presbyterian Church, Tay St	95/3725		2 November 1895	Rev. J. Gibson Smith
100	5 November 1895	Andrew Hunter Grace Wallace	Andrew Hunter Grace Wallace 💍 1895/2463	Bachelor Spinster	Engineer	31 27	Invercargill Invercargill	3 days 3 days	House of Mr John Robertson, Spey Street	95/3857		5 November 1895	Rev. Robb Fairmaid
101	5 November 1895	Alexander Anderson Annie Adamson	Alexander Anderson Annie Adamson 💍 1895/2215	Widower Spinster	Farmer	50 36	Invercargill Invercargill	3 days 7 years	First Presbyterian Church, Tay St	95/3721		5 November 1895	Rev. A. H. Stobo
102	6 November 1895	Thomas O'Brien Christina Neilsen	Thomas O'Brien Christina Neilsen 💍 1895/2212	Widower Widow	Farmer	56 56	Woodend Invercargill	20 years 13 years	Office of the Registrar	95/3718		6 November 1895	J. W. Wilkin Registrar
103	9 November 1895	Edward Stephen Ball Elizabeth Mary Horan	Edward Stephen Ball Elizabeth Mary Horan 💍 1895/2368	Bachelor Spinster	Assistant Chemist	18 18	Invercargill Invercargill	18 years 18 years	House of Mr W. Craig, Crinan Street	95/3850	Alfred Ball & John Horan, Fathers	9 November 1895	Rev. P. O'Dea

No	Date of Notice	Names and Surnames of Parties	BDM Match	Condition	Calling or Profession	Age	Dwelling Place	Length of Residence	Marriage Place	Folio	Consent	Date of Certificate	Officiating Minister
104	12 November 1895	Frederick Augustus Fredric Jane Pollock Smith	Frederick Augustus Fredric Jane Pollock Smith 💍 1895/2218	Bachelor Spinster	Tailor	26 24	Invercargill Invercargill	3 days 20 years	First Church, Tay Street	95/3724		12 November 1895	Rev. F. Gibson Smith
105	12 November 1895	George Irving Warren Elizabeth Lillian Malcolm	George Irving Warren Elizabeth Lillias Melvin 💍 1895/2214	Bachelor Spinster	Contractor	26 20	Oteramika Gorge Seaward Moss	10 years 20 years	House of Mr. George I. Warren	95/3720	John Malcolm, father	12 November 1895	Rev. W. Bardon Brown
106	19 November 1895	George Thomson Walker Margaret Elizabeth Calwell	George Thomson Walkir Margaret Elizabeth Calvert 💍 1895/2464	Bachelor Spinster	Carpenter	25 31	Invercargill Roslyn Bush	25 years 12 years	House of Rev. John Walker, Leet St., Invercargill	95/3858		19 November 1895	Rev. Geo. Lindsay
107	22 November 1895	William Francis Leandrett Annie Isabella Little	William Francis Scandrett Annie Isabella Little 💍 1895/2216	Bachelor Spinster	Accountant	29 25	Invercargill Invercargill	29 years 25 years	St. John's Church, Tay Street	95/3722		22 November 1895	Ven. Archdeacon Stocker
108	23 November 1895	Albert Edward Tall Agnes Jane Dixon	Albert Edward Tall Agnes Jane Dixon 💍 1895/2213	Bachelor Spinster	Laborer	28 23	Invercargill, One Tree Point Invercargill	5 days 5 days	Office of The Registrar	95/3719		23 November 1895	J. W. Wilkin, Registrar
109	23 November 1895	Reason Stevens Risbet Frederick Chapman Smith		Bachelor Bachelor	Gardener	23 28	Wallacetown Edendale	23 years 7 years	House of Mr. James Risbet, Wallacetown, Wyndham	95/3990		23 November 1895	Rev. Wm. White
110	12 December 1895	David Thomson Margaret Ann Fox	David Thomson Margaret Ann Fox 💍 1895/2498	Bachelor Spinster	Farmer	36 19	Winton Plains Invercargill	33 years 19 years	House of Mr. W. G. Box, Farm St., Invercargill	95/4011	William Graham Fox, father	12 December 1895	Rev. W. C. Oliver

No	Date of Notice	Names and Surnames of Parties	BDM Match	Condition	Calling or Profession	Age	Dwelling Place	Length of Residence	Marriage Place	Folio	Date of Certificate	Officiating Minister
111	13 December 1895	James Lawson Maria Jane Sanderson	James Lawson Maria Jane Sanderson 💍 1895/2222	Bachelor Spinster	Sawmill Hand	29 30	Invercargill Invercargill	3 days 3 days	House of Rev P. W. Jones, Forth Street, Invercargill	95/3727	13 December 1895	Rev P. W. Jones
112	19 December 1895	John Edmond Olive Adeline Allen	John Edmond Olive Elkins Allen 💍 1895/2583	Bachelor Spinster	Hardware Merchant	33 26	Invercargill Invercargill	3 years 2 1/2 years	House of Rev Richard Allen, Esk Street	95/4081	17 December 1895	Rev J. Gibson Smith
113	20 December 1895	John Heads Jessie Horton	John Heads Jessie Horton 💍 1895/2465	Bachelor Spinster	Farmer	25 22	Invercargill Grove Bush	1 week 22 years	House of Rev Roberts Horton, Grove Bush	95/3859	20 December 1895	Rev Geo Lindsay
114	24 December 1895	Alexander Paterson Annie Maria Thomas	Alexander Paterson Annie Maria Thomas 💍 1895/2428	Bachelor Spinster	Sawyer	27 23	Woodend Woodend	11 months 12 months	House of Rev Daniel Thomas, Woodend	95/3949	24 December 1895	Rev Andrew Stobo
115	28 December 1895	Hezekiah Albert Bromhall Fidel Elizabeth White Cumming		Bachelor Spinster	Sawmill Hand	24 22	Invercargill Invercargill	3 days 2 years	St John's Church, Tay Street	95/3723	28 December 1895	Ven Archdeacon Stocker

No	Date of Notice	Names and Surnames of Parties	BDM Match	Condition	Calling or Profession	Age	Dwelling Place	Length of Residence	Marriage Place	Folio	Consent	Date of Certificate	Officiating Minister
9	24 December 1895	Robert Manning Emma Edkins	Robert Manning Emma Edkins 💍 1895/2223	Bachelor Spinster	Laborer	23 22	Lovell's Flat Kaitangata	3 years 5 years	Residence of George Edkins	95/3728		24 December 1895	Robert Fairmaid, Presbyterian
10	31 December 1895	Benjamin Bayley Mabel MacMillan Smith	Benjamin Bagley Mabel McMillan 💍 1896/255	Bachelor Spinster	School Teacher	23 21	Woodville Kaitangata	2 1/2 years 3 years	St Paul's Church of England	95/1014		31 December 1895	Thos. Frank Dodd

No	Date of Notice	Names and Surnames of Parties	BDM Match	Condition	Calling or Profession	Age	Dwelling Place	Length of Residence	Marriage Place	Folio	Consent	Date of Certificate	Officiating Minister
93	10 December 1895	Daniel Craig Emily Shiels	Daniel Craig Emily Shiels 💍 1895/2224	Bachelor Spinster	Laborer Domestic Servant	21 17	Cattle Flat nr Balfour Cattle Flat nr Balfour	1 year 6 months 1 year 6 months	School House	95/3129	James Shiels, father	13 December 1895	Rev. James Blackie
94	27 December 1895	Thomas Rutter Marion Skeoch	Thomas Rutter Marion Skeoch 💍 1896/289	Bachelor Spinster	Shearer Domestic Servant	23 19	Longridge North Longridge North	2 years 10 years	Residence of Margaret Skeoch, Longridge North	95/1016	Margaret Skeoch, mother	27 December 1895	Rev. James Blackie

No	Date of Notice	Names and Surnames of Parties	BDM Match	Condition	Calling or Profession	Age	Dwelling Place	Length of Residence	Marriage Place	Folio	Consent	Date of Certificate	Officiating Minister
7	7 October 1895	Earl Simonsen Christina Fraser	Carl Simonsen Christina Fraser 💍 1895/2591	Bachelor Spinster	Miner Domestic	29 21	Alexandra South Alexandra South	4½ years 20 years	Residence of Mr. Wm Fraser, Alexandra South	95/4091		7 October 1895	Rev. John Lothian
8	24 November 1895	Robert Gemmell Jessie Ah Uing		Bachelor Spinster	Labourer Domestic	24 22	Alexandra South Alexandra South	19 months 16 years	Residence of Mr. Ah Uing, Alexandra South	95/4092		24 November 1895	Rev. John Lothian

No	Date of Notice	Names and Surnames of Parties	BDM Match	Condition	Calling or Profession	Age	Dwelling Place	Length of Residence	Marriage Place	Folio	Consent	Date of Certificate	Officiating Minister
167	18 November 1895	Thomas Robert Hill Lucy Bigwood	Thomas Robert Leith Lucy Begwood 💍 1895/2225	Bachelor Spinster	Butcher	26 21	Mataura Mataura	3 years 17 years	At the House of John Bigwood, Mataura	95/3730		18 November 1895	Rev. J. H. Davidson, Presbyterian
168	25 November 1895	Robert William Beckham Mary White	Robert William Beckham Mary White 💍 1895/2226	Bachelor Spinster	Baker	32 25	Mataura Mataura	5 months	Church, Presbyterian Manse, Mataura	95/3731		25 November 1895	Rev. J. H. Davidson, Presbyterian
169	25 November 1895	Edward Jardine Jane McCartney	Edward Gardiner Jane Macartney 💍 1895/2234	Bachelor Spinster	Moulder	21 25	Mataura Mataura	21 years 20 years	At the House of W. J. McCartney, Mataura	95/3732		25 November 1895	Rev. J. H. Davidson, Presbyterian
170	1 December 1895	Robert Kilpatrick Louisa Sophia William	Robert Kilpatrick Louisa Sophia Williams 💍 1895/2245	Widower Spinster	Farmer	39 18	Mataura Mataura	14 years 2 years	At the Office of the Registrar	95/3733	Charles William, father	1 December 1895	Tom Palmer, Registrar

No	Date of Notice	Names and Surnames of Parties	BDM Match	Condition	Calling or Profession	Age	Dwelling Place	Length of Residence	Marriage Place	Folio	Consent	Date of Certificate	Officiating Minister
2	24 December 1895	Robert Robinson Harper Margaret Drummond	Robert Robinson Harper Margaret Forsyth Drummond 💍 1895/2485	Bachelor Spinster	Labourer Dressmaker	34 years 21 years	Middlemarch Middlemarch	2 years 1 1/2 years	Presbyterian Church Middlemarch	95/3974		24 December 1895	Reverend Thomas Paulin, Presbyterian Minister

No	Date of Notice	Names and Surnames of Parties	BDM Match	Condition	Calling or Profession	Age	Dwelling Place	Length of Residence	Marriage Place	Folio	Date of Certificate	Officiating Minister
170	11 October 1895	James McHenry Isabella Perry	James McIlroy Isabella Perry 💍 1895/2558	Bachelor Spinster	Miner Domestic	39 25	Roxburgh Roxburgh	17 years Six months	at Edmonds Hotel Roxburgh	95/3885	11 October 1895	Rev. R. Telford
171	29 October 1895	Alfred Henry Sims Bessie Jane Snell	Alfred Henry Toms Bessie Jane Snell Courtier 💍 1895/2252	Bachelor Spinster	Miner Domestic	28 29			at the home of Mr W. Snell Benger Flat	95/3734	29 October 1895	Rev. A. Edwards
172	8 November 1895	John Kiko Theodorea Marshall	John Kitto Theodocia Marshall 💍 1895/2559	Bachelor Spinster	Miner Domestic	25 25			at the Home of Mr W. Colter Roxburgh Flat	95/3886	8 November 1895	Rev. R. Telford

No	Date of Notice	Names and Surnames of Parties	BDM Match	Condition	Calling or Profession	Age	Dwelling Place	Length of Residence	Marriage Place	Folio	Date of Certificate	Officiating Minister
1511	1 October 1895	William Falconer Mary McFaggart	William Falconer Mary McTaggart 💍 1895/2253	Bachelor Spinster	Farmer	30 26	Waiareka Oamaru	20 years 23 years	The office of the Registrar of Marriage, Oamaru	95/3735	1 October 1895	Registrar of Marriage, Oamaru
1512	1 October 1895	Henry Faithful Badeley Harriel Esther Denbow	Henry Faithpe Badeley Harriet Esther Denton 💍 1895/4073	Bachelor Spinster	Sawmiller	24 22	Oamaru Oamaru	24 years 22 years	St. Luke's Church, Oamaru	95/4012	1 October 1895	Rev. Canon H.G. Gould
1513	15 October 1895	William Rutherford Darling Anna Maxwell Wallace Murdoch	William Rutherford Darling Anna Maxwell Wallace Murdoch 💍 1895/4074	Widower Spinster	Merchant	37 28	Oamaru Oamaru	10 years 12 months	St. Luke's Church, Oamaru	95/4013	15 October 1895	Rev. Canon H.G. Gould
1514	16 October 1895	Thomas Simm Mary Gibson	Thomas Nimmo Mary Gibson 💍 1895/4071	Bachelor Spinster	Miner	36 25	Papakaio Papakaio	13 years 25 years	The Residence of Mr. James Gibson at Papakaio	95/3950	16 October 1895	Rev. John Steven
1515	22 October 1895	Thomas Samuel Mellicon Mary Ellen Richmond	Thomas Samuel Medlicott Mary Ellen Richmond 💍 1895/4075	Bachelor Spinster	Farmer	33 25	Oamaru Oamaru	3 days 25 years	St. Luke's Church, Oamaru	95/4014	22 October 1895	Rev. Canon H.G. Gould
1516	9 November 1895	William John Sandford Clara Emily Parkinson	William John Sandford Clara Emily Paterson 💍 1895/2255	Bachelor Spinster	Jeweller Saleswoman	24 24	Oamaru Oamaru	2 years 24 years	The Residence of Mr. Alexander Benjfield Stevens, Exe Street, Oamaru	95/3737	9 November 1895	Rev. W.B. Marten
1517	12 November 1895	Charles Gibson Laura Ward	Charles Gibson Laura Ward 💍 1895/4072	Bachelor Spinster	Ploughman	21 21	Papakaio Duntroon	21 years 21 years	The Residence of Mr. William Ward at Duntroon	95/3951	12 November 1895	Rev. John Steven

No	Date of Notice	Names and Surnames of Parties	BDM Match	Condition	Calling or Profession	Age	Dwelling Place	Length of Residence	Marriage Place	Folio	Consent	Date of Certificate	Officiating Minister
1818	12 November 1895	Alexander McKinnon Margaret Snadden	Alexander McKinnon Margaret Snadden 💍 1895/2256	Bachelor Spinster	Sheepfarmer	26 20	Oamaru Oamaru	5 days 17 years	Wesleyan Church Oamaru	95/3738	George Snadden, Father	12 November 1895	Rev. W. B. Marten
1819	19 November 1895	William Roland Porteous Emma Randall Collie	William Roland Porteous Emma Randall Collie 💍 1895/2257	Bachelor Spinster	Commercial Traveller Housekeeper	27 27	Oamaru Oamaru	5 days 4 years	The Residence of Major Evans, Reed Street Oamaru	95/3739		19 November 1895	Rev. W. B. Marten
1820	20 November 1895	John Collins Margaret McPhee	John Collins Margaret McPhee 💍 1895/2254	Bachelor Spinster	Farm Labourer Dressmaker	26 28	Maheno Oamaru	3 years 20 years	St. Patrick's Basilica, Oamaru	95/3736		20 November 1895	Rev. W. A. McAlister
1821	20 November 1895	John Jones Ada Sturgess	John Jones Ada Sturgess 💍 1895/2443	Bachelor Spinster	Labourer Cook	29 25	Oamaru Oamaru	1 year 6 years	The residence of Mr. R. A. de Lautour, Reed Street Oamaru	95/3851		20 November 1895	Rev. Wm. Wright
1822	18 December 1895	Frederick Christian Parsons Catherine Galbraith	Frederick Christian Parsons Catherine Galbraith 💍 1895/2429	Bachelor Spinster	Labourer Dressmaker	27 27	Pukeuru Pukeuru	27 years 4 years	The residence of Mr. Robert Milne at Pukeuru	95/3952		18 December 1895	Rev. John Stevens
1823	30 December 1895	Lachlan McKinnon Agnes Henderson	Lachlan McKinnon Agnes Henderson 💍 1896/598	Bachelor Spinster	Labourer	29 22	Awamoko Awamoko	5 years 22 years	The residence of Mr. John Henderson at Awamoko	96/1022		30 December 1895	Rev. John Stevens

No	Date of Notice	Names and Surnames of Parties	BDM Match	Condition	Calling or Profession	Age	Dwelling Place	Length of Residence	Marriage Place	Folio	Consent	Date of Certificate	Officiating Minister
6	22 October 1895	Dannie Forbes Jessie Collins	Daniel Tither Nellie Collins 💍 1895/2470	Bachelor Spinster	Labourer Householder	24 24	Gore Nightcaps	11 days 14 days	Catholic Church	95/3983		22 October 1895	Rev. Michael Walsh

No	Date of Notice	Names and Surnames of Parties	BDM Match	Condition	Calling or Profession	Age	Dwelling Place	Length of Residence	Marriage Place	Folio	Consent	Date of Certificate	Officiating Minister
7	27 November 1895	Alfred Graham Reid Grace Wright	Alfred Graham Reid Grace Wright 💍 1895/2499	Bachelor Spinster	Railway porter	28 29	Palmerston Palmerston	3 days 10 years	House of Mr. Andrew Wright, Goodwood	95/4015		27 November 1895	Rev. James Clark

No	Date of Notice	Names and Surnames of Parties	BDM Match	Condition	Calling or Profession	Age	Dwelling Place	Length of Residence	Marriage Place	Folio	Consent	Date of Certificate	Officiating Minister
131	5 November 1895	George Johnston Paterson Susan Gillieson Paterson	George Johnston Susan Gillieson Paterson 💍 1895/2430	Bachelor Spinster	Farmer Teacher	28 22	Kaihiku Kaihiku	28 years 11 years	Presbyterian Church, Kaihiku	95/3953		5 November 1895	Rev. John Kilpatrick, Presbyterian
132	19 December 1895	John Wright Paterson Isabella Douglas Ayson	John Wright Isabella Douglas Ayson 💍 1895/2432	Bachelor Spinster	Farmer Domestic	34 25	Kaihiku Kaihiku	30 years 11 years	Presbyterian Church, Kaihiku	95/3954		19 December 1895	Rev. John Kilpatrick, Presbyterian
133	21 December 1895	Alfred Thomas Paterson Alina Elizabeth Hallberg	Alfred Thomas Patterson Alma Elizabeth Hallberg 💍 1895/2460	Bachelor Spinster	School Teacher Domestic	24 19	Waipahi Waipahi	2 1/2 years 14 years	Dwelling House of Hans Erick Hallberg, Waipahi	95/3854	Hans Erick Hallberg, father of bride	21 December 1895	Rev. W. Timsley, Wesleyan

No	Date of Notice	Names and Surnames of Parties	BDM Match	Condition	Calling or Profession	Age	Dwelling Place	Length of Residence	Marriage Place	Folio	Consent	Date of Certificate	Officiating Minister
25	20 December 1895	Charles Driver Margaret Maria Foord	Charles Driver Margaret Maria Foord 💍 1895/2237	Bachelor Spinster	Farmer	26 19	Purakanui, near Port Chalmers Purakanui, near Port Chalmers	26 years 19 years	House of Arthur Foord, Purakanui	95/3743	Arthur Foord, Father	20 December 1895	Rev. W. D. H. Riker, Congregational
26	24 December 1895	Thomas William Paton Annie Matgrew		Bachelor Spinster	Labourer	24 21	Lawyers May, Port Chalmers Port Chalmers	22 years 17 years	House of E. C. Paton, Port Chalmers	95/3799		24 December 1895	Rev. E. C. Paton, Church of England
27	21 December 1895	David James Watson Annie Eleanor Lebden	David James Watson Annie Eleanor Cobden 💍 1896/592	Bachelor Spinster	Mariner	26 23	Port Chalmers Port Chalmers	26 years 3 weeks	Holy Trinity Church, Port Chalmers	95/1041		21 December 1895	Rev. E. C. Paton, Church of England

No	Date of Notice	Names and Surnames of Parties	BDM Match	Condition	Calling or Profession	Age	Dwelling Place	Length of Residence	Marriage Place	Folio	Consent	Date of Certificate	Officiating Minister
19	15 October 1895	Richard White Mary Jane Braidthwaite	Richard White Mary Jane Braithwaite 💍 1895/2290	Bachelor Spinster	Labourer Nil	26 25	Ruhiwaka near Port Chalmers Port Chalmers	20 years 6 months	Church of England, Port Chalmers	95/3797		15 October 1895	Rev. F. C. Platts, Church of England
20	18 October 1895	William Hall Grace Elizabeth Malcolm	William Hall Grace Elizabeth Malcolm 💍 1895/2258	Bachelor Spinster	Labourer Nil	20 21	Surakanui near Port Chalmers Lower Harbour, Port Chalmers	20 years 10 years	Registrar's Office, Port Chalmers	95/3740	Anthony Hall, father	18 October 1895	Thos. Kinchley, Registrar
21	9 December 1895	George Douglas Mess Christina Thomson	George Douglas Ross Christina Thomson 💍 1895/2235	Bachelor Spinster	Clerk Nil	25 23	Lawyer's Bay, Port Chalmers Lawyer's Bay, Port Chalmers	2 days 2 days	House of Capt. W. Thomson, Lawyer's Bay	95/3741		9 December 1895	Rev. J. H. Bannerman, Presbyterian
22	14 December 1895	David James Watson Annie Eleanor Holden	David James Watson Annie Eleanor Cobden 💍 1896/592	Bachelor Spinster	Mariner Nil	26 22	Port Chalmers Port Chalmers	2 days 3 days	House of John Watson, Port Chalmers No 27	See Notice No 27		14 December 1895	Rev. F. C. Platts, Church of England
23	17 December 1895	William Driver Harriett Hitchcock	William Driver Lavinia Hitchcock 💍 1895/2291	Bachelor Spinster	Farmer Nil	27 22	Surakanui near Port Chalmers Ruhiwaka near Port Chalmers	22 years 12 months	House of Thos. Kinchley, Port Chalmers	95/3798		17 December 1895	Rev. F. C. Platts, Church of England
24	19 December 1895	John Maugham Annie Stevenson	John Brandham Annie Stevenson 💍 1895/2236 John George Alexander Ruddenklan Annie Stevenson 💍 1895/4134	Bachelor Spinster	Blacksmith Nil	29 21	Port Chalmers Port Chalmers	2 years 2 years	House of Chas. Stevenson, Port Chalmers	95/3742		19 December 1895	Rev. R. H. Fickes, Congregational

No	Date of Notice	Names and Surnames of Parties	BDM Match	Condition	Calling or Profession	Age	Dwelling Place	Length of Residence	Marriage Place	Folio	Consent	Date of Certificate	Officiating Minister
442	9 October 1895	James Henry Tinton Mary Russell	James Henry Newton Mary Russell 💍 1895/1673	Bachelor Spinster	Labourer	28 30	Pahi Colac	5 years 1 year	House of Mr. Tinton, Pahi	95/4053		9 October 1895	Rev. G. W. Christian, Church of England
443	12 October 1895	John Ford Nora Mary Callaghan	John Ford Nora Mary Callaghan 💍 1895/2469	Bachelor Spinster	Farmer	25 22	Fairfax Fairfax	9 years 10 years	Roman Catholic Church, Riverton	95/3982		12 October 1895	Rev. W. Walsh, Roman Catholic
444	29 October 1895	Charles Murphy Euphemia Stirling	Charles Murphy Euphemia Stirling 💍 1895/2243	Bachelor Spinster	Labourer	28 20	Colac Riverton	1 year 13 years	House of Mr. John Stirling, Riverton	95/3749		29 October 1895	Rev. G. W. Christian, Church of England
445	3 November 1895	Louis Garden Jessie Bruce Foster	Louis Garden Jessie Bruce Foster 💍 1895/2240	Bachelor Spinster	Farmer	31 20	Pahi Orepuki	15 months 12 months	Wesleyan Church, Riverton	95/3746	Peter Foster, father of Jessie Bruce Foster	3 November 1895	Rev. J. A. Lochore, Wesleyan
446	4 November 1895	Frederick Nichol Elizabeth Jane Letcher	Frederick Nichol Elizabeth Jane Letcher 💍 1895/2241	Bachelor Spinster	Farmer	33 18	Drummond Drummond	9 years 13 months	House of Mr. W. Letcher, Drummond	95/3747	W. Letcher, father of Elizabeth Jane Letcher	4 November 1895	Rev. J. A. Lochore, Wesleyan
447	12 November 1895	Douglas Hamishaw Catherine Elizabeth Hamilton	Douglas Arnnishaw Catherine Elizabeth Hamilton 💍 1895/2238	Bachelor Spinster	Baker	25 21	Thornbury Thornbury	4 months 6 months	Office of Registrar, Riverton	95/3744		12 November 1895	Alex. Eyes, Registrar, Riverton
448	28 December 1895	James Clode Eliza Flowers	James Clode Eliza Flowers 💍 1895/2239	Bachelor Spinster	Miner Dressmaker	29 28	Colac Riverton	9 months 15 months	House of Mr. Flowers, Riverton	95/3745		28 December 1895	Rev. Thos. Neave, Presbyterian
449	30 December 1895	Robert Fordyce Green Grace Margaret Blair Stewart	James Robert Frederick Green Grace Margaret Blair Stewart 💍 1895/2242	Bachelor Spinster	Carpenter	31 25	Riverton Riverton	15 months 20 months	House of Mr. Robert Stewart, Riverton	95/3748		30 December 1895	Rev. J. A. Lochore, Wesleyan

No	Date of Notice	Names and Surnames of Parties	BDM Match	Condition	Calling or Profession	Age	Dwelling Place	Length of Residence	Marriage Place	Folio	Consent	Date of Certificate	Officiating Minister
188	4 December 1895	Henry Laid Agnes Eskdale	Henry Reid Agnes Eskdale 💍 1895/2244	Bachelor Spinster	Platelayer	32 22	Tapanui Tapanui	3 days 22 years House	Mr Eskdales	95/3750		4 December 1895	Rev A Begg
189	21 December 1895	William Cumming Agnes Shanks	William Cumming Agnes Shanks 💍 1895/2500	Bachelor Spinster	Blacksmith	35 18	Tapanui Tapanui	3 1/2 years 18 years house Heriot	Mr Shanks	95/4016	James Shanks, Father	21 December 1895	Rev W A Kydd
190	24 December 1895	Edward Pinder Ann Mackie	Edward Puider Ann Mackie 💍 1895/2246	Bachelor Spinster	Schoolmaster	29 19	Tapanui Tapanui	5 days 19 years house	Mr Mackie's	95/3751	John Mackie, Father	24 December 1895	Rev A Begg

No	Date of Notice	Names and Surnames of Parties	BDM Match	Condition	Calling or Profession	Age	Dwelling Place	Length of Residence	Marriage Place	Folio	Date of Certificate	Officiating Minister
744	5 October 1895	James Nolan Bridget Clooney	James Volan Bridget Clooney 💍 1895/2632	Bachelor Spinster	Fellmonger	27 26	Milton Milton	11 years 7 years	In the Roman Catholic Church, Milton	95/4111	5 October 1895	Rev. Jas. O'Neill
745	15 October 1895	John Congalton Maria Jane Crosland	John Lonqutton Maria Jane Crosland 💍 1895/2433	Bachelor Spinster	Storeman	24 19	Waihola Waihola	3 days 2 weeks	In the Presbyterian Church, Waihola	95/3955	15 October 1895	Rev. Geo. Hall
746	7 November 1895	John Rutherford Elizabeth Jane Evans	John Rutherford Elizabeth Jane Evans 💍 1895/2247	Bachelor Spinster	Laborer	33 23	Waihola Waihola	4 years Life	Registrar's Office, Milton	95/3952	7 November 1895	Registrar
747	12 November 1895	John Randle Elsie Smith	John Randle Elsie Smith 💍 1895/2434	Widower Spinster	Painter Dressmaker	46 26	Waihola Waihola	4 days Life	In the residence of Jno. Smith, Lakeside Farm, Waihola	95/3956	12 November 1895	Rev. Geo. Hall
748	13 December 1895	Henry Adams Elizabeth Dowie	Henry Adams Elizabeth Bowie 💍 1895/2248	Bachelor Spinster	Laborer	28 22	Milton Milton	20 years 20 years	In the residence of George Dowie, Milton	95/3953	13 December 1895	Rev. W. G. Thomas
749	17 December 1895	Robert James Nicholl Elizabeth Ann Reid	Robert James Nicholl Elizabeth Ann Reid 💍 1895/188	Bachelor Spinster	Labourer	39 27	Milton Milton	4 days 1 month	In the residence of John Reid, Adams Flat	95/3954	17 December 1895	Rev. W. G. Thomas

No	Date of Notice	Names and Surnames of Parties	BDM Match	Condition	Calling or Profession	Age	Dwelling Place	Length of Residence	Marriage Place	Folio	Consent	Date of Certificate	Officiating Minister
4	28 October 1895	Thomas Allan Kidd Mary Mason Ingle	Thomas Allan Kidd Mary Mason Moyle 💍 1895/2435	Bachelor Spinster	Porter Househelp	22 19	Waitahuna Waitahuna	2 years 1 year	Presbyterian Church, Waitahuna	95/3957	Mary Mason Ingle, minor	25 October 1895	Rev. J. S. Reid, Presbyterian Minister
5	19 November 1895	Timothy Shaby Margaret Isabel Ryan	Timothy Shirley Margaret Isabelle Ryan 💍 1895/2366	Bachelor Spinster	Hotel Keeper Househelp	22 27	Waitahuna Waitahuna	3 days 27 years	Roman Catholic Chapel, Waitahuna	95/3848		19 November 1895	Rev. P. O'Leary, Roman Catholic Clergyman
6	24 December 1895	Donald McCorkindale Ellen Tamblyn	Donald McCorkindale Ellen Tamblyn 💍 1895/2407	Bachelor Spinster	Farmer Dressmaker	31 28	Waitahuna Waitahuna	25 years 4 days	The House of William McCorkindale, Waitahuna	95/3958		24 December 1895	Rev. J. S. Reid, Presbyterian Minister

No	Date of Notice	Names and Surnames of Parties	BDM Match	Condition	Calling or Profession	Age	Dwelling Place	Length of Residence	Marriage Place	Folio	Consent	Date of Certificate	Officiating Minister
109	9 December 1895	James George Farrant Mary Noble Kay	James George Tarrant Mary Noble Reay 💍 1895/2249	Bachelor Spinster	Mariner	28 28	Christchurch Christchurch	10 years 28 years	The Halson Church	95/3755		9 December 1895	Revd. J. Smith, Wesleyan Minister

No	Date of Notice	Names and Surnames of Parties	BDM Match	Condition	Calling or Profession	Age	Dwelling Place	Length of Residence	Marriage Place	Folio	Consent	Date of Certificate	Officiating Minister
29	29 November 1895	Walter Perry Backler Flora Agnes Cameron	Walter Perry Flora Agnes Cameron 💍 1895/2450	Bachelor Spinster	Farm Servant Domestic Servant	26 years 26 years	Hawke Flat Vincent County Hawkea Flat	7 years 9 years	Residence of George Smith, Lagoon Valley	95/3867		2 November 1895	Rev. William Kerr Grant
30	14 December 1895	Henry Charles Barker Mary Ironside	Henry Charles Barker Mary Ironside 💍 1895/2451	Bachelor Spinster	Farmer Dressmaker	24 years 22 years	Mount Barker Lake County Pembroke	18 years 10 years	Residence of John Ironside	95/3868		14 December 1895	Rev. William Kerr Grant

No	Date of Notice	Names and Surnames of Parties	BDM Match	Condition	Calling or Profession	Age	Dwelling Place	Length of Residence	Marriage Place	Folio	Date of Certificate	Officiating Minister
5	5 October 1895	James Patrick Jeanie Dick Blair	James Patrick Jessie Dick Blair 💍 1895/2473	Bachelor Spinster	Farmer	33 27	West Taieri West Taieri	8 years, Abbotsford 4 years, Bride's mother's Home		95/3986	5 October 1895	Rev. Allan Kirkland
6	9 November 1895	David Leslie Davina Petrie Baird	David Leslie Davina Beattie Baird 💍 1895/2474	Bachelor Spinster	Clerk	26 24	West Taieri West Taieri	4 days at West Taieri 10 years	Presbyterian Church	95/3987	9 November 1895	Rev. Allan Kirkland
7	3 December 1895	Hugh Lamont Thomson Elizabeth Watson Robertson	Hugh Lamont Thomson Elizabeth Watom Robertson 💍 1895/2259	Bachelor Spinster	Farm-manager	28 24	West Taieri West Taieri	6 years at the Bride's 19 years, Brother's Home		95/3988	3 December 1895	Rev. D. C. Hamilton

No	Date of Notice	Names and Surnames of Parties	BDM Match	Condition	Calling or Profession	Age	Dwelling Place	Length of Residence	Marriage Place	Folio	Consent	Date of Certificate	Officiating Minister
103	3 October 1895	Duncan Daylor Mary Malcolm	Duncan Taylor Mary Malcolm 💍 1895/2568	Bachelor Spinster	Contractor	32 26	Centre Bush Winton Bush	10 years 18 years	House of W. Francis Malcolm	95/3879		3 October 1895	Rev. James Baind, Presbyterian
104	21 October 1895	John Keast Mary Daylor	John Keast Mary Taylor 💍 1895/2576	Bachelor Spinster	Farmer	34 22	Benmore East Winton	15 years 22 years	House of W. James Daylor	95/3879		21 October 1895	Rev. James Baind, Presbyterian
105	18 November 1895	Thomas Ayroso Ellen Sanderson	Thomas Agnew Ellen Saunderson 💍 1895/2270	Widower Spinster	Farmer Domestic Servant	37 26	Lochiel Lochiel	20 years 6 months	Registrar's Office, Winton	95/3859		18 November 1895	William Russell, Registrar
106	18 November 1895	Donald Holloway Mary Adeline Hinchey	Donald Halloway Mary Adeline Hinchey 💍 1895/2277	Bachelor Spinster	Blacksmith	26 25	Centre Bush Fern Hills	1 month 15 years	W. William Hinchey's Home, Fern Hills	95/3860		18 November 1895	Rev. Michael Keenan, Roman Catholic
107	16 December 1895	David Thomson Margaret Ann Fox	David Thomson Margaret Ann Fox 💍 1895/2498	Bachelor Spinster	Farmer	43 19	Winton Plains Invercargill	31 years 19 years	Residence of W. William Graham, Invercargill		William Graham Fox, father of bride	16 December 1895	Rev. H. C. Oliver, Wesleyan

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No	Date of Notice	Names and Surnames of Parties	BDM Match	Condition	Calling or Profession	Age	Dwelling Place	Length of Residence	Marriage Place	Folio	Consent	Date of Certificate	Officiating Minister
102	19 November 1895	Frederick Chapman Smith Marion Nisbet	Frederick Chapman Smith Marion Stevens Nisbet 💍 1895/2477	Bachelor Spinster	Gardener Domestic duties	28 23	Edendale Wallacetown	7 years all her life at Wallacetown		95/3990		22 November 1895	Revd William White of Invercargill

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What is an Intention to Marry?

The 1854 Marriage Act required Pakeha settlers (and later Maori) to register their intention to marry from 1855. The resulting Notices of intention to marry were sent by the district registrars to the Registrar-General of Births, Deaths and Marriages and bound into large volumes, each containing a year of notices. These registers were eventually deposited with Archives New Zealand.

What information does an ItM record?

A typical Intention to Marry notice records:

the bride and groom's full names
occupation of the groom (and sometimes the bride)
their ages
district where the marriage would take place
how long they had resided in the district
Where the marriage would take place (eg, a specific church)
Who would officiate the marriage (eg, a minister)
The date of the notice and also a date when the certificate was issued. Marriages had to take place within 3 months, and usually occurred within a week or so of the certificate date.
If one of the parties was under 21, a parent who consented to their marriage was usually specified

These details can provide clues for genealogical and historical research. Knowing the date and district makes it easier to look for wedding notices in Papers Past, and the amount of time that the parties had resided in a district can offer clues to whether a person was born in NZ, or when they immigrated.

However, finding individual records in the Intentions to Marry registers was typically a slow and manual process, usually requiring an in-person visit to Archives NZ's Wellington office (during limited opening hours) and using a handwritten card catalogue index to look up individual names.

Eight years of the registers had been digitised by Archives NZ prior to 2024, but even these digital versions required the use of a manual index and usually examining several pages to locate specific records.

What is the Intentions to Marry Project?

This project aims to transcribe the New Zealand Intentions to Marry registers (from 1855 to 1925) with the assistance of new technology (AI), making the records freely available and easily searchable.

The ITM records have also been cross-referenced with the registered marriages at DIA Births, Deaths and Marriages, where possible (a small fraction of the recorded intentions to marry did not become a registered marriage).

Currently we have almost all records between 1855 and 1898. More registers will be added when the Archives NZ Wellington reading room re-opens in September 2025.

The project is led by Luke Howison, a web developer who made the free genealogical research search tool NZ Ancestor Search Helper and Archway-style Collections Search. There are also some wonderful volunteers assisting with digitising the registers.

Can I volunteer to help?

Yes, you can! You can sign up to correct errors in the transcribed records and match ITMs with registered marriages.

I am also looking for Wellington-based volunteers to help me digitise more years of the registers. I can provide lighting equipment and a 'clicker' (to trigger your phone's camera).

How is the transcription done?

There are several steps to digitising and transcribing the records:

Digitising the registers (taking clean, straight, high-quality photos)
Processing the digitised pages by straightening, cropping and sharpening the images
Transcribing each page with a combination of AI tools
Matching each ITM with a registered marriage when possible
Human verification of the transcribed information

The main LLM (AI) used are the Google Gemini Pro and Flash models, which have excellent 'Vision' capabilities, and a generous free tier.

Archives NZ has released the register years they have digitised (1865-69, 1872, 1874 and 1880) under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 license.

The Intention to Marry registers (up to 1925) are more than 100 years old, so their Crown Copyright has expired, putting them in the public domain. This also applies to any 'mechanical reproductions' (eg, pictures or photocopies) of their content without substantial alteration.

The transcribed records on this website are released under the Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal license, which allows reusers to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the material in any medium or format, even for commercial purposes, while giving credit to the creator (NZ Intentions to Marry Project).

NZ Intentions to Marry Project

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