James Cartwright GEORGE [4519]

  General Notes:

1907/9561 NZ Death George James Cartwright61y

Taranaki Herald 3 September 1884
CANDIDATES FOR THE BOROUGH COUNCIL.
The following candidates were nominated for the vacant seats in the Borough Council at noon to-day EAST WARD.
. . . James Cartwright George nominated by A. Shuttleworth and A. C. Fookes. . .

Taranaki Herald 23 June 1892
SUPREME COURT.
-In Chambers, Wednesday, June 22.-Re John Crocker, of New Plymouth, settler, on Mr Samuel's application, probate was granted to James Cartwright George, the executor named in will of deceased.

Taranaki Herald & Auckland Star 6 March 1907
Death Notice:
GEORGE. At Teruru, New Plymouth; on March 6th, James Cartwright George, in his 62nd year. By request no flowers.

Taranaki Herald 6 March 1907
Funeral Notice:
The funeral of the late Mr James C. George will leave his late residence, Devon Street West, on Friday, 8th inst., at 2.30 p.m. for Te Henui Cemetery. Friends will kindly accept this intimation. W. F. BROOKING. Undertaker.

New Zealand Cemwetery Records 1800-2007
Name:James Cartwright George
Birth Date: 29 Oct 1845
Death Age: 61
Death Date: 6 Mar 1907
Death Place: New Plymouth
Burial Place: Taranaki, New Zealand
Cemetery: Te Henui

Headstone - Te Henui Cemetery:
In loving memorty of Emily GEORGE. Born 3rd August 1847 died 25 Nov 1885;
Mary GEORGE born 14th July 1836 died 25th April 1888;
Kate Emma George born 29th May died 14th Oct. 1878;
James Cartwright GEORGE born 29th Oct . 1845 died 6th March 1907.

Taranaki Herald 6 March 1907
Obituary:
JAMES CARTWRIGHT GEORGE:
yETAT 62.
One of the oldest and best known businessmen of New Plymouth passed away this morning in the person or Mr James Cartwright, after a painful and lingering illness, at the age of 62 years. Mr George was a native of Roxton, Bedfordshire, England, where his father had a coach factory. The family came to New Zealand in 1857 and settled at New Plymouth, where the subject of notice learned the building and cabinet-making trade under Mr Watson. In 1869 Mr George established himself in a similar business on his own account, and was very successful. About 1887 he disposed of the business and went into the dairy industry, first establishing a factory in Tikorangi and afterwards in partnership with Mr Newton King and another, founding the Crown Dairy company. The third partner soon disposed of his interest to Mr Richard Cock, and these three, entering into the enterprise with great energy and spirit, soon made the Crown Dairy Company the largest dairying concern in the province, if not in the colony. Mr George undertook the active management of the company's affairs, and was largely responsible for the success achieved, but his health breaking down he was compelled to take a long holiday, visiting England in 1895. On, his return he continued to take a large share in the direction of the affairs of the company and continued to so until quite recently, when illness prevented him from taking any active part and he lived a comparatively retired life. A few months ago he planned another trip to England for the benefit of his health, and in November he actually started on the journey, but on reaching Hawera he was so ill that his doctor advised his return home, where he shortly afterwards underwent an operation, which relieved his malady for the time being but could effect no permanent benefit. Since then he has gradually failed in strength waiting patiently for the end, which came at an early hour this morning. One of the soundest business men of the town, his services were freely given to his fellow-citizens and he has filled many public and semi-public positions. He represented the ratepayers of the New Plymouth Harbour Board for two years, and was for a long time a director or the Sash and Door Factory and Timber Company, and the Taranaki Land, Building and Investment Society. He was an old member of the Freemason Order, being past master of the craft, and was also for many years a director of the Loyal Excelsior Lodge of Odd-fellows. As trustee of the Grey Institute he enjoyed the confidence of the Wesleyan body, of which he was at one time an active member. During the Maori wars he served with the Taranaki Rifle Volunteer and afterwards Atkinson's Company of Bushrangers. Other more or less public positions he has held at various times were the Presidency of the Chamber of Commerce, the New Plymouth Bowling Club, the Mutual Improvement Society etc. In fact, he was always ready to help forward any movement for the commercial and social well-being of the town and district. Beneath a somewhat brusque manner he concealed a kind and sympathetic heart, and there are many who will regret the loss in him of a good friend and companion. He was married three time and leaves a large family, most of whom are grown up.

Wairarapa Daily Times 8 March 1907
OBITUARY.
Passing of a Pioneer Colonist
Mr James C. George
Mr James Cartwright George, of New Plymouth, one of its early residents and one of its most successful and best known commercial men, passed away on Wednesday morning after a, protracted illness. He has been for a long period connected with the dairying industry of the province, and in the town of New Plymouth itself filled in a most capable manner many important public and semi-public positions. In 1887 he disposed of his cabinet-making and entered the dairying industry. With Messrs Newton King and P. Dignan he formed the Crown Dairy Company. Mr Dignan left the district shortly afterwards and disposed of his share to Mr Oliver Samuel, who in turn sold his share to Mr Richard Cock. The Crown pushed its business and soon grew to be the largest dairying concern in the colony, with operations all over Taranaki and of late in the Pahiatua district. Mr George was an energetic man and so were his two partners, and success followed success. Keen in business matters, with sound judgment, his management was responsible for a. good deal of prosperity of the concern, but the strain told on his health, and he was compelled to take a rest; so in 1595 he journeyed to England. His return to New Plymouth saw him again immersed in commercial and civic- affairs and his energetic career continued up till less than a year ago, when illness laid him aside. Convalescing, he decided on another trip to England, and in November made a start. On reaching Hawera, he became very seriously ill, and had to return home. An operation gave temporary relief, but this malady was of a premature nature. At the time of his death Mr George was Presidents of the Taranaki Chamber of Commerce, and had for a time been connected with many other local institutions, notably the Taranaki Land Building and Investment Society. New Plymouth Sash and Door Factory, New Plymouth Bowling Club, trustee of the Grey Institute and local Excelsior Lodge of Oddfellows, and the Masonic fraternity. Some years ago he served a term as member of the New Plymouth Harbour Board, and for a long time past, his name has been associated with many of the forward movements of New Plymouth. In the early days he served with the Taranaki Rifle Volunteers and Atkinson's Bushrangers. Mr George was married three times, and leaves a large family, most of whom are grown up. He will be missed by a large circle of friends and acquaintances.- Abridged from "Taranaki News."

Wanganui Herald 16 March 1907
PERSONAL
One of the oldest and best known business men of New Plymouth passed away on Thursday morning in the person of Mr James Cartwright George, after a painful and lingering illness, at the age of 62 years. Mr George was a native of Roxton, Bedfordshire, England, where his father had a coach factory. The family came to New Zealand in 1857 and settled at New Plymouth.

Taranaki Herald 19 March 1907
SUPREME COURT.
On the application of Mr Quilliam (Govt and Quilliam) probate of the will of the late James Cartwright George was granted to Reginald Harold George and Newton King, the executors named in the will.

ABAJ, Accession: W4079, Probate No. 1119; Will, Filed 27 Mar 1907, New Plymouth

  Other Records

• England: Census, 1851, Roxton, Bedfordshire, England.
James George is recorded as son, 5y, born Roxton Bedfordshire.

James married Emily HOSKIN [4523] [MRIN: 1484] on 4 Aug 1868 in New Plymouth, New Zealand. (Emily HOSKIN [4523] was born on 3 Aug 1847 and died on 25 Nov 1885.)

  Marriage Notes:

1868/7007 NZ Marriage Emily Hoskin, Jas C George

New Zealand Marriage Index 1840-1937
Name: James C. George
Gender:Male
Marriage Year: 1868
Marriage Place: New Zealand
Spouse:Emily Hoskin
Relation: Bridegroom
Folio Number: 819

James next married Mary Perring Kingcomb CROCKER [4524] [MRIN: 1485] on 10 Aug 1887 in New Plymouth, New Zealand. (Mary Perring Kingcomb CROCKER [4524] was born on 14 Jul 1837 in Stoke, Dameral, Devon, England, baptised in 1838 in Devon, England, died on 25 Apr 1888 in New Zealand and was buried in Te Henui Cemetery, New Plymouth.)

  Marriage Notes:

1887/362 NZ Marriage Mary Jessing KingcombeCrocker, James Cartwright George

James next married Annie May NIC(H)OLLS [4525] [MRIN: 1486] on 29 Jul 1889 in New Plymouth, New Zealand. (Annie May NIC(H)OLLS [4525] died on 20 Aug 1941 in Hastings, New Zealand and was buried in Eskdale Cemetery, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand.)

  Marriage Notes:

1889/2017 NZ Marriage Annie May Nicholls, James Cartwright George