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Marilyn Warburton from New Zealand gave me details of her husband Richard’s (Rick) descent from Thomas Kemmis Warburton, the 12th child and youngest son of Richard of Garryhinch (1778-1853) and his wife Anne Kemmis. Thomas emigrated to New Zealand in 1841. The following photos relate to them and their family. They appeared in Issue 22 of The Button Files.
The inscription names Gerorge HE, his wife Naomi Isabella, son Piers Acton Warburton (buried at sea off Gallipoli), daughter Mary Eva, wife of R.C. Abraham, and daughter Charlotte Eliot.
In Memory Of Thomas Kemmis Warburton Born at Garryhinch Queens Co. Ireland Died 8th Sept 1907 And of his daughter, Naomi L Warburton Died 15th August 1906 And of his Wife, Naomi Warburton Died 16th March 1914 And of his son, James Kemmis Warburton Died 30th June 1923, Aged 82.
Auditor General of New Zealand.
The founder of the firm of Arthur Warburton and Co., share brokers and financial agents, Wellington, New Zealand.
Rollo was the grandson of Thomas Kemmis Warburton, and youngest son of Arthur Warburton and Clara Mary nee Lucena. Richard (Rick), the husband of my contact Marilyn, is Rollo’s son.
Amy was the grand daughter of Thomas Kemmis Warburton, and daughter of Robert William Kane and Martha Lydia nee Warburton. She was a journalist and feminist who was awarded the OBE for services to women’s organisations. She never married and died in her 100th year, in 1979.
Beryl was the daughter of Jessie Georgina Hutchinson Warburton and her second husband Percy Walton Heanley. She was therefore Thomas Kemmis Warburton’s great grandniece. Her husband Ronald Neame was a noted English film producer, director, cinematographer, and screenwriter, whose credits included The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, and The Poseidon Adventure. Their son Christopher was also a film producer and screenwriter. Details of their careers can be found on Wikepedia.
Hi Shelia, Actually Sarah Allan was mother to James b 1771. His father was also James born 1736. So Sarah…