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RegistrationBride's Given Name(s)Bride's Family NameGroom's Given Name(s)Groom's Family Name ITM
1860/3451
Frances Dunnage William Henry Simms Order Product Intention to Marry
1860/3451
Frances Dunnage William Henry Simms Intention to Marry
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Simms William Henry 183458YOrder Product
1892/4050
Simms William Henry 1834 58Y
Hawke's Bay Knowledge Bank Who's WhoWilliam Henry Simms        🔍 ASH

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Tributes Online (obituaries)William Henry Simms        🔍 ASH

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Whanganui Council Property RollsSimms, William Henry        🔍 ASH

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Te Papa Collections - PeopleWilliam Henry Simms        🔍 ASH

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Otago Nominal Index        🔍 ASH

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Surname Forename Address Event Place Date
SIMMSWilliam HenryCanterbury Otago30 Sep 1863
SIMMSWilliam HenryCanterbury Otago19 Feb 1864
SIMMS William Henry Canterbury Otago 30 Sep 1863
SIMMS William Henry Canterbury Otago 19 Feb 1864
NZ Presbyterian MarriagesWilliam Henry Simms        🔍 ASH
Shadows of TimeWilliam Henry Simms        🔍 ASH
Our Stuff - Denise & Peter's NZ history siteWilliam Henry Simms        🔍 ASH

Source: Our Stuff by Denise and Peter on Rootsweb / "All information, lists and stories on this site may be freely linked to"

JP1868M-Z
Henry Tauranga, Auckland Simms William Henry Leithfield, Canterbury Simpson William Lawrence Blacks, Otago Sinclair Donald Nelson Skene James Opotiki, Auckland Slack William Upton
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Robert Clarke Christchurch Simms William Henry Leithfield Canterbury Simpson William Lawrence Mount Benger Otago Sinclair Donald Nelson Slack William upton Orari Canterbury Smith
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ElectoralCanterbury1862
Saul Waimate Household Simms William Henry Timaru Household Smith David Waituna Creek Freehold Smith Robert Grampian Hills Household Stericker Edward Glaves Burkes Pass Leasehold
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Sooty NZ (NZ history and genealogical information)William Henry Simms        🔍 ASH
NZ Genealogy Research Made EasyWilliam Henry Simms        🔍 ASH
Transcriptions NZWilliam Henry Simms        🔍 ASH

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Papanui.St.Paul's.gravestones
August 1924, age 3mths, dau. of Hazel & Wilfred, photo 542 SIMMS - William Henry, d. 8 July 1892, age 58 and photo 542-1 SIMMS - Frances, d. 27 June 1922 photo 542-1 SINCLAIR -
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1861.Jan-July.Lyttelton.Times.snippets.
Partnership dissolved - 031 ESKINE - Hugh Henry & SIMMS - William Henry, as Erskine & Simms, stockowners, -- Estate - 032 BAYFIELD - Mr Arthur, res. Canterbury st, signed Matilda
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Alexander Turnbull LibrarySimms, William Henry        🔍 ASH

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Auckland Museum Online CenotaphWilliam Henry Simms        🔍 ASH

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Intention to Marry ProjectWilliam Henry Simms        🔍 ASH

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1860Page 232

District of Timaru Quarter ending 31 December 1860 Registrar Belfield Woollcombe
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
13 8 October 1860 William Henry Simms
Frances Dunnage
William Henry Simms
Frances Dunnage
💍 1860/3451
Bachelor
Spinster
Sheep Farmer
26
19
Albury Station
Albury Station
6 Months
6 Months
Dwelling House of Mr Percival, Albury Station Mary Dunnage, Mother 8 October 1860 Revd George Foster
No 13
Date of Notice 8 October 1860
  Groom Bride
Names of Parties William Henry Simms Frances Dunnage
  💍 1860/3451
Condition Bachelor Spinster
Profession Sheep Farmer
Age 26 19
Dwelling Place Albury Station Albury Station
Length of Residence 6 Months 6 Months
Marriage Place Dwelling House of Mr Percival, Albury Station
Folio
Consent Mary Dunnage, Mother
Date of Certificate 8 October 1860
Officiating Minister Revd George Foster





Kura Heritage Collections (Auckland)William Henry Simms        🔍 ASH
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Masterton Anglican HistoryWilliam Henry Simms        🔍 ASH
Dictionary of NZ Biography (Scholefield, 1940)William Henry Simms        🔍 ASH

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Source: A Dictionary of NZ Biography, by Scholefield (1940), from NZ History / CC BY-NC 3.0 NZ

NameBiographyReference
William Henry Simms

SIMMS, WILLIAM HENRY (1834-92) was born at Hamburg, Germany, of English parents. He married Miss Dunnage. On coming to New Zealand he took up the Albury run in south Canterbury. While there he was a member of the Canterbury Provincial Council (for Waitangi 1862-64; Timaru, 1864-65). For some years Simms was a music teacher in Christchurch (where he was leader of the Liedertafel); and in 1887 he established a commission agency. He was German consul. He died on 8 Jul 1892.

The Press, 9 Jul 1892

Volume 2, page 154
William Henry Simms

SIMMS, WILLIAM HENRY (1834-92) was born at Hamburg, Germany, of English parents. He married Miss Dunnage. On coming to New Zealand he took up the Albury run in south Canterbury. While there he was a member of the Canterbury Provincial Council (for Waitangi 1862-64; Timaru, 1864-65). For some years Simms was a music teacher in Christchurch (where he was leader of the Liedertafel); and in 1887 he established a commission agency. He was German consul. He died on 8 Jul 1892.

The Press, 9 Jul 1892

Volume 2, page 154
NZ War GravesWilliam Henry Simms        🔍 ASH
Masterton Library Wairarapa ArchiveWilliam Henry Simms        🔍 ASH
New Zealand Gazette IndexWilliam Henry Simms        🔍 ASH

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...or the Waitangi District— William Henry Simms. For the Mount Cook Dist... 🏛️ Election results for House of Representatives members in various districts 20 June 1862 NZ Gazette PDF VUW
...hn Ollivier, Esq., " William Henry Simms, Esq., " Herbert Be... ⚖️ Appointments of Justices of the Peace across New Zealand. 30 September 1863 NZ Gazette PDF VUW
...livier, Esq., Canterbury, William Henry Simms, Esq., Canterbury, Herbe... ⚖️ Justices of the Peace Appointed 30 September 1863 Canterbury Provincial Gazette PDF VUW
...llery, Charles, Auckland Simms, William Henry, Canterbury SIMPSON, WIL... ⚖️ List of Magistrates 1864 Otago Provincial Gazette PDF VUW
...Sillery Charles, Auckland Simms William Henry, Canterbury Simpson Will... 🛡️ Continuation of Militia Nominal Roll listing names from N to T 5 February 1864 NZ Gazette PDF VUW
...ts it to be notified that WILLIAM HENRY SIMMS, Esq., has resigned his ... 🏘️ Resignation from Provincial Council 4 July 1865 Canterbury Provincial Gazette PDF VUW
...rt Clarke, Christchurch. Simms, William Henry, Leithfield, Canterbury.... 🏛️ List of Subjects under Proclamation by the Governor 1866 NZ Gazette PDF VUW
...enry, Tauranga, Auckland Simms, William Henry, Leithfield, Canterbury ... 📰 Nominal Index of Individuals 1868 Otago Provincial Gazette PDF VUW
...nry, Tauranga, Auckland. Simms, William Henry, Leithfield, Canterbury.... 🏛️ Continuation of List of Subjects Addressed by Proclamation (L-R) 6 July 1868 NZ Gazette PDF VUW
...nry, Tauranga, Auckland. Simms, William Henry, Leithfield, Canterbury.... 🏛️ Continuation of Alphabetical Register (S-W) 27 October 1870 NZ Gazette PDF VUW
...nry, Tauranga, Auckland. Simms, William Henry, Christchurch. Simpson, ... 🏛️ Continuation of Nominal List for Commission of the Peace (O-T) 2 July 1875 NZ Gazette PDF VUW
...ay of Islands, Auckland. Simms, William Henry, Christchurch. Simpson, ... 🏛️ Continuation of Nominal Register Entries (Poynter onwards) 1877 NZ Gazette PDF VUW
...enry, Otaki, Wellington. Simms, William Henry, Christchurch. Simpson, ... ⚖️ Proclamation of Commission of the Peace Appointments (Continuation) 29 May 1880 NZ Gazette PDF VUW
... Otaki, Manawatu County. Simms, William Henry, Christchurch. Simpson, ... ⚖️ Continuation of Nominal Register List (M to R) 6 June 1883 NZ Gazette PDF VUW
...ry, Otaki, co. Manawatu. Simms, William Henry, Christchurch. Simpson, ... ⚖️ List of Appointments 1885 NZ Gazette PDF VUW
...ted that he has nominated WILLIAM HENRY SIMMS, Esq., of Christchurch, ... 🌏 Acting German Consul Appointment 5 January 1886 NZ Gazette PDF VUW
...the Colonies to recognize WILLIAM HENRY SIMMS, Esq., as Acting Vice-Co... 🌏 Acting Vice-Consul for Germany at Christchurch Recognized 20 March 1886 NZ Gazette PDF VUW
..., Otaki, co. Horowhenua. Simms, William Henry, Christchurch. Simpson, ... ⚖️ Commission of the Peace Appointments 8 March 1887 NZ Gazette PDF VUW
..., Otaki, co. Horowhenua. Simms, William Henry, Christchurch. Simpson, ... ⚖️ Appointments of Justices of the Peace 1888 NZ Gazette PDF VUW
...o provisionally recognise WILLIAM HENRY SIMMS, Esq., as Consul for Ger... 🌏 German Consul at Christchurch Provisionally Recognised 26 June 1888 NZ Gazette PDF VUW
...n's exequatur, empowering WILLIAM HENRY SIMMS, Esq., to act as German ... 🌏 Consul for Germany at Christchurch Appointed 6 November 1888 NZ Gazette PDF VUW
... Crookston, co. Tuapeka. Simms, William Henry, Christchurch. Simpkins,... ⚖️ List of Appointments 1891 NZ Gazette PDF VUW
...t. Occupied by Applicant. WILLIAM HENRY SIMMS and FRANCIS HENRY BRUGES... 🗺️ Land Transfer Act Notices 28 June 1892 NZ Gazette PDF VUW

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...Partridge and Co., Limited). Simms, W. H., and Sons, Limited, Christch... 🏭 Alphabetical List of Applicants for Registration of Trade Marks 1910 NZ Gazette PDF VUW
.... The words WHITE SWAN. NAME. W. H. SIMMS AND SONS, LIMITED, of Lichfi... 🏭 Trade Mark Application: White Swan (W. H. Simms and Sons, Ltd.) 19 July 1910 NZ Gazette PDF VUW
...e, Wellington .. .. 862 10 0 Simms, W. H., and Sons (Limited), Christc... 💰 Public Service Stores Tender Board Results 12 August 1913 NZ Gazette PDF VUW PDF NZLII
..., Wellington .. .. 1,818 15 0 W. H. Simms and Sons, Christchurch .. ..... 💰 Public Service Stores Tender Board - Tenders for Various Supplies 6 May 1915 NZ Gazette PDF VUW PDF NZLII
...LAND GAZETTE. No. 130 Messrs. W. H. Simms and Sons (Limited) Christchu... 🏭 Holders of Licenses under Petrol Regulations 17 September 1918 NZ Gazette PDF VUW PDF NZLII
...Wellington 157 10 0 Declined. W. H. Simms and Sons (Limited), Christch... 💰 Public Service Stores Tender Results 5 June 1919 NZ Gazette PDF VUW PDF NZLII
...erakowski .. .. Christchurch. W. H. Simms and Sons, Ltd. .. .. Christc... 🏭 Licenses issued to Wholesalers under the Sales Tax Act, 1932–33 1933 NZ Gazette PDF VUW PDF NZLII
...6th April, Wellington. 1934) Simms, W. H., and Sons, Limited .. Auckla... 🏭 Licenses issued to Wholesalers under the Sales Tax Act, 1932–33 28 May 1934 NZ Gazette PDF VUW PDF NZLII
...st July, 1941) Christchurch. Simms, W. H., and Sons, Ltd. (from 1st Ju... 🏭 List of Wholesaler Licenses 1941 NZ Gazette PDF VUW PDF NZLII
...t, 1933, and in the matter of W. H. SIMMS AND SONS, LIMITED. NOTICE is... 🏭 Notice of Reduction of Company Capital 24 June 1941 NZ Gazette PDF VUW PDF NZLII
...I. A., B.SC. Simmonds, R. A. Simms, W. H., B.A. Simons, A. M. Simpson,... 🎓 List of Individuals with Educational Qualifications and Affiliated Institutions 1962 NZ Gazette PDF VUW PDF NZLII
NZSG Kiwi Collection (non-member records)William Henry Simms        🔍 ASH

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SIMMS, William Henry 🔍
26 Jul 1892 NZ Probates
Soldiers of Empire - Muster RollsWilliam Henry Simms        🔍 ASH

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Soldiers of Empire - Medal RollsWilliam Henry Simms        🔍 ASH

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WWI Military DefaultersWilliam Henry Simms        🔍 ASH

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Caversham Project Trades Database (1894-1939)William Henry Simms        🔍 ASH

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Biographies of the Pioneer Land SurveyorsWilliam Henry Simms        🔍 ASH

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Caversham Project Electoral Rolls (1893-1938)William Henry Simms        🔍 ASH

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Early NZ HistoryWilliam Henry Simms        🔍 ASH

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NZ Intention to Marry Index (1882-1899)William Henry Simms        🔍 ASH

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Freedom's Call 2nd NZEF Roll of Honour (Northlanders)William Henry Simms        🔍 ASH

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WWII Military Draft ListsWilliam Henry Simms        🔍 ASH

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NZ Servicemen buried in Kranji (Singapore)William Henry Simms        🔍 ASH

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Freedom's Call POWs (Northlanders)William Henry Simms        🔍 ASH

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Freedom's Call Medals (Northlanders)William Henry Simms        🔍 ASH

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Freedom's Call - Other Forces (Northlanders)William Henry Simms        🔍 ASH

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Gate Pa & Te Ranga, 1864William Henry Simms        🔍 ASH

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Porirua War StoriesWilliam Henry Simms        🔍 ASH

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WW1 returned soldiers land holdingsWilliam Henry Simms        🔍 ASH

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NZ Police (killed in line of duty)William Henry Simms        🔍 ASH

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NZ Police (deaths in line of duty)William Henry Simms        🔍 ASH

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NZ Medical Practitioners (1840-1930)William Henry Simms        🔍 ASH

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Cotter Museum Doctors' FilesWilliam Henry Simms        🔍 ASH

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1867-1870 Medical RegistrationsWilliam Henry Simms        🔍 ASH

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Education Dept Staff RegisterWilliam Henry Simms        🔍 ASH

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Methodist Ministers (1822-1940)William Henry Simms        🔍 ASH

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Anglican Clergy (pre-1952)William Henry Simms        🔍 ASH

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Dunedin Railways Staff Register (1872-1926)William Henry Simms        🔍 ASH

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Dunedin Railways Staff Register (1903-1928)William Henry Simms        🔍 ASH

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Vaccination Appointments 1872-1885William Henry Simms        🔍 ASH

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1918 Flu Pandemic VictimsWilliam Henry Simms        🔍 ASH

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Old Colonists' Association Register, 1919-1934William Henry Simms        🔍 ASH

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Burgess Roll for the City of Auckland, 1887-1888William Henry Simms        🔍 ASH

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Early Settlers Roll, Auckland ProvinceWilliam Henry Simms        🔍 ASH

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Hutt City Early ResidentsWilliam Henry Simms        🔍 ASH

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Hutt City ObituariesWilliam Henry Simms        🔍 ASH

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Taita Hall Donors (Lower Hutt)William Henry Simms        🔍 ASH

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West Coast Accidental DeathsWilliam Henry Simms        🔍 ASH

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Paparoa & Blackball coalminer deathsWilliam Henry Simms        🔍 ASH

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Christchurch 1918 influenza victimsWilliam Henry Simms        🔍 ASH

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Sumner School for Deaf ChildrenWilliam Henry Simms        🔍 ASH

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Porirua Cemetery (unmarked graves)William Henry Simms        🔍 ASH

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Whenua Tapu (unmarked graves)William Henry Simms        🔍 ASH

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Nominal rolls: Second New Zealand Expeditionary ForceWilliam Henry Simms        🔍 ASH

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Nurse Registrations, 1902-1931William Henry Simms        🔍 ASH

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The Treasury (Coromandel-Hauraki)William Henry Simms        🔍 ASH

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Whakatere Heritage Collections (Ashburton)William Henry Simms        🔍 ASH

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Archives Central (Manawatū-Whanganui)William Henry Simms        🔍 ASH

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BillionGraves (NZ cemeteries)William Henry Simms        🔍 ASH

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Name Died Cemetery Region
William Henry Simms 8 Jul 1892 🔍 📰 Saint Paul's Anglican Church Graveyard, Christchurch Canterbury
William Henry Simms 8 Jul 1892 🔍 📰 Saint Paul's Anglican Church Graveyard, Christchurch Canterbury
Discover EverAfter (NZ Cemeteries)William Henry Simms        🔍 ASH