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     Alma Marie Etheridge was born in 1902 in Lyttelton, Canterbury, New Zealand, she was the daughter of John MacDonald and Mary Amelia Etheridge née McCarthy.¹ She married Bertram Max Messenger, son of Robert Messenger and Emma Louisa Boddington, in 1925. She died on 20 June 1960 in Auckland, New Zealand.¹ She was buried in Waikumete Cemetery, Glen Eden, Auckland, New Zealand, In Protestant BERM B Row 10 Plot 37.¹

     Ronald Boughton Messenger was born in 1900 in Waimea South, New Zealand.¹ He was the son of Robert Messenger and Emma Louisa Boddington. He died on 25 December 1933 in Greymouth, West Coast, New Zealand, he drowned in a boating accident on the River Grey.¹ He was buried in Karoro Cemetery, Greymouth, West Coast, New Zealand, in plot 804.^1,2

     Robert Rex Messenger was born in 1902 in Blackstone, Otago, New Zealand.¹ He was the son of Robert Messenger and Emma Louisa Boddington. He died on 28 October 1908 in Greymouth, West Coast, New Zealand.¹ He was buried on 31 October 1908 in Cobden Cemetery, Greymouth, West Coast, New Zealand.¹

     Wallace Newman Messenger was born on 6 August 1907 in Greymouth, West Coast, New Zealand.¹ He was the son of Robert Messenger and Emma Louisa Boddington. He married Elizabeth Jessie Alma Webber in 1931 in New Zealand.² Wallace was listed as a tailor living at 18 Collins Street, Blaketown in Greymouth in 1942.³ He died on 8 May 1981 in Greymouth, West Coast, New Zealand, at age 73.⁴ He was buried in Karoro Cemetery, Greymouth, West Coast, New Zealand.⁴

     Vernon Howard Messenger was born on 30 April 1910 in Greymouth, West Coast, New Zealand.¹ He was the son of Robert Messenger and Emma Louisa Boddington. He married Eva Margaret McGirr in 1934 in New Zealand.¹ He died on 9 January 1977 in Greymouth, West Coast, New Zealand, at age 66.¹ He was buried in Karoro Cemetery, Greymouth, West Coast, New Zealand.¹

     Eva Margaret McGirr was born on 2 January 1910 in Greymouth, West Coast, New Zealand, she was the daughter of Frank and Eva McGirr née Willis.¹ She married Vernon Howard Messenger, son of Robert Messenger and Emma Louisa Boddington, in 1934 in New Zealand.¹ Her husband Vernon died on 9 January 1977 in Greymouth, West Coast, New Zealand.¹ She died on 12 January 1992 in Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand, at age 82.¹ She was buried in Karoro Cemetery, Greymouth, West Coast, New Zealand.¹

     Noel Cedric Messenger was born on 31 December 1912 in Greymouth, West Coast, New Zealand.¹ He was the son of Robert Messenger and Emma Louisa Boddington. He married June Elizabeth Brimble in 1944.¹ He died on 1 January 2000 in Titai Bay, Porirua City, Wellington, New Zealand, at age 87 Noel is remembered as Signalman 31816 in 2 New Zealand Division Signallers.¹ He was buried in Wellington, New Zealand.¹

     June Elizabeth Brimble was born on 9 June 1923 in Greymouth, West Coast, New Zealand, she was the daughter of James Henry and Minnie Brimble née Stewart.¹ She married Noel Cedric Messenger, son of Robert Messenger and Emma Louisa Boddington, in 1944.¹ Her husband Noel died on 1 January 2000 in Titai Bay, Porirua City, Wellington, New Zealand.¹ She died in 2013 in Porirua City, Wellington, New Zealand.¹ She was buried in Wellington, New Zealand.¹

     Brett Norman Messenger was born on 28 June 1954 in Greymouth, West Coast, New Zealand.¹ He was the son of Noel Cedric Messenger and June Elizabeth Brimble. He married Julie Anne Pook.² His wife Julie died on 6 June 1981 in Wiri, Auckland, New Zealand.² He died on 14 May 2011 in Taupo, New Zealand, at age 56.¹

     Geoffrey Walter Messenger was born on 17 March 1918 in New Zealand.¹ He was the son of Robert Messenger and Emma Louisa Boddington. He died on 20 April 1975 in New Zealand at age 57.¹ He was buried in Karoro Cemetery, Greymouth, West Coast, New Zealand.¹

     George Langrish was born circa 1832 in Neatham, Hampshire, England, his parents were James and Mary Langrish née Turvill. He married Jemima Kersley Complin in 1868 in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England.¹ His wife Jemima died in 1874 in Alton, Hampshire, England.² He married Mary Jane Messenger, daughter of William Messenger and Ellen Newman, on 25 July 1878 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by George Turvill and Rosa Messenger. George was a widower and listed like his father James Langrish as a Gentleman. Mary's father William Messenger was a farmer.
The Times of 27 July 1878 reported the wedding saying: Mary Jane, known as Minnie was the eldest daughter of the late William Messenger of Woodlands, Wonersh.^3,4 He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census in Wyck Farm, Binsted, Hampshire, England. George was a farmer of 622 acres employing 25 men and 8 boys living with his wife and children with three servants.⁵ He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in Wyatt House, Binsted, Hampshire, England. George was a yeoman living with his wife and children and three servants.⁶ His wife Mary died on 14 September 1892 in Wyck, Alton, Hampshire, England.^7,8 He died on 12 August 1896 in Alton, Hampshire, England.⁹ The Hampshire Herald wrote on 14 August 1896 saying: Father and son both found drowned in a lake in the grounds of W. Wickham MP. There were no witnesses. About 8.30, Wednesday, J. Rogers (head gardener and bailiff to William Wickham) was taking a short cut, through the grounds, he heard a noise similar to someone shaking trees but was startled by a loud cry or moan. He started to look around, when nearing the portion of water bordering the Wickham Copse, he saw a hat and coat lying on the bank. He looked at once into the water and about 12 feet from the bank, saw a body. He broke away the guard surrounding the water and tried with the aid of this to reach the body. He himself fell into the water. He managed to get onto the bank and raised a cry for help, which was soon forthcoming.
On getting the body to the bank they were horrified to find it was Mr. George Langrish. The family was notified and William Langrish went to the lake and said that he believed his eleven year old brother must be there as well. The body of the boy was recovered about midnight. Father and son had been seen in the village round about 8 pm near Wyck Green which is close to the lake. It is believed the child fell into the water and the father tried to save him. Verdict Accidental Death.¹⁰ He was buried in Holy Cross, Binsted, Hampshire, England.¹¹

     Bertrum Anthony Langrish was born in 1885. He was the son of George Langrish and Mary Jane Messenger. He was the son of George Langrish and Mary Jane Langrish in the 1891 census in Wyatt House, Binsted, Hampshire, England.¹ He died on 12 August 1896 in Alton, Hampshire, England.² The Hampshire Herald wrote on 14 August 1896 saying: Father and son both found drowned in a lake in the grounds of W. Wickham MP. There were no witnesses. About 8.30, Wednesday, J. Rogers (head gardener and bailiff to William Wickham) was taking a short cut, through the grounds, he heard a noise similar to someone shaking trees but was startled by a loud cry or moan. He started to look around, when nearing the portion of water bordering the Wickham Copse, he saw a hat and coat lying on the bank. He looked at once into the water and about 12 feet from the bank, saw a body. He broke away the guard surrounding the water and tried with the aid of this to reach the body. He himself fell into the water. He managed to get onto the bank and raised a cry for help, which was soon forthcoming.
On getting the body to the bank they were horrified to find it was Mr. George Langrish. The family was notified and William Langrish went to the lake and said that he believed his eleven year old brother must be there as well. The body of the boy was recovered about midnight. Father and son had been seen in the village round about 8 pm near Wyck Green which is close to the lake. It is believed the child fell into the water and the father tried to save him. Verdict Accidental Death.³

     Alice Tattershall married John Langrish, son of George Langrish and Mary Jane Messenger.

     Alice Mary Langrish was the daughter of John Langrish and Alice Tattershall.

     Evelyn Gladys Langrish was the daughter of John Langrish and Alice Tattershall. She married ... Gamble.

     ... Gamble married Evelyn Gladys Langrish, daughter of John Langrish and Alice Tattershall.

     Beatrice Mary Langrish was born in 1870 in Binsted, Hampshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of George Langrish and Jemima Kersley Complin. She was the daughter of George Langrish and Mary Jane Langrish in the 1881 census in Wyck Farm, Binsted, Hampshire, England.² She was the daughter of George Langrish and Mary Jane Langrish in the 1891 census Wyatt House, Binsted, Hampshire, England.³ She married George Gunner Chalcraft in 1898 in Alton, Hampshire, England.⁴ She was the wife of George Gunner Chalcraft in the 1911 census in Hay Place, Binsted, Hampshire, England. George was a farmer living with his wife and daughter, His sister in law Kathleen was acting as governess with three servants.⁵ She died on 3 June 1922 in Hay Place, Binsted, Hampshire, England.⁶ Her estate was probated on 31 July 1922 Administration papers were issued to her husband George Gunner Chalcraft a farmer. Her effects were valued at £1,394 8s 1d.⁶

     George Langrish was born on 31 March 1872 in Binsted, Hampshire, England.¹ He was the son of George Langrish and Jemima Kersley Complin. He was the son of George Langrish and Mary Jane Langrish in the 1881 census in Wyck Farm, Binsted, Hampshire, England.² He was the son of George Langrish and Mary Jane Langrish in the 1891 census in Wyatt House, Binsted, Hampshire, England.³ He married Beatrice Mary Pink in 1908 in Winchester, Hampshire, England.⁴ He died on 2 May 1930 in Perrylands Farm, Bentley, Hampshire, England, at age 58.^5,6 His estate was probated on 6 September 1930 in London to Beatrice Mary Langrish his widow and William Bradly Trimmer a solicitor. His effects were valued at £5,622 15s 2d.⁶

     Beatrice Mary Pink married George Langrish, son of George Langrish and Jemima Kersley Complin, in 1908 in Winchester, Hampshire, England.¹ Her husband George died on 2 May 1930 in Perrylands Farm, Bentley, Hampshire, England.^2,3 She received the probate of the estate of George Langrish on 6 September 1930.³

     William James Langrish was born in 1879 in Binsted, Hampshire, England.¹ He was the son of George Langrish and Mary Jane Messenger. He was the son of George Langrish and Mary Jane Langrish in the 1881 census in Wyck Farm, Binsted, Hampshire, England.² He was the son of George Langrish and Mary Jane Langrish in the 1891 census in Wyatt House, Binsted, Hampshire, England.³ He married Constance Mary Tattersall on 24 March 1904 in Christ Church, Mitcham, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by J Langrish and Alice Tattershall. William was an Insurance Broker and his father George Langrish was a farmer. Constance's father Alfred Frederick Tattershall was a clerk.^4,5 He died on 12 September 1923 in Rosmoyne, 17 Smitham Downs Road, Coulsdon, Surrey, England.^6,7 His estate was probated on 19 October 1923 in London to Constance Mary Langrish his widow annd John Langrish an insurance broker's clerk His effects were valued at £10,194 19s 2d.⁷

     Constance Mary Tattersall was born circa 1876. She married William James Langrish, son of George Langrish and Mary Jane Messenger, on 24 March 1904 in Christ Church, Mitcham, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by J Langrish and Alice Tattershall. William was an Insurance Broker and his father George Langrish was a farmer. Constance's father Alfred Frederick Tattershall was a clerk.^1,2 Her husband William died on 12 September 1923 in Rosmoyne, 17 Smitham Downs Road, Coulsdon, Surrey, England.^3,4 She received the probate of the estate of William James Langrish on 19 October 1923.⁴

     Margaret Ellen Langrish was born on 18 April 1882 in Binsted, Hampshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of George Langrish and Mary Jane Messenger. She was the daughter of George Langrish and Mary Jane Langrish in the 1891 census Wyatt House, Binsted, Hampshire, England.² She married John Edward Baigent, son of John Baigent and Sarah Jefferis, in 1901 in Alton, Hampshire, England.³ She appeared as a visitor in the household of John Baigent and Sarah Baigent in the 1901 census in East Worldham, Hampshire, England. Margaret was staying with her future husband and his parents.⁴ She was the wife of John Edward Baigent in the 1911 census in West End, Froyle, Hampshire, England. John was a farmer living with his wife and two children, with a governess and two servants.⁵ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Margaret was listed as living at Rothelea, Midhurst, Sussex, England, with her husband John. John was a retired farmer.⁶ Her husband John died in 1945 in Midhurst, Sussex, England.⁷ She died on 9 February 1966 in Craigwell House, Aldwick, Sussex, England, at age 83 her usual address was Dunstall, Petersfield Road in Midhurst.^8,9 Her estate was probated on 5 April 1966 in Winchester to John Arthur Baigent a farmer and Donald Eric Smith a solicitor. Her effects were valued at £20,050.⁸

     John Edward Baigent was born on 2 October 1870 in Alton, Hampshire, England.¹ He was the son of John Baigent and Sarah Jefferis. He married Margaret Ellen Langrish, daughter of George Langrish and Mary Jane Messenger, in 1901 in Alton, Hampshire, England.² He was the son of John Baigent and Sarah Baigent in the 1901 census in East Worldham, Hampshire, England. John was a farmer and hop planter.³ He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in West End, Froyle, Hampshire, England. John was a farmer living with his wife and two children, with a governess and two servants.⁴ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register John was listed as living at Rothelea, Midhurst, Sussex, England, with his wife Margaret. John was a retired farmer.⁵ He died in 1945 in Midhurst, Sussex, England.⁶

     John Arthur Baigent was born on 5 May 1902 in Bentley, Hampshire, England.¹ He was the son of John Edward Baigent and Margaret Ellen Langrish. He was the son of John Edward Baigent and Margaret Ellen Baigent in the 1911 census in West End, Froyle, Hampshire, England.² He married Joan Whiteway Brock in 1938 in Rochford, Essex, England.³ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register John was listed as living at Manor Farm, Alton, Hampshire, England, with his wife Joan. John was a farmer.⁴ He died on 10 April 1993 in Edgeleys, East Worldham, Alton, Hampshire, England, at age 90.^5,6 His estate was probated on 9 June 1993 in Winchester, his effects were valued at £158,864.⁶

     Vera Cicely Baigent was born in 1904 in Alton, Hampshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of John Edward Baigent and Margaret Ellen Langrish. She was the daughter of John Edward Baigent and Margaret Ellen Baigent in the 1911 census in West End, Froyle, Hampshire, England.² She died in 1922 in Alton, Hampshire, England.³