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Mary Catherine Vincent
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Mary Catherine Vincent 2
- Born: 31 Jan 1872, Thames, Coromandel, NZ 3
- Marriage (1): John "Jack" Gibbins on 17 Mar 1896 in Arapohue, Northern Wairoa, Northland, NZ 1
- Died: 27 Jun 1923, Auckland, New Zealand aged 51 4
- BuriedFem: 29 Jun 1923, Arapohue, Northern Wairoa, Northland, NZ 5
 Cause of her death was Carcinoma Asthenia of Bowel (over 6 months).
General Notes:
Mary was the sixth child of Robert and Fanny Vincent and was born at Shortland near Thames, where her father built and owned the Wharf Hotel, and later farmed at Manaia. When Mary was a young woman her family moved to a farm at Mititai, and she lived in the Northern Wairoa area the remainder of her Life. Mary Catherine is listed among the women entitled to vote in the first election open to women in 1893. She is recorded in the electoral roll as: Vincent, Mary Catherine, residence - Mititai; electorate - Hobson; occupation - Housekeeper; roll number 3327.
Medical Notes:
In 1923 tragedy struck the Gibbins family Mary Catherine had been unwell for a year or so, and had traveled down to Auckland Hospital for an operation, She collapsed in the operating theatre and died. A year after her death the family farm was sold and the family separated.
Death Notes:
She died of bowel cancer after a six-month illness while on the operating table at Auckland Hospital.
Burial Notes:
Her headstone reads: In loving memory of MARY CATHERINE dearly beloved wife of JOHN GIBBINS who died June 27th, 1925 aged 51 years. Thy will be done.
Noted events in her life were:
• Voter Registration: first year of women's suffrage, 1893, Mititai, Northern Wairoa, Northland, NZ. 6
• Voter Registration, 1896, Kaeo, , , NZL. 7
• Living, 1911, Te Kopuru, Northern Wairoa, N.Z. 8
Mary married John "Jack" Gibbins, son of Thomas Gibbins and Mary Ann Hotterway, on 17 Mar 1896 in Arapohue, Northern Wairoa, Northland, NZ.1 (John "Jack" Gibbins was born on 10 Mar 1869 in Auckland, New Zealand,9 died on 9 Jan 1932 in Te Kopuru, Northern Wairoa, N.Z 10 and was buried on 10 Jan 1932 in Arapohue, Northern Wairoa, Northland, NZ 11.). The cause of his death was Paralysis Agitans and Carcinoma of Colon Asthenia.
Marriage Notes:
The marriage was at Mary Catherine's eldest brother's farm.
The Northern Wairoa River dominated the lives of the Gibbins family in many ways. They had a launch named 'The Swallow' that was used for fishing, to take cans of cream over to the dairy factory, and also to ferry the family across the river.
When there was a dance on in the area the young family members put on their best clothes, being careful to carry the dancing shoes and to hitch clothing up clear of any river in mud. Then gumboots were donned, and they clambered in to the launch for the river crossing. Stan often acted as M.C. at these functions. After the dance it was back into gumboots again for the return river crossing. Dodging mud being part of the fun.
Music was also important, with the home having a gramophone and piano. Alice taught Bob a few simple tunes on the piano when he was very young, which must have kindled his interest in music, for it was a lifetime interest for him in later life. Rhoda also plays the piano well.
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Sources
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Department of Internal Affairs, New Zealand, <i>Births Deaths and Marriages - Marriage Certificate (NZ)</i>, Folio 224 District. Surety: 3.
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Owen Gibbins, Gibbins Web Site, https://www.myheritage.com/person-1500024_524212031_524212031/mary-catherine-vincent. Surety: 3. <p>MyHeritage family tree</p><p>Family site: Gibbins Web Site</p>Family tree: 556018581-1 .... Owen Gibbins, Gibbins Web Site, https://www.myheritage.com/person-7500011_147946221_147946221/mary-catherine-gibbins-born-vincent. Surety: 3. <p>MyHeritage family tree</p><p>Family site: Gibbins Web Site</p>Family tree: 556018581-1 .... Owen Gibbins, Gibbins Web Site, https://www.myheritage.com/person-1500052_641667501_641667501/mary-catherine-vincent. Surety: 3. <p>MyHeritage family tree</p><p>Family site: Gibbins Web Site</p>Family tree: 556018581-1 .... Owen Gibbins, Gibbins Web Site, https://www.myheritage.com/person-1000056_131311741_131311741/mary-catherine-gibbins-born-vincent. Surety: 3. <p>MyHeritage family tree</p><p>Family site: Gibbins Web Site</p>Family tree: 556018581-1 .... Owen Gibbins, Gibbins Web Site, https://www.myheritage.com/person-6500016_147946221_147946221/mary-catherine-vincent. Surety: 3. <p>MyHeritage family tree</p><p>Family site: Gibbins Web Site</p>Family tree: 556018581-1 .... Owen Gibbins, Gibbins Web Site, https://www.myheritage.com/person-10500036_147946221_147946221/mary-catherine-gibbins-born-vincent. Surety: 3. <p>MyHeritage family tree</p><p>Family site: Gibbins Web Site</p>Family tree: 556018581-1 .... Owen Gibbins, Gibbins Web Site, https://www.myheritage.com/person-1500028_318377191_318377191/mary-catherine-gibbins-born-vincent. Surety: 3. <p>MyHeritage family tree</p><p>Family site: Gibbins Web Site</p>Family tree: 556018581-1 .... Owen Gibbins, Gibbins Web Site, https://www.myheritage.com/person-1500009_477702891_477702891/mary-catherine-gibbins-born-vincent. Surety: 3. <p>MyHeritage family tree</p><p>Family site: Gibbins Web Site</p>Family tree: 556018581-1 .... MyHeritage family tree, Surety: 3. .... New Zealand, Index of Burials, 1840-2008 (MyHeritage), Surety: 4. Some of the records include information about the origin of the record. .... WikiTree (MyHeritage), Surety: 4. <a href='http://www.wikitree.com' target='wikitree'>www.wikitree.com</a> .... FamilySearch Family Tree (MyHeritage), Surety: 4. The FamilySearch Family Tree is published by MyHeritage under license from FamilySearch International, the largest genealogy organization in the world. FamilySearch is a nonprofit organization sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon Church). .... Geni World Family Tree (MyHeritage), Surety: 4. The Geni World Family Tree is found on <A href="http://www.geni.com" target="_blank">www.Geni.com</a>. Geni is owned and operated by MyHeritage.
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Department of Internal Affairs, New Zealand, <i>Births Deaths and Marriages - Birth Certificate (NZ)</i>, Folio 362. Surety: 4. When: 31st Jany 1872 Where: Shortland
Name: Mary Catherine, Female
Father: Robert Vincent Mother: Fanny Vincent formerly Millis Profession of father: Carpenter
Informant: Fanny Vincent, Shortland
Registered: 27th Feby 1872.
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Department of Internal Affairs, New Zealand, <i>Births Deaths and Marriages - Death certificate (NZ)</i>, Place of registration. Surety: 3.
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<i>Cemetary</i>, Arapohue Cemetery. Surety: 3. GIBBINS, Mary Catherine, Domestic, Auckland, Native of NZ
Born 31-1-1872, Died 27-6-1923, Buried 29-6-1923
Cause of death - Operation
Informant, H Montgomery
Unsurveyed - open ground.
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<i>Electoral Roll (NZ)</i>, New Zealand electoral rolls Electoral year 1893 Number 3327. Surety: 3. First name(s) Mary Catherine Last name Vincent Electoral year 1893 Number 3327 Occupation Domestic duties Residence Mititai Electorate Marsden Type Residential Country New Zealand.
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<i>Electoral Roll (NZ)</i>, New Zealand electoral rolls Number 3846 Electoral year 1896. Surety: 3. First name(s) Mary Catherine Last name Gibbins Number 3846 Electoral year 1896 Occupation domestic duties Residence Kaeo Electorate Bay of Islands Supp 2 Qualification residential Property qualification - Country New Zealand.
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<i>Electoral Roll (NZ)</i>, New Zealand electoral rolls Electoral year 1911 Number 1980. Surety: 3. First name(s) Mary Catherine Last name Gibbins Electoral year 1911 Number 1980 Occupation/status married Residence Te Kopuru Electorate Kaipara Qualification - Country New Zealand Source 1911.
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Department of Internal Affairs, New Zealand, <i>Births Deaths and Marriages - Birth Certificate (NZ)</i>, Ref 130 Folio 14.515. Surety: 3. Father: Thomas Gibbins, Labourer, Albert Barracks Mother: Mary Ann Gibbins.
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Department of Internal Affairs, New Zealand, <i>Births Deaths and Marriages - Death certificate (NZ)</i>, Folio 289 Place of registration. Surety: 3.
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<i>Cemetary</i>, Arapohue Cemetery. Surety: 3. His headstone reads: In loving memory of JOHN GIBBINS Died 8th Jan 1932 aged 63 years. At rest.
GIBBINS, John, Farmer, Te Kopuru
Died 8-1-1932
Informant H Montgomery
Open - unsurveyed.
