Edward Robert Eyles

M, b. 8 October 1891, d. 22 March 1994
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  • Edward Robert Eyles was also known as Bob.
  • He was born on 8 October 1891 in New Zealand.
  • He was the son of Charles Eyles and Amelia Mytton.
  • At the age of 24 years, 2 months and 14 days, Edward Robert Eyles married Gladys Amelia Wadsworth on 22 December 1915 in New Zealand.
  • On 21 February 1981,his wife, Gladys Amelia Wadsworth died at age 90.
  • Edward Robert Eyles died on 22 March 1994 at age 102.
  • Edward was buried on 25 March 1994 in Richmond Cemetery.

Eleanor Eyles

F, b. 1 May 1849, d. 1 May 1850
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Eleanor Jane Eyles

F, b. 2 December 1852, d. 11 March 1922
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  • Eleanor Jane Eyles was born on 2 December 1852 in New Zealand.
  • She was the daughter of William Eyles and Amelia Catherine Thorn.
  • At the age of 21 years, 4 months and 2 days, Eleanor Jane Eyles married William Jabez White on 4 April 1874 in Blenheim, New Zealand. The marriage was reported in The Marlborough Express MARRIAGE. On April 4, at Blenheim, by the Rev. W. Shirrifa, M.A., Mr W. J. White, to Eleanor Jane, second daughter of Mr W. Eyles, Farmer; Richmond, Nelson.
  • In 1909,her husband, William Jabez White died in New Zealand.
  • Eleanor Jane Eyles died on 11 March 1922 in New Zealand at age 69.

Children of Eleanor Jane Eyles and William Jabez White

Elizabeth Eyles

F, b. 1815, d. 25 October 1899
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Elizabeth Tidd (nee Eyles) 1815-1899. Thanks to Helen J.
  • Elizabeth Eyles was born in 1815 in East Meon, Hampshire, England.
  • She was the daughter of Daniel Eyles and Jane Primmer.
  • At age 25 years, her marriage to Thomas Samuel Tidd was registered in the September 1840 Quarter at the St Leonards, Foster Lane, London, Registration District. Thomas was a policeman.
  • Elizabeth Eyles and Thomas Samuel Tidd immigrated to Nelson, South Island, New Zealand, on 24 September 1841. Elizabeth 26, and Thomas 24, and their daughter Esther aged 6, left from London on the Mary Ann, captained by Thomas Bolton arriving at Nelson NZ on 5 February 1842. They were part of the second fleet of ships commissioned by The New Zealand Company to bring settlers to the area around Nelson on the South Island of New Zealand.
  • Elizabeth Eyles witnessed the marriage of John Holdaway and Amelia Eyles on 7 August 1842; They were married the same day as Amelia's sister Mary to David Norgate.The marriage was most likely from necessity as John had four young children to care for and Amelia had two. They went on to have another 11 children. The certificate shows that John was a labourer born Lasham, a widower. Amelia was from Madshad (Medsted), a widow. They were married by Charles Waring, sexton. John signed with his mark as did Amelia. Present were Thomas Samuel Tidd, Elizabeth Tidd and Mary Norgate.
  • Elizabeth Eyles's and Thomas Samuel Tidd's daughter Elizabeth was born 15 June 1852 in Nelson. Her father was a farmer at the time.
  • When their daughter's Elizabeth and Amelia were married, Thomas' occupation was given as a brewer.
  • On 20 February 1877,her husband, Thomas Samuel Tidd died in Turf Hotel, Stoke, New Zealand. He was a Hotel Keeper. His death was announced in the Nelson Evening Mail and read:- " Tidd.— At Stoke, Thomas Samuel Tidd, aged 56 years. " and in the Wanganui Chronicle - " DEATH.
    Tldd.— On the 21st February, nt Stoke, Nelson, Mr Thomas Samuel Tidd, after a long and painful illness, father of Mrs Samuel Prosser, of Wellington aged 57 years."
  • Elizabeth Eyles died on 25 October 1899 in Richmond, New Zealand. Her death certificate shows she was an 84 year old widow and she died from pneumonia. She had been born in Hampshire, England, married England and had four surviving children M 57, F 63, 59, 50.
  • Elizabeth was buried on 27 October 1899 in Richmond Cemetery, South Island, New Zealand.

Children of Elizabeth Eyles and Thomas Samuel Tidd

Elizabeth Mary Eyles

F, b. 12 May 1886, d. 2 August 1942
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  • Elizabeth Mary Eyles was born on 12 May 1886 in New Zealand.
  • She was the daughter of Walter Nugent Eyles and Mary Thomas.
  • Elizabeth Mary Eyles died on 2 August 1942 in Wairau, New Zealand, at age 56. Her death was registered under the name May Elizabeth Eyles.

Elizabeth Mary Jane Eyles

F, b. 21 August 1848, d. 15 November 1922
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  • Elizabeth Mary Jane Eyles was born on 21 August 1848 in Geelong, Victoria.
  • She was the daughter of Charles Eyles and Mary Ann Dunkley.
  • Elizabeth Mary Jane Eyles immigrated on 22 December 1852 with Charles Eyles and Mary Ann Dunkley. Charles came from Melbourne, Australia in the Spray with his wife Mary Ann and daughters Elizabeth and Harriet. Charles was described as a 27 year old digger (he may have tried his luck at the gold fields). Mary Ann was 25.
  • At the age of 18 years, 3 months and 8 days, Elizabeth Mary Jane Eyles married James Holdaway, son of John Holdaway and Mary Norgate, on 29 November 1866 in Wairau, Blenheim, New Zealand. They had fifteen children.
  • Elizabeth Mary Jane Eyles died on 15 November 1922 in Blenheim, New Zealand, at age 74.

Children of Elizabeth Mary Jane Eyles and James Holdaway

Elon Eyles

M, b. 25 November 1787
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  • Elon Eyles was also known as Eeles.
  • He was baptized on 25 November 1787 in North Waltham, Hampshire.
  • He was the son of Charles Eyles and Hannah Phillips.
  • Elon Eyles died in Union Workhouse.
  • Elon was buried on 3 May 1864 in North Waltham.

Elsie Maud Eyles

F, b. 16 March 1895, d. 1979
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  • Elsie Maud Eyles was born on 16 March 1895 in New Zealand. Her death record shows her year of birth as 1897.
  • She was the daughter of Charles Higgins Eyles and Rose Helen Reid.
  • Elsie Maud Eyles was a witness when Charles Higgins Eyles and Rose Helen Reid were (an unknown value) in 1910 in Nelson Street, Blenheim.
  • At the age of 17 years, 8 months and 25 days, Elsie Maud Eyles married Frederick James Saunders on 11 December 1912 in New Zealand.
  • Elsie Maud Eyles died in 1979 in New Zealand.

Emily Lottie Eyles

F, b. 1918, d. 21 March 1943
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Esther Eyles

F, b. 29 November 1835, d. 18 October 1931
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  • Esther Eyles was also known as Esther Eyles Tidd.
  • She was born on 18 May 1834 in Lasham, Hampshire. She was a twin to Ezra.
  • She was baptized on 29 November 1835 in Lasham, Hampshire.
  • She was the daughter of Thomas Samuel Tidd and Elizabeth Eyles.
  • At the time of the 7 June 1841 census, Esther Eyles was living in the household of Daniel Eyles and Jane Primmer in Lasham, Hampshire. Daniel is shown as a 45 year old agricultural labourer, living with his wife Jane also 45, sons John 10, Ben 8, and Ezra 3, and daughter Esther(daughter of Elizabeth) aged 7.

  • Esther Eyles immigrated on 24 September 1841 to Nelson, South Island, New Zealand, with Elizabeth Eyles and Thomas Samuel Tidd. Elizabeth 26, and Thomas 24, and their daughter Esther aged 6, left from London on the Mary Ann, captained by Thomas Bolton arriving at Nelson NZ on 5 February 1842. They were part of the second fleet of ships commissioned by The New Zealand Company to bring settlers to the area around Nelson on the South Island of New Zealand.
  • At the age of 17 years, 5 months and 24 days, Esther Eyles married John Sutton, son of George Sutton, on 23 May 1853. According to family hearsay, during her lifetime Esther gave birth to 12 living children and suffered 16 miscarriages.
  • On 31 March 1924,her husband, John Sutton died in Richmond, New Zealand, at age 93.
  • Esther Eyles died on 18 October 1931 in Richmond, New Zealand, at age 95.
  • Esther was buried on 20 October 1931 in Richmond Cemetery.

Children of Esther Eyles and John Sutton

Esther Jane Eyles

F, b. 13 October 1858, d. 6 April 1938
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  • Esther Jane Eyles was born on 13 October 1858 in Blenheim, New Zealand. Her birth record stated "a daughter."
  • She was the daughter of John Eyles and Mary Driscoll.
  • At the age of 18 years, 6 months and 20 days, Esther Jane Eyles married William Henry Moore on 3 May 1877 in Stoke, New Zealand. The application to marry was made at the Nelson courthouse on 18 April 1877.
  • Esther Jane Eyles died on 6 April 1938 in New Zealand at age 79.

Child of Esther Jane Eyles and William Henry Moore

Ettie Nellie Eyles

F, b. 6 January 1897, d. 1973
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Ezra Eyles

M, b. 3 June 1838, d. 19 October 1841
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  • Ezra Eyles was baptized on 3 June 1838 in Lasham, Hampshire, England. He may have been the son of Elizabeth. He was adopted by his grandparents Daniel and Jane.
  • He was born on 3 June 1838 in Lasham, Alton, Hampshire. His father Daniel was a labourer, Jane, nee Primmer of Lasham was the informant and signed with her mark.
  • He was the son of Daniel Eyles and Jane Primmer.
  • At the time of the 7 June 1841 census Ezra Eyles was living in the household of Daniel Eyles and Jane Primmer in Lasham, Hampshire. Daniel is shown as a 45 year old agricultural labourer, living with his wife Jane also 45, sons John 10, Ben 8, and Ezra 3, and daughter Esther(daughter of Elizabeth) aged 7.
  • Ezra Eyles immigrated on 24 September 1841 to Nelson, South Island, New Zealand, with Daniel Eyles and Jane Primmer. The Eyles family - Daniel 44, an agricultural labourer, Jane 44, Mary 23, a servant, William 18, and agricultural labourer, Jane 16 a servant, John 11, Benjamin 10, Ann 13 and Ezra 2 left from London on the Mary Ann, captained by Bolton arriving at Nelson NZ on 5 February 1842. They were part of the second fleet of ships commissioned by The New Zealand Company to bring settlers to the area around Nelson on the South Island of New Zealand. Their daughter Amelia's husband Thomas Cresswell was on the Whitby, part of the first fleet sent to settle Nelson. Ezra Eyles died on the voyage. The family encountered very hard conditions. They lived in a hut made of Manuka and clay while other families endured in houses consisting of four poles and a fern leaf roof. According to family hearsay one poor man was brought to the Eyles home and laid on the mud floor because his house was not weather proof. It is also said that Jane and her daughter Ann collected flat stones from the river, and using some clay Daniel had collected to plug holes in the wall, build an "oven around the wall and put in what they called on ship a boulli tin for a flue". That was the first chimney. Conditions were wet for the first few months and sickness was rife. Then when the New Zealand Company went broke food was scarce. Over a five week period they only had one loaf of bread in the house and could not purchase tea and sugar. If not for the potatoes they would have starved and Daniel found it difficult to find work. Anne had waited in line for more than an hour sometimes and then missed out at the bakehouse. The family didn't own the land but were squatters.
    The entry in the Embarkation Register for the family is Eyles, Daniel (wife Jane), agric labourer, 44; 3 boys 11,10,3; 1 girl 13. Mary servant 23; William agric labourer 18; Jane servant 16. Their address on the application register was Lasham. The family was recommended by a M Crowley.
  • Ezra Eyles died on 19 October 1841 in Sulawest Tenga, Indonesia, at age 3. He died aboard the Mary Ann aged 3 years and was buried at sea Lat 30.59N Long 19.3W.

Ezra Eyles

M, b. 18 May 1834, d. before 1841
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  • Ezra Eyles was born on 18 May 1834 in Lasham, Hampshire, England.
  • He was the son of Thomas Samuel Tidd and Elizabeth Eyles.
  • Ezra Eyles was baptized on 29 November 1835 in Lasham, England. He was a twin to Esther.
  • Ezra Eyles died before 1841. He did not immigrate to New Zealand with the family.

Florence Eyles

F, b. 2 December 1869, d. 6 September 1962
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Florence Eyles 1869-1962, daughter of Charles Eyles and Selina Higgins
  • Florence Eyles was born on 2 December 1869 in Wairau, New Zealand.
  • She was the daughter of Charles Eyles and Selina Higgins.
  • At the age of 19 years, 1 month and 21 days, Florence Eyles married Fredrick Arthur Levy on 23 January 1889 in New Zealand.
  • Florence Eyles and Fredrick Arthur Levy were divorced. On 4 August 1899, the Marlborough Express reported:- Wellington, August 4. In the Divorce Court Judge Edwards granted a decree nisi in the case in which Mrs Florence Levy applied for the dissolution of marriage with Frederick Arthur Levy, of Sydney. At the first hearing His Honor said it appeared the husband was domiciled in Melbourne, and he was doubtful whether he had jurisdiction, but to-day he said he was satisfied he had jurisdiction.
  • At the age of 34 years, 4 months and 28 days, Florence Eyles married Anders Christian Knudson Hauberg on 30 April 1904 in New Zealand.
  • Florence Eyles was given as next of kin when her son Arthur Mervyn Levy joined the 3rd New Zealand Rife Brigade during WWI; At the time he was living at Solway, Masterton and gave his next of kin as his mother, Mrs C A Hanberg of Solway. He embarked from Welllington on 9 October 1915 for the Suez.
  • Florence Eyles lived in Brook Street, Nelson, at the time her son by her former marriage to Frederick LEVY was killed in France
    in 1916.
  • On 24 September 1934 Cantue and Florence purchased a double plot at the Wakapuaka Cemetery.
  • On 25 July 1944,her husband, Anders Christian Knudson Hauberg died in New Zealand.
  • Florence Eyles died on 6 September 1962 in New Zealand at age 92.
  • Florence was buried on 10 September 1962 in Wakapauka Cemetery, Nelson.

Child of Florence Eyles and Fredrick Arthur Levy

Florence Helen Eyles

F, b. 1892, d. 31 December 1923
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Florence Eyles (daughter of Charles Eyles & Rose Helen Reid) 1892-1923. Photo thanks to Paul Jones

Child of Florence Helen Eyles

Children of Florence Helen Eyles and Arvid Marcus Leonard Falk

Frances Amelia Eyles

F, b. 1 October 1881, d. 31 January 1883
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  • Frances Amelia Eyles was born on 1 October 1881 in New Zealand.
  • She was the daughter of Charles Eyles and Amelia Mytton.
  • Frances Amelia Eyles died on 31 January 1883 in Richmond, New Zealand, at age 1. Frances' death was announced in the Nelson Evening Mail :-Eyles- January 31. at Richmond. Frances Amelia Eyles the beloved daughter of Charles and Amelia Eyles of Dovedale aged 1 year and 5 months.
  • Frances was buried on 2 February 1883 in Richmond Cemetery.

Frederick Eyles

M, b. 29 July 1854, d. 10 September 1933
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  • Frederick Eyles was born on 29 July 1854 in New Zealand.
  • He was the son of William Eyles and Amelia Catherine Thorn.
  • At the age of 29 years, 6 months and 24 days, Frederick Eyles married Clara Martha Mytton on 22 February 1884 in New Zealand.
  • Frederick Eyles and Clara Martha Mytton lived in Takako, Nelson.at the time their son Alick died of wounds in Belgium on 29 October 1916.
  • On 7 March 1932,his wife, Clara Martha Mytton died in Motupipi, New Zealand.
  • Frederick Eyles died on 10 September 1933 in Motupipi, New Zealand, at age 79.
  • Frederick was buried on 11 September 1933 in Rotoua Cemetery.

Children of Frederick Eyles and Clara Martha Mytton

Frederick William Eyles

M, b. 13 August 1865, d. 10 January 1957
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  • Frederick William Eyles was born on 13 August 1865 in Wairau, Blenheim, New Zealand.
  • He was the son of Charles Eyles and Selina Higgins.
  • At the age of 21 years, 3 months and 14 days, Frederick William Eyles married Jane Hudson Melicen Clarke on 27 November 1886 in New Zealand.
  • At the age of 42 years, 6 months and 16 days, Frederick William Eyles married Mary Lucy Freeman Davis on 29 February 1908 in New Zealand. Their marriage was reported in The Marlborough Express Eyles—Freeman.—At Chatham Islands, on February 22nd, 1908, Frederick William Eyles, to Mary Lucy Davis Freeman, only granddaughter of the late John Davis, Port Underwood.
  • On 8 July 1946,his wife, Mary Lucy Freeman Davis died in Wairau, New Zealand.
  • Frederick William Eyles died on 10 January 1957 in Blenheim, New Zealand, at age 91.

Children of Frederick William Eyles and Mary Lucy Freeman Davis

Grace Margarita Eyles

F, b. 20 January 1911, d. 1963
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  • Grace Margarita Eyles was born on 20 January 1911 in New Zealand.
  • She was the daughter of William Daniel Eyles and Rebecca Alice Cobb.
  • At the age of 20 years, Grace Margarita Eyles married William Fred Cobb in 1932 in New Zealand.
  • Grace Margarita Eyles died in 1963 in New Zealand.

Harold Percy Arthur Eyles

M, b. 21 January 1886, d. 28 October 1951
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  • Harold Percy Arthur Eyles was also known as Percy.
  • He was born on 21 January 1886 in New Zealand.
  • He was the son of Charles Eyles and Amelia Mytton.
  • At the age of 23 years, 4 months and 12 days, Harold Percy Arthur Eyles married Dora Florence Hope on 2 June 1909 in New Zealand.
  • On 20 February 1932,his wife, Dora Florence Hope died in New Zealand.
  • Harold Percy Arthur Eyles died on 28 October 1951 in Takaka, New Zealand, at age 65.
  • Harold was buried in East Takata Cemetery.

Harriet Eyles

F, b. 20 November 1850, d. 5 October 1933
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  • Harriet Eyles was born on 20 November 1850 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
  • She was the daughter of Charles Eyles and Mary Ann Dunkley.
  • Harriet Eyles was christened on 1 December 1850 in Christ Church, Geelong, Victoria.
  • She immigrated on 22 December 1852 with Charles Eyles and Mary Ann Dunkley. Charles came from Melbourne, Australia in the Spray with his wife Mary Ann and daughters Elizabeth and Harriet. Charles was described as a 27 year old digger (he may have tried his luck at the gold fields). Mary Ann was 25.
  • At the age of 17 years, 8 months and 29 days, Harriet Eyles married Johann Heinrich Eberhardt, son of Anna Dorothea Eberhardt, on 18 August 1868 in Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand.
  • Harriet Eyles died on 5 October 1933 in Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand, at age 82.
  • Harriet was buried in Omaka Cemetery, Blenheim, Marlborough.

Children of Harriet Eyles and Johann Heinrich Eberhardt

Henry Eyles

M, b. 17 November 1844, d. 4 December 1844
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  • Henry Eyles was born on 17 November 1844 in Hobart, Tasmania.
  • He was the son of Charles Eyles and Mary Ann Dunkley.
  • Henry Eyles died on 4 December 1844 in Hobart, Tasmania.

Henry Charles Lawrence (Harry) Eyles

M, b. 19 January 1899, d. 19 November 1971
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  • Henry Charles Lawrence (Harry) Eyles was born on 19 January 1899 in New Zealand.
  • He was the son of Charles Eyles and Louissa Margrater La Frentz.
  • Henry Charles Lawrence (Harry) Eyles died on 19 November 1971 in Napier, New Zealand, at age 72.
  • Henry was cremated in Hastings Crematorium.

Herbert Walter Eyles

M, b. 8 May 1910, d. 1 June 1983
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Hester Eyles

F, b. 1854, d. 2 July 1935
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  • Hester Eyles was also known as Ester Ann.
  • She was born in 1854.
  • She was the daughter of Charles Eyles and Mary Ann Dunkley.
  • At the age of 20 years, Hester Eyles married Frederick Philpott on 28 November 1874 in New Zealand.
  • On 15 June 1909,her husband, Frederick Philpott died in Blenheim, New Zealand.
  • Hester Eyles died on 2 July 1935 in Blenheim, New Zealand.
  • Hester was buried in Omaka Cemetery, Blenheim.

Children of Hester Eyles and Frederick Philpott

Hubert Philip Eyles

M, b. 15 August 1897, d. 29 February 1960
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  • Hubert Philip Eyles was born on 15 August 1897 in New Zealand.
  • He was the son of Charles Eyles and Amelia Mytton.
  • Hubert Philip Eyles embarked on 26 July 1916 in Wellington for Devonport, England. He had enlisted with the 15th Reinforcements, J Company New Zealand Expeditionary Force. He was a Lance Corporal. His occupation was a labourer and he listed his mother, Mrs A Eyles of Thorpe, Nelson as his next of kin.
  • At the age of 22 years, 6 months and 2 days, Hubert Philip Eyles married Evelyn Esther Waghorn on 17 February 1920 in New Zealand.
  • Hubert Philip Eyles died on 29 February 1960 at age 62.
  • Hubert was buried in Dovedale Cemetery.

Child of Hubert Philip Eyles and Evelyn Esther Waghorn

Ida Emily Eyles

F, b. 7 February 1901, d. 1984
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Isobel Alice Eyles

F, b. 4 May 1892, d. 3 September 1975
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  • Isobel Alice Eyles was born on 4 May 1892 in New Zealand.
  • She was the daughter of William Daniel Eyles and Rebecca Alice Cobb.
  • Isobel Alice Eyles died on 3 September 1975 in Porirua, New Zealand, at age 83.
  • Isobel was cremated on 4 September 1975 in Karori Crematorium.
  • Isobel Alice Eyles also went by the name of Bell.

Ivy Grace Eyles

F, b. 2 May 1905, d. 11 July 1905
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  • Ivy Grace Eyles was born on 2 May 1905 in New Zealand. She was a twin to Ada Alma.
  • She was the daughter of Charles Eyles and Louissa Margrater La Frentz.
  • Ivy Grace Eyles died on 11 July 1905 in New Zealand. Ivy's's death was announced in the Nelson Evening Mail along with that of her twin sister Ada:- DEATH. EYLES.—Eyles— On July 18th, 1905, at Harley- street, Nelson, Ivy Grace, twin daughter of Louisa and Charles Eyles, aged 11 weeks.
    Eyles.— On August 18th, 1905, at Harlcy-street, Nelson, Ada Alma, twin daughter of Louisa and Charles Eyles, aged 15 weeks.