David Laing BLYTH

1874 - 1953  (78 years)

• Name	David Laing BLYTH  [1, 2, 3, 4]
  Birth	16 Oct 1874	Whanganui, Manawatu-Whanganui, New Zealand   [2, 5]
  Gender	Male
  Death	6 Oct 1953	Whanganui, Manawatu-Whanganui, New Zealand   [6, 7]
  Person ID	I6	Blyth Family Tree
  Last Modified	22 Dec 2025

  
  

  Father	David BLYTH,   b. Abt 1841, Scotland d. 7 Sep 1899, Whanganui, Manawatu-Whanganui, New Zealand (Age 58 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Mother	Rachel HARRISON,   b. 25 Nov 1847, Cheetham, Lancashire, England d. 5 Feb 1927, Whanganui, Manawatu-Whanganui, New Zealand (Age 79 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Marriage	4 Jul 1866	Wellington, New Zealand   [1, 8]
  	Address: Resisdence of John H Harrison, Majoribanks St
  Family ID	F67	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Jeannie HUNTER,   b. 6 Jul 1875, Hawera, Taranaki, New Zealand d. 5 Apr 1946, Whanganui, Manawatu-Whanganui, New Zealand (Age 70 years)
  Marriage	26 Nov 1901	Hawera, Taranaki, New Zealand   [1, 9]
  	WEDDING BELLS BLYTHE- HUNTER. On Tuesday morning, November 26tb, a large circle of fr iends assisted at a very pretty and interesting function at Burnside. t he residence of Mrs Moore Hunter. The event was the marriage of her dau ghter Jeanie to Mr David Blythe, of Whanganui. Tbe bridal party was grou ped for the ceremony in the porch, which was decorated for the occasion , and formed a novel and effective picture, the ministers and guests oc cupying the lawn. The bride looked sweet and dignified in a rich dress o f white brocaded satin, the only trimming being a deep fall of Honiton l ace and a spray of orange blossom on the bodice. The veil was delicatel y embroidered. The bride carried a lovely shower bouquet, and was atten ded by her three sisters. Miss Millie Hunter, as chief bridesmaid, wore a d ress of white silk with daffodil yellow chiffon sash, also a gold bangl e, the gift of the bridegroom and carried a bouquet of yellow and whlt e flowers. Misses Belle and Mary wore cream silk dresses and dainty gol d necklets and lockets, the bridegroom's gifts, and carried baskets of c rimson roses. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr A. Hunter and t he bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr J. Blythe, as best man. T he ceremony was performed by Rev T. McDonald of Waipukurau, assisted by R ev I. E. Bertram. After a sumptuous breakfast, Rev T. McDonald, in a sh ort speech, voiced the feeling of the assembled company in wishing Mr a nd Mrs Blythe happiness and prosperity. Mr Blythe shortly returned than ks on behalf of himself and his wife. The wedding-cake was handsome and i mposing, having three tiers most elaborately decorated. The bride's tra velling dress was a coat and skirt of fine blue cloth, lined with white s atin. She wore a white chiffon boa, and Black hat with two cloth-of-gol d roses under the brim, in which she looked charming. Mr and Mrs Blythe l eft by train for Nelson. The presents were numerous and costly, and cam e from far and near. Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume XLII, Issue 7369, 30 November 1901, Page 3
  Children	1. Mary Murray BLYTH,   b. 14 May 1903   d. Yes, date unknown  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]   2. Harrison David BLYTH,   b. 22 Nov 1904, Whanganui, Manawatu-Whanganui, New Zealand d. 7 Oct 1996, Whanganui, Manawatu-Whanganui, New Zealand (Age 91 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]   3. Living BLYTH  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]   4. Living BLYTH  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
  Family ID	F69	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	22 Dec 2025

  
  

• Photos

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• Sources

  [S44] www.familysearch.org, Familysearch.org International Genealogical Recor ds (Name: www.familysearch.org; Location: www.familysearch.org;). [S22] Ancestry.com, California Passenger and Crew Lists, 1882-1957 (Name: Onl ine publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2008-201 1.Original data - View all sources.Original data: View all sources;), California Passenger and Crew Lists, 1893-1957. arrival date: 2 Jul 1919 arrival place: San Francisco, California departure place: Wellington, New Zealand birth date: 1874 birth place: Wanganui, Wellington, New Zealand residence place: New Zealand [S70] Ancestry.com, New Zealand Army WWI Reserve Rolls, 1916-1917 (Name: Onli ne publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.Or iginal data - New Zealand Expeditionary Force Reserve – 1916-1919. Mic rofiche 1-23. BAB Microfilming, Auckland, New Zealand..Original data: N ew Zealand Expeditionary Force Reserve;). Residence date: 1917 Residence place: Wanganui, New Zealand [S73] Ancestry.com, New Zealand, Electoral Rolls, 1853-1981 (Name: Online pub lication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010.Original d ata - New Zealand Electoral Rolls, 1853–1981. Auckland, New Zealand: BA B microfilming. Microfiche publication, 4032 fiche.Original data: New Z ealand Electoral Rolls, 1853–19;). Residence date: 1946 Residence place: Wanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand [S19] Blyth Family Bible, Ist Page. [S75] New Zealand, Probate Records, 1848-1991, "New Zealand, Probate Records, 1848-1991," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KXZH-PZ6 : accessed 15 Jul 2013), David Laing Blyth, 1953. Name: David Laing Blyth Also Known As Note: Event Type: Probate Event Date: 1953 Event Place: New Zealand Court: Wanganui Supreme Court Record Number: 237/53 Note: Wanganui - Farmer Agency: AAOG Series Number: 23650 Series Name: Wanganui Probate Files, 1859-1997 Container: C286778 Box Number: 811 Digital Folder Number: 005765431 First Image Number: 875 Last Image Number: 890 Number of Images: 16 Affiliate Name: Affiliate File Name: Final Wanganui List -24_01_2013.xlsx [S95] Registrar of Births, Deaths and Mariages, New Zealand - Death Records, Death Printout of David Laing Blyth. [S94] Registrar of Birth, Deaths and Mariages, New Zealand - Marriage Records, 186606325. Marriage DATE: 4 JUL 1866, Home of John H Harrison Majoribanks St Wellington [S76] Newspaper Clipping. WEDDING BELLS BLYTHE- HUNTER. On Tuesday morning, November 26th, a large circle of friends assisted at a very pretty and interesting function at Burnside, the residence of Mrs Moore Hunter. The event was the marriage of her daughter Jeanie to Mr David Blythe, of Wanganui. Tbe bridal party was grouped for the ceremony in the porch, which was decorated for the occasion, and formed a novel and effective picture, the ministers and guests occupying the lawn. The bride looked sweet and dignified in a rich dress of white brocaded satin, the only trimming being a deep fall of Honiton lace and a spray of orange blossom on the bodice. The veil was delicately embroidered. The bride carried a lovely shower bouquet, and was attended by her three sisters. Miss Millie Hunter, as chief bridesmaid, wore a dress of white silk with daffodil yellow chiffon sash, also a gold bangle, the gift of the bridegroom and carried a bouquet of yellow and whlte flowers. Misses Belle and Mary wore cream silk dresses and dainty gold necklets and lockets, the bridegroom's gifts, and carrie d baskets of crimson roses. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr A . Hunter and the bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr J. Blythe, as best man. The ceremony was performed by Rev T. McDonald of Waipukurau , assisted by Rev I. E. Bertram. After a sumptuous breakfast, Rev T. Mc Donald, in a short speech, voiced the feeling of the assembled company in wishing Mr and Mrs Blythe happiness and prosperity. Mr Blythe shortly returned thanks on behalf of himself and his wife. The wedding-cake was handsome and imposing, having three tiers most elaborately decorated. Th e bride's travelling dress was a coat and skirt of fine blue cloth, lined with white satin. She wore a white chiffon boa, and Black hat with two cloth-of-gold roses under the brim, in which she looked charming. Mr and Mrs Blythe left by train for Nelson. The presents were numerous and costly, and came from far and near. Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume X LII, Issue 7369, 30 November 1901, Page 3