AITKEN to WHAITE - Person Sheet
AITKEN to WHAITE - Person Sheet
NameJames AITKEN 
, GG Uncle
, GG UncleBirth Date11 Jun 1862322
Birth PlaceInvercargill, Southland, New Zealand
News Date3 Mar 1899350 Age: 36
News PlaceInvercargill, Southland, New Zealand
MemoNewspaper protest regarding Cab hire from James. “A Protest-TO THE EDITOR. Sib, In the case James Aitken v. the Wellington manager of the Australian Widows Fund Life Assurance Society, Ltd., heard before the Magistrate yesterday, it was stated that I obtained a horse and buggy on hire from James Aitken. I wish t deny the truth of the above statement, as I have never hired a trap and horse off Mr Aitken since my arrival in Invercargill. The public will be able to judge when they hear the true facts of the case, as I note I am to be summoned as a co-defendant. I am, Ac., Horace lan Simson. Invercargill, 2nd March”.
Job Date1910 Age: 47
Job PlaceInvercargill, Southland, New Zealand
MemoCab Proprietor, according to Daughter Lilias' marriage certificate.
Reside Date1935323 Age: 72
Reside PlaceInvercargill, Southland, New Zealand
MemoJames, a Grocer, and daughter Jeanie still lived in Ness street.
Death Date18 Jul 1948324 Age: 86
Death PlaceInvercargill, Southland, New Zealand
MemoCauses were Coronary Thrombosis - Instantaneous & Senile Myocarditis (Months). James Aitken of 31 Elles Road.
Invercargill
Invercargill
Burial Date19 Jul 1948325
Burial PlaceInvercargill, Southland, New Zealand
MemoEastern Cemetery. See wife’s burial details.
OccupationCab proprietor, Storeman/ grocer (1900-1948)
FatherJames AITKEN (1838-1926)
MotherElizabeth Christie WALKER (1837-1918)
Spouses
Birth Date5 Sep 1861319
Birth PlaceCampbeltown, Argyll, Scotland
MemoFather was Alexander McAlister, a malt man and mother Jean Curry who were married on 12 August 1854.
Death Date22 May 1935320 Age: 73
Death PlaceInvercargill, Southland, New Zealand
Burial Date25 May 1935321
Burial PlaceInvercargill, Southland, New Zealand
MemoHeadstone transcription "In fond remembrance of Mary McAlister, native of Campbeltown, Argyle wife of John Barrie, died 3 January 1891 age 33 years; also Agnes McAlister wife of James Aitken died 22 May 1935 aged 73 years; and her husband James Aitken died 18 July 1948 aged 86 years. At Rest”.
FatherAlexander McALISTER (1828-1875)
MotherJean CURRIE (1833-1862)
Marr PlaceInvercargill, Southland, New Zealand
Marr MemoAt the house of Mr. A McKellar in Esk Street James Aitken, born Ivercargill married Agnes McAlister, born Scotland. James’ parents were James Aitken, a carpenter and Elizabeth Walker. Agnes’ parents were Alexander McAlister, a distiller and Jane Currie.
Reside Date1896327
Reside PlaceInvercargill, Southland, New Zealand
MemoLiving in Earn Street were James jnr. Aitken, storeman, and wife Agnes McAllister.
Reside Date1902328
Reside PlaceInvercargill, Southland, New Zealand
MemoJames Jnr, storeman and his wife Agnes lived in Earn St. Living with them was Harriet Ritchie Aitken, a dressmaker and cousin of James.
Reside Date1905329
Reside PlaceInvercargill, Southland, New Zealand
MemoDee Street, as recorded on electoral roll, James, a storeman, Agnes and Robert Aitken ) a butcher.
Reside Date1911330
Reside PlaceInvercargill, Southland, New Zealand
MemoJames (Jrn) and wife Agnes McAlister lived at 49 Leet Street
Reside Date1914331
Reside PlaceInvercargill, Southland, New Zealand
Memo49 Leet Street, according to electoral rolls. James , a storeman & wife Agnes McAllister.
Reside Date1928332
Reside PlaceInvercargill, Southland, New Zealand
MemoLiving at 228 Ness Street were James, a Grocer, and Agnes Aitken. Also living there was Jeanie Isabella.
Notes for James AITKEN
Recorded as James Junior on electoral rolls in 1896 & 1911 and as James Senior in 1946.