Vartha, John (1823-1904)
July 21st, 2009 by admin
Inscription
ILMO … who departed this life June 17th 1904 aged 76 years. “At Rest.” Also his beloved wife Frances VARTHA who departed this life October 13th 1922 aged 95 years. “Peace Perfect Peace.” Mary Ellen VARTHA who departed this life March 18th 1925 in her 59th year. “Forever with the Lord.” Julia VARTHA who departed this life Oct 24th 1886 aged 19 years. “Thy will be done.”
Headstone Description
Plain concrete surround; pine needles covering site maybe burying other headstone pieces from note following. Also buried a piece of headstone (granite) with writing on it which needs to be moved to correct location). Headstone is white marble rectangular blocks (? part of Calvary cross?); concrete plinth; cross broken but has ILM on it; lead lettering.
Plot location
Block 1 Plot 13
NZSG Area 17 Row B Entry 6151
Individual History
| Date of death: | Friday, 17 June 1904 |
| Cemetery: | Linwood |
| Date of burial: | Sunday, 19 June 1904 |
| Block number: | 1 |
| Plot number: | 13 |
| Age: | 81 years |
| Address: | 24 MADRAS STREET |
| Occupation: | BLACKSMITH |
| Place of birth: | ENGLAND |
| Years in New Zealand: | 34 |
| Comments: |
Also buried with Frances Vartha (d.1922) and adjoined to plot 12 where Julia Vartha (d. 1886) and Mary Helen Vartha (d.1925) are buried. From original plans, plot appears to have been purchased 25/10/86 and 19/06/04. |
