George Hampton RHODES [31643]
- Born: 13 Feb 1862, Timaru N.Z.
- Marriage (1): Alice Henrietta THIERENS [31644] on 23 Dec 1887 in Christchurch Cathedral N.Z.
- Died: 9 May 1914, Christchurch N Z aged 52
- Buried: 12 May 1914, Timaru Cemetery
 General Notes:
MR GEORGE HAMPTON RHODES
Much regret was expressed generally when it became known that Mr George Hampton Rhodes, formerly of "Claremont," Timaru, had died at his residence, Webb Street, St. Albans, on Saturday afternoon, after a long illness. The late Mr Rhodes was the fourth son of the late Goorga Rhodes, of Levels station, and Mr Arthur E. G. Rhodes, of Chnstchurch, and Mr R. H. Rhodes, Bluediffs, are brothers of the deceased gentleman, whilst the Hon. R. Heaton Rhodes. Posmaster General, and Mr G. E. Rhodes are cousins. Mr George Hampton Rhodes was born at the Levels Station on February 13th, 11862, and was educated at Christ's College, Chnstchurch, and Jesus College, Cambridge. On returning to New Zealand after his career at Cambridge, Mr Rhodes settled on Claremout, Timaru, which he held for about twenty-five years. Mr Rhodes was the president of the Timaru Yorkshire Society, and a member of the South Canterbury Education Board. He took great interest in steeplechasing nnd won several races. including the Grand National. Naturally, he was also greatly interested in agricultural matters, and was a patron of the South Canterbury A. and P. Association, Of late years Mr Rhodes had lived chiefly in England. Mr Rhodes married Miss Alice Henrietta Thaerens, daughter of Mr John Cornelius Thaerens, Otaio. South Canterbury, their marriage being the first to be solemnised in the Christchurch Cathedral. Mrs Rhodes survives her husband, and there are two sons - Mr John Heaton Rhodos. solicitor, of Christchurch, and Lieutenant. Eric George Rhodes. R.N. and one daughter. Miss Hilda Avice Rhodes. Tho funeral will take place at Timaru tomorrow. A memorial service will be held in the Christchurch Cathedral at 12 noon tomorrow.
Ref: Press, Volume L, Issue 14964, 11 May 1914
Rhodes George Hampton
Claremont
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George married Alice Henrietta THIERENS [31644] [MRIN: 11231] on 23 Dec 1887 in Christchurch Cathedral N.Z. (Alice Henrietta THIERENS [31644] was born on 7 Nov 1862 in Devon UK and died on 5 Jan 1938 in Culveden Canterbury NZ.)
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