 William Dawe Stephens, son of Thomas Stephens and Jane Daw.Born 15 Dec 1851 Woolston, St Ive, Cornwall, England, died 2 Apr 1928 Christchurch, New Zealand, 76 years, cause of death: CANCER OF LIVER, buried Methven, New Zealand. Occupation: Farmer Married 24 Nov 1881 Rakaia (43 years married) to:  Hannah Hamilton, daughter of Hans Hamilton and Elizabeth Twible.Married name: Stephens, born 1855 Broomfield Parish, Castleblayney, Co Monaghan, Ireland, died 2 Dec 1924 Ashburton, NZ, 68 or 69 years, cause of death: HEMIPLEGIA, buried Methven. Occupation: Farmers, Wife Migrated to New Zealand aboard the "Blairgowie" from England, departing on the 29th May 1875 and arriving in Lyttleton on the 23rd Aug 1875. She recorded her occupation as a Servant. She had 5 brothers and 2 sisters. 2 brothers and her sisters stayed in Ireland. From g-g-grandson Michael Collins Child: 1. Eliza Jane StevensMarried name: Collins, born 20 Apr 1883 Rakaia, New Zealand, died 1 May 1971 Christchurch, New Zealand, 88 years, buried Rakaia | |||