Sarah Scrivener

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One by one the pioneer settlers are passing away, and it is with regret we have now to record the death of Mrs Scrivener (mother of Mr Thomas Scrivener, of this town), who died on Friday last at her son's residence, River Bank, at the ripe old age of 82 years. Mrs Scrivener, husband of deceased, arrived with his family in Wellington in March, 1853, by the Tasmania, the last boat laid on by the Canterbury Special Settlement Association, and shortly after left for Wanganui. Having purchased some land in the Avenue, which was then a dense swamp, he was the first to build and cultivate the soil in that locality. After a residence of about 9 years he died, leaving Mrs Scrivener and one son. The deceased lady till within the last few months had been hale and hearty, but latterly it became evident that she could not last much longer, and after a short confinement to her bed she quietly passed away. Mr Scrivener has our kindest sympathies in this his hour of sorrow.

(Wanganui Chronicle, 7 November 1881)