Emma Rolfe

Emma adopted Mihi Rahira after Mihi fell out with Emmas brother, who first adopted her, Hori (George Stockman).

Emma was Sarah Marsh's younger sister and the third child of Toumairangi and Edward which survived. On the 12th August 1872, she married Fred Rolfe at George Skelton's home, and they then farmed at Tikorangi, raising a family of eight. The eldest son Henry, died at the age of 21 in 1893. The Tikorangi Rowing Club of which he and his sisters were active members, erected a memorial to him at the Tikorangi Cemetery. Another sister, Rose, married Les Purdle and they settled in the back country, behind Mahoenui, breaking in several 100 acres of bush. The other children remained mostly around the Tikorangi district. Emma & Fred are both buried at the Tikorangi Cemetery along with most of their children.

NZBDM:
B/R - 1857/145 Stockman Emma Emma Edward William
D/R - 1937/27135 Rolfe Emma 81Y

Cemetery: TIKORANGI CEMETERY BOARD
Location in Cemetery: Unknown Burial Location

MI:
In loving memory of Frederick William ROLFE second son of the late Rev. Robert Ross ROLFE of Hempnall, Norfolk, died 31st March 1900 aged 57 years. Fear not for I have redeemed thee.
Right side: Also Emma beloved wife of above died 19th Aug 1937 aged 82 years. She hath done what she could and she gave of her best.