Sarah Elizabeth Greener

Intention to Marry, District of Wanganui for First of April 1883 to Thirty June 1883. Date of Notice: 5/4/1883, George Greener, Bachelor, Occ: Cook, Aged: 22, Dwelling Place: Wanganui, Length of Residence: 10 years, Sarah Kelly, Spinster, Occ: None Listed, Aged: 21, Dwelling Place: Wanganui, Length of Residence: 21 years, Place of Marriage: Roman Catholic Church, Wanganui, Date of Certificate: 5/4/1883, Minister Rev C H Kirk, Roman Catholic
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Marriage Transcription shows Place of Registration: Wanganui, No: 1023/1883, When Married: 7/4/1883, Place of Marriage: St Mary's, Wanganui, George Greener, Aged: 22, Occ: Cook, Bachelor, Birthplace: London, England, Father: Alfred Greener, Occ: Silversmith, Mother: Anne Kennedy formerly Greener, Maiden Surname: Saunders, Sarah Kelly, Aged: 21, Spinster, Birthplace: Wanganui, Father: Charles Kelly, Occ: Labourer, Mother: Anne Kelly, Maiden Surname: Crawford, Witnesses: Robert Callaghan, Lemonade Manufacturer, Wanganui, Annie Turner, Wanganui, Minister: Charles H Kirk.

NzBDM Marriages: 1883/1118 Sarah Kelly & George Greener

Children:

1884/1676 Greener Annie Teresa

1886/6279 Greener George Albert Charles

1889/4544 Greener Alfred Arthur

1891/9262 Greener Arthur Henry

1893/17470 Greener Gertrude May

1895/18872 Greener Charles Lewis

1899/6040 Greener John Joseph

1904/5825 Greener William Francis

1900 Wanganui Electoral Roll shows Sarah Greener, Campbell Street, Wife, Residential

Burial Records for the Old Catholic Cemetery, Wanganui show Sarah Greener, Date of Burial: 28/6/1937, Aged: 76, Location: 8 49 25

Probate Record shows Sarah Elizabeth Greener, Place: Wellington from Wanganui, Occ: Widow, Court: Wellington, Archives Reference: AAOM 6029 60947, Probate No: 60947, Date Filed: 21/7/1937, Type: Will, Archives NZ, Wellington
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Will Document shows Sarah Elizabeth Greener of Wanganui a Widow, Died 27/6/1937. Names Children as: Deceased daughter Teresa Greener, George Albert Charles Greener, Alfred Arthur Greener, Arthur Henry Greener, Gertrude Walshe, Charles Louis Greener, Jack Joseph Greener, William Greener (known in Religion as Brother Philip). George Albert Charles Greener's Children named as Kevin Philip Greener and Colleen Marie Greener. The Will was signed 3/4/1936

The Wanganui Herald 28th June 1937 shows Greener - On June 27, 1937, at a private hospital, Wellington, Sarah, relict of the late George Greener, of Wanganui, and mother of Mrs. J. Walshe, 14 Wright Street, also George, Fred, Arthur, Charlie, Jack and the Rev. Brother Philip. Aged 76 years. R.I.P
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Funeral Notice Friends kindly note that the funeral will leave her son's residence, 10 May Street, Gonville, for St. Mary's Church. Requiem Mass tomorrow, Tuesday, June 29, at 9 a.m., thence to the Wanganui Catholic Cemetery. Taylor and Sons, Funeral Directors, Wellington

The Wanganui Herald 29th June 1937 shows Mrs. George Greener The death occurred at Wellington on Sunday of Mrs. G. Greener, a former highly respected resident of Wanganui. The late Mrs. Greener was born in Wanganui 76 years ago, and was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kelly. Her father was a member of D Battery, Royal Artillery, and arrived in Auckland in 1858, moving to Wanganui two years later to reside. In 1878 (this year is incorrect as married 1883) the deceased married Mr. George Greener, who pre-deceased her 17 years ago. Prior to her marriage Mrs. Greener was one of the first members of the Sodality of the Children of Mary in this city. She was a valued member of St. Mary's parish, and her generous and charitable nature found expression in the various avenues of activity of the St. Vincent de Paul Society and other parish organisations. She is survived by her brother, Mr. Charles Kelly (Wellington), one daughter, Mrs. J. Walshe (Wellington), and six sons. Rev. Brother Philip, of the Marist Brother's Order, Arthur (Westport), Jack (Palmerston North), Charles (Wellington), George and Fred (Wanganui). Four of her sons, George, Fred, Arthur, and Charles, also her brother, were at the Great War. A daughter, Theresa, met her death under tragic circumstances at Wellington some years ago. The funeral took place at the Catholic Cemetery this morning. Prior to the cortege leaving for the cemetery Requiem Mass was celebrated at St. Mary's Church by the Rev. Father Outtrim. During the Mass the boys of the Marist Brothers' School Choir sang a number of hymns impressively. At the church the boys also formed a guard of honour. The funeral was attended by the Marist Brothers and friends of the family. The Marist Rugby, cricket, and soccer clubs were represented. The Rev. Father N. B. Moloney officiated at the graveside. The pallbearers were Messrs C. Kelly, J. Walsh (sic), C. Greener, J. Greener, F. Greener, and J. Molan