Robert Hugh CARTER 1891 - 1983
Son of William H CARTER 1851–1939 b. 1 Aug 1851, Auckland, New Zealand, d.1939 Surrey (Commission Agent)
and
Jessie VIZARD b.18 Feb 1852 4 Grove Lane, Camberwell, Surrey: d. 30 May 1940 Sutton, Surrey.
Born 14th October 1891, Reigate, Surrey, England
Died 11th May 1983, Newtown, Wellington, New Zealand
Married Madeline BOURNE b. 27 July 1896 Sutton, Surrey, England; d. 3 May 1965 New Zealand
Robert CARTER was a first cousin of George Edward HUBBARD.
From the Marriage registers
The wedding of Madeline and Robert took place at Christ Church Sutton, Surrey on 12 November 1924. Both have Sutton addresses.
Both fathers are described as Merchants, as is Robert.
From the Passenger Lists
1928 Robert and Madeline travelled together on the Narkunda to London (arriving 13th July) from Sydney. Robert is described as ‘Merchant’ and Madeline ‘Home Duties’ as was fairly typical of the time. Their address in England is Summerford, Sutton.
1960 Robert and Madeline’s names are on the passenger list of the m.v. Johan Van Oldenbarnevelt arriving in Southampton in June 1960 from Wellington via Bermuda. Robert is now listed as ‘Retired’
Frances Ann Roper, née Hubbard, writing in 1975
Robert became a Naval Officer. He married and later emigrated to New Zealand, where I believe he is still alive though well over 80. He had, I believe, two or three daughters.
Judith Recalls a Visit
I must have been in my very early teens; it was in the early 1960s and we were living at Milton Malsor, Northamptonshire. There was great excitement as father's cousins from New Zealand were going to pay us a visit. Visits from cousins living abroad was unheard of; for we hardly if ever, saw the relatives who lived in England, let alone people from the other side of the world.
I just about remember a very interesting couple, who stayed with us two nights. I vaguely remember the name Carter was used as I had a friend in the village by the same name.
I was absolutely delighted with a present of three large Abalone seashells, which they gave me. I was quite a collector of shells and fossils, so these New Zealand beauties made a welcome addition to my ‘museum.’ At the time Abalone shells were quite rare to obtain in Britain. The cousins had found them themselves on a beach.
This visit is the only instance I can recall of my meeting anyone from the Vizard side of the family.