| Birth | Mary Magdalena Meyer was born circa 1877 in Lawrence, Otago, New Zealand. |
| INFO | MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE. Distr of Dunedin. #206. 8 May 1894, at house of Rev. J. Gibson Smith, Dunedin. Percy Seymour Eaton, 20, chemist, bachelor. b. Dunedin. Present and usual residence North East Valley. Father Edward Farmar Eaton, clerk. Mother Emily Gates Eaton, born Deadman. Mary Magdalena Meyer, 17, spinster. b. Lawrence, Otago. Present and usual residence Dunedin. Father: John Charles Frederick Meyer, ironmonger. Mother Ellen Mary Meyer, born Barker. Witnesses: William Evans, Dunedin, salesman. Edward Farmar Eaton, Dunedin, clerk. J. Gibson Smith, officiating minister. (NZMarrCert 1894/1871.) |
| Marriage | She married Percy Seymour Eaton, son of Edward Farmer Eaton and Emily Gates Deadman, 8 May 1894 in Dunedin, New Zealand. |
| INFO | CIV REG INDEX NZ Marriage. 1894 #1871. Mary Magdalena Meyer. (NZCivRegInd LDS6341154.) |
| INFO | DIVORCE CASE reported in newspaper. Otago Daily Times, 19 Nov 1902, p.7. " Eaton v Eaton A wife's petition for dissolution of marriage on the ground of desertion. Mr J.F.M. Fraser appeared for the petitioner, Mary Magdalena Eaton, and there was no appearance of or on behalf of the respondent, Percy Seymour Eaton. Mr Fraser stated that the facts of the case were very simple. The parties were married on May 8, 1894, by the Rev. Gibson Smith at Dunedin. They lived together for seven months at Caversham, and then the husband, who was a chemist's assistant, lost is situation and left for Christchurch. Since then he had never sent his wife a penny, had made no effort to make a home for her, and she had had to support herself. When seen by the petitioner's brother in Christchurch some three or four years ago respondent introduced himself as his brother-in-law, and in the course of conversation stated that he weould never be able to provide a home for his wife, and the best thing she could do was to get a divorce. Proceedings had, however, not been taken till now. Petitioner was 21 and respondent 18 years at the time of marriage, and it was hoped that the young man would settle down on getting married, but apparently he did not. Evidence was given by the petitoner, and by Emma Louise Evans and William Henry Meyer, her sister and brother respectively. His Honor granted a decree nisi, to be made absolute in three monhs." (OtagoDaTimPP 19Nov1902 p.7.) |
| INFO | DIVORCE. Decree Absolute 3 Feb 1903 for divorce of Percy Seymour Eaton and Mary Magdalena Meyer noted on certificate for Percy's second marriage. (NZCertMarr 1903/4229.) |
| INFO | MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE. Marriage in Distr of Hamilton #21. 4 Jun 1919 at St. Mary's Church, Hamilton East, Waikato. Walter Aubrey Chitty, 37, manufacturer, widower, spouse d. 27 Nov 1917. born Hamilton. Present & usual residence Hamilton. Father Walter Chitty, farmer. Mother Alice Willimia Chitty, born A. W. Hunt. Mary Magdalene Meyer Eaton, 41, nurse, widow, spouse d. 19 Nov 1917. Born Dunedin. Present & usual residence Hamilton. Father Charles Frederick Meyer, ironmonger. Mother Mary Ellen Meyer, born M.E. Fletcher. Witnesses Edw. M. L'Meara , Hamilton, public accountant. Annie A. Bradley, Auckland, home duties. Minister Joseph C..?.. Darby, R.C. clergyman. Note- DIVORCE stamp Divorce granted at Christchurch 14 Oct 1941. (NZMarrCert 1919/2981) NOTE: information was crossed off in the name block. For Mary Magdalene, it is likely that it said "divorced 3 Feb 1903." The 3rd and 1903 are very clear. The changes are dated 24/9/1919 and are initialed by J L?D the officiating minister. |
| Marriage | Mary Magdalena Meyer married Walter Aubrey Chitty, son of Walter Chitty and Alicia Wilhelmina Hunt, 4 June 1919 in Hamilton, New Zealand. |
| INFO | CIV REG INDEX NZ Marriage. 1919 #2981. Chitty, Walter Aubrey. Eaton, Mary Magdalene Meyer. (NZCivRegInd LDS6341154.) |
| INFO | DIRECTORY 1929. Chitty, Walter Aubrey, joinery mfr, Bridge st, Hmltn. (WiseNZPODir 1929 p.1258.) |
| INFO | DIVORCE DECREE 1941 noted on marriage certificate. "This marriage was dissolved by decree absolute granted and issued from the supreme court at Christchurch on the 14th day of October 1941." (NZMarrCert 1919/2981.) |
| INFO | DIVORCE FILE LOCATION Archives. Christchurch Divorce Files. Chitty, Mary Magdalene Meyer v. Chitty, Walter Aubrey [marriage certificate], 1941-1941. Agency CAHX; series 3007; accession CH208; box/item Box 113; record no. D3034/1941. (ArchNZArchwy.) |
| Death | Mary Magdalena Meyer died 30 October 1944 in New Zealand. |
| INFO | CEMETERY INFO. Ruru Lawn Cemetery. Mary Magdalena Chitty. Death Monday, 30 October 1944. Burial Tuesday 31 October 1944. Block 33:199. Age 68 years. Address 14 Naseby Street, ChCh. Widow [sic], b. Dunedin, life in NZ. (ChchCounCem.) |
| INFO | PROBATE FILE LOCATION. Archives New Zealand. Christchurch Probate Files. Chitty, Mary Magdalena - Christchurch - married woman, 1944-1944. Agency CAHX; series 2989; accession CH171; record no.CH24037/1944. Held at Christchurch. (ArchNZArchwy.) |
Mary Magdalena Meyer