Margaret Ellen Lyons1

(a 1917 - 1995)

Spouse:Jack Selwyn Allen (1914 - 7 October 2005)
     Child:

Life Events

     Margaret Ellen Lyons was born about 1917.1

In June 1939, Margaret, married Jack Selwyn Allen, son of Lancelot Charles Allen and Amy Higgs, in Holy Name Church in Island Bay, New Zealand.1 In July 1939
From the "Evening Post", 1st July 1939
ALLEN—LYONS
     At the Holy Name Church, Island Bay, recently Margaret Ellen, eldest daughter of Mrs. C. M. Lyons and the late Mr. J. J. Lyons, Island Bay, was married to Jack Selwyn, third son of Mrs. A. Allen and the late Mr. L. C. Allen, Gisborne. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Father McGrath, and Nuptial Mass was celebrated. The Children of Mary formed a guard of honour, and during Mass sang appropriate hymns. Miss E. Clark was at the organ. The altar was decorated in bridal colourings of cream and mauve.
      The bride, who was escorted by her eldest brother, Mr. J. Lyons, wore a blue mantle over her gown of pearl slipper satin, the bodice with its heartshaped neckline being softly ruched and finished with clusters of orange blossom. The long sleeves which were pleated at the shoulders fitted tightly at the wrists and pointed over her hands. The skirt which formed a long train was ruched to form three large scollops and was trimmed with orange blossom. The bride's fine tulle veil (which was worn over the face on entering the church), billowed from a cluster of cream orchids to form a second train. She carried a sheaf of white gladioli and maidenhair fern. Her only ornament was a small pearl cross (the gift of the bridegroom).
     The three bridesmaids, the Misses Sheila and Doreen Lyons (sisters of the bride) and Kathleen Sharp (a cousin), wore frocks of cream, ripple chiffon with heart-shaped necklines, the bodices being tucked on the shoulders. The puff sleeves were balanced by full flowing skirts, and the trio carried sheafs of mauve thrifts, violets, and maidenhair fern. Their shoulderlength chiffon veils were gathered in place by mauve orchids. Ruched mittens were also worn.
     Mr. Cleve Allen (Gisborne) attended his brother as best man, and the altar boys were Masters Joseph and Patrick Lyons (brothers of the bride). The ushers were Mr. Phillip Eton and Messrs. William Hayes and James Lyons (cousin and brother of the bride).
     As the bride was leaving the church she was presented with two horseshoes by Eileen Sharp (her cousin) and Margaret Boyes.
     The bride's mother, assisted by Mrs. Allen, received the guests at the Masonic Hall, Berhampore. Mrs. Lyons wore a prunella wool ensemble trimmed with gold, with a matching hat and veil, and a shoulder spray of autumn flowers. The bridegroom's mother was wearing a mulberry silk marocain frock designed with an accordion-pleated panel in front and having gold metal clips at the neck. A brown hat and fur coat with a shoulder spray of autumn flowers completed her ensemble. Among the many guests were the bride's grandmother, Mrs. W. Lyons, Waipawa, who specially visited Wellington for the occasion.
     In the early evening Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Allen left for their honeymoon, the bride wearing a moss green English worsted coat over a navy frock, a brown stole, and navy accessories.
     Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Allen will make their future home in Gisborne.1
She died on Saturday, 4 March 1995, in New Zealand.2

Margaret was buried in the Taruheru Cemetery, Gisborne, New Zealand.2

Citations

  1. [S237] "[SHORT ARTICLE FROM QUOTED PAPER]."
  2. [S282] Gisborne District Council Cemetery Records, online www.gdc.govt.nz.

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Warwick Trent Allen

(a 1921 - )
FatherLancelot Charles Allen b. 1870, d. 21 Oct 1922
MotherAmy Higgs b. a 1877, d. 24 Nov 1949
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of Ernest Harry Edmonds

Life Events

     Warwick Trent Allen was born about 1921 in New Zealand, son of Lancelot Charles Allen and Amy Higgs.

Warwick, married Florence Mabel Unknown.1

In 1945 Warwick was a Corporal in the New Zealand Army 2nd Division Signals. His service number was 631802. He was married to Sergeant F. M. Allen, who was in the Army Cipher Office, AHQ, Wellington. Her service number was 829063.2

In 1946 Warwick and Florence appeared on the New Zealand electoral roll, living at 477 Palmerston Road, Gisborne, New Zealand.1

In 1946 he a shop assistant.1

Citations

  1. [S283] Date as recorded.
  2. [S281] New Zealand Army WW2 Nominal Rolls, 1939-1948, online ancestry.com.au.

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Trevor Patrick Allen

(1950 - 2003)
FatherJack Selwyn Allen b. 1914, d. 7 Oct 2005
MotherMargaret Ellen Lyons1 b. a 1917, d. 4 Mar 1995
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Ernest Harry Edmonds

Life Events

     Trevor Patrick Allen was born on 14 March 1950 in New Zealand, son of Jack Selwyn Allen and Margaret Ellen Lyons.1

He died on Saturday, 27 September 2003, aged 53 years, 6 months and 13 days, in New Zealand.1

Trevor was buried in the Taruheru Cemetery, Gisborne, New Zealand.1

Citations

  1. [S282] Gisborne District Council Cemetery Records, online www.gdc.govt.nz.

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Hope Unknown

(1922 - 2005)

Life Events

     Hope Unknown was born in 1922.1

Hope was also known, by her family and friends, as Trixie.1

Hope, married Grant Reginald Allen, son of Lancelot Charles Allen and Amy Higgs.1

She died in 2005, aged 83 years.1

Hope was buried in the Taruheru Cemetery, Gisborne, New Zealand.1

Citations

  1. [S282] Gisborne District Council Cemetery Records, online www.gdc.govt.nz.

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Lou Christina Unknown

Life Events

      Lou, married Cleve Edmond Allen, son of Lancelot Charles Allen and Amy Higgs.1

Citations

  1. [S283] Date as recorded.

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Florence Mabel Unknown1

Life Events

      Florence, married Warwick Trent Allen, son of Lancelot Charles Allen and Amy Higgs.1

In 1946 Florence and Warwick appeared on the New Zealand electoral roll, living at 477 Palmerston Road, Gisborne, New Zealand.1

Citations

  1. [S283] Date as recorded.

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Phyllis May Kilford1

(1909 - 2002)

Life Events

     Phyllis May Kilford was born in 1909 in New Zealand.1

In 1932, Phyllis, married Lancelot Fitzgerald Allen, son of Lancelot Charles Allen and Amy Higgs, in New Zealand.1

Between 1935 and 1965 Phyllis and Lancelot appeared on the electoral roll for the Electoral District living at 29 King Street, Dannevirke, New Zealand.1

She died on Monday, 29 July 2002, aged 93 years, in New Zealand.

Phyllis was buried on 31 July 2002 in the Mangatera Cemetery, Dannevirke, New Zealand.

Citations

  1. [S227] New Zealand BDM Records, online https://bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/

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Gladys Elliott1

(1911 - 2002)

Life Events

     Gladys Elliott was born on 2 December 1911 in New Zealand.2

In 1934, Gladys, married Athol Charles Allen, son of Lancelot Charles Allen and Amy Higgs, in New Zealand.1

Gladys and Athol appeared on the New Zealand electoral roll, living at 16 Clarence Street, Gisborne, New Zealand.1

She died on Wednesday, 6 February 2002, aged 90 years, 2 months and 4 days, in Hastings, New Zealand.2

Gladys was buried in the Hastings Cemetery, Hastings, New Zealand.2

Citations

  1. [S283] Date as recorded.
  2. [S276] Hastings District Council (New Zealand), online http://cemeterybase.hdc.govt.nz/

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