LAWRENCE, Samuel Charles Louis

Samuel Charles Louis Lawrence

(known as Charles Lawrence)
born circa 1831-33 Middlesex, London,
the son of Samuel John Lawrence and Maria Lawrence nee Cox,
married 14 March 1863 Cape of Good Hope, South Africa,
Harriet Eleanor (or Helena) Black,
born circa 1851 Capetown, South Africa,
the daughter of Henry Francis Black and Fanny Maria Black nee Torumely.
arrived in New Zealand before April 1866.

died 9 September 1891 Ashburton, New Zealand aged 58 years
buried Ashburton Cemetery.

Harriet Helena Lawrence died on 15 April 1898 aged 47 years
buried Sydenham Cemetery, Christchurch (see below)

Opened Oxford Terrace West, Christchurch studio about 1866-1868
opened studio in Ashburton about 1884

Children:
Fanny Maria Lawrence
born April 21 1866 Christchurch, birth registered 1866/4184.
died 6 November 1886, buried Ashburton, death registered 1886/5345.
notice in the Star - 11 November 1886, died aged 19 years? in Ashburton after a painful and lingering illness of six months.

Samuel Charles Lawrence
(1928 - clerk, 23 Marlborough Street, Christchurch)
birth registered 1869/5390.
died 26 June 1928 aged 58 years
buried Sydenham Cemetery, Christchurch with his mother.

Harry Louis Lawrence (not confirmed)
birth registered 1872/6320

Samuel John Bertram Lawrence
Worked as a miner and photographer in Waikaia, Southland.
born 7 August 1876, birth registered 1876/9099 as Samuel John Bertrand Lawrence
death registered 1961/34301
buried Gore Cemetery, Southland.

In 1868 Charles Lawrence, photographer was located in Oxford Terrace West, next to Walton and Warner's Bonded Store. He offered carte de visite, cabinet, miniature and every description of picture taken in the most artist style. None but approved pictures would be sent out.
Southern Provinces Almanac 1868

In December 1870 William Theakstone who was in the employ of Mr Lawrence, photographer was a witness in a Magistrate's Court case involving the thief of a number of pictures.

Star, Issue 808, 28 December 1870, Page 3

By June 1874 the Inspector of Weights and Measures had moved into the premises in previously occupied Charles Lawrence in Oxford Terrace West.

The Star, Issue 1960, 17 June 1874, Page 1

Carriers' Picnic.- The City carriers held their annual picnic at Sumner, yesterday, when, favoured by delightful weather, it was a complete success. The carriers with their vehicles crowded to excess by relatives and friends, mastered in front of the Post-office at eight o'olock in the morning, and as every vehicle carried one or more flags, the assemblage presented a very striking appearance. Mr Lawrence, by previous arrangement, took a photograph when the vehicles had been ranged in proper order, and succeeded in obtaining a very good picture of the whole. Immediately on this process being concluded, a start was made for Sumner...

Star, Issue 2447, 26 January 1876, Page 2

IN BANKRUPTCY - PETITIONS AND ADJUDICATIONS. - Lawrence, Samuel Charles, of Christchurch and Ashburton, photographer ; filed and adjudicated May 19; first meeting of creditors May 23; public examination June 5. -

Star, Issue 5006, 20 May 1884, Page 2

Star, Issue 5008, 22 May 1884, Page 2

Meetings of Creditors - The first meeting of the creditors of Mr C. Lawrence, of Christchurch and Ashburton, photographer, was held this morning. Four proofs of debt were represented, the total amount being £150 17s 9d. No resolution was arrived at, the feeling being that the whole affair should be left in the hands of the Official Assignee. In his examination Mr Lawrence attributed his bankruptcy partly to ill health and partly to losses resulting from the fire in High street in January last. - Star , Issue 5009, 23 May 1884, Page 2

A fire occurred in High Street on Saturday 19 January 1884. Lawrence was not listed among whose premises were destroyed. Damage was estimated at about £10,000.

We have to chronicle the death this morning of Mr Charles Lawrence, photographer, of this town. Mr Lawrence had been suffering for a lengthened period from a painful internal disease that defied all medical skill - a tedious malady that terminated fatally as above stated. Mr Lawrence was a colonist of twenty-two years standing, and had been for seven years in business in Ashburton. He leaves a widow and three sons.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume XII, Issue 2456, 9 September 1891, Page 2

Ashburton Guardian, Volume XII, Issue 2456, 9 September 1891, Page 2

1891/4152 Samuel Charles Louis Lawrence aged 58 years (BDM)

Ashburton Guardian, Volume XIV, Issue 2820, 11 November 1892, Page 3

Ashburton Guardian, Volume XV, Issue 3381, 11 September 1894, Page 1

The pupils of Mrs Bowman Fox commence the first term on Monday next, in the rooms in Saunders' Buildings, same entrance as Mrs Lawrence's photographic studio.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume XV, Issue 3478, 5 January 1895, Page 2

DEATH.

Lawrence.— On April 15, 1898, at York Street, Christchurch, Harriet, widow of the late Charles Lawrence of Ashburton. - Ashburton Guardian, Volume XX, Issue 4470, 16 April 1898, Page 2

Harriet Helena Lawrence died on 15 April 1898 aged 47 years and her son Charles Samuel Lawrence died on 26 June 1928 aged 58 years. A small stone inscribed "Chas Lawrence 1870-1928" marks the grave at Sydenham Cemetery, Christchurch. (plot 46, block 23c - the approximate location is shown below)

1898/2190 Harriet Helena Lawrence aged 47 years (BDM)
1876/9099 Samuel John Bertrand Lawrence son of Harriet and Samuel Charles Lewis Lawrence (BDM)

above - Mr William Cameron, clothier.

above - Robert Adam Forrester

January 4, 1909 at this residence, Karaka, Hurunui, Robert Adam, the dearly beloved husband of Louisa Burrell Forrester; aged sixty-seven. Flowers respectfully declined.
Star , Issue 9432, 5 January 1909, Page 3

Miss Hall