Adam Houliston Moffat^{[1, 2, 3]}

1869 - 1947  (77 years)

• Gender	Male
  FamilySearch ID	K8GM-QMJ
  Moffat Descendant Number	7
  Birth	4 December 1869	Ellenslea, Te Houka, Balclutha, Otago, New Zealand   [3, 4, 5, 6]
  	New Zealand BDM Reference: 1870/7145
  Death	19 April 1947	Te Houka, Balclutha, Otago, New Zealand   [5, 6, 7]
  	New Zealand BDM Reference: 1947/24669 @ 78
  Burial	after 19 April 1947	Balclutha Lawn Cemetery, Balclutha, Otago, New Zealand
  	Block 1, 17-18 FindAGrave Memorial 226423271 In loving memory of Adam Houliston MOFFAT died 19th April 1947 aged 77 years also his beloved wife Isabella died 15th Feb 1948 aged 67 years and their loved daughter Anne Alison died 8th June 2002 aged 91 years
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  Person ID	I524	Roger
  Last Modified	26 January 2022

  
  

  Father	William Moffat,   b. 25 May 1829, Blackerstone, Longformacus, Berwickshire, Scotland d. 8 September 1895, Balclutha, Otago, New Zealand (Age 66 years)
  Mother	Ellen Shiels Houliston,   b. 19 July 1837, Ednam, Roxburghshire, Scotland d. 15 May 1919, Ellenslea, Te Houka, Balclutha, Otago, New Zealand (Age 81 years)
  Family ID	F9	Family Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family/Spouse	Isabella Hunter,   b. 9 September 1880, Viewbank, Balclutha, Otago, New Zealand d. 15 February 1948, Balclutha, Otago, New Zealand (Age 67 years)
  Marriage	24 October 1905	Te Houka, Balclutha, Otago, New Zealand   [5, 6, 8, 9]
  	New Zealand BDM Reference: 1905/4521 Married by Rev S W Currie
  Children	+   1. Gordon Hunter Moffat,   b. 4 October 1906, Newfield Farm, Te Houka, Balclutha, Otago, New Zealand d. 19 December 1962, Oamaru, Otago, New Zealand (Age 56 years) +   2. Elizabeth Isabel Moffat,   b. 24 February 1909, Newfield Farm, Te Houka, Balclutha, Otago, New Zealand d. 22 September 1998, Balclutha, Otago, New Zealand (Age 89 years)     3. Anne Alison Moffat,   b. 4 February 1911, Newfield Farm, Te Houka, Balclutha, Otago, New Zealand d. 8 June 2002, Balclutha, Otago, New Zealand (Age 91 years) +   4. Arthur William Moffat,   b. 6 June 1912, Newfield Farm, Te Houka, Balclutha, Otago, New Zealand d. 13 February 1985, Balclutha, Otago, New Zealand (Age 72 years) +   5. Douglas George Moffat,   b. 18 October 1913, Newfield Farm, Te Houka, Balclutha, Otago, New Zealand d. 16 April 1993, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand (Age 79 years)
  Last Modified	23 December 2011
  Family ID	F64	Family Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map		Birth - 4 December 1869 - Ellenslea, Te Houka, Balclutha, Otago, New Zealand  Marriage - 24 October 1905 - Te Houka, Balclutha, Otago, New Zealand  Death - 19 April 1947 - Te Houka, Balclutha, Otago, New Zealand  Burial - after 19 April 1947 - Balclutha Lawn Cemetery, Balclutha, Otago, New Zealand   = Link to Google Earth
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• Photos » Slide Show		Adam Houliston Moffat Scanned from photo by Ewan Caldwell
  		Ellen Houliston and Family Picture taken after 1895 when William Moffat was deceased. Back Row L to R: George, Alison Wright, Adam Houliston, Elizabeth Jane Middle at right end: Samuel William, Ellen Isabella Front Row L to R: Robert, Ellen (Houliston) Photo: William Moffat (deceased)
  		Adam Houliston Moffat - Isabella Hunter wedding Scanned from photo by Ewan Caldwell, Adam and Isabella on the left. Davy Dallas (Best Man) and ?

  
  

  Documents		William Moffat Ellen Houliston Bible - Family Register Page 2 Scanned from William Moffat - Ellen Houliston Family Bible in posession by Ewan Caldwell. Bible now in posession of Roger Moffat.
  		William Moffat Ellen Houliston Bible - Frontispiece Scanned from William Moffat - Ellen Houliston Family Bible in posession by Ewan Caldwell. Bible now in posession of Roger Moffat.

  
  

  Histories » Slide Show		Article about Adam Houliston Moffat Transcribed from photocopy of article obtained from Peter Moffat
  		Article describing the wedding of George Moffat and Ann Susan Fahey Article probably transcribed by Peter Moffat, but it doesn't contain a reference for where it came from. A newspaper most likely, but it's not known for sure.
  		Article from "The Clutha Leader" 21 January 1908 Article from a transcription of a newspaper article. Copy obtained from Peter Moffat, so presumably he did the transcription.
  		Article from "The Clutha Leader" about a family Reunion held at "Ellenslea" The article was published in "The Clutha Leader" on 7th February 1911, describing a Family Reunion held at Ellenslea attended by most of the then living descendants of William Moffat and Ellen Houliston.
  		Article from "The Clutha Leader" of Monday August 26 1929 describing the Diamond Jubliee of Te Houka School This article reports on the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations for the Te Houka School celebrating 60 years from 1869 to 1929. Includes mention of a number of Moffats and Houlistons in various capacities at the school or on the school committee during the 60 years.
  		Article from "The Cyclopedia of Otago & Southland" published 1999. This article was written by Peter Moffat for inclusion in the The Cyclopedia of Otago & Southland. Publication details are: Sorrell, Paul, ed., The Cyclopedia of Otago & Southland, "Te Houka", (Dunedin City Council:Dunedin, New Zealand, 1999) pp. 706-707.
  		Family Folklore - compiled by Peter Moffat A compilation of some anecdotes about some members of the Moffat family, compiled by Peter Moffat.
  		Obituary from "The Clutha Leader" for Ellen Houliston This obituary is transcribed from "The Clutha Leader" of sometime in May (after the 15th obviously) - possibly by Peter Moffat.

  
  

• Notes

  Was member of the Loyal Dalton Lodge and also served on the Te Houka School Committee [7]

  
  

• Sources

  [S1] written by Caldwell, P., Booklet titled “Here a Name - A History of the Houliston Family in New Zealand”, page 3, page 5. [S83] prepared by Margaret Moffat, Descendant Report, page 14. [S219] The Holy Bible of William Moffat and Ellen Shiels Houliston, (published by William Collins, Sons & Co.). [S3] written by Caldwell, P., Booklet titled “Here a Name - A History of the Houliston Family in New Zealand”, page 3. [S2534] updated by Alastair McLean Moffat from an original provided by Roger Moffat, Chart showing Descendants of Adam Houliston Moffat and Isabella Hunter. [S2535] webiste published by New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs, Birth, Death and Marriage Historical Records Online. [S356] unknown author - possibly Peter Moffat or William Ernest Moffat - copy obtained from Peter Moffat, Written note titled “Adam Houliston Moffat 1869 - 1947”. [S220] The Holy Bible of William Moffat and Ellen Shiels Houliston, (published by William Collins, Sons & Co.). [S584] Presbyterian Church of New Zealand, Website of Presbyterian Church Aotearoa New Zealand Archives.