Robert Moffat^{[1, 2]}

1860 - 1933  (72 years)

• Gender	Male
  Birth	24 December 1860	Smeaton, Victoria, Australia   [2, 3, 4]
  Residence	before 31 July 1933	Cornbank, Balclutha, Otago, New Zealand
  FamilySearch ID	L7F8-285
  Moffat Descendant Number	3
  Death	31 July 1933	Rosebank, Balclutha, Otago, New Zealand   [5, 6, 7]
  Burial	after 31 July 1933	Balclutha, Otago, New Zealand   [7]
  	Plot Block C, Plot 206 FindAGrave Memorial 205787803
  Headstones	Submit Headstone Photo
  Person ID	I8	Roger | Ancestors of Roger
  Last Modified	30 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	Abigail Stoddart,   b. 2 August 1861, Warepa, Otago, New Zealand d. 8 October 1953, Balclutha, Otago, New Zealand (Age 92 years)
  Marriage	July 1884	Balclutha, Otago, New Zealand   [8]
  	Married by Rev G B Inglis
  Banns Placed	12 July 1884  [5]
  Notes	Wedding dance held in Warepa Hall. The first function held in the Hall. [Source 64] [9]
  Children	+   1. William Ernest Moffat,   b. 20 February 1886, Balclutha, Otago, New Zealand d. 19 March 1979, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand (Age 93 years) +   2. Abigail Edith Moffat,   b. 21 April 1887, Te Houka, Balclutha, Otago, New Zealand d. 16 November 1973, Milton, Otago, New Zealand (Age 86 years)     3. Ellen Muriel Moffat +   4. Violet Alice Moffat,   b. 3 December 1892, Balclutha, Otago, New Zealand d. 26 March 1975, Palmerston North, Manawatu, New Zealand (Age 82 years) +   5. Millina Ethel May Moffat +   6. Mabel Beatrice Moffat,   b. about 1899   d. Yes - date unknown     7. John Robert Moffat +   8. Alexander Burns Moffat,   b. 16 December 1901, Balclutha, Otago, New Zealand d. 15 June 1970, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand (Age 68 years) +   9. Elizabeth Margaret Moffat,   b. 1903, Balclutha, Otago, New Zealand d. 14 July 1970, Wanganui, Manawatu, New Zealand (Age 67 years) + 10. George Leslie Stoddart Moffat,   b. 16 October 1907, Te Houka, Balclutha, Otago, New Zealand d. 19 April 1993, Balclutha, Otago, New Zealand (Age 85 years)
  Last Modified	9 February 2007
  Family ID	F5	Family Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map		Birth - 24 December 1860 - Smeaton, Victoria, Australia  Marriage - July 1884 - Balclutha, Otago, New Zealand  Residence - before 31 July 1933 - Cornbank, Balclutha, Otago, New Zealand  Death - 31 July 1933 - Rosebank, Balclutha, Otago, New Zealand  Burial - after 31 July 1933 - Balclutha, Otago, New Zealand   = Link to Google Earth
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• Photos » Slide Show		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)
  		Robert Moffat This photo was given to me by Joan van't Wout (nee Cosgrove) who said it was Robert Moffat
  		Robert and Abigail Moffat and family Picture shows: Abigail's mother (Abigail Monfries), Robert, William Ernest Moffat, presumably Abigail Edith and Ellen Muriel Moffat, Abigail Moffat. Probably taken before 1890 based on age of William Ernest
  		Robert and Abigail Moffat and Family A family portrait of the whole family - taken 1917. Back Row, L to R: Alexander Burns, Mabel Beatrice, Millina Ethel May, William Ernest, Abigail Edith, Violet Alice, John Robert (Jack) Sitting L to R: Elizabeth Margaret, Robert, Abigail, Ellen Muriel In Front: George Leslie Stoddart
  		Robert and Abigail Moffat with Ann and George Moffat Picture shows Robert Moffat, his wife Abigail, Ann Susan Fahey and her husband George Moffat. George is Robert's oldest brother. Photo was taken at Hall Street, Oamaru, New Zealand

  
  

  Documents » Slide Show		Entry in Register for birth of Robert Moffat Copy of the entry in the register of BIRTHS in the District of Creswick in the Colony of Victoria for 1861 showing birth of Robert Moffat on 24 December 1860. Entry made 28th February 1861 and signed by "Hellen Moffat". From Victoria Deptartment of Justice
  		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 - Family Register Page 4 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 Robert Moffat Transcribed from a copy obtained from Peter Moffat. Possibly written by William "Ernest" Moffat as the article talks about "Dad" and his 4 sons and refers to them as "we".
  		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" describing the Jubilee Concert held at the Oddfellows' Hall This from a single column of newspaper which is headed "AY 28, 1929". One would think it's May 28 1929, but a companion article on a page labelled August 26 1929 refers to the Concert being "this evening", so it seems likely this was published August 28 1929, but the presence of "AY 28 1929" at the top of the column makes little sense.
  		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.
  		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

  Farmed at “Cornbank” and later “Fairview” [Source 352] [10]

  
  

• Sources

  [S1] written by Caldwell, P., Booklet titled “Here a Name - A History of the Houliston Family in New Zealand”, page 3, page 5. [S219] The Holy Bible of William Moffat and Ellen Shiels Houliston, (published by William Collins, Sons & Co.). [S1] written by Caldwell, P., Booklet titled “Here a Name - A History of the Houliston Family in New Zealand”, page 3. [S217] William B Lees - Registrar, Copy of entry in Register of Births in the District of Creswick in the Colony of Victoria 1861. [S61] hand drawn by Ashley Moffat, Hand Drawn Pedigree Chart. [S221] The Holy Bible of William Moffat and Ellen Shiels Houliston, (published by William Collins, Sons & Co.). [S2674] record submitted by Doug Hooper, Website “Find A Grave” - Robert Moffat. [S220] The Holy Bible of William Moffat and Ellen Shiels Houliston, (published by William Collins, Sons & Co.). [S64] from Peter Moffat, Personal Comment to Roger Moffat. [S352] unknown author - possibly Peter Moffat or William Ernest Moffat - copy obtained from Peter Moffat, Written note titled “Robert 1860 - 1933”.