Alfred Ashton

Born: 1 March 1843, London, England
Died: 23 June 1929 (aged 86), Remuera, Auckland, NZ

When Alfred Ashton was born on 1 March 1843, in London, England, United Kingdom, his father, Herbert Ashton, was 37 and his mother, Thurza Oxenbould, was 35.

He lived in Islington St Mary, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom in 1851.

He married Ellen Didsbury on 26 December 1863, in Parnell, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 1 daughter.

He died on 23 June 1929, in Remuera, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand, at the age of 86, and was buried in Purewa Cemetery, Meadowbank, Auckland, New Zealand. [1]


Arrival in NZ:
https://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlists/williamwatson.html
WILLIAM WATSON, 480 ton barque

London (21 Oct 1858) to Auckland (8 Feb 1859)
Under Captain C. McDonald

ASHTON George
ASHTON Maria
Ashton Oxenbauld
Ashton Barbara
Ashton Alfred
ASHTON H. - Father
Ashton Thirza - Mother

Source: The New Zealander, 9 Feb 1859
(transcribed by: 0032006)


Auckland Star 7 August 1871
"^ Notice is given that Mr. Herbert Ashton has taken his son Alfred Ashton into partnership with him.


Auckland Star 28 March 1884
GRAFTON CHESS CLUB.
A well-attended meeting of residents of the Grafton Road District and members of the Grafton Chess Club was held last evening, in the St. Sepulchre's School-house, Symonds-street - H. H. Lusk, Esq., in the chair. The Chairman briefly introduced tho business, and madeseveral suggestions likely to be of advantago to the members. Mr Alfred Ashton consented to Continue in hia position as Honorary Secretary to the Club,


New Zealand Herald 3 December 1898
Mr. Alfred Ashton. who worthily filled the position for a number of years, was elected as lion, secretary in Mr. Lelievre's place
The rehearsals in connection with the game of living chess to be given at the Auckland Exhibition at a future dato are proceeding satisfactorily. The game selected is the one played at the late Vienna International Tourney between Tarrasch and Marco, and published in this journal on September 3rd last. It has the merit of not only being good chess, but is also very effective from a spectator's point of view. Mr. A. Ashton will direct the white pieces, and Mr. S. White the opposing side.


Auckland Star 24 June 1929
At the age of 86, Mr. Alfred Asliton, who lived in Auckland for nearly 70 years, died yesterday, at the home of his son, Mr. E. D. Ashton, at 8, Victoria Avenue, Eemuera. When still hardly more than a boy, Mr. Ashton came to New Zealand from London. He worked with his father in a land agent business in Auckland, and later received a partnership. After the death of his father, Mr. Ashton retired from business as a land agent and from that time up till about about two years ago, held a position with the Auckland Trotting Club. Since then he has been living in retirement with his son, who is secretary of the Auckland Gas Company. Mr. Ashton married Miss Didsbury, sister of the late Mr. George Didsbury, for many years Government printer. He was predeceased by his wife about twenty years ago. He is survived by two sons, the other being Mr. G. E. Ashton, of Epsom, Mr, Ashton was a keen member of the Auckland Chess Club,


New Zealand Herald 25 June 1929
TROTTING. AUCKLAND MEETING
The flags on the stands were at half-mast as a token ol respect to the memory of the late Mr. Alfred Ashton, who had beon associated with the Auckland Trotting Club for a long stretch of vears, and who- passed away on Sunday last.


Poverty Bay Herald 26 June 1929
At the age of 86 years, Mr. Alfred Ashton, who lived in Auckland for: nearly 70 years, died on Sunday at tho home of his son, Mr. E. D. Ashton, at 8, Victoria, avenue, Remuera (reports the Star). When still hardly more than a boy, Mr. Ashton came to New Zealand from London. He worked with his father in a land agent business in Auckland, and later received a partnership. After the. death of his father,, Mr. Ashton retired from business as ;« land agent and from that time up till; about two years ago, held a position with the Auckland Trotting Club. Since then he has been living in retirement; with his son, who is secretary of the Auckland Gas Co. Mr. Ashton married Miss Didsbury, sister of the late Mr. George Didsbury, for many years Government printer. He was predeceased by his wife about 20 years ago-. He is survived by two sons, the other being l Mr. G. El Ashton, of Epsom. Mr. Ash-, ton was a keen member of the Auckland Chess Club.


NZ Chess Championships Results
Year
Location
Won
Draw
Lost
Points
Place
1891-92
AUCKLAND - 5th
1
1
6
1 1/2
8-9


Link to EDO Rating.

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References:
[1] Family Search - Alfred Ashton
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