Died: 30 Jan 1905, Nelson,Nelson,New Zealand aged about 82
Buried: 1 Feb 1905, Wakapuaka Cemetery,Nelson,New Zealand
Another name for Maria was Marion.
General Notes:
Lloyds Ship: 500 Tons Captain: William Green Surgeon Superintendent: George F.Bush Sailes London September 11th 1841 - arrived Nelson February 9th 1842 The Lloyds brought out the wives and children of the men who had gone ahead on the expeditionary ships Graham, Maria 19 Mrs James Graham - listed "among those of the old settlers who sat down" at the Old Settlers' luncheon which took place in the City Council Chamber. This was held as part of celebrations for the Queen's Jubilee (Victoria), 21 June 1887.
Noted events in her life were:
• Cemetery. Area In Cemetery OLD PRESBYTERIAN Plot Type BURIAL Cemetery Block 03 Plot #1 068
Maria married James GRAHAM about 1840 in England. (James GRAHAM was born about 1822, died on 18 Sep 1873 in Nelson,Nelson,New Zealand and was buried on 25 Sep 1873 in Wakapuaka Cemetery,Nelson,New Zealand.)