George Robertson Warden spent eight years in Balclutha, Otago, New Zealand where he obtained his education. Sometime about 1892 George with his mother made their way from New Zealand to Brooklyn, New York where George continued his secondary education. An older brother, Charles Howard Warden graduated from Dunedin College of Education in 1891 and lived in New Zealand the rest of his life. Charles was a pupil Teacher in 1886 at Mosgiel. Charles was in Palmerston North to Ohakune (near Wanganui) in 1918 and in 1921 he became Headmaster of Queens Park School until 1924 when he made the move to Wanganui East School as a senior schoolmaster until his death. Charles never saw his brother George but only communicated by letters from New Zealand to New York. Charles became the father of three daughters. George became the father of three sons. Their children were never to meet and to become acquainted. With the help of a New Zealand researcher and modern technology this may soon change and we will be able to connect with third cousins. The link below will take you to New Zealand and the places the Warden family lived in New Zealand. Today June 2009 I just found out that Thomas Warden husband of Barbara and father of Charles and George died November 23, 1875 in East Providence, Rhode Island. Thomas was a jeweler and died at age 33 yrs and two months of an aneurism of the aorta. Barbara died June 24, 1899 and was taken to E Providence, Rhode Island for burial ; now to find the cemetery where they are buried...all help greatly appreciated. We also partially know the reason for Barbara going to Balclutha, New Zealand was because of Robertson family most likely an Uncle James Robertson who took his family to Balclutha about 1856 the time that George Robertson took his family to Brooklyn
_THOMAS WARDEN ___ +
| (1770? -1840?) m 1793? ENGLAND
_GEORGE WARDEN______|
| (1808- 1854) m 1836 ENGLAND |
| | _MARY UNKNOWN___ +
| (1796-1850?) m 1793
_THOMAS WARDEN ____ |
| (1843 - 1875) M 1869 Birmingham Warwickshire, England |
| | _WILLIAM HANDS__ +
| | | (1787-1850?) m 1803 Chilvers Coton, Warwickshire, England
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| |_LEONORA HANDS_______|
| (1820? - 1846) m 1836 |
| | _ANN PLUMB___ +
| (1785 - 1855) m 1803 Shipston on Stour
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|--GEORGE ROBERTSON WARDEN
| (1872 - 1952) M 1897
| _UNKNOWN ROBERTSON_____+
| | (1790 - 1840) PERTH, SCOTLAND
| _GEORGE ROBERTSON ____ |
| | (1808 - 1890) m 1836 |
| | | _UNKNOWN ______+
| | (1794 - 1850) SCOTLAND
|_BARBARA ROBERTSON _____|
(1844 - 1899) M 1869
| _CHARLES SHARP_____+
| |(1795- 1836) WATERFORD, IRELAND
|_BARBARA SHARP _________ |
(1820 - 1990) m 1836 |
|_UNKNOWN ___+
(1875 - 1962) m 1902
CHARLES HOWARD WARDEN
born between 1870-1871 in Brooklyn, New York and died July 31, 1931 in New Zealand
GEORGE ROBERTSON WARDEN August 01, 1874 - December 09, 1952
AMITYVILLE CEMETERY, LONG ISLAND NEW YORK
Miss Belle Shreve Nunez, daughter of Col and Mrs. Joseph A. Nunez, was married last evening to George Robertson Warden. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. David G. Wylie, D.D., in the Scotch Presbyterian Church, Ninety-Sixth Street and Central Park West. The bride wore a gown of white satin and mousseline du sole, and a veil of tulle caught with a wreath of orange blossoms. She was attended by her sister, Miss Sue Nunez, the maid of honor, who wore a costume of yellow Dresden silk, trimmed with yellow chiffon
John Wall, Assistant District Attorney of Brooklyn, was best man, and the ushers were Thomas Beattie, F. H. Whittemore, Thomas Van Orden, Frank Close, Ernest Mihar, and J. S. Larbig. The music was under the direction of Dr. S. N. Penfield, and a small reception followed the ceremony at the residence of the bride's parents, 46 West Ninety-third Street. Many beautiful presents were received by the young couple, who left at midnight for Old Point Comfort, Va, where they will spend their honeymoon
- 1900 CENSUS Brooklyn Ward 9, Kings, New York June 4, 1900
- GEORGE R. WARDEN August 1872 27 England Scotland schooling, yes
- BELLE S. WARDEN wife August 1874 26 kentucky, pennsylvania, ky schooling, yes. Belle is expecting their first child
- 1910 CENSUS 22-WARD BROOKLYN, KINGS, New York April 11, 1910
George R. Warden shoveling snow on Rugby Rd. Brooklyn, New York
- GEORGE R. WARDEN 37, Seventh Street Borough of Brooklyn Accountant
- BELLE S. N. wife 37
- HARRY N son 9
- CYRUS E. son 3
- SHREVE son 10 mths
- JULIA A. MAHONEY house servant Irish English 35? In the census for 1900, Julia is listed as the servant for Joseph and Juliette Nunez. Julia was like a member of the Nunez-Warden family having been with them all her adult life in New York. She took great care of the boys and out of love for Julia, the boys have "gaga" buried in the family plot
The vintage car Willys Overland Touring Automobile made its debut in America about 1914-1915 ; however, I believe this car was imported by Uncle Henry (sometimes called Harry) Nunez. The couple in the back seat is George R. and Belle Shreve Nunez Warden, but who is the nice looking gentleman in the front seat with the good looking chauffeur? The picture was most likely taken in Brooklyn, New York...Is it possible that this car was imported from England just in time for the marriage of George & Belle in September 1897? The Nunez men were into importing & exporting in the early 19th century
- 1920 CENSUS NEW YORK
- WARDEN GEORGE ROBERTSON age 47 Head.. his Father was from England and his Mother was from Ireland
- WARDEN Belle Nunez age 46 Wife.. She was born in Kentucky; her father was born in Pennsylvania; her mother was born in Kentucky
- WARDEN Harry Nunez age 19 Son born in New York
- WARDEN Cyrus Ely age 13 Son born in New York
- WARDEN Shreve Graham age 10 Son born in New York
- NUNEZ Juliette Ann age 75 Mother-in-Law born in Kentucky
- NUNEZ Sue Esther age 47 Sister-in-law born in Kentucky
- MAHONEY Julia age 45 Servant born in New York; Parents born in Ireland
New York Times January 25, 1920 MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS ENGAGEMENTS -- WARDEN-von AUW--Mr. and Mrs. Alwin von Auw of 451 Westminster Road, Brooklyn, N. Y., announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Emilie von Auw, to Harry Nunez Warden, son of Mr. and Mrs. George R. Warden of Brooklyn, N.Y
New York Times February 9, 1923 Obituary Notes HARRY NUNEZ WARDEN, 22 years old, a naval veteran of the World War, died in the New York Hospital on Tuesday as a result of influenza contacted while he was serving in the Mine Laying Division in the North Sea and from which he never fully recovered. He was only 16 years old when he volunteered, and with his father's consent enlisted in the navy. His home was at 576 Seventh Street, Brooklyn
How sad to think he was going to get married and wedding plans were put on hold. I have found Emilie still unmarried in 1939 when her mother died and left estate to Emilie, her brother and her sister
From George Robertson Warden, Bob, (as told to Bob by his Dad, Shreve Graham Warden] Harry Warden the oldest son looked much older than he was. At age 14 he could pass for 21 yrs. So when World War I broke out he enlisted in the Navy. After the war he returned home where he learned he had diabetes. This was before insulin injections were developed and the treatment was to restrict all sugar. As a young vibrant man, it was very hard on him. He was depressed with the illness and one day just stuffed himself with chocolate cake, candy and sugar and went into a coma that he never recovered from and eventually died and was buried in Amityville Cemetery in 1922 at the age of 22 yrs Shreve, the younger brother, implied strongly to his son Bob, that Harry wanted to end the suffering and he chose to end it this way Harry was engaged to be married to Emily von Auw, but he had influenza from the war and also came down with diabetes ; poor thing no wonder he stuffed himself; he was going to die and was to be married. Emily never married. Emily died in 1986 in New Mexico where she was an art instructor. Her brother Frederick von Auw died in Ft Lauderdale, Florida in 1984. Margaret E. von Auw Olson's son has come to my rescue and we have exchanged lots of information on Harry and Emilie. Thanks to public libraries across the country, we are continuing to learn more about Emilie. What a great loss to the Warden family ; if she had lived our family would be extended. How sad their love did not blossom with a marriage
- Obituary for Emilie von Auw--Albuquerque Journal, July 7, 1984
vonAuw--Miss Emilie von Auw, age 82 and a resident here 44 years died Friday in a local hospital following an illness. She is survived by a sister Mrs. Eugene V. (Margaret) Olsen of Glen Ridge, N.J. a [niece] Mrs. David Beckman in Missouri and a nephew A. Jacky Olsen in Missouri. Mis. von Auw was a member of St. Marks on the Mesa Episcopal Church, Altrusa Poetry Society of N.M., National League of Pen Women. She taught Art at UNM in 1940's, established Classes in her private studio, and served as president of N.M. Art League. Following cremation memorial services will be held Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. in St Marks on the Mesa Episcopal Church. The Family prefers memorials to Animal Human Association of N.M. 615 Virginia S.E. 87108 or a favorite charity Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE., are in charge of arrangements
George Robertson Warden was an accountant in a Dry Goods Store(Abraham & Strauss and later DePina's) and lived at 20 Rugby Rd, Brooklyn, New York. The sons graduated from ERASMUS HIGH in Brooklyn. Later they had a home and tennis court in Amityville, Long Island.
George at work on Carleton Ave, Amityville, Long Island, New York. Today the house is gone, burned down, and a busy street is in its place
GROWING UP IN AMITYVILLE, NEW YORK
Little Bobby, Joe and Billy Warden sitting on the running board
Billy, Bobby and Joe ready to go out in the boat
- 1930 CENSUS NEW YORK
- Warden George R, age 56 father born England mother born Scotland
- WARDEN Belle S. age 55 father b. Pennyslvania mother born Kentucky
- NUNEZ Esther age 56 father b.Pennsylvania mother b.Kentucky
- MAHONY Julia A. age 55 Servant from Ireland
GEORGE WILLIAM STEELE
born July 1879 - February 11, 1955
George W. Steele family as related to the George R. Warden family. A lot of family history hidden away. - 1930 CENSUS NEW YORK
George was a lawyer in New York City. George graduated from New York College about 1901. George and Harriet Stanley were married in 1902
- Steele, George W. age 47 Rent home married at age 23 New York City Ireland
- Steele,Harriet S. age 51 wife married at age 23 Ireland New York City
- Warden Harriet S. age 22 daughter married at age 21 secretary Food Stuff
- Warden Cyrus E. age 23 son in law married at age 22 bn. Brooklyn, a Student of Medicine at Columbia Cyrus Ely Warden
- Steele Geo. W Jr. age 20 son at home bn. New York City
- Steele James S. age 18 son at home bn. New York City
The above is a letter of recommendation for Cyrus Ely Warden, written by George W. Steele when he was secretary to the American Locomotive Company
Cy and Harriet were living with her parents in 1930 after their marriage in 1929. I was told by Cy and Harriet that her parents the Steeles thought the Warden was not good enough for her
If you are related to any of these families send me mail janellemwwarden!
