See also
- James SILCOCK's parents: James SILCOCK (1848-1911) and Mary HEATH (1854-1937)
- James SILCOCK's siblings: Catherine Mary SILCOCK (1876-1961), Sarah Ann SILCOCK (1878-1954), Samuel Thomas SILCOCK (1880-1926) and Lilly SILCOCK (1885-1911)
Family of James William SILCOCK and Emily Rachel EDWARDS
| Husband: | James William SILCOCK (1883-1970) | |
| Wife: | Emily Rachel EDWARDS ( - ) | |
| Children: | Emily Constance SILCOCK ( - ) | |
| James Edwin SILCOCK ( - ) | ||
| Jack Cedric SILCOCK ( - ) | ||
| Sheila Mary SILCOCK ( - ) | ||
| Marriage | 29 Jun 1910 | |
Husband: James William SILCOCK
| Name: | James William SILCOCK | |
| Sex: | Male | |
| Father: | James SILCOCK (1848-1911) | |
| Mother: | Mary HEATH (1854-1937) | |
| Note 1: | James William Born 1883 Died 1970 James William married Emily Rachel Edwards. Their four children were Emily Constance, James Edwin, Jack Cedric and Sheila Mary. https://mail.ohinemuri.org.nz/journals/journal-35-september-1991/one-day-in-a-lifetime-silcock-family |
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| Note 2: | MR. JAMES SILCOCK was born in Paeroa in 1883, his parents having settled at Pereniki's Bend (between Junction and Puke Roads) in l879. Later they bought 27 acres near present Station Rd. from Mr. Wick who then owned much of Paeroa. Because of its shape it was called "Pudding Hill" and this became the Quarry which supplied large quantities of metal for streets. Mr. Silcock (Sen.), a tenor singer was Choir Master at the Anglican Church. James Silcock began his career with the Northern Steamship Coy. and later was Manager for many years until the termination of water transport to Paeroa. He was already a member of the 6th Hauraki Regiment when he married Miss Rae Edwards, the daughter of Mr. Edwin Edwards (Sen.), in 1910. They went to Hokianga where he was in charge of the Shipping Office, and Lieu. of the Nth. Auckland Regiment. After 3 years he returned to take charge of the Paeroa Ship. Off. and rejoined his old Regiment. Early in 1915 he went to Featherstone Mil. Train. Camp with the rank of Lieu. and Platoon Com. of the 7th Reinf. of the 6th Hauraki. A serious Operation delayed his going Overseas, and he was trans. to Home Service as Adj. and then Capt. During the closing stages of the War he was sent Overseas till 1920 to assist demobilisation at Larkhill Military Camp, Salisbury Plains. Mr. Silcock was a Paeroa Borough Councillor for 12 years (1922 - 31) and was responsible for Domain and Sports Grounds improvements. He always took a keen interest in Football and is the only survivor of the 1902 West Club, as well as being the oldest male resident born in Paeroa. During the 2nd World War he was Captain and Com. of the local Home Guards. When his home on Puke Road was destroyed by fire he moved to a farm at Waitoki before retiring to Cullen Street. We are indebted to Mr. and Mrs. Silcock for many details of Paeroa's early days. https://mail.ohinemuri.org.nz/journals/journal-3-april-1965/our-contributors |
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| Birth | 1883 | |
| Death | 1970 (age 86-87) | |
Wife: Emily Rachel EDWARDS
| Name: | Emily Rachel EDWARDS | |
| Sex: | Female | |
| Father: | - | |
| Mother: | - | |
Child 1: Emily Constance SILCOCK
| Name: | Emily Constance SILCOCK | |
| Sex: | Unknown | |
Child 2: James Edwin SILCOCK
| Name: | James Edwin SILCOCK | |
| Sex: | Unknown | |
Child 3: Jack Cedric SILCOCK
| Name: | Jack Cedric SILCOCK | |
| Sex: | Unknown | |
Child 4: Sheila Mary SILCOCK
Sheila Mary SILCOCK, Shelia & Ted
| Name: | Sheila Mary SILCOCK | |
| Sex: | Female | |
| Spouse: | 23Ted ( - ) | |
| Children: | Terry ( - ) | |
| Elizabeth ( - ) | ||
Note on Marriage
Obituaries
Ohinemuri Regional History Journal 14, October 1970
Mr & Mrs James Silcock
(With the sudden passing this year of Mr. and Mrs. Silcock, Paeroa lost two of its oldest and most respected citizens almost on the eve of their Diamond Jubilee of their Wedding - (29-6-1910). The Historical Society owes them a great debt of gratitude, both for writing articles and for checking notes which were quite beyond the personal memory of anyone else.
Mrs. Silcock, (nee Rachael Edwards), who predeceased her husband by a few days, was the first child of the marriage of Mr. Edwin Edwards and Miss Emily Parry which was celebrated in Paeroa and announced in the Hauraki Tribune of 1-1-1886. The family had retained a copy of this issue and we thankfully acknowledge their gift to us of a photostat copy of the paper.
"MARRIAGE, EDWARDS - PARRY. At Paeroa on Sunday 17th December, by Rev. F.C. Evans, Edwin Edwards, eldest son of Edwin Edwards, of Denmark Park, London, England to Emily, youngest daughter of Joseph S. Parry of Wellington".
Mrs. Silcock's father published the first issue of the "Ohinemuri Gazette" in 1891 and she herself was interested in Journalism besides playing a prominent part in many organisations. She was the last surviving member of the family of four, the late Mr. Win Edwards who was Mayor of Paeroa for many years being one of her brothers.
Mr. Silcock at the age of 87 was Paeroa's "grand old man". He was born here in 1879 and soon after leaving School became associated with the Northern Steamship Coy. Practically all his working life was spent with the firm, mostly at Paeroa where he became the local agent and in fact "everything" connected with River Shipping in the days of the "Waimarie" and the "Taniwha". Apart from this, three years were spent at the Hokianga Office and there were periods of War Service.
At 18 years of age Jim Silcock joined the Hauraki Voluntary Service and in World War I was appointed Platoon Commander with the 7th Reinforcements. He was placed on home service after a serious operation but was Captain Adjutant at Featherston military camp for 3½ years before being sent overseas for demobilisation duties. During the 2nd World War he was Captain and Com. of the local horse guards.
A keen sportsman, Mr. Silcock was a member of the 1902 team which started the West Football Club, when the present Thames Valley Rugby Union, (which he helped to form in 1922) was known as Goldfields. He played for some years and captained this team which was one of the best provincial sides in N.Z. owing to the many miners in the area. He was a trialist for the 1905 All Blacks when George Gillet was chosen. After 40 years continuous association with football he had served in every official post, and was honoured with life membership. Mr. Silcock helped to form the Paeroa Athletic Club and was the first President. He also served for 12 years on the Paeroa Borough Council as chairman of the domains committee and played a leading part in the establishment of the baths. About 64 years ago he joined the Loyal Jubilee Lodge and was the oldest member in the district. Mr. and Mrs. Silcock are survived by their four children, Jim (Kerepehi), Connie (Mrs. Broadmore, Wellington), Jack (Hamilton) and Sheila (Mrs. Harrison, Melbourne), 12 grand-children and 1 great-grandson.
https://mail.ohinemuri.org.nz/journals/journal-14-october-1970/obituaries?
Note on Husband: James William SILCOCK (1)
James William Born 1883 Died 1970
James William married Emily Rachel Edwards. Their four children were Emily Constance, James Edwin, Jack Cedric and Sheila Mary.
https://mail.ohinemuri.org.nz/journals/journal-35-september-1991/one-day-in-a-lifetime-silcock-family
Note on Husband: James William SILCOCK (2)
MR. JAMES SILCOCK
was born in Paeroa in 1883, his parents having settled at Pereniki's Bend (between Junction and Puke Roads) in l879. Later they bought 27 acres near present Station Rd. from Mr. Wick who then owned much of Paeroa. Because of its shape it was called "Pudding Hill" and this became the Quarry which supplied large quantities of metal for streets. Mr. Silcock (Sen.), a tenor singer was Choir Master at the Anglican Church. James Silcock began his career with the Northern Steamship Coy. and later was Manager for many years until the termination of water transport to Paeroa. He was already a member of the 6th Hauraki Regiment when he married Miss Rae Edwards, the daughter of Mr. Edwin Edwards (Sen.), in 1910. They went to Hokianga where he was in charge of the Shipping Office, and Lieu. of the Nth. Auckland Regiment. After 3 years he returned to take charge of the Paeroa Ship. Off. and rejoined his old Regiment. Early in 1915 he went to Featherstone Mil. Train. Camp with the rank of Lieu. and Platoon Com. of the 7th Reinf. of the 6th Hauraki. A serious Operation delayed his going Overseas, and he was trans. to Home Service as Adj. and then Capt. During the closing stages of the War he was sent Overseas till 1920 to assist demobilisation at Larkhill Military Camp, Salisbury Plains. Mr. Silcock was a Paeroa Borough Councillor for 12 years (1922 - 31) and was responsible for Domain and Sports Grounds improvements. He always took a keen interest in Football and is the only survivor of the 1902 West Club, as well as being the oldest male resident born in Paeroa. During the 2nd World War he was Captain and Com. of the local Home Guards. When his home on Puke Road was destroyed by fire he moved to a farm at Waitoki before retiring to Cullen Street. We are indebted to Mr. and Mrs. Silcock for many details of Paeroa's early days.
https://mail.ohinemuri.org.nz/journals/journal-3-april-1965/our-contributors