Entrican Family

Historical information

Mr. James Cuthbertson Entrican, a member of the firm of A. J. Entrican and Co., was born near Sion, County Tyrone, Ireland, in the year 1864, and received his education at the Edward's National School, Castlederg, the headmaster, Mr. James McGranahan, being now the Rev. James McGranahan, M.A., of Townsend Presbyterian Church, Belfast. On leaving school Mr. Entrican was indentured to a Liverpool merchant, and, after completing his apprenticeship, he decided to go to the colonies. In 1885 he came to this Colony, in the s.s. Tongariro, and made Auckland his home. Shortly after his arrival he entered into partnership with Mr R. W. Gallaugher, under the style of Gallaugher and Entrican, grocers and Italian warehousemen, Victoria Street West, Auckland. At the end of seven years he retired from the firm and joined his brother, Mr A. J. Entrican, in the business founded by the latter some years previously, and referred to in another article. Mr. J. C. Entrican resides at Stanley Street, Devonport, and occupied a sent in the local Borough Council for several years, He is a Sunday school teacher in connection with the Devonport Presbyterian Church and a member of the Kirk session; as an elder, he, in conjunction with the Rev. R. Ferguson, represented the church at the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand, held in Christchurch. Mr. Entrican is an enthusiastic numismatist and philatelist, and his collections of coins and stamps are very fine.

Entrican, A. J. and Co. (Andrew Jack Entrican and James Cuthbertson Entrican), General Merchants, Tyrone Buildings, Customs Street, Auckland. P.O. Box, 122. Telephone 286. Cable address, “Entrican.” Code A.B.C., Fourth Edition. Bankers, Bank of New Zealand. Private residences, Mr. A. J. Entrican, Hepburn Street; Mr. J.C.Entrican, Stanley Street, Devonport. The business of Messrs A. J. Entrican and Co. was established by the senior partner in 1887, and about five years later, Mr J. C. Entrican joined the firm. The agencies include those of the Phænix Jam and Confectionery Co., Dunedin; Mr. John Newton, soap and candle manufacturer, Wellington; Mr. H. E. Shacklock, range-maker, Dunedin; Mr. T. Kincaid, bacon curer, Christchurch; Messrs Lichter and Co., manufacturing chemists, Sydney; Messrs De Carle and Son, manufacturing chemists, Norwich, England; Mr. Thomas Curr, essence of coffee manufacturer, Aberdeen; and Messrs Hobbs Bros., whose apiary is declared to yield the best honey produced in New Zealand. Messrs Entrican and Co. send this honey as far as Colombo.

[Cyclopedia of New Zealand, Volume 2, 1902]

Mr James C Entrican, of the A J Entrican Company, has just experienced a sad bereavement in the death of his wife, who passed away suddenly last night under most distressing circumstances. Mr and Mrs Entrican lived at Mt Albert with their two children, and Mrs Entrican, a fine young, healthy woman, of cheerful disposition, would have reasonably been expected to have a generous lease of life. On Tuesday morning she was taken ill with an internal hemorrhage, and medical attendance was obtained with the utmost expedition. Doctors Lindsay and Jones did everything possible, and their patient received every attention that could be devised, but without avail, and she passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening. Mrs Entrican was a daughter of the late Mr D Macpherson, who some years ago carried on a large drapery establishment in Newton. The sincere sympathy of a large circle of friends is extended to the bereaved husband and children in their affliction.

Auckland Star 28 December 1910 p.4

OBITUARY

MR C M ENTRICAN

The death took place in a private hospital on March 22 of Mr Cuthbertson Macpherson Entrican, of 24, Alexander Avenue, Mount Albert. He was the only son of Mr James Cuthbertson Entrican of Mount Albert, and was 29 years of age. About 18 months ago he married Miss Violet Arnoldson, who survives her husband. Mr Entrican was educated at a public school, and later attended the Grammar School. He then went farming for a short while but, returning to town, was employed in the firm of A J Entrican, Ltd., Customs Street, where he became customs and costing clerk. During the past year he had been in failing health, and some months ago had to give up business. His only sister is the wife of the Rev. James Baird, minister of Kent Terrace Church, Wellington.

Auckland Star 24 March 1930, p. 5

ENTRICAN -- On March 31, 1951, at his late residence, Mount Albert, James Cuthbertson, dearly beloved husband of Annie Sophia, in his 87th year. A service will be held in the Mount Albert Prsbyterian Church tomorrow (Tuesday) at 2 pm, the funeral then leaving for the Avondale Presbyterian Church Cemetery. [NZ Herald, 2 April 1951]

Mr James Cuthbertson Entrican, a director of A J Entrican, Sims and Co, Ltd., which was founded by his brother, died at his home on Saturday, aged 86. Born in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, he served his apprenticeship in the grocery and provision trade in Liverpool. Mr Entrican came to Auckland in 1886 and later joined his brother in his business.

He served on the Devonport Borough Council, and was a member of the council of the Auckland Institute and Museum. A keen numismatist, he was elected a fellow of the Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand in 1949. He donated his collection of coins and medals to the Old Colonists Museum five years ago.

A Justice of the Peace, Mr Entrican was an associate of the Children’s Court for 20 years. He was also a founder and, for 20 years, a director of the Auckland Co-operative Terminating Building Society.

Mr Entrican is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs J Baird, of Christchurch.

[Obituary, NZ Herald, 2 April 1951]