George Todd

In loving memory of George Todd, died 5 July 1896, aged 46.

Historical information

His wife was Alice Todd. (Death notice, Auckland Star, 6 July 1896, p. 4)

An unoccupied four-roomed cottage was burned down at New Lynn, on Sunday morning last about half-past ten, and Mounted-Trooper Kelly went out yesterday to make inquiries. It appears that the outbreak of fire was first noticed by a settler named George Todd, who lives near at hand, and who was going on a visit to a neighbour. The flames speedily shot through the roof, and in a few minutes the building was burned to the ground. Mr. Todd says he has no idea how the fire originated, and he saw no one about. The house was owned by Mr. W. Peet, grocer, Karangahape Road, and was insured in the Imperial for £100. It is presumed some loafer may have been sleeping in the place, as the back door was unlocked, and dropped a match, thereby causing the fire. (NZ Herald 14 February 1890)

He left an estate of £150. (NZ Herald 16 October 1896)

Row D, plot 13