Toomath, Edward, 1817-1885

Date: 1850 - 1859

Reference: Eph-B-POLITICS-1850s-Wellington

Description: Satirical verses, possibly offprints from newspaper columns, relating to: "The great Mogul" - references to Bluebottle, David and Jesse, the Pharisee Untitled - references to the Rimutaka Hill, Bunnius, Andrius, Farrazini, Magistri, Beethamius Untitled - references to the Council, His Honor, Charlie Brown, Aladdin, Chilly in the Taranaki, Pheney, Harry. "The lay of the elector", by "Candidate", printed at the Standard Office, Main-Street Greytown - references to Richard Barton, Edward Toomath, J P Andrew, Mr Bunny, Mr Pharazyn, Alfred Renall, George Beetham, Udy. "The monopolist" - references to Bayly, Brown, Saunders, Grey, Bell, Thomas King, Chilman. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Letterpress cuttings mounted on sheets, sizes varying below 330 mm

Date: [ca 1800s-1900s]

From: General Assembly Library : Miscellaneous manuscripts

Reference: MS-Papers-10077-1

Description: Includes a typescript of ‘Journal of a journey from Nelson to the Port Cooper Plains’ (1850-1851) by Edward James Lee, and a typescript of ‘Wakapapa [sic] of Joseph Robinson with explanatory notes, etc’ (1940). Also included is a brief biography of Dr William Chapman, an early physician in Christchurch and a notice of indenture relating to Edward Corner, draper (1837). Quantity: 1 folder(s). Processing information: Description updated 12 July 2023 following information from a researcher.

Date: 1840-1890

Reference: fMS-256

Description: Mainly land deeds (conveyance, right of way, grants, leases, tenancy agreements, mortgages), includes certificates of New Zealand Company shares Includes discharge certificate from 65th Regiment of Foot for Private James McFadden, 1861 Variations in title - Spine title: Old land deeds of Wellington Quantity: 1 volume(s) (110 pieces). Physical Description: Mss (50 cm; brown linen tie folder) Finding Aids: Calendar of contents available.

Date: 1838-1903

By: Toomath, Edward, 1817-1885

Reference: MS-Papers-1120

Description: Papers, chiefly 1849-1955, include correspondence, testimonials, conveyancing deeds (Lyttelton), and school inspector's notebook, 1873 First school teacher in Lyttelton; first inspector of schools, Wellington district; lay-reader and Provinicial Councillor Quantity: 2 folder(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and printed matter Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1866-1869 (2005)

By: Leov, Nola Matilda, 1928-

Reference: MS-Papers-8393

Description: Typescript copies of letters from members of the Holdsworth and Toomath families in Nelson. Describe family events, visits to Wanganui, engagements, deaths and life in Nelson. Source of title - Supplied by Library Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript Provenance: Located by Mrs Leov while researching the family of William Henry Turner Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donation, Mrs Nola M Leov, 2005

Date: 1842-1862

From: Levin & Company Ltd : Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1347-5/17/21

Description: Selected names entered in name field Quantity: 1 folder(s).

From: Alington, Margaret Hilda, 1920-2012 : Bolton Street Cemetery transcripts, notes and papers / compiled by Margaret Alington and others

Reference: MS-Papers-2260-078

Description: Surnames on headstones: Toheroa; Tolley; Tompkins; Tonks; Kells; Toomath; Battersby; Smith; Toop; Towersey; Toxward; Treacher; Treadwell; Trennery; Tribe. Some names indexed in Name Field Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1857-1877

From: Levin & Company Ltd : Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1347-6/2/4

Description: Fire insurance policies relating to the following:, Major H R Russell, Wanganui, 1864; Anne St Hill, Wellington, 1874; Captain Charles Sharp, Wellington, 1875; August Sievers, Wellington, 1870; James Smith & Co, Wellington, 1857; James Speed, Wanganui, 1858; Thomas Stevenson, Wellington, 1860; Robert Rodger Strang, Wellington, 1858; Charles Suisted, Wellington, 1859; Frederick R Sutton, Napier, 1859; William Thomas, Napier, 1860; Edward Toomath, Wellington, 1858; Walter & George Turnbull, Wellington, 1863; Richard Watson Urwin and Thomas Flannary, Wanganui, 1864; O Warmoll, (private hotel), Wellington, 1865; Wellington Trust Loan & Investment Co, 1877; M Watson & C Browne, New Plymouth (Royal Hotel), 1867; John G F Wilford, Hutt, 1868; Edwin Turner Woon, Wanganui, 1863 Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [Between 1965 and 1969]

From: Shotter, P J E :Negatives and albums (with index) of graves in the Bolton Street and Sydney Street cemeteries, Wellington

Reference: 35mm-25601-1A-F

Description: The grave of the Holdsworth, Smith and Toomath (including a unnamed baby) family and also of a baby (surname Halliwell) at plot 3.O, Sydney Street Cemetery. It was photographed in the late 1960s by the City Sexton, P J E Shotter, prior to its being dismantled to make way for the Wellington motorway. An original print from this negative is at PA1-o-049, page 17. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) individual frame on 35mm strip. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate negative

Date: [187-?]

By: Davis & Company (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: PA2-0602

Description: Studio portrait of Edward Toomath, taken ca 1870s by Davis & Co of Wellington. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Edward Toomath "Cressy" 1851.; Recto - beneath image - Davis & Co Cuba Street Wellington; Verso - centre - The Photographic Institute Davis & Co. Artist Photographers, Cuba Street, Wellington. N.Z.; Verso - bottom centre - Copies may be had on application.; Verso - centre right - To be returned to Mr W. Toomath, 7 Aurora Terrace, Wgtn. [?] 18/7/28 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print 8.8 x 5.5 cm, on mount 10.2 x 6.2 cm

Date: [Between 1965 and 1969]

From: Shotter, P J E :Negatives and albums (with index) of graves in the Bolton Street and Sydney Street cemeteries, Wellington

Reference: 35mm-25563-23A-F

Description: The grave of the Holdsworth, Smith and Toomath (including a unnamed baby) family and also of a baby (surname Halliwell) at plot 3.O, Sydney Street Cemetery. It was photographed in the late 1960s by the City Sexton, P J E Shotter, prior to its being dismantled to make way for the Wellington motorway. An original print from this negative is at PA1-o-049, page 16. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) individual frame on 35mm strip. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate negative