James Robert (Jimmy) White -
Frances Jane Birkett (Fanny), 1912
Wedding of Fanny Birkett and Jimmy White. From left, William Mitchell (best man), James White, Fanny Birkett, Catherine Lee (bridesmaid), and George White, the groom's brother. Photo A E Winzenberg, Wairarapa Archive 12-159
No. 314, 17 April 1912, St Matthew's Church, Masterton.
GROOM: James Robert (Jimmy) WHITE, 26, Labourer, Bachelor, Otago, staying Masterton, normally resident Rangitumau.
FATHER: John WHITE, Carter;
MOTHER: Rose WHITE, nee MORRISON.
BRIDE: Frances Jane BIRKETT, 21, Domestic Duties, Spinster, born Whareama, staying Masterton, normally resident Rangitumau.
FATHER; William BIRKETT, Carpenter;
MOTHER: Elizabeth BIRKETT, nee BURLING.
WITNESSES: George Thomas WHITE, Masterton, Farmer;
William James MITCHELL, Langdale, Labourer.
MARRIED BY: Henry WILLIAMS
A quiet wedding was celebrated in St. Matthew's Church this afternoon, the contracting parties being Mr James R. White and Miss Frances J. Birkett, both of Masterton. The bride was attended by Miss Catherine Lee as bridesmaid, and Mr William Mitchell was best man. The ceremony was performed by Rev. H. Williams.
Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume LXIV, Issue 11327, 17 April 1912, Page 5
