Henry W Neal
ID# 14191, b. 1836
Birth:
Henry W Neal was born in 1836 at Southport, Lancashire, England,
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Henry W Neal was the son of (?) Neal and (?) (?)
John W Neal
ID# 14192, b. 1839
Birth:
John W Neal was born in 1839 at Southport, Lancashire, England,
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John W Neal was the son of (?) Neal and (?) (?)
Martha Ann Neal
ID# 14193, b. 1831
Birth:
Martha Ann Neal was born in 1831 at Halifax, Yorkshire, England,
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Martha Ann Neal was the daughter of (?) Neal and (?) (?)
Wesley Spragg
ID# 14194, b. 13 February 1848, d. 15 August 1930
Wesley Spragg & Anchor Butter
February 13th 1848 - August 15th 1930
The name "Anchor" and the quality of the butter bearing this brand name are known throughout the world. Since the latter part of last century it has been and remained for many years one of New Zealand's staple exports to the Home Country and Europe. "Anchor" in the United Kingdom and throughout much of the world means New Zealand and amply indicates the quality of agricultural products produced there. Few know, however, the name and history of the man behind this brand whose drive, ingenuity, talent and perseverance made it such a phenomenal success. His name was Wesley Spragg, pioneer, philanthropist, visionary and gentleman, described in his obituary as "...distinctly and emphatically the father of the dairying industry in Auckland".
So who is Wesley Spragg and what claim to fame does this quiet and reserved man have? Wesley Spragg was born at Medeley in Shropshire on February 13th 1848. He was the second son of a family of five boys and two girls born to Charles Spragg and Mary Hill. In 1863 the family emmigrated to New Zealand on the ship Ulcoats, landing at Auckland. Wesley was 15 years old at the time.
Wesley had leraned the trade of carpentry but he did not follow this for very long after his arrival. During the Thames gold rush in the 1860's he was attracted, as many were at the time, by the lure of instant riches. Throughout his life, Wesley had a huge social interest and concern for the well-being of his fellow man. This was exhibited on the Thames goldfields. Wesley noticed that the only establishment at which miners could relax for the evening was the local pub. Concerned with the ultimate degradation of body, soul and intellect that this would induce, Wesley, along with several others, obtained a large tent which they fitted out as a reading and meeting room. Here men could find relaxation and recreation without the constant presence and temptation of alcohol. Later religious services were held and the tent became the centre of gentle, genuine and philanthropic work, especially amongst the young men.
Like many others on the goldfields, Wesley did not succeed in making his fortune at Thames and returned to Auckland. A natural flair for commerce led him to enter the grocery trade and he owned a business at Onehunga and, later, had a partnership in a business in Queen Street, Auckland. This connection with the food, produce and primary goods industry gave him a valuable insight into the business. He could see how much scope there was to improve the quality of New Zealand butter and to market this to the world. Quality raw materials were certainly available if one could only improve the process and technique by which butter was made.
In the meantime, however, Wesley was paying some attention to his private life. On January 29th 1878, Wesley married Henrietta Neal. Wesley and Henrietta had six children; Mary (1879), Muriel (1880), Silas Dearnley (1881 died 1882), Hetty (1882), Mildred Wesley (1885) and Alice Dorothy (1888). Sadly, eleven years later, Wesley was to lose his beloved Henrietta when she died on May 22nd 1889. Two years later, on July 30th 1891, Wesley married his late wife's sister Annie Dearnley Neal (1859-). Together Wesley and Annie were to have two more children, both boys, but both of whom were not to survive long enough to carry on the Spragg name from their father. The first born Charles Robert Dearnley Spragg died a year after his birth and Wesley Neal (1894) was the victim of an air tragedy late in World War One. Wesley was and remained a devoted and loving father and family man throughout his life, his daughters being the apple of his eye. Annie was to survive him by four years.
source: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ourstuff/WesleySpragg.htm.
February 13th 1848 - August 15th 1930
The name "Anchor" and the quality of the butter bearing this brand name are known throughout the world. Since the latter part of last century it has been and remained for many years one of New Zealand's staple exports to the Home Country and Europe. "Anchor" in the United Kingdom and throughout much of the world means New Zealand and amply indicates the quality of agricultural products produced there. Few know, however, the name and history of the man behind this brand whose drive, ingenuity, talent and perseverance made it such a phenomenal success. His name was Wesley Spragg, pioneer, philanthropist, visionary and gentleman, described in his obituary as "...distinctly and emphatically the father of the dairying industry in Auckland".
So who is Wesley Spragg and what claim to fame does this quiet and reserved man have? Wesley Spragg was born at Medeley in Shropshire on February 13th 1848. He was the second son of a family of five boys and two girls born to Charles Spragg and Mary Hill. In 1863 the family emmigrated to New Zealand on the ship Ulcoats, landing at Auckland. Wesley was 15 years old at the time.
Wesley had leraned the trade of carpentry but he did not follow this for very long after his arrival. During the Thames gold rush in the 1860's he was attracted, as many were at the time, by the lure of instant riches. Throughout his life, Wesley had a huge social interest and concern for the well-being of his fellow man. This was exhibited on the Thames goldfields. Wesley noticed that the only establishment at which miners could relax for the evening was the local pub. Concerned with the ultimate degradation of body, soul and intellect that this would induce, Wesley, along with several others, obtained a large tent which they fitted out as a reading and meeting room. Here men could find relaxation and recreation without the constant presence and temptation of alcohol. Later religious services were held and the tent became the centre of gentle, genuine and philanthropic work, especially amongst the young men.
Like many others on the goldfields, Wesley did not succeed in making his fortune at Thames and returned to Auckland. A natural flair for commerce led him to enter the grocery trade and he owned a business at Onehunga and, later, had a partnership in a business in Queen Street, Auckland. This connection with the food, produce and primary goods industry gave him a valuable insight into the business. He could see how much scope there was to improve the quality of New Zealand butter and to market this to the world. Quality raw materials were certainly available if one could only improve the process and technique by which butter was made.
In the meantime, however, Wesley was paying some attention to his private life. On January 29th 1878, Wesley married Henrietta Neal. Wesley and Henrietta had six children; Mary (1879), Muriel (1880), Silas Dearnley (1881 died 1882), Hetty (1882), Mildred Wesley (1885) and Alice Dorothy (1888). Sadly, eleven years later, Wesley was to lose his beloved Henrietta when she died on May 22nd 1889. Two years later, on July 30th 1891, Wesley married his late wife's sister Annie Dearnley Neal (1859-). Together Wesley and Annie were to have two more children, both boys, but both of whom were not to survive long enough to carry on the Spragg name from their father. The first born Charles Robert Dearnley Spragg died a year after his birth and Wesley Neal (1894) was the victim of an air tragedy late in World War One. Wesley was and remained a devoted and loving father and family man throughout his life, his daughters being the apple of his eye. Annie was to survive him by four years.
source: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ourstuff/WesleySpragg.htm.
Birth:
Wesley Spragg was born on 13 February 1848 at Medeley, Shropshire, England,
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Wesley Spragg was the son of Charles Spragg and Mary Hill.
Wesley Spragg emigrated in 1863 to Auckland, North Island, New Zealand,
on the ship "Ulcoats"
Sailed London 29th September 1863 - arrived Auckland 26th January 1864
Passengers:
Spragg Charles
Mary
Mary
Elijah
Emma
Martha
Zante
Silas
Charles
Wesley
source: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ourstuff/Ulcoats.htm.
Sailed London 29th September 1863 - arrived Auckland 26th January 1864
Passengers:
Spragg Charles
Mary
Mary
Elijah
Emma
Martha
Zante
Silas
Charles
Wesley
source: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ourstuff/Ulcoats.htm.
The Ulcoats.
the Ulcoats, one of the White Star ships, was an iron barque of 671 tons, built at Liverpool in 1863. She made her maiden trip to Auckland, leaving London on September 29, 1863, with 137 passengers, and arriving at Auckland on January 22, 1864, making the passage in 115 days, a very good run for a vessel of her size. Captain Chambers, who was in command, reported that owing to very adverse weather in the Channel, where she was detained eight days, and subsequent light winds, the vessel was thirty days fetching Madeira. She experienced good north-east and south-east trade winds, and on December 10 passed the meridian of the Cape, running down her longitude in the menu parallel of 46deg south, with strong winds and fine weather with the exception that on December 22 she encountered a cyclone, in which fore and main topsails and lifeboat were lost. Cape Maria Van Dieman was sighted on January 10; thence the barque was baffled on the coast with light airs and calms, the vessel taking another 12 days to reach Auckland. Among the passengers by the Ulcoats on this voyage were Mr. Wesley Spragg and others who have made good citizens. the Ulcoats, after discharging, sailed for Port Chalmers, arriving there on March 13, 1864. She landed 54 passengers for Dunedin, and then loaded at that port for London.
the Ulcoats made another voyage to Auckland the following year. She sailed from London on March 3, and arrived at Auckland on June 26, 1865 115 days from Gravesend. She encountered a heavy gale when running down her easting, during which she suffered considerable damage. To prove she was a clipper under favourable conditions, she covered over 300 miles on three separate days when in the Southern Ocean.
the Ulcoats, one of the White Star ships, was an iron barque of 671 tons, built at Liverpool in 1863. She made her maiden trip to Auckland, leaving London on September 29, 1863, with 137 passengers, and arriving at Auckland on January 22, 1864, making the passage in 115 days, a very good run for a vessel of her size. Captain Chambers, who was in command, reported that owing to very adverse weather in the Channel, where she was detained eight days, and subsequent light winds, the vessel was thirty days fetching Madeira. She experienced good north-east and south-east trade winds, and on December 10 passed the meridian of the Cape, running down her longitude in the menu parallel of 46deg south, with strong winds and fine weather with the exception that on December 22 she encountered a cyclone, in which fore and main topsails and lifeboat were lost. Cape Maria Van Dieman was sighted on January 10; thence the barque was baffled on the coast with light airs and calms, the vessel taking another 12 days to reach Auckland. Among the passengers by the Ulcoats on this voyage were Mr. Wesley Spragg and others who have made good citizens. the Ulcoats, after discharging, sailed for Port Chalmers, arriving there on March 13, 1864. She landed 54 passengers for Dunedin, and then loaded at that port for London.
the Ulcoats made another voyage to Auckland the following year. She sailed from London on March 3, and arrived at Auckland on June 26, 1865 115 days from Gravesend. She encountered a heavy gale when running down her easting, during which she suffered considerable damage. To prove she was a clipper under favourable conditions, she covered over 300 miles on three separate days when in the Southern Ocean.
Marriage:
Wesley Spragg married Hennrietta Neal, daughter of Robert Neal and Maria Dearnley, on 29 January 1878 at New Zealand
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Marriage:
Wesley Spragg married Annie Dearnley Neal, daughter of Robert Neal and Maria Dearnley, on 30 July 1891 at New Zealand
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Death:
Wesley Spragg died on 15 August 1930 at New Zealand at age 82 years, 6 months and 2 days
Grave monument in George Maxwell Memorial Cemetery, Avondale, Auckland, New Zealand
Wesley Neal Spragg grave monument: legible names and details
full name burial date age birth date relationship notes
Lieutenant Wesley Neal Spragg 1918 24 1894 first name on monument RFC died Egypt
Charles Robert Dearnley Spragg - - - brother of Wesley Neal Spragg
Wesley Neal Spragg 1848 - - father of Wesley Neal Spragg
Annie Dearnley Spragg - - - mother of Wesley Neal Spragg
see https://www.gravestonephotos.com.
Children of Wesley Spragg and Hennrietta Neal
- Mary Spragg b. 1879
- Muriel Spragg b. 1880
- Silas Dearnley Spragg b. 1881, d. 1882
- Hetty Spragg b. 1882
- Mildred Wesley Spragg b. 1885
- Alice Dorothy Spragg b. 1888
Children of Wesley Spragg and Annie Dearnley Neal
- Charles Robert Dearnley Spragg b. 3 Jun 1892, d. 4 Mar 1893
- Wesley Neal Spragg b. 18 Jan 1894, d. 1 Jan 1918
Mary Spragg
ID# 14195, b. 1879
Birth:
Mary Spragg was born in 1879 at New Zealand
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Mary Spragg was the daughter of Wesley Spragg and Hennrietta Neal.
Muriel Spragg
ID# 14196, b. 1880
Birth:
Muriel Spragg was born in 1880 at New Zealand
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Muriel Spragg was the daughter of Wesley Spragg and Hennrietta Neal.
Silas Dearnley Spragg
ID# 14197, b. 1881, d. 1882
Birth:
Silas Dearnley Spragg was born in 1881 at New Zealand
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Silas Dearnley Spragg was the son of Wesley Spragg and Hennrietta Neal.
Death:
Silas Dearnley Spragg died in 1882 at New Zealand at age 1 year
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Hetty Spragg
ID# 14198, b. 1882
Birth:
Hetty Spragg was born in 1882 at New Zealand
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Hetty Spragg was the daughter of Wesley Spragg and Hennrietta Neal.
Mildred Wesley Spragg
ID# 14199, b. 1885
Birth:
Mildred Wesley Spragg was born in 1885 at New Zealand
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Mildred Wesley Spragg was the daughter of Wesley Spragg and Hennrietta Neal.
Alice Dorothy Spragg
ID# 14200, b. 1888
Birth:
Alice Dorothy Spragg was born in 1888 at New Zealand
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Alice Dorothy Spragg was the daughter of Wesley Spragg and Hennrietta Neal.