Individual Details
Frederick CATER
(1838 - 22 Aug 1912)
Reminiscences by Molly Evelyn Mary Newsome Cater (1902-1992)
Frederick Hannken > Susan Janet Cater > George Cater > Molly Cater -
Written 1991 in her 89th year
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Great Grandfather Frederick Cater was born in Bromley, London in
[1838]. He ran away to sea at the tender age of 13, eventually
reaching New Zealand where he abandoned ship to join the gold rush at
Thames.
Frederick claimed to have dreamed about his prospective wife, "a tall
lady standing by a table" before the met. When he woke he said "That's
the girl I'll marry!"
Upon meeting Susan Janet Hanncken, Frederick instantly recognised the
lady of his dream and they were married six weeks later.
Frederick and Susan had nine children of whom five survived.
Frederick Hannken > Susan Janet Cater > George Cater > Molly Cater -
Written 1991 in her 89th year
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Great Grandfather Frederick Cater was born in Bromley, London in
[1838]. He ran away to sea at the tender age of 13, eventually
reaching New Zealand where he abandoned ship to join the gold rush at
Thames.
Frederick claimed to have dreamed about his prospective wife, "a tall
lady standing by a table" before the met. When he woke he said "That's
the girl I'll marry!"
Upon meeting Susan Janet Hanncken, Frederick instantly recognised the
lady of his dream and they were married six weeks later.
Frederick and Susan had nine children of whom five survived.
Events
| Birth | 1838 | Bromley, London, Middlesex, England | |||
| Emigration | Abt 1851 | London, England to Thames, Coromandel, New Zealand |  | ||
| Accidents | Abt 1863 | Gassed - Thames, Coromandel Peninsular, Waikato, New Zealand | | ||
| Marriage | 14 Dec 1870 | Shellback, Thames, Coromandel Peninsular, Waikato, New Zealand - Susan Janet HANNKEN | | ||
| Death | 22 Aug 1912 | Thames Hospital, Thames, Coromandel Peninsular, Waikato, New Zealand | |||
| Burial | 26 Aug 1912 | Shortland Cemetery, Thames, Coromandel Peninsular, Waikato, New Zealand | | ||
| Residence | Thames, Coromandel Peninsular, Waikato, New Zealand | | |||
| Known as | Fred |
Families
| Spouse | Susan Janet HANNKEN (1843 - 1915) |
| Child | George Frederick CATER (1863 - ) |
Notes
Emigration
He ran away to sea at the tender age of 13, eventually reaching NewZealand where he abandoned ship to join the gold rush at Thames.
Accidents
Reminiscences of grand-daughter, Molly CATERJust prior to the birth of their first child, Grandpa Frederick was
caught in gas in the mine, and he always said it was only the vision
of Susan holding their expected child at the top of the ladder, that
compelled him to struggle out. When he arrived home the babe (George
Frederick) had been born.
Marriage
Officiating Minister: Rev. S WilsonFrederick claimed to have dreamed about his prospective wife, "a tall
lady standing by a table" before they met. When he woke he said
"That's the girl I'll marry!"
Upon meeting Susan Janet Hanncken, Frederick instantly recognised the
lady of his dream and they were married six weeks later.
Burial
Grave location: 3PUBL. Plot 2273Memorial ID: 175994687
Residence
Reminiscences of grand-daughter, Molly CATERThe Caters lived in Thames in one of the many hotels there. Grandma
converted an old bar into a haberdashery shop while they lived in the
back and the upstairs of the premises.