Elizabeth McLACHLAN

   Research Notes:

"MRS ELIZABETH LAMBIE

There passed away at her residence, Lake road, Leeston, on Tuesday, Mrs Elizabeth Lambie, in her 82nd year, the widow of Mr James Lambie, son of one of the early settlers of this district. Mrs Lambie herself belonged to another family (McLachlan) of early settlers, and during her lifetime residence in the district, had witnessed its steady development and progress to the present well-settled and prosperous conditions, and taking no small active part in the work herself. Mrs Lambie was a true pioneer's daughter, a loyal helpmeet to her husband, and one who faced all the trials and tribulations which beset life with courage and cheerful optimism. She was always willing to render assistance where help was required in cases of illness amongst her neighbours, her practical common-sense making her a friend whose advice was sought and valued, while her home at Lakeside and subsequently at Leeston was known for the warmth and generosity of her hospitality.

Mrs Lambie leaves a family of seven, three sons and four daughters. The sons, Robert, William and James, are well-known farmers in the Lakeside district, and the daughters are Mrs Henry Jamieson (Balcairn), Mrs A. Kemp (New Brighton), Miss J. Lambie (a well-known member of the nursing profession) and Miss I. Lambie (Leeston).

The funeral took place yesterday at the Ellesmere Cemetery, when there was a very large attendance of relatives and friends from over a very wide district. The service was conducted by the Rev. D. N. Pryor, and the bearers were Messrs. James Lambie (son), W. McLachlan, John McLachlan and D. S. Moorhead (nephews)." ²

   Marriage Information:

Elizabeth married James LAMBIE, son of John LAMBIE and Jean DRUMMOND, on 14 Jul 1875 in Doyleston, Cantebury, New Zealand ¹. (James LAMBIE was born on 28 Oct 1851 in Craigbyre, Ayrshire, Scotland ³ and died on 16 Sep 1934 in Lake Rd., Leeston, Canterbury, New Zealand ⁴.)