George Robertson Warden spent eight years in Balclutha, Otago, New Zealand where he obtained his education. Sometime about 1892 George with his mother made their way from New Zealand to Brooklyn, New York where George continued his secondary education. An older brother, Charles Howard Warden graduated from Dunedin College of Education in 1891 and lived in New Zealand the rest of his life. Charles was a pupil Teacher in 1886 at Mosgiel. Charles was in Palmerston North to Ohakune (near Wanganui) in 1918 and in 1921 he became Headmaster of Queens Park School until 1924 when he made the move to Wanganui East School as a senior schoolmaster and soon after retiring came his sudden death, July 1931. Charles never saw his brother George but only communicated by letters from New Zealand to New York. Charles became the father of three daughters. George became the father of three sons. Their children were never to meet and to become acquainted. With the help of a New Zealand researcher and modern technology this has changed and we have been able to connect with second cousins. The link below will take you to New Zealand and the places the Robertson-Warden family lived in New Zealand. June 2009 I just found out that Thomas Warden husband of Barbara and father of Charles and George died November 23, 1875 in East Providence, Rhode Island. Thomas was a jeweler and died at age 33 yrs and two months of an aneurism of the aorta. Barbara died June 24, 1899 and was taken to E Providence, Rhode Island for burial. We now know that Thomas and Barbara are buried at Springvale Cemetery in E Providence, Rhode Island and buried with them are Barbara's sisters Jane and Helen. We also partially know the reason for Barbara going to Balclutha, New Zealand was because of the Robertson family sisters and maybe brother went to South Island of New Zealand and James Robertson who took his family to Balclutha about 1856 the time that George Robertson took his family to Brooklyn. Uncertain as to the relationship of James Robertson ; however, I feel there must be a kinship among the Robertson, Ayson, Renton families. December 2010 we just found out that Barbara and boys spent several years in Scotland before going to Balclutha, New Zealand in September 1882 and George's sister Ann Robertson Graham had sons and daughters (the Gows) who also traveled to New Zealand about the same time as Barbara and the boys. Later we found Barbara's older sisters Ann Inglis and Margaret Renton are buried in Otago. Wondering if Peter Robertson who started a winery in New Zealand might be descended from Barbara's brother? There is a likeness of Peter Robertson to our George Robertson Warden. It was Aunt Jean's will that steered me to there being other sisters
_THOMAS WARDEN ___ +
| (1770? -1840?) m 1793? ENGLAND
_GEORGE WARDEN______|
| (1808- 1854) m 1836 ENGLAND |
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| (1796-1850?) m 1793
_THOMAS WARDEN ____ |
| (1843 - 1875) M 1869 Birmingham Warwickshire, England |
| | _WILLIAM HANDS__ +
| | | (1787-1850?) m 1803 Chilvers Coton, Warwickshire, England
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| |_LEONORA HANDS_______|
| (1820? - 1846) m 1836 |
| | _ANN PLUMB___ +
| (1785 - 1855) m 1803 Shipston on Stour
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|--GEORGE ROBERTSON WARDEN
| (1872 - 1952) M 1897
| _PETER ROBERTSON_____+
| | (1790 - 1840) PERTH, SCOTLAND
| _GEORGE ROBERTSON ____ |
| | (1808 - 1890) m 1836 |
| | | _JANET FERGUSON/A>+
| | (1794 - 1850) SCOTLAND
|_BARBARA ROBERTSON _____|
(1844 - 1899) M 1869
| _CHARLES SHARP_____+
| |(1795- 1836) WATERFORD, IRELAND
|_BARBARA SHARP _________ |
(1820 - 1990) m 1836 |
|_UNKNOWN ___+
(1875 - 1962) m 1902
CHARLES HOWARD WARDEN
born between 1870-1871 in Brooklyn, New York and died July 31, 1931 in Wanganui, New Zealand
GEORGE ROBERTSON WARDEN August 01, 187? - December 09, 1952
AMITYVILLE CEMETERY, LONG ISLAND NEW YORK
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Miss Belle Shreve Nunez, daughter of Col and Mrs. Joseph A. Nunez, was married last evening to George Robertson Warden. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. David G. Wylie, D.D., in the Scotch Presbyterian Church, Ninety-Sixth Street and Central Park West. The bride wore a gown of white satin and mousseline du sole, and a veil of tulle caught with a wreath of orange blossoms. She was attended by her sister, Miss Sue Nunez, the maid of honor, who wore a costume of yellow Dresden silk, trimmed with yellow chiffon
John Wall, Assistant District Attorney of Brooklyn, was best man, and the ushers were Thomas Beattie, F. H. Whittemore, Thomas Van Orden, Frank Close, Ernest Mihar, and J. S. Larbig. The music was under the direction of Dr. S. N. Penfield, and a small reception followed the ceremony at the residence of the bride's parents, 46 West Ninety-third Street. Many beautiful presents were received by the young couple, who left at midnight for Old Point Comfort, Va, where they will spend their honeymoon
ENGAGEMENTS -- WARDEN-von AUW--Mr. and Mrs. Alwin von Auw of 451 Westminster Road, Brooklyn, N. Y., announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Emilie von Auw, to Harry Nunez Warden, son of Mr. and Mrs. George R. Warden of Brooklyn, N.Y HARRY NUNEZ WARDEN, 22 years old, a naval veteran of the World War, died in the New York Hospital on Tuesday as a result of influenza contacted while he was serving in the Mine Laying Division in the North Sea and from which he never fully recovered. He was only 16 years old when he volunteered, and with his father's consent enlisted in the navy. His home was at 576 Seventh Street, Brooklyn Harry was engaged to be married to Emily von Auw, but he had influenza from the war and also came down with diabetes ; poor thing no wonder he stuffed himself; he was going to die and was to be married. Emily never married. Emily died in 1986 in New Mexico where she was an art instructor. Her brother Frederick von Auw died in Ft Lauderdale, Florida in 1984. Margaret E. von Auw Olson's son has come to my rescue and we have exchanged lots of information on Harry and Emilie. Thanks to public libraries across the country, we are continuing to learn more about Emilie. What a great loss to the Warden family ; if she had lived our family would be extended. How sad their love did not blossom with a marriage vonAuw--Miss Emilie von Auw, age 82 and a resident here 44 years died Friday in a local hospital following an illness. She is survived by a sister Mrs. Eugene V. (Margaret) Olsen of Glen Ridge, N.J. a [niece] Mrs. David Beckman in Missouri and a nephew A. Jacky Olsen in Missouri. Mis. von Auw was a member of St. Marks on the Mesa Episcopal Church, Altrusa Poetry Society of N.M., National League of Pen Women. She taught Art at UNM in 1940's, established Classes in her private studio, and served as president of N.M. Art League. Following cremation memorial services will be held Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. in St Marks on the Mesa Episcopal Church. The Family prefers memorials to Animal Human Association of N.M. 615 Virginia S.E. 87108 or a favorite charity Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE., are in charge of arrangements George Robertson Warden was an accountant in a Dry Goods Store(Abraham & Strauss and later DePina's) and lived at 20 Rugby Rd, Brooklyn, New York. The sons graduated from ERASMUS HIGH in Brooklyn. Later they had a home and tennis court in Amityville, Long Island. WARDEN FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHS
The three Warden brothers of Brooklyn, New York. Harry Nunez, Cyrus Ely, and young Shreve Graham Warden. Thanks to George Robertson Warden, II son of Shreve Graham Warden for contributing the photo Joe and Billy and cousin Bobby living on the island during the WWII years at Amityville and taking the boat out on the canal at Chesapeake Bay ; of course little Bobby did not get to go in the boat but cousin Breezy went instead
Dad, Cyrus Ely Warden relaxing on Solomon's Island, Maryland while on leave with the Navy. Sons, Billy and Joe happy to have dad all to themselves Navy Surgeon, Lt. Commander Cyrus Ely Warden, Harriet, and sons Cyrus Ely, Jr and William Steele Warden in Amityville, Long Island ; dad home on a leave from the war years Cy and Harriet with friends at the MARTIN residence in Amityville, Long Island. I have been to the house and remember well the dining room. The Wardens would gather with friends at the Martin tennis court located on the property. If they were not playing tennis at the Martin courts they were out at the Warden tennis courts on Carleton Street George, Belle, Sue, Harriet and Cy about 1929 in New York Belle Shreve Nunez and George Robertson Warden, were married September 20, 1897. Their wedding announcement reads "Miss Belle Shreve Nunez, daughter of Col. and Mrs. Joseph A. Nunez was married last evening Grandfather Joseph A Nunez probably enjoyed seeing little Harry all dressed up ; Joseph died in 1904 when Harry was almost 4 yrs old ; the only grandchild he got to know
Another photo of Harry Nunez Warden? The first born always seemed to have more pictures taken and being the first born Harry may have had lots of photos taken for his grandpa Joseph Nunez. Harry was described by his father George as having blue eyes like the sky while both parents had dark brown eyes
1920 CENSUS NEW YORK
Thanks to Tom & Trish for the photograph
1930 CENSUS NEW YORK
Cy loved his get-together-parties with friends and co-workers ; here they are enjoying the pool at the home of Dr. Isabelle Roberts with Dr. Edie Mangone and son Peter and other associates from Brevard Hospital. Cy and Harriet have on the matching swimwear ; Cy loved his swimming having been on the swim team at Brooklyn's Erasmus High and Columbia University and winning several swim medals
The Wardens in Florida December 25, 1962; Janelle, Cy, Bill, Cyrus SR, Harriet, Diane, Shreve, Sally Warden and Dorothy Steele McCrea
The Wardens loved their tennis......in New York and Florida. Here we see George R. Warden watching his sons play a match on a Sunday afternoon in Amityville, Long Island at the family residence. The ladies watching are sisters Cokey and Vickie Martin ; Cokey married and lived in Fletcher, KY and Vickie married and lived in Brevard Co., Florida
The following picture will show you what A1A in Indialantic, Florida looked like in 1955 when Cy and Harriet Steele Warden made their way from New York to Florida in 1953
Here we see an ariel view of the beach house [made by Home State Ariel Survey, INC from Berwick, PA] Upon arrival in Florida, Cy and Harriet lived in the duplex on the right until their beach house was built. To the left is Agnes Wright and Jean Smith's home. Jean was Dr. Cyrus's nurse. Cy had his office downstairs. Parked in the driveway is Harriet's Metropolitan car (yellow and white) a cute little car in the 1950's and 1960's
Cy, the father, always went for a swim in the Atlantic Ocean on Christmas and New Year's Day and passed this onto his friends in New York ; he was well-loved by all people, young and old, and everyone adored him both as a surgeon, a tennis partner, as well as harmonizing with his brother Shreve
Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye, band/Orchestra leader posing with Shreve Graham Warden and wife Sally with James Stanley Steele and wife Jean in New York City out for a social evening. Thanks to George Warden, II for the information about his mother, Sally Westphal who sang with the Sammy Kaye band
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_GEORGE ROBERTSON WARDEN ___+
| (1872 -1952) m 1897
_CYRUS ELY WARDEN______|
| (1906- 1973) m 1929 |
| | _BELLE SHREVE NUNEZ___ +
| (1868-1952) m 1897
_CYRUS ELY WARDEN ____ |
| (1936) |
| | _GEORGE WILLIAM STEELE__ +
| | | (1879-1956) m 1902
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| |_HARRIET STANLEY STEELE_______|
| (1907- 1981) m 1929 |
| | _HARRIET MAY STANLEY___ +
| (1879 - 1946) m 1902
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- graham ingersoll warden
Carter at age two with his Grandfather Warden, "Pappo"
Carter's favorite activity since he was just a toddler. Carter and Caleb in the Atlantic Ocean at Indialantic Beach which was the beach that Carter made his debut surfing on his Styrofoam board
Carter at age two with Sunday School nursery friends having a Batman Party, complete with bat burgers
Carter eating corn on the cob at age two