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Jessie Elizabeth Isabella Powell
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TitleJessie Elizabeth Isabella Powell
Alternative NameBessie PowellJessie Elizabeth Isabella RoseveareSummaryCanterbury amateur photographer, dressmaker and housewifeDescriptionJessie Elizabeth Isabella Powell, known as Bessie, was an only child, born in Greenpark in 1905 to Isaac and Jessie Powell (nee McIntosh). Bessie lost her father when she was five, and grew up in Glenroy with her mother, who was the fourth daughter of Isabella and Ewen McIntosh: Ewan was the head shepherd for Sir John Hall at Terrace Station for 37 years.
Bessie married local Glenroy farmer Henry John Roseveare (known as Harry) in 1938, who she had known since they were together at Glenroy School as children. They had one daughter, Jennifer. Bessie and Harry moved to Wairakei Road in Christchurch in the 1950s, where Harry became a groundsman at Rangi Ruru School, and later a park caretaker and nurseryman. Bessie and Harry both died in 1978: Harry suddenly on 17 April, and Bessie on 30 June.
Bessie's occupation is officially listed as a 'housewife' throughout her married life, however she was an accomplished dressmaker, sewing for both her family and clients. As a young woman she was an avid photographer, taking photographs throughout the South Island on her travels.First NameJessieMiddle NameElizabethIsabellaLast NamePowellOccupationHousewifeDate of Birth9 November 1905Place of BirthGreenparkDate of Death30 June 1978Age at Death73Parents or Next of KinIsaac William Powell
Jessie McIntosh PowellOther Biographical InformationMarried Henry John Roseveare (known as Harry) of 'Rockwood' in Glenroy on 16 February 1938 at St. Mary's Church, Merivale.
Harry and Bessie were both committee members of the Glenroy Tennis Club in 1932.
Harry and Bessie had one child, Jennifer (later Jennifer Mills).
Alternative NameBessie PowellJessie Elizabeth Isabella RoseveareSummaryCanterbury amateur photographer, dressmaker and housewifeDescriptionJessie Elizabeth Isabella Powell, known as Bessie, was an only child, born in Greenpark in 1905 to Isaac and Jessie Powell (nee McIntosh). Bessie lost her father when she was five, and grew up in Glenroy with her mother, who was the fourth daughter of Isabella and Ewen McIntosh: Ewan was the head shepherd for Sir John Hall at Terrace Station for 37 years.Bessie married local Glenroy farmer Henry John Roseveare (known as Harry) in 1938, who she had known since they were together at Glenroy School as children. They had one daughter, Jennifer. Bessie and Harry moved to Wairakei Road in Christchurch in the 1950s, where Harry became a groundsman at Rangi Ruru School, and later a park caretaker and nurseryman. Bessie and Harry both died in 1978: Harry suddenly on 17 April, and Bessie on 30 June.
Bessie's occupation is officially listed as a 'housewife' throughout her married life, however she was an accomplished dressmaker, sewing for both her family and clients. As a young woman she was an avid photographer, taking photographs throughout the South Island on her travels.
First NameJessieMiddle NameElizabethIsabellaLast NamePowellOccupationHousewifeDate of Birth9 November 1905Place of BirthGreenparkDate of Death30 June 1978Age at Death73Parents or Next of KinIsaac William PowellJessie McIntosh Powell
Other Biographical InformationMarried Henry John Roseveare (known as Harry) of 'Rockwood' in Glenroy on 16 February 1938 at St. Mary's Church, Merivale.Harry and Bessie were both committee members of the Glenroy Tennis Club in 1932.
Harry and Bessie had one child, Jennifer (later Jennifer Mills).
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CollectionBessie Powell's photographs of monuments, 1927ImageWedding of Isaac Powell and Jessie Macintosh, 1902Jessie Elizabeth Isabella Roseveare (Bessie) (nee Powell)More Information1938 Wedding notice of Bessie Powell and Harry Roseveare1932 Committee report from the Glenroy Tennis Club, where Bessie and Harry were committee members1978 Jessie Roseveare death notice1978 Harry Roseveare death notice
ImageWedding of Isaac Powell and Jessie Macintosh, 1902Jessie Elizabeth Isabella Roseveare (Bessie) (nee Powell)More Information1938 Wedding notice of Bessie Powell and Harry Roseveare1932 Committee report from the Glenroy Tennis Club, where Bessie and Harry were committee members1978 Jessie Roseveare death notice1978 Harry Roseveare death noticeAttribution
Researched ByJennifer Mills and Sarah DavyWritten BySarah Davy
Written BySarah DavyJessie Elizabeth Isabella Powell. Selwyn Stories, accessed 11/02/2026, https://selwynstories.selwynlibraries.co.nz/nodes/view/6020
