Asser, Percy, c. 1868–1931 (Person)

SummaryAn English-born farmer who settled in Tauranga during the 1890s. Second son of S. B. V. Asser of Windlesham Court, Surrey. By 1893 he was listed in the Auckland Directory as a farmer and was advertising stock locally, including “six fine dairy cows” in the Bay of Plenty Times (23 October 1893). Held land in Ōtūmoetai, his property running up to the main Ōtūmoetai Road, neighbouring the Butcher and Brabant families.

Married Mary Isabel Wrigley (18 February 1903), daughter of the pioneer Thomas Wrigley, at Holy Trinity Church, Tauranga. The marriage was widely reported, with the couple honeymooning in Rotorua before proceeding to reside at Ōhaupō, described at the time as their permanent home.

By 1908 Asser had purchased the Judea Road property that onced belonged to John Roberts, following the death of Roberts’ wife.

Percy Asser died suddenly at his home in Orakei Road, Remuera, Auckland, on 14 September 1931, aged 63. His death notice records him as the “dearly beloved husband of Isabel Asser,” with a private interment (Bay of Plenty Times, 15 Sept 1931, p. 2).SourcesBay of Plenty Times. (1893, October 23). Six fine dairy cows for Mr Asser.Bay of Plenty Times. (1903, February 18). Holy Trinity Church wedding. Residence at Ōhaupō.Butcher, Margaret. (1971, August). Early Ōtūmoetai and Judea. Journal of the Tauranga Historical Society, (43), p. 17.Death announcement. (1931, September 15). Bay of Plenty Times. Asser, Percy. p. . 2.Observer. (1903, February 21). Wedding of Percy Asser and Mary Isabel Wrigley.Parham, W. T. (1983). John Roberts, N.Z.C.:a man in his time : a life of Lt.-Col. John Mackintosh Roberts (1840-1928). Monograph (Whakatāne & District Historical Society) (7), p. 119.

Bay of Plenty Times, 15 Sept 1931 – Death notice of Percy Asser

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First Name(s)PercySurnameAsserDate of Birthc. 1868Place of BirthEnglandDate of Death14 September 1931OccupationFarmer

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PartnerWrigley, Mary IsabelDate Married18 February 1903Place of MarriageTauranga

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Asser, Percy, c. 1868–1931 (Person)