Brain-Watkins, Elva Phoebe née Brain, 1891-1979 (Person)

SummaryBorn at the Brain family home, 233 Cameron Road, Tauranga, on 18 October 1891, youngest daughter of boatbuilder and contractor Joseph Denham Brain and Kate Ellen Brain (née Bishop). Attended Queen’s College and was a keen sportswoman, swimming, playing hockey and shooting; during the First World War she won a rifle-shooting competition. Later worked for Tauranga Borough Council, issuing motor-car and heavy-traffic licences, dog-registration notices and maintaining cash books and ledgers. Married builder and joiner William George Watkins (1896–1972) at St Peter’s Presbyterian Church, Tauranga, on 17 August 1964. Active member of the Tauranga Historical Society. Died 15 May 1979 and bequeathed the house, its contents and remaining property to the Tauranga Historical Society as a memorial to her parents.SourcesBrain-Watkins House Museum – Joseph Denham Brain (1841–1924)Brain-Watkins House Museum – Timeline"Notes taken during visit to Mrs Elva Watkins (nee Brain)" Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries Ams 524/11Debbie McCauley – Brain-Watkins House Museum and Heritage Garden

Brain Watkins House Collection. Ref. 2005-0093 - portion

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First Name(s)Elva PhoebeSurnameBrainAlso Known asElva Phoebe Brain-WatkinsDate of Birth18 October 1891Place of BirthTaurangaDate of Death15 May 1979Place of DeathTauranga

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MotherBrain, Kate Ellen née Bishop, 1844–1933FatherBrain, Joseph Denham, 1841-1924 (Person)SiblingsTeasey, Ada Kate née Brain, 1874–1950McNaughton, Alice Jennette née Brain, 1875–1963Lever, Eleanor Esther Sarah née Brain, 1878–1950Brain, Edith Bessy, 1881–1957

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Brain-Watkins, Elva Phoebe née Brain, 1891-1979 (Person)