1880 - John married Alberta Annie Eccles in at Holy Trinity Church, Avonside, Christchurch NZ on 16th October. He was aged 28 she stated that she was 21 although she was probably only 18. John's occupation is listed as a Clerk. Witnesses' to wedding: S Eccles (bride's father), E Amos, E Pearce, R Pearce - Dairy Farmer, Avonside, Christchurch, NZ.
Thanks again to Jenny in Christchurch for the info:
http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.oceania.newzealand.christchurch/232/mb.ashx
The church is still there:
http://www.holytrinityavonside.co.nz/
Here's what it looked like in 1905:
http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/heritage/Photos/Disc9/IMG0085.asp
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