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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIV, Issue 705, 14 May 1923, Page 6

Air G. L. Jenness, who died on Thursday at the fumilv residence, Belmont road, Lower Hutt, was one of Wellington’s oldest business men. Born in Wellington 77 years ago, ho served his time at the watchmaking trade, and afterwards entered into business. The late Mr Jenness retired in 1891, and had since been living quietly at the home he established in Lower Hutt. A prominent Rechabite. he had the honour of being the oldest member of the Order in the Dominion. He is survived by a widow, live daughters and five sons. 'Jhe daughters are: Mrs 11. Whitehead, of Palmerston North; Mrs A. Ballantyne, who spent several years on the mission field, and is now residing at Lower Hutt; Mrs D. Hartley, of the Rotorua district; Mrs S. P. Skninei, of Woodvilie; and Mrs 11. R.'Robinson, ot Whakatane. The sons are; Messrs G. A. Jenness, of Lower Hutt; W. L. Jenness, Petone; Fred Jenness of Lower Hutt, Diamond Jenness, the well-known scientist, who took part jn the Stefar.sson Polar exploration expedition, and H now al Vietona Museum, Canada; and Leonard Jenness, Petone.