A peek into Auckland's oldest cemeteryBevan Read Around 10,000 people were interred at Symonds Street Cemetery, Auckland's oldest cemetery. The first recorded grave in Auckland's oldest cemetery, according to Auckland Council records, belonged to nine-year-old William Mason, who was buried on September 13, 1841. Bevan Read The first recorded grave in Auckland's oldest cemetery, according to Auckland Council records, belonged to nine-year-old William Mason, who was buried on September 13, 1841 in Symonds St cemetery. The Anglican section of the cemetery is the oldest area, consecrated on July 24, 1842, although 23 burials were recorded prior to the site being consecrated. The cemetery was closed off to burials in 1886 after the establishment of Waikumete Cemetery in Glen Eden.

Source: Stuff January 08, 2018 03:11 UTC