Their Children:

i Florence Jefferis Dempsey (b 21 Feb 1912; d: 1973)

Oamaru Mail, 28 Feb 1912: BIRTH.  - DEMPSEY: On February 21st, at Nurse Bell's Home, Thames street, - to, Mr and Mrs Owen Dempsey—a daughter.

Admitted to the Otiake School 5th Feb 1918; occ: school teacher (Src: NZ Gazette 1933, on teachers register 1940); d: 1973) mar: Stanley James Drew (b: 1906 son of James and Emily Alice Drew; occ: teacher 1938 Rongatai College; he was the schoolmaster at Windsor when he d:  1951) Education: He was admitted to the Waimaitai School - his home address - York St. Timaru (his previous school Waikaka) left 2 Mar 1917 destination Pareora East School;

WEDDING; DREW - DEMPSEY: The marriage was solemnised at St. John’s Church, Waikouaiti, on Wednesday last, between Stanley James, only son of the late Mr and Mrs Drew, of South Canterbury, and Florence Jcfferis, only daughter of Mr and Mrs Owen Dempsey, of Goodwood. The officiating clergyman was Archdeacon Button, and Miss Mabel Turner presided at the organ. The church had been tastefully decorated in a colour scheme of cream and gold. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a long-sleeved gown of deep cream satin, with a softly draped neckline. Her veil of embroidered Brussels net was held in place by a coronet of orange blossom, and fell to (he edge of her graceful train. She carried a shower bouquet of cream roses and freesias.

The bridesmaid. Miss Hazel Lang, wore a frock of old gold georgette, the bodice and sleeves of which were softly ruchcd. The sash was of bronze velvet ribbon. A gold tulle veil was held in place by a posy of bronze velvet flowers, and her bouquet was of mixed flowers to tone. Mr John Dempsey carried out the duties of best man. A reception was hold in Goodwood Hall, the guests being received by Mrs Dempsey, who wore a becoming frock of navy wool georgette, and carried a Victorian posy of golden rosebuds. She was assisted by the bridegroom’s sister, Mrs Williams, attired in a smart tailored costume and carrying a posy in red tunings. The bride’s grandmother, Mrs Jeffcris, of Oamaru. was among the guests. Her pretty posy was of violets and lavender freesias. Vocal solos were sung at the reception bv Mrs Scott (Dunedin, and Messrs Sloan (Goodwood) and Cameron (Palmerston). Later the bride and bridegroom left for the north by car, the former wearing a woollen suit of soft green with brown accessories. The future home of Mr and Mrs Drew will be at Highbank, Canterbury.

7 May 1930 SCHOOL COMMITTEE. The monthly meeting of the Tapanui District High School Committee The election of Mr S. J. Drew (Macraes) as successor to Mr R. King, was confirmed.

20 August 1932 Appointed sole teacher, Pleasant Valley;  Mr S. J. Drew (resided Woolham, Geraldine);

1934 appointed sole teacher Barr Hill School  and 1939 to  Highbank School

DREW —On March 5, at Methven, to Mr and Mrs S. J. Drew, Schoolhouse Highbank—a daughter.

1943 appointed Kirwee School, Stanley d: 1951

ii Rowland John Dempsey (b: 15 Feb 1913 Oamaru; occ: school teacher (Src: NZ Gazette 1940); joined RNZAF Jan 1941 WW2;

Evening Post, 24 July 1945: Squadron Leader R. J. Dempsey of Goodwood; Wing Commander Rowland John Dempsey DFC; Distinguished Flying Cross: mar: Hazel Lang in England; Air Force Cross (AFC) 1957 Queens Birthday Honours; Action 

Auckland Star,  8 May 1942: AIR FORCE CASUALTIES WOUNDED:  DEMPSEY. Rowland John (Pilot-Offlcer). wound of moderate severity as the result of air operations—Mr. O. Dempsey, Goodwood. Otago (father).