Introduction
As a project I have developed a genealogical database to try and capture every known instance of Early European contact with New Zealand starting with the speculative arrival of the Portugese explorer Christopher MENDONCA in 1521 and including information through to the end of 1845 when New Zealand had a European population of around 7,000 people. The database now has around 38,000 names. Where known the database includes genealogical data such as parents, spouses, siblings, children etc. See also a comprehensive time line of NZ History.
In the process of gathering data I have established the following databases:
- a) genealogical database of names (38,000 names)
- b) shipping arrivals and departures from NZ. (pre1846 NZ SAD list) Download Excel File pre1846shipping
- c) B D M ‘s pre 1846 download excel file pre1846BDM
- d) Passenger Lists pre 1846. (can supply excel database – email me but lists also mostly available elsewhere e.g Denise and Peter’s extensive lists and/or Immigrant Ships to NZ). Also Family Search now has indexed and digitised copies of many NZ passenger lists which were held in the National Archives.
I would appreciate corresponding with any other researchers who may be able to supply or correct information or who may wish me to provide information by “look up” from the database. email me
I am grateful for all of the information that has already been gathered and which is available on a number of excellent web sites. In addition I am researching early papers and books and databases available in NZ libraries. Sources are available for all information.
This is an ongoing project and therefore if you have an interest in the information I suggest you return periodically to check on this site for updated information. I will try and keep the information as up to date as possible.
Note: if you need sources for any material or events please check with me.
Whilst all care is taken researchers need to refer to original source material as far as possible.
Tony Christiansen Great Barrier Island New Zealand. NZSG #6143 email me