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Annie Maria Jane Sykes

F, #16076, b. 19 August 1866, d. 24 November 1866

Parents

FatherIsaac Sykes (b. 30 December 1843, d. 15 April 1871)
MotherMaria Ann Wyeth (b. 14 December 1844, d. 20 July 1920)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Annie Maria Jane Sykes was born on 19 August 1866 in Lower Hutt, Wellington, NZ.1 She died on 24 November 1866, at age 0, in Lower Hutt, Wellington, NZ.1

Citations

  1. [S704] PECK of TAITA, web site extensive trees

John Smith

M, #16077, b. about 1820

Biography

John Smith was born about 1820.1
17 june 1843 present at Wairau Massacre CW
possibly = James Henry SMITH ? RMA. John Smith was an engaged in survey work in 1843.2

Citations

  1. [S581] Ruth M ALLAN, Nelson a history of early settlement
  2. [S38] Carol Whyte

William Clanzie

M, #16078, b. about 1810, d. 17 June 1843

Biography

William Clanzie was born about 1810.1,2 He died on 17 June 1843, at age ~33, in Wairau Valley, SI, NZ.3,1,2
William Clanzie was an engaged in survey work in 1843.3

Citations

  1. [S581] Ruth M ALLAN, Nelson a history of early settlement
  2. [S779] Adam Plover, Blood and Tears
  3. [S38] Carol Whyte

John Burton

M, #16079, b. about 1820, d. 17 June 1843

Biography

John Burton was born about 1820.1,2 He died on 17 June 1843, at age ~23, in Wairau Valley, SI, NZ.3,1,2
John Burton was an engaged in survey work in 1843.3

Citations

  1. [S581] Ruth M ALLAN, Nelson a history of early settlement
  2. [S779] Adam Plover, Blood and Tears
  3. [S38] Carol Whyte

Henry Wray

M, #16080, b. about 1820

Biography

Henry Wray was born about 1820.1,2
17 june 1843 present at Wairau Massacre CW, RMA. Henry Wray was an engaged in survey work in 1843.3 He was a shopman, Auckland Point, Nelson in 1844.

Citations

  1. [S554] papers past, Juror list 1844 Nelson
  2. [S581] Ruth M ALLAN, Nelson a history of early settlement
  3. [S38] Carol Whyte

Mary Crocker

F, #16081, b. about 1788, d. 1 February 1837

Parents

FatherCrocker
Pedigree Link

Family: Richard (Rev) Davis (b. 18 January 1790, d. 28 May 1863)

DaughterMary Ann (Marianne) Davis+ (b. 1812, d. 1892)
DaughterMatilda R Davis+ (b. 1815, d. 14 July 1884)
DaughterSerena Davis+ (b. 1816)
SonJames Davis+ (b. 1818, d. 1889)
SonWilliam Davis (b. 1820)
SonColeman Davis (b. about 1822, d. 20 July 1841)
DaughterMargaretta Elenora Marella Davis+ (b. about 1823, d. 1883)
SonJohn Noble Coleman Davis (b. about 1824, d. 1875)
DaughterJane Davis+ (b. 1 January 1825, d. 3 October 1906)
DaughterMarella Davis (b. 1828)
DaughterSophia Louisa Davis+ (b. 1830, d. 26 April 1915)

Biography

Mary Crocker was born about 1788 in ENG died aged 49.1,2,3 She and Richard (Rev) Davis were married on 11 February 1812 in Parish Church in Lydlinch, Dorset, ENG.1 She died on 1 February 1837, at age ~49, in Waimate, BOI, NZ, cholera.1,4,3
BOIBAP1 for Marella DAVIS has Marianne and occupation Richard as farmer. Mary Crocker immigrated to left England nov 1823 for NZ via Australia on the Brothers arrived BOI 15 aug 1824 in 1823.1,3

Citations

  1. [S198] Florence KEENE, by this we conquer
  2. [S592] Angela MIDDLETON, Pewhairangi Bay of Islands 1814-1845
  3. [S743] Auckland Provincial Centennial Committee, Early Settlers Roll
  4. [S296] MI Waimate North Mission

Davis

M, #16082, b. about 1770
Pedigree Link

Family:

SonDavis (b. about 1790, d. May 1812)
SonRichard (Rev) Davis+ (b. 18 January 1790, d. 28 May 1863)

Biography

Davis was born about 1770 in ENG.

Davis

M, #16083, b. about 1790, d. May 1812

Parents

FatherDavis (b. about 1770)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Davis was born about 1790 in Piddletrenthide, ENG.1 He died in May 1812, at age ~22, in ENG.1
Only brother to Richard DAVIS.

Citations

  1. [S198] Florence KEENE, by this we conquer

George Robert Sykes

M, #16084, b. 18 November 1867, d. 22 March 1957

Parents

FatherIsaac Sykes (b. 30 December 1843, d. 15 April 1871)
MotherMaria Ann Wyeth (b. 14 December 1844, d. 20 July 1920)
Pedigree Link

Biography

George Robert Sykes was born on 18 November 1867 in Trentham, Wellington, NZ.1 He and Esther Elizabeth Bishop Murray were married. He died on 22 March 1957, at age 89, in Masterton, NZ.1

Citations

  1. [S704] PECK of TAITA, web site extensive trees

Esther Elizabeth Bishop Murray

F, #16085, b. 2 May 1872, d. 1 April 1946
Pedigree Link

Biography

Esther Elizabeth Bishop Murray was born on 2 May 1872 in Adelaide, SA, AUS. She and George Robert Sykes were married. She died on 1 April 1946, at age 73, in Nelson, NZ.1
6 children.

Citations

  1. [S704] PECK of TAITA, web site extensive trees

Isaac Sykes

M, #16086, b. 23 November 1869, d. 31 July 1932

Parents

FatherIsaac Sykes (b. 30 December 1843, d. 15 April 1871)
MotherMaria Ann Wyeth (b. 14 December 1844, d. 20 July 1920)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Isaac Sykes was born on 23 November 1869 in Lower Hutt, Wellington, NZ.1 He and Celina matilda Maud Chamberlain were married. He died on 31 July 1932, at age 62, in Lower Hutt, Wellington, NZ.1

Citations

  1. [S704] PECK of TAITA, web site extensive trees

Matilda R Davis

F, #16087, b. 1815, d. 14 July 1884

Parents

FatherRichard (Rev) Davis (b. 18 January 1790, d. 28 May 1863)
MotherMary Crocker (b. about 1788, d. 1 February 1837)
Pedigree Link

Family: William Gilbert Puckey (b. 1805, d. 28 March 1878)

SonAlfred Frances Puckey
SonFrederick Coleman Puckey
SonFrederick James Puckey (b. December 1833, d. January 1834)
SonWilliam George Puckey+ (b. June 1835, d. 1917)
SonEdward Walter Puckey (b. 9 June 1837, d. 1924)
DaughterMary Serena Puckey+ (b. 1839, d. 1927)
DaughterCaroline Elizabeth Puckey (b. about 1840, d. about 1848)
DaughterMargarita Jane Puckey (b. 1844, d. 27 May 1930)
SonCharles Iselton Puckey (b. 1849, d. 1934)
SonRichard Henry Martyn Puckey (b. 1852, d. 1936)
DaughterAnnie Matilda Sophia Marella Puckey (b. 26 June 1858, d. 22 August 1938)

Biography

Matilda R Davis was born in 1815 in ENG.1,2,3,4 She and William Gilbert Puckey were married on 11 October 1831 in Waimate, BOI, NZ.1,5,3,6,7,8 She died on 14 July 1884, at age ~69, in Thames, NZ.9,4
Matilda R Davis immigrated to left England nov 1823 for NZ via Australia on the Brothers arrived BOI 15 aug 1824 on the Gov MacQuarrie in 1823.1,4

Citations

  1. [S198] Florence KEENE, by this we conquer
  2. [S566] Adrienne PUCKEY, Trading Cultures a history of the far north
  3. [S592] Angela MIDDLETON, Pewhairangi Bay of Islands 1814-1845
  4. [S743] Auckland Provincial Centennial Committee, Early Settlers Roll
  5. [S497] R M PROKHOVNIK, A Reluctant Pioneer
  6. [S879] ed Rosalie-Ann NICHOLSON, Dairy of James HAMLIN1830-1834
  7. [S272] Newspapers Past, http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast
  8. [S1063] Demographic History of BOI section 3 marriages 1814 - 1899
  9. [S208] Kaye DRAGICEVICH, The Matthews Family of Kaitaia

Celina matilda Maud Chamberlain

F, #16088, b. 1869, d. 7 April 1948

Parents

FatherGiles E Chamberlain (b. 5 May 1837, d. 27 July 1928)
MotherPenelope Jane Whatton (b. about 1841, d. 13 March 1909)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Celina matilda Maud Chamberlain was born in 1869 in NZ.1 She and Isaac Sykes were married. She died on 7 April 1948, at age ~79, in Masterton, NZ.1
1 child.

Citations

  1. [S704] PECK of TAITA, web site extensive trees

Penelope Jane Whatton

F, #16089, b. about 1841, d. 13 March 1909
Pedigree Link

Family: Giles E Chamberlain (b. 5 May 1837, d. 27 July 1928)

DaughterCelina matilda Maud Chamberlain (b. 1869, d. 7 April 1948)

Biography

Penelope Jane Whatton was born about 1841.1 She and Giles E Chamberlain were married in 1865 in NZ. She died on 13 March 1909, at age ~68, in Masterton, NZ.1

Citations

  1. [S704] PECK of TAITA, web site extensive trees

James Smith

M, #16090, b. about 1815

Biography

James Smith was born about 1815.1,2,3
Came back from Sydney with Rev William YATE to help operate a printing press. FK
signatory to deed for purchase of Waimate area MWS
note a James SMITH shifted from BOI to Auckland 1841 to become chief constable OJC also NZGG
ROEV reports that "at Kerikeri James SMITH, a young printer's devil employed in the running of the Mission press. who had got into trouble with a maori girl, had already been peremptorily dispatched ..." James Smith immigrated to from Sydney to BOI about August 1830.1

Citations

  1. [S198] Florence KEENE, by this we conquer
  2. [S391] M W STANDISH, The Waimate Mission
  3. [S1165] Roger EVANS, Truth and Obedience - life and letters of George Clarke 1798 - 1875

Peerce

M, #16091, b. about 1800

Biography

Peerce was born about 1800 in ENG.1
Peerce immigrated to arrived BOI 1831 in 1830.1 He was a wheelwright with CMS mission Waimate in 1831.1

Citations

  1. [S198] Florence KEENE, by this we conquer

William George Puckey

M, #16092, b. June 1835, d. 1917

Parents

FatherWilliam Gilbert Puckey (b. 1805, d. 28 March 1878)
MotherMatilda R Davis (b. 1815, d. 14 July 1884)
Pedigree Link

Family: Margaret

DaughterCora Matilda Puckey (b. 7 August 1867)
SonWilliam George Puckey+ (b. about 1870)

Biography

William George Puckey was born in June 1835 in Waimate, BOI, NZ, ESR has 1836 Kaitaia.1,2,3 He died in 1917, at age ~82.3

Citations

  1. [S198] Florence KEENE, by this we conquer
  2. [S208] Kaye DRAGICEVICH, The Matthews Family of Kaitaia
  3. [S743] Auckland Provincial Centennial Committee, Early Settlers Roll

James Davis

M, #16093, b. 1818, d. 1889

Parents

FatherRichard (Rev) Davis (b. 18 January 1790, d. 28 May 1863)
MotherMary Crocker (b. about 1788, d. 1 February 1837)
Pedigree Link

Family: Caroline Iselton (b. about 1818)

SonCharles Augustus Davis (b. 1841, d. 1862)
DaughterMary Emily Davis (b. 1843, d. 4 January 1928)
SonRichard Coleman Davis (b. about 1845)
SonJohn Noble Coleman Davis (b. 1849)
DaughterAnnie Maria Ellen Davis (b. 1854)
DaughterAlice Eliza Davis (b. 16 November 1856)
DaughterClara Eliza Alice Davis (b. about 1857)

Biography

James Davis was born in 1818 in ENG.1,2,3,4,5,6 He and Caroline Iselton were married on 2 March 1840 in Waimate, BOI, NZ, with mother.1,6 He died in 1889, at age ~71.3
Claimed 1015 acres granted 335 acres FK
NZGG 3 nov 1841 land claim 78a, Waimate
5 nov 1832 on Active to Sydney from BOI for education in Sydney. RMP
OLC Muriwhenua
Mangatete/James Davis
When Godfrey visited Kaitaia in 1843, James Davis, a
member of the missionary community, claimed, through his agent
William Puckey, a 1,000 acres Mangatete block. Davis, however,
believed this block contained 4,000-5,000 acres. Maori did
not dispute his claim. Taua, the sole seller, and Henare
Popota, a witness to the sale, confirmed his right to sell the
block, when they appeared before Godfrey. BRJK. James Davis immigrated to left England nov 1823 for NZ via Australia on the Brothers arrived BOI 15 aug 1824 in 1823 ESR has Hokianga.1,3 He was a storekeeper, Waimate in 1845.1,2

Citations

  1. [S198] Florence KEENE, by this we conquer
  2. [S592] Angela MIDDLETON, Pewhairangi Bay of Islands 1814-1845
  3. [S743] Auckland Provincial Centennial Committee, Early Settlers Roll
  4. [S835] NZ Government Gazette
  5. [S994] Barry Rigby and John Koning, Muriwhenua Land Claim (Wai-45) 1989
  6. [S1063] Demographic History of BOI section 3 marriages 1814 - 1899

William Davis

M, #16094, b. 1820

Parents

FatherRichard (Rev) Davis (b. 18 January 1790, d. 28 May 1863)
MotherMary Crocker (b. about 1788, d. 1 February 1837)
Pedigree Link

Biography

William Davis was born in 1820 in ENG 71 in 1892 JGOC.1,2,3,4 He and Mary Eleanor Norris were married on 21 January 1857 in Waimate, BOI.5
William Davis immigrated to left England nov 1823 for NZ via Australia on the Brothers arrived BOI 15 aug 1824 in 1823.1,2,4

Citations

  1. [S198] Florence KEENE, by this we conquer
  2. [S743] Auckland Provincial Centennial Committee, Early Settlers Roll
  3. [S194] Darry McCARTHY, The First Fleet of Auckland
  4. [S807] J J CRAIG, Jubilee Gathering of Old Colonists October 10 1892
  5. [S1063] Demographic History of BOI section 3 marriages 1814 - 1899

Catherine McLACHLAN

F, #16095, b. 1853, d. 9 June 1941

Parents

FatherDonald McLACHLAN (b. 1816, d. 1 January 1903)
MotherCatherine (b. 1825, d. 27 June 1920)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Catherine McLACHLAN was born in 1853 in Taita, Wellington, NZ.1 She and Tom Chamberlain were married. She died on 9 June 1941, at age ~88, in Wanganui, NZ.1

Citations

  1. [S704] PECK of TAITA, web site extensive trees

Caroline Iselton

F, #16096, b. about 1818

Parents

FatherIselton
MotherAnne (b. about 1790, d. 7 April 1854)
Pedigree Link

Family: James Davis (b. 1818, d. 1889)

SonCharles Augustus Davis (b. 1841, d. 1862)
DaughterMary Emily Davis (b. 1843, d. 4 January 1928)
SonRichard Coleman Davis (b. about 1845)
SonJohn Noble Coleman Davis (b. 1849)
DaughterAnnie Maria Ellen Davis (b. 1854)
DaughterAlice Eliza Davis (b. 16 November 1856)
DaughterClara Eliza Alice Davis (b. about 1857)

Biography

Caroline Iselton was born about 1818 in ENG.1,2 She and James Davis were married on 2 March 1840 in Waimate, BOI, NZ, with mother.1,3
Possibly Marella? or Marella may be a sister? FK. Caroline Iselton immigrated to ENG to BOI, NZ, in 1838 ESR has 1844 to Russell.1

Citations

  1. [S198] Florence KEENE, by this we conquer
  2. [S743] Auckland Provincial Centennial Committee, Early Settlers Roll
  3. [S1063] Demographic History of BOI section 3 marriages 1814 - 1899

Mary

F, #16097
Pedigree Link

Biography

Mary was born.1,2 She and Samuel (Dr) (Judge) McDonald Martin were married.

Citations

  1. [S198] Florence KEENE, by this we conquer
  2. [S592] Angela MIDDLETON, Pewhairangi Bay of Islands 1814-1845

Sophia Louisa Davis

F, #16098, b. 1830, d. 26 April 1915

Parents

FatherRichard (Rev) Davis (b. 18 January 1790, d. 28 May 1863)
MotherMary Crocker (b. about 1788, d. 1 February 1837)
Pedigree Link

Family: James Kemp (b. 3 August 1824, d. 2 May 1899)

SonFrancis James Kemp (b. 8 August 1855, d. 17 August 1923)
DaughterMary Edith Kemp (b. 1857)
SonCecil Richard Day Kemp+ (b. 1858)
DaughterCharlotte Kemp (b. 1860)
DaughterEthel Jane Kemp (b. 1862)
DaughterLouisa Jane Kemp (b. 1862)
SonRaymond Walter Kemp (b. 1865)
SonGerald Sydney Kemp (b. 1867)
DaughterGertrude Matilda Kemp (b. 1870)
SonAlan Kemp (b. 1889, d. 16 May 1890)

Biography

Sophia Louisa Davis was born in 1830 in Waimate, BOI, NZ, died aged 85 MIKK, ESR has 1825 maybe died at age 90?? BOIBAP1 has 1830.1,2 She and James Kemp were married on 25 October 1854 in Waimate, BOI, NZ.1 She died on 26 April 1915, at age ~85, in Kerikeri, BOI, NZ.3
Mother = Marianne BDMBOI

PPA Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 282, 7 May 1915, Page 4
Mrs. Sophia Louisa Kemp, a very old resident of the Hay of Islands, died at Keri Keri recently, at the age of 85 years. She was a daughter of one of the early missionaries at the Bay of Is. lands, the Rev. Richard Davis, who arrived there as far back as 1824. Deceased was married to the late James Kemp, and is survived by four sons and three daughters. A sister of Mrs. Kemp married Mr. E. M. Williams, and deceased therefore was an aunt of Mr. Norman Williams, manager at Auckland of the National Insurance Company. Sophia Louisa Davis was baptized on 11 April 1830 in Paihia, BOI, NZ.4

Citations

  1. [S198] Florence KEENE, by this we conquer
  2. [S627] Index to Anglican Baptisms, Burials & Marriages in the BOI
  3. [S295] MI's Kerikeri Church
  4. [S1062] Register 1153 BOI Baptisms 1823 - 1840

Elizabeth

F, #16099
Pedigree Link

Family: David Clarke (b. about 1812)

DaughterElizabeth Clarke (b. 1830)
DaughterLucy Clarke (b. 1835)
DaughterIsabella Clarke (b. 1837)
DaughterEmily Clarke (b. 1839)

Biography

Elizabeth and David Clarke were married.
Elizabeth immigrated to ENG to NZ on the Clifford arriving NZ 11/5/1842 in 1842.

David Clarke

M, #16100, b. about 1812
Pedigree Link

Family: Elizabeth

DaughterElizabeth Clarke (b. 1830)
DaughterLucy Clarke (b. 1835)
DaughterIsabella Clarke (b. 1837)
DaughterEmily Clarke (b. 1839)

Biography

David Clarke was born about 1812 in ENG.1,2,3 He and Elizabeth were married.
Worked with Edward BAIGENT MDL. David Clarke immigrated to ENG to NZ on the Clifford arriving NZ 11/5/1842 in 1842.3 He was a sawyer, Waimea South, Nelson in 1844.1

Citations

  1. [S554] papers past, Juror list 1844 Nelson
  2. [S857] Max D LASH, Nelson Notables 1840-1940
  3. [S116] various web sites, Shipping Lists