Samuel Gregory Harris was born on 17 July 1816 in Plymouth, DEVON, ENG.
1,2 He and
Mary Jane Brown were married on 26 July 1841 in New Plymouth, NZ.
3 He died on 15 August 1902, at age 86, in Wanganui, NZ.
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to New Plymouth from Wellington on the Brougham feb 1841 CCD
"Samuel Gregory Harris, Settler, Wanganui.
Born in 1816, near Plymouth, England, where he was educated, after engaging in farm-work for a few years Mr Harris came to New Zealand, landing in 1841, under engagement with the New Plymouth Company.
For two years he served as chairman on the survey staff in Taranaki, and was afterwards sawing wood in the bush till 1858, when he settled in Wanganui, securing a dairy-farm.
When the Maori war broke out he saw service with the Militia, taking part in Stewart's Redoubt and other engagements.
His town section in Wanganui was used for an artillery fort, which ultimately gave place to his present residence.
After the Maori troubles were settled, Mr Harris conducted a boardinghouse for many years in Wanganui, till failing health compelled him to retire.
Mr Harris, who was married on the 26th of July, 1841, has twelve children, and a large number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He has held various offices in the Wesleyan Church and different Sunday schools.
He is a life-long total abstainer and non-smoker, to which he attributes his wonderful constitution.
Samuel died aged 86, 4 years after Mary" PECK. Samuel Gregory Harris had person sources.
4 He immigrated to ENG to NZ on the Slains Castle arriving NZ 25/1/1841 on 14 September 1840.
5 He was an Agricultural Labourer in 1841.
5 He was a Surveyor's assistant in 1841.
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