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George (Barnet BURNS) White

M, #10676, b. 1807, d. after 1859
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Family: Wikitoria TE Amotawa (b. about 1814)

Son(Waiti) White (b. 1831, d. about 1833)
Daughter(Waiti) White (b. about 1833, d. about 1835)
SonHori (George WHITE) Waiti+ (b. about 1835, d. 10 August 1898)

Biography

George (Barnet BURNS) White was born in 1807 in Liverpool, ENG, possibly born Scotland? JAM.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 He and Wikitoria TE Amotawa were married in 1831 in Poverty Bay, NZ.1 He died after 1859 in England.
Aka Hori WAITI JAM
left England 1827 to Rio then Sydney.
first arrived in NZ 1828 on the Brig Elizabeth with Captain BROWNE flax trading. Spent 8 months in NZ then returned to Sydney.
In 1829 went on the Darling to Mahia but on the way stopped, Kawhia, Mokau, Taranaki then thru Cook Straights to Mahia. Arrived Poverty Bay 16 may 1831. BURNS stayed Mahia until mar/apr 1832 trading flax, Stayed in NZ after his flax collected by Mr SIMS. .. Maori wife ... went to Povery Bay ... another pakeha at Werowero? BB
lived with Maori on East Coast. (MK)
1832 to Tolaga Bay to set up trading post. Stayed there about 3 years. JAM
left Poverty Bay about october 1834 on the Bardaster to Sydney 2 nov then to England early 1835. JAM
ESR has arrived Hokianga 1819. George (Barnet BURNS) White was in flax trader, Poverty Bay, in 1831.1,9 He immigrated to The Darling from Sydney in February 1831 first visit for 8 months in 1830.1 He emigrated from Sailed on Bardaster to Sydney then to England in 1834.1,10

Citations

  1. [S1] The Dictionary of New Zealand Biography vol 1
  2. [S4] The Penguin History of New Zealand
  3. [S92] A Brief Narrative of a New Zealand Chief
  4. [S511] Historic Poverty Bay
  5. [S8] John Horsman
  6. [S565] The Meeting Place
  7. [S755] The Whale's Wake
  8. [S743] Early Settlers Roll
  9. [S959] exhibit Wairoa Museum
  10. [S1090] The First Pakehas Around Wellington and Cook Strait 1803 - 1839
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Wikitoria TE Amotawa

F, #10677, b. about 1814

Parents

Father(Awhawee) Ihiri
MotherAria
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Family: George (Barnet BURNS) White (b. 1807, d. after 1859)

Son(Waiti) White (b. 1831, d. about 1833)
Daughter(Waiti) White (b. about 1833, d. about 1835)
SonHori (George WHITE) Waiti+ (b. about 1835, d. 10 August 1898)

Biography

Wikitoria TE Amotawa was born about 1814. She and Te Kani-a-TAKIRAU were married. She and George (Barnet BURNS) White were married in 1831 in Poverty Bay, NZ.1

Citations

  1. [S1] The Dictionary of New Zealand Biography vol 1
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(Awhawee) Ihiri

M, #10678
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Family: Aria

DaughterWikitoria TE Amotawa+ (b. about 1814)

Biography

(Awhawee) Ihiri was born.1
A Ngati Kahungunu chief.

Citations

  1. [S511] Historic Poverty Bay
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(Waiti) White

M, #10679, b. 1831, d. about 1833

Parents

FatherGeorge (Barnet BURNS) White (b. 1807, d. after 1859)
MotherWikitoria TE Amotawa (b. about 1814)
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Biography

(Waiti) White was born in 1831.1 He died about 1833 died in infancy.1
Probably had Maori name.

Citations

  1. [S511] Historic Poverty Bay
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(Waiti) White

F, #10680, b. about 1833, d. about 1835

Parents

FatherGeorge (Barnet BURNS) White (b. 1807, d. after 1859)
MotherWikitoria TE Amotawa (b. about 1814)
Pedigree Link

Biography

(Waiti) White was born about 1833 in Poverty Bay, NZ.1 She died about 1835 in Poverty Bay, NZ, died in infancy.1
Probably had Maori name.

Citations

  1. [S511] Historic Poverty Bay
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Hori (George WHITE) Waiti

M, #10681, b. about 1835, d. 10 August 1898

Parents

FatherGeorge (Barnet BURNS) White (b. 1807, d. after 1859)
MotherWikitoria TE Amotawa (b. about 1814)
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Family: Matiria

DaughterPeti
SonHirini
SonParatene
SonHori Patene
DaughterPeihana
SonPrince
DaughterAdelaide
DaughterPani Tapatapa

Biography

Hori (George WHITE) Waiti was born about 1835 in Poverty Bay, NZ.1 He and Matiria were married. He died on 10 August 1898.1
Born after Barnet BURNS had left the country. Adopted by Urungawera people, Settled East Coast. JAM.

Citations

  1. [S511] Historic Poverty Bay
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Joseph Burns

M, #10682, b. about 1805, d. 1848
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Family: Margaret

SonBurns (b. about 1842)
SonBurns (b. about 1843)

Biography

Joseph Burns was born about 1805 in Liverpool, ENG.1,2 He died in 1848 in executed for murder.1
Joseph Burns was a carpenter, boat builder, labourer.1 Any relation to Barnet BURNS ?
possibly murdrered 9 year old William MASON in Auckland, 1841 DBNZ p 280
jailed 13 apr 1844 for 3 months hard labour in Auckland "conduct bad" AKJAIL44. He immigrated to Arrived Mercury Bay july 1840 in the Buffalo. in 1840.

Citations

  1. [S1] The Dictionary of New Zealand Biography vol 1
  2. [S924] Return of prisoners confined in the Gaol at Auckland w/e 5 jul 1844
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Margaret

F, #10683

Parents

FatherUnknown
MotherUnknown
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Family: Joseph Burns (b. about 1805, d. 1848)

SonBurns (b. about 1842)
SonBurns (b. about 1843)
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Burns

M, #10684, b. about 1842

Parents

FatherJoseph Burns (b. about 1805, d. 1848)
MotherMargaret
Pedigree Link

Biography

Burns was born about 1842 in Mechanics Bay, Auckland, NZ.1,2 He and Rachel Archibald were married.
Need to prove marriage.

Citations

  1. [S1] The Dictionary of New Zealand Biography vol 1
  2. [S743] Early Settlers Roll
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Burns

M, #10685, b. about 1843

Parents

FatherJoseph Burns (b. about 1805, d. 1848)
MotherMargaret
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Biography

Burns was born about 1843 in Mechanics Bay, Auckland, NZ.1

Citations

  1. [S1] The Dictionary of New Zealand Biography vol 1
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Unknown

M, #10687
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Family: Unknown

DaughterMargaret+
DaughterSophia
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Unknown

F, #10688
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Family: Unknown

DaughterMargaret+
DaughterSophia
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Sarah Kennedy

F, #10691
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Family: John Busby (b. about 1795)

SonBusby (b. about 1800)
SonJames Busby+ (b. 7 February 1802, d. 15 July 1871)
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John Busby

M, #10692, b. about 1795
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Family: Sarah Kennedy

SonBusby (b. about 1800)
SonJames Busby+ (b. 7 February 1802, d. 15 July 1871)

Biography

John Busby was born about 1795 in SCT.1,2,3,4
John Busby was a mineral surveyor, civil engineer.5 Family shifted to Australia february 1824
august 1824 went from Australia to Stewart island in the Mermaid to attempt salvage of the Elizabeth Henrietta He was successful! NCB
NZGG 20 oct 1841 land claim no 310 original purchase J KEMP 1835 sold to James BUSBY on behalf og John BUSBY of NSW.

Citations

  1. [S615] Port Preservation
  2. [S835]
  3. [S1090] The First Pakehas Around Wellington and Cook Strait 1803 - 1839
  4. [S1120] Whaler by Providence
  5. [S1] The Dictionary of New Zealand Biography vol 1
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Busby

M, #10693, b. about 1800

Parents

FatherJohn Busby (b. about 1795)
MotherSarah Kennedy
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Biography

Busby was born about 1800 in Edinburgh, SCT.
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John Dow Busby

M, #10694, b. May 1834

Parents

FatherJames Busby (b. 7 February 1802, d. 15 July 1871)
MotherAgnes Dow (b. 1800, d. 1889)
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Biography

John Dow Busby was born in May 1834 in Waitangi, BOI, NZ.1
Born prematurely JL. John Dow Busby was baptized on 3 August 1834 in Waitangi, BOI, NZ.2,3

Citations

  1. [S9] The Bay of Islands
  2. [S627] Index to Anglican Baptisms, Burials & Marriages in the BOI
  3. [S1062] Register 1153 BOI Baptisms 1823 - 1840
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George Alexander Busby

M, #10695, b. about 1839

Parents

FatherJames Busby (b. 7 February 1802, d. 15 July 1871)
MotherAgnes Dow (b. 1800, d. 1889)
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Biography

George Alexander Busby was born about 1839 in Waitangi, BOI, NZ.1,2
George Alexander Busby was baptized on 1 December 1839 in Waitangi, BOI, NZ.2,3

Citations

  1. [S1] The Dictionary of New Zealand Biography vol 1
  2. [S627] Index to Anglican Baptisms, Burials & Marriages in the BOI
  3. [S1062] Register 1153 BOI Baptisms 1823 - 1840
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James Busby

M, #10696, b. about 1837

Parents

FatherJames Busby (b. 7 February 1802, d. 15 July 1871)
MotherAgnes Dow (b. 1800, d. 1889)
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Biography

James Busby was born about 1837 in Waitangi, BOI, NZ.1,2
James Busby was baptized on 4 January 1838 in Waitangi, BOI, NZ.2

Citations

  1. [S1] The Dictionary of New Zealand Biography vol 1
  2. [S627] Index to Anglican Baptisms, Burials & Marriages in the BOI
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Joseph Michael O'Connor

M, #10697, b. about 1853, d. 1936
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Biography

Joseph Michael O'Connor was born about 1853.1 He and Jessie Maxton were married in 1877 in Greytown, Wairarapa, NZ.1 He died in 1936.1

Citations

  1. [S694] descendant
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Agnes Busby

F, #10698, b. about 1842, d. 16 February 1847

Parents

FatherJames Busby (b. 7 February 1802, d. 15 July 1871)
MotherAgnes Dow (b. 1800, d. 1889)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Agnes Busby was born about 1842 in Victoria, BOI, NZ.1,2 She died on 16 February 1847 in BOI, NZ.3
Agnes Busby was baptized on 29 January 1843 in Paihia, BOI, NZ.1,2

Citations

  1. [S627] Index to Anglican Baptisms, Burials & Marriages in the BOI
  2. [S1062] Register 1153 BOI Baptisms 1823 - 1840
  3. [S272] http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast
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Mary Ann Streetin

F, #10699, b. about 1795, d. 18 October 1888
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Family: Henry (Harry) Bridger Buxton (b. about 1795, d. 27 November 1847)

DaughterSophia Streetin Buxton (b. about 1830, d. 18 May 1886)
SonJohn Parker Buxton (b. 1834, d. about 1865)
SonHenry (Harry) Buxton (b. 1836, d. 1868)
SonBridger Buxton (b. about 1837)
DaughterMartha Buxton (b. 1838, d. 1839)

Biography

Mary Ann Streetin was born about 1795 in England died aged 93 yrs BOLCEM.1,2,3 She and Henry (Harry) Bridger Buxton were married about 1827 in Stoke Newington, Middlesex, ? ENG.1 She died on 18 October 1888 in Thorndon, Wellington, NZ.1,4 She was buried in October 1888 in Bolton Street Cemetery, Wellington.4
Mary Ann Streetin was a teacher, school mistress.1,3 She immigrated to from ENG to Wellington in the Adelaide arriving 7 march 1840 on 18 September 1839.5,6

Citations

  1. [S1] The Dictionary of New Zealand Biography vol 1
  2. [S399] No Simple Passage
  3. [S851] The Making of Wellington 1800-1914
  4. [S905]
  5. [S217] Historic Throndon
  6. [S116] Shipping Lists
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Henry (Harry) Bridger Buxton

M, #10700, b. about 1795, d. 27 November 1847
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Family: Mary Ann Streetin (b. about 1795, d. 18 October 1888)

DaughterSophia Streetin Buxton (b. about 1830, d. 18 May 1886)
SonJohn Parker Buxton (b. 1834, d. about 1865)
SonHenry (Harry) Buxton (b. 1836, d. 1868)
SonBridger Buxton (b. about 1837)
DaughterMartha Buxton (b. 1838, d. 1839)

Biography

Henry (Harry) Bridger Buxton was born about 1795 in England.1,2,3,4,5,6 He and Mary Ann Streetin were married about 1827 in Stoke Newington, Middlesex, ? ENG.7 He died on 27 November 1847 in Wellington, NZ.7,8 He was buried in November 1847 in Bolton Street Cemetery, Wellington.8
BOLCEM
Inscription on Tombstone
In loving memory of Harry Bridger BUXTON, died 27 November 1847, and of his sons: John Parker BUXTON, whose remains are interred at Castlepoint, also of his dau, Sophia Streekin BUXTON, died 18 May 1886, and of Martha BUXTON, who died at sea, and Bridger BUXTON, who died in England, both in infancy, and lastly of Mary Ann BUXTON, wife, mother, and widow, who outlived all her family and died 19 October 1888, in the 93rd year of her age. Henry (Harry) Bridger Buxton immigrated to ENG to NZ on the Adelaide arriving NZ 7/3/1840 on 18 September 1839.7 He was a gardener, Thorndon Flat, teacher in 1842.7,3,5

Citations

  1. [S80] List of Directors NZ Land Coy, petition
  2. [S217] Historic Throndon
  3. [S314]
  4. [S308] The Birth of a City Wellington 1840 - 1843
  5. [S399] No Simple Passage
  6. [S851] The Making of Wellington 1800-1914
  7. [S1] The Dictionary of New Zealand Biography vol 1
  8. [S905]
Compiler: Tony Christiansen
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