Allan Cunningham
M, #10829, b. about 1795, d. 1839
Biography
Allan Cunningham was born about 1795 in ENG.
1,2,3,4,5,6 He died in 1839 in AUS.
7 Was New South Wales government botanist and visited NZ for 6 months in 1838. also arrived BOI around 20th sep 1826 on the Indian, and spent some time botanising. MW
was in Whangaroa nov 1826. JHO
returned to Sydney on the Herald leaving BOI 28 dec 1826.
son of a Scotsman, but born in ENG, kept notebooks of travels, mostly botanical JCDM. Allan Cunningham was in botanist in 1826.
8,7 Citations
- [S21] Letters From the Bay of Islands The story of Marianne WILLIAMS.
- [S18] WILLIMENT T M I
- [S411] BRIND of the Bay of Islands
- [S583] Early Travellers in New Zealand
- [S592] Pewhairangi Bay of Islands 1814-1845
- [S880] Te Hemara James HAMLIN 1803 - 1865
- [S54] New Zealand Explorers
- [S1] The Dictionary of New Zealand Biography vol 1
Joseph (Dr) Dalton Hooker
M, #10830, b. about 1810
Parents
Biography
Joseph (Dr) Dalton Hooker was born about 1810.
1,2,3 Joseph (Dr) Dalton Hooker was a p 397 in botanist, assistant surgeon on James Clark ROSS expedition.
4 Visited NZ in mid 1841 as asst surgeon on the HMS Erebus, spent 3 months in BOI. NT
COLENSO made several botanising trips with him and maintained conact for many years NMT
later knighted? NMT.
Citations
- [S54] New Zealand Explorers
- [S209] The MAIR Family
- [S592] Pewhairangi Bay of Islands 1814-1845
- [S1] The Dictionary of New Zealand Biography vol 1
Elizabeth (BATES) Batts
F, #10831, b. 1741, d. 1834
Parents
Biography
Elizabeth (BATES) Batts was born in 1741 in ENG died aged 93.
1 She and
James (Captain) Cook were married on 21 December 1762 in Barking, Essex, ENG.
2,3 She died in 1834, at age ~93, in ENG aged 93. She was buried in 1834 in Cambridge, ENG.
1 Citations
- [S221] Into the Blue
- [S1] The Dictionary of New Zealand Biography vol 1
- [S32] The Voyage of the Endeavour
James Cook
M, #10832, b. 13 October 1763, d. 24 January 1794
Parents
Biography
James Cook was born on 13 October 1763 in ENG.
1,2 He died on 24 January 1794, at age 30, in ENG murdered?
Drowned in transit from Poole to his Ship "Spitfire" win.
3,2 James Cook was a Commander in Royal Navy.
2 No issue win.
Citations
- [S32] The Voyage of the Endeavour
- [S248] http://www.winthrop.dk/WC03/WC03_167.htm
- [S221] Into the Blue
Daniel (Dr) Charles Solander
M, #10833, b. about 1735, d. 1782
Biography
Daniel (Dr) Charles Solander was born about 1735 in Sweden.
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 He died in 1782 in ENG.
4 Daniel was an assistant to Joseph BANKS on the 1st COOK voyage in 1769
born in Sweden and emigrated to England 1760.
very ill and died in Batavia 5 nov 1770 (doesn't agree with died ENG 1782 JC) TH. Daniel (Dr) Charles Solander was a botanist, COOK's expedition, also Surgeon? in 1769.
1,9,8 Citations
- [S7] From Tasman to Marsden
- [S9] The Bay of Islands
- [S13] Bretts Historical Series 1890
- [S196] Captain Cook in New Zealand
- [S252] Hauraki Contested
- [S567] Nelson Province 1642 -1842
- [S524] Explorers, Whalers & Tattooed Sailors
- [S819] Endeavour
- [S221] Into the Blue
John (Lieutenant) Gore
M, #10834, b. about 1730, d. 1790
Biography
John (Lieutenant) Gore was born about 1730 in Virginia, USA.
1,2,3,4,5 He died in 1790 in ENG.
1 Visited NZ in 1769 and again in 1777 with COOK and took over command of the expedition after first COOK was killed and then Charles CLERKE died of TB. John (Lieutenant) Gore was in Ships Captain, explorer, 2nd Ltnt on the Endeavour, in 1769.
6,5 Citations
- [S32] The Voyage of the Endeavour
- [S7] From Tasman to Marsden
- [S13] Bretts Historical Series 1890
- [S221] Into the Blue
- [S819] Endeavour
- [S1] The Dictionary of New Zealand Biography vol 1
Mary Maxton
F, #10835, b. 9 November 1851, d. 10 February 1892
Parents
Biography
Mary Maxton was born on 9 November 1851 in Wellington, NZ.
1 She and
William McKENZIE were married on 23 September 1878 in St Luke's Church, Greytown, Wairarapa, NZ.
1 She died on 10 February 1892, at age 40, in Carterton, Wairarapa, NZ.
1 Citations
- [S694] descendant
William McKENZIE
M, #10836, b. 1858, d. 1945
Biography
William McKENZIE was born in 1858.
1 He and
Mary Maxton were married on 23 September 1878 in St Luke's Church, Greytown, Wairarapa, NZ.
1 He died in 1945, at age ~87.
1 Citations
- [S694] descendant
Daniel (Dr) Pollen
M, #10837, b. 1813, d. 18 May 1896
Biography
Daniel (Dr) Pollen was born in 1813 in Kingsend, Dublin, IRL, age 79 in 1892 JGOC 82 when died.
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 He and
Jane Henderson Essex were married.
2 He died on 18 May 1896, at age ~83, in Avondale, Auckland, NZ.
9 Daniel (Dr) Pollen was a doctor, politics, Prime Minister 1875-76.
1 Notes Rod Henden wants details on which ship, dates and who accompanied him etc.
bought land in Russell in partnership with John KELLY WC
living Auckland early 1840's DM
1840 involved in establishing a bank in Russell PP1840
jul 1840 subscribed to the fund for making a road, BOI PP1840 BOI
13 descendants in 1892 JGOC. He immigrated to England then Sydney to Bay of Islands in January 1840 ESR and JGOC have 1839 to Russell on the Brig Martha.
1,7,9 Citations
- [S96] Information Wanted
- [S182] Recollections of a voyage to South Australia and New Zealand commenced in 1838
- [S354] series of lectures on Early NZ History to Otago Institute
- [S194] The First Fleet of Auckland
- [S570] N Z Gazette & Wellington Spectator
- [S572]
- [S743] Early Settlers Roll
- [S807] Jubilee Gathering of Old Colonists October 10 1892
- [S272] http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast
Mark Maxton
M, #10838, b. 17 September 1853, d. 13 July 1947
Parents
Biography
Mark Maxton was born on 17 September 1853 in Wellington, NZ.
1 He and
Elizabeth Tinney were married on 28 January 1882 in St Pauls, Wellington, NZ.
1 He died on 13 July 1947, at age 93, in Greytown, Wairarapa, NZ.
1 Citations
- [S694] descendant
Hannah King Hansen
F, #10839, b. 11 January 1817, d. 14 April 1907
Parents
Biography
Hannah King Hansen was born on 11 January 1817 in Oihi, Bay of Islands, NZ, Ron Martin has 1817, headstone has 1816.
age 78 in 1892 JGOC = 1814.
1,2,3,4,5,6 She and
George Clapham were married on 22 May 1837 in Paihia, Bay of Islands, NZ.
2,6,7 She and
Jeremiah (Charles) Letheridge were married on 25 November 1848 in Sydney, NSW, AUS.
2 She died on 14 April 1907, at age 90, in Purerua, BOI, NZ.
8,2,4,6 She was buried in April 1907 in Christ Church, Bay of Islands, NZ.
8 MI in Christ Church, Russell has, "Hannah LETHBRIDGE 1816 to 14-4-1907 - first white woman born in NZ at OIHI, B.O.I."
but according to Russell Museum pamphlet she was second white woman to be born and Dinah HALL was the first.
Settled Kerikeri after marriage.
Went to Sydney with husband and 3 children in 1845.
passenger on the Thistle from Auckland to Sydney 1845 MAR
married again in Sydney and returned to NZ about 1863 with second husband and daughter Hannah and her husband and child. Hannah King Hansen was baptized on 7 November 1819 in Oihi, Bay of Islands, NZ.
2,3 Citations
- [S60]
- [S22] The First Family
- [S627] Index to Anglican Baptisms, Burials & Marriages in the BOI
- [S743] Early Settlers Roll
- [S807] Jubilee Gathering of Old Colonists October 10 1892
- [S947] History Behind the Headstones . Christ Church Russell
- [S1063] Demographic History of BOI section 3 marriages 1814 - 1899
- [S52] Russell, Christ Church Cemetery
Jeremiah (Charles) Letheridge
M, #10840, b. 1812, d. 4 February 1867
Biography
Jeremiah (Charles) Letheridge was born in 1812 in Eng. died aged 60.
1,2,3,4,5 He and
Hannah King Hansen were married on 25 November 1848 in Sydney, NSW, AUS.
1 He died on 4 February 1867, at age ~55, in Te Puna, BOI, NZ.
1,2 He was buried in February 1867 in Oihi, BOI, NZ.
2,5 Jeremiah (Charles) Letheridge was in seaman, then farmer Purerua Peninsula.
1 MI for wife Hannah has LETHBRIDGE?
transported to Australia for 7 years, arrived 1837 aged 33.
went to NZ with wife about 1848.
note Ron MARTIN, HF, has death as 1881 in Purerua but MKI listing for burials at Oihi has Jeremiah LETHERIDGE died 4 feb 1867 aged 60 yrs. HF and MKI
ESR has Charles LETHERIDGE with wife Hannah HANSEN
10 descendants 1892 JGOC. He immigrated to to Russell in 1832 JGOC has arrived BOI 1826.
3,4 Citations
- [S22] The First Family
- [S644] A Most Noble Anchorage
- [S743] Early Settlers Roll
- [S807] Jubilee Gathering of Old Colonists October 10 1892
- [S828] MI and memorials Marsden Cross, Oihi, Rangihou Bay, BOI
James Alexander Turner
M, #10841, b. 1838, d. 10 February 1840
Biography
James Alexander Turner was born in 1838 died aged 2 years.
1 He died on 10 February 1840, at age ~2, in Russell, Bay of Islands, NZ.
1,2,3 He was buried in 1840 in Russell Churchyard, BOI, NZ.
2,3 Possibly son of Benjamin TURNER a former convict who came to the Bay of Islands in the 1830's and became a grogseller and land speculator.
Citations
- [S52] Russell, Christ Church Cemetery
- [S64] Russell Churchyard Burials
- [S947] History Behind the Headstones . Christ Church Russell
John (PINER) Poyner
M, #10842, b. about 1790, d. 1835
Biography
John (PINER) Poyner was born about 1790.
1,2 He and
Rowaia were married on 20 July 1830 in Paihia, BOI, NZ.
3 He died in 1835 in Russell, Bay of Islands, NZ.
4,5 He was buried in 1835 in Christ Church, Russell, Bay of Islands, NZ, 1st burial in new church graveyard.
4,5 A grog seller in Kororareka 1830's. Probably an escaped convict. Spent two years in a penal colony in Tasmania ORWI
first burial in the Christ Church cemetery Russell.
cost of internment added to fund for the new Christ Church in Russell, 1834
resident Russell abt 1835 JL. John (PINER) Poyner immigrated to to Russell from Sydney, probably on the Thalia, about 1824.
2,6 He was a grogseller in 1833.
7 Citations
- [S9] The Bay of Islands
- [S743] Early Settlers Roll
- [S1063] Demographic History of BOI section 3 marriages 1814 - 1899
- [S52] Russell, Christ Church Cemetery
- [S947] History Behind the Headstones . Christ Church Russell
- [S871] Kororareka & other essays
- [S50] Christ Church Kororareka, Russell
Daniel Poole
M, #10843, b. 1827, d. 18 March 1887
Biography
Daniel Poole was born in 1827 in England see notes.
1,2,3,4,5 He and
Dinah Hansen were married on 23 April 1850 in Paihia, Bay of Islands, NZ, by Rev Henry WILLIAMS.
1,6 He died on 18 March 1887, at age ~60, in Russell, Bay of Islands, NZ, see notes.
7,8,4 He was buried in March 1887 in Christ Church, Russell, Bay of Islands, NZ.
7 Daniel Poole was a Thames Waterman PRE 1844.
1 He was a boatman, Bay of Islands.
7 Headstone has date of death as 1896.
Ron MARTIN has birth year as 1818 and date of death as 18 mar 1887.
ERHA has date of death as 18 mar 1887 at gae 69 from general anasarca and dropsy from previous 18 months.
1857, Russell, signed letter to Captain McGREGOR 65th regt. MKI
"Daniel Poole is my second great grandfather, I see on your website it says he was born in 1827 in England see notes. I was wonder
How or If I can access these notes.
The date and exact location of his birth are a bit vague in my records and I am trying to track down more about his father Thomas Poole and I thought more details on Daniels Birth might shed some light. ERT. He immigrated to from LON, England to NZ, in 1844 ESR has 1840 to Russell.
1 Citations
- [S22] The First Family
- [S644] A Most Noble Anchorage
- [S771] descendant
- [S743] Early Settlers Roll
- [S947] History Behind the Headstones . Christ Church Russell
- [S1063] Demographic History of BOI section 3 marriages 1814 - 1899
- [S52] Russell, Christ Church Cemetery
- [S64] Russell Churchyard Burials
Dinah Hansen
F, #10844, b. 31 March 1831, d. 18 October 1910
Parents
Biography
Dinah Hansen was born on 31 March 1831 in Oihi (Hohi) Bay of Islands, NZ.
1,2,3,4 She and
Daniel Poole were married on 23 April 1850 in Paihia, Bay of Islands, NZ, by Rev Henry WILLIAMS.
5,6 She died on 18 October 1910, at age 79, in Bay of Islands, NZ, died of stroke.
1,7,3,4 She was buried in 1911 in Christ Church, Russell, Bay of Islands, NZ.
1,5 Dinah Hansen was a maternity nurse 1850 ON.
5 ERHA has year of death as 1910 Headstone has 1911. She was baptized on 8 May 1831 in Rangihoua, BOI, NZ.
2 Citations
- [S52] Russell, Christ Church Cemetery
- [S627] Index to Anglican Baptisms, Burials & Marriages in the BOI
- [S743] Early Settlers Roll
- [S947] History Behind the Headstones . Christ Church Russell
- [S22] The First Family
- [S1063] Demographic History of BOI section 3 marriages 1814 - 1899
- [S64] Russell Churchyard Burials
Amy Hansen
F, #10845, b. 1832, d. 9 September 1920
Parents
Biography
Amy Hansen was born in 1832 in Te Puna, BOI, NZ.
1,2,3,4,5,6 She and
William Baker were married on 9 August 1852 in Te Puna, BOI, NZ.
2,7,6,8,9 She died on 9 September 1920, at age ~88, in Russell, BOI, NZ.
1,2,5,6 She was buried in 1920 in Christ Church, Russell, Bay of Islands, NZ.
1,6 Need to prove right death date as also another A BAKER died 1887. probably one of the children
see Amy HANSEN doc on file. Amy Hansen was baptized on 14 October 1832 in Rangihoua, BOI, NZ.
2,4 Citations
- [S52] Russell, Christ Church Cemetery
- [S22] The First Family
- [S592] Pewhairangi Bay of Islands 1814-1845
- [S627] Index to Anglican Baptisms, Burials & Marriages in the BOI
- [S743] Early Settlers Roll
- [S947] History Behind the Headstones . Christ Church Russell
- [S70]
- [S813] Early Settler Roll auckland Province with additional notes in pencil by Ak PL Librarian
- [S1063] Demographic History of BOI section 3 marriages 1814 - 1899
William Baker
M, #10846, b. 1811, d. 5 March 1904
Biography
William Baker was born in 1811 in ENG ESR has 1824.
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 He and
Amy Hansen were married on 9 August 1852 in Te Puna, BOI, NZ.
9,2,5,7,10 He died on 5 March 1904, at age ~93, in Russell, BOI, NZ, need to prove exact date 1901? 1904?
11,12,5 He was buried in March 1904 in Christ Church, Russell, BOI.
5 The BAKER family descendants operated early stores along Russell waterfront.
"I am just discovering my husband Bill's interesting family history. He is of Baker descent, from Russell. William Baker is his Gt Gt Grandfather, married to Amy Hansen, grandchild of Captain Hansen. Your web site clarified a comment his Dad had said but didn't know the details of - that a distant grandparent was one of the first European women born in NZ. It was in fact Amy's oldest sister Hannah Hansen.
There was also some talk that Amy Hansen was part Maori but this doesn't seem possible.
Just wanted to let you know, your hard work was really appreciated by me.ALMA"
another descendant: Ray KING rayki2@clear.net.nz
note there was a baptism of a William Charles BAKER 26 feb 1842 aged 7 years at Totara with parents William and Tiokura. Possibly same William?
8 sep 1841 Land Claim no. 256 a,b,c Whangaroa NZGG
1852 living Moturoa. William Baker immigrated to to Whangaroa in 1835 BHS has 1833 ASGG also has 1833.
2,12,3,13 He was a trader in 1840.
1 He was a cooper in 1857.
14,2 He was a boat builder in 1868.
9,14 Citations
- [S418] Kaeo Museum
- [S70]
- [S13] Bretts Historical Series 1890
- [S835]
- [S947] History Behind the Headstones . Christ Church Russell
- [S948] researcher
- [S813] Early Settler Roll auckland Province with additional notes in pencil by Ak PL Librarian
- [S872] 1846 CENSUS of Northland
- [S22] The First Family
- [S1063] Demographic History of BOI section 3 marriages 1814 - 1899
- [S52] Russell, Christ Church Cemetery
- [S743] Early Settlers Roll
- [S945] Address to Sir George Grey
- [S98]
Thomas Hansen
M, #10847, b. 1818, d. 4 June 1894
Parents
Biography
Thomas Hansen was born in 1818 in Oihi, Bay of Islands, NZ, ESR has 1817.
1,2,3,4 He and
Elizabeth Huckstepp were married on 22 July 1839 in St Andrews Church, Sydney, NSW, AUS.
1,4 He died on 4 June 1894, at age ~76, in Russell, BOI, NZ.
5,1,4 He was buried in 1894 in Christ Church, Russell, Bay of Islands, NZ.
5,6,3,4 Grandson to Captain HANSEN of the Brig Active. Thomas farmed at Mimiwhangata.
BOIBDM has another Thomas HANSEN baptised 15 apr 1827 to same parents at Rangihoua. Did this Thomas die before 1827??
went to Sydney, Australia late 1830's and after marrying later returned to the BOI ERHA. Thomas Hansen was baptized on 7 November 1819 in Oihi, Bay of Islands, NZ.
1 He was a farmer, Mimiwhangata, Northland, NZ in 1880.
5 Citations
- [S22] The First Family
- [S627] Index to Anglican Baptisms, Burials & Marriages in the BOI
- [S743] Early Settlers Roll
- [S947] History Behind the Headstones . Christ Church Russell
- [S52] Russell, Christ Church Cemetery
- [S64] Russell Churchyard Burials
Maria Ann Greenway
F, #10848, b. 1837, d. 1919
Parents
Biography
Maria Ann Greenway was born in 1837 in Russell, Bay of Islands, NZ.
1,2,3 She died in 1919, at age ~82.
3 Maria Ann Greenway was baptized on 11 June 1837 in Bay of Islands, NZ.
2,4 She was a first government teacher in Russell. in 1865.
1 Citations
- [S52] Russell, Christ Church Cemetery
- [S627] Index to Anglican Baptisms, Burials & Marriages in the BOI
- [S743] Early Settlers Roll
- [S1062] Register 1153 BOI Baptisms 1823 - 1840
Hamlin Greenway
M, #10849, b. about 1828
Parents
Biography
Hamlin Greenway was born about 1828 in BOI?
Hamlin Greenway was a clerk in magistrates court.
1 Gave donation to the building fund for the new Christ Church in Russell, 1834 (Master Hamiln GREENAWAY)
related to James HAMLIN CMS missionary?
Citations
- [S52] Russell, Christ Church Cemetery
Elizabeth Lyon
F, #10850, b. 1795, d. 1888
Biography
Elizabeth Lyon was born in 1795.
1,2 She died in 1888, at age ~93, in Bay of Islands, NZ.
3 She was buried in 1888 in Christ Church, Russell, Bay of Islands, NZ.
4,2,3 Citations
- [S627] Index to Anglican Baptisms, Burials & Marriages in the BOI
- [S743] Early Settlers Roll
- [S947] History Behind the Headstones . Christ Church Russell
- [S52] Russell, Christ Church Cemetery