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Hannah was born about 1825. She and Acher Asher were married.

Benjamin Asher was born in April 1847 in Auckland, NZ.¹ He died on 21 June 1848, at age 1, in Shortland St, Auckland, NZ.¹

Sarah Ann Langford was born in 1840 in Auckland, NZ.^1,2 She died on 19 June 1848, at age ~8, in NZ.³

Harriet Langford was born in 1843 in Auckland, NZ.¹ She died on 16 July 1848, at age ~5, in NZ.^2,1

Harriet Langford was baptized on 26 March 1843 in Auckland, NZ.¹

Edward Richard Langford was born on 22 November 1844 in Auckland, NZ.^1,2 He died on 19 July 1848, at age 3, in Auckland, NZ.¹

Daily Southern Cross V2 issue 84 23 nov 1844 LANGFORD a son. Edward Richard Langford was baptized on 2 February 1845 in Wesleyan Chapel, Auckland.²

Susanna Augusta Green was born about 1815.¹ She and Thomas (Captain) Ringrose Atkyns were married. She and Frederick Ward Merriman were married in 1850 in Auckland, NZ.²

Of Kilmainham Castle, Co Tipperary, IRL. Susanna Augusta Green immigrated to to Auckland, NZ, in 1843.³

Caroline Barbara Ringrose Atkyns was born on 9 December 1848 in Auckland, NZ, St Paul Reg Bdm births p8.^1,2 She and Alfred William Gilles were married.

Grace Hannyngton was born on 16 February 1813 in Dungannon Castle, Dungannon, IRL.^1,2,3 She and Charles Whybrow Ligar were married on 21 April 1837 in St Mary's Church, Dublin, IRL.³ She died on 20 April 1868, at age 55, in Melbourne, VIC, AUS.⁴

Originally a passenger on the Prince Rupert which sailed from England 14 may 1841 but wrecked Cape Town sep 1841, BECO
PPA New Zealand Herald, Volume V, Issue 1402, 15 May 1868, Page 2
DEATH.
LIGAR.?At Melbourne, on April 20, at 41 Albert-street, Grace, the beloved wife of Charles Whybrow Ligar, sur-veyor-general, aged fifty-seven. Grace Hannyngton immigrated to arrived Auckland 8 dec 1841 in the Antilla from Cape Town in 1841.^2,1

Mary Charlotte Ligar was born in 1844 in NZ.¹ She died on 21 April 1849, at age ~5, in Auckland, NZ.^1,2,3,4

Charles Edward Ligar was born about 1838 died aged 11.^1,2 He died on 24 April 1849 in Auckland, NZ.^1,3,4

Charles Edward Ligar immigrated to arrived Auckland 8 dec 1841 in the Antilla from Cape Town in 1841.^1,2

George Collins Levey was born about 1840.¹ He and Euphemia Dalton Ligar were married in 1863 in VIC, AUS.¹ He and Mary Elizabeth Parker were married in 1876 in VIC, AUS.¹

Agnes Hoyes Panton was born on 3 November 1848.^1,2 She died on 13 December 1849, at age 1, in Auckland, NZ.¹

Agnes Hoyes Panton immigrated to arrived Auckland 1849. She was baptized on 11 February 1849.²

Jane Craig Panton was born on 17 April 1847.¹ She died on 6 October 1848, at age 1, in at sea.¹

Jane Craig Panton was baptized on 30 May 1847.¹

Charles Thomas Preece was born in 1847 in Thames, NZ.¹ He died on 27 August 1849, at age ~2, in Ahikereru.^2,1

George Augustus Preece was born in 1845 in Thames, NZ.^1,2 He died on 11 July 1925, at age ~80, in Palmerston North, NZ.^1,2

PPA Manawatu Standard, Volume XLV, Issue 186, 11 July 1925, Page 9
PASSING OF A PIONEER
DEATH OF CAPTAIN PREECE. VETERAN OF THE MAORI WAR. It is with very deep regret that we announce the passing of one of Palmerston North?s most prominent citizens and one of the beet known Maori War veterans in New Zealand ?Captain George. Augustus Preece, whose death occurred at his late 'residence, 49 Fitzherbert street, at 3 o?clock this morning. It was in December, 1892, that lib" came to Palmerston North and until eighteen months ago ho had been actively engaged in the business life of the community. His long residence in the town had won for him the esteem and respect of a large circle of friends, who will sincerely mourn the passing of a good and true friend and a brave soldier.

Captain Preece?s career was a most interesting His father. Mr Janies Preece, who was born at Hereford, England. came to New Zealand as a missionary under the Rev. Samuel Marsden, in February, 1831, landing at Paihia. in the Bay of Islands. It was two years later that he married Miss Mary Ann Williams, of Clifton, England, who was also a missionary, at Keri Kcri, Bay of Islands, this being the second marriage of white people be celebrated in New Zealand. The late Captain Preece was born on November 6, 1845, at Coromandel. At the age of 17 he was appointed interpreter to the English forces, being a very fine Maori linguist, one of' the best in New Zealand. In the East Coast campaign be was attached to Colonel James Eraser?s forces?consisting of Hawke's Bay military settlers, Colonial Defence Force, Forest Rangers and Taranaki military settlers ? as interpreter with the ran If* of ensign on tile'- staff, from August, 1865. to tho latter end of 1867 At this time lie was also holding an appointment in the Civil Service in conjunction with his military dules, and served in the field at the East Const. Poverty Bay, Wairoa and Napier districts. He was present at all the principal engagements against the rebel natives during that period. In July, 1868, on Te Kooti's escape from the Chatham Islands, ho was again attached to the forces as ensign, and served in several expeditions and engagements, and was mentioned in despatches After the Poverty Bay massacre in November, 1868. lie was appointed lieutenant in command of the Wairoa Native Contingent, and accompanied Major Ropata to Poverty Bay, and was present at the taking of the enemy?s position at Makarelu and at the first attack on Ngatnpa, and was mentioned in despatches bv Colonel Whitmore and afterwards awarded the New Zealand Cross for this service. The cross, which is regarded as the most rare and distinguished military decoration in the world, was substituted by Queen Victoria for the V.C. Colonel Whitmore?s words when he recommended the Cross's bestowal on Captain Preece were: ?For personal bravery when attached to Major Ropata as interpreter at the first attack on Ngatapa. J 1 is behaviour was so brilliant as- to elicit the admiration of Major Ropata, who, on the day following, recommended him for special reward, with the complimentary remark that with two or three men like Preece he would have broken into the pah.? Captain Preece served under Colonel (afterwards General) Whitmore through the East and West Coast and Urewcra campaigns of 1868 and 1869. being mentioned in despatches, and also served under Colonels Herrick and Mac Donnell in Taupo and Tapapa, where he was mentioned three times in despatches and was promoted to the rank of captain in February of 1876. lie commanded the Native Contingent in tho Urewcra country in many expeditions from April, 1870, to May, 1872. when Te Kooli finally escaped into the King Country with only nine followers, the last engagement having been fought at Mangaonc, near Lake Waikaremoana. Captain Preece again received the special thanks of the Government.

In 1873 he was appointed sub-inspector in the Armed Constabulary Forth, and remained in .that force until May of 1877, when he was re-appointed to the Civil Service, retaining rank in the New Zealand Militia to the time of his death. On the conclusion of tho troublous Maori War days, Captain Preece was appointed to tho judicial department at Wairoa, Hawke?s Bay; laier he was Magistrate at Opotiki, Bay of Plenty, and also at Napier for twelve years, and later, for a number of years, at Christclufrch. He retired in 1883. , .

Thirty-three years back be arrived in Palmerston North, where lie remained up to the time of his death, and during all those years lie contributed, by bis foresight and energy, much to the progress and welfare of this now thriving town. Hydro-elec-tricity was one thing he always took a tremendous interest in ; indeed, he was one of its first advocates in Palmerston North. He had pamphlets published concerning it. and pushed forward the work when ,in its infancy. Very invaluable help and advice he gave to Mr Evan Parry, chief electrical engineer before Mr Birks. Captain Preece was also for many years an active member of (he Chamber of Commerce.

It is interesting to recall that he was one of tho last remaining godsons of George Augustus Selwyn, the first Anglican Bishop of New Zealand. Ho leaves a family of three daughters and two sons. One of his sons was killed at Gallipoli in the historic action on August 8. 1915. ? The funeral, which will be military in character, will cave deceased?s late residence in Fitzherbert street at 1.15 p.m. on Monday for All Saints? Church, and thence to the Palmerston North, cemetery.

Mary Ann Preece was born in 1839 in Maraetai, Auckland, NZ.¹ She and Martin H Payne were married. She died in 1876, at age ~37.¹

Alfred A Preece was born in 1844 in Maraetai, NZ.¹ He died in 1916, at age ~72.¹

Samuel Marsden Preece was born in 1842 in Maraetai, NZ.¹ He died on 6 January 1890, at age ~48.^1,2

Charles Gibson Turton was born on 14 November 1841 in Papahutewai, Kawhia.¹

Charles Gibson Turton was baptized in 1843.¹

Hanson Turton was born on 8 October 1843 in Beecham Dale, Kawhia.¹

Hanson Turton was baptized in October 1843 in Aotea.¹