NZ pre 1846

early european contacts

Person Page 725

James Jury

M, #18110

Parents

FatherWilliam Oliver (b. 1832, d. 1877)
MotherEmily Jury (b. 29 January 1845, d. 31 December 1925)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Died young.

John Elliot

M, #18113, b. about 1740

Biography

John Elliot was born about 1740 in ENG.1,2
Wrote 'fictional' book on cannabilism based on experiences during voyages. PM. John Elliot was a seaman with Captain Cook on Resolution in 1772.1

Citations

  1. [S275] This Horrid Practice
  2. [S221] Into the Blue

Robert Pilcher

M, #18114, b. 22 April 1853, d. 2 January 1871

Parents

FatherGeorge Pilcher (b. 1820, d. 25 December 1891)
MotherEleanor (Helen) Harris (b. about 1819, d. 18 July 1882)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Robert Pilcher was born on 22 April 1853 in Wellington, NZ.1 He died on 2 January 1871, at age 17.1

Citations

  1. [S704] web site extensive trees

John F Atkins

M, #18115, b. about 1790

Biography

John F Atkins was born about 1790.1,2,3,4
1829 on ship Haweis when raided by maori off Whakatane, several crew killed and ATKINS taken prisoner PM
see also http://taurangahistorical.blogspot.com/2019/06/early-european-vessels-and-visitors-to.html. John F Atkins was a second officer on the Haweis in 1829.1

Citations

  1. [S275] This Horrid Practice
  2. [S276] Historical Records of NZ vol 1
  3. [S755] The Whale's Wake
  4. [S779] Blood and Tears

Anscow

M, #18116, b. about 1800

Biography

Anscow was born about 1800.1,2
Anscow was a trader Hokianga about 1835.1

Citations

  1. [S275] This Horrid Practice
  2. [S779] Blood and Tears

Stephen Pilcher

M, #18117, b. 7 January 1855, d. 26 January 1938

Parents

FatherGeorge Pilcher (b. 1820, d. 25 December 1891)
MotherEleanor (Helen) Harris (b. about 1819, d. 18 July 1882)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Stephen Pilcher was born on 7 January 1855 in Wellington, NZ.1 He and Janet Percy were married on 28 April 1888.1 He died on 26 January 1938, at age 83, in Hamilton, NZ.1

Citations

  1. [S704] web site extensive trees

Robert (John BULL) Williams

M, #18118, b. about 1800

Biography

Robert (John BULL) Williams was born about 1800.
Alias John BULL because of great strength FT. Robert (John BULL) Williams was whaling Otago in 1842.1

Citations

  1. [S195] Whaling in Southern Waters

Burchall

M, #18119, b. about 1800, d. 1839

Biography

Burchall was born about 1800. He died in 1839 in Whaler, PRICE's gang Otago.1

Citations

  1. [S195] Whaling in Southern Waters

Michael Burke

M, #18120, b. about 1810

Biography

Michael Burke was born about 1810.1
Lived Otago 1841 also a Patrick BURKE brother? FT.

Citations

  1. [S195] Whaling in Southern Waters

Patrick Burke

M, #18121, b. about 1810
Pedigree Link

Family: Mary Waiwehi

SonJohn Burke (b. about 1845)

Biography

Patrick Burke was born about 1810.1 He and Mary Waiwehi were married on 13 December 1844 in Otago possibly 1843?2
Lived Otago and Waikouaiti 1841 also a Michael BURKE a brother? FT. Patrick Burke immigrated to to Otago before 1843.1

Citations

  1. [S536] OASES database of early settlers to Otago.
  2. [S1056] The Weller's whaling station : the social and economic formation of an Otakou community, 1817-1850

Richard Burn

M, #18122, b. about 1810

Biography

Richard Burn was born about 1810.
Richard Burn was a whaler Moeraki, Otago in 1836.1

Citations

  1. [S195] Whaling in Southern Waters

Butler

M, #18123, b. about 1810

Biography

Butler was born about 1810.1
Living Otago 1839 FT.

Citations

  1. [S195] Whaling in Southern Waters

William Burrell

M, #18124, b. about 1810

Biography

William Burrell was born about 1810.
William Burrell was a whaler Otago in 1837.1

Citations

  1. [S195] Whaling in Southern Waters

P Byrnes

M, #18125, b. about 1810

Biography

P Byrnes was born about 1810.
Possibly Auckland 1842 ? APC. P Byrnes was a Headsman and Stonemason, Otago whaling station in 1836.1

Citations

  1. [S195] Whaling in Southern Waters