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Martin Phillip McDERMOTT

M, #28176, b. 5 February 1841, d. February 1899

Parents

FatherMartin McDERMOTT (b. about 1810)
MotherAnn (b. about 1813, d. 1 September 1888)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Martin Phillip McDERMOTT was born on 5 February 1841 in Russell, BOI, NZ.1,2,3 He and Unknown were married. He died in February 1899, at age ~58.4
Martin Phillip McDERMOTT was baptized on 21 February 1841 in Russell, BOI, NZ.1

Citations

  1. [S626] Church Book and Register of the Congregational Church, Kororareka, BOI, NZ
  2. [S743] Early Settlers Roll
  3. [S807] Jubilee Gathering of Old Colonists October 10 1892
  4. [S813] Early Settler Roll auckland Province with additional notes in pencil by Ak PL Librarian
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Thomas Runciman

M, #28177, b. about 1798, d. 21 November 1866

Parents

FatherJames Runciman (b. 15 August 1763)
MotherAgnes Herriot (b. 22 September 1760)
Pedigree Link

Family: Isabella Linton (b. 1800, d. 2 June 1880)

SonJohn Runciman (b. 1827)
SonJames Runciman (b. 5 August 1829, d. 23 July 1899)
DaughterJane Runciman (b. 28 April 1831, d. 1919)
DaughterAgnes Runciman (b. 2 April 1833)
SonJohn Runciman (b. 1 July 1836)
DaughterIsabel Runciman (b. 8 September 1840, d. 1928)
DaughterGeorgina Runciman (b. 29 January 1843)

Biography

Thomas Runciman was born about 1798 in Ayton, Berwickshire, SCT, died aged 66.1,2,3,4 He and Isabella Linton were married on 19 December 1828 in Ettrick, Selkirkshire, SCT.5 He died on 21 November 1866 in Drury, Waikato, NZ.5
PPA New Zealand Herald, Issue 952, 1 December 1866, Page 6
DEATH OF MR. THOS. RUNCIMAN, SENR.
Another old and respected settler has departed this life. In our issue of Thursday we briefly announced the fact of Mr. Thomas Runciman's death. That gentleman died on the morning of the 21st, at his residence on the Great South Road, after a short but pq.mful'illness of cancer in the mouth. Mr. Rdnoirhan 'left Selkirkshire, in Scotland, in March, 1839, arriving in Sydney in September of the same year. He aid not remain many months in- New South Wales, for in March, 1840, he arrived at the Bay of Islands, at which place he remained some twelve months and then settled at Wangarei. Heke's vpar in tfye North drove Mr. Bvmcinjw wife mMI-y 'other settlers from their farms, and he came up with the refugees, and remained m Auckland until 1860. In that year Mr. Runciman commenced farming at Drury, being the first European settler who attempted to reside; in that district. He lived i there till his death, and had : the gratification not only of seeing the district which he, as a backwoods pioneer, was the first to enter upon, become a tract of cultivated and smiling farms,but to have settled round him far and wide, sons and 'daughters' Tyho Hq.ve wok ifor'thetngelves independent and honourable positions among thepr fellovp colonists. Mr. Runciman died q,t'the ripe age of sixtyrfiye^Noy. Thomas Runciman immigrated to arrived Russell mar 1840 on the Nimrod in 1839.2 He was a carpenter, Wangarei in 1843.6

Citations

  1. [S626] Church Book and Register of the Congregational Church, Kororareka, BOI, NZ
  2. [S743] Early Settlers Roll
  3. [S813] Early Settler Roll auckland Province with additional notes in pencil by Ak PL Librarian
  4. [S1052] Register of Families 1849 Presbyterian Church Auckland
  5. [S798]
  6. [S1062] Register 1153 BOI Baptisms 1823 - 1840
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Isabella Linton

F, #28178, b. 1800, d. 2 June 1880
Pedigree Link

Family: Thomas Runciman (b. about 1798, d. 21 November 1866)

SonJohn Runciman (b. 1827)
SonJames Runciman (b. 5 August 1829, d. 23 July 1899)
DaughterJane Runciman (b. 28 April 1831, d. 1919)
DaughterAgnes Runciman (b. 2 April 1833)
SonJohn Runciman (b. 1 July 1836)
DaughterIsabel Runciman (b. 8 September 1840, d. 1928)
DaughterGeorgina Runciman (b. 29 January 1843)

Biography

Isabella Linton was born in 1800.1,2,3 She and Thomas Runciman were married on 19 December 1828 in Ettrick, Selkirkshire, SCT.4 She died on 2 June 1880, at age ~80.2,5
Isabella Linton immigrated to arrived Russell mar 1840 on the Nimrod in 1839.2

Citations

  1. [S626] Church Book and Register of the Congregational Church, Kororareka, BOI, NZ
  2. [S743] Early Settlers Roll
  3. [S1052] Register of Families 1849 Presbyterian Church Auckland
  4. [S798]
  5. [S813] Early Settler Roll auckland Province with additional notes in pencil by Ak PL Librarian
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Isabel Runciman

F, #28179, b. 8 September 1840, d. 1928

Parents

FatherThomas Runciman (b. about 1798, d. 21 November 1866)
MotherIsabella Linton (b. 1800, d. 2 June 1880)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Isabel Runciman was born on 8 September 1840 in Russell, BOI, NZ.1,2,3,4 She and William Carter were married. She died in 1928, at age ~88, in Auckland?, NZ.2
5 descendants in 1892 JGOC. Isabel Runciman was baptized on 11 April 1841 in Russell, BOI, NZ.1,4

Citations

  1. [S626] Church Book and Register of the Congregational Church, Kororareka, BOI, NZ
  2. [S743] Early Settlers Roll
  3. [S807] Jubilee Gathering of Old Colonists October 10 1892
  4. [S1052] Register of Families 1849 Presbyterian Church Auckland
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Walter William Curwood

M, #28180, b. 9 May 1841

Parents

FatherJohn Curwood (b. about 1810)
MotherElizabeth Ford (b. about 1810)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Walter William Curwood was born on 9 May 1841 in Russell, BOI, NZ.1,2
Walter William Curwood was baptized on 30 May 1841 in Russell, BOI, NZ.1

Citations

  1. [S626] Church Book and Register of the Congregational Church, Kororareka, BOI, NZ
  2. [S237] microfiche
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John Curwood

M, #28181, b. about 1810
Pedigree Link

Family: Elizabeth Ford (b. about 1810)

SonWalter William Curwood (b. 9 May 1841)
DaughterFrances Ann Curwood (b. 1843)
SonEbenezer Lawry Curwood (b. 13 September 1845)

Biography

John Curwood was born about 1810.1,2 He and Elizabeth Ford were married.
ESR2 has trader 1843. John Curwood immigrated to to Russell in 1840.2 He was a tailor, Russell in 1843.3 He was a tailor, Auckland in 1845.4

Citations

  1. [S626] Church Book and Register of the Congregational Church, Kororareka, BOI, NZ
  2. [S743] Early Settlers Roll
  3. [S627] Index to Anglican Baptisms, Burials & Marriages in the BOI
  4. [S1021] Register of Baptisms 1844-1972 Auckland area
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Elizabeth Ford

F, #28182, b. about 1810
Pedigree Link

Family: John Curwood (b. about 1810)

SonWalter William Curwood (b. 9 May 1841)
DaughterFrances Ann Curwood (b. 1843)
SonEbenezer Lawry Curwood (b. 13 September 1845)

Biography

Elizabeth Ford was born about 1810.1 She and John Curwood were married.

Citations

  1. [S626] Church Book and Register of the Congregational Church, Kororareka, BOI, NZ
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James Aberline

M, #28183, b. 6 May 1841

Parents

FatherJoseph Aberline (b. about 1810)
MotherMartha (b. about 1810)
Pedigree Link

Biography

James Aberline was born on 6 May 1841 in Russell, BOI, NZ.1,2
James Aberline was baptized on 6 June 1841 in Russell, BOI, NZ.1

Citations

  1. [S626] Church Book and Register of the Congregational Church, Kororareka, BOI, NZ
  2. [S813] Early Settler Roll auckland Province with additional notes in pencil by Ak PL Librarian
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John Smith

M, #28184, b. 30 June 1841

Parents

FatherJohn Smith (b. about 1810)
MotherAnn (b. about 1810)
Pedigree Link

Biography

John Smith was born on 30 June 1841 in Russell, BOI, NZ.1,2
John Smith was baptized on 8 August 1841 in Russell, BOI, NZ.1,2

Citations

  1. [S626] Church Book and Register of the Congregational Church, Kororareka, BOI, NZ
  2. [S813] Early Settler Roll auckland Province with additional notes in pencil by Ak PL Librarian
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John Smith

M, #28185, b. about 1810
Pedigree Link

Family: Ann (b. about 1810)

SonJohn Smith (b. 30 June 1841)
SonAlexander Smith (b. 1843)

Biography

John Smith was born about 1810.1 He and Ann were married.
There was a John SMITH who married Ngakeu 31 oct 1836 Waimate BOIMAR1. John Smith was a baker, Russell in 1843.2

Citations

  1. [S626] Church Book and Register of the Congregational Church, Kororareka, BOI, NZ
  2. [S813] Early Settler Roll auckland Province with additional notes in pencil by Ak PL Librarian
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Ann

F, #28186, b. about 1810
Pedigree Link

Family: John Smith (b. about 1810)

SonJohn Smith (b. 30 June 1841)
SonAlexander Smith (b. 1843)

Biography

Ann was born about 1810.1 She and John Smith were married.

Citations

  1. [S626] Church Book and Register of the Congregational Church, Kororareka, BOI, NZ
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John Adamson

M, #28187, b. 16 September 1843

Parents

FatherJohn Adamson (b. 1817)
MotherIsabella Nicholson (b. 1815)
Pedigree Link

Biography

John Adamson was born on 16 September 1843 in Russell, BOI, NZ.1,2,3
Note there was an inquest 30 jul 1847 for a John ADAMSON LAG. John Adamson was baptized on 29 October 1843 in Russell, BOI, NZ.1

Citations

  1. [S626] Church Book and Register of the Congregational Church, Kororareka, BOI, NZ
  2. [S827] Touching on Deaths - the first 300 plus inquests in Auckland
  3. [S813] Early Settler Roll auckland Province with additional notes in pencil by Ak PL Librarian
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Christopher Fulton

M, #28188, b. about 1810
Pedigree Link

Family: Anne Elizabeth (b. about 1815)

DaughterFrances Gertrude Fulton (b. April 1845)

Biography

Christopher Fulton was born about 1810.1,2 He and Anne Elizabeth were married.
Christopher Fulton immigrated to to Auckland in 1845.1,3 He was a Government Printer, Auckland in 1845.2

Citations

  1. [S743] Early Settlers Roll
  2. [S1021] Register of Baptisms 1844-1972 Auckland area
  3. [S813] Early Settler Roll auckland Province with additional notes in pencil by Ak PL Librarian
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Charles Baker

M, #28189, b. 25 September 1839

Parents

FatherDaniel Baker (b. 1805)
MotherNoa (b. about 1808, d. 16 June 1873)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Charles Baker was born on 25 September 1839 in Raoul Island.1 He and Susan Holland were married on 1 September 1868 in Auckland, NZ, registry office VGO.1
Went to sea on an American whaling ship around 1858 and also went to Australian gold rushes before working as a seaman for many years and then as a master of a number of ships mostly NZ Coastal traders. VGO.

Citations

  1. [S663] g g grand daughter
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Henry (Harry Baker KENINGSTON) Baker

M, #28190, b. 4 January 1847, d. 7 September 1935

Parents

FatherDaniel Baker (b. 1805)
MotherNoa (b. about 1808, d. 16 June 1873)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Henry (Harry Baker KENINGSTON) Baker was born on 4 January 1847 in Raoul Island.1 He and Georgina Holland were married in 1869 in Auckland, NZ.1 He and Addilla Selina McQUILLAN were married in 1933 in NZ.1 He died on 7 September 1935, at age 88, in Wanganui, NZ.1
Henry (Harry Baker KENINGSTON) Baker was a bridge builder.1 He married Georgina Holland in 1869 in AUCKLAND Henry left his wife Georgina, changed his name to "HARRY BAKER KENNINGSTON" he lived with Addilla Selina McQuillan.When Georgina Holland died 1st April 1933 Harry and Selina were married IN 1933.

Citations

  1. [S663] g g grand daughter
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George Baker

M, #28191, b. about 1841, d. 9 July 1877

Parents

FatherDaniel Baker (b. 1805)
MotherNoa (b. about 1808, d. 16 June 1873)
Pedigree Link

Biography

George Baker was born about 1841 in Raoul Island.1 He and Bridget O'Callahan were married on 5 November 1860 in Boston, USA.1 He died on 9 July 1877 in Boston, USA, drowned VGO.1
It seems at a young age he left NZ on a whaling ship. He married BRIDGET O'CALLAHAN ON THE 5TH NOVEMBER 1860 in BOSTON USA. Somewhat like his brother CHARLES he suffered the ironic fate of drowning on the 9 July1877 George was laid to rest in the Dorchester District of the City of Boston USA VGO.

Citations

  1. [S663] g g grand daughter
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Mary Eliza Baker

F, #28192, b. 12 February 1842, d. 16 June 1914

Parents

FatherDaniel Baker (b. 1805)
MotherNoa (b. about 1808, d. 16 June 1873)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Mary Eliza Baker was born on 12 February 1842 in Raoul Island.1 She and Thomas King were married about 1862 in Mangonui, Northland, NZ.1 She and Thomas Pymble were married in 1879 in NZ.1 She died on 16 June 1914, at age 72, in Auckland, NZ.1

Citations

  1. [S663] g g grand daughter
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Sarah Baker

F, #28193, b. 1844, d. 7 December 1889

Parents

FatherDaniel Baker (b. 1805)
MotherNoa (b. about 1808, d. 16 June 1873)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Sarah Baker was born in 1844 in Raoul Island died aged 53.1 She and George Kelly were married on 27 June 1862 in Mangonui, Northland, NZ, in her mother Noa's home VGO.1 She died on 7 December 1889, at age ~45, in Napier, NZ.1

Citations

  1. [S663] g g grand daughter
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William Baker

M, #28194, b. 1 December 1848, d. 20 September 1923

Parents

FatherDaniel Baker (b. 1805)
MotherNoa (b. about 1808, d. 16 June 1873)
Pedigree Link

Family: Ellen Jervis Woodcock

DaughterMabel Eliza Baker (b. 1874)
SonWilliam Henry Baker (b. 1876)
DaughterEthel Ellen Baker (b. 1877)
SonCharles Percy Baker (b. 1879)
SonSydney George Baker (b. 1881)
DaughterBertha Baker (b. 1885)
SonAllan Newman Baker (b. 1887)
DaughterLeslie Baker (b. 1889)
SonHarold Jerves Baker (b. 1890)
SonDaniel Baker (b. 1892)
DaughterOlive Myra Baker (b. 1893)

Biography

William Baker was born on 1 December 1848 in Mangonui, Northland, NZ.1,2 He and Ellen Jervis Woodcock were married on 11 September 1873 in Thames, NZ.1 He died on 20 September 1923, at age 74, in Thames, NZ.1
Lived many years in Thames. VGO
PPA Obituary New Zealand Herald, Volume LX, Issue 18511, 22 September 1923, Page 10
MR. WILLIAM BAKER. ? ' THAMES GOLDFIELD PIONEER. [BY TBT.EGBAPn.~-OWN correspondent.] " , THAMES." Friday. The death is announced of one of the old pioneers of the goldfield, Mr, William Baker, aged 75 years. Mr. Baker was born at Mangonui North in 1848, and arrived at Thames in 1868, where he has resided ever since. In the early days he followed the occupation of mine carpenter, and worked in that ? capacity in several of the principal mines here until bis appointment as manager of the Cambria mine in 1888, which position he held until the mine was exhausted. He was afterwards manager of several other wellknown mines, including the Saxon, Moanataiari and May Queen, and was retained by the Anglo Continental Company as advisory expert during the period of their operations in the district. He was a member of; the Hospital Board, the , Thames licensing bench and School of Mines Council, and has always taken a keen interest in public affairs. Ho leaves four sons, Messrs. W. H. Baker first assistant master, Thames High School, and formerly director of the School of Mines; S. G. Baker ; manager of the Moanataiari mine; H. J. Baker, accountant, Bank of New Zealand, Thames; and A. N. Baker, accountant of . the Bank of New Zealand, Oreymouth; fnd four daughters, Mrs. J. C. Beale arid Miss Mabel Baker, of Auckland; and Mrs. William Watson and Mian Olive Baker, of Thames.

Citations

  1. [S663] g g grand daughter
  2. [S813] Early Settler Roll auckland Province with additional notes in pencil by Ak PL Librarian
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Mary King

F, #28195, b. 5 January 1678

Parents

FatherJohn King (b. about 1646)
MotherUnknown
Pedigree Link

Family: Robert Wadman (b. 26 July 1681)

SonMartin Wadman+
DaughterElizabeth Wadman (b. 29 October 1716)

Biography

Mary King was born on 5 January 1678 in Horsington, SOM, ENG.1 She and Robert Wadman were married.

Citations

  1. [S704] web site extensive trees
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John King

M, #28196, b. about 1646
Pedigree Link

Family: Unknown

DaughterMary King+ (b. 5 January 1678)

Biography

John King was born about 1646 in Horsington, SOM, ENG.1 He and Unknown were married.

Citations

  1. [S704] web site extensive trees
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Unknown

F, #28197
Pedigree Link

Family: John King (b. about 1646)

DaughterMary King+ (b. 5 January 1678)

Biography

Unknown and John King were married.
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Elizabeth Wadman

F, #28198, b. 29 October 1716

Parents

FatherRobert Wadman (b. 26 July 1681)
MotherMary King (b. 5 January 1678)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Elizabeth Wadman was born on 29 October 1716 in Horsington, SOM, ENG.1 She and John Hissock were married on 5 November 1745 in Horsington, SOM, ENG.1

Citations

  1. [S704] web site extensive trees
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John Hissock

M, #28199, b. about 1712
Pedigree Link

Biography

John Hissock was born about 1712 in Horsington, SOM, ENG.1 He and Elizabeth Wadman were married on 5 November 1745 in Horsington, SOM, ENG.1

Citations

  1. [S704] web site extensive trees
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Robert Wadman

M, #28200, b. about 1628

Parents

FatherRobert Wadman (b. 6 January 1601)
MotherAgnes Pluckett (b. about 1605)
Pedigree Link

Family: Margaret Lambert (b. about 1632)

SonRobert Wadman+ (b. 26 July 1681)

Biography

Robert Wadman was born about 1628 in Horsington, SOM, ENG.1 He and Margaret Lambert were married.

Citations

  1. [S704] web site extensive trees
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