NZ pre 1846

early european contacts

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J Davies

M, #30476, b. about 1790

Biography

J Davies was born about 1790.
J Davies immigrated to to Waimate, BOI, in 1824.1

Citations

  1. [S743] Early Settlers Roll

Hugh Davis

M, #30477, b. about 1815

Biography

Hugh Davis was born about 1815.1
Hugh Davis immigrated to to Auckland in 1842.1

Citations

  1. [S743] Early Settlers Roll

J P Davis

M, #30478, b. about 1815

Biography

J P Davis was born about 1815.1
J P Davis immigrated to to Auckland in 1841.1

Citations

  1. [S743] Early Settlers Roll

Ann

F, #30479, b. about 1824, d. July 1912
Pedigree Link

Biography

Ann was born about 1824 died aged 88.1 She and William Blunt were married. She and Benjamin Lines were married in 1877 in Christchurch, NZ.1 She died in July 1912 in Christchurch, NZ.1

Citations

  1. [S442] index

Guiseppe De FRANS

M, #30480, b. about 1815

Biography

Guiseppe De FRANS was born about 1815.
Guiseppe De FRANS immigrated to to Auckland in 1840.1

Citations

  1. [S743] Early Settlers Roll

John Delford

M, #30481, b. about 1810

Biography

John Delford was born about 1810.1
John Delford immigrated to to Russell, BOI, in 1842.1

Citations

  1. [S743] Early Settlers Roll

Henry George Dennier

M, #30482, b. about 1815

Biography

Henry George Dennier was born about 1815.1
Henry George Dennier immigrated to to Auckland in 1844.1

Citations

  1. [S743] Early Settlers Roll

A Derby

M, #30483, b. about 1780

Biography

A Derby was born about 1780.1
A Derby immigrated to to Thames in 1818.1

Citations

  1. [S743] Early Settlers Roll

Francis Humphrey

M, #30484, b. about 1740, d. 17 December 1773

Biography

Francis Humphrey was born about 1740 in Eng?1 He died on 17 December 1773 in Queen Charlotte Sound killed by Maori.1
In APL but not other lists? Francis Humphrey was a Quartermaster on the Adventure in 1773.1

Citations

  1. [S779] Blood and Tears

James More

M, #30485, b. about 1780, d. December 1809

Biography

James More was born about 1780.1 He died in December 1809 in murdered at Whangaroa on the Boyd.1

Citations

  1. [S779] Blood and Tears

Harriet Laeta (Loeta) Halse

F, #30486, b. 11 May 1857, d. 18 February 1861

Parents

FatherWilliam Halse (b. 25 May 1817, d. 13 April 1882)
MotherHarriet Wood (b. 25 March 1837, d. 10 April 1913)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Harriet Laeta (Loeta) Halse was born on 11 May 1857 in New Plymouth, NZ.1,2 She died on 18 February 1861, at age 3, in New Plymouth, NZ.1,2 She was buried in February 1861 in St May's Churchyard, New Plymouth, NZ.1

Citations

  1. [S955] Puke Ariki
  2. [S227] BDM on line indices

John Rawton

M, #30487, b. about 1790, d. October 1821

Biography

John Rawton was born about 1790 in CON, USA.1 He died in October 1821 in Fiordland, NZ.1
Note different references have different names with 4 killed and two escape but have extra names!
borther is William (RAWTON) RAWSON ? John Rawton was a sealer from General Gates in 1821.1

Citations

  1. [S779] Blood and Tears

James White

M, #30488, b. about 1790, d. October 1821

Biography

James White was born about 1790 in New London, Connecticut, USA.1 He died in October 1821 in Preservation Inlet, NZ, murdered and eaten by Maori.1
Note different references have different names with 4 killed and two escape but have extra names! James White was a sealer from General gates in 1821.1

Citations

  1. [S779] Blood and Tears

Captain James

M, #30489, b. about 1780

Biography

Captain James was born about 1780.1
3 mar 1829 Haweis attacked by maori and three seaman murdered. APL. Captain James was a Captain of Haweis in 1829.1

Citations

  1. [S779] Blood and Tears

George

M, #30490, b. about 1790

Biography

George was born about 1790.1
While at Hicks Bay attacked and held captive by Maori but survived. His partner? TAYLOR murdered. APL. George was a trader Hick's Bay in 1829.1

Citations

  1. [S779] Blood and Tears

Captain Shaw

M, #30491, b. about 1790

Biography

Captain Shaw was born about 1790.1,2
Ship pillaged by Maori march 1834 at Cloudy Bay then Kapiti APL. Captain Shaw was a Captain of Harlequin in 1834.1,2

Citations

  1. [S779] Blood and Tears
  2. [S1090] The First Pakehas Around Wellington and Cook Strait 1803 - 1839

Captain Young

M, #30492, b. about 1800

Biography

Captain Young was born about 1800.1
10 august 1834 ship pillaged by Maori near D'Urville island APL. Captain Young was a Captain of Mary and Elizabeth in 1834.1

Citations

  1. [S779] Blood and Tears

George Didsbury

M, #30493, b. about 1839, d. 20 April 1893

Parents

FatherHenry Didsbury (b. about 1800)
MotherLucy Hammond (b. about 1799, d. 1863)
Pedigree Link

Family: Fanny Woolfield (b. about 1838, d. 1866)

DaughterEmma Louisa Didsbury (b. 1866)

Biography

George Didsbury was born about 1839 in NSW, AUS.1,2,3,4 He and Fanny Woolfield were married on 31 January 1865 in Auckland, NZ.5,6 He and Martha Holmden were married in 1868 in Auckland, NZ.5 He died on 20 April 1893 in Wellington, NZ.4,5
PPA Ashburton Guardian, Volume XIV, Issue 2953, 21 April 1893, Page 2
MR GEQRGE DIDSBCJRY, GOVERNMENT PRINTER.
Wellington, April 20. Mr George Didsbury, the Government Printer, died this evening. Mr Didsbury was born in New South Wales, and in infancy brought to New Zealand by his parents, who settled at Koreka, Bay of Islands, then the oily town In the colony. He served his ap. prcnticeship in the printing establishment of Messrs Williamson and Wilson, proprietors of the " New Ze&lander " newspaper, Auckland, and was appointed Government printer in 1805. In business circles he was well known as a director of I the Gear Meat Company and the Palmers, ton North Gas Company. He leaves a widow and family, five sons and two daughters, most of whom are grown up. |
PPA Taranaki Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 9678, 21 April 1893, Page 2
OBITUARY.

DEATH OF MR GEORGE DIDSBURY,
(per press association) Wellington, April 21. Mr George Didsbury, Government Printer, died last night, after a short illness, aged 54 years.
The above announcement will be read with regret by a large number in New Plymouth, for Mr George Didsbury had made many friends here during his frequent visits to the place. The deceased gentleman was born at the Bay of Islands about the year 1839, his parents coming to tho colony about the time Governor Hobson arrived to annex New Zealand to the British Empire. We have heard him say he was present in infantile form at the signing of the Treaty of Wailangi. His parents came to Auckland when the seat of Government was established there, and they apprenticed their son to the proprietors of the New Zealander, where ge learnt his trade as a printer. W hen the Government Printing Office was first established in Auckland, about the year 1864, Mr Joseph Wilson was appointed Printer; but on the removal of tho seat of Government to Wellington, that gentleman resigned, and Mr Didsbury succeeded to the office, which position he held up to the time of his death. Mr Didsbury was very much respected; he was of a kindly disposition, and had most amiable qualities; and his death will be regretted by a wide circle of friends. George Didsbury immigrated to to BOI in 1840.4,1,6 He was a Government Printer in 1870.4

Citations

  1. [S743] Early Settlers Roll
  2. [S807] Jubilee Gathering of Old Colonists October 10 1892
  3. [S885] The Emigrants
  4. [S272] http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast
  5. [S227] BDM on line indices
  6. [S813] Early Settler Roll auckland Province with additional notes in pencil by Ak PL Librarian

Fanny Woolfield

F, #30494, b. about 1838, d. 1866
Pedigree Link

Family: George Didsbury (b. about 1839, d. 20 April 1893)

DaughterEmma Louisa Didsbury (b. 1866)

Biography

Fanny Woolfield was born about 1838 died aged 28.1,2 She and George Didsbury were married on 31 January 1865 in Auckland, NZ.2,3 She died in 1866 in Auckland, NZ.2
PPA
Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXIII, 11 June 1929, Page 4
The death has occurred of a much respected pioneer resident of Wellington, Mrs George Didsbury, widow of the late Mr G. Didsbury (formerly. Head Government Printer), in her eighty-eighth year (reports "The Post'"). Mrʹ Didsbury, who lived on Wellington terrace for a great many was well known for her kindness and hospitality in former days, when other 'l'errace families, including those... ?'i Mr Beihunc.' Captain Edwin. Dr. "aiding, Mr Barraud, Mr W. T. L. Travel's.. Mr Holmes, and others, all met happily at each other's, (mint's; and the "simple life" was a very happy one. The old friends .who remain ,v n*l have many kind thoughts of the late Mrs Didsbury, whose, personality was of the line old" school. Her maiden name was flolnulen, and she was born at Lewes, London, in 1841, and came u> Auckland in 1859. After residing there for a time, she went to New Plymouth and when the Maoris became troublesome in that district, she and others were sent to Nelson until conditions became more settled. Later she returned lo Taranaki, and then to Auckland. In 1868 she married Mr Didsbury, and on the 'Œ'eat of Government being removed to Wellington, came here. Mrs Didsbury It ives a step-daughter, Mr 11. W. Moss (now on her way to London), and a familv of four sons and one daughter. The sons arc .Messrs 11. M. Didsbury (Auckland manager for the New Zealand Insurance Company), P. G. Didsbury (engineer-draughtsman at the Cinnob'ar mining work's at Kaikohe, Auckland). K. J. Didsbury (who. is farming in the Eketaliuna district), and IT. (i. Didsbury (Wellington manager of the Standard Insurance Company). Miss Eileen Didsbury, of Wellington, is her only daughter.

Citations

  1. [S885] The Emigrants
  2. [S227] BDM on line indices
  3. [S813] Early Settler Roll auckland Province with additional notes in pencil by Ak PL Librarian

Peter Dignan

M, #30495, b. 1846, d. 1922

Parents

FatherPatrick (Hon) Lynch Dignan (b. 1813, d. 20 October 1894)
MotherMary Ann Derrom (b. 7 December 1826, d. 30 May 1904)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Peter Dignan was born in 1846 in Auckland, NZ.1 He died in 1922, at age ~76.1

Citations

  1. [S743] Early Settlers Roll

Ruff

M, #30496, b. about 1800

Biography

Ruff was born about 1800.1
Was on the Alligator sep 1834 during rescue of Harriet survivors APL. Ruff was a Captain of the forecastle on the Alligator in 1834.1

Citations

  1. [S779] Blood and Tears

William Beard

M, #30497, b. about 1810
Pedigree Link

Family: Ann (b. about 1815)

DaughterJane Beard (b. September 1840)

Biography

William Beard was born about 1810.1 He and Ann were married.

Citations

  1. [S732] Samuel Ironside in New Zealand 1839-1858

Mary Ann Baldick

F, #30498, b. October 1838

Parents

FatherGeorge Baldick (b. about 1810, d. 1840)
MotherMary Ann Sharwood (b. 1814, d. 1884)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Mary Ann Baldick was born in October 1838 in Sydney, NSW, AUS.1
Mary Ann Baldick immigrated to Sydney to Port Underwood in the Hope in June 1840. She was baptized on 25 December 1840 in Cloudy Bay, NZ.1

Citations

  1. [S732] Samuel Ironside in New Zealand 1839-1858

Hall

M, #30499, b. about 1815, d. August 1840

Biography

Hall was born about 1815.1 He died in August 1840 in Wairau Valley, Marlborough, NZ, drowned crossing Wairau Bar.1
Hall immigrated to Sydney to Cloudy Bay on the Hope in June 1840.1

Citations

  1. [S779] Blood and Tears

Baird

M, #30500, b. about 1815, d. August 1840

Biography

Baird was born about 1815.1 He died in August 1840 in Wairau Valley, Marlborough, NZ, drowned Wairau Bar.1
Baird immigrated to from Sydney to Cloudy Bay on the Hope in June 1840.1

Citations

  1. [S779] Blood and Tears