Part 5 plots 151 200 23 jun 2016

Plot 151 ELVIN Frederick Joseph 1863-1929 Entry from Burial Register:- 65 years -26.1.1929 (should be 24 June 1929) - grave 151

In loving Memory of FREDERICK J ELVIN died 24th June 1929 aged 65; also ANNIE LOUISE beloved wife of the above died 25th December 1940 aged 72 years.

Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 147, 24 June 1929, Page 1 ELVIN—On June 24, 1929, at Auckland Public Hospital, Frederick Joseph, beloved husband of Annie L. Elvin, Oakleigh Avenue, Avondale; in his sixty-sixth year. A patient sufferer for many long months. Funeral notice to-morrow's "Herald.''

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20290, 25 June 1929, Page 1 ELVIN—On June 24. 1929. at Auckland Public Hospital, Frederick Joseph, beloved husband of Annie L. Elvin. Oakleigh Avenue, Avondale; in his 66th year.—A patient sufferer for many long months. The funeral will leave Auckland Hospital 10 a.m. to-morrow (Wednesday), arriving Kaukapakapa 1 p.m. No mourning, by request.

Plot 152 ELVIN Reginald 1887-1897 Entry from Burial Register:- Makarau, 10 years, 12.10.1897 - grave 152 - accidentally drowned bathing.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXIV, Issue 10586, 29 October 1897, Page 4

Our Kaukapakapa correspondent writes information reached here on the 11th inst. that a boy, 10 years age, named Reginald Elvin, eldest son of Mr. Fred. Elvin, settler, Makarau, had been drowned. An inquest was held when a verdict of Accidentally drowned was returned.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 9858, 15 October 1897, Page 5 AUCKLAND, October 14. On the 11th instant a boy, ten years of age, Reginald Elvine, eldest son of Mr Fred Elvine, a settler at Makarau, was drowned. The lad left his borne to go with two boys named Hooper, aged thirteen and fourteen, and another boy Harry Manuell, to play on logs at the booms in Makarau river. The elder Hooper, Manuell and deceased got on one log, which commenced rolling, and Manuell and deceased were thrown into water 12 feet deep. Hooper, jumped in and got Manuell on the log again, and at once went after the deceased, who caught hold of him round the neck so that he could not swim. After struggling some time in the water he reached the log in a very exhausted condition. His brother pulled him on the log, but the deceased was too much exhausted and let go his hold of Hooper, and sank. At the inquest the verdict was accidentally drowned. In a rider the jury awarded great praise to the boys Hooper for the plucky manner in which they tried to save the deceased.

Plot 152 ELVIN Annie Louise 1868-1940 Entry from Burial Register:-72 years, 25.12.1940 - grave 152.

In loving Memory of FREDERICK J ELVIN died 24th June 1929 aged 65; also ANNIE LOUISE beloved wife of the above died 25th December 1940 aged 72 years.

Plot 153 CLINKARD Thomas 1821-1895 Entry from Burial Register:-Makarau, 74 years, -22.8.1895-grave 153 - many years a settler of Makarau

Thomas and Ellen Clinkard New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 9910, 28 August 1895, Page 6

Our Kaukapakapa correspondent writes —I regret to have to record the death of another of our early settlers, in the person of Thomas Clinkard, which took place very suddenly at his late residence, at Makarau, on Tuesday morning, August 20, at the advanced ago of 74 years. He was in his usual health on the previous evening, and retired to bed about eight o'clock. Next morning, as was her custom during the winter, Mrs. Clinkard gave him his breakfast in. bed. She returned to the bedroom in about ten minutes, and found her husband lying back on the pillow dead. He had partaken of his breakfast, and passed quietly away without a struggle. An inquest was held, when the medical evidence revealed the fact that the cause of death was Valvular disease of the heart."

The jury returned a verdict accordingly. Deceased was a native of Oxfordshire, England, and came to the colony about 30 years ago, and has been a settler at Makarau for 28 years. He leaves one son and throe daughters, all grown up, and 32 grandchildren, to mourn their loss. The funeral took place on August 22, at Kaukapakapa A large number of settlers came to pay the lass tokens of respect to the deceased, who was widely, known and respected. The coffin was covered with beau wreaths. The Rev. Mr. Stephenson officiated at the grave, and read the Church of England burial service in a most impressive manner. Much sympathy is felt for Mrs. Clinkard in her sudden bereavement.

Clinkard Family Mr and Mrs Thomas Clinkard and family arrived in New Zealand from England in the year 1864 with a family of 3 children. Another child was born in NZ in 1868. Thomas had been a tenant farmer of Church land in Carsington, and paid his own passage out to New Zealand to take up a Government grant of 40 acres of land on gum ranges between Makarau and Kaukapakapa. However when he saw the land he refused to pay the rates and instead bought land on the Makarau River.

Before taking on this property Thomas Clinkard was head shepherd for Sir John Logan Campbell on the land that is now Cornwall Park, Auckland. The land at Makarau was virgin bush and Thomas proceeded to fell this and till the land. Fortunately he had brought a good range of farm implements from England.

Mary the eldest daughter of Thomas and Ellen married Isaac Glenny, an Ulsterman who was building bridges on the main north railway line in the Makarau district. She used to hep drive the bullock team, which hauled the timber for the bridges. After they were married Mary & Isaac lived in Onehunga and later Isaac was in charge of the train which ran between Onehunga and Auckland.

Clara the second daughter married Charles Hooper, whose family arrive in New Zealand on the ship Matoaka in the year 1859 and settled in the Warkworth district near Mahurangi Heads. . After Clara and Charles Hooper married they settled in the old home at Makarau and her parents lived with them. They reared 14 children to adulthood. Harry the eldest of the family later settled at Glorit. Tom after he married Florence Maxwell bought Cecil Clinkard's land and later purchased the old Hooper-Clinkard home farm. Her he developed a fine dairy farm. This farm, was later farmed by their son Max and subsequently by Max's son Richard. Frank remained in the district. Jim farmed in Makarau for many years and then sold out and went farming at Te Aroha. They retired to Tapu. Fred spent most of his life in bush work amongst the kauri in the north. Pat (Albert) after returning from the World War 1 bought land and farmed at Makarau for many years. They raised a large family and eventually moved to farm at Tirau and retired finally to Matamata.

Cecil, the only son of Thomas and Ellen married Julia a sister of Charles Hooper. Cecil became a Member of Parliament for Rotorua.

Annie the youngest of the Clinkard children, married Frederic Elvin and lived over the hills from Tom Hooper's on the side road off the Kanohi Rd. Their son Harry was killed at Messines in France in World War 1 Their daughter Daisy was well known for her work in the Women's Division of Federated Farmers Kaipara.

The Makarau land was heavy kauri bush with puriri and other native trees intersperse. The kauri timber and gum was the means of livelihood. Pit-sawing, the early method of milling the wood, with one man standing on top of the log and the other standing in a pit of sawdust below the log, was carried on in the area. The Hooper men were renowned bushmen. Their skill with saws, timber jacks and axes and their knowledge of building skid roads for bullock wagons and the use of river dams and floods to float the logs to the mills was sought by many timber corporations from Whangarei to Mamaku.

The Makarau Public Hall was built of kauri sawn on the old homestead. The contract to erect the hall was ₤20 , The contractor sublet this for ₤15 so he made ₤5

In loving Memory of THOMAS CLINKARD fell asleep 20th August 1894 aged 74: and of his wife ELLEN died September 20th 1909 aged 85 . Pioneer settlers of Makarau.

At Rest

Plot 154A CLINKARD Ellen nee COX 1824-1909 Entry from Burial Register:- Kaukapakapa, 85 years, 30.5.1909 grave 154A

ELLEN CLINKARD (nee Cox) 1826-1909 New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 14175, 25 September 1909, Page 8 Mrs. T. Clinkard, an old resident of Kaukapakapa, has died at the advanced age of 85 years. Deceased, in company with her late husband, came to Auckland from Oxfordshire over 40 years ago. She leaves one son. three daughters. 36 grandchildren, and 28 great-grandchildren.

As governess to Lady Churchill’s daughters in Oxfordshire, Ellen Cox lived in a stately home and would have been familiar with the lifestyle of the highest English society.

She married the Churchill's head gardener, Thomas Clinkard in 1856 and had three children, Mary Emma, Clara Lavis, and Cecil Henry.

In an aristocratic household, even the staff would have a good standard of living. It must have been a heart rending decision to emigrate. New Zealand was not only half the world away but life there was absolutely primitive compared with what they were accustomed to.

Somehow a decision was made and the young Clinkard family sailed from London in July 1865 on the Siam under Captain William Ashby. The passage took 110 days. The ship ran into a very heavy gale and head sea and experienced a cyclone. During the storm a large part of the bulwarks was carried away and some of the stanchions were started. The vessel was hove-to for nine hours. On the following three days Captain Ashby reported passing many spars, bulwarks, casks and hen coops, indicating that some ships had suffered even more than the Siam For some time after arrival the Clinkards lived in Auckland Thomas was head shepherd and grounds man for Sir John Logan Campbell’s farm Cornwall Park. Ellen admirably qualified, taught at the first school there for ‘Young ladies to learn the social graces.

Thomas’ family had been freehold farmers for generations in Oxfordshire which probably inspired him to become a land owner in New Zealand. He was allocated a homestead block on the Kaukapakapa hills but rejected it and bought a 160 acre block in the more fertile Makarau Valley under the Government Land Settlement Scheme. Later he purchased additional land from Isaac Glenny. Ellen and Thomas named their property ‘Waitangi’.Upon seeing her new home, a two-roomed nikau whare Ellen sat down on a large sack of flour, put her apron over her head and wept .

Clara, her second daughter, couldn’t understand why, as she thought it was all very exciting . Ellen had good reason to cry. She was the first white woman at Makarau as she and Thomas were the earliest settlers. it was to be three years before she saw another white woman.

Hopefully a busy life lessened her loneliness. She had to learn to cook using a hob over an open fire outside, and a ‘camp’ oven. The arrival of the fourth child, Annie Louisa, In 1868 at Waitangi would add both work and joy to Ellen’s hectic days.

Their nearest neighbours were a tribe of Maori who lived by the Waitangi creek who were reputed to practise cannibalism and who did not understand English.

Daughter Clara remembered when the whole tribe plus some visitors came yelling and singing and shouting as they came over the ‘hill.’ Her mother put her and Mary in a cupboard and told them to be quiet as mice Cecil was too young to understand so she kept him close to her side. The Maoris all came up close. Her mother greeted then and went on making the bread. The Maoris sat down and watched every move. Cecil, a chubby little boy, caught the eye of an old chief who smacked his lips and said “Kapai”. Another chief glanced at him and spoke sternly to him but the first chief still looked at Cecil as if anticipating a tasty meal. Father (Thomas) happened to come on the scene and scared the wits out of the Maoris when he shot a pigeon sitting on a karaka tree above their heads.

They talked among themselves and went quickly away. About a week later they came again, but were very anxious to make it clear they came on a friendly visit - again they watched bread making - right through baking too. Then the chief made signs that he wished to taste some of the bread. Her mother gave him a freshly baked loaf straight from the camp oven. He tasted it and passed it round. They ate the whole batch, then made signs of approval and went off. About two hours later they returned each one with a flax basket with food - fish, kumara, pork, puha, shellfish and even dried shark This was amends for eating all our bread - a sign of thanks and friendship. After that they were friends and Ellen taught them to speak English and read and write and nursed them when they were ill.

Thomas also had to adapt to a strange arduous new life. Instead of the verdant fields of Oxfordshire, he was now surrounded by standing bush. Some of the biggest kauri logs of New Zealand were cut in Makarau. The river tributaries were all dammed up so that when let go, they all arrived at the same time at Booms Paddock where a chain was stretched across the river to stop the logs. Boats came up the river to tow the logs to the mill.

On some of the first land Thomas cleared, he planted an orchard. The apple known as Cox’s Orange Pippin was grown in a jam tin from a pip. Ellen had brought to New Zealand. By means of grafts Thomas propagated it and later commercialised it.. ; Timber was the main and was being worked all over the district. It is thought that Thomas supplied puriri girders for the Makarau tunnel which was still in good condition a few years ago.

Men poured into the district and they needed accommodation. For a time the Clinkards held a hotel licence.

Everyone had to work. One of daughter Clara’s tasks was splitting shingles. She had a lovely voice and sang as she worked, attracting Maoris who learnt her songs. She told of driving bullocks and sledge to Riverhead to get a supply of flour - a two day journey.

Thomas started the first Post Office, and this office was maintained until rural mail began about 1945.

Ellen saw all her children married and settled within the district. Mary, the eldest married a Mr Glenny from Ahuroa who became station master at Helensville.

In 1874 Clara aged only fifteen, married Charles Hooper who was working for her father as a broad-axe man.

He was said to be so expert that he could split a three penny bit exactly in half. He was also a talented pianist and clarinettist. Clara and Charles are remembered for their family of fourteen children, for their orchestra and for their enthusiasm in establishing amenities for the community.

Cecil became a permanent bush contractor employing many men. He later moved to Rotorua where he became first mayor and in the 1930s he was elected Member of Parliament for the district.

Annie married Frederick Elvin and lived in Makarau for many years. Their daughter Mrs Daisy Gardner, was awarded the Coronation Medal for outstanding service to the Woodhill community.

Ellen Clinkard had a very arduous life but she, with her husband and family, made a major contribution to the wider Helensville District. She died in 1909 and is buried in the Kaukapakapa Cemetery beside her husband who died in 1895.

Compiled from notes by her descendants Beverley Bennett and Marjorie Blackbourn 1999.

In loving Memory of THOMAS CLINKARD fell asleep 20th August 1894 aged 74: and of his wife ELLEN died September 20th 1909 aged 85 . Pioneer settlers of Makarau.

At Rest

Plot 154B MCLEOD Agnes nee BROWN 1828-1895 Entry from Burial Register:-Kaukapakapa, 67 years, - 7.7.1895 - grave, part 154 - wife of Mr McLeod, of Henderson, many years resident,

Agnes McLeod nee Brown 1828-1895 New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 9870, 12 July 1895, Page 4 MCLEOD. On July 4, 1895, at Braeside, Kaukapakapa, Agnes, the beloved wife of John McLeod. aged 67.

She was born 31 Dec 1828 Boness, Linlithgow, Scotland She firstly married James Lindsay at United Presbyterian Church, Avonside, Stirling, Scotland 27 May 1859 and came to NZ . James was subsequently killed at Mahurangi on 21 May 1860 (Killed. Can't find a reference in Papers Past. 2015 wbs) Their son James (Jimmy) Lindsay born 16 Jan 1860 Mahurangi N.Z. died 1 May 1936 Auckland Public Hospital N.Z. and is buried in ( Plot 204 ) he married Mary Isabella Shanks (Plot 203) She then married John McLeod (Plot 154C) a Shepherd at Henderson's Mill Auckland N.Z. 8 Oct 1862, he had arrived in NZ in 1857.

They had 4 Children 1. Jessie 24 Oct 1862 - 4 Jan 1944 Plot 89B (Mrs Gavin J Shanks ) 2. Frances (Fanny) McLeod 1868 - 17 Nov 1919 Plot 199 3. Agnes Jane McLeod 1867 - Nov 1935 4. Ellison McLeod 1864-1945

Plot 154C MCLEOD John 1834-1911 Born 9 Nov 1834 in Lairg, Sutherland, Scotland . He married Agnes Lindsay nee Brown at Dudley House, Henderson's Mill, Auckland N.Z 8 Oct 1862 He died 18 March 1911

Known as Shepherd John McLeod John McLeod was farm manager at Henderson's Mill ( now Henderson) where he had brought a flock of sheep from Australia, aboard a company schooner. He was the first to import an English Collie dog, to the district. and held the position as farm manager. The "Delta" as the farm came to be known, produced a variety of crops and its trees were annually laden with apples, pears, peaches, quinces and cherries. . Raspberries and blackberries grew alongside bushes heavy with red and black currants. The mill became all but self sufficient for foodstuffs, including meat.

The lack the men at the mill felt most keenly was the absence of a local pub.

This was remedied when Thomas Henderson and "Long John" McLeod installed a two storeyed hotel in the townships main street, around mid 1856. Built from kauri supplied by the mill, the hotel offered 22 rooms, contained a small general store and handled the local mail. Mail from Auckland and beyond was delivered in the early days by "Jimmy" James Linsey (sic) a one legged man who rode a grey mare In Flude's book it says the Licensee was "Long" John McLeod. who nevertheless, retained his position as mill boss.

So this oft quoted statement (below) may be in error as in Henderson's Mill By Anthony G Flude A History of Henderson 1849-1939. It is refuted.

Before becoming the first licensee of the Falls Hotel Henderson.

Oratia Hotel (Falls Hotel) 1873 – Oratia Hotel (named after the Oratia Creek) opened for business on 1 July.1873 The first licensee was “Shepherd” John McLeod. . It was renamed the Falls Temperance Hotel and Store on 20 December 1890. Name shortened to Falls Hotel on 2 June 1897.

John McLeod 1834-1911 (Standing) The photograph was sourced from the "Henderson School & Districts Diamond Jubilee Publication page 29, which stated that the men were "Shepherd" John McLeod and Gavin Shanks (sitting ) with his English Collie dog, the first imported to the district.

However seated gentleman is NOT Gavin James Shanks plot 89B, but it could possibly be Jimmy Lindsay plot 204 I have been unable to source a photograph of him. wbs Jimmy Lindsay was John McLeod's step-son.

In loving Memory of FRANCES McLEOD died November 17th 1919 aged 51 years; also JOHN McLEOD father of the above who died March 18th 1911 aged 79 years and his wife AGNES McLEOD who died 4th July 1894 aged 67 years.

Plot 155A LEE William 1839-1919

William Lee and Mary Jane nee Wilson Entry from Burial Register:- 79 years. - no date given grave 155A New Zealand Herald, Volume LVI, Issue 17269, 19 September 1919, Page 8 OBITUARY. AN OLD PIONEER. The rapidly thinning band of pioneers has been further depleted by the death. William Lee, who died at Kaukapakapa this week Mr. Lee came to the Kanohi Valley 53 years ago and resided there until his death. few months ago he was remarkably strong and active, and for many years had taken-an active part in public life. He leaves a widow and one daughter Born abt 1839 County Monaghan Ulster Ireland Died 15 Sep 1919 Kanohi, Kaukapakapa Emigrated from Ireland to NZ on board "Dauntless' 15 May 1865

In 1896 he was farmer Freehold 264 acres, He married Mary Jane Wilson on 25 May 1871 in Auckland NZ.

In Loving Memory of MARY JANE beloved wife of WILLIAM LEE died 4th April 1891 aged 53 years; also her husband WILLIAM LEE died 15th September 1919

aged 80.

The Lord is my Shepherd.

Plot 155B LEE Mary Jane nee Wilson 1838- 1891 Entry from Burial Register:- Kaukapakapa 50 years - 6.4.1891.- grave 155B wife of William.

Memory of MARY JANE beloved wife of WILLIAM LEE died 4th April 1891 aged 53 years; also her husband WILLIAM LEE

died 15th September 1919 aged 80.

The Lord is my Shepherd.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 8538, 11 April 1891, Page 4 Our Kaukapakapa correspondent writes It is with much regret that I record the death of the wife of Mr. William Lee, (Plot 155A) one of this district's early settlers, which took place on Friday night last, the 3rd inst. Mrs. Lee has been in a delicate state of health for a considerable time, and although the sad event took place somewhat suddenly, it was not altogether unlooked for. Some years ago she had a slight stroke of paralysis, from which she never completely recovered. Some time ago subsequently she suffered a second stroke, and on the 2nd inst. a third, to which she succumbed on Friday night, as stated above. Deceased was of a very kindly disposition, and of quiet, unobtrusive habits. She leaves her husband and one daughter (grown up) to mourn their loss. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon last. Deceased was buried in the Wesleyan buryingground, adjoining the church. A very large number of both sexes attended the funeral from this and neighbouring districts to pay their last tribute of regard to the memory of the deceased. The Rev. Mr. Price officiated, and read the service in a most earnest and impressive manner She was born 1838 in Drung Parish, Cavan, Ireland.

And emigrated to NZ with her brother Thomas on board the ship "Telegraph" She died at Kanohi 4 April 1891 and was buried 6 Apr 1891 Her daughter Margretta Fosset Lee (Plot 128C) married Lachlan John McLean (Plot 129) MARY JANE LEE -(nee Wilson) 1838-1891 Mary Jane Wilson was born in, County Cavan. Ireland. While staying with cousins at Dairy Flat she met William Lee who was contracting on the local roads. He was also Irish but from a different county. and had emigrated at a different time. In 1871 the couple married in Auckland at the home of a shipmate of Mary Jane's.

Three years later in May 1874 their only child, Margreta (Greta) was born in this house.

Only six weeks after the baby’s birth, Mary Jane and William set out on the arduous journey to Kanohi where he had taken up land in the 1860s They travelled by boat to Riverhead and then overland by horse and gig to Kaukapakapa on a cold midwinter day. To exacerbate matters, the protective cover over the gig blew off as they were coming over ‘The Peak’ road.

They decided to stay at a Kaukapakapa hotel as they were still several miles from the farm. However they were turned away because there was no room and as Mary Jane and William were not regular clients, no favours were granted. Cold, and concerned about the baby, they were forced to continue the last miles to their chilly Kanohi house in total darkness. Little did they realise that Mr Murray in Kaukapakapa knew they would pass through the village, and had a hot meal waiting for them.

Life on the land was hard. Mary Jane, although regarded as having a delicate physique, worked hard, helping her husband in every way she could to establish their farm. Her bloodstone ring which she is thought to have brought from Ireland, was worn smooth by constantly scrubbing clothes.

Mary Jane was an Anglican and periodically when a visiting minister passed through, her home was the venue for services. Later she and William were among those who initiated the building of St Cuthbert’s Presbyterian Church in Kaukapakapa in 1881.

Plot 155C VACANT STEVENS Florrie & T.G R Vacant as Tom & Florrie buried in New Cemetery Shanks Rd Corner with Peak Rd

Plot 156 DAVIES Mary Breese 1810-1898 Entry from Burial Register:- Kaipara Island, 87 years - 4.6.1898 - grave 156 mother of Davies Bros at the Island.

Wife of Rev Harry Davies of Liverpool. born 11 October 1810 died 31st May 1898 Kaipara Island, 87 years - 4.6.1898 - grave 156 mother of Davies Bros at the Island.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXV, Issue 10800, 8 July 1898, Page 4 DAVIES.--On May 31. at the residence of her sons. Kukutanga. Makarau. Kaukapakapa, Mary, relict of the late Rev. Henry Davies of Liverpool: aged 88 years.

Death registered at Helensville Folio No. 711 Apr-May-Jun 1898 Mary Breese Davies.

She had three sons all of whom owned part of Kukutanga Isaland (Later to become Jordan's Island) Andrew Francis Davies John Breese Davies (Plot 124) born 1842 died 4.9.1919

Richard Noah Davies. ( Plot 119A) died 1907 Iin 1880-81 Andrew Francis Davies is a freehold settler of part Kakutanga (sic) Block Makarau 162 acres .

John Brees (sic) ditto. and Richard Noah is ditto but ascribed 163 acres.

All three were listed in the 1890 Waitemata Electoral Roll but do not appear listed in the 1896. . In 1928 Andrew Francis is of Gordon Rd Northcote with no occupation.

Plot 157 STERLING William 1823-1891 Entry from Burial Register:- Kaukapakapa, 68 yrs - 9.7.1891 - grave 157 - one of the first settlers with A Bonar

Auckland Star, Volume XXII, Issue 167, 16 July 1891, Page 6 An inquest was held at Kaukapakapa on Thursday, July 9, before Mr R. Sinclair (acting-Coroner), and a jury of six, of whom Mr. James Drinnan was chosen foreman, to inquire into the circumstances attending the death of an old man named Wm. Sterling, 68 years of age, who was found dead in his bed on the previous day. The evidence of Dr. Gault showed that deceased died from haemorrhage caused by the bursting of a blood, vessel, and the jury returned a verdict in accordance with the medical evidence. Deceased had been a servant of Mrs Rikys, at Kaukapakapa, for fifteen years, and had been thirty years in New Zealand. He was a native of Glasgow, and had no relatives in the colony as far as was known. Deceased was esteemed as a quiet, inoffensive man.

THE New Zealand Herald AND DAILY SOUTHERN CROSS. TUESDAY, JULY 14, 1891 Our Kaukapakapa correspondent writes —An inquest-was held on Thursday forenoon, the 9th instant, at the residence of Mrs. Rikys by Mr. Robert Sinclair (Plot 53B ) and a jury of six, of whom Mr. James Drinnan (Plot 190 ) was chosen foreman, on the body of an old man named William Sterling who was found dead in bed in his own house on the morning of the 8th instant. The following particulars were given at the inquest:— Deceased was a native of Scotland, 68 years of age, was never married. He came to the colony as a general servant with Mr. Andrew Bonar, about 31 years ago, and has resided in this district ever since. When Mr. Bonar no longer required his services, he came to live in the same capacity with Mrs. Rikys about 15 years ago, and remained with her till the time of his death. He carried the mail between Helensville and Kaukapakapa for some years previous to the extension of the railway to this district. For many years he lived in the house with Mrs. Rikys and her family, but three years ago he bought some timber and built a little house for himself about 50 yards distant from Mrs. Rikys'. This he occupied at the time of his death. Deceased has been ailing for the past four weeks. He complained of a pain in his chest, and a bad cold, but there was no apprehension that anything serious was the matter, as he was not confined to bed. Since he has been ailing Mrs. Rikys and family have cooked his food, and attended to him, and when Miss Rikys took him his tea in the evening, he seemed to be a little better, but on the following morning, when she went to the house with his breakfast, she found him dead in bed, with his3 mouth and nose full of blood. There was likewise a quantity of blood on the floor by the bed.

Dr. Gault, of Helensville, attended the inquest, and stated that the cause of death was haemorrhage, caused by the rupture of a blood vessel, The jury returned a verdict accordingly. Deceased was esteemed as a quiet, inoffensive man. The funeral took place on July 9. The Rev. Mr. Price officiated at the grave. This is another link broken out of the chain connecting the early days of this district with the present time.

Plot 158 MULHERN John 1868-1901 Entry from Burial Register:- Kaukapakapa -13.7.1901 - grave 158 - husband of May

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 11716, 26 July 1901, Page 4 MULHERN.—On July at the District Hospital, Auckland (suddenly), John Mulhern, the dearly-beloved husband of May Mulhern and only brother of Mrs. McBride, Kaukapakapa, aged 33 years. Deeply regretted,' R.I.P. Interred at Kaukapakapa.

Plot 159 RANUM Antony Marcus B 1874-1893 Born 15 Jun 1874 On the ship "Miltides" bound for New Zealand.

Death 26 Dec 1893 Entry from Burial Register:- Kaukapakapa 19 years, -29.11.1893 - grave 159 son of Andrew, drowned,

He was Son of Ole Andreas ( Andrew) Anderson RANUM (see below) Auckland Star, Volume XXV, Issue 2, 3 January 1894, Page 5 DROWNED WHILE BATHING. An inquest was held at Makarau, before Mr Robert Sinclair, J.P., to ascertain the cause of death of a young man aged 19 years, and named Antony Marcus B. Ranum. The evidence adduced showed that deceased lived by himself on a farm at Makarau, and his parents resided at Kaukapakapa. About 7 p.m. on the 27th of December, his sister Marie Ranum went to her brother's house with some food, but failed to find him. Next morning his dead body was found in the creek ( known as Shanks Creek Makarau) by a neighbour named John Dennis. The place was about 300yda from deceased's house. It was evident that he had been drowned while bathing, as his clothes were discovered on the bank of the creek. There were no marks of violence on the body. The hands of the deceased were full of mud, and as the bank of the creek is very muddy it is probable that he was trying to get up the bank, and failing, fell back and was drowned. The jury returned a verdict of Accidentally drowned.

Photo is Ole Andreas (Andrew) & Marith Ranum nee Johannessen with daughter Katrine about 1890

RANUM Ole Andreas (Andrew) born 11 Sept 1846 in Strinda, Sor-Trondelag Norway Died 2 July 1922 Mt Roskill Auckland he married Marith Christian Johannessen at Tromso Norway 3 Mar 1870 , she was born 8 Jun 1850 in Trondheim, SorTrondelag, Norway and died 10 Aug 1939 946 Dominion Rd Mt Eden Auckland and she is buried Waikumete Cemetery. Anglican section 9 Row 1 Plot 4 They emigrated to NZ 1874 and by 1880 were living on a 209 acre block of land at Kaukapakapa.

Marith's father Christian Johannessen in writing to his son Daniel in May 1887, says, Wheat here (in Auckland) is 5/- per bushel, and from 20 to 40 bushel per acre harvest. Butter is from 5d to 6d per pound. Eggs 5-7 d. per dozen. fresh milk 2-8d per quart.

In another letter in 1894 to another son Ingebrit he writes from Mt Roskill where he resided. I'm working at Anne's ( a daughter) as usual 1880-81Waitemata Electorate freehold settler of Kaukapakapa Lot 38 and part 8, Kaukapakapa, 209 acres and dwelling farmer, 1890 Waitemata 38 &c, Kaukapakapa 209 acres.

1896 Waitemata same as above but Maria housewife residential, Kaukapakapa 1905 NZ Electoral Roll for Kaipara farmer of Kaukapakapa and Marith, Makarau domestic duties. also at Makarau was Olaf Ranum farming.

1914 Eden Auckland Electoral Roll Ole Andrea Ranum of Mt Roskill Rd, settler, his wife Marith Mt Roskill Rd married, and son Odin Mt Roskill Rd, Labourer Their Children.

1. Anna Ranum 26 Nov 1870 Norway - 12 Feb 1942 Auckland 2. Anton Ranum 1 May 1872 Norway - 6 Mar 1873 Norway 3. Anton M B Ranum 15 Jun 1874 On the ship "Miltides" Died 26 Dec 1893 (Plot 159) Kaukapakapa 4. Oscar Ranum 13 Jun 1876 Auckland Died 8 Aug 1934 Flatbush Rd Papatoetoe 5. Odin Ranum Born 7 Feb 1878 Auckland Died 9 Sep 1935 in the Home of his Sister m Persson 26 Grove Road Sandringham 6. Marie Ranum Born 1880 in Kaukapakapa died 8 Jun 1944 Takapuna Mrs Persson.

7. Olaf Ranum Born 26 Aug 1881 Kaukapakapa Died 26 Nov 1957 Wellsford married Eleanor Woodcock 8. Alfred Ranum Born 14 Jul 1883 Kaukapakapa Died 1961 Kaukapakapa 9. Katrine (Rena) Ranum born 29 Oct 1886 Kaukapakapa Ole Andreas Ranum died in 1922 and is buried at Waikumete cemetery aged 75 and his wife joined him there in 1939 aged 89, Their son Odin was buried there, as well in 1935 aged 57.

These tombstones from Waikumete. are for Ole Andreas and Marith Ranum

Plot 159 RANUM Alfred 1883 -1961 Entry from Burial Register 76 years -1.10.1961 - grave 159

Remembrance ALFRED RANUM dearly loved husband of ANNIE and loved father of COLIN, BRIAN and the late CHRISTIAN died 1st October 1961 aged 78 years.

Alfred RANUM 1910-1981 Alfred who married Annie Margaret Strong in 1909 had two sons Colin Alfred born 20 Jun 1910 in Auckland and died 1981 in Auckland, and Christian Lawrence born 1911 in Auckland and died 1945 in Auckland.

1905 Electoral Roll for Kaipara Alfred Ranum settler 1911. Electoral Roll for Kaipara

Alfred Ranum Kaukapakapa settler Annie Margaret Makarau, married Ranum Olaf Kukutangi Island Kaukapakapa farmer.

1914 Electoral Roll Kaipara Alfred Ranum, Kaukapakapa, farmer.

Annie Ranum, Kaukapakapa, married.

1919 Kaipara Electoral Roll Same as 1914 1928 Electoral Roll for Kaipara Alfred Ranum Kaukapakapa, farmer.

Annie Ranum, Kaukapakapa, married Ranum, Lena, Tauhoa, married Ranum, Olaf, Tauhoa, dairy man.

1935 Electoral Roll Kaipara.

Alfred Ranum Kaukapakapa, farmer.

Annie Ranum, Kaukapakapa, married Ranum, Christian Lawrence, Kaukapakapa ,farmer Ranum, Colin Alfred, Kaukapakapa, farmhand.

Ranum, Lena, Tauhoa, married Ranum, Olaf, Tauhoa, dairy man.

1938 Electoral Roll Kaipara.

Ranum, Albert John, Kaipara Flats, carrier.

Ranum Alfred Kaukapakapa, farmer.

Ranum Annie, Kaukapakapa, married Ranum, Christian Lawrence, Kaukapakapa ,farmer Ranum, Henry Olaf, Tauhoa, farm hand.

Ranum, Kathleen, Kaipara Flats, married.

Ranum, Lena, Tauhoa, married Ranum, Olaf, Tauhoa, dairy man.

1946 Electoral Roll Kaipara.

Ranum, Albert John, Warkworth, carrier.

Ranum Alfred Kaukapakapa, farmer.

Ranum Annie, Kaukapakapa, married Ranum, Brian Joseph, Kaukapakapa, sharemilker.

Ranum, Christina Mavis, Kaipara Flats, spinster.

Ranum, Henry Olaf, Tauhoa, farm hand.

Ranum, Kathleen Mabel, Warkworth, married.

Ranum, Lena, Tauhoa, married Ranum, Olaf, Tauhoa, dairy man.

1946 Electoral Roll Kaipara.

Ranum, Albert John, Warkworth, carrier.

Ranum Alfred Kaukapakapa, farmer.

Ranum Annie, Kaukapakapa, married Ranum, Brian Joseph, Kaukapakapa, sharemilker.

Ranum, Henry Olaf, Tauhoa, farm hand.

Ranum, Kathleen Mabel, Warkworth, married.

Ranum, Lena, Tauhoa, married

Ranum, Olaf, Tauhoa, dairy man.

Plot 160

de JOHNSTON Fanny Mrs D C 1848-1898 Entry from Burial Register:- Kaukapakapa 50 years, 27.8.98 - grave 160- wife of H. de.H. Johnston (Plot 177)

In Loving Memory of FANNY the beloved wife of H.H. JOHNSTONE who departed this life August 25th 1898 aged 50 years.

Plot 161 FULTON John McAulley 1866-1891 Entry from Burial Register:- Kaukapakapa, 23 years, 12.3.1891 - grave 161 - accidentally drowned whilst rafting logs.

Press, Volume XLVIII, Issue 7810, 13 March 1891, Page 5 The settler John Fulton, drowned in the Kaukapakapa, was shifting logs when he fell into the water. He was alone when the accident took place, bat the body was found shortly after by his brother. The deceased was a young; man.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 8516, 17 March 1891, Page 6 THE LATE DROWNING CASE AT KAUKAPAKAPA An inquest was held on Wednesday afternoon last, at Kaukapakapa ,before Mr. R. Sinclair and a jury of six, of whom Mr. F. Dye was chosen foreman, into the circumstances connected with the death of John McAulley

Fulton, who was drowned on the 10th March, 1891, while engaged in shifting logs in the Kaukapakapa river. It appears that) deceased—who was the youngest son of Mr. Samuel Fulton, farmer, residing near Helensville — in company with his brother, and another man named James Hall, were engaged coupling logs together on the morning in question, so that they could float them out at high water. When they had got all the logs thus prepared all the men started down the creek with the logs. When they had gob fairly under way, deceased returned to get out some single logs by himself. Hall and the brother of deceased had not proceeded far when they got stuck with their logs, and returned to where deceased was at work in about half an hour. When they came back they could not find deceased the rafting pole that he was using was lying or» the bank, close to the water's edge. Hall remarked that he did not like the look of the pole there. They .at once made search and cooeed all about, but got no reply. Mr. Hugh Fulton then went home, thinking his brother might have gone there to dinner. Finding he was not there, he at once returned and gob several i of the neighbours and searched the creek. After searching about an hour, deceased was found face downwards in about three feet of water. By this time the tide was about half ebb. The water in the river is so muddy that once anything is under the surface it is impossible to see it. On returning to where deceased was at work, Hall remarked that one of the logs was quite wet on the top, while the others were quite dry. The supposition is that deceased had been upon this log, and had slipped off into the water, and in trying to get on to the top of it again the log turned round. They were round logs that deceased was working at. They arc so easily turned in the water that it is almost impossible to get on the top of one from out of the water. Deceased could not swim, and as there was a slight bruise on the left side, it is supposed that he must have partially stunned himself against the log as he fell into the water. The jury returned a verdict of Accidentally drowned while shifting logs in the Kaukapakapa River. The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon last. There was a very large gathering of people. The Rev. Mr. Price conducted the service in a very impressive manner. He was buried in the Wesleyan burying ground. Much sympathy is felt for the relatives of the deceased. —[Own Correspondent.)

John was born 16 Dec 1866 in Donaghadee, Down, Ireland son of Samuel Fulton and Eliza McCaw He was one of 6 children 3 sons and 3 daughters he was the second youngest. His siblings were 1.

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Thomas Joseph (Joe) Hill Fulton 1855-1944 Agness Fulton 1859Hugh Fulton 1860-1901 (Plot 182 ) Ellen Jane Fulton 1864John McAully Fulton 1866- 1891 Mary (May) Fulton 1869-1939

Plot 162 Entry from Burial Register:-

ROWLANDS Edward 1860-1897 Waipu, 37 years, - 21.6.1897- grave 162 accidentally killed by a kauri.

Thy will be done.

In memory EDWARD ROWLANDS who was killed at Kanohi June 19th 1897 aged 37 years.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXIV, Issue 10476, 23 June 1897, Page 4 FATAL BUSH ACCIDENT A sad accident (writes our Kaukapakapa correspondent) occurred in the bush at Kanohi about three miles .from Kaukapakapa, on June 19, by which a man named Edward Rowlands lost his life. It appears that deceased and another man named Robert McMillan (a brother-in-law of deceased) were engaged cross-cutting logs. The tree at which they were at work had fallen on a steep siding, and when they had cut the log through as far as it was considered safe, McMillan came round from the lower side, on which he had been working, and deceased worked the saw on the upper side by himself. Immediately the log was cut through, the head of the tree swerved round with great force and in its course struck deceased between the shoulders and felled him to the ground Death must have been instantaneous, as the neck was broken. Both men were-experienced bushmen, and carefully examined the position of the tree and considered it safe, especially as deceased was on the upper side of the log. Deceased, who was a great favourite in the district, was in the prime of life, being only 37 years of

age. He belonged to the Whangarei district, and leaves a wife and many relatives and friends to mourn their loss. His wife is at present it Kaukapakapa, and great sympathy is felt for her in her sad bereavement: The body was brought to the Kaukapakapa Hotel by deceased's mates, and an inquest was held before Mr. R, Sinclair, coroner, on Sunday afternoon, when a verdict of "Accidentally killed" was returned. The funeral took place at two p.m. on Monday

Plot 163B JOHNSTON James 1841-1889 Entry from Burial Register:-

Kaukapakapa, 48 years, 30.8.1889 - grave 163 - died from excessive drinking.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVI, Issue 9465, 9 September 1889, Page 12 JOHNSTON.—On August 11, at Kaukapakapa, James Johnston, aged 48 years. Glasgow papers please copy.

THE LATE DEATH AT KAUKAPAKAPA HOTEL. CORONER'S INQUEST. An inquest was held on Monday at the Kaukapakapa Hotel, before Mr. Robert Sinclair, J.P., coroner, and a jury of six, of whom Mr. Morris C. Henley was chosen foreman, on the body of a man named James Johnston, who was found dead on Sunday morning last in a bedroom ho had occupied the night before in the above named hotel. The deceased, who was about 48 years of age, 'was unmarried, and a native of Glasgow, Scotland. The father and the two sons came to Auckland about 28 years ago. They at first settled at Wainui, but some years since they sold out, the old man and the younger son going back to live in Auckland. Deceased followed the occupation of gum digger, and has been in the district for more than 20 years.

During the Waikato war deceased served in the militia, and got wounded by a bullet in an engagement with the Maoris at Williamson's Clearing," and for which he received a pension of '2s 2d per clay from the Colonial Government. When pay-day came he very often indulged in a spree," and it appears that on Saturday last he got his quarterly cheque, which he cashed at Mr. Dye's store, got some provisions, and left for home about 8.30 o'clock in the evening; but, instead of getting to his destination, he landed in the Kaukapakapa Hotel, had several drinks, and was ultimately found in a bedroom dead next morning. The jury viewed the body, and all the available evidence was taken, but nothing went to show the cause of death. The inquest was therefore adjourned till yesterday, at 11 o'clock, in order to procure medical testimony from Auckland, none being available at Helensville. The Coroner wired for Dr. Bond to attend at the adjourned inquest yesterday. After a post mortem examination of the body Dr. Bond gave evidence to the effect that deceased died from injury to the spine through partial dislocation of the neck, caused by a fall from the bed and the weight of the body. The jury returned a verdict in accordance with the medical testimony. The following rider was also added That the jury is of opinion that in similar cases to that of deceased, who has been known to be a periodical drunkard, that hotelkeepers should be especially careful in regard to the quantity of liquor sold to such persons."—[Own Correspondent.]

Plot 163A TREEBY Albert John Wright Molyneaux 1842-1887 Entry from Burial Register:- 48 years, 24.11.1887 grave 163A - late Captain 99th Regiment.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXIV, Issue 8916, 3 December 1887, Page 1 DEATHS.

TREEBY —On November 24, at Kaukapakapa, Albert John Wright Molyneux Treeby, late Captain 99th Regiment. R. I. P.

From London Gazette, May 29 1863 99th Foot, Albert John Molyneaux Treeby, Gent., to be Ensign, by purchase, vice Edward Shilson, who retires. Dated 29th May 1863.

John Wright Treeby 1809-1882 father of Albert John Wright Molyneaux Treeby The photo is of Albert J W M Treeby's father Born 27 October 1842 Westminster, Middlesex, England Baptised 18 Nov 1842 Bryanston square St Mary, England Died 24 Nov 1887 Kaukapakapa, New Zealand

Baptismal and Birth Entry for Albert John Molyneaux Treeby

Captains Uniform 99th regiment Probate Notice in London Gazette ALBERT TREEBY, Deceased. Pursuant to the Statute 22nd and 23rd Vic., cap. 35, intituled " An Act to further amend the Law of Property, and to relieve Trustees.'' . NOTICE is hereby given, that all creditors and other persons having debts, claims, or demands against the estate of the above named Albert Treeby, deceased, late of Kaukapakapa, Auckland, in New Zealand (who died on the 24th day of November, 1887, and letters of administration of whose personal estate were granted by the Principal Registry of the Probate Division of Her Majesty's High Court of Justice, on the 29th day of May, 1891, to Frederick Theophilus Treeby), are hereby

required to send in particulars of their said debts, claims, and demands to us, the undersigned, as Solicitors for the administrator, on or before the 31st day of October, 1891; and notice is hereby also given, that after the said 31st day of October, 1891, the said Frederick Theophilus Treeby will proceed to distribute the assets of the above named Albert Treeby, deceased, among the persons entitled thereto, having regard to the debts, claims, and demands of which he shall then have had notice; and that he will not be liable for the assets, or any part, so distributed, to any person or persons of whose debt, claim, or demand he shall not then have had notice.—Dated this 9th day of June, 1891. - PEAKE, BIR'D, COLLINS, and PEAKE, 6, Bedford- row, Solicitors for Frederick Theophilus Treeby, Esq. HERBERT FORDHAM, He was son of John Wright Treeby 1809- 1882 ( shown above) and Elizabeth ? ( see birth entry ) where his father was a Builder of Devonshire Villie, St John Wood Road in the Parish of St Mary-le-bone. Middlesex (London) On Alberts death certificate, the father is listed as an Architect.

Apparently Albert came to NZ in 1870 as it is stated on his Death certificate that he had been in NZ 17 years The informant at his death was the Undertaker Frederick ??dds of Helensville. The Dr T G H Hall who attended him stated he died of Inflammation of the brain of duration 2 weeks having last seen patient on 24 November 1887 5 days before his demise. The Rev Hudson Wesleyan Minister conducted the service.

Plot 163C RANUM Annie Margaret 1881-1970 (wife of Alfred) (Plot 159) Entry from Burial Register:-

89 years - 28.3.1970 - grave 163A sic ? Widow of Alfred

In Loving Memory of ANNIE RANUM loved wife of the late ALFRED RANUM and loved mother of COLIN, BRIAN, and the late CHRISTIAN died 28th March 1972 aged 89 years.

R.I.P

Plot 164B DYE Eleanor nee LINDSELL 1817-1894

Entry from Burial Register:Kaukapakapa, 77 years, -5.11.1894 - grave part 164 - the first white lady in Kaukapakapa New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXI, Issue 9664, 9 November 1894, Page 4 Our Kaukapakapa correspondent writes —Another link in the chain connecting the early past of this settlement with the present time has been snapped asunder by the death of Mrs. Dye, which took place at the residence of her son, Mr. Frank Dye of this place, on Saturday morning 3rd Nov., at the ripe age of 77 years. The day of her death was likewise her birthday. The deceased had the honour of being the pioneer lady of the settlement, being the first white woman that set foot in Kaukapakapa. She in company with her husband (the late G. Dye )and her son, landed in Auckland in January, 1860, came to Kaukapakapa on the following February and has lived in the district ever since, going through all the vicissitudes of a pioneer settler's life. Since the death of her husband, about 12 years ago, she has lived with her son, enjoying very fair health until about a month or two ago, when she had an attack of influenza, from which she seemed to recover for a time, but had a relapse, which resulted in bronchitis, terminating fatally as above stated. Deceased never took an active part in public matters, but was widely esteemed as a quiet inoffensive lady. She was buried beside her husband in the Wesleyan burying ground on November 5, when a very largo number of settlers from all parts of the surrounding districts came co

pay their last tokens of respect to the deceased. The coffin was literally laden with beautiful wreaths, two or three deep. The Rev. Mr. Stephens officiates and read the burial service in a most impressive manner.

Eleanor Dye was born 10 May 1817 in Toft or Bath Cambridgeshire, England and died 3 November 1894 In Kaukapakapa N.Z. She married George Dye 10 May 1843, at the age of 26 in Nobeston, Worlington, Suffolk, England.

Plot 164A DYE George 1819- 1884

Entry from Burial Register:a resident.

Kaukapakapa 65 years, - 12.10.1884 - grave 164A - Father of F Dye, 25 years

Birth ABT 1819 in Mile End, Suffolk, England Death 12 Oct 1884 in Kaukapakapa, Rodney, New Zealand New Zealand Herald, Volume XXI, Issue 7148, 14 October 1884, Page 4 DYE.—On October 12, at Kaukapakapa George Dye, aged 65years

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Lot 17 Stoney Creek Rd 1880-81 Electoral Roll

Plot 164C Entry from Burial Register:-

DYE Francis (Frank) 184777yrs -29.5.1922 - grave 164C

Dye, Frank, General Storekeeper, Gum and Timber Merchant, Kaukapakapa. from Cyclopedia of New Zealand [ Auckland Provincial District] This well known colonist was born in Suffolk, England, in 1847, and educated partly in London and partly at Dorset House Academy, Essex. At the age of thirteen years he came to New Zealand with his parents in the “Nimroud,� landing in Auckland in January, 1860. The late Mr. G. Dye, his father, having selected some land at Kaukapakapa, Mr. Dye went with his parents to settle on it. After some time he left home and eventually went to Auckland, where he learned the building trade. Whilst in Auckland he joined the first class militia, and served through the Waikato war. Some time after Mr. Dye again returned to Kaukapakapa and started business as a storekeeper on his own account. He has for a number of years carried on a large trade in kauri gum and timber, sometimes shipping the former to London and the latter to Melbourne, Auckland, and other ports. In public matters he has taken a prominent part, having been for many years chairman of the Kaukapakapa Road Board and a member of the school committee. He gratuitously acts as organist for both the Wesleyan and Anglican churches, and has always proved a willing helper in any scheme for the benefit of the district. Mr. Dye has been married twice, his first wife being a daughter of Mr. Allison, of Auckland, and the second a daughter of Mr. Marks, a local settler. His family consists of four sons and three daughters.

The early Henley home occupied by Mr & Mrs Frank Dye, prior to 1872. The boat in the picture was used to go to and from Helensville.

Frank Dye Part 13 Kaukapakapa and Store 1880-81 Electoral Roll Auckland Star, Volume LIII, Issue 124, 27 May 1922, Page 1 DYE.—On May 26, at his residence, Kaukapakapa. Frank Dye: aged 77. The funeral will leave his late residence for Kaukapakapa. Cemetery at 11.45 Monday.

Auckland Star, Volume LIII, Issue 124, 27 May 1922, Page 11 OBITUARY. MR. FRANK DYE. A very old and highly respected resident of Kaukapakapa, Mr. Frank Dye died yesterday.

He arrived at Auckland with his parents in January, 1860, in the Nimrod. He was born in Suffolk, England, in 1847, and educated partly in London and at Dorset House Academy, Essex. He -was 13 years of age when he arrived in new Zealand, and accompanied his father, the late Mr. G. Dye, to Kaukapakapa, where he started farming. Some years later he came to Auckland and learned the building trade. Mr. Dye served with the militia during the Maori War, and later returned to Kaukapakapa, where he started business as general storekeeper, gum and timber merchant, in which he continued right up to the end. Mr. Dye has taken great interest in public work and done lengthy and faithful service on various local bodies. For many years he was chairman of Kaukapakapa Road Board, and a member of the school committee. He was also for a long period member, and on various occasions chairman of Waitemata County Council, and was a useful member of the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board. Mr. Dye was an accomplished musician, and for many years acted gratuitously ns organist for Anglican and Wesleyan Church services at Kaukapakapa. Deceased is survived by an adult family.

Frank Dye Kaukapakapa Vice President Provincial Conference Farmers Union 1906

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 13192, 1 June 1906, Page 7

NEW ZEALAND' FARMER'S UNION CONFERENCE OF AUCKLAND BRANCHES Mr. F. Dye. Kaukapakapa.- moved the adoption of the report and balance-sheet, which was carried.

It appears Frank was quite involved in the Farmer's Union from 1903 onwards.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LIX, Issue 18102, 29 May 1922, Page 8 OBITUARY. DEATH OF OLD COLONIST. MR. FRANK DYE. The death occurred on Friday of Mr. Frank Dye, a very well-known and highly-respected resident of Kaukapakapa. Mr. Dye, who was 77 years of age, came to New Zealand with his parents in 1860. The family settled at Kaukapakapa, bat some years later Mr. Dye came to Auckland, where he learned the building trade.

During the Maori War he served with the militia in the Waikato. He later returned to Kaukapakapa where he commenced business, as a general storekeeper, gum and timber merchant. Mr. Dye took a keen interest in public affairs and for several years was chairman of the Kaukapakapa Road Board and member of the local school committee. For many years Mr. Dye was a member of the Auckland Hospital Board and the Waitemata County Council, while he had been chairman of the latter body at times.

Plot 165

Entry from Burial Register:works.

MCALISTER Archie Kaukapakapa, 50 years, 20.1.1889 - grave 165. Accidently killed on Railway

ARCHIE McALISTER Aged 50 years Killed 20th January 1889 Working on railway

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVI, Issue 9269, 24 January 1889, Page 5 FATAL ACCIDENT AT KAUKAPAKAPA Our Kaukapakapa correspondent writes I regret to have to record the occurrence of a sad accident, which took place here on Friday morning last, about eight o'clock, by which a man named Archibald McAlister lost his life.

The deceased was in the employ of Messrs. Wilkie and Wilson, the contractors for the railway works now in progress here. On the morning in question a number of men were engaged in ballasting the line northwards beyond the Kaukapakapa station. In order to get on to this part of the main lino from the ballast pit, the train has to run towards Helensville, then back the ballast trucks northwards, near to the junction of the two lines, and between them a large heap of gravel has been deposited. The engine had just brought a rake of gravel from the pit, with the necessary hands for discharging the same riding on the top of the loaded trucks. Deceased was amongst the number, and when the train came opposite the gravel that is laid down he jumped on to the heap, and in doing so either missed his foot or the gravel gave way under him, and he was thrown backwards under the wheels. It was the work of an instant. Nothing could have saved him. The engine was stopped and the brakes put down with all possible speed. He was terribly mangled, and when got out the right foot was found to be crushed beyond recognition, and the leg split open as far as the knee. Then the wheel must have crossed to the left thigh, and traversing that obliquely, nearly severed the body in two just above the groin. Strange to say, when relieved from his terrible position, deceased was still conscious, and recognised those who were about him. He died, however, in about five minutes after he was extricated. The engine ran down to Helensville at once for Dr. Denton, but, of course, his services were not required. Constable Foreman was also communicated with, and came over and arranged for an inquest. The body was taken to Mr. Hutchinson's hotel, where the inquest was held on the following (Saturday) morning before Mr. Robt. Sinclair, J. P., Coroner, and a jury of six, of whom Mr. Frederick Heldt was chosen foreman, when a verdict of Accidental death in accordance with the foregoing particulars, was returned. Deceased was about 50 years of age, unmarried, and was a native of

Arran, in the west of Scotland. He has been in the employ of Messrs. Wilkie and Wilson for several years, and was much respected by them. His kind and cheerful disposition made him a general favourite with his fellowworkmen likewise, and with all the settlers with whom he came in contact. He was buried in the cemetery at the Wesleyan Church. The funeral (which was the largest I have witnessed here) took place on Sunday afternoon.

Mr. Wood, Church of England minister, conducted the service in a very Impressive manner. All work was stopped from the time of the accident till Monday morning.

Auckland Star, Volume XX, Issue 22, 26 January 1889, Page 6 Archie McAllister, foreman for the contractor for the construction of the Kaukapakapa branch of the railway, was killed on the line about 8 o'clock on January 18. Ho was engaged bringing trucks of ballast from the quarry to a steep grade on the extension near the Kaukapakapa station. Deceased jumped off the truck while the train was in motion on to some loose ballast alongside the line. This gave way under his weight and the unfortunate man was thrown backwards towards the trucks. Someone near pushed him off, but the ballast again gave way and precipitated McAllister between the trucks. He appears to have fallen in a doubled-up position. The wheel passed over his ankle and stomach, mutilating him dreadfully. The engine was stopped immediately before the wheel of the truck went right over the man. Unfortunately the grade was so steep that the engine was unable to draw the load up again to allow of the man being extricated. The man was left in his terrible position until the engine took away part of the load. The other trucks were then pushed back by the men, and then McAllister was lifted from the rails. He died almost immediately after he was released.

Plot 166 CARR Frederick Heber 1901 (4MONTHS) Entry from Burial Register:-

Kaukapakapa, 4 months, 9.7.1901 - grave 166 - died of bronchitis.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXII, Issue 165, 13 July 1901, Page 4 An inquest was held at Kaukapakapa last Tuesday on the body of a child named Frederick H. Carr, aged four months, son of Mr Wm. J. Carr, baker, of Kaukapakapa, The mother said she believed the cause of death was suffocation from an accumulation of phlegm in the chest. The jury returned a- verdict in accordance with her evidence.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 11704, 13 July 1901, Page 4 .An inquest was held h the Public Hall, Kaukapakapa on Tuesday, July 9, before Mr. Robert Sinclair, and a jury of four, of whom Mr.. Michael Lennan was foreman, on the body of a child named Frederick Heber Carr, aged four months, son of Mr. William J. Carr, baker, Kaukapakapa. The following are the particulars as disclosed in the evidence Though never very strong, the child enjoyed fairly good health until the night before it died. When putting it to bed on Sunday night the parents noticed that it seemed to have caught cold, and vomited some phlegm. It was afterwards put to bed. and went to sleep. At half-past twelve o'clock a.m. when the father got up to go to work, the child was crying, and when the mother took it out of its cot to pacify it, they both noticed that it seemed stuffed with the cold, and it again vomited phlegm. The mother kept the child in bed with her, and both went to sleep. About an hour .and a-half after she awoke, and found the child in a feverish condition, breathing hard, fast. and gasping. She at once lit the fire to heat water. During which time she was in and out of the bedroom several times, and had made up her mind to call her nearest neighbour, but before doing so, again examined the child, and found that it was dead. This was about four a.m. She believed the cause of death was

suffocation from an accumulation of phlegm in, the chest. The jury returned a verdict in accordance with the foregoing particulars. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Grantham officiated at the grave.

Much sympathy is felt for the bereaved parents.— [Own Correspondent.]

Plot 167 CLIFTON Eleanor previously DORMER 1841Auckland Star, Volume XVIII, Issue 3900, 9 February 1883, Page 2 Eleanor Clifton was committed to the Lunatic Asylum to-day. She comes from Kaukapakapa.

Auckland Star, Volume XIX, Issue 202, 28 August 1888, Page 2 SINGULAR FACTS. PERSONS IN THE ASYLUM WHO HAVE NO RIGHT THERE. ANOTHER SINGULAR" CASE. The Secretary then read a further communication from Colonel Haultain, which was as follows :-" I have the honour to acknowledge, the receipt of your letter of the 20th inst., in which yon state that the Charitable Aid Committee do not see their way to interfere in Mrs. Clifton's case on the following grounds:(1) That the case is not one of destitution, and (2) that she is so unmanageable in private houses that no one would take her in; and in reply I venture to say .that the .'Committee must have been misinformed on both these points. Mrs Clifton has no means whatever, and neither her son nor her daughter are in a position to support her; if it were otherwise she would have been discharged from the Asylum some weeks ago. With regard to the second point, I have made careful inquiries into her case, and from statements made to me by her son, by a friend, by Dr. Cremonini, and by the police, as well as from my own observation when visiting her on two occasions, I feel satisfied that she is quite harmless, and has been wrongfully committed to the Asylum. I would therefore beg the Committee to reconsider their decision, for I am sure that the poor woman is suffering grievously, from the loss of her liberty, and from her association with lunatics, and that her weakness of intellect, will be aggravated and her. life shortened unless she is removed from the Asylum.--^Signed) T. M. HAULTAIN." It was resolved in this case to endorse the previous action of the" Committee in stating that they had no power to take further action in the matter.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXV, Issue 9148, 1 September 1888, Page 4

Colonel Haultain, Deputy-Inspector of the Lunatic Asylum, addresses us to-day in the most forcible manner in reference to the case of a woman who is confined in the Lunatic Asylum, and who, lie contends, ought not to be there. He states that she has merely a mild craze" on a particular subject, but is keenly alive to the misery of her wretched position in the Asylum, associated with lunatics and idiots. Surely, if any one could set the law in motion to relieve any person who is wrongfully detained in the Asylum, it is the Deputy-Inspector. But he says the Charitable Aid Board decline to receive her, because they have no accommodation in the present Refuge.

Colonel Haultain severely denounces the members of the Board as misappropriating the funds left by Mr. Costley to the relief of the taxpayer instead of at once proceeding to the erection of a Refuge which would accommodate such cases as this. We have already spoken strongly on the subject of the delay that has taken place in the deciding as to a Refuge, not merely because it is wanted for unfortunates who have now to be sent to the Lunatic Asylum, but because the present Refuge is utterly insufficient for any purpose whatever. But in the face of the strong language used by Col. Haultain to the members of the Board, we cannot help putting in one or two pleas for consideration on their behalf. They must keep in view the interests of the local tax-payers,

as well as those of the recipients of charity and of the Government. We need hardly say that the interest of the taxpayer requires very careful consideration at the present time, when people can scarcely procure the means to meet the demands of the rate-collector. This, however, must not be allowed to stand in the way of the erection of a Refuge, which would have to be built, even if there were no Costley bequest. But we give credit to the members of the Charitable Aid Board for possessing the feelings and sympathies of our common humanity, and we ask if there is not some means of settling this question with right and justice to all parties concerned In the first place, it should be settled between the Board and the Government as to what cases are to be taken charge of by each. It is very wrong, and is downright cruelty to the persons concerned, that old people who have merely the misfortune to suffer from senile decay, although that may be accompanied by a mild craze," should be placed in a lunatic asylum. It is wrong that cases that should be taken charge of by the Board should be shunted on to the Government. But on the other hand, it would be mischievous to have cases which should be in the lunatic asylum shunted on to the local rates by being placed in the Refuge. Who is to judge of the particular cases ? There is undoubtedly a great difficulty here, and the question should be settled as soon as possible, or cases such as this of Mrs. Clifton will be of perpetual occurrence, Indeed, we feel that this matter ought to have been settled, as well as what is to be the practice of administering charitable relief to those in distress, long ere this time, for upon the practice which is to be adopted must depend the nature of the accommodation which is to be provided in the new Refuge. Can nothing be done at once, while Dr. Macgregor is here, to terminate this most unseemly contest about these poor people? If a mode of action could be agreed upon, the Board might deal temporarily with such cases, as referred to, by boarding out or otherwise, and then, with a distinct notion of what is required, could proceed at once the erection of the Refuge, which is so much needed.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXV, Issue 9150, 4 September 1888, Page 6

THE "HARD CASE." TO THE EDITOR. Sir, —The blood of every humane person in Auckland doubtless boiled on reading Colonel Haultain's pungent exposure of the false imprisonment of poor Mrs. Clifton, who (the Colonel says) is kept confined in the Lunatic Asylum only because she is destitute and helpless, having no friends," &c. Just think of the shocking possibility of our being deserted in our old age by our children, and imprisoned with idiots and maniacs because we may be destitute and friendless! Is there no remedy for this state of things Yes, thank God, there is. Our much abused colonial legislature has enacted the lunacy law of 1882, which is the Magna Charta of Mrs. Clifton and every helpless lunatic and if the gallant Colonel leaves the poor soul in a madhouse another day he alone will be to blame, and I feel confident that if he is reminded of his duty he will dauntlessly carry it out with the selfforgetful devotion of a British soldier. Sections 174 and 175 of the Lunatics Act, 1882, says: The Inspector, or any official visitor, may visit any lunatic in any asylum and, if it shall appear to such Inspector or official visitor that such lunatic is detained without sufficient cause, hi shall certify under his hand and transmit such opinion to a Resident Magistrate or to the Colonial Secretary. Upon receipt of such opinion the Resident Magistrate or Colonial Secretary may make such order as to him shall seem meet for the discharge of such lunatic, and such lunatic shall be discharged accordingly." Now, this law says imperatively that the Inspector shall, not that he should, but shall certify, &c. As one of the great body of the public, not as an official Visitor, for I have not had fair play in my office, I implore the Colonel to sot the law in motion for the liberation of that unhappy woman, who, he says, is kept confined in the Asylum only because she is destitute and helpless." It ie beside the mark to ask where is she to go to That is not the question. I publicly protest against keeping any person in the Asylum merely because they have no homo and no friends. That is an ulterior matter. Set them free, and the people of

Auckland, than whom there are none more benevolent in the world, will shelter them. Then will be the time to see whether or not the Charitable Aid Board will turn a deaf car to the sighing 6f the poor and the crying of the needy. I think they will not. There is too great a disposition to treat our lunacy law as waste paper, and trample on the civil liberty of the poor and friendless, from professedly humane motives. To Jericho with the humanity which keeps a poor woman in a madhouse merely through fear of a worse thing happening to her. No worse thing could happen to her, and as the Colonel would not publicly proclaim Mrs. Clifton's false imprisonment unless he could substantiate it, I implore him not to flinch from doing his duty. Surely the tyranny of red tape will not utterly nullify the law of this democratic country.—I am, &c., F. G. EWINGTON. Auckland Star, Volume XX, Issue 203, 27 August 1889, Page 3 lt was resolved that provision be made in the Refuge for Mrs Clifton, at present wrongly detained in the Avondale Asylum, as soon as she shall be discharged from the Asylum.

Plot 167 DORMER Ellinor 1841-1886 ?

Entry from Burial Register:-

Kaukapakapa 45 years - 29.7.1886

Plot 168 DRINNAN Hannah (Annie) nee PAIN 1857 -1917 Entry from Burial Register:-

60 years, 18.1.1917 - grave 168

In Loving Memory Of

ANNIE BELOVED WIFE OF

J DRINNAN WHO DIED 16TH JANUARY 1917 AGED 60 YEARS _____

Annie (as she was known), married John DRINNAN, she was born, 1857, Kent England. and baptised 28 Jun 1857 Southwark St Saviour, England Annie arrived in New Zealand on the ship "Mataoka" on 3rd Jan 1865, with her parents William Charles and Charlotte Silverthorne PAIN also her brother William. Not a lot is known of her life before coming to N.Z., or where they first settled but in 1871-72 Electoral Rolls they appear to be at Waiuku. However when John and Annie married, it was at her parent's residence in Hobson St., where they had lived for only 3 months.. Her father was a ship's carpenter

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo , 18 January 1917, Page 2

OBITUARY. DEATH OF MRS JOHN DRINNAN We regret to have to announce the death of a very old and greatly, respected resident of Kaukapakapa, the. person, of Mrs John Drinnan, at the. age. of 60 years. deceased, who had been ailing for some time past, has resided of late with her daughter (Mrs A. Tilby) at Helensville where she passed away on the 16th inst. She was of English birth and came out to New Zealand among the early settlers. Deceased leaves a family of ten children, three of the sons are now fighting" in the. trenches in France, and one returned home wounded some time ago. The body was conveyed by the midday train today (Thursday) to Kaukapakapa, where the interment will take place Mr A Becroft carried out the under taking in his usual competent style.

PAIN has been variously spelt often as PAYNE but Hannah Born 3 July 1856 Daughter of William Charles & Charlotte PAIN Castle Street . Father's occupation Seaman, is quite clearly spelt PAIN

John and Annie Drinnan with their two eldest children Janet Charlotte & William Andrew Children of John and Annie Drinnan 1, Janet Charlotte (Jessie) 4 May 1875 Kkk -24 Apr 1953 Cornwall Hospital 2. William Andrew b 8 Aug 1877 Died 15 Jun 1917 Killed in battle 3. Isabella Sarah 1878 Kkk- 18 Nov 1910 Ak NZ. 4 Robert James 1880 Kkk to 16 Aug 1906 Kkk (Plot 54B) 5 James Joseph 1881 to 14 Feb 1956 Ak Hosp 6. Marion Kate 1882 KKK to 11 Oct 1955 Hamilton NZ 7. Charlotte Grace (Lottie) 13 Feb 1885 to 26 Mar 1954 38 St. Michaels Ave. Pt. Chevalier 8. Edmond Charles (Ted) 1886 Kkk to 12 Mar 1960 Ak NZ 9 Francis John (Frank) 1888 Kkk to 12 Mar 1960 ?

10 Andrew Hamilton ( Milton) 1889 Kkk to 28 Jan 1954 Tennessee USA 11 Violet Adelaide 1890 Kkk to Aug 1961 Ak NZ Mrs Augustus Tilby 12 Edith Annie (Daisy) 1893 Kkk to 22 Feb 1899 KKK (Plot 54C) 13 Rosalie Aileen Florence (Aileen) 1898 Kkk to 19 Sep 1965 NZ

John Drinnan died 13 July 1919 aged 71 years in Auckland New Zealand and is buried in Waikumete Cemetery on 16 July 1919 Plot 30 Presbyterian D Row 7 Headstone 4412 Auckland Star, Volume L, Issue 166, 14 July 1919, Page 12 DRINNAN.—On July 13. 1919 at the residence of his son, Mr James Drinnan. 7. Norman Street. Rocky Nook, John, husband of the late Annie Drinnan. Of Kaukapakapa: aged 72 years. . The funeral will leave the above address on Wednesday. July 16 at 9.30 a m. Friends please accept this intimation.

Plot 169 PAIN William Charles 1827-1884 Entry from Burial Register:drowned off a cutter.

Kaukapakapa, 57 years - 12.10.1884 grave probably 169 - accidentally

William Charles born 1827 Bamford Middlesex England, drowned-18 Nov 1884 Kaukapakapa He was baptised 12 Mar 1834 Surrey England. and married Charlotte Silverthorne Uncles on 1 Jul 1850 at Deptford St Pail England. His parents William Pain 1794-1833 and Hannah nee Stanton 1796- 1868.

He arrived in New Zealand on the ship "Mataoka" on 3rd Jan 1865, In 1870-71 Electoral NZ Roll he is listed as Lot 27 Kariotahi, Waiuku West freehold New Zealand Herald, Volume XXI, Issue 7181, 21 November 1884, Page 5 MELANCHOLY DROWNING CASE. Our Kaukapakapa correspondent writes I regret to hare to record the death by drowning of a man named William Pain, a settler of this place. It appears that Mr. Dye's cutter, under the charge of Mr. John Simcock, and. Messrs. Drinnan's cutter, under the charge of deceased, returned together from Helensville on Tuesday evening. Part of the way coming up the Kaukapakapa River with the tide all hands were on board Mr. Dye's cutter, with the other in tow. In rounding one of the bends the mast of Mr. Dye's cutter came in contact with a branch of a tree overhanging the river, a part of which was carried away, and fell on the j deck, striking deceased over the right eye, and making a slight wound. When about a mile from Mr. Drinnan's wharf, deceased went on board his own cutter, and was apparently all right. The cutters were then freed from each other, and Mr. Simcock came on higher up the river to Dye's wharf, leaving the other cutter a little behind.

On Wednesday morning Mr. Drinnan yoked up his horses to cart his goods from the wharf to the store but was surprised to find the cutter at anchor a chain or so below the wharf. He got on board and found no one there, but saw deceased's boots and blanket. Mr. Drinnan then rode off to deceased's home and other places where he imagined deceased might have gone to, and not finding him came to the conclusion that deceased must have fallen overboard. Mr. Drinnan then gave the alarm, and as the tide receded a watch was kept up and down the river for some distance. About four o'clock in the afternoon the body of the deceased was found about ten chains below where the cutter was at anchor. The body had the appearance of having been in the water for several hours. The theory is that in throwing out the anchor deceased must have overbalanced himself and fallen overboard.

Our Kaukapakapa correspondent writes I regret to have to record the death by drowning of a man named William Pain, a settler of this place, on November 19. About 4 p.m. the body of the deceased was. found about ten chains below where the cutter (on board of which the deceased was) was lying at anchor. The theory is that in throwing out the anchor deceased must have overbalanced himself and fallen overboard.

Plot 170 PAIN Charlotte Silverthorne nee UNCLES 1829 1888 Entry from Burial Register:60 years, 3.4.1888 - grave 170 - Mother of Mrs John Drinnan.

Born 1829 in Manchester, Lancashire England and died Jan 4 1888 Kaukapakapa N.Z, daughter of Joseph UNCLES b 1801 and Jane Silverthorn b 1801 Lancashire

Plot 171 STEWART Dr. John Entry from Burial Register:-

Kaukapakapa, - 13.9.1884, - grave 171 for years Dr. of this place

Electoral Roll Rodney 1875-76 Stewart John, Kaukapakapa, Lot 93 sic Freehold In the Waitemata Roll for 1875-76 He is listed as Stewart, John Kaukapakapa Lot 94 sic freehold In 1880-81 Settler of Lot 93 and in the Waitemata Roll 1880-81 John Stewart freehold Kaukapakapa Surgeon, Lot 94 sic Kaukapakapa 69 acres and dwelling

IN REMEMBRANCE OF

JOHN STEWART DIED 1884

Plot 172A COSGRAVE Anna nee O'NEILL 1823-1894 Entry from Burial Register:Kaukapakapa 72 years - 4.8.1894 - grave 172 - Norman Cosgrave's mother, died from influency New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXI, Issue 9585, 9 August 1894, Page 6 COUNTRY NEWS. KAUKAPAKAPA. Mrs. Cosgrave, wife of Dr. Cosgrave, died at her son's residence here on Thursday, the 2nd instant, aged 72, and was buried on Saturday afternoon. Cosgrave, her husband, died at the same place on Sunday, afternoon last, at the advanced age of 76. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon. They were both in feeble health previous to the attack to which they succumbed. About a fortnight ago Mrs. Cosgrave was seized with an attack of influenza, and her husband attended and nursed her for several days, when he also was seized with the same complaint, and was laid up. Mrs. Cosgrave died nine days after she was taken ill. Dr. Cosgrave rallied somewhat on the day on which his wife was buried, but after,, that event he seemed to relapse and sink rapidly. He retained consciousness up to the last. There being no doctor present, it was 'at one time thought that an inquest would have to be held. Mr. R. Sinclair, J.P., acting coroner for the Helensville district, after making inquiries into the circumstances attending the death of the aged couple, found there was no need to hold an inquest. Dr. James Steel Cosgrave, who was a native of Belfast, was a colonist of some 30 years' standing, having come to Auckland with his wife and family in 1864. He shortly afterwards received an appointment as house surgeon in the Auckland Hospital under Dr. Philson, which appointment he held for several years, relinquishing it on account of ill-health. He went to reside at the Wade about sixteen years ago, and was public vaccinator for that district for many years. But having private means, he did not go into the practice of his profession. He, with his wife, came to this district about two years ago, and have been living with their two sons, who reside here. Mr. E. C. Carr officiated at the burial of Mrs. Cosgrave on Saturday, and the Rev. Mr. Stephens on Tuesday Anna O'Neill was born in Mar 1823 in Orangefield, Belfast, Antrim, Ireland. She died on 2 Aug 1894 in Kaukapakapa, New Zealand. She was buried on 4 Aug 1894 in Kaukapakapa, New Zealand. She married James Steele COSGRAVE on 16 Nov 1847 in Dunmurry, Antrim, Ireland.

Her name and birth date were obtained from the Cosgrave family bible which was in the possession of Noeline Cosgrave in 1979. Her marriage and death certificates were obtained from information also contained in the bible. Her death certificate provided the name of her parents, and the fact that her father was a miller.

04-Jul-2000: Received a copy of research performed by the Ulster Historical Foundation for Maurice Cosgrave of Auckland, New Zealand, which included a marriage notice from the Belfast Newsletter - "Marriage - On 16th November 1847, in the Meeting House, Dunmurry, James S. Cosgrave Esq., surgeon, Malone, to Anna, 4th daughter of john O'Neill Esq., merchant, Belfast".

Apr-2001: Information provided by Maurice Cosgrave of Auckland, New Zealand - from Mr. Frank Henley of Kaukapakapa Cemetery: "4/8/94 Anna, wife of Dr. J. Cosgrave, aged 72 - plot no. 172, Mother of Norman Cosgrave" They had the following children: 1. Thomas COSGRAVE was born about 1848 in Ireland. He died 1 on 31 Dec 1900 in Auckland, New Zealand. The cause of death was Carcinoma of Pancreas / Secondary growth in Liver. He was buried on 2 Jan 1901 in Kaukapakapa, New Zealand 2. Margaret Elizabeth COSGRAVE was born about 1850 in Ireland. She died on 23 Mar 1866 in Auckland, New Zealand

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James Alexander COSGRAVE Theresa Anne COSGRAVE Alfred Edward COSGRAVE Norman COSGRAVE Ida Olivia COSGRAVE

Plot 172B Entry from Burial Register:-

COSGRAVE Thomas 1849-1901 Kaukapakapa, 40 years, 2.1.1901 - grave 172 - brother of Norman

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 11539, 1 January 1901, Page 1 DEATHS. COSGRAVE.—On December 29. 1900, at the Auckland Hospital, Thomas, son of the late J. S. Cosgrave, aged 52 rears. interment will take place at Kaukapakapa tomorrow (Wednesday), January 2, 1901 The cause of death was Carcinoma of Pancreas / Secondary growth in Liver.

Plot 172C COSGRAVE Dr James Steel 1818-1894 Entry from Burial Register:Anna, died of influency

Kaukapakapa, 73 (or 75) years, - 7.8.1894 - grave, part 172 - Husband of

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXI, Issue 9585, 9 August 1894, Page 6 COUNTRY NEWS. KAUKAPAKAPA. Mrs. Cosgrave, wife of Dr. Cosgrave, died at her son's residence here on Thursday, the 2nd instant, aged 72, and was buried on Saturday afternoon. Cosgrave, her husband, died at the same place on Sunday, afternoon last, at the advanced age of 76. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon. They were both in feeble health previous to the attack to which they succumbed. About a fortnight ago Mrs. Cosgrave was seized with an attack of influenza, and her husband attended and nursed her for several days, when he also was seized with the same complaint, and was laid up. Mrs. Cosgrave died nine days after she was taken ill. Dr. Cosgrave rallied somewhat on the day on which his wife was buried, but after,, that event he seemed to relapse and sink rapidly. He retained consciousness up to the last. There being no doctor present, it was at one time thought that an inquest would have to be held. Mr. R. Sinclair, J.P., acting coroner for the Helensville district, after making inquiries into the circumstances attending the death of the aged couple, found there was no need to hold an inquest. Dr. James Steel Cosgrave, who was a native of Belfast, was a colonist of some 30 years' standing, having come to Auckland with his wife and family in 1864. He shortly afterwards received an appointment as house surgeon in the Auckland Hospital under Dr. Philson, which appointment he held for several years, relinquishing it on account of ill-health. He went to reside at the Wade about sixteen years ago, and was public vaccinator for that district for many years. But having private means, he did not go into the practice of his profession. He, with his wife, came to this district about two years ago, and have been living with their two sons, who reside here. Mr. E. C. Carr officiated at the burial of Mrs. Cosgrave on Saturday, and the Rev. Mr. Stephens on Tuesday James Steele COSGRAVE was born on 18 May 1820 in Malone, Antrim, Ireland. He died on 5 Aug 1894 in Kaukapakapa, New Zealand. He was buried on 7 Aug 1894 in Kaukapakapa, New Zealand. He married Anna O'NEILL on 16 Nov 1847 in Dunmurry, Antrim, Ireland. James was employed as Midwife on 10 Sep 1874 in Auckland, New Zealand.

BIRTH: Cosgrave family bible; Page facing Exodus XXXV 26-35; Copy owned by Noeline Cosgrave, Wellington, N.Z. MARRIAGE: Marriage certificate; Copy owned by Jim Cosgrave, Calgary, Alberta DEATH: Death certificate; Copy owned by Jim Cosgrave, Calgary, Alberta BURIAL: Death certificate; Copy owned by Jim Cosgrave, Calgary, Alberta RESEARCH: Information regarding his birth and marriage was obtained from the family bible in possession of Noeline Cosgrave in 1979.

When visiting Salt Lake City in 1985, a copy of his marriage certificate was obtained from the FHL. His death date was also mentioned in the family bible and a copy of his death certificate was obtained. His death certificate lists him as a medical man, and his marriage certificate lists him as a surgeon.

The NZ Herald shipping information (Monday, October 31, 1864) shows that he arrived in Auckland aboard the "Ida Ziegler" on 29 October, 1864, with his wife and family, listed as follows - Jas., Hannah, Thomas, Mary E., James A., Theresa, Alfred, Norman, and Olivia Cosgrave.

Some family traditions: - His sister married a catholic named Guiness and was never spoken to again.

- His brother (possibly Thomas) was a doctor, and went to New York.

- When he arrived in New Zealand, he was met by a younger brother.

- On the first Royal Tour of New Zealand, his cousin came as the doctor (King George and Queen Mary).

20-Oct-1993: Received a letter from Margaret Ridley-Gibbons which included a letter from Sean Cosgrave, providing some family details. Sean says - James Steele Cosgrave and his family were met at the wharf (when they arrived in New Zealand) by James' younger brother Lawrence Cosgrave, who was a police sargeant in Avondale, Auckland, and there was an arguement because Lawrence had married a protestant (Eliza FitzSimmons). James lived in Symonds Street, and then moved to Kaukapakapa where he was doctor at "The Poplars" in Orewa. He also says - James Steele received 150 acres of land when he married Anna O'Neill, situated in Holywood, Belfast. The land housed the hunting lodge for the weekend hunts. The land is at present in government hands until someone in Ireland or goes to Ireland with birth and death certificates to show that they are descended from James Steele Cosgrave. James Steele Cosgrave had a brother called William. William had 4 children, the eldest being William jnr, who was prime minister of Ireland and ruled the 26 counties of Ireland from day one of the civil war to 1932. His son Liam was prime minister from 1973 to 1977. Liam's brother was mp for Northern Ireland in 1974 12-Aug-1996, PRONI: Checked the records of the Belfast Academical Institution, 1826-1876 (SCH/524/1A/3), and found on page 285, as follows: "James Cosgrave, son of Thomas Cosgrave of Malone, commenced Arithmetic Nov. 1837 and left-off Feb. 1838."

04-Jul-2000: Received a copy of research performed by the Ulster Historical Foundation for Maurice Cosgrave of Auckland, New Zealand, which included information extracted from the will of Thomas Cosgrave of Malone, Ireland. This included information on the children of Thomas Cosgrave - "..The sum of 160 pounds was bequeathed to his sons, Alexander and James Steele. . and 40 pounds was bequeathed to each of his daughters, Grace Woods, Eliza McCreight, Isabella Campbell, Margaret Anderson, Nancy Anderson and Olivia Cosgrave".

28-Jan-2001: Searching the web, found the following information: "Cosgrave, James Steele, 1877, May 14, Vaccinator at Waiwera (NZ Gazette)". Also found a listing related to the Auckland Harbour Board - "Cosgrave, J., 1874-79, member".

Apr-2001: Received information from Maurice Cosgrave of Auckland, New Zealand that provided the following - "Wise's NZ Directory, 1878; Cosgrove, Dr. - Orewa, listed under 'Orewa" Dr. Cosgrave; - Wise's 1875/76 directory listed James Steele Cosgrave Beresford Street; - Mitchel and Sufferin's Directory of the City and Suburbs of Auckland 1866-67 - Cosgrave, James S Surgeon

Union St, Cosgrove Lawrence Constable Devonport St. Parnell; Apr-2001: Information provided by Maurice Cosgrave of Auckland, New Zealand - from Mr. Frank Henley of Kaukapakapa Cemetery: "17/8/94, Dr. J. Steele Cosgrave, aged 75, Husband of Anna, died of influenza, plot no. 172 " 10-Oct-2001; Family History Library, Salt Lake City: Found the will of Thomas Cosgrave (Connor Wills 18531858: #8549). This will included a codicil which changed James Steele's bequest from 160 pounds to a bequest of 1 shilling. Thomas made it clear that James Steele was not forgotten, but was certainly not in favour.

09-Aug-2009: Found a newspaper article in the Daily Southern Cross newspaper that identified that James Steele Cosgrave made a deposition that he "was possessed of a diploma in midwifery and diseases of women and children, which he obtained from the Belfast medical faculty. He had not brought it with him, but had it at home. He was not registered as a medical practitioner for New Zealand".

Plot 173B HENLEY Eliza Annie 1890 -1906

Eliza Annie HENLEY 1890-1906

Cause of Death, Probably Rheumatic fever.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 13117, 5 March 1906, Page BEREAVEMENT NOTICES. Mr. and Mrs. HENLEY beg to thank their friends For their kindness in their recent bereavement- Kaukapakapa, March 2, 1906.

IN MEMORIUM

ELIZA ANNIE HENLEY DIED 28TH FEBRUARY 1906 AGED 16 YEARS SHE IS NOT DEAD BUT SLEEPING ALSO

MORRIS C HENLEY WHO DIED 23 RD SEPTEMBER 1913 IN HIS 72ND YEAR FATHER IN THY GRACIOUS KEEPING LEAVE WE NOW THY SERVANT SLEEPING

Plot 173C Entry from Burial Register:-

HENLEY Morris Clark 1842-1913 72 years -25.9.1913. -grave 173C.

Morris Clark HENLEY 1842-1913 New Zealand Herald, Volume L, Issue 15415, 25 September 1913, Page 1 HENLEY.—On September 28. at his late residence, Kaukapakapa, Morris Clark, dearly beloved husband of Eliza Ysabel (sic) Henley, aged 71 years. The funeral will leave his late residence to-day (Thursday), for Kaukapakapa Cemetery.

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo , 1 October 1913, Page 3 Another of the district's pioneer settlers passed away last week in Mr Maurice (sic) Henley, of Kaukapakapa.

The late Mr Henley took up land in the district about 52 years ago, and was well-known and esteemed over a wide area. He was a prominent member of the School and Library Committees for many years, and being of strong literary tastes rendered valuable service in such capacity. There was a large attendance at the funeral, showing the esteem in which the deceased was held.

Morris – photo of house with Bell in front of it – the builder was Daniel Strong (we have a piece of timber from the house with his name on it and the date. I don’t know who Tom Ashton is). I think this is probably from one of Alan Jordan’s collection, so ? his comment. Note from Liz Carter great-granddaughter Jun 2016

Morris Henley was a classical scholar with a degree from Wesley College, Sheffield, the son of a Methodist Minister, and shared his love of books with the early Kaukapakapa settlers, running a library from his own home (1865) before the district library opened about 1912.

Built of kauri, by Morris Clark Henley and his wife Eliza Isabel, in 1887 it is now listed with the Historic Places Trust.

Four generations of Henleys lived in the house before it went out of family ownership.

Although the house is now on a small block of land, it was originally part of quite an extensive farm, and the Henleys gave land for the hall, the Methodist church and cemetery MORRIS CLARK HENLEY 1841-1913 Morris Clark HENLEY was the youngest child of the Reverend John and Mary HENLEY (nee CLARK). He had five, possibly six older siblings, and was born on 11 December, 1841 at Livesey Street, Manchester. His father, a Methodist minister was sick at the time of Morris’ birth and lived only 5 more months before he died of consumption, aged 42, having suffered from a number of illnesses over his lifetime. As a minister, he was passionate about people and he and his wife served those within the parishes they were sent to with enthusiasm and love, often sacrificially. This commitment seems to have been a contributing factor to his early death.

At the time of John’s death, he and Mary were living in Melcombe Regis, Dorset, by the sea, as sea air was considered to be a cure for consumption. Morris may have been with them, due to his young age, but the rest of the family seems to have been elsewhere, possibly Sheffield.

Mary took up teaching after her husband’s death, the 1851 census recording her being a teacher and school mistress, with Morris a 10 year old scholar. By now, only three children remained at home with her.

Morris, and older brothers Thomas, John and Edward were all entitled to attend Methodist/Wesleyan schools as sons of a Methodist minister, and so they were educated at Kingswood School, Bath. This school was founded

by John Wesley in 1748, originally in Bristol, later moving to Bath. Morris was schooled there from 1853, aged 12 until 1856, aged 15.

The following year, Morris was presented with a ‘Certificate of Honour’ from Wesley College, Sheffield. Like Kingswood School, this college was established to educate the sons of ministers but others could also attend. A range of subjects were taught there including a variety of sciences, classical studies, mathematics, French and German. Family stories over the years, and reports in newspapers have said that Morris had an MA from Cambridge University, and could speak Greek, Hebrew, French and Latin. No evidence has been found to support an MA, but the books he later brought with him to New Zealand certainly indicate he had wide interests.

In 1862, Morris, aged 21, along with older brothers John and Edward began a sea voyage to New Zealand, on board the 435 ton barque, Royal Charlie. All three brothers had been living in different places prior to this – John was boarding with brother Thomas, now a Methodist minister and his family in Swansea, Wales, and working possibly as a grinder. Edward was boarding in Handsworth, Staffordshire, and may have been working in the engineering industry as the 1861 census appears to record him as being as machinist, while Morris has not been able to be found. Their four and a half month journey began on 16 March, and ended with their arrival in Auckland on 31 July. The three brothers were all listed as farmers on the passenger list. They eventually made their way to Kaukapakapa, a small, newish settlement, immensely different from where they had come from. All three brothers had land, although John doesn’t appear to have remained long in the area.

Morris had a house built on his piece, ultimately called ‘The Poplars’. According to grandson, Frank, the brothers made their own bricks, near the creek, and Morris’ original house had a brick floor in the kitchen.

Morris is mentioned in newspapers in early January 1864 in relation to the tragic murder of Matilda Thompson, wife of the local postman, and daughter Olivia on 21 December 1863 by Raurangi, a local Maori . Morris, who knew him, had spoken with him on the day of the murders and was called as a witness. The following month, a confusing story unfolded when Morris and another man, James Abbott, an Irish farm labourer, were arrested after they were accused of firing upon some Maori men that they saw approaching them while working. The newspaper articles concerning this event are difficult to understand. No one was hurt, and they then discovered that the men were working with a surveyor. Both Morris and James were charged, Morris being acquitted on lack of evidence, and Abbott later released on surety of three sums of £300 and eventually acquitted also. This was in the times of the New Zealand wars and emotions were running high.

In January of 1865, Morris donated land to the community for the purposes of building a Wesleyan church in Kaukapakapa. While it was built for the Wesleyan congregation, any denomination was free to use it. Electoral rolls for the Franklin, Marsden and Northern Electoral Districts around that time show that he had land in each of these areas, Kaukapakapa being within the Northern District.

With a small number of settlers living in Kaukapakapa, participation in the local community was important. As well as farming sheep, Morris was involved in the newly formed Kaukapakapa Settler’s Library which began in his home, (later moving to the Hall, and finally into its own building), and as a trustee and chairman of the Ararimu North Highway Board, and later of the Kaukapakapa North Road Board. He was chairman of the Kaukapakapa Educational Committee Board which worked to establish the first school in the village, even teaching in it for a brief time, and he donated land on which to build the Settlers Hall. He was later on the committee and a trustee, for the hall and Athenaeum. In December 1876, Morris was nominated for the Kaukapakapa Riding of the Rodney Council, and attended his first council meeting in January the next year.

The New Zealand Herald of 16 November 1878 records that Morris was fare welled from Kaukapakapa, but omits any mentions of where he was going . He comments to the gathering of settlers ‘that, in whatever part of the world he might travel, he would always cherish the kindliest of feelings towards Kaukapakapa and the many

friends he had there.’ A later Herald article on Board of Education news mentions that he had offered to sell a site for the Kaukapakapa School to be located on but was presently on his way to England. By October 1879, he was back in Kaukapakapa as he presided over a lecture held in the Hall. He also took two trips to the southern areas of the North Island, as he later gave a lecture on these in 1880. He made another journey back to England as a newspaper article relating to the Kaukapakapa Library, dated 11 December 1882, reads that he was on his way back from England , bringing with him books for the library to the value of £5.

At age 44, Morris married 32 year old Eliza Isabel CHAPLIN, of Ahuroa and daughter of Thomas, first clerk of the Rodney County Council, and Rachel Anna CHAPLIN (nee FAIRHALL) on 22 July, 1886, at Mahurangi.

Morris and Eliza may have met through Thomas and Morris’ local government associations or through Eliza’s older sister Annie, who had married Marshall HUDSON, a Kaukapakapa resident, a number of years earlier.

They set up home in Kaukapakapa, and the following year, their new house, now known as Henley House, but then referred to as ‘The Poplars’ was built. In the following years, four children were born to Morris and Eliza.

John William on 16 June, 1888, Eliza Anne on 16 January, 1890, Herbert Chaplin on 13 October, 1891, and Rosa Isabel on 13 March, 1894. Eliza died at the age of 16 years.

The Henley family were members of the Methodist church, with Morris being a trustee and Eliza and daughter Rosa both teaching Sunday School. Bert was later a trustee , as well as being sexton of the cemetery.

John, who was known as Willie, became a motor and marine engineer, owning his own business. In 1912 he married Minnie Janet BARTLETT of Yeovil, England, who he met while on a trip to England. They had two children, Morris William Bartlett and Minnie Louise Isabel, settling in Murdoch Road, Grey Lynn. Herbert (Bert) married a number of years after his father’s death, in July 1922, to Bell Marguriete SCOTT from Clevedon, and formerly Lochnorrie. They established their home in the Henley house. Bert and Bell went on to have three children Mary Isabel, Herbert Frank (known as Frank) and Arthur John.

Following the marriage, Eliza and unmarried daughter Rosa, left Kaukapakapa to live with her widowed sister Annie at 18 Brixton Road, Mt. Eden, Auckland.

Fifty two years after Morris and his brothers arrived in New Zealand, he died at home, at the age of 71.He had been unwell for several days and ultimately died from a strangulated hernia obstruction of his bowels, and peritonitis. Sadly, son Bert was overseas in England at the time.

IN MEMORIUM

ELIZA ANNIE HENLEY DIED 28TH FEBRUARY 1906 AGED 16 YEARS SHE IS NOT DEAD BUT SLEEPING ALSO

MORRIS C HENLEY WHO DIED 23 RD SEPTEMBER 1913 IN HIS 72ND YEAR FATHER IN THY GRACIOUS KEEPING LEAVE WE NOW THY SERVANT SLEEPING

Plot 173B HENLEY Eliza Isabel 1855-1938 Entry from Burial Register:-

72 years -25.9.1913. -grave 173C.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 22960, 11 February 1938, Page 1 HENLEY.—On February 10. at her late residence, 18 Brixton Road, Mount Eden, S.2, Eliza Isabel, widow of the late Morris Henley, of Kaukapakapa, and dearly-beloved mother of Will, Bert and Rosa; aged 83. A patient sufferer at rest. Funeral notice later.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 22961, 12 February 1938, Page 1 HENLEY.—On February 10. at her late residence, 18 Brixton Road. Mount Eden, 5.2, Eliza Isabel, widow of the late Morris Henley, of Kaukapakapa, and dearly-beloved mother of Will, Bert and Rosa; aged 83. A patient sufferer at rest. Funeral will leave above address at 2 p.m. to-day (Saturday), arriving Kaukapakapa Cemetery at 3.30 p.m.

ELIZA ISABEL HENLEY(nee Chaplin) 1855-1938 Eliza Isabel Chaplin was born in 1855 In London. England.

She set sail from England in June 1860 with her parents and four sisters on the ship the SS Mermaid arriving in Auckland in November 1860.

The family had come out to New Zealand under the “40 acre system" .to settle on granted land at Ahuroa. Eliza. her mother and sisters, stayed in Parnell while her father, Thomas, went up north to clear their land and build a home.

Her father had difficulties finding their section as there were no proper roads and the country was covered with bush, and initially he began working the wrong land. He eventually found their correct allotment, where he built a whare made from plaited nikau fronds. On its completion, he sent for his family who chartered a cutter from Auckland and sailed up to Warkworth - a journey which took two days.

The Chaplin's lived in three whares before moving into a rough slab house. Two of Eliza’s sisters were still babies so they had to be pushed to one residence in a wheelbarrow.

Eliza’s father was elected to the first Komokiriki Highway Board later becoming Rodney’s first County Clerk. with an income of £50 per year.

At some stage Eliza met and married Morris Clark Henley. a farmer of Kaukapakapa. He had arrived in New Zealand in 1862. from England, with two of his brothers, and they had settled in Kaukapakapa. Morris was an educated man, having obtained an M A from Wesley College, Sheffield. He was able to speak four languages and had a large collection of books Eliza moved to Kaukapakapa, where she and her husband lived all their married life. The attractive two storied house which Morris had built in 1887, was to be the family home for three generations. It is now listed by the Historic Places Trust as ‘Henley House". Here Eliza and Morris had four children - William, Herbert. Eliza and Rosa. Unfortunately, young Eliza died in 1906, at the age of sixteen — possibly from rheumatic fever. _ The Henley's donated some of their land for a public hall, and also for the building of the Methodist Church, of which both were members. Eliza was a foundation member of the Women’s Guild, a Methodist Women’s organisation.

In 1913, Morris died, and some time after this Eliza, together With her surviving daughter, Rosa, moved to Auckland to live with one of her sisters, Annie Hudson While Rosa never married, both of Eliza’s sons did.

William, a motor and marine engineer, married Minnie Bartlett of Yeovil, England, and Herbert, a farmer, married Bell Scott of Clevedon. For the remainder of her life, Eliza lived in Auckland. She died in February 1938, at the age of eighty-three. and was buried beside her husband in the cemetery at the Methodist church in Kaukapakapa Elizabeth Henley, (great-granddaughter) 1999

ELIZA ISABEL HENLEY (nee CHAPLIN) 1854-1938 Eliza Isabel HENLEY (nee CHAPLIN) was born 4 June 1854, at 29 William Street North, Islington, London.

She was the third of five children of Thomas and Rachel Anna CHAPLIN (nee FAIRHALL). Eliza’s siblings were Anna (Annie), Emily, Clara and Thomas. Eliza’s birth certificate records that their father Thomas was a ‘Counting House Clerk’. He had worked for W.H. Smith and Son and was one of the first members of staff there.

In 1860, when Eliza was 6 years old, Annie 13, Emily around 10 , Clara 3, and Thomas 1, her family emigrated to New Zealand under the 40 acre system. Sailing on the ‘Mermaid’, they left Downs, England on 22 June, and arrived, via Melbourne, in Auckland on 22nd November 1860. According to the diary of another passenger, the Chaplin’s had a deck cabin, apparently a bit of a luxury compared with how some other passengers travelled.

On their arrival in Auckland, the family lived in Parnell, while Thomas went ahead north to Ahuroa to clear their land on which to build a home. Eliza recalled in later years that her father had trouble finding the right piece of land due to the country side being covered in bush and there being no proper roads. ‘Several times he took his compass and went away into the bush to find his land. Sometimes he got lost, and once when his food ran out he had to live on the hearts of nikau palms. In the meantime he had built us a whare on the north road, but when he found his land, he built another whare 7 miles away and took us there. It was made of plaited nikau fronds and had little windows in it. He had to cut 7 miles of track to get to and from the place.’ Eliza’s sisters Annie and Emily also recalled that Thomas had begun clearing the wrong piece of land and building a whare, and was put right one day by a stranger. Once the house was complete, the family charted a cutter to Warkworth and arrived after a two day sail. Eliza and Emily later recalled that there was only one ‘real’ house at Warkworth at that time .

Thomas later built his family another whare, and in time built a rough slab house on the site. Eliza’s memoir recorded that Clara and Thomas, being the youngest two children, had to be pushed there in a wheelbarrow.

The Chaplin family were active members of the Methodist church, and held house services in their home as well as entertaining visiting preachers. The story was told of how they had a visit from a stranger one day while still living in the whare. He was poorly dressed and looked as if he had travelled through the bush. He asked if he could hold a service at their house as some neighbours had children to be baptised. Eliza’s mother knew that their neighbour Captain Tuohy, an Anglican, had four children to be baptised but she assumed that the visitor was a Catholic priest. She told him that she didn’t think Captain Tuohy would let him baptise his children as he was from the Church of England. The stranger replied that he was too, and announced he was the bishop. Everyone got very excited – this was Bishop Selwyn who had arrived. He baptised seven children in total. Mrs Chaplin invited him for tea afterwards and got out all her best china which had travelled all the way from England with the family. Towards the end of the visit, one of the table legs collapsed, sending all the china crashing to the floor. Fortunately, nothing was broken, but the Bishop grabbed the nearest item to prop up the table. It was the work box belonging to Eliza’s sister Annie, and while he was putting it into place, it broke.

She had a hard time forgiving him, but did in time.

According to Eliza’s obituary, she lived for several years prior to her marriage in the residence of the Rev W. (William) Kirk, a Methodist minister. He and his family lived in a number of towns around New Zealand, including Auckland, so Eliza was most likely there.

In 1861, the Daily Southern Cross (9 April), lists her father Thomas as owning 160 acres, freehold at Ahuroa.

He is later recorded as owning sheep for a time.

Second sister Emily married Alfred WOODCOCK in Ahuroa, on 14 July 1868 and they remained in the area. A couple of years later, Eliza’s oldest sister Annie moved away to Kaukapakapa when she married Marshall HUDSON, a resident of the area, in 1870.

Thomas was appointed the first County Clerk of the Rodney County Council in 1877, and also had a role as collector of highway rates for the Komokoriki Highways District. Son Thomas left home, undertaking a variety of jobs as sea cook and bushwhacker, but mostly as a sailor. It seems that he had limited contact with his family and later lived in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, where he died in his eighties.

Eliza’s future husband was Morris Clark HENLEY of Kaukapakapa. Morris was active in local government of the Kaukapakapa community as a trustee and chairman of the Ararimu North Highway Board and later as a member and chairman at various times of the Kaukapakapa North Road Board. He also had the responsibility of rate collector for Kaukapakapa North in 1875, and was a member of the Rodney County Council. Morris had arrived in New Zealand in 1862 with two of his brothers, John and Edward and they had all settled in Kaukapakapa. Possibly through her sister Annie and husband Marsh, or through her father’s local government responsibilities, Eliza and Morris met.

They were married on 22 July 1886, at Mahurangi. The marriage notice in the Auckland Star noted that she was also known as Lily. She was aged 32 and Morris was 44.They set up home in Kaukapakapa on Morris’ property, not far from Annie and Marsh, initially in a house already on the site and later in the current two storied house which Morris had built in 1887. This was to be the family home for three generations and is listed now with the Historic Places Trust. The property around that time was known as ‘The Poplars’ due to the number of poplar trees planted on the site. It wasn’t until later that it became known as ‘Henley House’.

Eliza and Morris had four children – John William (Willie) born 16 June 1888, Eliza Annie born 16 January 1890, Herbert Chaplin (Bert or Bertie) born 13 October 1891, and Rosa Isabel born 13 March 1894. The younger Eliza died in 1906, aged 16, from a ‘Disease of the Heart’. (This could indicate rheumatic fever). Her death certificate notes that she was delicate from birth.

Eliza and Morris were active members of the Kaukapakapa Methodist church. The church was the second Methodist one, this one built in 1888 upon land donated by either Morris or his brother Edward. Their home was utilised by Home Missionaries and visiting preachers, and Morris was a church trustee. Eliza taught in the Sunday School, along with Rosa.

Morris played an important part in the life of the Kaukapakapa community being involved with the formation of school, library, hall and church as well as owning a farm and being on the highway boards.

Son Willie became a motor and marine engineer, owning his own business. In 1912 he married Minnie Janet BARTLETT of Yeovil, England, who he met while on a trip to England. They had two children, Morris William Bartlett and Minnie Louise Isabel, settling in Murdoch Road, Grey Lynn.

On 23 September 1913, when Eliza was 59, Morris died at their home from a ‘strangulated hernia obstruction of bowels and peritonitis of four days’. He was 71. Their children were aged 25, 21 and 19 years. Son Bert was overseas in England when this happened.

Just a few years later, Eliza lost both her parents, who were by now also living in Auckland in Grey Lynn with younger sister Clara who had married George VICKERS of Auckland on 6 April 1881. Thomas died on 6 February, 1916, aged 91, and Rachel later that year on 28 October 1916, aged 93.

In 1922,the Kaukapakapa Methodist Women’s Guild was formed, with Eliza being a founding member. Sister Clara tragically lost her life in April of that year when she was knocked down by a car in Ponsonby Road.

Eliza’s other son Bert married Bell Margurite SCOTT from Clevedon, and formerly Lochnorrie, that same year.

They established their home in the Henley house. Following the marriage, Eliza and unmarried daughter Rosa, left Kaukapakapa to live with her widowed sister Annie at 18 Brixton Road, Mt. Eden, Auckland. Bert and Bell went on to have three children Mary Isabel, Herbert Frank (known as Frank) and Arthur John.

While living in Mt. Eden, Eliza became a part of the Dominion Road Methodist Church congregation. Despite her failing health and increasing deafness, she had a keen interest in the activities of the church, and enjoyed reading about mission work at home and overseas as well as supporting the overseas work financially. She spent a lot of time with her Bible and in prayer.

Eliza died 10 February 1938, while living with Rosa, her sister Annie having died three years earlier. She was aged 83. She was buried with Morris and daughter Eliza in the Kaukapakapa Methodist cemetery.

Elizabeth Henley, (great-granddaughter) 2016

Morris Henley Family

ELIZA ISABEL HENLEY WIFE OF ABOVE DIED 10TH FEBRUARY 1938 AGED 83 AT REST

Plot 173A JAGGAR Rev Thomas James 1815-1892 Entry from Burial Register:Kaukapakapa Church

Kaukapakapa 67 years 21.1.1882 grave 173 for 15 years pastor of

Auckland Star, Volume XIII, Issue 3579, 28 January 1882, Page 2 Death.

JAGGAR.—On January 28th, at his residence, Kaukapakapa. the Rev. Thomas James Jaggar, aged 64 years.

Auckland Star, Volume XIII, Issue 3579, 28 January 1882, Page 2 As will be seen by obituary notice in another column the Rev. Thomas James Jaggar, Wesleyan Minister, died this morning at his residence, Kaukapakapa, at the age of 64 years. He was the son of the Rev-. Jonas Jaggar, one of the first pioneer Wesleyan Ministers sent out by John Wesley. He was educated for the minis try at Kingswood College, and had, as, school companions, such men as the Rev, W. Arthur. At the termination of his theological studies he was ordained into the Wesleyan Church, and sent to Fiji as a missionary. For many years he laboured in these islands and was successful in his labours. As a returned missionary, he settled in Auckland, and after a few years quiet, ho accepted the charge of preaching to the Europeans in the Kaukapakapa district.

He has been there for about fifteen years in charge of this mission, and was greatly beloved by the people among whom he laboured. About two weeks ago he caught a severe cold, during one of his journeys, and this has terminated fatally.

Rev Thomas J Jaggar 1818-1882

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF

THE REV T J JAGGAR BORN SEPT 11TH 1815 DIED JANY 23 1892 ___________________ 15 YEARS PASTOR OF THIS CHURCH __________________ LAST TEXT "JESUS CHRIST THE AME YESTERDAY AND TODAY AND FOREVER" Heb 13.8 ___________________ ALSO

MARY HIS WIFE

WHO ENTERED INTO REST OCTOBER 8TH 1894 AGED 60 YEARS

Erected By The Congregations

Plot 174 JAGGAR Mary 1814-1894 Entry from Burial Register:Kaukapakapa Church

Kaukapakapa 67 years 21.1.1882 grave 173 for 15 years pastor of

Auckland Star, Volume XXV, Issue 240, 8 October 1894, Page 4 JAGGAR.—On October 8, at her residence. Kaukapakapa, Mary Jaggar, widow of the late Rev. Thomas James Jaggar; aged 82 years.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXI, Issue 9642, 15 October 1894, Page 5 Our Kaukapakapa correspondent writes —Another old colonist has passed away in the person of Mrs. Jaggar, who died at her late residence here on Monday forenoon last, the 8th October, at the advanced age of 80 years.

Her death was not unexpected. She had been in somewhat feeble health for the last 12 months, but it was not until recently that she required anyone to wait on her. On the morning of her decease she got up as usual, and after being dressed and assisted to an easy chair in an adjoining room by her granddaughter, the latter noticed a sudden change in her appearance, and on approaching to ascertain the cause found that the deceased had passed quietly away, without pain or struggle that she had literally "fallen asleep." During the last two months she has been very kindly attended to by her stepdaughter, Mrs. Beaumont, and Miss Beaumont, who have been most assiduous and unremitting in their attention. The deceased lady, who was deservedly very much respected by all classes of the community, came to this district with her husband, the late Rev. Thomas James Jaggar, a little over 27 years ago, and consequently had witnessed many changes since that time. Notwithstanding her advanced age, she took great pleasure in reading, kept herself well informed, and took great interest in all passing events. The funeral took place on October 10, when her remains were followed to their last resting placed by a large number of settlers. The coffin was covered with beautiful wreaths, and when it was lowered into the grave some of those who had been partakers in the early struggles incident to colonial life, silently added beautiful bouquets of flowers, in token of their respect for the deceased. The Rev. Mr. Stevenson officiated at the grave, and read the burial service in a most impressive manner.

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF

THE REV T J JAGGAR BORN SEPT 11TH 1815 DIED JANY 23 1892 ___________________ 15 YEARS PASTOR OF THIS CHURCH __________________ LAST TEXT "JESUS CHRIST THE AME YESTERDAY AND TODAY AND FOREVER" Heb 13.8 ___________________ ALSO

MARY HIS WIFE

WHO ENTERED INTO REST OCTOBER 8TH 1894 AGED 60 YEARS

Plot 175 THOMPSON Capt. Acheson 1807-1883

Entry from Burial Register:-

Acheson Thomson 1807-1883 Kaukapakapa, 76 years - 14.1.1883, - grave 175 Retired soldier officer

New Zealand Herald, Volume XX, Issue 6638, 26 February 1883, Page 4 Thompson.-On January l4. at Kaukapakapa Acheson Thompson Esq.. aged

In 1880-81 Electoral Roll for Waitemata, he is Freehold settler of Lot 96 Kaukapakapa, on his demise it came into the possession of Gavin James Shanks (Plot 89B)

New Zealand Herald, Volume XX, Issue 6685, 21 April 1883, Page 6 LAW AND POLICE. SUPREME COURT.—In Chambers. Friday, April 20th. (Before Mr. Justice Gillies.) His Honour sat in Chambers to-day, and disposed of the following business Probate and Administration.—Mr. W. Thorne applied for probate of the will of William Cobbald, deceased granted. Also of the will of William Nicholls, deceased; granted.—Mr. Rochfort applied for probate of the will of Joseph Lewis Worms granted. Mr. George applied for probate of the will of William Hodge, deceased granted also of the will of Edward Graham McMinn, deceased; granted. Mr. Jackson applied for probate of the will of Acheson Thompson deceased; granted.

He was the main driving force behind the building of St Cuthbert's Presbyterian Church

Plot 176 Entry from Burial Register:-

RUSSELL S W 1850-1883 Kaukapakapa 33 years -14.7.1883 grave 176 - native of Kings County, Ireland

New Zealand Herald, Volume XX, Issue 6760, 18 July 1883, Page 4 RUSSELL:--On July 14, at the residence of Mrs. Drinnan, Kaukapakapa, Mr. T. W. Russell, late of King's County, Ireland, aged 33 years.—Home papers please copy.

Plot 177 JOHNSTONE Henry De Harcourt 1834-1900 Entry from Burial Register:- Kaukapakapa 53 years -23.10.1900 - grave 177 - committed suicide by shooting.

Widower of Mrs Fanny de JOHNSTONE (plot 160)

Henry de Harcourt Johnstone 1834-1900 Lots 157 & 162 Makarau 120 acres.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 11540, 27 November 1900, Page 5 SUICIDE AT KAUKAPAKAPA

An inquest was held at the Bridge Hotel, on Friday, 23rd inst., before Mr. R. Sinclair and a jury of six, of whom Mr. John Young was chosen foreman, on the body of a settler named Henry de Harcourt Johnstone, who shot himself with a revolver on the morning of the 22nd inst., on the landing reserve close to the Kaukapakapa bridge, It appears that deceased left his home, near Makarau, in company with his son Frank, a lad about 15, on Monday, the 19th inst., and arrived at the Kaukapakapa Hotel about noon of the same day, where they stayed until the following Thursday morning. On that morning deceased left the hotel between seven and eight o'clock without having breakfast, and in company with his son walked along the road as far as the Kaukapakapa bridge.

When they got to the bridge he stopped, arid asked his son if he was hungry. The lad replied that he could go his breakfast, whereupon his father told him to go up to the Bridge Hotel and get breakfast, and that he would wait for him on the bridge till he returned. The lad went, and as soon as he had got out of sight deceased must have returned a short distance, gone off the road into the landing reserve, and committed the rash deed. About half-past eight a schoolboy named Henry McBride, on his way to school, was up a tree on the said reserve looking at a, bird's nest, heard a shot fired a little distance from him, and on looking to the place saw a man fall.

The boy got a great fright, and ran in haste to the school, and reported the matter to the teacher. He then returned with some other boys, and told Mr. R. Drinnan, storekeeper, what had happened, who reported the matter to the coroner, and had the body removed to the Bridge Hotel. Deceased, whose wife died two years and a-half ago. has been a great sufferer from paralysis for three years, and was gradually getting worse, until he was unable at times to perform the slightest office for himself. Hence his son had always to accompany him. On the day they left home deceased gave the lad his purse containing £6, and his pocket-book containing a letter addressed to the Coroner. That letter showed that his physical infirmities were more than he could bear, and that his mind had become unhinged, and that he had gradually settled down to a fixed determination to end an existence that was to him a burden." The letter was written at least a fortnight ago. and stated that deceased had been a sufferer from palsy for three years, and getting worse day after day, and after enumerating a series of misfortunes both real and imaginary, but all very real to him, concludes thus :—"Can you wonder that, finding myself unable, through illness, of performing the slightest offices for myself, and located as I am in close proximity to the lowest wretches it has ever been my misfortune to encounter, that I should desire to end an

existence that is a burden to me. I will take this opportunity of bidding goodbye to all my old friends, and I have nothing but charity for my enemies.—(Signed) H. DE H. Johnstone. Deceased, who was at one time a lieutenant in the British army, was born in Dublin, Ireland, and came to the colony about 42 years ago, and has been a settler in the Kaukapakapa district 23 years. He was 66 years of age at the time of his death. He leaves seven surviving sons, nearly all grown up. the youngest being about 12. The funeral took place on November 23. A number of settlers paid their last token of respect to the deceased. Mr. Grantham officiated at the grave.— [Own Correspondent.

Plot 178 SMITH Emily Charlotte 1883-1884 (2months 1 day) Entry from Burial Register:Ti-Tree Flat - 20.1.1884. - grave 178 - infant daughter of William M. Auckland Star, Volume XXI, Issue 4207, 8 December 1883, Page 7 SMITH—On November 18th, the wife of Mr William Smith, of Kaukapakapa, of a daughter.

Auckland Star, Volume XXIII, Issue 4271, 2 February 1884, Page 7 SMITH.—On January 19. at Ti-Tree Flat, Kaukapakapa, Emily Charlotte, beloved and only child of William and Margaret Smith, aged two months and one day.

Plot 179 SIMPSON Isabella 1900 ( 4 days old)

Entry from Burial Register:-

Makarau, 4 days, -26.10.1900 - grave 179 - child of Joseph.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 11517, 31 October 1900, Page 4 Our Kaukapakapa correspondent writes —An inquest was held at the Bridge Hotel on October 26, before Mr. R. Sinclair, and a jury of five, of whom Mr. Jas. Smith was chosen foreman, on the body of an infant, four days old, named Isabella Simpson, the daughter of Mr. Joseph Simpson, Makarau. Dr. Morris, of Helensville, examined the body, and gave evidence that the child died from exhaustion in consequence of convulsions, and the weakly condition of the child from its birth. The jury returned a verdict in accordance with the medical testimony

Plot 180 NEVEL Richard 1836-1883 Entry from Burial Register:-

Kaukapakapa, 47 years, 21.10.1883 grave 180 an old 58th soldier

In 1880-1881 as Richard Neville he is farm labourer of Ararimu. residential

N.C.O.s of the 58th Regiment in New Zealand 1845-58 In 1843 the 58th regiment took over garrison duties in New South Wales from the 80th who had been posted to India. In 1845 it was sent to New Zealand because of Maori unrest in the Bay of Islands after the Treaty of Waitangi. The regiment remained in N.Z. until November 1858 having been in action during the Northern

Wars, Wanganui and north of Wellington during 1845–47. On embarkation for England, the regiment consisted of 16 officers and 194 men. Over 300 men of the regiment took discharge in New Zealand. when they left in 1859

A private of the 58th (Rutland shire) Regiment of Foot in campaign uniform of 1845 (1st New Zealand War)

Plot 181A DYE Agnes nee ALLISON 1847-1883 and also Baby Agnes Alice DYE 2 days.

Entry from Burial Register:-

Kaukapakapa - 7.1.1883 - grave 181 - wife of Frank

New Zealand Herald, Volume XX, Issue 6614, 29 January 1883, Page 4 Dye.—On January 5, at her residence, Kaukapakapa, the wife of Francis of a daughter.

Agnes Alice Allison Birth 30 May 1847 in Auckland Death 5 Jan 1883 in Kaukapakapa, Auckland, New Zealand New Zealand Herald, Volume XX, Issue 6600, 12 January 1883, Page 6 It is with a feeling of the deepest regret that 1 have to record the death of Mrs. F. Dye, the wife of one of oar earliest and most esteemed settlers, at the comparatively early age of 35 years. About 5 o'clock on Friday afternoon last, and while yet the echoes of this joyous season had not quite died away, the sad, sudden news, cast a shadow of the deepest gloom over the whole district. The deceased lady was the daughter of a very old

and respected colonist, the late Mr. Allison, of Newmarket. She was born in Auckland, and came with her husband to settle in this district about 16 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Dye were then newly married. Shortly after, Mr. Dye went to the Thames to try his luck there, but like a good many others, found there were more blanks than prizes, and so returned, after a few months sojourn, to his district again. During their residence here, both Mr. and Mrs. Dye have taken an active interest, and given much of their time to every movement for the advancement and social well-being of the district. Mrs. Dye was of a quiet, unobtrusive, and kindly disposition, qualities which won for her the respect and esteem of all who knew her. She was confined of a daughter about 1 o'clock on Friday afternoon last. Her mother, Mrs. Allison, who had attended her on similar occasions before, was with her on the present occasion, but all did not go well. A messenger was despatched for Dr. Stewart, who came with all possible speed, and did all that could be done in the circumstances, but she gradually sank, and died at 5 o'clock the same afternoon, as above slated. She was buried on Sunday afternoon, in the burying ground attached to the Wesleyan Chapel, when a. large number of settlers from all the districts round came to pay the last tokens of respect to the deceased. The baby died on Sunday morning, and was buried with its mother. Mr. Hill, in a very solemn manner, read the burial service, during which irrepressible sobs could be distinctly heard, and involuntary tears trickled down a good many cheeks. Great sympathy is felt for Mr. Dye in his sad bereavement.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XX, Issue 6614, 29 January 1883, Page 4 DYE.-On January 5, at her late residence, Kaukapakapa, Agnes Alice, the beloved wife of Francis Dye, aged 35 years DYE:-.—On January 7, at the residence of Mr. John Sinclair, Kaukapakapa, Agnes Alice, infant daughter of Francis DYE, .aged two years.(sic. should be days )

Plot 181C DYE Annie 1873 - 1884 Entry from Burial Register:181A)

Kaukapakapa, 27.7.1884 - grave 181 - daughter of F (Plot 164C) & A (Plot

Auckland Star, Volume XXVI, Issue 4442, 16 August 1884, Page 5 DYE.—On July 27, at Kaukapakapa, Annie, beloved daughter of Frank Dye; aged 11 years.

I REGRET to have to record the death of a very promising girl, about twelve years of age, Miss Annie Dye, the second daughter of Mr. F. Dye, at an early hour on Sunday morning last, of typhoid fever. She had been ailing for about three weeks, but nothing serious was apprehended. Dr. Stewart had been attending her for some time past. At first he thought it was low fever, but as she did not appear to progress so favourably as was desired, Mr. Dye sent for Dr. Langdon, of Helensville, on Friday last, when I believe both doctors agreed that it was typhoid fever. When Dr. Langdon left, he gave Mr. Dye to understand that there was no immediate cause for alarm, and on Saturday morning the girl seemed in good spirits, and much in the same state as she, had been for some time. Afternoon on Saturday, however, a decided turn for the worse set in, and continued through the night, until she died as above stated! The funeral took place this afternoon in the Wesleyan burying ground at three o'clock. The Rev. Mr. Norrie, junr., conducted the service. A large number of settlers attended. Great sympathy is felt for Mr. Dye in his sad bereavement. [Own Correspondent, July 28.]

Plot 181B DYE Edith Ann 1863 - 1893 Entry from Burial Register:Marks

Kaukapakapa, 20.8.1893 - grave part 181 wife of F Dye and daughter of H

Auckland Star, Volume XXIV, Issue 196, 19 August 1893, Page 5 Death.

DYE.—On August 18, at her residence, Kaukapakapa. Edith Ann, beloved wife of Frank Dye,(Plot 164C) aged 30 years.

Plot 182 FULTON Hugh 1861-1901 Entry from Burial Register:- Kaukapakapa -23.6.1901 -grave182 - accidentally killed at Nihotupu New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 11695, 3 July 1901, Page 4 FULTON:---June 20, at Nihotupu, accidentally killed by an immense landslip, Hugh Fulton, of Kaukapakapa aged 40 years; Deeply regretted. Interred at Kaukapakapa. By request of deceased only light mourning will be worn

Auckland Star, Volume XXXII, Issue 156, 3 July 1901, Page 3 FATAL ACCIDENTS. A shocking accident occurred at the. waterworks excavations at Nihotupu on June 20, by which two men named Hugh Fulton and William Smyth lost their lives through a fall of earth and rocks. Fulton was the contractor for the section, and came from Kaukapakapa. Smythe, who was 19 years of age, came from Nihotupu. The bodies were subsequently recovered, and an inquest was held, with the result that a verdict of accidental death was returned.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXII, Issue 146, 21 June 1901, Page 5 NIHOTUPU FATALITY. DETAILS OF THE ACCIDENT. RECOVERY OF THE BODIES.

Further details are now available of the lamentable accident which occurred yesterday at Nihotupu, by which two men, Hugh Fulton and William Smythe, lost their lives. The bodies of the unfortunate men were recovered after several hours arduous and dangerous work, and from indications they must have been killed instantly.

WHERE THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED. The contract on which the accident occurred is No. 12, and covers that portion of the work in connection with the' Auckland auxiliary water supply which is near Quinn's Creek. The contract was held by Fulton, who lives at Kaukapakapa, and some fourteen men were employed. The scene of the accident is a narrow, precipitous gully, about 100 ft. deep.

THE ACCIDENT. Fulton, and four of his men were excavating the 12ft. track required out of the bank, when an immense body of earth and stone, upwards of 200 tons, came away Suddenly Smythe seems to have observed with the other men indications of the slip, but for some reason or other he became confused, and ran under the slip. In-doing so he collided with Fulton, who, through having lost the sight of one eye, was at a disadvantage. This may even have led to the collision. When last seen Fulton was being struck by a large boulder. The other men, V. Parker, Harry Rosier, and Ernest Goltier, managed to get out of way just in time, .Rosier, who was working between Fulton and Smythe at the time, having a miraculous escape. The slip falling the whole 100 ft., piled up on the bottom to a height of some 12ft. of solid debris, tapering off towards the top.

RECOVERING THE BODIES. Word was immediately sent to the next contractor, Mr Currie, who has charge, of Nos. 6 and 7 contracts. Mr Currie at once got his men together (about 22), and the work of clearing away the fallen debris was commenced. Other men, employees of the City Council, also gave every assistance, the work of rescue being

under the direction of Mr M. Blair, Clerk, of the Works. The work was carried out systematically, the men, working in short relays. The task was an arduous and dangerous one, but everyone worked with the knowledge that life or death might depend upon the result of their labours, and after six hours of exhausting work a hat, which proved to belong to Fulton, was found by the gang under Messrs Currie and Lang. The greatest care was then taken in removing further, debris, as the rescuers felt that the bodies were close at hand. A few minutes later the body of Smythe was found. The unfortunate young man was lying on his back, and had evidently been killed at once by a blow upon the temple. After another half hour's work the body of Fulton was found lying about three feet further up the creek., Fulton was also lying on his back, and seemed to have met with an equally sudden death. The two bodies were removed to the camp, where the men live who are employed on the contract.

Mounted Constable Ramsay arrived from town just after the bodies had been found, and took of them. A little later Constable Green, of Avondale, arrived. THE VICTIMS. Mr Hugh Fulton was a well-known contractor in the North, and a thoroughly experienced, workman. He resided at Kaukapakapa and leaves a wife and nine children. Some years ago Mr Fulton nearly lost his life at a contract, owing to a blast going off unexpectedly.

His sight was injured, and his mate on that occasion lost his arm. His widow is a daughter of Captain Dawson, of Kaukapakapa.

William Smythe is a young fellow of 19 years, and resided at Nihotupu, where he and his father were well known.

Mr H. M. Wilson, engineer in charge of the works, went out to the scene last night.

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

HUGH FULTON WHO WAS ACCIDENTALLY KILLED NIHOTAPU 20TH JUNE 1901 AGED 40 YEARS.

IN THE MIDST OF LIFE WE ARE IN DEATH

Plot 183 FULTON H Dawson 1886-1916 Son of Hugh Fulton (Plot 182) and Maria Angeline Caroline Frederica DAWSON died in Remuera and cremated at Purewa 1 Jan 1959.

Grandson of Capt William Dawson (Plot 184) and Caroline Dawson nee Blythe (Plot 185) Auckland Star, Volume XLVII, Issue 217, 11 September 1916, Page 12 IN MEMORIAM. FULTON.—In loving memory of Hugh Dawson Fulton, died September 3. 1916. aged 30. the deep loved foster grandson of the late Captain and .Mrs. Dawson. Interred at Kaukapakapa. September 5.

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

H DAWSON FULTON THE ELDEST SON OF

HUGH AND M.A.C. FULTON WHO DIED 3RD SEP 1916 IN HIS 30TH YEAR, SAFE WITH GOD

Plot 184 DAWSON Capt William 1830-1912

Entry from Burial Register:- 82 years 15.10.1912 -grave 184

Captain Dawson's Residence in Stoney Creek Rd. Auckland Star, Volume XXXV, Issue 154, 29 June 1904, Page 6 GOLDEN WEDDING. DAWSON. BLYTHE.—On June 8, 1854, at All Saints' Church, Poplar 'London by the Rev. C. J. Black, Captain William Dawson, of the British barque Auxiliar youngest son of Mr John Dawson of Weybourne, in Norfolk, to Caroline, youngest daughter of Mr Joseph Blythe. also of Weybourne, in Norfolk.— Norwich and Birmingham papers please copy.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 15127, 18 October 1912, Page 4 KAUKAPAKAPA PIONEER SETTLER'S DEATH Another gap in the fast-narrowing circle of our early pioneers was caused on Sun- October 13, by the death of Captain William Dawson, who for nearly 53 years was esteemed in this district for his genial disposition and sterling integrity of character Captain Dawson. then a young man of 29 years, arrived in the ship Phoenix in 1859, and taking up land in this district passed through all the troubles of early colonisation. For some time he followed maritime pursuits, but always looked forward to a farmers life. With the help of his wife he made Phoenix farm one of the show places of the settlement, where all neighbours or strangers, were assured of kindly hospitality He took his part in all public affairs, being a member of the first road board formed in the district besides holding other offices. For 30 years he was superintendent of our local Sunday school. The deceased gentleman .also a keen interest in temperance work, being for 20 years organiser of the temperance party. The whole settlement, as a mark of respect to the deceased, and as an expression of sympathy towards his widow and niece attended his funeral. was one of the largest seen in the district Kaipara and Waitemata Echo , 23 October 1912, Page 3 OBITUARY. CAPT. WILLIAM DAWSON Capt. William Dawson, who died at the Helensville Private Hospital on Sunday, 13th inst, at the age of 82, was an old and much respected resident of Kaukapakapa. He was born in Norwich in 1830, and went to sea at the age of 14. In 1854 he married a daughter of Mr William Blythe, of Weybourne, and in the same year was appointed master of the barque Auxiliar, bound Home from India. Capt. Dawson had a remarkably eventful

experience. His next ship, the Unicorn, left Swansea with coal for Coquimbo, thence she went to Chincha Island where she loaded guano for Europe. After being at sea three day, she sprang a leak, and making a foot of water per hour, she returned to Callao, where she was condemned, and her cargo was transhipped to the "Cingalese." After sailing, this vessel also sprang a leak and put into Valparaiso where she also was condemned, and the cargo again transferred to the Chilean ship "Rosaria." This vessel got as far as the Horn when she sprang a leak; the crew took to the boats and were eventually picked up, but the Rosario foundered thus the cargo of the Unicorn, after being in three different vessels, was lost. Capt. Dawson then joined a Peruvian barque on the coast of Peru, and next had command of the barque "Sebastopol," trading to Australia, for two years. He then gave up sea-faring life and left for New Zealand in the ship Phoenix, arriving in Auckland in 1860. Shortly after his arrival he purchased a farm, now known as Phoenix Farm," Kaukapakapa, named after his last ship. Capt. Dawson took an active part in all local affairs during 52 years residence here.

He has been 28 years superintendent of the Sunday school, and was president of the Blue Ribbon Committee.

He was a great favourite with every one, and every year gave the Sunday school a picnic treat on his farm, which was the event of the year with the children. The news of his death was received with deep regret, and his funeral was one of the largest ever seen .in the district, a large number of friends from surrounding districts attending. He leaves a widow, niece, adopted daughter and several grandchildren to mourn their loss.

LOVING MEMORY of

CAPTAIN WILLIAM DAWSON WHO DIED 13TH OCTOBER 1912 IN HIS 83 RD YEAR. HIS LAST WORDS THE BLOOD OF JESUS CHRIST HIS SON CLEANSE US FROM ALL SIN

Plot 185 DAWSON Caroline 1828- 1924 Entry from Burial Register:- 95 years, 11.4.1925. -grave 185

CAROLINE DAWSON (nee Blythe) 1830-1925 .

Caroline nee Blythe b 1828 Weybourne, Norfolk England . d April 1924 Kaukapakapa New Zealand Herald, Volume LXI, Issue 18681, 10 April 1924, Page 10 OBITUARY.

DEATH OF NONAGENARIAN. MRS. CAROLINE DAWSON. One of Kaukapakapa's pioneer settlers, Mrs. Caroline Dawson, died on Tuesday! at the ago of 95. Mrs. Dawson, who was the daughter of Mr. Joseph Blythe, farmer of Weybourne, England, married Captain William Dawson in 1854. Captain Dawson, who went to sea at the age of fourteen, continued as master of several vessels for some years after his marriage, but in 1860 he and his wife came to New Zealand in the ship "Phoenix," after which vessel he named his farm.

Shortly after his arrival he purchased a property of 200 acres of bush laud at Kaukapakapa. Both Captain Dawson and his wife took an active part in local affairs during their long residence in the district. Mrs. Dawson, who was noted for her charitable efforts, was very highly esteemed by all who knew her. The interment takes place at Kaukapakapa at 11 a.m. to-day.

Evening Post, Volume CVII, Issue 94, 21 April 1924, Page 9 One of the pioneer settlers of Kaukapakapa, Auckland district, Mrs. Caroline Dawson, 'died recently at the great age of 95 years. She was the wife of Captain William Dawson, the couple coming to Auckland in the ship Phoenix 64 years ago. Prior to that Captain Dawson had spent some years at sea. Shortly after arriving in Auckland Captain Dawson purchased 200 acres of bush land./at Kaukapakapa, on which he settled with his wife. The farm was called Phoenix after the vessel in which Captain .and Mrs.- Dawson came to New Zealand.

They had many hardships to undergo in the early days, when the trip was made to Kaukapakapa by boat to Riverhead, and then by bullock team to Helensville. Captain Dawson took great interest in the progress of Kaukapakapa, and also a prominent part in the social life of the district. He was for many years superintendent of the Sunday School and president of the Blue Ribbon Army. His wife took equal interest in the local affairs,, and was very highly esteemed by all who knew her, being ever ready to assist those in trouble.

CAROLINE DAWSON WIFE OF CAPTAIN WILLIAM DAWSON DIED 8TH APRIL 1924 AGED 95 YEARS AT REST

CAROLINE DAWSON (nee Blythe) 1830-1925 .

As a twenty-four-year old bride, Caroline Blythe probably anticipated a quiet life in the English countryside rearing a large family. Neither was to eventuate. Her father was Joseph Blythe a farmer of Weybourne, but her husband, William Dawson was an adventurous man, with staunch Christian principles and strong leadership qualities.

When they married in 1854, William although only twenty-four, had been at sea for ten years and was already master of the barque Auxiliar. His next ship the Unicorn had a disastrous voyage and the whole cargo was lost off South America. Later he traded to Australia for two years in command of the barque Sebastopol. Perhaps these voyages stirred her husband’s interest in the colonies because some years later, after their marriage, William and Caroline emigrated to New Zealand.

They arrived in Auckland in 1860 and soon after purchased 2OO acres of bush in Stoney Creek Road, Kaukapakapa. They called this property Phoenix Farm after their migrant ship. Caroline was probably the second white woman to come to Kaukapakapa and Mrs Eleanor Dye, also of Stoney Creek Road, would be her only feminine company.

Having been married ten years without having any family, the Dawsons adopted a little girl shortly after their arrival in New Zealand Maria was the daughter of Robert and Margaret O'Donnell and had been born in Auckland, in May 1864.

Caroline helped her husband make 'Phoenix Farm‘ a show place. An 1888 (approx) photo shows a comfortable house well planned flower garden and fruit trees. The clean pasture with good fencing included a long stretch of post and rail, and was notable at the time. Life was not so well ordered at first though. Originally wheat w as

grown among the tree Stumps and ground by hand Later Captain Dawson, a flour miller’s son built a windmill and ground grain for the settlers. It was later converted to a smokehouse for curing bacon and fish Caroline was very active in local affairs throughout her long residence in the district. She was a great worker for the Blue Ribbon Army of which her husband was president for twenty years.

In1864 Mr M C Henley donated a site for the Methodist Church.

Captain Dawson was foremost among the settlers who provided materials and labour for the building which was opened debt free in 1864.

(This church was replaced in 1880). No doubt Caroline and the other wives provided assistance. She was an organiser of the elaborate Sunday School picnic held annually at ‘Phoenix Farm’. Caroline probably did a lot of unseen work for the Sunday School as well, as Captain Dawson was its superintendent for eighteen years.

When excellent quality gravel was discovered on the Rapson Road part of their property about 1887, Dawson’s Quarry was opened. It supplied all the ballast for the new railway extension from Helensville to Kaukapakapa.

Maria was a first-day pupil at Kaukapakapa School when it opened in September 1873. No doubt she was involved in the Blue Ribbon Army and assisted her parents in their church activities until she married Hugh Fulton in 1886. He was twenty-five and a native of Belfast, Northern Ireland. He had come into the district as a roading contractor to recondition the Waitangi Bridge and reconstruct the Makarau Bridge.

Her husband was apparently successful as their son writes of taking food supplies to his four camps and in 1895 Hugh was able to take a seven year lease at £50 per acre on what was later William Stevens’ farm at Waitoki.

Caroline would be happy to have her daughter so comfortably settled locally and would enjoy Maria’s growing family who also attended Kaukapakapa School. However, in 1901 Hugh died as the result of Car accident. An unlikely occurrence as there would be so few cars but a tragic one. This is incorrect, he was killed in an accident at Nihotupu where he had a contract in construction work associated with the Waterworks Nihotupu dam project. (See Plot 182 He was only forty years old and Maria was left with eight children under fifteen. No doubt Caroline was a great help to her daughter, especially until Maria remarried in 1907.

Her second husband was John Russell (brother of Mary Eleanor Shanks (Plot 243) ) of Loch Norrie with whom she had one daughter Winifred.

In 1916 tragedy struck again when Caroline lost her eldest grandchild, Hugh Dawson Fulton who died at the age of thirty.

Captain Dawson died in 1913. Caroline outlived him twelve years and in old age she was supported by an unmarried niece, Emma Blythe her brother’s daughter who had joined her in New Zealand about 1888, A long-time resident recalls Caroline being driven to church in a gig by Miss Blythe in the early 1920s. In her will, Caroline speaks affectionately of her as my "companion of thirty-seven years" Caroline Dawson died in 1925 aged ninety-five and was buried with her husband in Kaukapakapa Cemetery.

‘She was noted for her charitable efforts and highly esteemed by all’. - Obituary.

Isla Willis 1999

Plot 186 BLYTHE Miss Martha Emma 1846-1935 Entry from Burial Register:- 89 years, 4.3.1935 - grave 186 In 1896 NZ Electoral Roll>Auckland>Waitemata she is listed as Martha Emma Blythe , Kaukapakapa, lady's companion, residential.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22049, 4 March 1935, Page 1 BLYTHE:--On March 2. at Seabrook Avenue, New Lynn. Martha Emma, the loving and faithful niece of the late Captain and Mrs. Dawson of Kaukapakapa; in her 90th year Funeral will leave the chapel of W. R. Battersby. Avondale, Train Terminus. 9 a.m. to-day (Monday) for Kaukapakapa Cemetery. No flowers, by request.

Plot 187 SINCLAIR Mrs Mary nee McLeod 1850-1925 Entry from Burial Register:-75 years, -19.6.1925 -grave 187 Auckland Star, Volume LVI, Issue 141, 17 June 1925, Page 1 SINCLAIR. —On June 17, 1925. at her late residence, Sunnyside, Kaukapakapa, Mary, relict of the late John Sinclair, aged 75 years. Funeral at 11 a.m., Friday.

MARY SINCLAIR (nee MacLeod) 1850-1925 Mary was one of the younger members of the MacLeod family While visiting her sisters, Ann (Plot 197) and Flora Simcock (Plot 207 ) in Kaukapakapa, she was introduced to their neighbour, John Sinclair.

He had emigrated from Scotland with his brother Robert (Plot 53B) on the Lord Burleigh in 1859. He worked elsewhere for some years, but in 1870 he bought Sunnyside Farm at Kaukapakapa. Some years earlier, his brother had bought ‘Eden Vale’ farm next door.

John was soon enamoured with young Mary MacLeod and although he was much older, she reciprocated. They were married in 1873, John being thirty-eight and Mary twenty-three.

They were to have only two children, John James, always known as Jackie, (Plot 38) was born in 1874, and Mary Alexandrina Annie (Alex) (Plot 37) was born in 1879.

For Mary and John family and church were paramount. John, a builder drew the plans for the second Methodist church and superintended the work done chiefly by Captain Dawson, (Plot 184) Charles (Plot 196) and Joseph Simcock (Plot 198) and Robert Sinclair (Plot 53B) . The new church opened on 5 December 1880.

Four days later a soiree was held as a celebration and fund raiser. No doubt Mary would have been involved in these events. John was also concerned with keeping the records of that church and associated cemetery. Mary was a Presbyterian but as a staunch Christian, she supported her husband and the Methodist Church.

Mary and her family were prominent in the Blue Ribbon Army. One of the district’s social highlights was its annual picnic always held in a flat ‘Eden Vale’ paddock which adjoined Mary’s house. Foot races were held also novelty races such as the greasy pig chase. Mary and her daughter assisted with the stalls which sold refreshments and fruit.

When the Methodist Ladies’ Guild was established in 1921, Mary was its first President and her daughter Alexandrina was a foundation member.

When the Taylor family emigrated from England and bought next door to ‘Eden Vale’ Mary proved a very kind neighbour She is remembered for surprising the Taylor's with a gift of green peas for Christmas and for teaching the daughters how to bottle peaches.

Her children were brought up to serve the church and the community. Neither her son or her daughter married, but Mary's family is remembered for its contribution to the District.

Mary died in 1925 aged seventy-five. She is buried in the Methodist Cemetery with her husband who died eleven years earlier, and her children are also buried there

Plot 188 SINCLAIR John 1835-1914 Son of John Sinclair and Ann Taylor Forgandenny (4 miles South of Perth), Perth, Scotland born 6 Feb 1835 Christened 16 February 1835 Died 26th May 1914 New Zealand Herald, Volume LI, Issue 15621, 29 May 1914, Page 8 Another gap in the rapidly thinning line of pioneer settlers has been made by; the death' of Mr. John Sinclair, of Kaukapakapa, at the age of 79 years. After various adventures on the goldfields of Otago and Westland, deceased settled in the Kaukapakapa; district nearly; fifty years; ago, and Sunnyside, his homestead, was looked upon as a model holding. Until recently, he enjoyed good health. Mr. Sinclair was esteemed for his uprightness of character, and for his personal integrity. He leaves a widow and a grown-up family of two.

Two Sinclairs Away back in 1859, the brothers, John and Robert Sinclair left Perthshire, Scotland, for New Zealand in the Lord Burleigh, arriving in Auckland after a voyage of 123 days. They were builders by trade, and after working at this for a few years, they took up adjoining blocks of land at Kaukapakapa.

John Sinclair married Mary McLeod who had come out from Nova Scotia with her parents in the Ellen Lewis, the last of Rev. Norman McLeod's ships. John built a good solid house and named it "Sunnyside"’. and he and Mary planted a beautiful garden with a fine stand of gum trees to shelter it, and there they remained for the rest of their lives. They had a son, John James, and a daughter, Alexandrina, neither of whom married.

All four took a prominent part in the community, especially the church, John building the second Methodist church in 1882 to replace the first little one of 1864. Alexandrina grew up to take an active part in the Sunday School. and was the church organist almost the whole of her life. She was also the music teacher, riding many long miles on her side-saddle to the homes of her pupils. Her brother John James grew up to be a highly respected member of the community, and in his will, left eighteen acres, and a substantial sum of money, to the youth of the district as a sports field. His sister outlived him by twenty-six years and will long be remembered as a true, though very useful, lady ever willing to help.

Having no one to succeed them. on her death in 1957, the farm was sold and the house was rented, but after many years was demolished. Now only the gums remain and their name in the Sinclair Park Sports Field, which is used the whole year round.

Eden Vale was the name that Robert Sinclair gave to his house. We wonder if perhaps he had at some time in his youth visited the beauty spot of the same name in South East Ireland? We shall never know —but we do know that it was here that he brought his young bride Harriet, eldest daughter of William Goodwin who lived in Stoney Creek Road, half a mile away.

However, 1872 was to prove a tragic year for both families, because Harriet's 10 year old brother was drowned in the creek, and only a month later, she herself died at the birth of her baby! The baby lived and was named Robina Harriet, and was cared for by her grandmother. Only five years later, the name of the grandmother was added to the other two names on the headstone, she herself being still only 45 years old!

In the same year as his little daughter was born, we read of a piece of Robert Sinclair‘s land being given for a little one-roomed school, which soon became used as the Public Hall, also (after all these years, we still call it the Hall Paddock, although in 1888, a fine new Hall was built on its present site, half a mile away).

The year his little daughter started school, Robert became Chairman/Secretary, a position he held for 25 years!

He took a leading part in all local affairs, being Chairman of the Road Board for many years, while in 1882, he was made a J.P. and appointed District Coroner. At the formation of the Waitemata County Council he acted as Chairman for one year, but declined re-election. though he remained a councillor until his death in 1903.

Robert married a second time. His bride was Harriet Haszard, from Prince Edward Island and was a relative to the Haszard family who died so tragically in the Tarawera Eruption. Incidentally, a niece of hers, Ethel Haszard, was married in the garden of Eden Vale to the young James Parr, later Sir James Parr who became High Commissioner for New Zealand in London.

Robert was a keen gardener and planted many flowering shrubs, and a grove of oaks between the house and the creek, planting also a double row of pines right around the homestead, the farm buildings and the large orchard, to protect the young saplings.

Now, in I984, the pines arc all gone, but the oaks remain, to his memory, and many of the shrubs and a large laurel. After Robert's death, the farm was sold to Robert Russell, who remained until about 1914.

The next owner was Samuel Tanner, but after only six years, his young wife died, leaving him with four little boys. so once again, the farm was on the market. Meanwhile, back in England, my father Frank Taylor, who had worked all his life in an office, was longing for a change, and my eldest brother Ron who had just left school, thought he would like to go farming. They were encouraged by my uncle who was already farming in Kaukapakapa, so in 1920, they sailed for New Zealand to find a farm before bringing out the whole of our large family. They found land to be very dear, as there was a boom following the war with young men returning with war brides, eager to settle on the land. Eden Vale being central, and on a metal road, was one of the dearer properties, but my father was tempted by the oak trees, so he bought it and sent for us.

What a tremendous change for my mother, coming from a large stone house in the suburbs of a city, with every convenience, well furnished and with fitted carpets (even then), to a farm home without even water in the house! The house in England had been sold furnished, as my father had ideas about living the simple life, and that is just what it proved to be!

The very next year, the bottom fell out of dairying, and the farm was too small for anything else, so for many long years there was no money for anything but the bare necessities. l must admit that —— though the older ones realized all that we were missing — we younger children loved it —— the bungalow with verandas all round (we had never even seen a wooden house), the creek to swim in. and horses to ride. Riding was the only way to get about in winter when those clay roads were unfit for wheels. One thing my father had allowed us to bring was the piano, and as such things were scarce in the Kaukapakapa of 1920 we were never short of visitors for musical evenings. One visitor, who was to become one of New Zealand's most famous singers, was Inia Te Wiata, who as a boy was travelling with a Youth Choir, and was billeted with us.

Another of New Zealand's well known personalities, journalist, broadcaster, among many other things. was Peter Cape, who was a regular visitor throughout his boyhood, his parents being friends of my parents.

Actually, his father stayed at Eden Vale while his mother was in the Helensville Obstetric Hospital for the birth of Peter. The friendship continued, and during one visit, my brother Bob built a canoe for Peter to sail in down in the creek. Many years later, Peter was to write the story of that delightful happening for the School Journal (Vol 45 no 7 Aug 1951 and Vol. 45 no. 9 Oct 1951) When l married in 1929, and went to live at Jordan's Island (so named because there was nothing but a half mile of narrow causeway built of fascines across the mudflats. and another half mile of boggy paddocks to the little house) l left all that behind, as we seldom got out, but at Eden Vale things gradually got better as farm fertilizers became known, electricity came to the district, and even a few cars appeared as the roads became passable all the year round. But then came the Second World War and changed all our lives for ever. To our great grief, our youngest brother Robert, who was to have had Eden Vale, failed to return, and our father was now too old to carry on.

Back on our farm at Jordan's Island. all the farm hands had been called up one by one and my husband was left with only a young lad to milk 120 cows (and all the cows were stripped after the machines, in those days).

Moreover. we had been battling for 10 years to get our children educated —— by correspondence until they were old enough to ride the seven rough miles to school — and we had still two more to start, so my father persuaded us to put a manager on, and buy Eden Vale. So that is how l come to be right back where I started, telling of all the changes over the years!

The first great change was to move the cold south facing kitchen to the east — we wondered why no one had ever done it before, but of course. when all cooking, water heating for simply everything was dependent on the wood-burning range. it would have been frightfully hot in summer. Then too, we glassed in one long verandah,

bringing the sun into the dark old sitting room. Concrete paths also were an amazing improvement. And so passed the teenage years of our six. until they either left to be married. or to find work, and once more we were on our own, with the farm too much for my husband, and the house too much for me. Thus, in 1966, our third son brought his wife, and young family, and turned the west side of the old house into a comfortable flat for us.

This has proved to be an excellent arrangement as, while their six were young, we were able to baby-sit for them, without ever having to go out, and now that they are all grown up, they can keep an eye on us in our old age!

What a change Robert Sinclair would see if he were to return now! Where once his flax mill stood down by the creek, traffic passes constantly on a tar-sealed road, while another one cuts off the corner of the farm where once the little school stood, with even a traffic island to control the flow. Large glass houses produce tomatoes and the old barn has become the packing shed. Our son takes them to the city markets and is back before breakfast — a thing which still astonishes even us. who used to go to Auckland only once a year, for a week in our turns when the cows were dry!

Trees of all kinds have been planted all over the farm, many of them from the acorns of the oaks he planted, while the lawns he laid down and the flower beds he made, are tended carefully, sol like to think he would say “Well done."' and rest content in the little cemetery on the hill nearby, where he is buried.

Winifred Jordan has contributed to the Journal before this issue with a story entitled ‘Jordan’s Island on the Kaipara in Journal 31, September 1977.

Mrs Jordan is a long time member of the Helensville and District Historical Society and was in charge of historical records for a number years.

She writes that she still receives articles about Kaukapakapa's early days that are rapidly filling page after page and would like to see these stories recorded in a more permanent form. page after page and would like to see these stories recorded in a more permanent form.

1875-1876 Auckland Waitemata Electoral Rolls John Sinclair freehold Lot 12 Arariwi (sic)Kaukapakapa 1880-1881 Auckland Waitemata Electoral Rolls John Sinclair freehold Kaukapakapa Farmer 11 Ararimu 94 acres and dwelling 1890 Auckland Waitemata Electoral Rolls John Sinclair freehold Kaukapakapa Farmer 11 Ararimu 94 acres and dwelling 1896 Auckland Waitemata Electoral Rolls John Sinclair freehold Kaukapakapa Farmer 11 Ararimu 94 acres and dwelling Mary Sinclair Kaukapakapa, Housewife, residential John James Sinclair , Kaukapakapa, farmer, residential.

1900 Auckland Waitemata Electoral Rolls John Sinclair freehold Kaukapakapa Farmer 11 Ararimu 94 acres and dwelling Mary Sinclair Kaukapakapa, Housewife, residential John James Sinclair , Kaukapakapa, farmer, residential.

1897-98 NZ Annual Sheep Returns John Sinclair Sunnyside 100 and 97

IN Loving Memory Of SINCLAIR DIED 26TH MAY 1914 IN HIS 80TH YEAR

UNTIL THE DAY BREAK AND THE SHADOWS FLEE AWAY

And of his beloved wife

SINCLAIR DIED 17TH JUNE 1925 AGED 75 YEARS. _________ SAVIOUR IN THY GLORIOUS KEEPING LEAVE WE NOW OUR LOVED ONES SLEEPING

____________

Plot 189 DRINNAN Janet Howie 1824-1906

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 13361, 15 December 1906, Page 9 KAUKAPAKAPA. THE late Mrs Drinnan,, who died recently had resided here for 43 years, and had won the esteem of all by .her kindly and charitable disposition. In addition to a, large number of relatives, the funeral was attended by old residents and settlers from all parts of the district. The. service at the graveside was read by the Revs. J. P. Bathgate and W. H. Speer.

Her birth was 1824 and not 1820 as her tombstone leads us to believe. She was 82 at death. .

When farmer James Howie married Isabella Lees at Kilmaurs, Ayrshire Scotland. the newly married couple didn’t realise that their third child Janet, born in 1824. was to become a well respected member of the community of Kaukapakapa on the other side of the world.

Janet grew to womanhood in the parish of Craigie surrounded by her four brothers and three sisters, until she met two young men with the names of William and John Drinnan. It was these two men who would change the course of Janet’s life forever.

Janet’s marriage to William took place on 4 June 1849 at Mauchline, Ayrshire. According to family sources Janet was romantically involved with both William and John at the same time.

She was persuaded by parental pressure to marry but didn’t make her decision until the eleventh hour. A scheme was devised by Janet whereby she, wearing a white gown, was to descend the family's staircase carrying either a red or white rose the colours symbolising either William or John.

The two men were left waiting in anticipation for several hours until Janet had made her decision Eventually Janet emerged at the top of the Staircase and in her hand she carried the rose of William.

Janet and William continued their lives in Ayrshire adding John, James, William, Janet, Robert and Isobel to the family.

The family set sail from Liverpool bound for Auckland via Melbourne and arrived in Auckland on 20 September 1860 on the ship Commodore Perry. At the time it was the largest ship to have entered the Waitemata Harbour. The passage was rough and it is thought Isobel died on board the ship due to an outbreak of measles.

The family lived in Auckland and Whangaparaoa until arriving in Kaukapakapa early in 1864 and spent time living at ‘Violet Hill’. William became the mail carrier. They later moved to Section 14 adjoining the river.

Finding times hard. William went to the Hokitika gold diggings and never returned Janet received a letter from William saying he had struck it rich and was starting for home. William was never heard of again and Janet thought he had been drowned or even murdered.

In 1865 the Drinnan boys established the JWR carrying business with their bullock wagons providing the main communication between Kaukapakapa and Riverhead. The first transport vehicle was a wagon drawn by a horse and heifer. Such was the hospitality of those days that Mrs Janet ‘Grannie’ Drinnan kept tea always brewing in a pot on the hob.

Janet kept a depot where the goods were kept for the calling settlers. She also carried some goods to sell and when these were out of stock Janet would say “The bullocks have nae come through yet .

1885 saw Janet Drinnan building the Bridge Hotel owned and run with the help of her growing family. This was the second licensed hotel in Kaukapakapa.

The children had by this time all married local residents and were all living nearby.

Janet purchased large amounts of land and the Lochnorrie School took its name from her ‘Lochnorrie’ farm nearby. The name Lochnorrie came from her home in Ayrshire.

Janet continued her life in Kaukapakapa until she was diagnosed in September 1906 with cancer of the breast.

She suffered in terrible pain and was nursed by her granddaughter Janet until her eventual death on30 November 1906 aged eighty-six years.

JANET DRINNAN (nee Howie) 1824-1906

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Our Dear Grandmother

JANET DRINNAN DIED 30TH NOV. 1906 AGED 86 YEARS -------------AFTER YEARS OF A NOBLE AND STRENUOUS LIFE THERE CAME MONTHS OF LINGERUING PAIN BORNE LIKE A HERO WHO FEARS NO STRIFE WITH A COURAGE THAT NEVER DID WANE AND THEN THERE CAME THE MOMENT OF DARK THE GLIMPSE OF THE FLEETING NIGHT WITH THE GLORIOUS DAWN OF THE HEAVENLY DAY AND THE QUIET PEACE OF THE LIGHT AND SHE FOUND HERSELF WHERE SHE LONGED TO STAND IN THE CALM REPOSE OF THE FATHERLAND.

One last insight into the depth of love and devotion the Drinnan family had for their mother and grandmother can be gained from Janet’s headstone in the Kaukapakapa Cemetery.

In Loving Memory of Our Dear Grandmother Janet Drinnan Who died 30 November I906 Aged 86 years . After years of a noble and strenuous life, there came months of lingermg pain. Borne like a hero who fears no strife. With a courage that never did wane. And then there came the moment of dark the glimpse of the fleeting night with the glorious dawn of the heavenly day and the quiet peace of the light, and she found herself where she longed to stand in the calm repose of the father land.

The Drinnan Family Reunion was held over the weekend of 24 and 25 February 1990 The average number of people attending each event was approximately 250. The total number of Janet and William Drinnan’s descendants known at that time was 600.

Granny Drinnan can well deserve her title of ‘Mother of Kaukapakapa’.

William DRINNAN Born 8 Mar 1820 Tarbolton, Ayshire Scotland. Disappeared about 1867 after gold mining in Hokitika Westland N.Z. and Janet nee HOWIE (Plot 189) born 1824 Died 1906 Although her tombstone says 86 years.

Her birth from Scotland's People is Howie Janet Daughter of James Howie and Isabella Lees Spouses in Midton was born 29th July & baptized 3rd August 1824.

Plot 190 DRINNAN Agnes Muirhead Speirs nee SHANKS 1862-1960

Agnes Muirhead Speirs DRINNAN nee SHANKS 1862-1960 Entry from Burial Register:- 99 years, -19.11.1960 -grave 190 Agnes Muirhead Speirs SHANKS was born at Coatbridge Scotland on 3rd March 1862, being named in Scottish tradition - Agnes after both grandmothers, and their maiden surnames as her other Christian names. She was only 6 months old when the family set sail for N.Z. Observer, Volume 6, Issue 147, 7 July 1883, Page 252 The marriage of Miss Cameron, of Auckland, to Mr William Osbaldiston, of Kaukapakapa was solemnised by the Rev. David Runciman at the residence of the bride's parents, Scotia Place, Upper Queen-street. There were a number of guests present, and the bride looked extremely pretty, dressed in cream Egyptian cloth, trimmed with satin veil of Brussels net, and wreath of orange blossom. Miss Agnes Shanks acted as bridesmaid, and wore a dress of pale cream, trimmed with lace. In the evening the bride's parents entertained a number of friends, and dancing was kept up till an early hour. There were several very pretty costumes in the room some

of the most noticeable were worn by the following ladies Miss Daw, pink sateen, black lace polonaise Miss Henderson, pink skirt, black velvet body Miss Reid, pale blue cashmere Miss Hodge, fawn lustre Mrs Philip McLeod, fawn silk Mrs Cameron, mauve silk, white trimmings. Mr Frank Deacon discharged the duties of M.C. very efficiently. Miss Shanks was the acknowledged belle. Another marriage will soon take place in the district.

On 3rd June 1884 at her parents home “Roseneath” - Kaukapakapa, she married James Drinnan (born 1852 Ayrshire, Scotland) and they had a family of 6 boys , one of whom died in infancy . The youngest Ken died Jan 1994.

Agnes was obviously a real lady , well loved and respected not only by her family , but also other relatives , friends and the community.

Judy Shanks in the “Shanks Family Record” Nov 1984 quotes the recollections of several family members“ a very strong minded person with a very good sense of values, an outstanding memory , very good eyesight, very fond of company and had a very good sense of dressing, a devoted mother and did her best for her 5 sons, fairly tall and slight as a young person , good conversationalist and very fond of a game of cards” “ a big woman” “interested in world affairs, an avid reader, difficult to find books in Kaukapakapa Library that she had not read; knitted air force blue socks in thick 4-ply wool , liked having visitors and going out for social occasions , liked to play cards and spent many hours playing Euchre (with this grand-daughter) to her 80’s.”“stern but very sweet and proud of her boys, always had a pile of sewn garments on the machine underwear cut down for the grandchildren - and I remember her apple pies “ “a pair of sweeties, remember spending some very happy days with my grandparents, also going to church with Grandpa, a very God-fearing man, in the 4-wheeled buggy which had the old candle lights in a lantern shaped lamp. Grandma had white hair as long as I remember but said she had been red-headed” She was one of only two of those 17 first-day pupils of the KKK school still living in 1956 when the Jubilee was held and the only one to attend -“she was present at every function” and “ the sweetheart of the whole reunion” quotes from the Jubilee booklet that celebrated 100 years of development in KKK. A newspaper cutting from the same time was gathered by a “Herald” reporter in a special toll-call. The other surviving first-day pupil was Maria DAWSON (adopted daughter of Capt William DAWSON another founding settler of KKK) Maria who died in 1959,married in 1907 to John Russell a brother of Mary Eleanor wife of John Leckie Shanks brother of Agnes.

James predeceased Agnes by some almost 21 years. Agnes like her brother Gavin before her and sister Jane later, lived on to her 90’s, in fact she lived to 98 and a half years when she died on 19th Nov 1960 at Uplands Hospital Remuera Auckland, where she had been for several years, and as the doctors said “her body had worn out but not her spirit!” Both James and Agnes, also his mother Granny Drinnan (Janet)[ who was 86 when she died on 30 Nov 1906], brothers and their wives and other family members, are buried at the Methodist Churchyard Kaukapakapa.

In Loving Memory Of ROY GORDON SON OF

AGNES AND THE LATE JAMES DRINNAN DIED 2ND JUNE 1944 IN HIS 28TH YEARS

AGNES MUIRHEAD S. DRINNAN WIFE OF THE LATE JAMES DIED 19TH OCT 1960, IN HER 99TH YEAR

Plot 190 DRINNAN James 1852-1939 Entry from Burial Register:- 87 years, 23.2.1939 grave 190

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23281, 25 February 1939, Page 1 DRINNAN.—On February 2'4, at a private hospital, Helensville, James, dearly beloved husband of A. M. S. Drinnan. of Kaukapakapa, and loved father of Alfred, Mount Roskill, Leslie, Percy, Roy and Kenneth, of Kaukapakapa; in his 87th year. Funeral will leave the residence at 2.30 p.m. to-day Saturday).

Born Old Cumnock 13 April 1852 of Milzesch and baptized on 25th April 1852 Spelling was entered as DRENNAN

From The Cyclopaedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]

Drinnan, James, Farmer, Kaukapakapa. Mr. Drinnan was born in Ayrshire in 1855 (sic,) came to New Zealand with his parents in the ship “Commodore Perry” in 1860, and was educated in Auckland. His father went to the Hokitika diggings, where he disappeared and was never heard of again. Mr. Drinnan finally settled in Kaukapakapa, where he entered into business as a store keeper. Some years ago he acquired his present property. “Waikahikatea Estate,” which consists of 2000 acres, 1000 of which are under cultivation, the whole carrying about 1400 sheep and 150 head of cattle. The homestead is a one storey wooden building of nine rooms. Mr. Drinnan has been a member of the Kaukapakapa Road Board since its formation, and is also a member of the school committee. He has been for over twenty years engaged in the timber trade and ships cargoes direct to the Old Country; during that period he has shipped several million feet of timber. He is married to a daughter of Mr. Gavin B. Shanks, formerly of Glasgow, but now a settler in the district.

James is remembered as being a bush contractor and with his brothers cleared a big portion of the land around Kaukapakapa and Lochnorrie.

The DRINNAN Family after living in Auckland the family moved to KKK in 1864, William Snr becoming the mail carrier and acquiring a piece of land moved onto it. By about 1867 he had disappeared, while away at the Hokitika Gold diggings. Three sons, James, William, and Robert established a carrying business known as J., W. & R. DRINNAN and their bullock wagons provided the main communications between Riverhead and Kaukapakapa. Meanwhile their mother, Janet, or "Granny Drinnan" as she was affectionately known, kept a kind of depot or store nearby, and with their own boat brought the goods up the river from Helensville.

When this partnership broke up, James and William (who had married Agnes's younger sister Amy) took up some 2000 acres known as the Waikahikatea Estate and thus two DRINNAN/SHANKS couples were neighbours whilst the other brother Robert continued with the store on his own account. James died aged 87 on 23rd February 1939 and is buried in the Methodist Churchyard Kaukapakapa.

1860 24 Aug Age: 8 Melbourne, Australia Departed London England on the "Brunker Hill" travelling with his parents William and Janet Drinnan, and siblings John, William, Janet and Robert. James Drinnan age is recorded as Born abt 1778 but this would have to be a transcription error 1881

New Zealand Herald, Volume XVIII, Issue 6024, 9 March 1881, Page 5 SPORTING. HELENSVLLLE RACES. [BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.] Helensville, Tuesday. These races came off to-day, and were well attended. The weather was fine, and good enjoyment was the result.

The following was the committee of management Judge Mr. John Rogan. Stewards Messrs. Jas. Drinnan Jas. Hand, F. P. Cahill, H. Kavanagh, Jas. McLeod, H. Stanaway, Robert McLeod, and L. Keene. Starter Mr. A. Bonar. Clerk of Scales Mr. Jas. McDonald. Clerk of Course Mr. F. Kavanagh. Handicapper: Mr. W. Percival.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XVIII, Issue 6140, 22 July 1881, Page 5

KAUKAPAKAPA. A public meeting was held in the hall on the 13th inst., for the purpose of considering what steps should be taken re the closing of the road to the railway. Mr. Dye, Chairman of the District Board, was requested to take the chair. He said that communication by road to the railway terminus had been stopped, and at the request of a number of settlers, he had convened the present meeting to see what should be done. The following resolutions were then put and carried unanimously:— 1st. Proposed by Mr. E. Sinclair, and seconded by Mr. Marks." That this meeting begs most respectfully to draw the attention of the Government to the question of road communication between Kaukapakapa and the railway terminus at Helensville, and to represent that this question is rendered most pressing, owing to certain landowners through whoso property the road passes having closed the road."

2nd. Proposed by Mr. G W. Murray, and seconded by Mr. E. C. Henley, "That this meeting does most respectfully urge the question of road communication between Kaukapakapa and the railway terminus at Helensville, on the immediate attention of the Government, since the mails are at present suffered to be carried on foot only, and beg further to point out that this privilege is liable to be withdrawn at any moment, and this district placed at a serious disadvantage.

3rd. Proposed by Mr. Osbaldiston, and seconded by Mr. James Drinnan, "That this meeting begs most respectfully to draw the attention of the Government to the anomalous condition of the railway terminus at Helensville, which at present Is entirely cut off from all communication by land with Kaukapakapa, Tauhoa, Port Albert, and all the other settlements to the north and east, the road referred to being the only available one to the places above-named ." 4th. Proposed by Mr J. Sinclair, and seconded by Mr. M. Hudson, That Messrs. R. Sinclair, P. Dye, and James Drinnan be appointed a committee to forward the foregoing resolutions, and to keep in communication with the Government until the matter is settled."

After the meeting dispersed, a statement, narrating the whole history of the case, was drawn up, and signed by the committee, to be forwarded along with the resolutions to the Minister of Public Works. .....1903.....

Auckland Star, Volume XXXIV, Issue 264, 5 November 1903, Page 2 Mr James Drinnan has been elected unopposed to the Kaukapakapa seat of the Waitemata County Council, vacated through death by the late Mr Robert Sinclair. .....1906.....

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 13161, 26 April 1906, Page 3 The annual meeting of householders of the Kaukapakapa school, district was. presided over by Mr. F. Dye. The committee report and balance-sheet were considered very satisfactory, the latter showing a credit balance of £17 6s 4d. The following were elected a committee for the ensuing year:—Messrs. F. Dye, G Shanks, M. C. Henley, C. W. Andrews, J. Drinnan, .J. L. Shanks, and W. H. Goodwin. The committee met immediately afterwards and re-elected Mr. F. Dye chairman and secretary. ....1914....

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo , 3 April 1914, Page 4

Mr and Mrs James Drinnan, of Kaukapakapa intend to start out next week on. a holiday trip to Sydney and Melbourne.

JAMES BELOVED HUSBAND OF

A.M.S.DRINNAN DIED 24TH FEB. 1939. AGED 87 YEARS ALSO THEIR LOVED SON

LYALL HAMILTON DIED 24TH NOV 1901, AGED 8 MONTHS.

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

ALFRED WILLIAM DRINNAN DEARLY LOVED HUSBAND OF IDA DIED 17TH DECEMBER 1966 IN HIS 80TH YEAR EVER REMEMBERED

Plot 191 DRINNAN Lyall Hamilton 1901-1901 Entry from Burial Register:- Kaukapakapa , 8 months, 26.11.1901, - grave 191 - child of James and Agnes New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 11821, 26 November 1901, Page 1 DRINNAN.— On November 24, at "Fairview," Kaukapakapa. Lyall Hamilton, the dearly loved son of James and Agnes M. S. Drinnan, aged 8 months.

Plot 191 DRINNAN Roy Gordon 1897-1944 Entry from Burial Register:- 47 years -2.6.1944 - grave 191 Auckland Star, Volume LXXV, Issue 129, 2 June 1944, Page 1 DRINNAN—On June 2, at his mother's residence, Kaukapakapa, Roy Gordon, fourth son of Mrs. and the late Mr. James Drinnan; in his forty-eighth year. A patient sufferer at rest. Funeral will leave his late residence at 11 a.m. on Monday for Kaukapakapa Cemetery.

New Zealand Herald, Volume 82, Issue 25218, 2 June 1945, Page 1 DRINNAN.-—ln loving memory of Roy Gordon, our dear son and brother, who passed away at Kaukapakapa, June 2, 1944 . Ever remembered. -.Inserted by his loving mother and brothers.

Plot 192 Entry from Burial Register:of Kanohi -grave 192. No other details Obviously intended for Jane . However she died in Thames whilst at her daughter's place there in May 1922 and is buried in Shortland cemetery Thames

Jane Lee Grave Shortland Cemetery Thames

Plot 193 LEE Mr John 1831 - 1903 Entry from Burial Register:- Kaukapakapa, 72 years -20.3.1903 - grave 193 - one of the oldest settlers.

John Lee was born in, Ulster, Ireland in 1831 son of John Lee b 1810 and Jane McCallum he married Jane McAdoo on 7 Dec 1858 and by 1880 he was residing in Kaukapakapa until his death in Kaukapakapa 18 March 1903 They were the parents of 8 children

House at 11 Pinchgut Road, Kaukapakapa

A great grand-daughter in 2015 says , I am told that the house was built by my great-grandfather John Lee.

John Lee was born in about 1831 in County Monaghan, Ireland. He is described on a ship’s passenger list as an agricultural labourer. He may also have been a weaver. At the time of his marriage to Jane McAdoo, in 1858, he could not sign his name; neither could Jane.

John and Jane Lee and their five children emigrated to New Zealand on the Warwick. They arrived in New Zealand in February 1873. They paid their own way.

Five of John’s six brothers and sisters also emigrated to New Zealand, as did two of the daughters of the one brother who remained in Ireland. For the most part they settled in the Helensville-Auckland area.

John and Jane went on to have three more children in New Zealand. John is reputed to have been a big man who was handy with his fists.

The Lees were Church of Ireland. John would not go in a Catholic Church. They were among the families that donated money towards the building of the Anglican Church in Kaukapakapa (since pulled down).

In the 1880-81 census John is described as a settler, of Kaukapakapa. In the 1890, 1896, and 1900 censuses he is a farmer, of Kaukapakapa.

John Lee (plot 193) died in 1903. He (and his brother William Lee (Plot 155A) is buried in the graveyard of the current Anglican-Methodist Church in Kaukapakapa (a few rows behind the church). Jane is buried in Thames, where one of her daughters lived.

John’s son William John Lee (my grandfather) was a baby when the family emigrated. He had seven children.

My father Brett Edward Lewis Lee spent his early years in the house.

In the 1911 census William John Lee is a railway ganger, of Kaukapakapa. In the 1928, 1935, and 1938 censuses he is a farmer, of Kaukapakapa.

William sold the farm sometime between 1938 and 1943. I am told he left money in it and never got the money back. He died in Auckland in 1945.

A Lee family reunion was held at Kaukapakapa in 1976. The reunion was organised by Ina Stevens and her sister, descendants of John’s brother William. I understand that Ina is still living in the area.

In 2004, a bus full of family members toured various sites around Auckland and Helensville associated with his early years. The tour included a stop at the house in Pinchgut Road.

Maureen Lee 1F 51-75 Webb Street Mt Cook Wellington 6011

In loving Memory of JOHN LEE dearly loved Husband of JANE LEE who departed this life on the 18 th March I903 aged 72 years.

For ever with the Lord.

Plot 194 GARDNER Jeanette (Janet) nee DRINNAN 1855-1900 Entry from Burial Register:Glorit 45 years 28.10.1900 -grave 194 - wife of Charles Gardner,(Plot 195) and daughter of Mrs Drinnan. (Plot 189) Jeanette (Janet,) GARDNER nee DRINNAN b 21 Apr 1855 Milzeoch, Old Cummock, Ayshire, Scotland .

Died 26 Oct 1900 Kaukapakapa New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 11547, 5 December 1900, Page 1

GARDNER.—On October 26. 1900, at the District Hospital, Auckland, after a short but painful illness, Janet, the dearly-beloved wife »f Charles Gardner, of Glorit, Kaipara, in her 45th year; deeply regretted She was the daughter of Janet Drinnan nee Howie (Plot 189)

SACRED Of JANET THE BELOVED WIFE OF

CHARLES GARDNER WHO DIED 20TH OCTOBER 1900 IN HER 45TH YEAR

__________̭___________ BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS

ALSO CHARLES GARDNER HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 20TH JAN 1905 AGED 64 YEARS

Plot 195 GARDNER Charles 1841- 1905 Entry from Burial Register:- Glorit, 63 years - 22.1.1905 - grave 195 - an old Glorit settler Born Partick Scotland 1841.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 12774, 26 January 1905, Page 1 DEATHS. GARDNER—On January 20th, 1905, at the residence of his daughter (Mrs. C. W. Smith). Kaukapakapa, after a long and painful illness, Charles Gardner, of Glorit, Kaipara, aged 61 years. Deeply regretted. Interred at Kaukapakapa Cemetery. At Rest."

Auckland Star, Volume XXXVI, Issue 21, 25 January 1905, Page 6 GARDNER.-On 20th January, at Kaukapakapa, Charles Gardner.

DEATH OF A PIONEER SETTLER Our, Kaukapakapa correspondent writes: Death has removed another of the pioneers of the district, in the person of Mr. Charles Gardiner, of Glorit, who died at the residence of his son-in-law (Mr. C. Smith, Kaukapakapa ,on Friday night last, aged 64 yeans. The deceased had been suffering for about 12 months from an internal complaint, and despite all that the best medical skill could do ho gradually got worse, and the end when it came was not unexpected. The funeral took place cm Sunday afternoon, at the Kaukapakapa cemetery, and furnished ample proof of the universal esteem in which the deceased was held, and also of the sympathy felt for the bereaved relatives, by the large attendance (over 200 persons from all parts of the district being present), and in the number of wreaths and floral/tributes laid upon the coffin. The service in the church and at the graveside was conducted by the Rev. W. H. Speer. The deceased, who was a widower, leaves a family of 10 children, some of whom are still very young, and for them much sympathy is felt throughout the district. Mr. Charles Gardiner was one of the best known of the early pioneer settlers of the district, having come to Glorit about 40 years ago. He bore his full share of the hardships and burdens of pioneer life, first as a member of the

Waikato Militia during the Maori war, and afterwards in the development of the Kaipara district. In those days the only means of communication between Glorit and other settlements was by water, and the settlers had to be sailors as well as farmers. Mr. Gardiner was shipwrecked several times in and about the Kaipara Harbour, and on one occasion had a very narrow escape from drowning. His boat was capsized near the heads, and after a two hours' -swim he man aged to reach a rock, to which he clung, as the outgoing tide was sweeping him out to sea. The deceased bad various business interests in. the district. Besides farming on a large scale at. Glorit, he also, for some time carried on meat and fruit canning industries, and recently had erected a. plant and established brick yards at New Lynn.

Mataia Homestead, Glorit

Visitors to Mataia Homestead, on the Kaipara Coast Highway at Glorit, could be forgiven for thinking that the graceful two-storey villa with the unusual ‘m’ shaped roof, was recently moved to the property. The home has the fresh appeal of a building that looks like it has just been finished. It also lacks the stately trees or established gardens normally associated with homes of any great age. In fact, any suggestion that the home is a recent arrival couldn’t be further from the truth. Mataia Homestead, a Category 2 Historic Building, stands on land that has been in the Gardner family for more than 150 years and the homestead has borne witness to life on the Kaipara for nearly 120 years. Jannette Thompson takes up the story ….

Gardner Homestead 1930s The 1300-hectare Mataia property, believed to be the largest privately-owned single holding in Rodney, is rich in Maori and European history. There are still signs of the Mission Station which operated on the harbour around 1840 to 1850, three pa sites, and numerous kumara pits and middens. Artefacts are often uncovered including the recent discovery of a rifle bayonet, probably used around the 1850s. Gill Adshead, a descendant of the original owner John Gardner, says the homestead gradually fell into disrepair and by the late 1980s, the family knew they had to make a decision. Gill, her sister Jane Hammond and brothers Richard and Steve Gardner chose restoration over demolition and set to work on the most urgent tasks – re-piling the house, replacing the scrim walls and keeping the rain out. Although the house was habitable for its centenary in 1991, the restoration was far from complete, but funds were running low. That’s when Gill’s daughter Jenny, and her husband Shane Hood, put their hands up. Jenny grew up on the farm and had always loved the house. The couple offered themselves as caretakers and the family agreed. In the last four to five years, further renovations were undertaken and landscaping of the gardens was started in earnest. The couple also found time to produce the 7th generation Gardner to live on the farm – their daughter Ella Rose.

The family’s association with the property began with John Gardner and his wife Margaret, who emigrated from Scotland in 1862 in search of farming land. A successful butcher in his native Glasgow, John first worked in Auckland, supplying meat to the troops fighting in the Maori Wars. When he purchased the Mataia Block, an area that had been picked over by kauri gum diggers and burned by various warring Maori tribes, the couple’s surviving sons, John and Charles, moved north to help develop the property.

John Snr gave the area the name Glorat after a Scottish estate that he had admired, but thanks to the Postmaster’s spelling error it was to always be known as Glorit. Situated as the farm was on the Kaipara Harbour, the family was well-placed to move their produce to Auckland and markets further a field. They raised beef cattle initially and built a canning factory to process the beef, as well as mullet and fruit. Mataia beef was exported to Fiji where it was sold under the label Bull-em-a-cow.

In 1891, John Jnr married Louisa Clark, the daughter of the well-known Hobsonville pottery family. This alliance resulted in the eventual establishment by their sons of the earthenware brick and pipe making business of Gardner Bros and Parker, in New Lynn. Meanwhile, brick’s produced at the brick works on the Mataia farm were used to build the Tahekaroa and Makarau tunnels.

The farm was obviously a busy place at this time, and family records show that Gordon Coates, the country’s first NZ-born Prime Minister, was a frequent visitor during the early 1900s when he drove cattle from Matakohe to Auckland. John and Louisa, who had nine children, built the original Mataia Homestead with an eye to the practicalities of farm life. Their youngest son Peter Robertson Gardner took over when his brother

John was tragically killed on a horse on the property in 1932. Gill says Peter had enormous respect for Maori and served as an officer with the Maori Battalion in World War I. He was a fluent Maori speaker and a great advocate of the Maori language. Peter’s sister Briar Gardner, who grew up at Mataia, is acknowledged as one of the pioneers of the NZ studio pottery movement.

Gardner Mataia Homestead 1984 The farm eventually passed to Peter’s only son Peter Alexander, Gill’s father, whose devotion to the property has sometimes baffled his daughter. She describes him as “anything but a farmer”. His real passion was engineering and he spent his evenings in the shed “inventing” farm implements and machinery. Many of his projects were patented, including the ‘spot on’ hose, and are still in use today. Gill was raised at the homestead and remembers a “freezing cold” bedroom, crinkly linen sheets, sharing the bath water and chamber pots.

One of the unique aspects of Mataia is the fact that it combines a working sheep and beef farm with a 400hectare private conservation project, started in 2005. Made up largely of coastal native forest margin and salt marsh wetland, the area boasts rare populations of fern bird and banded rail and is host to a large number of other native bird species. The salt marsh area at Mataia is a significant roosting ground for Arctic waders including godwits and lesser knots, as well as local migrants such as pied oystercatchers, pied stilts, banded dotterel and Caspian terns.

With funding from the Department of Conservation Biodiversity Fund, the Auckland Regional Council Environmental Initiatives Fund and the Rodney District Council Heritage Fund, the restoration of this area is a long-term project aimed to significantly enhance the considerable ecological values of the area. A large scale pest control program saw more than 600 possums eradicated from the entire farm in late 2007. The ongoing restoration project also targets stoats, rats and feral cats to help to protect and increase the local native wildlife.

Jenny and Shane, who live in a nearby cottage, say they have no intention of occupying the house. They want it to be available for family and the public to use and enjoy, and are encouraging its use for community dinners, weddings and holiday accommodation. They also hope these events will generate the funds necessary for the home’s considerable upkeep – painting of the exterior alone cost $10,000. A landscape plan has been developed for the four hectares surrounding the homestead, including vegetable and herb gardens, an orchard with many

heritage trees and flower beds.

Hundreds of roses have been planted, many from the Hood rose nursery at Whenuapai. Louisa Gardner’s gnarled pear tree is one of the few that remain from that early era. Gill says passers-by regularly drop into the homestead, many recounting stories of their own from the past. She remembers the day Margaret Glavish, sister of a former Mayor of Helensville, visited and told of how she was walking past the house many years earlier when it started to rain. Apparently she had run to the house for shelter, only to find it was wetter inside than out. Thankfully, the outlook for Mataia Homestead is now looking considerably brighter.

ERECTED TO THE MEMORY OF

CHARLES (PAT) GARDNER No 17579 3rd A.M.R beloved son of

CHARLES and JANET GARDNER. Killed in action Jordan River Palestine September 22nd 1918 aged 35

1918 Israel Name: Charles Gardner Age: 28 Birth Date: abt 1890 Death Date: 22 Sep 1918 Cemetery: Jerusalem Memorial Part One A-L Burial Country: Israel Father: Charles Gardner Mother: Janet Howie Gardner Regiment: Auckland Mounted Rifles N Z E F Regimental Number 17579

Plot 196 SIMCOCK Joseph A 1864-1902 Entry from Burial Register:-Kaukapakapa, 36 years, 29.1.1902 - grave 196 - son of Charles (Plot 198) and Ann (Plot 197) New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 11879, 3 February 1902, Page 4 —It is with much regret that I record the death of Mr. Joseph A. Simcock at his father's residence on Monday morning last, January 27, at the early age of 38 years. Deceased was the eldest son of Mr. Charles P. Simcock, one of our earliest and much respected settlers. He had been suffering from failing health (consumption) for about two years. About six months ago he took a trip to the Whangarei district, and stayed for a time with some relations there, thinking to benefit by the change. The change, however, did not do any good, and he returned to his home again. On the way he consulted several Auckland doctors, none of whom gave him any hopes of recovery. He seemed to rally for a time after returning home, and was able to get about, and some hopes were entertained of his recovery. About a fortnight ago, however, he took a decided turn for the worse, and passed away as above stated. Deceased was a strong active young man and a great footballer, and, until failing health overtook him, was captain of the Helensville team. The funeral took place on January 29, and was very largely attended from all the surrounding districts, especially from Helensville, where deceased was widely and favourably known, The Rev. M. Grantham, in an impressive j manner, officiated at the grave. A number of beautiful wreaths bearing words of sympathy were laid on the coffin one very beautiful one in a handsome glass-covered case was contributed by the Helensville football team. Much sympathy is felt for the bereaved family in the loss of their eldest son at so comparatively an early age.

Plot 197 SIMCOCK Ann nee McLeod 1834-1906

ANN SIMCOCK (nee MacLeod) 1834-1906 Entry from Burial Register:- Mrs Charles P Kaukapakapa, 72 years, 4.10.1906 ANN SIMCOCK (nee MacLeod) 1834-1906 John and Mary (McDonald) MacLeod had ten l children all of whom were born in Nova Scotia. The whole family came to New Zealand on the Ellen Lewis arriving in Auckland in May 1860 They travelled by cutter to the Whangarei Heads. Where they were the possessors of a property of nearly 300 acres under the '40 acre system' Ann was twenty-five years old at the time.

The second eldest of the ten children, Ann, and her sister Flora visited friends in Auckland. Here they were introduced to the brothers Charles and Joseph Simcock. who had been settled in Kaukapakapa since 1860.

Romance blossomed. and on 11 December 1862 a double wedding ceremony was held in Auckland at which Ann married Charles Peers Simcock and her sister Flora married Joseph Simcock.

A Presbyterian Minister, Reverend Peter Mason officiated.

The two young couples travelled to Kaukapakapa via Riverhead, and initially shared the three-roomed kauri cottage in the Pukanui Valley which had been the brothers’ home up to that time.

This was, however, only an interim situation. and in due course another house was built. This was a larger. two storeyed home nearer the Pukanui River and closer to Charles‘ boat-building yards at the foot of Boatshed Hill.

Ann and Charles moved into this new house and raised their family of six children - Elizabeth Ann (1865), Joseph Alexander (1865), John George (1866), Isabel Mary (1868), Philip (1870) and Annie Joanna (1874).

This was their home for the rest of their lives - a home which was noted for the Warmth of the hospitality extended to visitors.

Charles Simcock died in 1905, and outliving her husband by only fifteen months, Ann died on 4 October 1906 at the age of seventy-two years. They are buried together in the Methodist Cemetery at Kaukapakapa.

Louise Michaux and Isla Wills 1999

Plot 198 SIMCOCK Charles Peers 1834-1905

Auckland Star, Volume XXXVI, Issue 146, 20 June 1905, Page 4 One of the pioneers of Kaukapakapa Mr Charles Peers Simcock, died suddenly yesterday at the age of 71 years.

Deceased was highly respected by all who knew him. It is now about. 45 years since Mr Charles Simcock arrived in Auckland from England, and with his brother went to Kaukapakapa to hew a home for themselves from the bush. The hardships that had to be faced by the pioneers of those days can hardly be estimated now, but as the builders-up of the colony they deserve the gratitude of the present generation. The two brothers with their families lived side by side at Kaukapakapa ever since. Deceased leaves a widow and several adult children. The interment has been fixed for to-morrow.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 12900, 23 June 1905, Page 4 One of the pioneers of the Kaukapakapa district has passed away in the person of Mr. Charles Simcock, who died very suddenly at his home on Monday morning last, at the advanced age of 71 years (writes our correspondent). The deceased had had several short illnesses during the past two. years', but latterly had enjoyed good health. DEATH which was due to heart failure, took place without warning. Mr. Simcock came to Kaukapakapa and took up land in the year 1860, being one of the first settlers to arrive there, and has resided there continuously since. For many years, in addition to farming, he successfully carried on the business of a boat builder, and bore his full share in the development of the district, and of the' hardships of pioneer life. The deceased during the whole of his life, was noted for his industry and integrity of character and was held in the highest esteem. He leaves a- widow and a grown-up family of three daughters and one son (Mr. P. Simcock, civil, engineer, of Hong Kong), for whom the greatest sympathy is felt. The interment took place in the Kaukapakapa cemetery on Wednesday in the presence of a large gathering of neighbours and friends, the burial service being read by the Rev W. H. Speer.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 13247, 4 August 1906, Page 10

MR. HAND'S CLEARING SALE, HELENSVILLE. In the Estate of C. Simcock. deceased. FARM OF 366 ACRES, fenced and subdivided into 7 paddocks: about half in grass, balance puriri and mixed bush, now carrying 150 sheep and 35 head cattle. House of 10 rooms; barn, cowshed, stable, and shearing shed. About a mile- from Pukanui railway station, and 3½ miles from Kaukapakapa creamery.

Lotus at Charles Simcock's Boat builders yards 1862

Boat yard was at foot of Boatshed Hill

Plot 199

Entry from Burial Register:-

MCLEOD Miss Frances (Fanny) 1868-1919 51 years, -18.11.1919 grave 199.

Frances McLeod Born 1868 Henderson's Mill Auckland New Zealand Died 17th November 1919 in Auckland Hospital Park Rd Grafton, Auckland.

Parents John McLeod (Plot 154C ) and Agnes nee Brown (Plot 154B) From Burial Register:- 51 years, -18.11.1919 grave 199 Auckland Star, Volume L, Issue 273, 17 November 1919, Page 12 Frances McLeod. late of Garfield Road. Helensville; aged 51 years. Funeral will leave Kaukapakapa Station tomorrow (Tuesday) morning on arrival of 10.30 train. Friends please accept this intimation. McLEOD.—At the Auckland Hospital, on November 17. 1919. Francis (Fanny) McLeod. beloved daughter of the late John and Agnes McLeod, of Kaukapakapa, Interred Kaukapakapa to-morrow Kaipara and Waitemata Echo , 20 November 1919, Page 2 The death occurred at the Auckland Hospital on Monday last of Miss Frances McLeod a well-known Helensville resident, who for a number of years now has conducted a boarding-house in Garfield Road.

Deceased, who has been ailing for some considerable time, lately became worse and her removal to the hospital was ordered by Dr. Meinhold, where she passed away as above stated. Deceased, who was 51 years of age, had resided in the Kaukapakapa and Helensville districts practically all her life, and her demise will be greatly regretted by a large circle of friends and relatives. The funeral, which was largely attended, took place at Kaukapakapa cernetery on Tuesday last. The schoolchildren as a mark of respect, were lined on both sides of the road as the cortege passed the school, and flags in the settlement were half masted. A service was held in the Presbyterian Church.

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo , 27 November 1919, Page 2 A clearing sale of furniture and effects in the estate of the late Miss Frances McLeod will be held by Messrs Alfred Buckland and Sons on Monday next, December 1st. The sale will take place at the residence, Garfield Road, at 10.30 a.m. (prior to cattle sale).

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo , 27 November 1919, Page 2 Clearing Sale of Household Furniture and Effects In the Estate of the late MISS FRANCES McLEOD MESSRS ALFRED BUCKLAND AND SONS will sell, as above on MONDAY NEXT, DECEMBER 1st, at 10.30 a.m. sharp (prior to Cattle Sale).

No. I BEDROOM Washstand, Ware, Single Iron Bedstead, W.W. Mattress, Kapock, Small Table, I Chair, 2 Slips, Lino, 2 pairs Curtains, I pair Green Curtains No. 2 BEDROOM—Single Iron Bedstead, W.W. Mattress, Kapok "Mattress and 2 Pillows, Single Iron Bedstead, W.W. Mattress, Kapok Mattress and 2 Pillows, Combination Chest, Washstand, Pair Toilet Set, I Chair, Lino, 2 pair Curtains NO. 3 BEDROOM—Combination Chest, Washstand, Pair Toilet Set, I Chair, Dressing Table, 2 pairs Curtains, Linos, Sundry Magazines No. 4 BEDROOM-Dressing Table and Glass, 2 pairs Curtains, I Single Iron Bedstead, I W.W. Mattress, I Kapok Mattress and 2 Pillows, I Double Iron Bedstead, I W.W. Mattress, I Kapok Mattress and 2 Pillows, 2 W.W. Stretchers, 6 Towels, 2 Dl. Blankets, 2 Kapok Mattresses and Pillows, 2 Counterpanes, I Chair, I Rattan Chair, 1 Washstand, Set Toilet Ware, Toilet Glass, I Dressing Table, Carpet and Lino, Sewing Machine

HALL—I Door Mat, 4 Mohair Slip Mats, Tapestry Runner, Hanging Lamp DINING ROOM Broad wood Piano, Dining Table, Sideboard (Plate glass back), Dining Table, Cover, 9 Chairs, 2 Easy Chairs, Leather Covered Couch, Carpet, Hearth Rug, Occasional Table, Fender, Hanging Lamp, 2 pairs Curtains, 4 Meat Dishes, 2 Vegetable Dishes, Dinner Ware, Tea Ware, 7 Basins VERANDAH—2 Veranda/Blinds (new) and Fittings (linen) KITCHEN—Sundry Enamel Ware, Cooking Utensils, Stores, 2 doz. Mason's Jars, 5 Baking Dishes, 6 Cake Tins, I Jar and Vinegar, I Cupboard, 3 Iron Saucepans, 1 Aluminium Preserving Pan, Sundry Cooking Utensils, 5 Sad Irons, I Kettle, I Frying Pan, I large Jar Pickles, Jars Jam (home made), Sundry Jam Tars, about 3 dozen, 2 Jars Pickles, I Clock, I Kitchen Table and Cover, I Lamp, 3 Chairs, 1 Tea Pot, 1 Coffee Pot, I Flour and Sugar Bin, Quantity Flour and Sugar, Linoleums, 2 Mops, 3 Brooms, Carpet Sweeper, Wash-hand Basin, Hanging Mirror, I Door Mat WASH-HOUSE-Quantity Soap, Wringer, I and part Tins Kerosene and Pump, Wash-board and Sundries, 3 Dozen larger Mason Jars OUTSIDE 1 Lawn Mower, Garden Tools, Set Steps, 20 Fowls (about), Sundries Alfred Buckland & Sons.

In loving Memory of FRANCES McLEOD died November 17th 1919 aged 51 years; also JOHN McLEOD father of the above who died March 18th 1911 aged 79 years and his wife AGNES McLEOD who died 4th July 1894 aged 67 years.

Plot 200 MORRISON Mrs Anne nee LOGAN 1853-1928 Entry from Burial Register:75 years - 28.11.1928 - grave 200.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 20115, 28 November 1928, Page 1 MORRISON.—On November 20. at her Grand-daughter's residence, Kaukapakapa, Ann, dearly-loved wife of the late John Morrison;(Plot 137C) aged 75 years.—Her end was perfect peace. The funeral will leave the above address f n- the Kaukapakapa Cemetery to-day (Wednesday) at 2.15 p.m.

ANN MORRISON (nee Logan) 1853-1928

After a most eventful voyage, The Dauntless arrived in Auckland on 15 May 1865. There had been twenty deaths, seventeen births and two marriages on board during the four months at sea. John and Amelia Logan had experienced both death and birth, as their young son had died and a daughter had been born. Fortunately the couple and their fourteen year old daughter Ann had family support, as John’s parents and his eight sisters were also aboard.

The family lived in Auckland at first. There Ann met John Morrison who had arrived two years earlier from Inniskillen, Ireland. On the Voyage he had suffered from smallpox which had caused all his hair to fall out except for a knob on top. Family legend has it that John met the Dauntless on arrival and picked out Ann for his bride, but her parents wouldn’t let them marry as she was too young. When she turned sixteen they agreed to the marriage because girls were in short supply and she was a big girl for her age! John was about sixteen years her senior.

Just before her nineteenth birthday Ann gave birth to Mary Elizabeth, her only child to survive.

On arrival in New Zealand, John had joined the Militia and been stationed at Drury After the Land Wars, he’d kept a general store at Thames for several years. On returning to Auckland he took up residence in Newton Road and laid the first asphalt in the city Next he ventured into the building trade but a slump caused him to lose all his property.

Although John was now fifty, he decided to try farming. As an immigrant he was allotted 40 acres, and these he acquired just north of Kaukapakapa township (Eventually he must have bought a lot more land as his obituary mentions 300 acres) The next years must have been very strenuous as the couple lived in Auckland but travelled to and fro while they got the land cleared. shelter belts established and finally an orchard planted.

When they moved to the farm, Ann must have regretted leaving the conveniences of life in Auckland. She had neighbours reasonably close but they criticised John for planting Pine trees in Kaukapakapa. However, he was proved wise when thirty years later his grandson, and much later again his great grandson, built homes from these trees. .

The orchard matured, and eventually the Morrison's were sending Dougherty apples all the way to Wellington.

In 1900 the family moved into a big house which John built from his own pit sawn kauri. This house was a boon to them and many others.

Distant neighbours used the Morrison home as a stopover en route to Auckland. They would ride in from outlying places, stay the night, and next morning John would drive them to the train. Ann was always ready for unexpected guests, and would set an extra batch of bread on their arrival so there would be enough for breakfast.

Mary, the Morrison’s only child, married James Webster, a Kaukapakapa farmer who owned what is now Keith Willis’ farm. They had four girls and two boys but their eldest, Nellie died aged four years Tragically Mary haemorrhaged after a miscarriage and died at thirty-six.(Plot 137A) No doubt Ann played an important part in the lives of her motherless grandchildren, especially when their father, James took a trip home to Ireland.

The Morrison's worked their orchard for over thirty years until John was over eighty. They had been retired only five years when he died aged eighty-nine. Ann outlived him by three years. She died in 1928 aged seventy- five and was buried with him, their daughter, and two grand-daughters in Kaukapakapa Cemetery.

The land they had striven to bring into production was to be in the family for a hundred years Their granddaughter and her husband maintained the orchard but their great grandson, and his son added to the acreage and converted the whole into a sizeable dairy farm In the early 1980s the trend towards lifestyle blocks was increasing and the farm was divided into nine properties.

Compiled by Isla Willis from notes by Joyce Dye 1996

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