ABBOT.
Settlers of Opotiki
Three brothers arrived in Opotiki in 1875 from Dundee, Scotland. They were Charles Scott Abbot, who was accompanied by his wife Emma. Robert Thompson Abbot and Thomas Alexander Abbot, and two sisters were Jane Hill Abbot and Mary Scott Abbot, Mary married another member of a pioneering family, Charles Connelly in 1879. Jane Hill the eldest of the family, never married. Charles Abbot had previously visited New Zealand, as a ships carpenter and his first job on arrival in Opotiki, was to build a ketch named Opotiki for the MP for the district, Mr W Kelly. Mr and Mrs Abbot purchased two 10 acre blocks on either side of the western end of Bridge Street and built their home. Apart from his building activities, which included bridges and wharves. Mr Abbot was the first to grow maize on a commercial basis. The first crop of 125 acres yielded a harvest of 15,600 bushells. Mr Abbots last building contract was the construction of the causeway for the Kutarere Wharf in the early 1920s. He died in 1927 at the age of 80. Three months after her husbands death Mrs Abbot officially opened the present Waioeka Bridge. She died in 1938 aged 89 years. (There is much more on this family, contact me for details).

ABERDEEN.
Funeral Notice. Herald, 6th September 1940.
On September the 4th 1940, at Auckland Hospital, George, late of the Auckland Transport Board, aged 64 years. The funeral will leave Watney Sibun and Sons Chapel, Khyber Pass, Newmarket, at 11 am today, (Friday) for the Crematorium. No other details.

ABRAHAMS.
Obituary. Weekly News, 11th November 1915.
The death occurred on Sunday, in a Private Nursing Home, of Mr Laurie Abrahams of Auckland. The late Mr Abrahams arrived from London 10 years ago, and entered the service of Messrs Hancock and Company. He was unmarried and was 35 years of age. While in Auckland Mr Abrahams became very popular as an amateur entertainer and was a valuable member of the Auckland Amateur Operatic Society. He played leading parts in performances produced by that body. He always gave his services freely and willingly in the cause of charity and these will be greatly missed. No other details.

ABSOLUM.
Funeral Notice. 14th June 1924.
On June the 12th, at the residence, of her parents, after a long illness, patiently borne, Alice Roberta, the dearly beloved daughter of Robert Leslie and Charlotte Mary Absolum, sister of Mrs J Moffat and Mrs N Sutherland, in her 24th year. The funeral will leave her parents residence, 17 Elizabeth Street, Dominion Road, Auckland, for the Otahuhu Cemetery, today, (Saturday) at 2 pm. Friends kindly accept this intimation.

ACLAND.
News Item. Weekly News, 7th December 1916.
Major Leo G D Acland, of Christchurch, a well known New Zealand sportsman, has not been wounded as was officially stated in the hospital list published yesterday, but was invalided to England from France because the stump of his arm, which he lost while tiger hunting in India, was giving him trouble. An operation was performed on the nerves and according to the message received, he is making satisfactory progress.

ADAM.
Funeral Notice. Southern Cross, 14th December 1857.
On Thursday the 3rd instant, Alfred, the youngest son of Henry Adam, Victoria Street, Auckland. The funeral will leave this day at 5 O,Clock. Friends are requested to receive this as an invitation to attend. No other details.

ADAMS.
Funeral Notice. Herald, 15th August 1892.
On August the 14th at her late residence, Sale Street, Auckland. Caroline, the beloved wife of Leonard Adams, aged 53 years. Private internment. No other details.

ADAMS.
Funeral Notice. Herald, 24th July 1899.
On July the 22nd 1899, at Lake Takapuna, Auckland. Elizabeth Sylvia Adams, the dearly beloved daughter of Harry H and Eliza Adams, age 3 years and 7 months. No buriel details.

ADAMS.
Inquest. Weekly News, 5th May 1937.
A verdict of death from acute heart failure, during anaesthesia and during a necessary operation for toxic goitre, was returned by the Coroner at Napier at a inquest into the death of Mrs Frances Adams, the Coroner added that the anaesthetic was properly administered and the heart was in a toxic condition, due to goitre. The medical evidence showed that the goitre had to be removed to allow the woman to live. No other details.

ADAMS.
Funeral Notice.
On August 16th 1945, at her residence, 50 Collingwood Street, Ponsonby, Auckland. Isabella Jane, beloved widow of the late Thomas James Adams, of Bombay, and devoted mother of Beryl and Laura (Mrs T G Morning). "With Christ, which is far better" A service will be held at Tongue's Chapel, Saturday at 10 15 am. Funeral then leaving for Bombay Presbyterian Cemetery, arriving at 12 noon. No flowers by request.

ADAMS.
Funeral Notice. Weekly News, 1896.
On November 30th, Jessie, the beloved wife of Thomas Adams, Stationer, of Gisborne. No buriel details.

ADAMS.
Funeral Notice. Weekly News, 1896.
On September 29th, at Pitt Street, Auckland. John, dearly beloved 2nd son of Mr H H Adams, aged 49 years. Beloved husband of Lavinia Adams. No buriel details.

ADAMS.
Funeral Notice. Herald, 2nd September 1940.
On September 1st 1940, at a Private Nursing Home, Auckland, Margaret, beloved widow of the late James Adams, late of Takapuna and Belmont, in her 80th year. Funeral leaves C Little and Sons, 209 Hobson Street, proceeding by the 2 30 pm boat, today (Monday) for O' Neills Point Cemetery.

ADAMS.
Funeral Notice.
At the residence of her son, Dr Noble-Adams of Maxwell Road, Blenheim, on the 17th October 1929, Jane Ellen, widow of the late Robert Noble-Adams, in her 81st year, Interment at Omaka Cemetery.

ADAMS.
Taieri District. Bio for John J Adams.(GRF

ADAMSON.
Funeral Notice. Weekly News, 2nd June 1937.
On May the 22nd, at Dannevirke Hospital, Alex Adamson, of Ormondville, loved father of the late Lizzie, Alex and Jack, aged 83 years. No buriel details.

ADAMSON.
Funeral Notice. Herald, 1st September 1917.
On August the 30th, at his late residence, Papatoetoe, George Adamson, age 38 years. Private interment today at 2pm. Service at Methodist Church. No other details.

ADDINELL.
Settler of West Eyreton District.
John Addinell came from London, farmed for 12 years at Waimate. In 1875 he bought "Stoneycroft" from John Collier. Married to Jane Horrell. Three daughters. Member and Chairman of the West Eryeton Road Board. (1842-1926). No other details.

ADDIS.
Settlers of Opotiki
One of the early Blacksmiths in Opotiki was William John Addis, who established his business in 1886 after he left his trade in Auckland. He also had a Wheelwrights shop, which was run by Mr R Jefferies. Mr Addis's father arrived in New Zealand in 1860 and fought at Gate Pa as a Colour Sergeant Major, after the war he married and settled in Tauranga. Mr William Addis married Miss Jessie Foxcroft and their 7 children were all born in Opotiki. Four of the sons, one of whom was killed, all served in WW1. No other details.

ADDY.
Funeral Notice. Herald, August 1945.
On August 16th, at her residence, 106 Great North Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland, Mary, dearly loved wife of Ernest and loving mother of Florence,( Mrs W H Woodbridge, Tuakau) aged 55 years. A Service will be held at J Weirs Chapel, 70 Ponsonby Road, tomorrow, (Friday) at 1 45 pm, funeral then leaving for Pukekohe Cemetery. No other details.

ADELSKOLD.
Funeral Notice. Herald, 12th September 1940.
At Melbourne, Captain Claes Anders, loving father of Mrs C H Court, in his 87th year. At rest. No other details.

AHIER.
Personal Paragragh. Weekly News, June 1917.
Private W R Ahier, aged 23 years, killed in action on 6th May, was the youngest son of Mr G M Ahier of Te Awamutu. He had been for some months prior to his death in the firing line. He was educated at Hamilton High School, Auckland Grammar School and Auckland Technical College. He was a School Teacher and at the time of enlistment had the charge of Ranginui and Tokanui schools. An older brother, Norman, left with the Main Body and after seeing 2 years service, was invalided home and discharged. No other details.

AIMER.
Funeral Notice. Weekly News, 6th July 1916.
On June the 20th, through a fall from a Aeroplane, Lieut Edmond Vernon Aimer, of R F C, eldest son of Mr and Mrs E B Aimer, St Stephens Ave, Parnell, Auckland, Interred at Rinslip, Middlesex, England. No other details.

AITKEN.
Funeral Notice. Otago Witness, 22nd December 1909.
On December 15th, at his residence, George Street, Port Chalmers, Adam, the dearly beloved husband of Amelia Jane Aitken, aged 64 years. Deeply mourned. No buriel details.

AITKEN.
Funeral Notice. Southern Cross, 22nd January 1858.
At Windsor Cottage, Parnell, on the 17th instant, Alexander Aitken. Friends will please accept this intimation. No buriel details.

AITKEN.
Funeral Notice. Herald, 16th July 1866.
On the 15th instant, at the house of Mr James McAndrew, Hopetown Street, Newton, Auckland. Mr James Aitken, age 33 years, from the effects of exposure at the late fire in Newton. The funeral will leave the above place, this day at half past 3 pm. Friends will please accept this invitation. No other details.

ALDRED.
News Item. Boer War Veteran.
A J Aldred of Wellington, attends Anniversary. (SCR).

ALISON.
Personal Paragraph. Weekly News, July 1917.
Private Charles F Alison, reported missing is the eldest son of Mr T Alison, builder, Devonport. He is 24 years of age and prior to enlisting nearly two years ago was employed by Macky Logan Caldwell & Co. Ltd. He is a nephew of Messrs E W & Alex. Alison. No other info.

ALLAN.
News Item. Weekly News, March 1918.
2nd Lieut Lindsay Allan, of Hawera, who has returned on Transport No.148, is a Main Body man who has won commissioned rank on the field. He was severely wounded in France on two occasions. No other info.

ALLEN.
Personal Paragraph. Weekly News, June 1917.
Lieut Col Robert Candlish Allen, reported wounded, is well known in the Piako district, where he was engaged in farming at Annandale before he left NZ. He went into camp in September 1915 with the rank of Major. He took a keen interest in the territorial movement and he was a major in the 6th, Hauraki, Regiment. He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel in the field and was appointed to the command of a battalion in February last. He was well known as a successful and enterprising farmer and a prominent member of the Farmers Union. No other details.

ANDERSON.
Funeral Notice. Herald, 20th February 1866.
On the 17th instant at Union Street, Auckland. James, infant son of W E Anderson, age 8 months. No other details.

ANDERSON.
Funeral Notice. Christchurch Star, September 10th 1958.
Thomas Anderson, September 10th 1958, at Christchurch, aged 85 years, late Kings Own Scottish Boarders Regiment, Boer War. No buriel details.

ANDERSON.
Inquest, 27th September 1873.
An inquest was held yesterday at the Whau Lunatic Asylum, Auckland, before Doctor Goldsbro, Coroner, and a jury of 12, on the body of a patient named John Anderson, aged 38 years, who died on the 24th instant. The evidence of the resident Surgeon, and the Warder who attended the deceased , was taken and it was elicited that he was admitted to the Asylum on the 11th June 1873, by order of the Bench of Magistates at the Thames. He enjoyed good health until the day before his death. On the 24th instant he had a opopletic fit, from the effects of which he never recovered. His wife remains at the Thames. The Jury returned a verdict of, "Death from natural causes. No other details.

ANDERSON.
Funeral Notice. Palmerston North.
Karen Anderson, aged 3 years 1877, burnt in accident at Aokautre. No other details.

ANDERSON.
Funeral Notice. Bunnythorpe.
James Reid Anderson, died on the 21st of November 1896. No buriel details.

ANDERSON.
Funeral Notice. Herald, 6th September 1940.
On September 4th, at Napier Hospital, Kate, beloved wife of William Anderson, Taupo, in her 72nd year. No buriel info.

ANDERSON.
Funeral Notice. Herald, 5th April 1865.
At Wellington on the 20th March, in the 23rd year of his age, Aretas James, 6th son of Duncan Anderson, Newmarket, Auckland, formerly of New London, Prince Edward Island. Deceased was much respected and beloved by a numerous circle of attached friends. No other details,

ANDERSON.
Funeral Notice.
On September 13th 1922, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs Phillips, Arthur Street East, Onehunga. Neils Anderson, age 75 years. "At rest" No other details.

ANDERSON.
Funeral Notice. Herald, 7th June 1866.
On June 6th, at United Services Hotel, John Campbell Anderson, late of Messrs Quick and Co's Booking Office, age 27 years. All friends invited to attend the funeral, this day at 3 pm. Home papers please copy. No other details.

ANDERSON.
Funeral Notice. Otago Witness, 1st December 1909.
On November 25th, at his residence, Deborah Bay, Port Chalmers, Charles August, husband of Caroline Anderson, aged 76 years. At rest. No other details.

ANDERSON.
Funeral Notice. Otago Witness, 22nd March 1927.
At 14 Harrington Street, Port Chalmers, on March 17th, Agnes, widow of D Anderson, Engineer, and beloved mother of T Anderson, Mayor. No other details.

ANDREW.
Personal Paragraph. Weekly News, July 1917.
Private Clifford Andrew, killed in action on the 27th of June, was the elder son of Mr John Andrew, 25 Ponsonby Rd, Auckland and was 21 years of age. He was educated at the Hamilton West and Ponsonby schools. After leaving school he was apprenticed to the cabinetmaking and served four years in his trade. No other details.

ANDREW.
Funeral Notice. Otago Witness, 2nd February 1909.
On February 4th, at his residence, The Grange, North Taieri, John the beloved husband of Annie Andrew, age 75 years. No buriel details.

ANDREW.
Advertisment. Weekly News, 18th March 1876.
Mr J Andrew, intimates by advertisment that he has removed from his late forge on the Great South Road, to the more commodius premises, on the Onehunga Road, opposite the Junction Hotel. John Andrew was the youngest child of Robert and Mary Andrew who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the "Duchess of Argyle" in 1842.

ANDREW.
Southern Cross, 1873.
On 2nd October by accident, at the Una Tramway, Karaka, Susan Edith, daughter of John Andrew of Karaka, age 11 years. No buriel details.

ANDREW - MATHEWS. 1873.
Southern Cross, 24th September. Marriage.
On September the 10th at Water Street, Mount Eden, by the Rev Dr Wallis. John Andrew, of Epsom, to Mary Ann, 3rd daughter of Mr James Mathews, County Antrim, Ireland.

ANDREWS.
News Item. Weekly News, July 1917.
Private T Andrews, killed in action on 13th of June, was born at Fingal, Tasmania. At the time of his enlistment he was employed in Hamilton by Messrs Hayter and Gunn. His only relative in New Zealand is Mr R A Andrews of Hamilton. No other info.

ANDREWS.
Funeral Notice. Southern Cross, 25th November 1862.
On the 23rd instant at the residence of his father inlaw, Mr Alfred H King, Union Street, Auckland. Mr F G Andrews age 18 years. The funeral will leave at 20 minutes after 4 pm, this Tuesday afternoon. Friends are invited to attend. No other details.

ANDREWS.
News Item. Weekly News, December 19th, 1896. Kaipara Flats.
Sympathy is expressed for Mr and Mrs Andrews in their bereavment. Their little daughter was very suddenly called away. Probably had Medical help been nearer, her life might have been spared. This is one of the greatest hardships of life in the bush. No other details.

ANDREWS.
Funeral notice. Wellington Tribune, 10th June 1874.
On the 8th inst, at Wellington, Emily Andrews, age 19 years and 9 months. Much regretted. Melbourne papers please copy. No other details.

ANDREWS.
Funeral Notice. Otago Witness, 18th October 1916.
On October 15th, at her residence, Oturehua, Jane, wife of the late Robert Andrews, age 63 years. Deeply regretted. No buriel info.

ANDREWS.
Funeral Notice. Christchurch Weekly Press, 7th July 1920.
On June 30th, at Wellington, George, beloved husband of Annie Andrews, and 2nd son of the late James Andrews, of Southbridge, late Station-Master, Railways, Mosgiel, Interment at Christchurch. Wanganui and Dunedin papers please copy. No other details.

ANSO.
Funeral Notice. Weekly News, 3rd April 1940.
On March 30th, at his residence, Martindale Farm, Kiokio, Martin, dearly beloved husband of Mary Elizabeth Anso, and beloved father of Alma, Mrs Clark, Linda, Mrs Parke, William, Ivan Renford and Charles, age 71 years. Private interment. No other details.

ANTONOVICH.
Funeral Notice.
On May 28th 1932, at the Auckland Hospital, the result of an accident, Edward, dearly loved eldest son of Annie and Tony Antonovich, of 175 Victoria Street, City, formerly of Helensville, age 15 years. RIP. The funeral will leave Watney Sibon and Son, Newmarket, at 2 pm today, Monday for Waikumete Cemetery. No other details.

ANTWISS.
10th June 1915.
Peter Antwiss, a young married man with 2 children, was working at the Grand Junction Mine, Waihi, Wednesday last week, on Number 7 level, when a large fall occurred. It is believed death was instantaneous. No other details.

APLIN.
Funeral Notice. Herald, 9th September 1940.
On September 7th, at Auckland Hospital, William Aplin, 1 Cobden Street, Newton, late of Lower Hutt, loved father of Roy, Gwen and Frank, aged 66 years. The funeral will leave T J McIvor and Sons, 434 Karangahape Road at 1 30pm, today, Monday, for Hillsborough Cemetery.

APPLETON.
Funeral Notice. Herald, 4th November 1922.
On October 31st, at her late residence, Ford Street, Opotiki, Josephine Lizzie, relict of the late John Appleton, age 66 years. "At rest" No buriel info.

ARBUCKLE.
Funeral Notice.
Herald, 11th July 1923.
On July 7th 1923, at Dunedin, John Carse, beloved husband of Charlotte Ann Arbuckle, aged 84 years. No buriel details.

ARBUCKLE.
Funeral Notice. Herald, 18 June 1866.
On June 17th, at his late residence, Freemans Bay, Mr Robert Arbuckle, age 28 years. The funeral will take place on Tuesday at half past 3 O,clock. Friends are respectfully invited to attend. No other details.

ARKLE.
Funeral Notice. Herald, 5th September 1940.
On September 4th at Franklin Memorial Hospital, Elizabeth Ann, dearly beloved wife of George Samuel, and much loved mother of George, Alick, Maggie, Gordon, Maude, Jack, Nellie, Colin and Elsie, in her 67th year. She peacefully passed on. Funeral will leave the Holy Trinity Church, today, Thursday, for Waiuku Cemetery, after service at 1 30pm at Church.

ARLIDGE.
Funeral Notice. Herald, 14th September 1940.
On September 12th, at Kawakawa Hospital, Valerie, dearly loved daughter of Francis and Millie Arlidge, Russell, aged 6 years. No buriel info.

ARMITAGE.
Funeral Notice. Herald, 29th May 1866.
On the 27th May, Wyndham Street, Auckland, Joseph Kenneth Armitage, age 7 weeks. No other details.

ARMITAGE.
Funeral Notice. Herald, 28th March 1924.
On February 19th 1924, at Los Angeles, USA. Alice, dearly loved wife of Joseph T Armitage, late of Auckland, age 60 years. No other details.

ARMITAGE.
Funeral Notice. Southern Cross, 2nd November 1860.
On the 17th August, at his residence, Birkby Lodge, Yorkshire, Joseph Armitage, age 82 years. For nearly half a century, a Deputy Lieutant of the Counties of York and Lancaster. No other details.

ARMOUR.
Funeral Notice. Herald, 3rd September 1940.
On September 2nd 1940, at Auckland, John, husband of the late Helen Armour, of New Lynn. Funeral will leave Watney Sibun and Sons, Chapel, Khyber Pass, Newmarket, at 9am tomorrow, (Wednesday) for Waikumete Cemetery. No other details.

ARMOUR.
Funeral Notice. Herald, April 1883.
On April 22nd, at Beresford House, Beresford Street, Auckland. William Armour, late of Matakana, age 55 years. No other details.

ARMSTRONG.
Funeral Notice. Weekly News, 1896.
On August 29th, at Komokoriki, William Armstrong, in his 87th year. No other details.

ARMSTRONG.
Funeral Notice. Southern Cross, 14th September 1859.
On the 12th instant, at his residence, Princes Street, Auckland. Mr Francis Armstrong, age 33 years. The funeral will leave Princes Street at 3 pm, this day, Friends will please accept this invitation. No other details.

ARMSTRONG.
Funeral Notice. Herald, 11th March 1865.
March 10th at Albert Barracks, Auckland, Joseph, son of Mr J M Armstrong, Paymaster Sergeant, HM 14th Regiment, age 10 months. No other details.

ARNOLD.
Funeral Notice. Herald, 3rd September 1940.
On September 2nd 1940, at the Auckland Hospital, Thomas, dearly loved husband of the late Jessie Arnold, late of New Zealand Railways, aged 76 years. At rest. The funeral will leave the residence of his sister, Mrs Ball, 6 Prime Road East, off Murdock Road, Grey Lynn, today, Tuesday, at 2pm for Waikaraka Cemetery.

ARTHUR.
Funeral Notice. Herald, 3rd April 1922.
On April 3rd, at her late residence, 60 Finch Street, Morningside, Mary Elizabeth, relict of the late Henry Frederick Arthur, late of Wanganui, in her 57th year. At rest. Wanganui papers please copy. Funeral will leave her late residence for Waikaraka Cemetery at 10.30 am tomorrow.

ASHBY.
Funeral Notice. Herald, 9th February 1865.
On the 8th instant, Annie Mary, only child of Mr William Ashby, age 11 months. The funeral will leave the residence, of Mr Thomas Welsman, Vincent Street, near Cook Street, Auckland, tomorrow Friday, at 4pm. Friends will please accept this invitation. No other details.

ASHBY.
Funeral Notice. Southern Cross, August 1873.
On August the 7th, at Thames, Louis Thomas, infant son of Mr W Ashby. No other details.

ASHWIN.
Funeral Notice. Weekly News, 7th January 1915.
On the 1st January 1915, at his residence, Awaroa, Waiheke, William Charles Durham, husband of Elizabeth, age 74 years. No other details.

ATKIN.
Funeral notice. Weekly News, 1896.
On August 21st, at Devonport, Auckland. Annie, relict of the late William Atkin, aged 72 years. No other details.

ATKIN.
Funeral Notice. Southern Cross, August 1873.
On August 6th, at Beresford Street, Auckland. Nellie Mabel, infant daughter of Mr H Atkins, age 9 months. No other details.

ATKINS.
Funeral Notice. Southern Cross, 28th April 1849.
At his residence, Parnell, near Auckland on Wednesday the 25th inst, after 10 days suffering from acute dysentery, Thomas Ringrose Atkins, JP, Inspector of the Armed Police, in the 39th year of his age. No other details.

ATKINSON.
Personal Paragraph. Weekly News, July 1917.
Private J Atkinson, killed in action in France, was the second son of Mr James Atkinson of Waihi. Prior to enlisting last year deceased followed the occupation of Miner and was in the employ of the Waihi Gold Mining Company. No other details.

ATKINSON.
Funeral Notice. Herald, 18th June 1866.
Died, age 39 years, at Camp Te Papa, Tauranga, Sarah Eliza Atkinson, late of Hemel Hemstead, Hertfordshire, wife of Robert Bruton Atkinson, Staff Sergeant, 1st Waikato Regiment. No other details.

AUSTING.
Funeral notice. Herald, 17th July 1923.
On July 16th, at the Waikato Hospital, Mary Evelyn, the dearly beloved wife of Thomas B Austing of Ruakura, and late of Frankton Junction, aged 44 years. At rest. The funeral leaves St Georges, Frankton for Hamilton West Cemetery, at 2 30 pm, today, (Tuesday.) No other details.