Hi all If there is anyone on the list researching the family of John Choat , you may have lost this chap.. I hope someone will claim him... Last year while on holiday in the Bay of Islands, my partner and I were in several graveyards and cemeteries doing family tree research, when I came across a grave for a John Choat born 1813 Colchester died 1901 Puketona. Just a plain wooden cross. I took a photo of it as I am a Colchester girl born and bred I felt compelled to take a picture of his Cross/grave. This week I accidently came across his name once again.. strange.. this time in NZ papers, where he and some of his sons are mentioned. An obit, a marriage etc... I have put all the newspaper clippings and grave pic onto a word document, so if this is your missing Choat family I am happy to send you all the bits I have found. Regards /\/\onique "An Essex girl in NZ"