http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast Evening Star 30 July 1901, Page 4 BLACK.—At Invercargill, on the 24th July, Andrew Black (born Hamilton, Lanarkshire), late of Nelson; in his 83rd year.' (Grandfather of the Black Family, musicians of this City (Wellington).) Nelson Evening Mail, 12 August 1901, Page 2 The death of an old Nelsonian is thus referred to in the Southland Times of the 25th ultimo —"There passed away yesterday morning a kindly old man who had been for the past 17 years a conspicuous though unobtrusive figure in the streets of Invercargill and at musical assemblages. The deceased, Andrew Black, was a native of Hamilton, Lanarkshire, and his family were all born there. From his earliest years he was an enthusiastic lover of music, and a diligent student. For a number of years he was precentor in Auchingramont Church (Church of Scotland) in his native town, and was also conductor of the Hamilton Choral Society. The family were all musical and well known as such, hence in the notice of his death this morning he is mentioned as the father of the Black family of musicians. The family decided upon coining to New Zealand, and landed in Nelson from the Wild Duck in 1866. Two years thereafter Mrs Black died. The family remained in Nelson for a number of years, the father following the trade of baker. About 20 years ago the family moved again, coming to Southland, and setting up their home at first in Riverton, where they remained for some three years, and then came up to Invercargill. The deceased, who was 82 years of age, leaves a family of three sons (Mr D. Black, Invercargill, Mr J. Black, and Mr Geo. Black, of Orepuki), and Mrs F. O. Irvine, Auckland. Otago Daily Times 7May 1901, Page 4 The Palmerston Times reports the death of another old settler of the province in the person of Mr John Black, of Shag Valley, whose demise occurred rather suddenly on the 8th, Mr Black, who had reached the age of 70 years, was a native of Shotts, Lanarkshire, Scotland, and came out to Otago, with his wife and three daughters, in the ship Storm Cloud, in 1861. He leaves a wife mid 11 children—seven sons and four daughters, all grown up, three sons and three daughters being married—and 32 grandchildren to mourn their loss. Press, 21 April 1913, Page 7 Mr Robort Buchanan, who died on Saturday, was for many years well known in connection with industrial matters in Christchurch. Born in 1847 in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland, ho came to New Zealand in 1870 in the clipper Merope, under engagement to Mr John Anderson, of the Canterbury Foundry. Eight years later he started business on his own acoount, establishing the firm of R. Buchanan and Son. Mr Buchanan was always a steady advocate of the encouragement of local industry, and was one of the founders of the Canterbury Industrial Association, for many years a member of committee, and of which he was president in 1910. He was prominent in connection with the International Exhibition in the early eighties, and of all the industrial exhibitions which have been hold in Christchurch since, including the Jubilee Exhibition. When the Working Exhibits Committoo for the recent International Exhibition, was formed, Mr Buchanan was unanimously selected chairman, and carried out his duties with great ability, his broadness of opinion and natural tact making him a great favourite. Mr Buchanan was one of tho earliest members of the Canterbury Caledonian Society, retaining his membership until about a couple of years ago. He was also a prominent member of the Mason Order, and a Past Mnster of the Robert Burns Lodge, as well as a member of the Christchuroh Lodge. He leaves a widow and six children, three boys and three girls, of whom five are married. He had also ten grandchildren. Press, 15 August 1890, Page 4 Hamilton Death CooKburn. Sunday, August 10th, Allen of West Oxford, native of Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland, fOrty-seVen. Home papers, please copy. New Zealand Herald, 29 May 1907, Page 1 Death Gibb. On May 27, at her late residence. Karaka. Road, Thames. Mary Bell, late of Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland, dearly-beloved wife of John Gibb, of Thames; aged 33 years. Auckland Star, 8 April 1933, Page 6 Death The death of Mr. William Dunlop Hamilton, of Liverpool Street, Auckland, occurred on April 6. He was the second son of the late Mr. Thomas Dunlop Hamilton, of Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland, founder of the "Hamilton Observer." After spending several years in South Africa, he came to New Zealand in 1906 and settled in Auckland, where he lived until the time of his death. He is survived by Mrs. Dunlop Hamilton and an adult family. Evening Star 11 April 1901, Page 4 Mr James Alexander Law, elder son of the late Mr Henderson Law, died at his residence, Mailer street, Mornington, at an early hour this morning, after an illness of three week’s duration termiuating in acute peritonitis. The deceased was born at Hamilton, Lanarkshire, in 1861, and came to Dunedin with his parents in 1862. After leaving the Otago Boys’ High School he joined his father’s business, and subsequently became a member of the firm of Henderson Law and Co. Latterly he had devoted most of bis attention to the management of the Otago business of the Royal Insurance Company. He leaves a widow and two young children. North Otago Times, 6 June 1881, Page 2 [Rober LONGMUIR, aged 41] The accident which happened to Mr Longmuir has been attended with fatal results. He was removing a threshing mill, and in trying to get on the shafts he was caught by the reins and thrown down under the wheels, one of which passed over his chest, inflicting such injuries that his life was from the first despaired of. Deceased was unmarried, and was a native of Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He will be buried to-day in the Livingstone cemetery. Oamaru Mail, 30 August 1883, Page 2 Death M'Auslin. On the 3rd inst., at Sydney, suddenly, William M'Auslin, stonemason, late of Oamaru, and native of Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Home papers please copy. Dominion, 2 October 1911, Page 6 Mr. Alexander Macdougall, a well-known and highly respected citizen of Wellington, died on Saturday morning at his residence, Brougham House, Elice? street. His health had been indifferent for a considerable time, and about three montns ago he entered a private hospital and was operated upon for an internal complaint. Thedeceased gentleman was born 69 years ago at Locnmaddy, Inverness-shire, Scotland, and was educated at Glasgow University, earning his fees, like other Scotch students, by teaching during the vacation. His mother had destined him for a minister, but when he was free to choose for himself he decided otherwise and obtained a position in a Glasgow bank. Ho retained, howover, a sincere attachment to tho Church of his fathers, and was, in later years, a prominent member of St. John's, Wellington. He came out to New Zealand in 1878 and married, two years later, Miss Margaret Gray, of Hamilton, Lanarkshire. Mr. Macdougal entered the Government service in connection with valuation work, but left to take up a responsible position with te Gear Meat Company, Ltd. Afterwards becoming attached by the outlook of the coal milling industry, he acquired leases over some 4000 acres of land near Geymouth and formed a prospecting syndicate.... Mr. Macdougall leaves no children, but he adopted two nephews, who grew up under his roof. One is Mr. Allan Macdougall, now at Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar, and the other is Mr. Alister Mncdonald, who is in Scotland. Mrs. Macdougall also survives him. The funeral takes plact this morning. A short service will be held at the residence at 9 o'clock by the Revs. J. Kennedy Elliott and W. Douglas, and the cortoge will then leave for the Karori Cemetery. Lyttelton Times, 29 January 1869, Page 2 Death Paterson. Jan. 27, at his residence, Cashel street, Mr James Paterson, formerly of Wester Park, Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland, aged 35 years. Evening Star 9 July 1897, Page 2 Mr James Patrick, whose obituary notice appeared in our columns last night, was a native of Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland, where he received the usual parish school education, and in youth having attained a fair postion in his trade was still unsatisfied with the old surroundings, and having resolved to join the movement to promote the settlement of Otago, so taking passage in the ship Philip Laing, from Gravesend, arrived at Port Chalmers on 15th April, 1848, along with his wife, who predeceased him a few years ago. After a short residence in Dunedin Mr Patrick made selection of his land at Tomahawk, where by patient, persevering industry and prudent living he managed to bring up his family creditably and to earn a competence for himself. Of a quiet, retiring disposition Mr Patrick did not in any way appear in public life. I.M"I. http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&d=OW18970715.2.131&srpos=86 New Zealand Herald, 15 December 1921, Page 1 DEath PAUL.—On December 14. at Auckland, Charles, twin son of Mrs. Paul, Hamilton, Lanarkshire. Scotland, and the beloved brother of Mrs. W. Warddrop, 1, Jessel Street, Ponsonby. Private interment. Press, 12 September 1933, Page 6 MOUNT SOMERS Mrs Isabella Rae, whose death occurred recently, was only 30 years of age, and news of her untimely death has been received with widespread regret. She was a native of Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland, and came to New Zealand about seven years ago. As a mark of respect, the school flag was flown at half-mast. The funeral, which was held at Ashburton, was largely attended, the Rev. G. B. Jardine (Springburn) officiating at the graveside. Otago Daily Times, 2 November 1891, Page 1 The Christchurch Press reports the death on the Hth ult of Mr Daniel Ueeße io his 49th year. Mr Reese was born at Wishaw, Lanarkshire, m 1841, and served his time at the Motherwell Ironworks as a carpenter. He came to the colony in the Zealandia in May 1862, and started business as a builder and contractor in Christchurch in 1866. During the course of his business career he has carried out some very large contracts. He took a keen interest in all athletic pastimes, and was an active member of various societies and clubs. He was member for Stanmore during the Parliament of 1884-87, and gave great offence to his constituents by his strong attachment to Sir George Grey. A meeting at which he addressed the Stanmore electors on his return from Parliament will long be remembered as the scene of perhaps the wildest disorder ever witnessed in Canterbury. He was an enthusiastic draughts player. Mr Reese leaves a family of nine—five sons and four daughters. Press, 5 August 1899, Page 1 Death STEWART. On August 4th, at Southbridge, Sarah, the beloved wife of William Stewart, second daughter of the late David Cockburn, Auctioneer. Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland. aged sixty-eight years. Home papers. Evening Post, 22 July 1896, Page 6 Death On 21st July, 1896 at Upper Hutt, James Thomson, saddler, Upper Hutt, late of Hamilton. Lanarkshire, Scotland, aged 74 years, papers please copy New Zealand Herald, 27 May 1924, Page 8 BLENHEIM. Monday. The death has occurred of Mr. George Turner, an old Marlborough identity, who contested the Wairau east against Messrs McCullum and John Duncan in 1914. The late Mr. Turner, who was born at Hamilton, Lanarkshire, in 1833, came to New Zealand in 1883 by the Catalonia one of the first steamships in the New Zealand trade. He was a joiner and carpenter by trade, and was well esteemed by many friends. New Zealand Herald, 6 February 1935, Page 1 Thomson. On February 3, 1935, result of drowning accident John Thomson, dearly beloved husband of Nellie Yates, Pukemiro Mine, and late of Hamilton, Lanarkshire Scotland; aged 47 years.Sadly missed. Lanarkshire papers please copy. THOMSON.—On February 3, 1935. at Raglan Harbour (accidentally), John Thomson, of Pukemiro Junction, dearly-beloved husband of Nellie Gemrael Thomson; late of Lanarkshire, Scotland; aged 47 years. The funeral will leave H. Alder, jun.'s. chapel at 2.30 p.m. to-ddy (Wednesday), for Kimihia Cemetery. Friends please accept this intimation. New Zealand Herald, 23 April 1945, Page 1 On March 29, 1940, at Limekelburn, Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland, Peter Yates, dearly-loved father of Mrs Thomson, Pukemiro, and loved granddad of Gibbie Mrs Purves and Mrs McLaughlin; aged 84 ______________________________________ Oamaru Mail, 11 May 1891, Page 2 Marriage Algie — Carr. On the 15th April, at Burn House, Dunedin, by the Rev. J. F. Fraser, David Naismith, third, son of the late Robert Algie, Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland, to Margaret, second daughter of Mr John Carr, West Taieri. New Zealand Herald, 21 March 1925, Page 1 Marriage DICKSON - MARSHALL. On February 25, 1295. at St,. David's Church, by the Rev. D. C. Herron. John Dickson, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Dickson, Gisborne. to Annie Rankine Marshall, eldest, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Rankine Marshall, Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Otago Daily Times 16 April 1864, Page 4 Married On the 8th April, by the Rev. D. Meiklejohn, Mr Archibald M'Indoe, Caversham, to Agnes, second daughter of Mr William Thomson. Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland. New Zealand Herald, 28 March 1914, Page 1 Marriage NIXON— On February at St. James's Presbyterian Church. at Tbrimes, by the Rev. Jas. Milne, M.A., Harold Edward, youngest son of R. A. Nixon, Paeroa, to Lilias Davidson, eldest daughter of William and Lilias McLean, Thames late of Hamilton. Lanarkshire, Scotland. New Zealand Herald, 18 August 1933, Page 3 DIAMOND WEDDING RESIDENTS OF KOPU. Two old residents of Kopu, Mr. and Mrs. William Hannah, celebrated the diamond jubilee of their wedding on Tuesday. They were married at 10 Highpatrick Street, Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland, on August 15, 1873, by the late Rev. John McFarlane, and arrived in New Zealand three years later by the ship Jessie Osborne. They landed at Lyttelton and took up farming at Sheffield, Canterbury, and later on the Cheviot Estate. North Canterbury. Mr. Hannah is 81 years of age and Mrs. Hannah 83. They have six children living. There are 24 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The wedding anniversary was celebrated at the residence of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Morgan, at Kopu, where they are now living. Many congratulatory telegrams were received and in the evening the couple were tendered a social. Auckland Star, 17 August 1938, Page 12 65 years married Mr. and Mrs. William Hannah, of Kopu, celebrated the sixty-fifth anniversary of their wedding on Monday. They were married at Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland, in 1873 by the late Rev. John McFarlane. Mr. Hannah is a native of Barrhead and Mrs. Hannah (nee Agnes Foster) of Bells Hill. They came to the Dominion on the sailing ship Jessie Osbourne, landing at Lyttelton. They took up farming at Sheffield and later on the Cheviot Estate, North Canterbury. Mr. Hannah is 85 and Mrs. Hannah 87 years of age. There were 11 children, six being alive, 24 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Evening Post, 6 February 1934, Page 11 145 DIRECT DESCENDANTS Aniong the passengers who had a flight in the monoplane Faith in Australia at Rukuhia was Mrs. Isabella Grey Tuck, of Hamilton, who is now in her 87th year, states the "Waikato Times." It was the first experience of flying Mrs. Tuck had had and she greatly enjoyed it. She said the flight was not half long enough for her. Mrs. Tuck was born in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland. She sailed from the Clyde in the failing ship Victory, in March, 1863, with her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Morton, and arrived at Port Chalmers seven months later. On February 2, 1865, Miss Morton, as she was then, was married to Mr. John Tuck, at Romahapa (then Glen Omaru), Otago. Mr. and Mrs. Tuck had many trying experiences in the early days. They used a bullock sledge as a means of conveyance during their honeymoon tour. Mr. Tuck was a sawmiller, and Mrs. Tuck assisted, her husband in pit-sawing and in team-driving. The couple later lived in the Manawatu, Hawke's Bay, and at Greymouth. When Mr. Tuck died, Mrs. Tuck went to Hamilton, where she has resided for 19 years. Mrs. Tuck had 17 children, and of these 14 survive. The combined ages of her children total 727 years. There are 69 grandchildren and 62 great-grandchildren, the total number of direct descendants being 145. This number is believed to be a record for New Zealand. Mrs. Tuck enjoys excellent health and visits her many relatives frequently. Otago Witness 21 August 1880, Page 6 Visit to Rough Craig, and a Chat with Wr William Waddell, of Waikaka. Mr Waddell's father, who was a celebrated breeder both of Clydesdale horses and Ayrshire cattle, occupied a farm in Lanarkshire, in Scotland. Here Mr Waddell spent the greater patt of his youth, his occupation consisting of the ordinary farm work, and attending the various exhibitions of stock in charge of his father's cattle and horses. Amongst stock of so superior a character as was reared on his father's farm Mr Waddell's thoughts very naturally turned in the breeding line, with what results we shall presently see. When only fifteen years of age Mr Waddell entered the lists at the local ploughing matches, and continued competing for several years, always being successful, In the year 1862, hearing something about the Colonies, he left his native heath, and landed in Dunedin in the following year. His firat occupation was carrying to the Dunstan, whioh he followed for several months. He then thought of purchasing land, and for this purpose he visited Southland, and secured some suburban property at Invercargill. Here he carried on dairying and dealing for several years, always purchasing the best stock he could find, until he had monopolised all the leading prizes for Ayrshires at the local shows. In the year 1874 Mr Waddell sold all his stock, with the exception of a few youngsters. He then intended to return to the Old Country, but fate had decreed that it should be otherwise. Shortly afterwards several blocks of land were placed in the market on the deferred-payment system. Mr Waddell happened to be doing nothing at the time, and meeting a few good judges of land who had inspected all the blocks then in the market, he was induced to apply for a section. These gentlemen all agreed that the section for which Mr Waddell was induced to apply for was the best then in the market. So, without ever visiting the locality, he made his application, more in fun than earnest, as it was considered that there would be so many applicants that his chance of being successful would be very dubious. However, the day fixed for the ballot arrived, and with it arrived no less than thirtythree applicants Mr Waddell drew the highest number, and consequently secured the section at the upset price of 253. The next move was to find the section, and on arriving at the scene of his future abode, he was highly pleaßed both with his section and his bargain. Of course this event caused Mr Waddell to defer his visit to Auld Reekie. However, he did not relinquish the idea altogether, for he made up his mind to return to the Old Country as goon as the three years were up but The best laid plans of mice and men Gang aft agley," and Mr Waddell still remains in New Zealand, and a bachelor. Having some capital at bis disposal, at the end of three years he bought out the section, and has since wrought a wonderful change on Bough Craig Farm. Where but a few years ago the natural grass (chiefly rushes and tussock) reached over a man's head, and was tenanted only by pukakqea and perhaps a few Maori hens, now there is one unbroken sward of English grass, upon which sleek cattle and horses are contentedly grazing. The farm is now all fenced and subdivided, gorse being sown in all the fences. In all the fences we noticed an arrangement that must be exceedingly beneficial to the stock, especially in stormy weather. There is only one ditohjfa each fence, and that has been placed on the Mather side, leaving the other side without ff ditcb, and consequently the stock get close up to the hedge, thereby obtaining the full benefit of the shelter. A substantial, dwelling-house, men's hut, and other outbuildings have also been erected, of which we will presently speak. The first year sixty acres were broken up and sown with turnips, which were fed off by sixty head of cattle. Twenty-five of these were sold at Invercargill as fat cattle, and brought a very high price, which was only eclipsed by some of the New Zealand Land Company's. The following year the turnip land was sown with oats, and sixty more acres were broken up, and, as before sown with turnips. The winter was very severe, but the turnips turned out exceedingly well, and the same number of cattle were fattened as the year previous. This was in 1878, and four of the bullocks were taken to the Tapanui Show, where they obtained first prize as fat cattle, and were afterwards sold for L9O....