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By following New Zealand immigrants back to the hearths, homes and fields of their native villages in England, Arnold throws new light on the dynamics of rural emigration from Victorian England: he is able to enlarge understanding of the shaping of rural communities of the new land. Oustanding piece of research. Slight wear to jacket.
Victoria University Press, Wellington, 1981. Hardback with dustjacket. 408 pages. SECONDHAND
New Zealand's European pioneer women made the long voyage over a "wide and trackless sea" to lead lives they could have barely imagined. This book presents the stories of some remarkable women and girls and paints a facinating picture of a new country.
Harper Collins, Auckland, 2008. Softback. 304 pages, NEW
Describes the the lives of a cross section of pioneer settlers, what they found after a difficult journey and how they coped with strange and frequently arduous conditions. Families include; Barrett, Weller, Crocome, Hough, Wohlers, Fitzpatrick, Ormond, Barraud, Patterson, Ellis, Winstone, McKinlay, Kirkcaldie, Hames, Connon and Nolan.
David Bateman, Auckland, 1994. Hardback with dust jacket. 212 pages. SECONDHAND
Who were our Pakeha ancestors? Did our forefathers and mothers come from particular areas of Britain, did they tend to be rural or city folk, were they Catholic or Protestant, farmers or factory workers? Drawing on a major analysis of death registers and shipping records as well as hundreds of biographical accounts of individuals and families. This book gives the first comprehensive account of the origins of Pakeha New Zealander's.
Auckland University Press, 2008. Softback. 221 pages. NEW
An invaluable resource of pre colonial New Zealand history, listing of 1500+ visits and including a names index as well as an index to ships.
Paremata Press, Wellington, 1992. Softback. Unpaginated. SECONDHAND
Details the voyages of 113 of the nineteenth century emigrant ships to New Zealand. An invaluable resource for genealogists and family historians.
A.H. & A.W. Reed Ltd., Wellington, 1984. Hardback with dust jacket. 235 pages. SECONDHAND
Focusing on southern New Zealand and the community of Maitapapa in the Taieri this original study offers new insights into colonial history by looking at the history of interracial marriage and its role in social life.
Bridget Williams Books, Wellington, 2009. Softback. 208 pages. NEW
Chisholm, Murchison, McRae by Margaret Whitford. The history of the Chisholm and related families in New Zealand.
Softback. 133 pages. Secondhand.
Shona McRae describes the history of the eleven children of Catherine Cameron and John Macfarlane who arrived in New Zealand from Scotland in 1840. From poor beginnings they worked to build up six large farming homesteads in Canterbury. Signed by the author.
Published by the author, Culverdon, 1991. Hardback with dust-jacket, illustrated. 79 pages. SECONDHAND
Hamblyn Family History, Plymouth to New Plymouth, Fitzroy District 1841-1976 by M.N. Shaw. The author describes the migration of the Hamblyn family to the Taranaki district. Also describes related families, the Hamleys, Hamblys, Hamblyns, George family, the Midhurst settlement, Mills family, Charles Allan, Edith Stock, family reunion list.
Hardback with dust-jacket, illustrated, 312 pages. SECONDHAND
The Family From The Terrace The Robert Wilson Family History. Author Dorothy Taylor describes the pioneer life of Robert Stobo Wilson and the generations who followed him including Bob and Barbara Wilson, and the Mortons of Glen Idyll. Cover marked and spine split at bottom.
D.B. Taylor, Cromwell, 1983. Softcovers, illustrated, 260 pages. SECONDHAND
100 Years on Inverlochy A Brief History of the Lives of Alexander and Jane Christie and Their Descendants. Compiled by Wendy Williamson and Pat Christie, this centennial history traces the fortunes of the Christie family of Port Chalmers and Southland from 1850 onwards.
Published by the authors, Waikaia, 1975. Softcovers, illustrated, stapled binding. 159 Pages. SECONDHAND
The Southland Bough of the Guise Family from 1871. Author Ian Guise recounts the history of the Guise family in Southland. Includes numerous Guise family trees.
Privately published, Invercargill, 1981. Softcovers, illustrated, SECONDHAND.
The Skjellerup Family, A Short History 1820-1960 by Peter Skjellerup. First published 1961 in edition of 300 copies for private circulation of which this is number 260. Previous owner's name front endpaper.
Pegasus Press, Christchurch, 1961. Hardback with dust jacket, illustrated, 79 pages. SECONDHAND
The Pattersons of Rangelands Winton. Janet Patterson tells the story of one line of descendants of William Patterson, a convict school master who was transported to Van Diemens land in 1829. Includes the history of the family in Tasmania, Victoria and Queensland. Published by the author, 2000.
Softcovers, illustrated, genealogical tables, 435 pages. SECONDHAND
No Wind In their Sails The Story of the Hanning Family at Sea and On New Zealand Shore. Author Dave Hill describes the sea-faring Hanning Family of Southland. An interesting maritime history and family history. Whitestone Publications, 1998.
Softcovers, illustrated, 119 pages, SECONDHAND.
The Autobiography of Raymond Andrew Jack Rutherford Aka Big Jack, The Judge, JR., 1921-. A Story of Survival on a World of Wheels and of A True Life Road Scholar. Privately published.
Hardback, leather bound, illustrated, family trees, SECONDHAND.
The Rutherfords in Britain, A History and Guide by K. Rutherford Davis. Charts the history of the Rutherford family in Scotland and England, prior to their migration to New Zealand and Australia.
Hardback with dust-jacket, family trees, 266 pages. SECONDHAND
Sportsmen, benefactors and churchmen, businessmen as well as farmers, the Rutherfords of Canterbury made their mark on the province with large country houses, St. Andrews College, Warners Hotel, the Mount Cook Company and Amuri Courts. This history spans almost one hundred years.
Hazard Press, Christchurch, 1992. Hardback with dust jacket. 279 pages. SECONDHAND
Waiau Families and Other Stories edited by Graham Dunbar. A comprehensive history of Scottish migrants who created the settlement of Annan in 1903, later known as Highfield and then Waiau in Canterbury. Revised edition 1998.
Waiau Reunion Association, Christchurch, 1998. Softcovers, stapled binding. 104 pages. SECONDHAND
This supplement to Waiau Families describes the earliest settlers in Highfield, which later became known as the Annan Settlement then Waiau. Several of these families helped establish the Amuri Mounted Rifles.
Waiau Reunion Association, Christchurch, 2001. Softcovers, stapled binding. 26 Pages. SECONDHAND
Hardy Highlanders in Early New Zealand by Jennifer Macdonald.Tells the story of Catherine Cameron who emigrated to New Zealand in 1840. She married John Macfarlane and they farmed in the Wairarapa and North Canterbury. Number 219 of 350 copies, signed by the author.
Published by the author, Christchurch, 1991. Softcovers, stapled, illustrated, 109 pages. SECONDHAND
Brackenfield a family hunt 1884-1984. For over a century the Brackenfield Hunt remained the focus of Noth Canterbury sporting and social life. Documents the foundation of the fox hunting club and those who led it.
Hardback, illustrated, 85 paged. SECONDHAND
Big Man of Queensland by Gordon Landsborough. A biography of William Landsborough, a Scottish migrant who became one of the greatest landownrs in Australia. Privately published.
Hardback, 190 pages. SECONDHAND
WILDFLOWER The Barbara Crawford Thompson Story by Raymond Warren. Tells the story of a Scottish migrant shipwrecked off the coast of northern Australia in 1844.
Published by the author, Brisbane, revised edition 2008. Softcovers, illustrated, 144 pages. SECONDHAND
The saga of Amos and Lydia Burr and the people they knew in the early days of Manawatu. Signed by the author.
Heritage Press, Waikanae, c.1985. Softcovers. Illustrated. 222 Pages. SECONDHAND.
Relates how Algernon Gifford, Edward Augustus Gifford and Algernon Charles Gifford helped shaped the social, religious and cultural life of colonial Oamaru.
Heritage Press Ltd. Softcovers. Illustrated. 220 Pages. SECONDHAND..
The Pattersons 125 Years in New Zealand 1863-1988 is a family history of the Pattersons descended from Barbara and William Patterson who hailed from Forfarshire before settling in Waimate and Gore. Includes photographs and genealogical tables.
Privately published. Softcovers. Illustrated. 100 Pages. SECONDHAND.
This tells the story of the Blair Family of Tuapeka Mouth from their arrival in New Zealand 112 years ago. Includes family tree.
Otago Daily Times, Dunedin, 1970. Soft Covers. Illustrated. 46 Pages. SECONDHAND.
The story of the Beattie and Bell families of Scottish decent who settled in the south island of New Zealand.
No imprint. Softback. 63 pages. SECONDHAND.
The Bakewell Family of South Australia. Includes a large foldout family tree. Dustjacket worn otherwise fine. Published 1968.
Caxton Press. Hardback. Illustrated. 95 Pages. SECONDHAND
The centennial history of the Crosbie family of the Waikawa Valley, Otago. From Scottish origins to the family situation in 1977.
Crosbie Historical Committee, Tokanui, 1977. Hardback with dust jacket. 143 pages, illustrations. SECONDHAND
A biography and family history of blacksmith Fred Quintrell which ranges from the family's origins in Cormwall to Fred's ministry work for the Bible Christian Missionary Society in colonial Christchurch, Collingwood, Reefton, Seddon, Picton, Brightwater, Waimate and Matamata.
Privately Published. Card Covers, spiral binding. Illustrated. 132 Pages. SECONDHAND
Nina's family worked for the Duke of Cambridge before she emigrated to New Zealand. A family history which starts with high society dinner parties and royalty in London and ends with life in early 20th century Dunedin and Wellington.
Privately published. Card Covers. Illustrated. 83 Pages. SECONDHAND
The family history of William and Isabella Trotter of Roslin, Woodlands near Invercargill, and of their descendants. Signed by the author.
Craig Printing Co. Ltd., Invercargill, 1983. Softback. 117 pages. SECONDHAND
Based on a journal kept by John Thatcher who emigrated to New Zealand from London in 1861. Provides an interesting picture of pioneer life in South Canterbury including Christchurch, Lyttelton, Banks Peninsula, Geraldine and Riverside. Also describes genealogy of his wife's family (Julia Saville).
Published by the author, Doncaster East, 1999. Softcovers, illustrated, 68 Pages. SECONDHAND
The story of Dr Thomas Renwick who emigrated from Scotland and settled in the Nelson area 1842. He and his wife established the Dumgree Estate in Marlborough. A glimpse into early Nelson and Marlborough life. Covers sunned.
Published by the author, Wellington, 1979. Softcovers, illustrated, 86 Pages. SECONDHAND
The History of the Chamberlain Family tells the story of Swiss emigrants Frank, Joseph and Leonard Chamberlain who farmed in the Taranaki, Kakaramea and Stratford. Includes family charts and history through to 1990.
Heritage Press, Waikanae, 1994. Softcovers, illustrated, 128 Pages. SECONDHAND
The Ward's of Thornhill with a complete family tree of the 8th child, George Ward. The Wards were among the earliest settlers in Jacob's Creek, which is now better known as Riverton. This family history also provides a unique insight to ealrly pioneer life in Southland. Cover sunned.
Published by the author, Invercargill, 1989. Softcovers, illustrated, 71 Pages. SECONDHAND
Celebrates the three generations of the McGregor family who have for 100 years overseen the development of Mount Linton Station from early pioneer days. A wonderful history of Southland's most prominent sheep station as well as a family history.
Shoal Press, Christchurch, 2003. Softback, illustrated, 104 Pages. SECONDHAND
Plain Living High Thinking is the family story of Jennie and Will Lovell-Smith. Will arrived as a seven year old in Christchurch in 1860, grew up and married Jennie and had 10 children. This describes their family life at Westcote and Midway, and the couple's friendship with suffrage leader Kate Sheppard.
Pedmore Press, Christchurch, 1994. Softcovers, illustrated, 182 Pages. SECONDHAND
Journalist Ben Farjean arrived in Dunedin in 1861 annd worked on the Otago Daily Times and The Colonist. His writing kept people all over the country and abroad aware of developments in Otago, especially during the gold-rush era. Covers worn.
A.H. & A.W. Reed, Dunedin, 1973. Softcovers, illustrated, 84 Pages. SECONDHAND
Our Irish Royalty, The Cadhla Descendants, The McCauley Family Tree, Donegal to New Zealand, 1876.
Published by the author, Invercargill, 1990. Softback, illustrated, 68 Pages. SECONDHAND
The history of the Leversedge Family from 1345, the arrival of Edmund Leversedge in Lyttelton in 1862 and his descendants until 1969. Detailed family tree, heraldry, extracts from wills. Number 60 of a limited edition of 75.
Published by the author, Christchurch, 1970. Hardback, illustrated, 60 Pages. SECONDHAND
Donald Cameron and his brothers were the earliest pioneers in the Lake Wakatipu area of Central Otago in the Nokomai and Nevis Valleys. This historically correct novel follows Donald's story. Signed by the author.
Caxton Press, Christchurch, 2008. Softback. 264 pages. SECONDHAND
Jubilee number of the student magazine encompassing 1881 to 1931. Covers worn, text clean.
Christchurch Boys' High School. Softcovers. Illustrated. 171 Pages. SECONDHAND
A magazine published twice yearly by the school, this is crammed full of student news, teachers, sports news and photographs. Of interest to former students and family historians alike. Covers worn but contents clean.
Christchurch Boys' High School. Softcovers. Illustrated. 138 Pages. SECONDHAND
Christchruch Boys' High. Softcovers. 111 Pages. SECONDHAND
Rangiora Borough School 1873 to 1973. A good social history which be also be of use to family historians.
Wilson Bros. Illustrated. Soft Covers. 100 Pages. SECONDHAND.
The centennial publication of the school containing a history by T.J. Arnold and the occupations and addresses of all pupils of the school from 1863 to 1963 inclusive.
Otago High School Old Boys' Society, Dunedin, 1963. Hardback, blue cloth boards, illustrations. 556 pages. SECONDHAND
The History of A Family - The Wilsons and Richardsons in England, Australia and New Zealand (Southland). Includes a family tree.
Privately published, Blenheim, 1965. Harback, illustrated, 71 Pages. SECONDHAND
Here A Name, A History of the Houliston Family in New Zealand. P. Caldwell describes how Robert and Alison Houliston left Scotland for Port Chalmbers in 1860, and outlines the history of five generations of their family. Inscription on front endcover.
Privately published, place unknown, 1960. Hardback, Illustrated, 45 pages. SECONDHAND
Candles and Canvas, A Danish Family in New Zealand. Inge and Christoffer Langkilde left Denmark in 1907 to migrate to New Zealand. Their next 30 years were filled with hardship as they farmed in the Manawatu then the Bay of Plenty before establishing a successful pig-farming business in Otorohanga. Covers worn.
New Women's Press, Auckland, 1987. Softback, Illustrated, 169 Pages. SECONDHAND
A Journey in Search of Ancestors. The story of Augustus William Cave, an early English pioneer who settled in Masterton and developed close connections to Te Ore Ore Marae.
Fraser Books, Masterton, 2008. Softback, Illustrated, 100 Pages. SECONDHAND
Over the Bridle Path, The Story of William and Mary Allott, their Children and Grandchildren who settled in Canterbury. Includes an extensive family tree. Covers marked, text crisp.
Privately published, Christchurch, 2001. Softback, Illustrated, 157 Pages. SECONDHAND
Memoirs and adventures of a pioneer family arriving in the 1860s and including 'Goldmining in New Zealand' and 'The Kokopu'.
A.H. and A.W. Reed, Wellington, 1952. Hardback with dust jacket. 199 pages. SECONDHAND
