| Education* |
|
Springburn School, Springburn, New Zealand7 |
| Occupation |
|
Musterer7 |
| Employment |
|
Tripps for 17 seasons as musterer7 |
| Name Variation |
|
Johnston8,6 |
| Birth* |
17 July 1868 |
Clent Hills Station, Ashburton, New Zealand1,6,2,3,7,5 |
| Occupation* |
circa 1886 |
Lagmhor, New Zealand, Ploughman7 |
| Employment* |
circa 1886 |
Lagmhor, New Zealand, for ten shillings a week9 |
| Marriage* |
15 October 1889 |
Presbyterian Church, Geraldine, New Zealand, Bride=Mary Rae8,2,7,4,5 |
| (Alive) Num Child |
30 April 1901 |
7 males living aged 48, 33, 30, 26, 24, 21, 19. 4 females living aged 44, 36, 31, 23., Parent=Mary Miller Little, Parent=James Johnston6 |
| (Alive) Num Child |
20 August 1915 |
7 males alive, aged 61, 49, 47, 43, 39, 34, 32. 4 females alive, aged 58, 51, 45, 41., Parent=James Johnston, Parent=Mary Miller Little1 |
| Residence* |
12 December 1938 |
"Stoneyhurst", Ruapuna, New Zealand, Resident=Mary Rae5 |
| Residence* |
before 24 February 1943 |
Ruapuna, New Zealand3 |
| Death* |
24 February 1943 |
Ashburton, New Zealand2,3,7,5 |
| Attributes* |
24 February 1943 |
Well-known for his ability to train dogs, winning many trophies7 |
| Burial* |
26 February 1943 |
Mt Somers Cemetary, Mt Somers, New Zealand, From the residence of his daughter Mrs Harvey at Mayfield at 2:30pm10,7,5 |
| Biography* |
26 February 1943 |
From the Ashburton Guardian of 26/02/1943:
"Obituary
-
Mr Christopher Johnstone
-
Mr Christopher John Johnstone, late of Ruapuna, who died on Wednesday at the age of 75 and was buried today at mount Somers, was a son of Mr And Mrs James Johnstone, of Scotland. His parents came to New Zealand i n 1863, five years before he was born. Mr Johnstone was educated at Springburn School and when he was 18 he was ploughing at Lagmhor for ten shillings a week. He later married a daughter of Mr and Mrs Simon Rae of Peel Forest. Well-known for his ability to train dogs, Mr Johnstone had many trophies for this and mustered for 17 seasons on Tripps."7 |
| Name Variation |
|
Johnston5 |
| Birth* |
July 1871 |
1,2 |
| (Resident) Residence |
June 1882 |
Springburn, New Zealand, Resident=James Johnston, Resident=Mary Miller Little1 |
| Education* |
from June 1882 to February 1886 |
Springburn School, Springburn, New Zealand1 |
| (Bridesmaid) Marriage |
6 April 1893 |
House of W Morgan, Methven, New Zealand, From The Ashburton Guardian of 12/04/1893:
"Marriage Festivities at Methven - This little township was roused from its usual restfulness on Thursday when the friends and kindred of Mr Simon Rae, jun., of Peel Forest, and Miss Agnes Anderina Johnston, of Springburn, assembled from far and near to rejoice with them in their auspicious union. The ceremony took place in the house of Mr W. Morgan, J.P., brother-in-law of the bride, and the official duty was discharged by the Rev Mr Finlayson, late of Methven, in his usually happy manner. The bride was attired in a robe of silver broche, trimmed with merveiloux to match, the usual veil and wreath, and carrying a beautiful bouquet of choice flowers. The bridesmaids, Misses Rae and Johnston, were dressed in white, and the Misses Morgan (two little nieces of the bride) looked very pretty in pale blue. The groomsmen were Messrs W. Johnston and L. Drayton. The wedding gifts were numerous, varied and valuable, not merely as mementoes of the occasion and of th donors, but also intrinsically, and consisted of articles of use and ornament. A sumptuous repast, provided by the host and hostess in their wonted style, was partaken of by the guests, and the evening was fully occupied with music, song and dance, to the enjoyment of the assembled company. these were varied also with a well acted little comedy by misses Mary and Gladys Morgan. Mr A Jago, as M.C., and Mr W. Syme, as violinist, contributed very much to the succeess of the evening's entertainment. Mr and Mrs Rae went per morning train to the north for their wedding trip.", Groom=Simon Rae, Bride=Agnes Anderina Johnstone6,7,2 |
| Married Name |
20 September 1899 |
Drayton2,4 |
| Marriage* |
20 September 1899 |
Groom=Alonzo Drayton2,8,4 |
| (Alive) Num Child |
30 April 1901 |
7 males living aged 48, 33, 30, 26, 24, 21, 19. 4 females living aged 44, 36, 31, 23., Parent=Mary Miller Little, Parent=James Johnston5 |
| (Alive) Num Child |
20 August 1915 |
7 males alive, aged 61, 49, 47, 43, 39, 34, 32. 4 females alive, aged 58, 51, 45, 41., Parent=James Johnston, Parent=Mary Miller Little3 |
| Death* |
18 September 1952 |
Ashburton, New Zealand2,4 |
| Name Variation |
|
Johnston6 |
| Birth* |
30 October 1864 |
Christchurch, New Zealand1,6,2,3 |
| Married Name |
30 October 1883 |
Morgan2,3,4,5 |
| Marriage* |
30 October 1883 |
Methven, New Zealand, Groom=William Morgan J.P.2,3,5 |
| Residence* |
6 April 1893 |
Methven, New Zealand, Resident=William Morgan J.P.7 |
| (Alive) Num Child |
30 April 1901 |
7 males living aged 48, 33, 30, 26, 24, 21, 19. 4 females living aged 44, 36, 31, 23., Parent=Mary Miller Little, Parent=James Johnston6 |
| (Alive) Num Child |
20 August 1915 |
7 males alive, aged 61, 49, 47, 43, 39, 34, 32. 4 females alive, aged 58, 51, 45, 41., Parent=James Johnston, Parent=Mary Miller Little1 |
| Residence* |
29 March 1936 |
"The Towers", Methven, New Zealand8 |
| Residence |
14 September 1938 |
Morgan Street, Methven, New Zealand3,4 |
| Death* |
14 September 1938 |
At her residence, Morgan Street, Methven, New Zealand2,3 |
| Burial* |
16 September 1938 |
Methven Cemetary, Methven, New Zealand, From her residence, Morgan Street Methven, at 2pm4 |
| (Resident) Residence |
|
Roxburgh, Springburn, New Zealand, Resident=James Johnston6,3 |
| (Resident) Residence |
|
Lake Heron, Ashburton Gorge, New Zealand, Resident=James Johnston, Resident=Mary Miller Little3 |
| Name Variation |
|
Johnston5,7,8,9 |
| Birth* |
24 August 1858 |
Ashkirk, Roxburghshire, Scotland, United Kingdom2,5,7,10,1 |
| (Resident) Residence |
25 July 1863 |
Roxburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, Resident=James Johnston, Resident=Mary Miller Little7 |
| (Emigrant) Emigration |
25 July 1863 |
London, England, United Kingdom, On "Brothers Pride"., Emigrant=James Johnston, Emigrant=Mary Miller Little7,8,9 |
| (Immigrant) Immigration |
10 December 1863 |
Lyttelton, New Zealand, On Brothers Pride. 44 of 371 passengers died on voyage, including John Johnston., Immigrant=James Johnston, Immigrant=Mary Miller Little11,2,5,7,8,9,12,13,3,14 |
| (Resident) Residence |
after 10 December 1863 |
Clent Hills Station, Ashburton Gorge, New Zealand, Resident=James Johnston, Resident=Mary Miller Little12,3,11 |
| Married Name |
18 September 1877 |
Hood10,15,16,1,3,4 |
| Marriage* |
18 September 1877 |
Roxburgh Farm, Ashburton, New Zealand, Groom=John Hood10,15,16,1,3 |
| Residence* |
after 18 September 1877 |
Mount Somers, New Zealand, Resident=John Hood3 |
| (Alive) Num Child |
30 April 1901 |
7 males living aged 48, 33, 30, 26, 24, 21, 19. 4 females living aged 44, 36, 31, 23., Parent=Mary Miller Little, Parent=James Johnston5 |
| (Alive) Num Child |
20 August 1915 |
7 males alive, aged 61, 49, 47, 43, 39, 34, 32. 4 females alive, aged 58, 51, 45, 41., Parent=James Johnston, Parent=Mary Miller Little2 |
| Residence* |
7 November 1918 |
Mount Somers, New Zealand4 |
| Death* |
28 October 1943 |
Residence, Mt Somers, New Zealand10,1,3 |
| Num Child* |
28 October 1943 |
9 children, 4 sons alive, 2 sons dead, 2 daughters alive, 1 daughter dead, 25 grandchildren, 8 great-gandchildren, Parent=John Hood, Alive=H H Hood, Alive=W Hood, Alive=G L Hood, Alive=W J S Hood, Deceased=William Rowland Errol Hood, Deceased=(?) Hood, Alive=E C Hood, Deceased=(?) Hood, Alive=D C Wood3 |
| Burial* |
between 28 October 1943 and 2 November 1943 |
Mount Somers Public Cemetary, Mount Somers, New Zealand, Pallbearers were all grandchildren, Bearer=D C Wood, Bearer=K Hood, Bearer=E Hood, Bearer=C Hood, Bearer=G Hood, Bearer=W Tweedy, Minister=Rev R Taylor3 |
| Biography* |
2 November 1943 |
From the Ashburton Guardian of 02/11/1943:
"Obituary
-
Mrs Margaret Hood
-
Pioneer Of The County
-
With the recent passing of Mrs Margaret Hood at Mount Somers, another link with the pioneers of Ashburton County has been severed. Mrs Hood, who was a native of Scotland, was one of a family of 14. She arrived in New Zealand on the ship The Brothers Pride, with her parents when only five years of age, and during the intervening 80 years lived in the Ashburton County. She first lived at Lake Heron and Clent Hills in the Ashburton Gorge with her parents, and then at Roxburgh (Springburn). On being married to the late Mr John Hood in 1877 she went to Mount Somers. Her husband first lived in the Mount Somers Hotel, which was built for him, and later took up farming pursuits.
Her kind and cheerful ways, enduring sympathy and warmth of hospitality - so characteristic of the early pioneers - won the respect and esteem of all, and when in the prime of life her visitations and aid to the sick, her skillfull attention with maternity cases and succor to the needy, rightly earned her the title of "The Mother of Mount Somers." Her home was regarded as open to all, with unbounded hospitality.
Mrs Hood's husband predeceased her in 1925. She leaves two daughters, Mrs E. C. Wood (Ashburton) and Mrs D. W. Herron (Mount Somers), and four sons, Messers H.H. Hood, W. Hood, G. L. Hood (Mount Somers) and W. J. S. Hood (Christchurch). Her youngest son, Errol, was killed in the Great War. One son and one daughter have also died. There are also 25 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
The funeral which took place at Mount Somers was largely attended, the Rev. R. Taylor officiating at the graveside. The pallbearers were six grandchildren - Messers K. Hood, E. Hood, C. Hood, G. Hood, D. C. Wood and W. Tweedy. Many floral tributes were received. As a mark of respect the flags at the Mount Somers School and Memorial Hall were flown at half-mast. A memorial service will be held at the Mount Somers Presbyterian Church next Sunday."3 |
| Name Variation |
|
Johnston5,4,6,7 |
| Burial* |
|
Mt Somers Cemetary, Mt Somers, New Zealand3 |
| Birth* |
13 July 1860 |
Ashkirk, Roxburghshire, Scotland, United Kingdom4,1,3 |
| (Resident) Residence |
25 July 1863 |
Roxburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, Resident=James Johnston, Resident=Mary Miller Little4 |
| (Emigrant) Emigration |
25 July 1863 |
London, England, United Kingdom, On "Brothers Pride"., Emigrant=James Johnston, Emigrant=Mary Miller Little4,6,7 |
| (Immigrant) Immigration |
10 December 1863 |
Lyttelton, New Zealand, On Brothers Pride. 44 of 371 passengers died on voyage, including John Johnston., Immigrant=James Johnston, Immigrant=Mary Miller Little8,2,5,4,6,7,9,10,11,12 |
| Married Name |
3 April 1878 |
Turton1,3 |
| Marriage* |
3 April 1878 |
Roxburgh Farm, Ashburton, New Zealand, Groom=William Robert Turton1,3 |
| Death* |
29 March 1898 |
Mt Somers, New Zealand5,1,3 |
| Birth* |
circa 1892 |
1,3 |
| Occupation* |
before 3 January 1910 |
Surrey Hills Station, Ashburton, New Zealand, Shepherd1 |
| Employment* |
before 3 January 1910 |
Surrey Hills Station, Ashburton, New Zealand, Mr D G Wright, Employer=D G Wright1 |
| Death* |
3 January 1910 |
Surrey Hills Station, Ashburton, New Zealand, Died about 4 miles from the homestead from a broken neck after being thrown from his horse while out shepherding1,2,3 |
| Biography* |
4 January 1910 |
From the Ashburton Guardian of 04/01/1910:
"Accidents and Deaths
-
Fatality at Surrey Hills
-
At 10 o'clock last night Sergeant Fouhy received advice from Mr D. G. Wright, of Surrey Hills, that a young man, named James Johnstone, 18 years of age, and son of Mr Christopher Johnstone, of Methven, who had been shepherding on the station for some time past, had been found dead on the side of the hills at a point about four miles from the homestead, on Monday evening.
It appears thet Johnstone, who was a good horseman and in every way acquainted with the hill country, had gone out shedherding on Monday morning as usual, and as he had not returned in the evening, Mr Wright was advised and promptly organised a search party, thinking that Johnstone might have met with an accident. After searching the hills for the some time, the horse ridden by Johnstone was found without its rider, and subsequently Johnstone was found quite dead on the side of a small hillock. Judging by the position of the body, there had been no struggle on the part of the deceased but no cause, as yet, can be assigned to the young mans death, unless the horse he was riding had stumbled and thrown its rider, causinf fatal injuries.
The police were informed and the body has been conveyed to the homestead.
Sergeant Fouhy has advised the District Coroner of the circumstances, and an inquest will be held.
Later advice points to the fact that the deceased was found with his neck broken, and it is evident from this that he was thrown from the horse."1 |
| Biography |
5 January 1910 |
From the Ashburton Guardian of 05/01/1910:
"An inquest touching the death of James Johnstone, who was found dead on Surrey Hills on Monday evening, was held at Mount Somers on Tuesday evening, before J. M. Hood, J.P., Deputy-Coroner. Detailed evidence as to the search and finding of the body was given - particulars of which have already been published. Dr Stoney, of Ashburton, who made an examination of the body, gave evidence to show that the neck of the deceased was broken and the base of his skull fractured, and that death would in all probability, have been instantaneous. A verdict along the lines of the medical evidence was returned."2 |
| Occupation |
|
Hakatere Station, Ashburton Gorge, New Zealand, Station Manager6 |
| Employment* |
|
Hakatere Station, Ashburton Gorge, New Zealand6 |
| Occupation* |
|
Station Manager6,3 |
| Occupation |
|
Ashburton Gorge, New Zealand, Shepherd after finishing his schooling6 |
| Occupation |
|
Glenmark Estate, North Canterbury, New Zealand, Station Manager6 |
| Employment |
|
Lake Heron Station, Ashburton Gorge, New Zealand, James Johnston8 |
| Employment |
|
Clent Hills Station, Ashburton Gorge, New Zealand, For 14 years8 |
| Employment |
|
Glenmark Estate, North Canterbury, New Zealand, Mrs Townend?6 |
| Attributes* |
|
A lover of horses, in his younger days considered one of the best rough riders in the Ashburton Gorge and a keen polo player6 |
| Residence |
|
Erewhon, New Zealand1 |
| Residence |
|
Manuka Point, New Zealand1 |
| Residence |
|
Mt Potts, New Zealand1 |
| Name Variation |
|
Johnston9,10,11,12,8 |
| Residence* |
|
Mt Possession, New Zealand1 |
| Residence |
|
Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand, Principal=Margaret Lambie6 |
| Residence |
|
Glenmark Estate, North Canterbury, New Zealand, Principal=Margaret Lambie6 |
| Birth* |
circa 1855 |
Roxburghshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, Cyclopaedia says 185413,2,12,4,6,8 |
| (Resident) Residence |
25 July 1863 |
Roxburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, Resident=James Johnston, Resident=Mary Miller Little12 |
| (Emigrant) Emigration |
25 July 1863 |
London, England, United Kingdom, On "Brothers Pride"., Emigrant=James Johnston, Emigrant=Mary Miller Little12,11,10 |
| (Immigrant) Immigration |
10 December 1863 |
Lyttelton, New Zealand, On Brothers Pride. 44 of 371 passengers died on voyage, including John Johnston., Immigrant=James Johnston, Immigrant=Mary Miller Little1,5,9,12,11,10,6,14,15,8 |
| (Resident) Residence |
after 10 December 1863 |
Clent Hills Station, Ashburton Gorge, New Zealand, Resident=James Johnston, Resident=Mary Miller Little6,15,1 |
| Marriage* |
8 May 1879 |
Home of Mr George Lambie, Mt Somers, New Zealand, Bride=Margaret Lambie7,2,16,3,4 |
| Residence |
October 1885 |
Springburn, New Zealand13 |
| Residence* |
October 1885 |
Springburn, New Zealand, Resident=Margaret Lambie, Resident=Ferdo James George Johnstone13 |
| Occupation |
before 1888 |
Hakatere Station, Ashburton Gorge, New Zealand, Station Manager8 |
| Employment |
before 1888 |
Hakatere Station, Ashburton Gorge, New Zealand, Mr Potts8 |
| Occupation |
from 1888 to 1903 |
Hakatere Station, Ashburton Gorge, New Zealand, Station Manager8 |
| Employment |
from 1888 to 1903 |
Haketere Station, Ashburton Gorge, New Zealand, Loan & Mercantile Company8 |
| Occupation |
from 1888 to 1903 |
Mount Possession Station, Ashburton Gorge, New Zealand, Station Manager6,8 |
| Employment |
from 1888 to 1903 |
Mount Possession Station, Ashburton Gorge, New Zealand, Loan & Mercantile Company6,8 |
| (Alive) Num Child |
30 April 1901 |
7 males living aged 48, 33, 30, 26, 24, 21, 19. 4 females living aged 44, 36, 31, 23., Parent=Mary Miller Little, Parent=James Johnston9 |
| Biography |
1903 |
From the Cyclopaedia of New Zealand - Canterbury:
"Mr T.S. JOHNSTON, Manager of "Mount Possession" and "Hakatere," was born in Roxburghshire, Scotland in 1854. He came to the Colony with his parents in 1863, in the ship "Brothers Pride," and entered upon station life at an early age. He was first with his father at Lake Heron, and was subsequently at "Clent Hills" for fourteen years, and has, therefore, been among shee in the Upper Ashburton county from boyhood. Soon after entering the service of Mr Potts he was appointed manager of "Hakatere," and in 1888, he was appointed manager of "Mount Possession" |
| Occupation |
28 October 1908 |
Station Manager3 |
| (Alive) Num Child |
20 August 1915 |
7 males alive, aged 61, 49, 47, 43, 39, 34, 32. 4 females alive, aged 58, 51, 45, 41., Parent=James Johnston, Parent=Mary Miller Little5 |
| Death* |
3 December 1936 |
Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand, Reg Dec qtr Chch.2,16,4,6 |
| Num Child* |
3 December 1936 |
five sons and two daughters, Parent=Margaret Lambie, Alive=Ferdo James George Johnstone, Alive=Douglas Graham Johnstone, Alive=(?) Johnstone, Alive=(?) Johnstone, Alive=(?) Johnstone, Alive=(?) Johnstone, Alive=(?) Johnstone6 |
| Burial* |
after 3 December 1936 |
Glenmark Public Cemetery, Waipara, New Zealand, Grave 64, Row D.2,4 |
| Biography* |
9 December 1936 |
From the Ashburton Guardian of 09/12/1936:
"Obituary
-
Mr Thomas Scott Johnstone
-
The death occured in Christchurch of Mr Thomas Scott Johnstone, well known as a former manager of stations in the Ashburton and Rakaia gorges, and a great lover of horses. He managed several of the better-known stations in Canterbury, including Glenmark Estate.
Mr Johnstone, 75 of whose 82 years were spent in New Zealand, was born in Scotland and left for New Zealand with his parents at the age of seven, in the ship Brothers Pride, which took six months to reach Lyttleton. The family travelled from Christchurch to Clent Hills station, in the Ashburton Gorge, by bullock dray, and the father managed the station for the late Hon. W. C. Walker M.L.C. After finishing his schooling Johnstone, junr., was engaged in shepherding on various stations in the Ashburton Gorge, and later took up the managership of Hakatere station. Some years afterward he was moved to Mount Possession and managed both stations.
An appointment as manger of the Glenmark Estate saw Mr Johnstone's transfer to North Canterbury, where he remained until the estate was sold on the death of the late Mrs Townend. Though his home was subsequently made at Riccarton, he spent a good deal of his time visiting his two stations in the Ashburton Gorge, one in the Rakaia Gorge and the Hossack Station, North Canterbury.
After moving to Christchurch to live he and Mrs Johnstone, who is the daughter of the late Mr George Lambie, made two trips to England. He was a lover of horses, and in his younger days was considered one of the best rough riders in the Ashburton Gorge. He was also a keen polo player. Mr Johnstone is survived by his wife and five sons and two daughters."6 |
| Name Variation |
|
Johnston4 |
| Birth* |
28 April 1872 |
Clent Hills Station, Ashburton, New Zealand, School register says July 18701,2 |
| (Resident) Residence |
March 1882 |
Springburn, New Zealand, Resident=James Johnston, Resident=Mary Miller Little1 |
| Education* |
from March 1882 to March 1886 |
Springburn School, Springburn, New Zealand1 |
| (Groomsman) Marriage |
6 April 1893 |
House of W Morgan, Methven, New Zealand, From The Ashburton Guardian of 12/04/1893:
"Marriage Festivities at Methven - This little township was roused from its usual restfulness on Thursday when the friends and kindred of Mr Simon Rae, jun., of Peel Forest, and Miss Agnes Anderina Johnston, of Springburn, assembled from far and near to rejoice with them in their auspicious union. The ceremony took place in the house of Mr W. Morgan, J.P., brother-in-law of the bride, and the official duty was discharged by the Rev Mr Finlayson, late of Methven, in his usually happy manner. The bride was attired in a robe of silver broche, trimmed with merveiloux to match, the usual veil and wreath, and carrying a beautiful bouquet of choice flowers. The bridesmaids, Misses Rae and Johnston, were dressed in white, and the Misses Morgan (two little nieces of the bride) looked very pretty in pale blue. The groomsmen were Messrs W. Johnston and L. Drayton. The wedding gifts were numerous, varied and valuable, not merely as mementoes of the occasion and of th donors, but also intrinsically, and consisted of articles of use and ornament. A sumptuous repast, provided by the host and hostess in their wonted style, was partaken of by the guests, and the evening was fully occupied with music, song and dance, to the enjoyment of the assembled company. these were varied also with a well acted little comedy by misses Mary and Gladys Morgan. Mr A Jago, as M.C., and Mr W. Syme, as violinist, contributed very much to the succeess of the evening's entertainment. Mr and Mrs Rae went per morning train to the north for their wedding trip.", Groom=Simon Rae, Bride=Agnes Anderina Johnstone5,6,2 |
| (Alive) Num Child |
30 April 1901 |
7 males living aged 48, 33, 30, 26, 24, 21, 19. 4 females living aged 44, 36, 31, 23., Parent=Mary Miller Little, Parent=James Johnston4 |
| (Alive) Num Child |
20 August 1915 |
7 males alive, aged 61, 49, 47, 43, 39, 34, 32. 4 females alive, aged 58, 51, 45, 41., Parent=James Johnston, Parent=Mary Miller Little3 |