The Descendants of John FYFE , circa 1730.

12. Margaret Clunie FYFE [330] (George¹¹, John¹) was born 10 Feb 1820 in Chelsea Middlesex England, was christened 12 Nov 1820 in St.Lukes Chelsea London England, died 22 Sep 1863 in Christchurch Canterbury New Zealand at age 43, and was buried in Barbadoes Cemetery Lyttelton Christchurch Canterbury New Zealand.

General Notes:In an attachment to an email, dated February 19, 2003, Sylvia Robertson said:

"Her mother opened a school for girls, and Margaret assisted her. They soon moved to Lyttelton, a more settled community." and "When Margaret died, the children were probably brought up by their grandmother, Agnes because they were the sole beneficiary of her Will."

Margaret married James Charles DRAKE [3356] [MRIN: 247], son of James DRAKE [28155] and Eliza POTTINGER [28156], 25 Sep 1847 in Wesleyan Methodist Church Wellington New Zealand. James was born 01 Feb 1821 in New Street Birmingham Warwickshire England and died about 1865 in South Island New Zealand about age 44.

General Notes:In an attachment to an email, dated February 19, 2003, Sylvia Robertson said:

"He was a Surveyor for the N.Z. Company; and also an artist." It is also believed that "He died by drowning sometime after 1865 between Collingwood and Takaka, South Island, N.Z. "

In an eMail, dated April 29, 2005, Brian McCloskey a retired Sureyor said:
For the past 4 years I have been researching all the Surveyors who have assisted in the development of NSW since it became a Colony in 1788 -- at which time New Zealand was part of it. During my research I have "found" your James Charles Drake and your family History Pages on the Internet.
You will find references to James in the following:-
* He is in "Pioneer Land Surveyors of N. Z." by C. A. Lawn FNZIS. at pages 65, 84, 101, 103, 178, 194, 253 and 256. This may be viewed at the New Zealand Institute of Surveyors in Wellington, N.Z.
* He is also mentioned in "The Work of Early Surveyors in Manly, Warringah & Pittwater" (in NSW) by G & S Champion, 1992
* He may also be found in "Where did we come from?" in the Parkinson Papers.
* He was Licensed as a Land Surveyor in New South Wales in February 1855.

18 M i. James Pottinger DRAKE [9191] was born 22 Jul 1848 in Wellington Wellington New Zealand and died in 1918 in Christchurch Canterbury New Zealand at age 70.

James married Lucy Marion MOORE [10231] [MRIN: 4708] 03 May 1876. Lucy was born about 1854.

+ 19 M ii. Walter Clunie DRAKE [9192] was born 27 May 1853 in Maneroo Cooma NSW Australia, died 08 Jan 1931 in Wellington Wellington New Zealand at age 77, and was buried in Karori Cemetery Wellington New Zealand.

20 F iii. Alice DRAKE [3357] was born 31 Dec 1856 in Christchurch Canterbury New Zealand, died 20 Jul 1939 in Oamaru North Otago New Zealand at age 82, and was buried in Old Oamaru Cemetery North Otago New Zealand.

General Notes:0 @NI3357@ NOTE photograph aged about 20 ( no 33)

photograph aged about 20 ( no 33)

Alice married John Arker FIELD [9193] [MRIN: 4387] in 1925 in New Zealand. John was born about 1853 in Lyttleton Christchurch Canterbury New Zealand and died 29 Feb 1936 in Oamaru North Otago New Zealand about age 83.

15. Ann Torn FIFE [2465] (George¹¹, John¹) was born 07 Sep 1825 in Chelsea Middlesex England, was christened 28 Sep 1825 in St Lukes Chelsea London England, died 21 Jan 1894 in Bembridge Lodge Ingestre St.Wellington New Zealand at age 68, and was buried 24 Jan 1894 in Bolton St. Cemetry Wellington New Zealand. Another name for Ann was Ann.

General Notes:Anna travelled on the bark "London", of 388 tons, out of Gravesend London.

In an attachment to an email, dated February 19, 2003, Sylvia Robertson said:

"Was brought out to NZ by her mother, Agnes ALLAN. Her mother had remarried a Mr ALLAN and had 2 more children, but the marriage did not succeed, and she emigrated with all children.

Ann married William BISHOP in 1844, soon after landing in Wellington. In Wellington she was dubbed the 'Duchess of Wellington', so perhaps she flaunted her royal connection."

Lived in Ingestre St, Wellington; also corner of Willis & Aro Sts. Ann was small, fair, excellent complexion and leaned to the intellectual, loved reading and books, interested in politics, and enjoyed discussions with Sir George Grey, and she visited the House to hear special debates.

She and William are buried in Bolton St Cemetery, Wellington, below EG Wakefield's grave, under some cherry trees. Plot 6707, Church of England portion - marble slab, hooped iron fence."

• Immigration: on the barque "London", of 388 tons, out of Gravesend London., 17 Nov 1841, Nelson Nelson New Zealand.

Ann married William BISHOP [2049] [MRIN: 32], son of William BISHOP [1972] and Diana HARWOOD [1984], 05 Sep 1844 in Anglican Church Nelson New Zealand. William was born 11 Jun 1817 in Stall St Bath Somerset England, was christened 21 Jul 1817 in Bath Abbey Bath Somerset England, died 02 Dec 1884 in Ingestre St Wellington New Zealand at age 67, and was buried 06 Dec 1884 in Bolton St Cemetry Wellington N Z.

General Notes:In an attachment to an email, dated February 19, 2003, Sylvia Robertson said:

"He was the 10th child and first son, and had a stormy relationship with his father. His father encouraged him to emigrate, and to heal the rift between them, presented him with an apothecary set as a parting gift. He was also part owner of White Hart Inn, and sold his 1/3 share for £30,000.00 before emigrating in 1841.

Sailed from Gravesend on 17 Nov. 1841, and arrived on 10 April 1842 on 'London' at Nelson (aged 25). (Cabin passenger list in "London's" Passenger List, held in Stoke Museum.)
Embarked privately at Southampton so his name isn't on the ship's register with the Wakefield Company assisted immigrants from which are taken the names on Pioneer Memorial, Kaiteriteri.

He had bought land under the Wakefield scheme before leaving England (No. 12 Suburban East, Maitai Valley) but on arrival at Nelson found it mountainous and unsuitable. This land was partly sublet and was in crop by December 1842. After buying several sections, he built a house in the Maitai Valley.

He married Anna Torne FIFE in Nelson in 1844 in the Anglican church, and two children were born there - William & Agnes Clunie. (Anna came out on the same ship "London" with her mother, Mrs Agnes Allan, a widow with 7 children.)

Was a Chemist in Maitai Valley, Nelson & Tory St, Wellington; Shipping Agent in Melbourne, Australia; and Minister of Religion.

21 January 1845 - Proceeded with armed party to Happy Valley to protect surveyors from Chief Paramata. After exploring with Brunner & Major Heaphy, they settled in Matai Valley in a prefabricated 2-storey house brought out from England. Land company meetings of the time contain references and minutes pertinent to his attendance.

Then they moved to Sydney, Australia, with a view to instituting proceedings against the N.Z. Company re 'non fulfilment of contract' as they found the land unsatisfactory. He was given 3 Crown grants on 12 August 1856 (Aorore & Waitohi). The Crown it seems gave these grants when the NZ Co. got into difficulties and coult not deliver the goods. While there he was a Shipping Agent for McMeecken & Blackwood of Melbourne Sailing.

Finally in 1848/49 he and Anna moved to Wellington and lived in Ingestre St.
He set up business as a Chemist in Lambton Quay.

In the history of the Catholic Apostolic Church in Webb St, Wellington, it states that when William BISHOP was called by the Holy Spirit to be priest to the congregation in NZ, the services were first held in his house in a back room kept for the purpose, and the Webb St church was built later. The first church inside was beautiful fine wood, heavily carved; and the second church had smooth curving shapes, and colours in pale & dark blue.

William BISHOP began a shipping line in conjunction with some other Wellington fathers. The following four ships were registered under his name: 'Rangatira', 'Tui', 'Matau' & 'Huia'.

When he sold out, the new owners renamed the line 'NZ Shipping Co' (colours - green hull, red & black funnel). When he died, all ships in the harbour carried their flags at half mast.

He was a founder of Wellington College, and the library was a bequest from his son, Andrew Clunie BISHOP (1864-1937).

Died in 1884, and buried in Bolton St Cemetery, Wellington.
Headstone "Sacred to the memory of William BISHOP born at Bath, Co. Somerset, England, died 2 December 1884 a.67. He sleeps.
Also Ann Torne, wife of the above, died 21 January 1894 a.68. Because I live ye shall live also. St John XIV.19"

Lois KING (nee THANE) says: William was a quiet, shy man with a charming sense of humour, great love of nature and natural history, a choleric temper, and impatience of sham and chicainery. Ann Torne Fife was a great little lady, a good house-keeper, needlewoman and hostess. (I, Lois, had in my possession for years one of the Bembridge Lodge dance programmes with its little dangling pencil, and Bembridge Lodge printed in black.)

William was also a sub-agent for Holloway's Pills in December 1854."

• Immigration: on the barque "London", of 388 tons, out of Gravesend London., 17 Nov 1841, Nelson Nelson New Zealand.

21 M i. William BISHOP [66] was born 20 May 1845 in Nelson Nelson New Zealand, died 01 Aug 1921 in Upper Hutt Wellington New Zealand. at age 76, and was buried in Karori Cemetery Karori Wellington New Zealand..

General Notes:In an attachment to an email, dated February 19, 2003, Sylvia Robertson said:

"Notes for William BISHOP:
1845 - 1921

From Pandora's Box (21/6/97):
William BISHOP, Only Mate Foreign Trade dated 25 Feb.1885. Cert. 416. National Archives - AJHR
William BISHOP, Master Ordinary Foreign Trade dated 6 Oct. 1885. Cert.416 National Archives - AJHR
AJHR 1890 Section H.18, p.12 National Library

From City of Wellington Electoral Roll 1893:
No. 1056 Bishop, William, Ingestre Street, Shipping Agent, Residential.

His wife was Harriet Christiana SYMES a.k.a Chrissy. Married in 1891. Possibly born overseas. In 1893 they lived at 1050 Nairn St, Wellington. "

William married Harriet Christina SYMES [250] [MRIN: 70], daughter of Rev. Longford Rowley SYMES [2876] and UNKNOWN [3482], 12 Feb 1891 in Catholic Apostolic Church Webb St. Wellington New Zealand. Harriet was born in 1853 in not in New Zealand.

+ 22 F ii. Agnes Clunie BISHOP [2466] was born 12 Aug 1846 in Nelson Nelson New Zealand, died 26 Apr 1936 in Wellington Wellington New Zealand at age 89, and was buried 29 Apr 1936 in Bolton Street Memorial Park Wellington New Zealand.

23 M iii. Henry James BISHOP [248] was born 04 Jul 1848 in Sydney NSW Australia and died 04 Jul 1848 in Sydney NSW Australia.

General Notes:In an attachment to an email, dated February 19, 2003, Sylvia Robertson said:

"Lived 3 hours. Either called Henry James or Sydney."

24 F iv. Annie BISHOP [240] was born 09 Aug 1849 in Wellington Wellington New Zealand and died 27 Apr 1931 in Wellington Wellington New Zealand at age 81.

General Notes:In an attachment to an email, dated February 19, 2003, Sylvia Robertson said:

"Notes for Annie BISHOP: 1849 - 1931 Born in Wellington. Died in 1931 in Wellington.

Peggy's aunt - was lame and walked with a crutch. Lived nearby and she took her aunt meals.

Buried in Karori Cemetery (Area 3, Block F, Row 5, Plot 19)
"In Loving Memory of Annie BISHOP, died 27 April 1931 aged 81 years.
'Looking for that blessed hope'"

Buried in same plot, her niece Diana (daughter of Annie's sister, Diana)
"In Loving Memory of Diana Theodora THANE, died 2 February 1957 aged 78 years.
'Until the day break, and the shadows flee away' "

+ 25 F v. Diana BISHOP [241] was born 19 Apr 1851 in Wellington Wellington New Zealand, died 12 Feb 1918 in Wellington Wellington New Zealand at age 66, and was buried 14 Feb 1918 in plot 6706 Bolton St. Cem. Wellington New Zealand.

26 M vi. George Fyfe BISHOP [30] was born 24 Jun 1853 in Wellington Wellington New Zealand, died 06 May 1916 in Marton Rangitikei New Zealand at age 62, and was buried in Marton old cemetry block L plot 31. The cause of his death was car/rail accident.

General Notes:In an attachment to an email, dated February 19, 2003, Sylvia Robertson said:

"Born in Wellington. Educated at Otago Boys High & Wellington College.
He was articled to Messrs Trowers & Olivie of Wellington, and admitted to the bar in 1876.
He practiced in Wellington, Palmerston North & Feilding.
(Source - Anthony Bishop, Cornwall)

Solicitor, of Feilding. (noted in mother's will dated 1894)

In "NZ Mail", 17 December 1881- "practising in Wellington Law Society District, April 20, 1876".

Married Nellie FALLA in 1904 (Certificate no. 5782)

Killed by railway engine, Marton, in May 1916.
Buried at Marton - old cemetery block L plot 31.

Nellie (Helen) also buried in Marton - block L plot 32.
Her Death Certificate states "Cremated at Karori"
She was living at 99 Hill St, Wellington, and died at 234 Oriental Parade, Wgtn

George married Helen FALLA [253] [MRIN: 31], daughter of George FALLA [2877] and Mary ADAM [2878], 01 Dec 1904 in Marton Rangitikei New Zealand. Helen was born in 1865 in Sydney NSW Australia, died 20 Feb 1940 in Wellington Wellington New Zealand at age 75, and was buried 22 Feb 1940 in Marton old cemetry New Zealand ( blockL plot32). Another name for Helen was Nellie.

+ 27 M vii. John Clunie BISHOP [242] was born 22 Jun 1856 in Wellington Wellington New Zealand, died 23 May 1942 in Plimmerton Wellington New Zealand at age 85, and was buried in Karori Cemetery New Zealand.

+ 28 M viii. Allan BISHOP [243] was born 12 May 1859 in Wellington Wellington New Zealand and died 21 Dec 1944 in Dunedin Otago New Zealand at age 85.

29 M ix. Henry Augustus BISHOP [244] was born 12 Jul 1861 in Wellington Wellington New Zealand, died 27 Aug 1938 in Melbourne VIC Australia at age 77, and was buried in Melbourne VIC Australia.

General Notes:In an attachment to an email, dated February 19, 2003, Sylvia Robertson said:

"Notes for Henry Augustus BISHOP:
1861 - 1938

Had a daughter - Annie Ethel BISHOP

Can't find his marriages in Victoria, Australia 1888 & 1896.

Can't find Marion's death in 1893 under BISHOP in Victoria.

Notes for Marion EDDIS:
Marion died 1893.
Possibly Melbourne, Victoria - Matamata fiche only up to 1888. "

Henry married Marion EDDIS [257] [MRIN: 176], daughter of Unknown and Unknown, in 1888. Marion was born in 1888 and died 14 Oct 1893 at age 5.

Henry next married Lilian HINSCLIFFE [258] [MRIN: 177], daughter of Unknown and Unknown, in Jan 1896 in Melbourne VIC Australia. Lilian died 29 Jun 1925 in Melbourne VIC Australia.

30 M x. Andrew Clunie BISHOP [246] was born 09 Aug 1864 in Wellington Wellington New Zealand and died 25 Jun 1937 in Napier Hawke's Bay New Zealand at age 72.

General Notes:In an attachment to an email, dated February 19, 2003, Sylvia Robertson said:

"Notes for Andrew Clunie BISHOP:
1864 - 1937

Born in Wellington, and known as Clunie.

Obituary 1937:
"Educated at Grammar School, and then went to Wellington College when it opened in 1874 and left in 1880. He won the old boys' race of 220 yards in 1882.

He joined the staff of the Government Life Insurance Office, and then went farming. Later he managed sheep runs in Southland, and then went to Akitio. In the early 90s he took up bushland between Pongaroa and Waimiro in partnership with his brother John (John Clunie BISHOP) whom he later bought out. He remained there till he retired recently to Napier because of ill-health.

He was of a cheery, genial disposition. Fond of all forms of sport, he bred and raced trotters.

Mr Bishop was unmarried, and three elder brothers and one sister survive him."

Lived at Panui, Waimiro, and died at a nursing home at Napier.

Died on 25 June 1937, and was buried on the 28th in
Park Island Cemetery, Napier (Anglican) Block 19, Plot 268.
"Andrew Clunie BISHOP d. 25 June 1937 ag. 73 yrs"

Clunie witnessed his brother, Allan's, wedding in 1888, and gives his occupation as farmer of Roxburgh Station, Glenore. "

+ 31 F xi. Helen Maude Mary BISHOP [247] was born 17 Jun 1870 in Wellington Wellington New Zealand, died 13 May 1962 in Waipukurau Wairarapa New Zealand at age 91, and was buried 15 May 1962 in Waipukurau Cemetery Waipukurau Wairarapa New Zealand.

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