SURTEES Richard Villiers

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Life dates1853-1938BiographyRichard arrived in New Zealand with his sister Louisa (Lou) aboard the Lady Jocelyn in 1878. It is worth noting that Richard was quite possibly not part of George Vesey Stewart's original 2nd party to the Special Settlement of Katikati, as he did not receive a land grant. However, once he arrived at Katikati, he did not hesitate to involve himself in the community, being elected on to the Katikati Road Board in 1880, the building committee for the church in 1881 as well as participating in various other clubs and committees in the new township.

He married Emily Stewart, whom he had met on the Lady Jocelyn, in on the 12th June 1879. She was the youngest daughter of George Vesey Stewart and was responsible for taking the photographs which have survived intact and are now the property of Emily's granddaughter Elizabeth Smith of Marton, New Zealand.

Following the marriage, George Vesey gave Emily 200 acres of land north of Katikati at Tahawai, on which Rciahrd built the family home of Stanford. The road on which it sat was named after his family and became Surtees Road. It was renamed in 2000 to Hikurangi Road following a request from Mr W. R. Bryan of Tuapiro Marae. Cllr. Sam Dunlop liaised with residents who raised no objection, and the road was renamed.Place of birthHoltby, YorkshireOccupationFarmer Last edited by: Sandra Haigh

Place of ResidenceSurtees/Hikurangi Road, Katikati

People

SURTEES Emily Charlotte Sophia

Books

Fullerton-Smith and Smith - a family history

Family

Father's nameSURTEES Richard (Rev)Mother's nameSURTEES Caroline Maria nee DashwoodSpouseSURTEES Emily Charlotte SophiaChildSURTEES Caroline Margaret LouisaSURTEES Ethel Frances MariaSURTEES Sybil Emily MaudSURTEES Robert ScottSURTEES Sophy AlmeriaSURTEES Elizabeth Evelyn (Bessie)

Early Settler Data

Pioneer or Early Settler pre1900Yes

Related Information

BooksAn Ulster Plantation: the story of the Katikati settlement Last edited by: Sandra Haigh

The Pioneers, Settlers and Families of Katikati and District Last edited by: Sandra Haigh

ReferenceClement, C. & McCormack, E. (2012) “The pioneers, settlers and families of Katikati and district”. Te Puke, NZ.: Christine Clement. p. 317. SourceInterview with Sybil Surtees Last edited by: Sandra Haigh

More information'An Ulster Plantation' by Arthur J. Gray
Pages 51,73,82,124,131,139

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