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The Cholmondeley Family
Among the other immigrants aboard the ‘Charlotte Jane’ were cousins, Thomas and Charles Cholmondeley. Unlike many of the other settlers on board, these cousins had no obvious reason to seek out a chance for a better life. They came from a very rich noble family…maybe this was the reason the pair broke away – that …
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John Annan (1869 – 1931)
When I stroll around Canterbury’s cemeteries, I glance over every stone for two main reasons. Firstly I am usually on the search for a particular name and secondly I am looking for a good story. I found John Annan’s grave in Lyttelton Public Cemetery and on his stone it stated that he died as a …
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George Gatonby Stead (1841 – 1908)
George Gatonby Stead (1841 – 1908) Died of Brights Disease Place of Death: Christchurch Very successful Christchurch Business man. Buried at Linwood Cemetery, Christchurch The story of George Gatonby Stead: http://www.peelingbackhistory.co.nz/george-gatonby-stead-1841-1908/ Photo taken by https://www.facebook.com/CanterburyRacing
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James Prebble (1799 – 1877)
James Prebbleton (1799 – 1877) Died of old age Place of Death: Christchurch Behind the naming of the township of Prebbleton. Buried at All Saints Anglican Curch, Prebbleton, Christchurch The story of James Prebbleton: http://www.peelingbackhistory.co.nz/prebbleton-james-prebble-1799-1877/ Photo taken by Annette Bulovic
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