Jackson family

Date: [1882]-1884, 1922-1932

By: Jackson family

Reference: MS-Papers-1299

Description: Diary kept by Thomas Jackson of Jacksons, Westland, ca 1882-1884, recording farming activities, weather, local visitors, swaggers and travellers. Three letters, 1922-1932, contain genealogical information and reminiscences Jacksons was a staging post for coaches travelling to and from the West Coast Quantity: 1 folder(s) (4 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss (photocopies)

Date: 1990

From: New Zealand Society of Genealogists : 1990 Sesquicentennial Family Biography Competition collection

Reference: MS-Papers-4280-011

Description: This essay tells the story of the writer's great-great-grandmother, Caroline Julian, who came to New Plymouth on the `Blenheim' in 1842, and that of Caroline's family Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Published inventory available.

Date: 1990

From: New Zealand Society of Genealogists : 1990 Sesquicentennial Family Biography Competition collection

Reference: MS-Papers-4280-053

Description: Samuel Jackson grew up in the village of Shirley, Derbyshire. His was a labouring family with a small farm. He moved to Manchester, married Maria Amelia Griffiths and immigrated to New Zealand in 1858 on the `Oliver Lang'. They initially lived with Samuel's brother Henry before moving to Greytown. Samuel served in the volunteers in the New Zealand wars. He worked as a farrier and later a veterinary surgeon. An addiction to alcohol led to family problems and a period in prison. He and Maria had a family of five children Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Published guide available. Includes photographs of Rising Sun Hotel, Greytown; Main Street, Greytown; Tauherenikau, ca 1870s; Henry H Jackson; hull of the Oliver Lang wrecked at Kaiwharawhara in 1861

Date: 1838-1904, 1976, 1982

By: Jackson, Henry, 1830-1906

Reference: MS-Papers-10924

Description: Papers include correspondence, mainly to Jackson from members of his family and friends, some official correspondence relating to his naval career; also includes a Jackson family tree and genealogical notes, including correspondence relating to Jackson family history (1976, 1982) Source of title - Supplied Jackson joined the Indian Navy at the age of 15 and did survey work while in the Navy. He came to New Zealand in 1862 on a two year furlough, and during his absence the Indian Navy was abolished. Deciding then to remain in the Colony, her entered the Survey Department of the Wellington Provincial District rising to become Chief Surveyor. He retired in 1879, and was elected to Parliament as a member for the Hutt District in 1880, but only served as a member for a short time. Quantity: 3 folder(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs and mss

Date: 1841-1847 (transcribed, 1993)

From: Donaldson, Marsha Penelope, 1945-: Collection

By: Greenwood, Joseph Hugh, 1819-1849

Reference: MS-Papers-4882

Description: Typed transcript of diary of a voyage to New Zealand on the `Lady Nugent'; farming at Lowry Bay, 1841-1843, at Purau, Banks Peninsula, 1843-1845 and at Motunau from 1845. Contains details of farming, trading and community activities and describes other Banks Peninsula and Wellington families. Also contains an account of journey from Lowry Bay via Wanganui to New Plymouth, Feb 1843 for trading reasons and up the Wairarapa coast in search of pastoral land. Diary refers constantly to Greenwood's older brother James Dent Greenwood who farmed with him. Source of title - supplied title Relationship complexity - Original at MS-0878. Microfilm at MS-Copy-Micro-0345, photocopy of original at qMS-0885. Quantity: 1 folder(s) 163 pages.. 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Marsha Donaldson, Wellington, 1994

Date: 1847-1912, ca 1964

By: Jackson, Thomas, 1847-1912

Reference: MS-Papers-3514

Description: Contains the handwritten copy for Jackson's obituary which appeared in the "Alexandra Herald" in 1912, other biographical notes and information about the 1964 family reunion and a newspaper clipping covering the reunion. Source of title - Supplied title Thomas Jackson went to the Hyde goldfields in Otago in 1863-64 and later settled at Alexandra where he was responsible for the Tucker Hill water race and where he established an orchard. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (4 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs and printed material Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Mr A V Jackson, 1964

Date: 1990

From: New Zealand Society of Genealogists : 1990 Sesquicentennial Family Biography Competition collection

Reference: MS-Papers-4280-075

Description: The essay traces the lives of Isaac and Frances Fletcher and their children. Isaac arrived in 1847 with the 58th Regiment, and Frances Bateman on the Victory in 1851 with friends. They married in 1853, settled in the Manukau Harbour region and experienced hardships and Maori uprisings at the Mauku. From 1863 the Fletchers lived at Onehunga and raised 10 children. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Published guide available. Includes photographs

Date: 1851

From: Pearse, John, 1808-1882: [Album. 1851-1856]

Reference: E-455-f-011-04

Description: A profile view of a boy seated on board ship, reading. He wears a narrow-brimmed straw hat Identification: according to the passenger list for this voyage, 'Master Jackson' was Robert Jackson, aged 11, oldest son of Alexander Jackson, in the chief cabin on the Duke of Portland Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink and wash, 77 x 60 mm

By: Walker, Hilda, 1911-2002

Reference: PAColl-8644

Description: Photographs relating to the Jackson family. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Arrangement: Negatives at 1/2-135729 to 135736 Quantity: 8 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film negatives

Date: [1980-1987]

From: Starke, June, 1923-2006 : Research papers

Reference: 2001-060-27

Description: Correspondence between Starke and Dr Harlow, and Barbara Fisher and other papers Other Titles - The Great circle (v6, n1 Apr 1984) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1902, 1911, [ca 1990]

From: Rintoul family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6150-5

Description: Comprises letter (11 leaves) written by Eliza Jarvie of Glasgow to her nephew William Nedrick Jarvie of Kawerua, re family history (1902), written by Robina Jarvie at her mother's dictation, according to a statement at the end of the letter and signed by Harry Harrison (son of Isabella Rintoul) Kawerua, Sunday, March 5th, 1911 Also includes letter from Jon Jackson, Raglan, to Ted Reynolds, re Jackson family, with laser copy of group photograph and print of watercolour by H Harrison, `Te Rekereke' (1917) Accompanying material - Note from Margaret Waddy re additional material about Rintoul family Quantity: 1 folder(s). Transfers: To Photographic Archive - 13 photographs of family members. Laser copies of group photograph of Jackson-Rintoul family; and watercolour by Harry Harrison, `Te Rekereke' (1917)

Date: 1851

From: Pearse, John, 1808-1882: [Album. 1851-1856]

Reference: E-455-f-009-10

Description: A frontal view of a fellow-passenger, Miss Jackson. She is seated on the ship, and wears a green bonnet and pink fichu. She is sewing. To the right are coops containing birds, possibly hens Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour, 85 x 70 mm