Brother of T K Thompson, a notable Lands Department Surveyor who spent some years in Mangonui County in 1880s. Vernon took up land at Victoria Valley about 1900 and spent time at Mangonui County
Thompson, Vernon Forbes, 1868-1953
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Manuscript
Biographical notes on settlers
Date: 19--
From: Gunn, Vernon Robert, 1879-1957 : Papers on the history of Richmond
Reference: MS-Papers-0112-09
Description: Hard cover exercise book containing detailed notes on settlers. Index at front. All names entered in name field Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Image
Photographer unknown :Portrait of Vernon Forbes Thompson 1868-1953
Date: 1890 - 1900
Reference: PA3-0336
Description: Shows Vernon Forbes Thompson as a young man. He is holding a steel surveyor's tape or chain and his billhook for cutting lines is on a rock. Inscriptions: Verso - Vernon Forbes Thompson on survey North Auckland Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).