Captain William Mayhew. An American whaler (from Marthas Vineyard, United States) who lived about Kapiti during the late 1830s and early 1840s. He bought sections at Wharekohu (southern end of Kapiti Island), and acquired rights to operate from Tahoramaurea Is where Andrew Brown operated the store. Acting Vice-Consul of the United States of America (successor of James Reddy Clendon), in 1842, at Wahapu, Bay of Islands.
Mayhew, William, active 1831-1846
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Manuscript
Whaling, sealing and early settlement - Part 3
Date: 1943-1944
From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. Centennial Publications Branch : Historical Atlas material
Reference: MS-Papers-0230-008
Description: Correspondence and letters concerning the history and activities of whalers in New Zealand during the early and mid 18th century. Mostly concerns activities in Northland, Kawhia and Tauranga. Also includes extracts of verbatim evidence from various Maori from these districts. Also includes whakapapa for the Kennedy family from Ngati Porou, and biographical information for the Kennedy, Mair, Clendon, Tapsell & other families. Includes census of Europeans residing in Northern District, 1846 (from Clendon mss in Auckland Public Library) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.
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Whaling, sealing and early settlement - Part 3 (a)
Date: 1940-1942
From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. Centennial Publications Branch : Historical Atlas material
Reference: MS-Papers-0230-007
Description: Various papers, much of which are copied from the Old Land Claims series - National Archives. The evidence relates to whaling and sealing operations throughout New Zealand giving details of whalers, their stations, and the Maori communities they interacted with. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Detailed inventory available.
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Former American Consul's home at Orongo Bay, Bay of Islands
Date: 1956-1957
From: Cole, John Reece 1916-1989: Photographs of Pompallier House, Russell and Mayhew House, Orongo Bay
Reference: 1/4-009929-F
Description: Shows deteriorated two-storied timber clad house once owned by Captain Mayhew. Photograph taken by John Cole. Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative
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View of Mayhew House, former home of American Consul, Orongo Bay
Date: [1956-1957]
From: Cole, John Reece 1916-1989: Photographs of Pompallier House, Russell and Mayhew House, Orongo Bay
Reference: 1/4-009930-F
Description: Photographer unidentified. Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative