Son of Reverend James Watkin (1805-1886), the Methodist missionary and son-in-law of John Jesson (by his second wife, Sarah Jesson). Also brother of Jabez Bunting Watkin and William Jackson Watkin. Ironmonger of Lambton Quay, Wellington in 1858-1860. His first wife Catherine (Kate) Lowater died in 1865 aged 27 years, and is buried in the Bolton Street Cemetery, Wellington. Died in Sydney, Australia in 1925. Was the first white child born in the Friendly Islands. Died at the age of 95 years [Source: Northern advocate, 15 Dec 1925, p 5]
Watkin, James Entwistle, 1830?-1925
Watkin, J E, 1830?-1925, Watkin, James Entwisle, 1830?-1925
There are 9 related items to this topic
Manuscript
James Entwhistle Watkin - Diary of daily events
Date: 1863-1870
From: Watkin family : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0985-02
Description: Includes details of business and social activities in Wellington Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.
Manuscript
Watkin family : Papers
Date: 1822-1925
By: Watkin family
Reference: MS-Papers-0985
Description: Mainly the papers of James Entwhistle Watkin; include diaries of voyages from Sydney to Wellington 1856-60; J E Watkin's diary of daily events 1863-1872; excerpts from newspapers 1854-1917; daily reports of the 1848 Wellington earthquake. Also family papers and correspondence, including papers of the missionary, Rev James Watkin and of John Jesson Quantity: 21 folder(s). 4 microfilm reel(s). 1.30 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and printed matter (photocopies) Finding Aids: Inventory available.
Manuscript
Watkin, J B : Papers
Date: 1841, 1848
By: Watkin, Jabez Bunting (Rev), 1837?-1925
Reference: MS-Papers-5016
Description: Includes letter by William Jackson Watkin, written from Wellington, to his brother J E Watkin with a description of Wellington, 31 May 1848; also description of Hobart and Wellington by J B Watkin, 1841 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (7 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss (photocopy)
Manuscript
C A Vallance - Accounts and receipts - T-Z
Date: 1842-1862
From: Levin & Company Ltd : Records
Reference: MS-Papers-1347-5/17/21
Description: Selected names entered in name field Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Manuscript
Inward letters
Date: 1855-1857
From: Harding, John, 1820-1899 : Mount Vernon papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0662-1
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Manuscript
Inward letters
Date: 1858-1860
From: Harding, John, 1820-1899 : Mount Vernon papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0662-2
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Manuscript
James Entwhistle Watkin - Shipboard diaries
Date: 1856-1860
From: Watkin family : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0985-01
Description: Diary of voyage on the `William Alfred', 1856-1857, from Sydney to Wellington; voyage of the `Lord Ashley' from Sydney to Wellington, 1860 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holographs
Manuscript
James Entwhistle Watkin - Diary of daily events
Date: 1870-1872
From: Watkin family : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0985-03
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Image
Creator unknown: Photograph album mainly of Wellington residents and scenes
Date: [186-?]
By: Davis, William Henry, 1837-1875
Reference: PA1-o-1893
Description: Photograph album containing portraits of notable male residents of Wellington, together with scenes of Wellington and Nelson, probably taken circa 1860s. Photographers are unidentified, except for one image by William Henry Davis (who may have also taken others). Title `New Zealand historical photographs' is embossed on the album spine and listing of photograph subjects is tipped into the front. Compiler of album unknown. - Fourteen images show portraits of men who lived and worked in Wellington during the mid-1800s; all their names are indexed below, except for a Mr D'Oyley, who could not be precisely identified. There are two portraits each of Alexander Johnston and William Whitewood. Five portraits (pp 4, 5, 11, 12, and 14) include the same side table and tapestry throw, reversed in some cases. Some images are colour tinted. - Three small images show the rangatira Hoani Tunuiarangi, Hamiora Kaiwhakataka, and Hami Te Hau. These portraits appear to be part of a series of reproductions. They each include printed name, iwi affiliation, and location; and are numbered 5, 24, and 27 respectively. - Also images showing views of Nelson and notable buildings there, together with a view of hops cultivation, including stacked climbing poles. - Also images showing Wellington, including of the toll gate at Kaiwharawhara and nearby wreck of the ship Oliver Lang; and Cox drapers shop. View of Te Aro Flat shows Dransfield boat builders, Stuart Kinross and Company stores, and Te Aro pa. Three photographs showing Lambton Quay and Te Aro Flat are accompanied by hand-drawn keys. These identify many of the buildings shown and credit one image (p 22) to "W Davis", probably William Henry Davis, who may have also taken the next image (p 23). - Some images are dated to the 1847-1849 period, but are more likely to have been taken during the 1860s Source of title - Title supplied by Library Source of descriptive information - William Henry Davis has been identified as the probable photographer of image on p 23, from William Main's 'Wellington through a Victorian lens' (Wellington: Steele Roberts, 2010). Main includes an identical image on p 21 and infers it was taken by Davis. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Blue and green album measuring 22.5 x 32 cm, with gold embossed lettering and insignia on cover and spine Provenance: Donated by Parliamentary Library, Wellington, 2014 Transfers: From Book Collections - From New Zealand and Pacific Book Collections as part of a large ongoing donation of mainly published material.