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Title: Remittance Men!
Post by: jaybelnz on Thursday 02 February 17 06:31 GMT (UK)

I just came across a really interesting article (including names and details) about Remittance Men who came to NZ!

Still looking for the arrival into NZ of my Early Settler William McAughtrie - but nope, he's not on their list, but hopefully it will be of help and/or interest to someone! 

Cheers
Jeanne 😄

Title: Re: Remittance Men!
Post by: spades on Thursday 02 February 17 06:33 GMT (UK)

Hi Jeanne,

You didn't provide the link, but is this it?

https://genealogyjourno.wordpress.com/remittance-men-in-new-zealand/

Spades

Title: Re: Remittance Men!
Post by: jaybelnz on Thursday 02 February 17 06:39 GMT (UK)

Aw... sorry Spades, yes, you have the right one,  it's actually still sitting on the end of my stylus !!  Duh!!

Thanks for adding it! 👍

 ;D;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Remittance Men!
Post by: minniehaha on Thursday 02 February 17 07:14 GMT (UK)

Thanks for that Jeanne,

One of those remittance men mentioned, Ronald TRUE went back to England and murdered a prostitute in 1922.

http://murderpedia.org/male.T/t/true-ronald.htm

Ronald True also features briefly in my family history narrative. He was finally apprehended here in New Zealand after stealing a bicycle from my great uncle while he was in church. This was reported in the local newspapers. From petty theft to murder........


Minniehaha.

Title: Re: Remittance Men!
Post by: KiwiHugh on Friday 17 November 17 10:22 GMT (UK)

I strongly believe one of my Greats was in some form a remittance man. He was the bastard son of landed Irish Gentry and left a surprisingly large estate for a labourer from Featherston.

Title: Re: Remittance Men!
Post by: spades on Sunday 30 December 18 22:21 GMT (UK)

I have added the link to New Zealand Resources & Offers.

Thanks Jaybelnz!

Spades

Title: Re: Remittance Men!
Post by: jaybelnz on Monday 31 December 18 21:57 GMT (UK)

Golly Spades, I totally forgot all about that!  Thanks for reminding me!  I hope it's helpful for some!   
I really wouldn't be surprised to discover that my William McAughtrie was a remittance man, because when I spoke to one of his direct descendants, and asked how he got to NZ, he laughed  "I dunno, he was a bad old bu**er, probably got deported!! I think I might go back to that site , I see that it has a question/ answer facility, and who knows what that might reveal! 

Thanks again, and I wish you and yours a very Happy and bright New Year, 2019!  😀😀

Title: Re: Remittance Men!
Post by: spades on Tuesday 01 January 19 00:31 GMT (UK)

Thanks Jaybelnz,

And the same to you! Looking pretty good so far! :) :)

Spades

Title: Re: Remittance Men!
Post by: jaybelnz on Tuesday 01 January 19 00:53 GMT (UK)

Stunning day here in Masterton!  Too hot out there for a spot of gardening though! 🌞🌞🌞