Hi all, I am relatively new to these boards but not new to researching my family tree (been plodding away for 6+ years now). I am at a cross roads and would appreciate any help.
My GG Grandfather is Henry Dryden. The information I have on him from his death certificate is:
He died 20 December 1937
He was born in Edinburgh, Scotland
He had lived in New Zealand for 75 years
He was 86 when he died
His occupation was a Butcher
His father was John Dryden, mother's name isn't listed.
So according to my calculations he was born approximately 1851. He married (according to the death cert) when he was 20, however this date isn't correct. Instead of marrying in 1871, he married in 1879. His wife was Louisa Elizabeth Wilson. He married in NZ so he had to arrive before 1879.
They lived in Invercargill, however I believe he may have spent time in Dunedin and Wellington. According to family folklore he was considered one of the best small goods butchers in New Zealand.
I can't seem to find his arrival to New Zealand. I have been looking on familysearch and ancestry.com.au. I don't seem to have much to go on. His name is Henry, his father is John. Both very popular names. No idea of any siblings but my father seems to think he arrived with 2 or 3 of his brothers.
Would love any assistance or ideas on where to go next.
