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Re: COMPLETED Rev. William Woon
« Reply #9 on: Friday 17 February 12 03:30 GMT (UK) »
I too have a photo copy of the diary and have had a read through but got no closer to typing it out.  If you would like to compare notes please PM me.
I have the Aussie Woon family in my line and they are somehow connected to William.
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Re: COMPLETED Rev. William Woon
« Reply #10 on: Friday 17 February 12 03:35 GMT (UK) »
Hi Heather, are you in Auckland?  If so, people have told me about you with our common surname.

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Re: COMPLETED Rev. William Woon
« Reply #11 on: Friday 17 February 12 04:07 GMT (UK) »
I was living in Auckland but now live on the Gold Coast.  Would love to have copies of your photos if possible.  My grandmother was a Woon born in Moonta South Australia. Her grandfather John Woon went to Sth Aust from Cornwall in 1857.
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Re: COMPLETED Rev. William Woon
« Reply #12 on: Wednesday 03 September 14 14:05 BST (UK) »
Hi hwlambert,

There has been a biography of William Woon just published in May.

Biography on the career of William Woon in Tonga & NZ by Revd Gary Clover can be purchased from the Wesley Historical Society, C/- The Secretary, Mrs Margaret Ziegler, 6 Brouder Place, Manurewa, Manukau, 2102

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Re: COMPLETED Rev. William Woon
« Reply #13 on: Wednesday 03 September 14 22:21 BST (UK) »
Thanks Sarah,
I did not know that and will get in touch with Margaret.
Cheers
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Re: COMPLETED Rev. William Woon
« Reply #14 on: Monday 28 March 22 18:54 BST (UK) »
Hi robthorx,

I am PhD student and I came across this thread in a search on Rev W. Woon this afternoon.  I wondered if I can ask you a question about your transcription work on Rev W. Woon's journals.

In particular I am interested in the very start of his journey when he first joined the ship Lloyds travelling to the Pacific. I understand from a newspaper article (from Feb 1831) that he was escorting two Maori men from England to NZ. I also understand that sadly they died on the way. 
I wondered if this crops up in his journal at all?
The men were known as Feedee (Te Whiti aged 43) and his nephew Adic Hator (Te Kato or Te Hato aged 23).

Many thanks in advance,

Polly

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Re: COMPLETED Rev. William Woon
« Reply #15 on: Monday 28 March 22 22:04 BST (UK) »
Hi Polly

Welcome to Rootschat.

As the query was on a closed thread I have asked the Moderator to move it to the Open threads. 
Just on the 'Isn't NZ a small Place' I went to primary school with Woon fellow students in Wairoa in the 1960s.

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Re: COMPLETED Rev. William Woon
« Reply #16 on: Tuesday 29 March 22 06:04 BST (UK) »
Hi Polly, and welcome.

Unfortunately, Robthorx hasn't been active since May 2012 so you may not receive a response from him.

I'll move this topic to the main New Zealand board where I hope others might be able to help you.

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Re: Rev. William Woon
« Reply #17 on: Tuesday 29 March 22 07:11 BST (UK) »
I have not heard from Robert for a long time but he did give me a copy of his transcript.

The only reference I can find is an Extract from William Woon’s Journal - A Wesleyan Missionary’s Journey from England to New Zealand during 1830 to 1859, transcribed by Robert L. Horrocks from a copy held in the Horrock's Family and I believe he presented a copy to the Whanganui Library.

Page 21 of 668, line 5

Nov. 15th 1830
Died on board this ship (The Lloyd's of London) last night at 12 o'clock, one of  the New Zealanders named Ata, who (with his uncle Fredee) was on his way to the abovementioned place from England. This young man and his uncle were stolen away from N.Z. Some time since by an English sailor, and brought to the British shores for an exhibition. Having been in England some time they were at length rescued from his hands by some friends at Derby who placed them under the care of myself and brethren that he might see them safe home again. Poor Ata was ill some time in England and his friends were of opinion that his native air only would restore him to health. But he died last night after much suffering, to live we trust in another and happier world. He knew something of the plan of salvation, and we trust that his faith in Xt: and sincerity of heart were acceptable to God. His remains were committed to the deep this morning about ½ past 11 in the presence of the whole crew. I commenced the service by singing a hymn, and Mr Watkin read the burial
service. His Uncle and some of the men were deeply affected. Yesterday we had service 3 times. Mr Watkin preached in the morning from the narrative of Dives and Lazarus 16th of Luke. A very interesting and profitable discourse. In the afternoon we had a class meeting. And in the evening improved Jonah's message to the Ninevites. We have great encouragement in our work. May the Lord make us eminently useful.

There is no mention of the uncle's death. I hope this helps but I am sure you will hear from the many other Woon researchers in New Zealand.

Good luck,
Heather