Intention to Marry certificate. Archives NZ Ref: BDM 20/15 1870 Drury p.171/134
20 May 1870: William NEALIE, bachelor, a Settler/Sawyer? (overwritten word) aged 25years, living at Keri Keri, length of residence 5 years, intends to marry Mary RHIND, spinster aged 20 years, living at Keri Keri, length of residence 5 years, at the Dwelling House of Mr James RHIND, Keri Keri. Person giving consent in the case of a Minor: James RHIND, father of the minor. Minister: Rev. Thomas NORRIE.
Merry Christmas, riley