PATON links in New Zealand

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Interested in hearing from anyone with connections or links to this Paton family.

Henry Paton born 1851 Clackmannanshire county Scotland - father John Paton & mother Jane Gibson.

In 1874 Henry lived Glasgow and entered the Freemason Lodge St Andrews No 465.

In 1878/9 emigrated to New Zealand, married 1880, 6 children.
Henry (Harry), Edward John, Robert James, Grace Gibson, Mary (Minnie) & Elsie.

Son Henry (Harry) was an All Black 1907 & 1910.
Grand-daughter Eris Paton in 1954 toured the UK with the New Zealand Womens Cricket team.

While there Eris met some Paton family members. Places mentioned Folkestone Kent, Eccles, Irvine & Shetland Islands.

Glynnis