Family tree of William Swanson (1819-1903)

[mwkelly]

Hello I am compiling a family tree of William and Timata Swanson (not married!) from Henderson, Auckland whom had children one of whom was George Swanson (1852-1934)
William was a member of parliament and Swanson in Waitakere City was named after him. I'am related to Timata Titoko a close relative of the 'Kingites' Timata died in 1885 at Devonport.
Looking for someone who can provide this family's details

Many thanks
Murray

[Lucy2]

Hello Murray

I notice that there is a "tree" on the ancestry.com website in respect of William SWANSON - same years (1819-1903).

There is a photo of a headstone (doesn't say where it's located) but the inscription reads "that William SWANSON died 23 April 1903, 84 years" was the husband of "Ani RANGITUNOA - d. 4 January 1897".  Their eldest son Charles (1849-1930) is also recorded on h/stone.

Is this the same William SWANSON you're looking for information about ?

   ~  Lu

[Janette]

It appears they are buried in Waikumete Cemetery

http://waitakere.govt.nz/cnlser/cm/cemeterysearch/

Mundia has the tree with the headstone photos

Cheers Janette

[minniehaha]

There is a probate (1903) held at Auckland Archives for William Swanson, gentleman.

I'm sure that the Auckland Art Gallery holds a large oil painting of William Swanson. Maybe an enquiry could be made as to whether it would be possible to obtain a photograph?

I know a person who is closely related to this Swanson family. If you wish, I could ask to see if they may like to help you.............

Minniehaha.

[Janette]

Here is a good article on William Swanson,plus photo

http://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/tei-Cyc02Cycl-t1-body1-d1-d7-d2.html

Cheers Janette

[Janette]

His obituary

http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&d=AS19030424.2.58&l=mi&e=-------10--1----0--

Cheers Janette

[Janette]

I'm sure that the Auckland Art Gallery holds a large oil painting of William Swanson. Maybe an enquiry could be made as to whether it would be possible to obtain a photograph?

Minniehaha.

Maybe this Goldie painting

http://www.aucklandartgallery.com/the-collection/browse-artwork/434/the-hon-william-swanson-mlc

Cheers Janette

[Janette]

It appears Ani Rangitunoa was his third wife

http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/local-blogs/tales-from-the-crypt/4123935/Swanson-had-colourful-style

Cheers Janette

[mwkelly]

There is a probate (1903) held at Auckland Archives for William Swanson, gentleman.

I'm sure that the Auckland Art Gallery holds a large oil painting of William Swanson. Maybe an enquiry could be made as to whether it would be possible to obtain a photograph?

I know a person who is closely related to this Swanson family. If you wish, I could ask to see if they may like to help you.............

Minniehaha.

Thank you yes i would be interested in this family connection
Cheers Murray Kelly