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 April, 1911), Mrs. Wright is still alive, and in her ninety-second year.

William Lucas, Mrs. Lucas, 1840-50. Mr. Lucas came to Akaroa in the early “forties.” He took up a small run adjoining James Wright at Wakamoa, and, taking in the southern head of Akaroa Harbour, called Land’s End. He also went in for cheese-making, and had, at one time, a very fine herd of Shorthorn cattle. He eventually sold out to the Wrights, and took up his residence near Christchurch, where he lived in retirement, and died many years ago. He had no family; he left his property to the English at Akaroa.

James Felgate, 1840-50, arrived in Wellington in 1842. He is a brother-in-law to Mr. William Lucas above mentioned. On this date (21st April, 1911) he is still alive, and residing in Christchurch.

Archibald McQueen, Mrs. McQueen, Sarah, Hugh, Mary, 1840-50. Mr. McQueen came to Purau as a shepherd for the Messrs. Greenwood Brothers in the early “forties.” He took up land in what is known as McQueen’s Valley (now included in Gebbie’s Valley). Mr. McQueen was a first-class shepherd. One of the points on Lake Ellesmere is still known as McQueen’s Point.