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 terbury in 1843 in the schooner Richmond with Messrs. Deans. He stayed at Riccarton for some two years, and then took up land at the head of Port Cooper (now called Teddington). He stocked his place with both cattle and sheep, and especially in the latter branch of his stock proved himself a splendid manager. The property is still owned by his grandchildren. Mr. Gebbie died in the early ’fifties. He was greatly respected.

Samuel Manson, Mrs. Manson, Agnes (now Mrs. Blackford), Robert, Samuel, John, Marion (now Mrs. Smith), Jeannie (first child born on the plains), 1840-50. Mr. Samuel Manson and family came to Canterbury also in the Richmond. After about two years he also selected his land at Teddington so that his property adjoined that of Mr. John Gebbie. He had been trained to farming in Scotland. Mr. Manson had a very large family, seventeen in all, and with one exception they are all alive to-day (25th April, 1911). The Mansons were celebrated cheese makers. The younger members of the family now own the property.

William Todd, Mrs. Todd, 1840-50, and family. Mr. Todd came from the North