Crapp, Arthur Algernon (Capt.), 1844-1928 (Person)

SummaryA soldier, surveyor and land owner, Arthur Crapp resided in Ōmokoroa. Born in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France, he migrated with his family to New Zealand in 1858. Crapp served in the New Zealand Wars as a member of the Armed Constabulary, later working as a surveyor in the Tauranga district. In 1878 he married Elizabeth Winspear (also known as Elizabeth Gellibrand).
They settled on the Omokoroa property purchased from Elizabeth's father, Reverend Joseph Tice Gellibrand.
Crapp died in Omokoroa on the 31st August 1920, survived by his eight children. SourcesOmokoroa » Woods, J. (1980). Omokoroa. The Author.Western Bay Community ArchiveTootle, A. (1971). Historic Omokoroa property. Ohinemuri Regional History Journal, 8, 1. (To view, please enquire to staff)Arthur Algernon CrappObituary Captain Arthur Algernon Crapp » Bay of Plenty Times, 1 September 1928.Death of Mrs Crapp » Bay of Plenty Times, 2 May 1894.

Photographs

Gellibrand/Crapp family, Ōmokoroa Point c. 1900s

Young Arthur Crapp

Audio Visuals

Deciphering Love: Gellibrand and Crapp Letters: The Past and the Curious

Archive Collections

Gellibrand and Crapp family papers

Supporting PDF

The Omokoroa Homestead article in the Bethlehem Pharmacy 'Melting Pot of News and Nonsense'

Portrait from Western Bay Community Archives

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Personal Information

First Name(s)Arthur AlgernonSurnameCrappDate of Birth5 April 1844Place of BirthBoulogne-sur-Mer, Pas-de-Calais, FranceDate of Death31 August 1920

Whānau

MotherCharlotte Crapp nee FieldFatherSamuel Crapp (Captain)ChildrenArthur Arundel CrappSidney Tice CrappWalter Howard CrappLena Louise CrappRosa Inez CrappCyril Everest CrappAnnie Josephine CrappGerald Vivian Crapp

Partner

PartnerElizabeth Winspear GellibrandDate Married28 February 1878

Settler Information

Name of ShipSwordfish BarqueDate of Arrival27 July 1858

Military Service

ConflictNew Zealand Wars, 1845‑1872

Relates To

Start here:Bureta Farm, Tauranga, 1900-c.1974 (Place)

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Crapp, Arthur Algernon (Capt.), 1844-1928 (Person)