SummaryBelfast-born William Gray married Margaret Johnston Vance in 1872 and had six children.
They arrived in Auckland in 1875 aboard the 'Alumbagh' and settled in Katikati a few years later.
William worked as a builder and bridge contractor, and built several of the municipal buildings in Katikati, including the Courthouse, Police Station, Orange Hall and Anglican Church.
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Personal Information
Date of Birth1849Place of BirthBelfastDate of Death27 April 1930Place of DeathKatikatiDate of Burial/Cremation29 April 1930Place of Burial/CremationKatikati Cemetery
Whānau
ChildrenJohn Gray James Andrew GrayAlice Francis Lever nee GraySara Stewart nee GrayMary Simms nee GrayRobert William Gray
Partner
PartnerMargaret VanceDate Married1 January 1872Place of MarriageBelfast