Gray, William John, 1849-1930 (Person)

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.

He was elected as a county councillor in 1897, serving for some years. He also worked as Tauranga County Overseer and Tauranga County Engineer.
He was buried at the Katikati Cemetery.
SourcesBay of Plenty Times, 28 April 1930: Obituary Mr William J. GrayPhoto of Katikati cottage built by William Gray » Bay of Plenty Times, 29 September 1978Bay of Plenty Times, 28 April 1930, p. 2: Death NoticeNotes on incidents of life, reflections, thoughts and daydreams, William Gray » Archives Ams 457/2/1Tauranga 1882-1982 by Allan Bellamy

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Gray family papers: William John Gray, 1849-1930

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Date of Birth1849Place of BirthBelfastDate of Death27 April 1930Place of DeathKatikatiDate of Burial/Cremation29 April 1930Place of Burial/CremationKatikati Cemetery

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ChildrenJohn Gray James Andrew GrayAlice Francis Lever nee GraySara Stewart nee GrayMary Simms nee GrayRobert William Gray

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PartnerMargaret VanceDate Married1 January 1872Place of MarriageBelfast

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Name of ShipAlumbaghDate of Arrival18 August 1875

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Gray, William John, 1849-1930 (Person)