Grant, Peter, 1845-1924 (Person)

SummaryAlso known as Patrick Allan Bannerman Grant, he went by the shorter name in New Zealand.

Born in Aberdeen, Scotland, the son of Logie Pirie Grant and Barbara Allan. Arrived New Zealand 1863 with the 1st Waikato Regiment. Served in Waikato and Tauranga campaigns; later punished for desertion, but widely recognised for exceptional courage as a dispatch rider under fire. Commended by Capt Gilbert Mair and Col Roberts as among the “pluckiest men in the colonial forces.” Settled at Tauranga and Te Puke; contractor for roads, bridges, and the first Te Puke Hotel (“Grant’s Hotel”). Married Pare Piahanā (Pearson) of Ngāti Ranginui at Huria Marae (first child born 1867). Later married Caroline Moon in 1870. They divorced in 1901. Married Manu Tawhiorangi (Maringi) in 1907. Noted horseman, breeder, and community figure. Reserved in manner but respected and popular locally. Died 1924; accorded full military funeral, Tauranga Mission Cemetery.SourcesHeadstone (Mission Cemetery)Peter Grant (1845-1924) by Christine ClementsWai 215, L012Journal of the Tauranga Historical Society Number 26, page 6Translation of Te Ranapia’s statement to Mr Skeet on Monday evening,31 December 1866, AJHR 1867,A-20,p. 39Paengaroa School Golden Jubilee Booklet 1906-1956, page 71Wai 215 #M9, Evidence of Dr John Battersby (13 September 2001), page 192Wai 215, A047, Te Raupatu o te Pirirākau by Peter Rolleston (March 1997), page 100A Trip Across the Hills from Tauranga to Te Puke, by W.E. Morris: Journal of the Tauranga Historical Society Number 56 - Memorial issue. page 10-11Trader in Cannibal Land by J. Cowan, page 157Death of Mr Peter Grant, An Adventurous Career: Te Puke Times, 5 February 1924Obituary, Mr Peter Grant: Bay of Plenty Times, 4 February 1924, Page 2Description of the funeral cortege and route mixup, BOPT 1924, March 6:Worked for Rev Gellibrand: Ōmokoroa, by Jenny Woods, page 102, 104 and 106

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Peter Grant (1845-1924) by Christine Clement

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Grant, Hohepa (Joe), 1898-1993 (Person)

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First Name(s)PeterSurnameGrantAlso Known asPatrick Allan Bannerman GrantDate of Birth18 November 1845Place of BirthAberdeen, ScotlandPlace of BaptismSt Nicholas (Aberdeen)Date of Death2 February, 1924OccupationSoldierHotelierSteam boat operatorRoad Builder

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ChildrenGrant, Hohepa (Joe), 1898-1993 (Person)

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PartnerPare Piahana (Polly Pearson) (Ngāti Ranginui)

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PartnerMoon, CarolineDate Married26 March, 1870Place of MarriageTe Papa Mission StationDate Divorced7 December 1901

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PartnerManu Tawhiorangi (Maringi) (1867-1945) Date Married6 June 1907

Settler Information

Name of ShipStar of IndiaDate of Arrival13 September 1863Port of ArrivalAuckland

Military Service

Armed Force1st Waikato MilitiaUnitNo 6 Company

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Grant, Peter, 1845-1924 (Person)