King, Robert, 1860-1930 (Person)

SummaryBorn in Dunoon, Argylshire, Robert arrived in Tauranga aboard the 'Lady Jocelyn' in 1881.
He spent time in Rotorua, Opotiki and Maketū before moving to Te Puke, operating as a general merchant, with a store in Te Puke and later Paengaroa. Later farming on a large block in Maketū.
He married Jane Kelly in 1894.

His associations include:

Chairman of the Tauranga Harbour
Member of the Te Puke Town Board
Member of the Tauranga Hospital Board
Member of the Tauranga Licensing Committee
Member of the Kaituna River Board
Tauranga County Councillor

He died on return to New Zealand aboard the 'Tainui' in January 1930, survived by a daughter and son.SourcesObituary Robert King » Bay of Plenty Times 11 January 1930

Photographs

Robert King's store, Te Puke, c. 1900

Archive Items

Letter from Robert King, General Stores, 1908

Portrait photo of Robert King, published in the New Zealand Graphic, 1911. Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections NZG-19111206-0027-05

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Personal Information

Place of BirthDunoon, Argylshire, ScotlandDate of Death10 January 1930

Whānau

ChildrenRobert Kelly KingFrances Mary Hookey (nee King)

Partner

PartnerJane KellyDate Married24 November 1894

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King, Robert, 1860-1930 (Person)