Photocopied history and genealogy of the Edwards family

Date1864-1923Reference NumberMs 31Collection SummaryPhotocopies of manuscript notes on the history and genealogy of the family of Rakapa Ngawai who married John Edwards, father of Helen Edwards who married John Cuthbert Adams. Last edited by: Kate Charteris

DescriptionThe photocopied notes were compiled in 1923 by J.C. Adams and his daughter Olga and includes:

whakapapa of Rakapa Ngawai

"Some notes on early Maori history"

Robley illustrations in the Illustrated London News:
-- 1864 Jun 23: Gate Pā
-- 1864 Sep 24: Arms Te Ranga
-- 1864 Oct 29: 26 July surrender
-- 1866 Feb 17: Tangi, Matapihi
-- in 65 Matatā, Maketū gate

Originals of the manuscripts were held by Tauranga District Museum.

Rakapa Ngawai's ancestors arrived in the Tainui, Aotea, Taki-timu and Kura-haupo canoes.

John Cuthbert Adams was a builder and mayor of Tauranga, 1917-1919. He married Helen Edwards (daughter of John Edwards and Rakapa Ngawai at Holy Trinity Church, Tauranga, in 1882. See "Ohinemuri Regional History Journal", no.18, June 1974.CreatorAdams, J. C.LevelCollection

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RoomClimate controlled room Last edited by: Kate Charteris

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Kaitiakitanga StatementWe ask that, in addition to normal copyright and privacy considerations, users of our heritage resources uphold the mana and dignity of the people, communities and places depicted within.CopyrightNo known copyrightAccess ConditionsNo access restrictions apply to this collectionAcknowledgementTe Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries Ms 31

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Source of ContributionLibrary collection Last edited by: Heritage Specialist - AW

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Photocopied history and genealogy of the Edwards family