Death of Mr John McKelvie

Feilding Star, Volume XIII, Issue 110, 15 March 1892, Page 3

Death of Mr John McKelvie

4 The death is recorded to-da}' of one who was widely known throughout this district, in which he was one of the earliest settlers — Mr John McKelvie, of Eangitikei. Mr McKelvie was attacked by his fatal illness some weeks ago. His advanced age precluded the prospect of recovery, and the end took place on Saturday morning at his residence, Arlingtonstreet, Wellington. Deceased, who prided himself on the simplicity of his mode of life, was a very wealthy man, remarkably intelligent and keen of perception, and kept himself thoroughly well-informed on all subjects of general interest. He had experience of the Victorian diggings in the early days, where he amassed a competency, and then came to New Zealand settling in Eangitikei, in which district he has resided for about 30 years. He leaves a wife and a large family, two of the daughters being married to Mr John Hammond and Mr James Bull, of Rangitikei. About two years ago he built a large residence in Wellington, and his family removed there, but he himself spent the greater part of his time on his farm in Eangitikei. He was buried this morning in the Karori Cemetery, Wellington. — Manawatu Times. For continuation of Reading Mo Her see fourth page.)