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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]
Kummer, William Urban Rudolph
Kummer, William Urban Rudolph, Settler, Longlea, Opaki, Masterton. Born in Prussia in 1841, Mr. Kumme came to Wellington in 1867 per ship “Commodore” with his wife and child. After four years in the Wanganui district, he settled in the Wairarapa, purchasing in 1880 the farm of ninety acres on which he now lives. Mr. Kummer was a member of the Masterton Licensing Committee for a year, but has not otherwise taken office. His family numbers seven—two sons and five daughters.