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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]

Freeland, Mrs Isabella

Freeland, Mrs Isabella , Sheepfarmer, Pig Root. The late Mr. John Freeland, who was well known in connection with Pig Root estate, was born in 1843 in Stirling. Scotland, brought up to mereantile life in Glasgow, and came to Port Chalmers by the ship “Sir William Myer.” After some years' experience on the diggings he served for two years as groom to Cobb and Co., at Waihemo, and was for seven years at Kyeburn with the same firm. In 1873 Mr. Freeland purchased the Pig Root estate, which consists of 700 acres of freehold and over 10,000 acres of leasehold; it depastures 6000 sheep. Mr. Freeland was married, in 1866, to a daughter of the late Mr. James Booth, of Kincardine, Scotland, and at his death, left four daughters and five sons.
The late Mr. J. Freeland.

The late Mr. J. Freeland.