The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]
Mr Kenneth Finlayson
Mr Kenneth Finlayson
, One Of The Pioneer Settlers Of The Lorne District, Built His Homestead And Entered Into Occupation Of His Land In 1860. He Was Born, In 1800, At “Auchtertyre,” Ross-Shire, Scotland, But Left Home For The Colonies In 1837. He Sailed For New South Wales In A Small Vessel Of Three Hundred Tons, Which,
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However, Carried, 360 Passengers. Mr Finlaysen Subsequently Came To New Zealand On Account Of His Health, And Took Up Land At Lorne. He Was Married,
in 1836, to a daughter of the late Mr Murdo McRae, of Allta-na-Suth, Ross-shire, Scotland, and at his death left three sons and three daughters.
Gerztenkorn, Photo.
The Late Mr. And Mrs K. Finlayson.