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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Nelson, Marlborough & Westland Provincial Districts]

Waitaria Bay

Waitaria Bay.

Godsiff, David Henry, Farmer, Waitaria Bay, Kenepuru, Pelorus Sound. Mr. Godsiff is the second son of the late Mr. Henry Godsiff, and was born at Clova Bay on the 3rd of January, 1868. He was educated privately at Manaroa, spent his early years at farming and the timber trade, and has lived continuously, except for a couple of seasons, in the Sounds. He bought his present farm from his brother in 1890. The property consists of over 200 acres of rich grazing land, which carries a flock of nearly 500 sheep, including a stud flock of pure Lincolns, and a small herd of cattle. Mr. Godsiff is a member of the Waitaria school committee. He married Miss Annie Curteis, of Mahakipawa, and has six sons.

Mr. and Mrs D. H. Godsiff.

Mr. and Mrs D. H. Godsiff.

Henderson, John Daniel, Farmer and Oil–launch Proprietor, Waitaria Bay, Kenepuru, Pelorus Sound. Mr. Henderson is the second son of the late Mr. William Henderson, and was born at Emerald Hill (now a part of Melbourne) in the year 1862. He was educated at The Grove and Mahakipawa, was employed for some years at the local sawmills, and then went to Australia in the ship “Waipa.” For a year or two he worked at sawmilling and other occupations in New South Wales; but then returned to Marlborough, and shortly afterwards, in conjunction with his father and a brother, engaged in sawmilling and farming at Waitaria Bay. This partnership was dissolved in 1897, and page 400 Mr. Henderson has since farmed on his own account. His property consists of 350 acres of first-class grazing land, which carries nearly 500 sheep and fifty head of cattle. In February, 1902, Mr. Henderson bought a large oil launch, which is one of the fastest and most reliable in the Sounds, and has since conducted an extensive passenger trade. The oil-launch is known as the Waitaria, and is controlled by Mr. Henderson, with the assistance of his eldest son. Mr. Henderson is member of the local school committee. He married Miss M. L. Terrill, a daughter of Mr. Francis Terrill, of Blenheim, and has six sons and seven daughters.
Henderson, William Patrick, Sheepfarmer, Waitaria Bay, Kenepuru, Pelorus Sound. Mr. Henderson is the third son of the late Mr. William Henderson, and was born on the 13th of March, 1864. He was educated privately, and for many years was engaged in sawmilling and farming in conjunction with his father and brother at Waitaria. In 1897, however, the partnership was dissolved
Mr. and Mrs W. P. Henderson.

Mr. and Mrs W. P. Henderson.

and Mr. Henderson has since been engaged in sheep and cattle farming on his own account. His present farm consists of 550 acres of excellent grazing land, and there is also a considerable, area suitable for agriculture. Mr. Henderson has been for several years a member of the local school committee. He is married and has three sons and four daughters.
Mr. William Henderson , sometime of Waitaria Bay, was born in Aberdeen, Scotland, where he was educated. He went to sea at an early age, and for about fifteen years was employed in various merchantmen trading to almost every part of the world. In the year 1856, he left the sea in order to try his fortune on the Australian diggings, and in the early sixties came to New Zealand. For several years Mr. Henderson was engaged in rafting, and other forms of coastal trading about the Sounds. In 1857, he took up land at Waitaria. For many years, in conjunction with his
The late Mr. W. Henderson (seated), and his Brother (standing).

The late Mr. W. Henderson (seated), and his Brother (standing).

sons, he was engaged in farming and sawmiling, and later on acquired the freehold of an extensive area lying near the head of the bay. Late in the mineties, the partnership was dissolved, Mr. Henderson and his sons taking possession of equal shares in the estate; and from that date until his death Mr. Henderson farmed on his own account. For some time he was a member of the local school committee. In the year 1857, he married Miss Jane Daniels, a sister of Mrs A. S. Duncan, relict of the late Mr. A. S. Duncan, of The Grove. Mr. Henderson died in the year 1903, leaving a widow, six sons, and six daughters. His eldest son went to sea under his uncle, Captain John Henderson, and was afterwards captain of Sydney coastal steamers, and now (1905) he holds an appointment as local manager in the service of the Sydney North Coast Company.