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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Fisher, Cornelius

Fisher, Cornelius, Sheep Farmer, Ohariu Valley, near Johusonville. One of the old Port Nicholson settlers who came out under the auspices of the New Zealand Company per ship “Lord William Bentinck” in 1840, Mr. Fisher has been a resident in the Valley for eight years, and was previously in the Hutt and Porirua districts. Born in 1829 in Berkshire, England, for some years after his arrival he was a master whaler. During the native troubles he served as a volunteer, being present at several skirmishes in 1845. Before the Manawatu district was opened up for settlement Mr. Fisher was one of the first men to carry his swag through that part of the Colony.