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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]

Walsh, Martin

Walsh, Martin, Farmer, Kaukapakapa. This old and respected settler was born at Kilkenny in 1830 and received his education by private tuition. His ancestors for many generations had been tenant farmers in the county and Mr. Walsh was brought up to agriculture. In 1860, he resolved to come to the colony and sailed for Auckland per ship “Northern Bride.” Kaukapakapa was a new district at that time and Mr. Walsh was one of its pioneer settlers. His residence occupies a prominent site on a farm of 360 acres, besides which he has another property of 700 acres up the main road. He was appointed a Justice of the Peace in 1884. Mrs. Walsh is also a native of Ireland and her maiden name was the same as her husband's. They have a family of two sons and four daughters. Mr. Walsh, who has proved himself a sterling colonist, is a hale and hearty old gentleman.

Mr. M. Walsh.

Mr. M. Walsh.