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

Mr. Thomas Maclean

Mr. Thomas Maclean , J.P., Proprietor Of “Mount Pleasant,” Is The Youngest Son Of Mr. Peter Maclean, Of “Inch Parks,” Wigtonshire, Scotland, And Was Born In 1838, In The Parish Of Inch, Where He Was Educated. Until Leaving His Native Land, He Was Engaged Principally In Connection With Stock. Mr. Maclean Arrived To Port Chalmers By The Ship “Lady Egidia,” On The 29Th Of January, 1861, And Was Employed As Stock Manager To The Late Captain Mccallum, Of Glenure, Otapiri Station, Where He Remained For A Short Period. Subsequently, He Was Appointed Manager Of The “Benmore” Run, The Adjoining Station, At Which He Remained For Three Years. Mr. Maclean Afterwards Purchased The Mount Pleasant Estate. He Was Made A Justice Of The Peace In 1888, And Was Elected One Of The First Members Of The Makarewa Road Board, On Which He Remained Until That Body Was Merged In The Southland County Council. Mr. Maclean Was Married To Anne, Daughter Of Mr. John Mciiwrich, of Clendrie, parish of Inch, Wigtonshire, and has three daughters and five sons.

Mr. And Mrs T. MacLean.

Mr. And Mrs T. MacLean.