Jones, Henry
Dates
- Existence: 1842 - 1935
Biography
Henry Jones and his wife Emily left Llandenny, Monmouth, England, travelled to Gravesend and sailed 23 October 1879 on the Piako, leaving Gravesend at 4 o'clock, arriving Lyttelton, NZ Friday, 16 January 1880 at 2 p.m. (85 days). He wrote a day-to-day diary, with great detail including the fire on board, a fascinating story, and remarkable that he survived to tell the tale.
They settled in Christchurch, and there were no children. Emily, his wife, died soon after arriving. Henry at some stage lived in Lake Road, Leeston, but is buried in Christchurch. He died in 1935 aged 92
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Henry Jones shipboard diary
Bound typescript copy of original diary of Henry Jones, Lake Road, Leeston, Canterbury, New Zealand, during a voyage from London, England to Christchurch, New Zealand, October 22, 1879-January 16, 1880. Includes some family details added on title page.
Includes details of events onboard the Piako leaving Gravesend to Lyttelton including a fire and a death onboard during the voyage.