DescriptionMichael Carmody arrived from Scotland in 1879. He took up residence at Waitahuna where he became a miner.
In 1887 Michael's mother Catherine immigrated to New Zealand to join her son. She died three years later in 1890 and is buried in the Waitahuna Cemetery.
On 14 January, 1890 Michael, aged 29, married Ellen Francis Cutter, aged 22. The wedding took place at the Waitahuna Roman Catholic Church.
At the turn of the century, Michael spent a lot of time in Waipori and can be seen in community photographs from this time. Although, there is no evidence of him mining there.
In December 1907, Michael purchased the baking and confectionary business of John Murray in Waitahuna.
In later life, Michael and Ellen moved to Dunedin where they lived at 4 McBride Street until they died.
Ellen died, aged 74, on 21 August 1941. Michael died the following August in 1942. They are buried in the Anderson Bay Cemetery, Dunedin.
This information comes from page 65 of 'Gold Beneath Dark Waters | The People of Waipori,' by David Still.PhotographerUnknown DateC.1920RightsThis item is out of copyright. ContributorWaipori Goldfields Charitable Trust
