DescriptionThe Johnson family, originally from the Shetlands, lived in Waipori between 1871 and 1880. James William known as William, head of the family, worked as miner. He died in 1888 aged just 44 years.
William, his wife Andrina Ross nee Henderson, and their two eldest sons immigrated to New Zealand in the early 1860s. They lived in Dunedin prior to moving to Waipori. It appears that the family returned to Dunedin in the 1880s.
Back L-R: John Andrew 1861-1933, Robert 1875-1945, Peter 1859-1929, James Thomas 1870-1917
Front: Minnie 1871-1950, Andrina nee Ross 1833-1921, Magnus 1875-1939 and Mary Ann 1870-1938
This information comes from page 158 of 'Gold Beneath Dark Waters | The People of Waipori,' by David Still.PhotographerUnknown DateC.1895RightsThis item is out of copyright. ContributorWaipori Goldfields Charitable Trust
