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From: Tony
To: Jan
Subject: Crarer family
Hi, my name is Tony Crarer and I purchased a house in Waipawa late last year.
I feel a connection with Waipawa as my Great-Great Grandfather is buried in
Waipawa Cemetery. He died here on 22 June 1888, his death being mentioned in the
Hawkes Bay Herald, 23rd June.
Alexander Crerar (Crarer) also arrived on the "Rangoon" in 1864 with his wife
Catherine and 5 children, 3 more being born in NZ. They came from Kenmore in
Scotland. Dr Todd was the ships surgeon as you are already aware so they were on
the same passage.
Alexander & Catherine settled somewhere in CHB where he was listed in the 1887
Waipawa Electoral Role as a Shepherd working on the Abbortsford Run.
Unfortunately our family history has little info regarding these years, I recall
my father telling me that he or the family were also involved with the Wanstead
Tavern at some stage.
In 1988 my Father erected a plaque on his gravesite commemorating the Family and
their journey.
Basically I would be very interested to be involved with the pending
celebrations, perhaps I can learn more of my family's history from local
sources?
Regards...Tony
From: Jan
To: Tony
Subject: Crarer family
Hi Tony,
It seems quite an unusual name Crarer so it should be easier than some to
track down information because sometimes more common names can lead to a lot
of confusion. Although if he worked as a shepherd he could have worked all
over the place - as I found out with another enquiry I had - so information
can be tricky to find.
I will send your enquiry to Rosheen at the CHB Settlers Museum and see if
she can find anything out.
As to helping with Waipawa's 150th celebrations your input and enthusiasm
would be very welcome. - as most of our subcommittees for this event are
very small and there is a lot to do.
I am on a couple of subcommittees trying to organise things.
These are the subcommittees - Historical, Beautifying, Sporting, Rural,
Gift to the Future, Special Events.- and then all those subcommittees
contribute to our Steering Committee so we are all working in together.
If you are interested in any of these please email me back and I will give
you the contact person for them and they'll let you know what you can do.
Anyway we'll see what we can find out
Regards
Jan
From: Tony
To: Jan
Subject: Crarer family
Hi Jan,
Thanks for your prompt reply. As far as searching for the Crarer, the
spelling Crerar should also be investigated as this was the spelling he was
listed as on the Rangoon passenger list. The eldest son, Alexander changed
his surname to Crerar while all the other 7 kids carried on with Crarer.
The family obviously lived here somewhere as the 2nd eldest son, Peter, was
married in Waipawa on 15th July 1885 in the residence of Mr Benjamin B
Johnson (as per his birth certificate) and he's listed as an Innkeeper so
perhaps he's the Wanstead connection?
Anyway, as far as helping out goes, I'd love to be involved with the
historical aspect as I have a huge interest in early NZ history, especially
the Hawke's Bay area.
Thanks again....Tony :)
From: CHB Settlers Museum
To: Tony
Subject: Crarer family
Hi Tony
Not a lot of info but have turned up a few references.
From "Waipawa Mail" database
23/6/1888 This afternoon the mortal remains of Mr Alex Crarer were borne to
their last resting place in the new cemetery
Birth - At Wanstead, 21 Jan 1894, Mrs Stewart Crarer of a son
Death - 12/10/1895 Mr J M Crerar died at Napier 10/10/1895
Death - At Waipukurau, Jan 12 1900 Forbes Stewart, 6th son of Alexander &
Agnes Crerar aged 1 year and three weeks
From WW1 war census Crarer
John Wairoa Clyde Hotel - cordial maker
Peter Francis Wairoa - clerk
Robert William - Frasertown Hotelkeeper
Stewart Wairoa - sheepfarmer
From Tabuteau & Baker HB almanac 1901
S Crarer - settler Greenmeadows
P Crerar - hotelkeeper Wairoa
From electoral roll 1881
Alexander Crarer Tahoraite shepherd
Peter Crarer Waipawa shepherd
Tahoraite - between Dannevirke & Woodville
Regards
Rosheen Parker
From: Jan
To: Tony
Subject: Crarer family
Hi Tony,
Sorry I haven't come up with anything much for your family research, but I
received this email today from Denise. It sounds like she might be able to help.
Its great how enquiries posted on the website often bring people together with
little pieces of info.
Anyway here's her email
Regards
Jan
From: Denise
To: Tony via Jan
Subject: Crarer family
Hi Tony,
I am assuming you are Jim's son (if so we are 1st cousins) and am pleased to
see that you are continuing his interest in the genealogy of the family. The
Stewart Crarer was of course our grt grandfather, Norman Crarer was our
grandfather and my Mum was your Dad's sister (Pauline). Mum lives in Ashburton
and is 78yrs young! My husband and I purchased the family farm in Wairoa and are
living there. You are most welcome to visit. At present I am working on a
website for my Dad's family (Stewart:Woisin) and hope to move on to Mum's side (Crarers).
It would be great to keep in contact as I am also using a free genealogy
programme called Legacy to enter all family facts. I will be moving on to Crarer
side with this also. Keep in touch.
Denise
From: Jan
To: Tony
Subject: Crarer family
Hi Tony,
Here's another email I received from your extended family which may help you
with your research. Its great when families get together and share information
and I'm glad my website was able to help you get in touch. I'd be interested to
hear a bit more about what you find out.
Anyway here's the email
Jan
From: Pauline
To: Tony
Subject: Crarer family
Hi Tony,
Aunty Pauline.
Alan Paterson in Napier has lots of info on where Alexander worked. Suggest you
contact him,.or e/mail me at (email address supplied)
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