Finally, here’s the evidence to prove that the block of land I mentioned in this post is indeed the piece of land owned by my great grandfather William WATSON. I went to National Archives again with my aunty and she found the correct documentation. [Deeds Register Book R354 (Auckland) – BAJZ A1660 23641 Box 403] Thanks very much Von. Your knowledge is much appreciated.
I have photographed the document and reproduce some of it here. Bear in mind that it was handwritten in 1919 and the writing is very hard to read. [You might be able to read it easier if you click on the images to enlarge them.] Basically the document says that on 23rd July 1919 Nesbit Cooksey sold to William Watson of Rotorua, Lot 107 of the Parish of Opaheke for the sum of two hundred and eighty pounds. The witness to William’s signature was none other than my grandfather, David George Watson, fellmonger from Horotiu.
The photo below is of the little cottage that is on the property – the road running up to the right of the cottage is Turner Road. The cottage appears to be quite old so it may be the one the Watson family lived in. The final photo is a view of the land taken from the corner of Dunn and Totara Roads looking back towards Turner Road (check the map here )
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