James Allan

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In 1842, James emigrated to New Zealand with his parents. The voyage, aboard the sailing ship New Zealand, lasted 123 days. The family settled in Nelson but owing to difficulties over land tenure and with Maories, moved to Dunedin in 1848 when the Otago settlement was formed.

In partnership with James Chapman Smith, James opened a general store and bakery on Bullen's corner but at that time Dunedin's population was few and mostly content with home-made bread. The partners disposed of the store and instead ventured into agriculture, leasing 13,000 acres of land in the Tokomairiro district. Increasing local settlement deprived the partners of most of their run and after he married, James purchased the freehold of some land in the Taieri district to found Hopehill Farm.

James built a strong reputation for himself as a successful, knowledgeble and hardworking farmer and breeder of stock. He also took considerable interest in the community, serving as a local politician, an Elder at the East Taieri Presbyterian Church and as Captain of the East Taieri Rifles. He was esteemed by all who knew him as a man of sterling worth, ever ready, when asked, to give advice or assistance.

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21 January 1824

James Allan is born to Agnes Allan and John Allen in Kilmarnock, Scotland. Sources: 1

4 July 1842

The New Zealand sets sail from Cumbrae, Scotland with John Allen, his wife, Agnes Allan and their children Janet, James, Isabella, Joseph, John, Agnes and John aboard. Sources: 2

4 November 1842

The New Zealand arrives in Nelson, New Zealand with John Allen, his wife, Agnes Allan and their children Janet, James, Isabella, Joseph, John, Agnes and John aboard. Sources: 2

1848

John Allen, his wife, Agnes Allan and their children Janet, James, Isabella, Joseph, John, Agnes and John move to Dunedin. Sources: 1

18 March 1850

James Allan and Jane Sutcliffe marry in Dunedin, New Zealand. Sources: 2

26 December 1850

John Allan is born to James Allan and Jane Sutcliffe. Sources: 1

20 September 1852

Emma Allan is born to James Allan and Jane Sutcliffe in Dunedin, New Zealand. Sources: 1

1855

Agnes Allan is born to James Allan and Jane Sutcliffe in Allanton, New Zealand. Sources: 1

1856

Richard Sutcliffe Allan is born to James Allan and Jane Sutcliffe.

17 December 1858

Joseph Allan is born to James Allan and Jane Sutcliffe at Hopehill, Allanton, New Zealand. Sources: 2

1860

James Allan is born to James Allan and Jane Sutcliffe.

1862

William H. Allan is born to James Allan and Jane Sutcliffe. Sources: 1

1864

Alexander McKay Allan is born to James Allan and Jane Sutcliffe.

1864

The East Taieri Rifles is founded, with a strength of 65 men, and James Allan is appointed Captain. Sources: 1

1866

Ann Jane Allan is born to James Allan and Jane Sutcliffe.

1866

James Allan retires from the East Taieri Rifles. Sources: 1

1867

Henrietta Allan is born to James Allan and Jane Sutcliffe.

1869

Henry Allan is born to James Allan and Jane Sutcliffe.

25 August 1871

Adam Oliver Allan is born to James Allan and Jane Sutcliffe. Sources: 1

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