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Hi Spades,  thanks very much. I see bits in the newspaper but am not successful finding the boat. Althea has sent lists now so I may make some progress. But the big hurdle has been crossed now because it has been proved that Jabes is my relative
He would be the brother of my g.grandfather

Hallo Lu  that is absolutely fantastic, I cant thank you enough.
I have been searchng for 3 years to find what happened to Jabez, never dreaming that he had left the country. Thanks for all your efforts...Terry

Hallo, I need to prove that Jabez Heasman did come from England 1870-1874 and would therefore be the Uncle to John Joseph there. I must have searched close on 100 passenger lists because I have 5 years to cover and many different ports to be resident in Christchurch during this period.
I need to prove his parents or place of birth or time of arrival. I have found the death of Jabez Heasman in  1923 ref 9411 The trouble is the age given was 98   whereas mine would have been 88.
I dont mind paying for the online confirmation, but dont fancy doing this if he is not my one.
If anyone is going near the Archives and could help, I would be very grateful as you can imagine.
Thanks Mestalla

Hallo,   Thanks for all your answers but if the register doesnt show place of birth for Catharine or her fathers name, then looking at it wont help much, although a family witness of hers could be a long shot. I am searching for the birth of Alexander Pikeman c1770. The only record remotely near that date is in the Isle of Man. Alexander married Clarinda Scroggs and he  had a sister Catharine.
Now we see a Catharine marrying a Scroggs, very tempting to draw a conclusion but it could be one of life's coincidences. Thanks again,    Mestalla