Going through old scans last night, I came across a letter from the owner of DALEFIELD HOUSE in Castlerea, plus the map as to how to find it if the family were due to visit, I know some did after me doing the research.. Also any of the descendants found if Richard was from London after all, I have his parents but over the years can find nothing off him.. or his parents.. I used to help Wilf Beckett, but he died this year, just over 100 years young, we did find Louisa Fairbrother and who she married, was Richard off this line? NZ Womans Weekly did an article years ago about it... I also found a copy of Richard and Winifred Marriage Certificate.
Compliments of the Season, its Christmas Day in Carterton NZ. where Richard was the First Mayor. I am the early settlers researcher at the Cemetery here!!!
Carry on hunting... most enjoyable pastime!