Thanks for the info. Charles ran the Salutation pub in Thames NZ and died in 1902. Rhoda Ruth Canning died in 1886 in Thames. they had several children Ernest B married Laura Ellen Butt, whose father John ran the first real hotel - Shortland - in Thames during the goldrush. his father was Edward, 1773-1842, son of Tomothy, b1743, son of Timothy 1720-1777.
John Butt m Mary Ann Bell, father was John 1805-1893 d Thames NZ, son of Robert b1778, son of William b 1732and Jane. Mary Ann's mother was Ann Appleton 1809-1888, daughter of John 1767-1837 and Elizabeth Lunn 1769-1859.
Hope this helps someone
