Arthur Hunter (1839 - 1912)

Born 17 Jan 1839 in Weisdale, Mainland, Shetland, Scotland

Ancestors

Husband of Elizabeth (Thomson) Hunter — married 24 Oct 1867 in Bixter, Aithsting, Shetland, Scotland, United Kingdom

Descendants

Died 6 Nov 1912 at age 73 in Lyttelton, Canterbury, New Zealand

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Biography

Arthur was born on 17 January 1839 in Weisdale, SHI, SCT. He was the son of Oliver Hunter and Elspeth Thomson.^[1]

Arthur married Elspeth Thomson on 1 January 1833 in Tingwall, SHI, SCT.

In 1841 Arthur (age about 1) was living in Resident at Housigarth, Weisdale.^[2]

In 1851 Arthur (age about 11) was living in Resident at Kergord, Weisdale.^[2]

Went to sea at the age of 12 as the cabin boy on a Greenland whaler. In the early 1860s he was a crew member of "The Great Britain", under the command of Captain Gray of Unst, along with the Peterson brothers who were first and second officers.

Emigrated with his wife on "Gainsborough" in 1867.

When Arthur was 28 he married Elizabeth Thomson on 24 October 1867 in Bixter, Aithsting, SHI, SCT.

Buried Lyttelton Public Cemetery, Lyttleton, Canterbury, New Zealand. Block D Plot 0.97-8. 9 Nov 1912. ^[3]

Sources

1. ↑ Birth: IGI Births & Baptisms. (accessed before 20 January 2024)
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} Census: Census return. (accessed before 20 January 2024)
3. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #194950639

See also:

• Christchurch City Council Cemeteries Database