Title: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Author: Cyclopedia Company Limited

Publication details: The Cyclopedia Company, Limited, 1897, Wellington

Part of: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand

License: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 New Zealand Licence

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Rowland, David, Farmer, “Abbotswood Farm,” Manawatu. Born in Worcestershire, England, in 1843. Mr. Rowland followed agricultural pursuits until 1864, when he left, England for New Zealand in the ship “British Empire.” Arriving in the Colony he turned his attention to the West Coast diggings, and worked there and on the Wakamarina field with varying success. Tired of the goldfields he betook himself to the occupation of his earlier days, buying his first land in the North Island in 1867. He has made several purchases since then, and his farm now consists of 400 acres. Mr. Rowland married Miss Corinedia, of Ohau, and has five sons and three daughters.