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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]

Joyce, Thomas

Joyce, Thomas, Settler, Paihia, Russell. Mr. Joyce was born in the Bay of Islands in 1832, and spent the first twenty years of his life at the mission stations, chiefly under the care of Rev. T. Burrows. During Heke's war, Mr. Joyce was an eye witness of many stirring scenes; he saw the cutting down of the Flag Staff at Russell, and also the engagements at Ruapekapeka. Mr. Joyce has a vivid recollection of the landing of Bishop Selwyn in 1846, and his progress to Waimate. He has about 200 acres of land at Paihia and also two fine cottages which are brought largely into requisition during the summer months, by visitors to the seaside. Mr. Joyce is married and has five sons and seven daughters.

Mr. T. Joyce.

Mr. T. Joyce.