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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]

Morrisons

Morrisons.

Freeland, Mrs Isabella , Sheepfarmer, Pig Root. The late Mr. John Freeland, who was well known in connection with Pig Root estate, was born in 1843 in Stirling. Scotland, brought up to mereantile life in Glasgow, and came to Port Chalmers by the ship “Sir William Myer.” After some years' experience on the diggings he served for two years as groom to Cobb and Co., at Waihemo, and was for seven years at Kyeburn with the same firm. In 1873 Mr. Freeland purchased the Pig Root estate, which consists of 700 acres of freehold and over 10,000 acres of leasehold; it depastures 6000 sheep. Mr. Freeland was married, in 1866, to a daughter of the late Mr. James Booth, of Kincardine, Scotland, and at his death, left four daughters and five sons.
The late Mr. J. Freeland.

The late Mr. J. Freeland.

Pollock, William , Farmer, Shingley Creek, Morrisons. Mr. Pollock was born at Lesmahagow, Scotland, in 1841, and was engaged from his earliest years in country pursuits. He arrived in Lyttelton, in May, 1863, by the ship “Sebastapol,” and after a short residence in Dunedin and the Taieri, he settled in Shag Valley, in 1867. In 1884, he leased land in the Shingley Creek district, and ten years later he acquired his freehold property, which consists of 200 acres. Mr. Pollock is a breeder of Ayrshire cattle, and possesses a well-bred stud bull. He was married on the 30th of December, 1862, to a daughter of the late Mr. G. Rodger, of Lesmahagow parish, and has six sons and one daughter.