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

Marwick, John

Marwick, John , Farmer, Kakanui. Mr Marwick was born in the Orkney Islands, in 1850, and was brought up to an out-door life. He came to Port Chalmers in 1871 by the ship “William Davie,” and for about fifteen years found employment in various parts of Otago, and in the Hawke's Bay and Poverty Bay districts in the North Island. After taking a trip Home. Mr Marwick settled in the Waitaki Valley, where he owned 126 acres of land near the Peebles railway station. He, however, sold that property, and bought Mr G. Gee's farm in the Kakanui district. He was married in 1883 to Clementina, fifth daughter of the late Mr James Houston, of Orkney.

Mahan, photo. Mr. and Mrs J. Marwick.

Mahan, photo.
Mr. and Mrs J. Marwick.