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

Chrystal, Andrew

Chrystal, Andrew , Farmer, Wetherlie Farm. Lochiel. Mr Chrystal was born on the 15th of May, 1844, in Perthshire, Scotland, where he was brought up as a practical farmer, on his father's estate. He came to New Zealand by the ship “Helenslea,” in 1868, and settled in North Otago, where he took up land and engaged in farming for twenty years. Mr Chrystal removed to Southland in 1888 and bought Wetherlie Farm, a property of 240 acres of freehold, which he has brought into good cultivation. Mr Chrystal is well known throughout New Zealand as a successful breeder of Clydesdale horses, Border Leicester sheep, and Ayreshire cattle, and he has frequently taken top prices for rams at the Winton markets. Mr Chrystal
“Clan McArthur“: Property Of Mr. A. Chrystal.

Clan McArthur“: Property Of Mr. A. Chrystal.

Gerstenkorn, photo. Mr. And Mrs A. Chrystal.

Gerstenkorn, photo.
Mr. And Mrs A. Chrystal.

page 980 usually keeps three or four entire horses, and the well-known horse “Clan McArthur,” has taken many prizes, as have also his progeny. Mr Chrystal is an exporter of Clydesdales, which he ships to all the neighbouring colonies. He has been a member of the Winton River Board for several years. Mr Chrystal was married, in 1883, to a daughter of the late Mr James Forrester, of Stirlingshire, Scotland, and has three sons and one daughter.