The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]
McLeay, John
McLeay, John, Farmer, “Pokowaru,” Turakina Valley, Turakina. Mr. McLeay was born at Applecross, Rosshire, Scotland, and at the age of thirteen went to sea. For ten years he followed this calling, visiting almost every quarter of the globe. In 1883 he landed in Wellington, having determined to give up a “life on the ocean wave” and engage in farming. Eventually he took up his present holding of 1200 acres, which carries 3000 Lincolns and a herd of cattle.
Mr. J. McLeay.