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

Williams, David

Williams, David , Horse-shoer, Wheel-wright and General Blacksmith, Kakanui North. This business was established in 1876 by the late Mr. W. McKenzie, and purchased by the present proprietor in 1894. The shop is of wood and iron, and there are two cottages, the whole standing on a freehold section. Mr. Williams was born in Kerry, page 466 Ireland, in 1871, and came with his parents to Port Chalmers, in the ship “Marlborough,” in 1876. Having learned his trade, he worked as a journeyman till he became owner of his present business. Mr. Williams has served as a member of the Kakanui school committee since 1887. As an Oddfellow, he was initiated in Ngapara, and is now a member of the local lodge, of which he is a trustee. Mr. Williams was married in November, 1896, to a daughter of Mr. T. King, of Oamaru, and has one son and two daughters.

Mahan, photo. Mr. D. Williams.

Mahan, photo.
Mr. D. Williams.