Redshaw Family

Margaret, wife of John Redshaw, died 5 September 1896, aged 48; also John, husband of above, died 25 January 1907, aged 64; also Ellen, eldest daughter of above, died 15 April 1925, aged 55.

Edith, daughter of John and Margaret Redshaw, died 2 May 1954, aged 66.

Historical information

Margaret Redshaw, wife of John Redshaw purchased Lots 57 and 58 of DP 177 (Chisholm Estate) on 21 September 1882 -- NA 28/207

A local industry that is coming to the front is the cultivation of black wattle bark for tanning purposes. Up to the present time this material has had to be imported from Australia, but it is now proved that the bark can be equally well produced here, and in course of time the import will cease. We have just been shown an excellent sample of bark grown on Mr Redshaw's farm at Avondale, for Messrs Gittos and Co., tanners, etc. This is the result of five years' growth, and the success of the experiment should encourage oqther farmers to plant more of these trees. (Auckland Star 21 October 1887)

10s REWARD.—Strayed from Rosebank Road, Avondale. one Strawberry Cow with brass knob on tip of horn.—J. Redshaw, Avondale. (Auckland Star 14 January 1895)

REDSHAW.—On September 5, at Rosebank Road. Avondale, Margaret, beloved wife of John Redshaw; aged 48 years. The funeral will leave for the Presbyterian Cemetery, Avondale, to-morrow (Tuesday), at 3 p.m. (Auckland Star 7 September 1896)