Roland D'Anvers 1844-1928

24 Dec 1844 Born in England

1864 Moved to New Zealand

1880 Station Manager for John McKelvie

1893 Bought sheep farm at Makirikiri and named it Culworth

1893 Married Selina McKelvie nee Amon

1893-1905 Benefactor of St Mary's Church, Opokongaro

1893-1905 Activities while at Culworth

18 Nov 1905 Selina died at Wanganui aged 60

1906 Sold Culworth

1908 Right leg amputated

1914 Bought Moonshine Valley, Aokautere

Carved furniture

1918 Moved to 83 Wilson St, Wanganui

1928 Died 29 Sep and buried at Wanganui aged 83