Clan member Zelda Matheson has been providing more material about Mathesons and Mathiesons from New Zealand who served in the First World War. On the ‘additional information’ page I’ve added death notices for brothers James Weir Matheson and Thomas Alexander Matheson, who died in Belgium (not France, as their death notices said) just two months apart […]
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The New Zealand branch of the Clan Matheson Society is holding its annual general meeting this month. Members will gather at the Logan Campbell Hall at the Auckland Botanical Gardens, at 1:30pm on Sunday 19 July. Come along to meet other clan members, and find out how you can help the branch in its activities.
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The New Zealand representative of the Chief of Clan Matheson, known as the Chief’s Lieutenant, is Douglas (Doug) Matheson. He’s long been an active supporter of clan activities in this country. This week Doug has celebrated his 90th birthday, and in two gatherings some of his many friends and many of his kin joined to
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There’s been a lot of response to the two articles on this website about Mathesons who served overseas and in New Zealand during the First World War. People have written in with further information about some of these men, and sent photographs. I’ve managed to track down contemporary photos of many of those listed, and have
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I’ve added a fifth title to the article listing family stories of New Zealand Mathesons. ‘Fac et spera — do and hope — the Mathesons of Fourpenny’ traces the Scottish origins of the author Monica Kidd (nee Matheson), who was once the genealogist for the New Zealand branch of the Clan Matheson Society. Monica’s account details
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An article on this website lists the 81 Mathesons (including those with similar names) from New Zealand who I’ve found to have served overseas during the First World War. I’ve now researched those who joined the army but did not leave these shores, and discovered 22 more. Their story shows an army increasingly desperate for soldiers,
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In the lead-up to Anzac Day I have updated the article on New Zealand Mathesons who served overseas during the First World War. In an earlier post on this website I reported that one of the ‘Berry Boys’ — unidentified soldiers in photographs found in a former studio in Wellington — was James Alexander Matheson, who
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I’ve found Mathesons Corner Road near Heriot in Otago (properly Matheson’s Corner Road, I’m sure). The article on Matheson place names in New Zealand has been updated. As well as Lake Matheson, Mathesons Bay and Mount Matheson, we know of 11 Matheson Roads, and one each of Matheson Bay Road, Matheson Bush Road, Matheson Way, Matheson Crescent, Matheson Street,
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The Clan Matheson New Zealand Facebook group continues to grow. People join to keep up with news related to Mathesons in New Zealand, share family history stories or even to find out where to buy Matheson merchandise. Take a look, and join in the discussion.
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