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Henry Timpson 1832 – 1898

From Northamptonshire to New Zealand, Henry Timpson rose from agricultural labourer to hotel keeper in Canterbury, New Zealand. This genealogy has been created by Stan Smith who has been researching the Timpson family for over sixty years.

Contact Stan with any information or questions about the Timpson family.

Email: stanjsmith@xtra.co.nz

Groome Family

England

From 1789. Henry Timpson’s life story and his family that follows.

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SS Arawa Ship

The Voyage Out

In 1886 Henry and Ann Timpson bring their family to New Zealand via sailing ship.

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Alford Forest Hotel

New Zealand

Henry and Ann Timpson begin life in New Zealand with their family.

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