Peter GOW (1838 – 1910)

Name

Peter Gow

Gender

Male

Birthdate

1838

Birthplace

Scotland

Marriage(s)

Date of death

23 June 1910

Place of death

Waipukurau

Parents

  • George Gow (1807-1874)
  • Jean Gow, nee MacAdam (1812-1896)

Partner(s)

  • Mary Gow, nee Scrimgeour (16/8/1844-12/10/1935)

Children

  • Mary Jessie Sandel

Biography

Arrived in New Zealand on the “Royal Charter,” 1862
Came to Waipukurau, 1869
Started a sawmill at Hampden (Tikokino) then sold it
Bought land in Waipukurau and purchased a hotel, 1875
Proprietor of the Tavistock Hotel, Waipukurau (sold in 1899)
Member of the Roads Board
Chairman of Waipukurau School Board

Accession number

597000

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