Queen of the Mersey; Ship: 1227 Tons; Captain: Aitkin;  Departed London 3rd July 1862 - arrived at Lyttelton 19th October 1862

The Queen of the Mersey was American built in 1860 for Mr H. Melvain, of Newcastle. In 1862 she was chartered for two voyages to New Zealand. On July 3rd she sailed from London for Lyttlelon with 349 immigrants making the passage in 108 days. Ten deaths occured, mostly children from measles. During the passage a serious mutiny took place among a portion of the crew. On arrival five of the men were brought up at the Police Court and sentenced to a term of imprisionment. (Source White Wings Sir Henry Brett)

Lyttelton Times, Oct 22 1862: ARRIVAL OF THE QUEEN OF THE MERSEY; The Queen of the Mersey, 1226 tons, Captain Aitken with immigrants, arrived off the heads on Friday morning, but was unable to enter the harbour till night. She brings a large number of passengers who have arrived in good health. The deaths of ten infants have occurred on the voyage, measles having at one time being prevalent among the children. The Queen of the Mersey sailed from Gravesend on July 3rd, passed the Lizard on the 12th, sighted Madeira on the 24th, but did not pass the line till August 16. Since then she has experiences more favourable winds, having passed the Cape on September 12, and sighted the Snares on the 14th inst.A serious mutiny took place amongst a portion of the crew during the voyage. The cause of the offence was the old story "grog" some of the crew having contrived to broach cargo and get at the spirits. After the men were in irons we hear that the Captain was violently assaulted and struck by one of the sailors with the handcuffs, by which he was seriously hurt. The men, five in number were handed over to the police as soon as the vessel anchored.

Timaru Rate Roll, 1865 - Town of Timaru Number of Section: ID 128; part Rural Section 730 - size 1 Roods 17 Perches situated: Great South Road; Occupier: Harrison Jnr W, Freeholder: Harrison Jnr; Property Description  - House, Garden & Bakery - Value - £ 40

Rate Roll, 1866 - Town of Timaru Number of Section: 124; part Rural Section: RT 730  - size 1Acres 0 Roods 3 Perches situated: Beach Road; Occupier: Harrison W Jr; Freeholder: Harrison; Property Description Unimproved ; Value - £6 (Notes Sections 124, 125 127 & 129 acreage combined at 1 acre 3 perches and valued together at £6 0s

1867 - Timaru Herald, 15 June 1867: BIRTH. On Thursday, the 13th instant, the wife of Mr W. Harrison, of a son.

1 June 1867: Timaru Herald;  NOTICE -  I BEG to return my sincere thanks to my friends and the public for the liberal support received over a period of four years, and to inform them that I have disposed of my business to Mr D. MURISON whom I have every confidence in recommending, who will carry on the business in the premises lately occupied by Mr C. Thompson, Great South Road.
W. HARRISON, JUNIOR, Baker and Confectioner.

In reference to the above, D. MURISON respectfully solicits the patronage of the public and begs to assure them that nothing will be wanting on his part to merit a continuance of the favors bestowed on his predecessor. D. MURISON, Baker and Confectioner, Great South Road, Timaru.

1868: Forresters Anniversary: Vice chairman - Mr Wm Harrison jnr. Their lodge room was at The Royal Hotel, Timaru

1868: St Mary's Church Wm Harrison Jnr seconded nomination of Church wardens

1869: funds for St Mary's church extension:  Ladys presiding over table - Mrs Harrion snr and Harrison jnr

24 Nov 1869: Vestry meeting present Harrison - moved 2 recommedations

1971: Timaru Herald, 28 June:  RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT - CIVIL CASE. William Harrison v. Alfred Ellis — Claim, £2 8s. No appearance of defendant. Plaintiff having sworn to the correctness of the account, judgment was given for amount of claim and costs.

1872 Wise's New Zealand Directory 1872-3: Harrison, William; baker and confectioner

1872: Timaru Herald, 14 Feb: TIMARU BOROUGH COUNCIL. The Council met on Monday evening last. There were present, His Worship the Mayor, Councillors Melton, Meßae, Buttorworth, Fyfe, and Jackson. Mr William Harrison having made the declaration required by the Municipal Corporations Act, 1567, took his seat as a member of the Council.

1873: Death Notice - 23 May: May 22 at his residence Great South Road, Timaru. William Harrison aged 42. Mrs Harrison desires to return thanks to those kind friends of her late husband who visited during his illness.

1873 Timaru Herald, 22 June: Funeral: The remains of the late Mr William Harrison were borne to their last resting place, on the 26th May, followed by a large number of persons, the principal portion being members of the Oddfellows' Society of which the deceased has for some years been a member. After the body had been conveyed to St Mary's church, and a portion of the burial service read by the Rev G. Foster, it was taken to the Timaru cemetery, where the remainder of the service was gone through with. Previous to closing up the grave, the Oddfellows performed their usual ceremonies over the coffin.

1877 W Harrison 1877/78 Freehold (1) Half acre Section 249, 250 Bank Street Timaru; Freehold (2) part section 1652 Seadown

Notes for CHARLOTTE SARAH DALTON:

1882 Rate Roll: Town of Timaru Occupier or person primarily responsible for the rate: Harrison, Charlotte Sarah; Section no: 384;  Situated: Elizabeth Street

1882 Section no: 128; person primarily responsible for the rate: Harrison, Charlotte Sarah; Where Situated: Great North Road

Timaru Herald, 19 June 1884: Marriage: Gaitt—Harrison; On the 3rd June, at St. Mary's Church Timaru, by the Ven. Archdeacon Harper, James W. Gaitt, of Waimate, to Charlotte S. Harrison, of Timaru,