Butler Point: Colonial Store
Project Background
Captain William Butler
Captain Butler (1814-1875)married Eliza Merritt and moved to Mangonui permanently in February 1840. In 1845 Captain William Butler bought 20 acres of land in Butler Point and by 1848 was settled in and living on the premises. During his time in Mangonui, Captain Butler ran his store, was a Justice of the Peace and for a short period a member of Parliament. AFter resigning from Parliament he went back to working at the store and trading with chips that came in. Finally, on March 4th, 1875, due to an accident he had a year earlier that severely damaged his chest William Butler died at the age of 61.
Proof of a Store
Historical Records
Location and Date
- Excavation N7/326
- Butler Point, Northland Region, New Zealand
Excavators
Project Directors:
Tane McManus,Harry Allen
Archaeologists
Other contributers:
Methodology
Findings
Glass
Clay Pipes
Nails and Miscellaneous Iron
Wood and Natural Materials
Animal Remains
Buttons
Miscellaneous
