Emmigrated to New Zealand with parents, brothers and sisters on the 'Robert Henderson', leaving Clyde, Scotland on 12 Nov 1857, she arrived, after a record voyage, in Port Chalmers, Otago, New Zealand, on 9 Feb 1858.
Robert first settled in the Milton area, then moved to the Catlins. He was a farmer. Retired to Dunedin.
He married Janet Fyfe, who had also emmigrated from Fife, on 27 Oct 1860 at Milton, Otago. There was a large family which are now spread over New Zealand.
The couple retired to Dunedin and both died there, and are buried together in the Andersons Bay Cemetery.
Emmigrated to New Zealand with parents, brothers and sisters on the 'Robert Henderson', leaving Clyde, Scotland on 12 Nov 1857, she arrived, after a record voyage, in Port Chalmers, Otago, New Zealand, on 9 Feb 1858.
Robert first settled in the Milton area, then moved to the Catlins. He was a farmer. Retired to Dunedin.
He married Janet Fyfe, who had also emmigrated from Fife, on 27 Oct 1860 at Milton, Otago. There was a large family which are now spread over New Zealand.
The couple retired to Dunedin and both died there, and are buried together in the Andersons Bay Cemetery.
Inscription
In Loving Memory of Robert CHALMERS beloved husband of Janet Fyfe
died 17 Nov 1913 aged 78 years also Janet beloved wife of above
died 7 Jan 1917 aged 79 years. Peace Perfect Peace.
Gravesite Details
Tall decorative white marble stone. Iron Railing Fence & Concrete sealed.
Family Members
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John Fyfe Chalmers
1862–1940
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David Chalmers
1864–1893
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Marion Hynd Chalmers Peat
1865–1934
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James Chalmers
1867–1938
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Alexander Chalmers
1869–1948
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William Chalmers
1871–1924
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Janet Johnston "Jessie" Chalmers Allen
1875–1909
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Jane Mary Chalmers Spinks
1878–1957
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Peter Thomas Chalmers
1880–1943
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Margaret Chalmers Keen
1881–1943
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