William Brydon. Came from Edinburgh on the 'Whitby' in 1841. He settled with his wife at Waimea Plains and set up making butter and cheese for export. He was the first to take up farming in the Waihopai Valley. Later he managed the large dairy herd at 'Leefield' for Hon. Constantine Dillon and later took up the 'Comely Bank' estate which he farmed till his death in 1883.
William Brydon. Came from Edinburgh on the 'Whitby' in 1841. He settled with his wife at Waimea Plains and set up making butter and cheese for export. He was the first to take up farming in the Waihopai Valley. Later he managed the large dairy herd at 'Leefield' for Hon. Constantine Dillon and later took up the 'Comely Bank' estate which he farmed till his death in 1883.
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