Killed by the Maungatapu Murderers

Son of Charles above

Obituary of John HEALY:
A settler of that sturdy type that is so much admired by the present generation passed away yesterday in the person of Mr John Healy. He died at his residence, Tua Marina, at the ripe old age of 83 years. Born at Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland, Mr Healy came to New Zealand in 1855 journeying in the ship the Sir Allan McNab and landing at Nelson. He immediately engaged with the late Henry Redwood in farming pursuits in the Waimea and afterwards in the Tua Marina districts where he remained to the time of his death. The deceased had the distinction of being in charge of the first steam threshing plant South of the Line, the machine having been manufactured in England by Ransomes of Ipswitch and conveyed to the colony under order to Mr Redwood in the ship which Mr Healy travelled. Mr Healy also worked with varying success in the Collingwood gold fields. The deceased was married at Nelson in the year 1860 to Miss Sophia Balk of Hope who survives him along with his children Mr Charles Healy of the North Island, Mr John Healy of Marlborough, Mr Edward Healy of Pelorous, Mr William Healy of New Plymouth, Mr Michael Healy of Marlborough, Mr Arthur healy of Palmerston, Mrs Griffiths of manawatu. It is believed that of the considerable number of people who came to Nelson on the Sir Allan McNab in 1855 and settled in Marlborough only five are now living, these include ex-constable Bird of Blenheim. One of the reminiscences of the late Mr Healy who retained his clearness of memory to the last was the frequent sight of Earl Kitcheners father, near whose property his boyhood home was situated. If you have a connection with this family or would like to know more please contact Tracy Healy.