John Roots an early settler, is known to have a farm at Upper Kawhatau, ten miles from Rangiwahia in the Ruahine Ranges. It was an isolated area with few services. It is unknown if this is John Roots senior or junior.
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Unknown. "John Roots and His Dog, Kawhatau", Manawatū Heritage, Ian Matheson City Archives, https://manawatuheritage.pncc.govt.nz/item/d82d2f97-1030-4fcb-93c9-88b1a4d8dc7b, accessed 2026-08-15 15:24.
