John Smith married Susan Shailer (1867-1925), the daughter of the photographer, in 1882. He was a member of the Forester's Lodge. John died at 95 years of age.

Creator:      George W Shailer
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1890

This is possibly a photograph of Ada Shailer, daughter of the photographer George Shailer.

Creator:      George W Shailer
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1890

Charles Adams, Daniel Sexton and John Carson were Rifle Volunteers cadets. Their uniforms were navy blue with white braid. This occasion was said to be on a visit to Christchurch, possibly to drill at the Christchurch Exhibition.

Creator:      Crown Studios
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1906

John Perrin (1844-1914) was born in Nelson and came to Palmerston North in 1871. He married Matilda Montgomery, the adopted daughter of the Snelsons, in 1874. He and others established the first construction firm in Palmerston North, Merrin, Perri...

Creator:      George W Shailer
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1890