MR. JAMES McCHESNEY, ARTHURS POINT.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXIII, Issue 51, 21 December 1905, Page 19

MR. JAMES McCHESNEY, ARTHURS POINT.

We regret to record the death of Mr. James McChesney, of Arthurs Point, who passed away on December 14, at the age of G3 years. The late Mr. IVlcC'hesney was a native of County Cavan, where he was| born in 1842. He arrived in New Zealand when 21 years of age, and followed up mining at Moke Creek, and also in the Arrow River. Some years ago, however, he took up hotel and storekeeping at Arthurs Point, where he remained till the time of his demise. Deceased was married twice, his daughter by his first marriage being Mrs. A. Kinney, of Uhatto Creek, and he is also survived by his wife and a son by his second union. The late Mr. McChesney was of a most genial disposition, and was extremely popular with all classes. The funeral took place on Sunday at the Qucenstown cemetery.— R.l. P.