George Rhodes

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First NameGeorgeLast NameRhodesSummaryEarly settlerDescriptionGeorge Rhodes and his brother, Robert, established the first sheep station in South Canterbury in 1851 when they drove 5000 sheep from Banks Peninsula and claimed over 150,000 acres. They named it the Levels, and it was from this sheep station that the infamous sheep rustler, James Mackenzie, stole sheep in 1855. George was married to Elizabeth Rhodes, nee Wood (later Perry).
External LinkDNZB: George RhodesDate of Birth14 July 1816Place of BirthEnglandDate of Death18 Jun 1864Place of DeathPurau SubjectBiographyEarly SettlersStations and Runs

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Image courtesy of the South Canterbury Museum, item 2015/154.073. Please contact the museum for more information.

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PersonRobert Heaton RhodesElizabeth RhodesJames MackenziePlaceLevels StationTimaru