This is the box =>
I opened the box not really knowing what to expect. Inside were individual collections of correspondence with immigrants, and as I searched through looking for items relevant to my husband's family I started reading some of the stories. One in particular piqued my interest - the story of Agnes Murray. Over the next few months my mind returned on numerous occasion to Agnes and the others whose stories lie hidden in the box. There is no index to these boxes, no way of knowing if that missing piece to the puzzle or way through the brickwall might be tucked away in its dark interior.
I wanted to know what genealogical treasures these boxes might hold and so this blog was born. Each post will feature a story from the box, including names and details, and maybe one day someone will find in my posts the tale of their long lost relative come to life!
If you wish to view this box at Archives NZ yourself, the full reference is:
Record group: PAPERS RELATING TO INDIVIDUAL IMMIGRANTS
Title: General - 7 august 1883 - 19 December 1884
Years: 1883-1884
Item ID: R15370010
Agency: ACFQ
Series: 8223
Box/Item: 11 / 1/11
Record no: 1883/621-1884/788
Former Arch Ref: IM3
Now, let us open the box and see what treasures we find...
