Hans was born in 1835. Hans is the son of Hans Christian Hansen and Anne Rasmusdatter.
Hans Hansen & Johanna immigrated to New Zealand in 1874 with 3 children, Johannes, Anna & Hedvig. The ship Palmerston sailed from Hamburg on the 29th July last, with 228 emigrants for Otago. She anchored in the Downs on the 7th August, and left the following day. The Palmerston is a four-masted iron ship of 950 tons register, built by Laird, of Birkrnhead, as a steamer, and about six years ago converted into a sailing ship.
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I have found references to the New River Ferry Invercargill NZ 1884 & New River Hotel. Pretty sure that is them as Annie was mentioned as well. They had many children I believe, so must be many ancesters living in NZ. If anyone can help I would be so gratefull Thanks Marj