On 11 January 1844 Francis Alexander Molesworth transferred the
southern half of Section 14 (52 acres) to James Petherick. The
remaining 50 acres he transferred to Edward Jerningham Wakefield on 11
April 1845.
Electoral roll 1854-55 Wellington Country District:
James Petherick (claimant), freehold, Porirua Road, Plasterer, abode
of Willis Street.
Baptisms off Porirua Road residents as recorded in the early baptismal
rgisters 1842-1858 (Wesleyan Methodist) -
Elizabeth 30/1/44, baptised 2/2/45, dau of James Maryann Petherick,
farmer. Officiating minister: James Watkin.
Jury list in NZ Gazette and Wellington Spectator of 14 February 1844:
Petherick, James, carpenter.
Tenders called 8/12/1858 for keeping North Western Road in repair for
12 months from 1/1/1859. Tenders received:
James Petherick, 235 pounds.