Another old resident of the Wakatip in the person of the late Mr James Flint has passed away from our midst for ever. Before the discovery of gold in this district in 1862, deceased was in the employ of Mr W. G. Rees, run holder, Kawarau Falls Station, but shortly afterwards he took up land which comprised his late farm, where he led an exemplary, industrious life, and was universally respected by the many who had the pleasure of his acquaintance. Mr Flint suffered a few months ago from an attack of typhoid fever (a disease which scarcely two years ago carried off his eldest son John Douglas) and although he recovered from this, it, no doubt, accelerated his earthly career, which was brought about by that insidious disease — consumption, to which he had been a martyr for some months previous. Deceased, although of a retiring disposition, was a very active and useful member amongst his co-religionists — the Presbyterians of the district — and his loss will be greatly felt by them, for he often preached here and at Frankton during the absence of the pastor, the Rev D. Ross. He leaves a loving wife and family to mourn his loss. The remains were conveyed from his late residence, Lower Shotover, to Frankton Cemetery, more than three miles distant, and were followed by a very large cortege nearly a mile in length, and comprising friends of various denominations from all parts of the district — either on foot, horseback or vehicles. The burial ceremony was conducted by the Rev. Mr Niven, who is officiating during the absence of the Rev. D. Ross, at the Presbyterian Synod, Dunedin. -Lake Wakatip Mail, 25/1/1884.
Frankton Cemetery.
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