George Mackenzie, (22/5/1828-11/9/1901). "very upright and just"

 Obituary. — Mr George MacKenzie, an old Wanaka resident of about 30 years' standing, and who has for about 15 years past resided in the township, died here recently. Previous to coming to reside in the township he was shepherding in different parts of the district, and though he was always a free and generous man he saved up about £500, with which he bought an annuity of about £1 a week. Mr MacKenzie was a native of the Scottish Highlands, and came to Australia in the very early days, and it is understood he left no relations. He was 83 years of age. For many years past he only took two meals a day — a late breakfast and an early tea. He never had any ailment, but latterly he became very weak, and one morning when he went outside for some kindling wood he fell down, and was unable to rise. The engineers who are fitting the Prince Albert dredge came by a couple of hours afterwards and carried him inside. This was the beginning of the end, and the old man knew it, but accepted the position with a spirit of resignation. He gradually got weaker and weaker, till several days afterwards he became unconscious and died. During this time it was necessary to sit up with him every night, which duty was undertaken in turn by Messrs Hy. Mackay, Alex. MacLeod, and W. Howejohn. Deceased was a very upright and just man, and of a very cheerful disposition, and he will be missed. The remains were interred in the Pembroke Cemetery, the Rev. J. W. Smith reading the service.  -Otago Witness, 9/10/1901.

Wanaka Cemetery.