Eliza Bently Stephens

The Helen Denny made at least two voyages to Napier, the first arrival was on the 22nd of October in 1874 and the second was in 1875. Our family came on the second voyage arriving on 20th September 1875.

The shipping register and passenger list transcription can be found at http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlists/helendenny.html and the details regarding our families are noted below.

She sailed on the 26th of June 1875 from London to Hawkes Bay carrying 244 passengers on this 85 day voyage (which was a fast trip) under the command of Captain William Ruthe.

The names of the passengers that are most important to us are: 

Payn, William, 33 Payn, Catherine, 28 Payn, Eliza, 10 Payn, James W., 7 Payn, George, 5 Payn, Amy, 9m

Note that the spelling for Payn is still without an "e".

Sources: http://www.bruzelius.info/Nautica/Ships/Merchant/Sail/H/Helen_Denny...

 http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlisth.html

• Reference: MyHeritage Family Trees - SmartCopy: Apr 2 2021, 20:19:14 UTC

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Richard Arthur Northwood was NEVER married to Eliza... He was the father of Isobella . he was bought before the law where he was charged with Neglecting to provide for his illegitimate child ... Eliza stated he had improper relations with her and he admitted that to her Aunt when he was bought to her house and said he was the father... .. he was ordered by the court to pay 7s and 6p until the child ( Isobella ) was 14....