John Mears (1797-1890), Susannah Laking (1795-1880) and Caroline Rea (1831-1910)

A DigitalNZ Story by Max Kennedy

Max Kennedy. This story is about the life of John Mears and his wives Susannah Laking, and Caroline Rea. John was known as the "Bishop of Wakefield", although not officially a bishop. They lived in Wakefield outside of Nelson.

John Mears, Susannah Laking, Caroline Rea, Wakefield, Nelson, ship London