Search for Early Settlers

You can search the Nelson Provincial Museum Early Settlers Database to find information about your ancestors who arrived by sea in the years 1841 to 1850 to settle in the Nelson Region. This information is based on original NZ Company Passengers To Nelson manifests and shipping lists published in The Nelson Examiner newspaper 1841-1850. The resources used to create this database can be accessed at the Museum's Research Facility if you would more information please contact library@museumnp.org.nz.

While all due care and attention to detail has been taken, because of the passage of time, some records may be incomplete or inaccurate.