TypeFamily historyDescriptionCaptain James Stone arrived with his wife Louisa on the 'Earl Stanhope' at Petone Beach in 1840. He set up various businesses in Port Nicholson including a punt service between Thorndon, Britannia and the River Hutt. He was involved with the Wesleyan (Methodist) Church. They had arrived from Australia and after Colonel Wakefield informed them English settlers only were welcome the Stone family moved to Auckland.CreatorMargaret CoatsworthDate createdBetween 1st September 1992 and 30th September 1992Dates coveredBetween 1st January 1816 and 1st December 1991