• Census: 1851 - 86 James Street, Devonport, Devonshire, England
• Census: 1871 - James St, Devonport, Devon, England

James John Thacker and his wife Mary Ann Pearce Christopher came to Napier NZ on the Helen Denny in 1874 Like his father, James John was a skilled builder and mortar mason. His mother was Caroline Small. His grandfather was a victualler in Devon. They lived in James St Devonport, Plymouth.

James John Thacker followed in his father's footsteps and became a builder and mason as did Albert his brother, In 1874 after his father's death he sailed with Mary Ann and 6 ch on the Helen Denny to Napier NZ arriving Oct 22nd. He was clerk of works, bui

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