MATTHEWS, JOSEPH (1808-95) was born at Deddington, Oxfordshire. At the age of 23 he offered his services to the C.M.S., and he was appointed as reader and assistant chaplain to a convict ship for passage to Sydney (1831). There he was initiated as a catechist, and on 26 Mar 1832 he landed at Paihia, Bay of Islands. In 1833 he married the eldest daughter (1812-92) of the Rev R. Davis. Appointed to assist Puckey in establishing a station at Kaitaia, Matthews rendered valuable service there for many years, especially in carrying on meetings for native teachers and operating a small printing press. He attended St John's College in 1844, and was ordained priest (1859). Matthews died on 3 Nov 1895.

Marsden, L. and J.; Ramsden; Davis; N.Z. Herald, 16 Nov 1895.

Reference: Volume 2, page 39

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