BATEMAN, THOMAS (1805-74) was part owner of a whaling station in Hawke's Bay as early as 1838. He was settled in Bay of Islands when Hobson arrived, and signed the address of congratulation to the lieutenant-governor on that occasion (Feb 1840). He was engaged at that time in the coastal and intercolonial trade, and in 1846 accepted the post of sub-collector of customs at Bay of Islands. In 1850 Bateman went to San Francisco, but remained only a short time. He died at Ruku Ruku, Ovalau, Fiji, on 28 Sep 1874.

Carleton.

Reference: Volume 1, page 39

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