SCOTT, THOMAS (1816-92) was born at Cupar, Fifeshire, and came to New Zealand in the Olympus with his wife (1841). A man of strong physique and courage, he distinguished himself by carrying despatches on foot between Wellington and Taranaki. In this duty he established trading relations with the tribes on the coast. Scott served in the militia during the campaign against Rangihaeata; was present at the capture of Te Rauparaha and was one of the force of 50 picked men who were stationed at Waikanae as a buffer against the hostile tribes from Wanganui. There he lived on terms of friendship with Wi Kingi te Rangitake. He settled in Rangitikei in 1846 as ferryman, pilot and storekeeper at the mouth of the Rangitikei river. Scott took little part in politics or local government. He died on 16 Jan 1892.

J. G. Wilson; Rangitikei Advocate, 18 Jan 1892.

Reference: Volume 2, page 142

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