McRAE, WILLIAM (1825-70), the eldest son of George McRae (q.v.), was born at Blairich, parish of Rogart, Sutherlandshire, and came to New Zealand with his parents in 1842. He had a fine knowledge of stock and country and was employed by Duppa in many of his transactions. Shortly after the affray at Wairau he took up land in Marlborough and advised Congreve and Dashwood to settle in the province. He afterwards managed the Blairich property. McRae did a great deal of exploring in his early days in New Zealand. He died on 24 Jul 1870.

C. A. Macdonald; Marlborough Express, 30 Jul 1870.

Reference: Volume 2, page 24

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