Stevens, James Hopkins [articles]
Description
A collection of newspaper cuttings of 'JHS' articles, compiled by various individuals, and correspondence regarding the identity of JHS. A handwritten index compiled by W.A. Ware of New Plymouth is included.
Born in Rangitikei in 1856, James Hopkins Stevens began his career with the post office at Feilding, before being appointed to Hawera. He was Postmaster at Hawera from 1899 to 1907. He retired to Palmerston North where he took a prominent role in the community, was a JP, and took a leading role in the Patriotic Society, and other organisations. He gave talks on many subjects to local organisations. Through his brother, John Stevens, he was involved in the flax industry in the Manawatu area. A keen amateur historian, Stevens wrote a series of articles called "Passing Maori memories" about New Zealand historical events and Maori culture under the pseudonym JHS. These articles were syndicated to newspapers around New Zealand during the 1930s including the Taranaki Daily News. Stevens died on 21 January 1946 and is buried at the Terrace End Cemetery, Palmerston North.
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James Hopkins Stevens died on 21 JANUARY 1946, and is buried at the Terrace End Cemetery, PALMERSTON NORTH https://www.pncc.govt.nz/Services/Cemetery-and-cremation-search. He began his career with the post office at Feilding, before being appointed to Hawera. He retired to Palmerston North where he took a prominent role in the community, was a J P, and took a leading role in the Patriotic Society, and other organisations. He gave talks on many subjects to local organisations. Passing Maori Memories articles were syndicated to a number of N Z newspapers. Through his brother John Stevens, he was involved in the flax industry in the Manawatu area.
- Dorothy Pilkington posted 11 months ago.