QUIN RIVERTON CEMETERY PLOT UPGRADE

If you’ve been to Riverton lately and visited the cemetery there, you might have spotted the Quin gravesite – but it’s in pretty rough condition.

The site, which is in a lovely location, is dominated by a self-sown tree, the metal surrounds are damaged, and the main headstone is almost tipping over. In this gravesite there are three James Quins buried. One being James, the brother of Charles Quin (our ancestor). James and his wife Ellen had no children. The other two are Charles’ sons, both named James, who died aged 5 months in 1866 and aged 4 years in 1870.

We can either let it go and do nothing; or do something now to memorialize our history. We have decided to do the latter. The project cost is expected to be around $6000 to remove the tree (unfortunately it is our responsibility as it is within the gravesite), remove the concrete block, railings and footing, and stabilize the headstone.

So it’s time to get the cobwebs out of your pockets. If you are a descendant of Charles Quin then please help out. Whether you’re descended from the Annie (McKenna), John Thomas, Joseph, Henry, William Alphonsus, Francis, Alfred or Fred branch of the wider family, your assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Pat Quin (Te Awamutu) Francis (Frank) Quin branch

Peter Quin (Waikanae) John Thomas branch

Brian Moriarty (Christchurch) John Thomas branch

PS Any surplus funds will go to another Quin project or left in trust for future .