The Almost Attwoods: Three generations from James

by Dave Mullan

Overview

For decades, most of the descendants of James Attwood and Emma Ward thought they were part of that prestigious du Bois (“at wood”) family who came to England with William the Conqueror in 1066.
Alas, James may have gained the Attwood name when he was three years told and his unmarried mother married a William Attwood.
But this very ordinary beginning might have characterised our family very well. There are very few famous among us. We have had our ups and downs like many others, the great bulk of the family ending up in New Zealand. The story of one of them, Thomas William Attwood, is told in Attwood of Hepburn Creek.
In seeking to record something about every one of the 150 or so of the first three generations after James and Emma we have recorded only the bare bones. But there are some lovely stories of individuals who found life to be an interesting experience. Many were able to remember and write quite significant accounts. The common threads that through are quite remarkable.
There has been a strong thread of evangelical religion running through the veins of this family. And, like most of those who chose to leave England to begin new lives in a far country, there is generally a strong determination to get ahead.
The print edition of 2007 is still available from the publisher. It is much more comprehensively indexed and includes a photo of each of the contributors. But this E-version includes the text of all the offerings that were submitted and may be of no less interest to the contemporary family in various parts of the world.
It is hoped that all who read this book will be encouraged to live with a sense of being part of a larger, wider community than they knew before.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940152869903
Publisher:	Dave Mullan
Publication date:	02/16/2016
Sold by:	Smashwords
Format:	eBook
File size:	433 KB

About the Author

Retired Presbyter of Methodist Church of New Zealand. Passionate pioneer in Local Shared Ministry, consultant in small churches, publisher of over 100 niche market books, producer of prosumer video, deviser of murder mystery dinners and former private pilot.
I trained for the Methodist Ministry at Trinity Theological College and eventually completed MA, Dip Ed as well.
Bev and I married just before my first appointment in Ngatea where our two children arrived. We went on to Panmure and Taumarunui. Longer terms followed at Dunedin Central Mission and the Theological College. During this time I was also involved as co-founder and second national President of Family Budgeting Services and adviser to the (government) Minister of Social Welfare.
My final four years were part-time, developing the first Presbyterian or Methodist Local Shared Ministry unit in this country and promoting the concept overseas.
Retirement has brought a whole lot more opportunities and challenges. We are now living in our own villa in Hibiscus Coast Residential Village.