Appo Hocton

Appo Hocton in November 1876

Appo Hocton (c.1823 – 26 September 1920), with a birth name of Wong Ahpoo Hock Ting or Wong Ah Poo Hock Ting, was a Chinese-born New Zealand servant, landlord, carter and farmer. He was born on circa 1823.[1] He was the first recorded Chinese emigrant to New Zealand, arriving in Nelson on 25 October 1842.[2]

Hocton purchased land in Nelson's Washington Valley, where he built a total of eight cottages. Of those, four cottages still exist today; they are located at 40 Washington Road, and nearby at 16, 38, and 40 Hastings Street.[2]

References

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  1. ↑ Malone, C. B. "Appo Hocton". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved December 2011.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Appo Hocton, Nelson 055". Wikimedia Commons. Retrieved 24 April 2014.