Deaf History

Sam (Samuel) Weller – New Zealand Pre 1890s

Sam Weller – photo from Nelson Museum. Waiting for response.

Here is the first story from the earliest days in New Zealand Colony times.

Watch the video link youtube and there is a captioning available as I signed in NZSL/English signs.

Jean

Here is the map where Sam was drowned in Kaituna River, near Picton and Nelson. As well here is the photo of his burial along with described his deafness.