David is descended from, 1867/2369 Corkhill Ada Jane.
Daughter of, John and Sarah Jane Corkhill (nee Powell)

Marriages in the District of Christchurch.

When married and where: 1864 Oct. 2nd at Wesleyan Chapel, Christchurch.
John Corkhill 25 Stone Mason, Bachelor.
Sarah Jane Powell 20 Spinster.
Minister: James Buller.
Registered: Oct. 1st 1864.
In the presence of: James Mitchell, Carpenter, Christchurch, and Emily Powell, Christchurch.

Deaths in the District of Gisborne.

When Died: 27th September 1910.
Where Died: Childers Road, Gisborne, Poverty Bay.
Name and Surname: Sarah Jane Corkhill.
Profession or Occupation: Household Duties.
Age: 65 years.
Name and Surname of Father: John Fowle [phonetic for Powell?]
Name and, if known, Maiden Surname of Mother: Unknown
Profession of Father: Farmer
Where Born: England.
How long in New Zealand: Unknown.
Where married : Christchurch, New Zealand.
At what age married: 19
To whom married: John Corkhill.
Issue Living: 5 Males and 4 Females.
Informant: John Townley, Undertaker, Gisborne, Poverty Bay.
Registrar: H. E. Hill, Registrar.
Date of Registration: 22nd October 1910

Deaths in the District of Invercargill.

When Died: 18th February 1916.
Where Died: Hospital, Invercargill.
Name and Surname: John Corkhill.
Profession or Occupation: Stone Mason.
Age: 79 years.
Name and Surname of Father: Frederick John [with parents separated not rightly known]
Name and, if known, Maiden Surname of Mother: 1. Jane Corkhill 2. Stole [Stowell]
Profession of Father: Stone Mason.
Where Born: Isle of Man.
How long in New Zealand: 51 years.
Where married : Christchurch, New Zealand.
At what age married: 28
To whom married: Sarah Jane Powell.
Issue Living: 3 Males and 3 Females.
Informant: J. H. Puif, Undertaker, Invercargill.
Registrar: J. G. Petrie, Registrar.
Date of Registration:19th February 1916

[John Corkhill’s profession: Stone Mason]
[Born: Isle of Man]
[Father’s profession: Stone Mason]