Henry Williams (missionary) - Retirement at Pakaraka and Reinstatement To The CMS

Retirement At Pakaraka and Reinstatement To The CMS

Henry and Marianne moved to Pakaraka. Here his children were farming the land that was the source of his troubles. He continued to minister and preach in the Holy Trinity Church at Pakaraka, which was built by his family. Henry and Marianne lived by the church in a house known as The Retreat, that still stands.

Governor Grey’s first term of office ended in 1853. In 1854 Henry was reinstated to the CMS after Bishop Selwyn and George Grey addressed the committee of the CMS and requested that Henry Williams be reinstated. Sir George Grey returned to New Zealand in 1861 as Governor. Henry Williams welcomed his return with Sir George and Henry meeting at Waimate in November 1861.

Henry Williams died on 16 July 1867. He was buried in the grounds of the Holy Trinity Church at Pakaraka.