Benjamin Frederick James EDWARDS
Ben was 30 years old and a Native Interpreter with the Armed Constabulary when he joined the Duke of Cambridge Lodge on 11 July 1874. He was suspended for being absent, on 9 November 1875.

Benjamin married Catherine WATT in 1897
their known children
1899 - ? James Waitana Edwards
- James married Helena Lambert PHELAN (1901-1978) in 1920

1900 - 1934 Frederick Rundle Tutanekai Edwards
- Frederick married Mildred Mary ARNOLD in 1926

Benjamin died in 1902 aged 58
Catherine (possibly) died in 1917 aged 68