Charles Milburn traveled alone from Kentucky, USA to Wellington, New Zealand in 1946 at age 22 to attend a Jehovah's Witness missionary school. He faced challenges as a conscientious objector who refused to fight and was threatened, but found opportunities through meeting his future wife and family. Charles lived a full life in New Zealand before passing away in 2006 surrounded by loved ones.

2. Charles Milburn
Clayton

3. Charles Milburn
Clayton
By Ursula Clayton

4. Where?
• Around 1946.
• 22 years of age.
• Kentucky, USA to Wellington, New Zealand.
• By boat for several weeks.
• By himself.

5. Why?
• Jehovah’s Witness- Missionary School.
• District Overseer.

6. Challenges, Risks and
Opportunities
• Refused to fight.
• Threatened.
• Knew no one.

7. Interesting Facts
• Met Grandma Jean and Auntie Jan.
• Two boys.
• Back to America for 2 years- Boat.
• Homesick- Grandma Jean.
• Back to NZ, Wellington to Auckland-Boat.
• Grandma Jean died at 52 years of age, from breast cancer, on 5 November 1973.
• Met Nana Marline.
• Had 2 girls and 1 boy.

8. Portrait of Grandma Jean

10. Charles Milburn
Clayton died in 2006
He lived a good life and
was surrounded by
friends and family
He was very humorous
and will never be
forgotten