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Pembrokeshire / Re: John PHILLIPS married Mary Ann REES...Census etc
« on: Wednesday 02 July 14 00:58 BST (UK) »
Prue,
Final Part III follows:
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As an interesting aside, the Gertrude was also carrying some 400 birds on behalf of the Nelson Acclimatization Society. A later newspaper article (from the Nelson Examiner & NZ Chronicle, dated 13th June, page 2), goes on to say this about the birds:
News of the Day:
The ship Gertrude, which arrived in Wellington last week, brought out for the Nelson Acclimatization Society a large number of birds, but only about one-third of the number shipped have been landed here, and these were brought on from Wellington in the steamer Phoebe. The following is a list of the birds shipped 72 blackbirds and thrushes, 40 starlings, 120 larks, 50 linnets, 50 chaffinches, 50 greenfinches, and 16 pheasants total, 378 birds. The greatest mortality was experienced by the larks and starlings, of the former there being only a solitary survivor, and of the starlings there remain but six. The shipment is altogether unsatisfactory, and was not by any means in accordance with the order sent home by the Secretary. Of larks, linnets, and finches of the kinds sent, we have already great numbers, as well as pheasants, which are now rapidly spreading throughout the province. The birds are placed for the present in a spacious aviary, and when they have recovered from the effects of the voyage, it will be for the society to consider in what manner they shall be disposed of.
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From the 1841 Census it looks like they are living with his wife, Mary’s parents:-
John Phillips 20
Mary 25
James 9 months
David Rees 50
Elizabeth 55
Eliza 20
Lydia 15
Mary Bamkin 75
Martha Bamkin 75
Residing at Angle Village, Pembrokeshire.
Census Ref HO107/1443/ 1/5 / 5
Keyboard86
At the time of his marriage, John Phillips’ occupation was described as a Servant who was then living at Hubberton.
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From the Wanganui Herald, dated (Sat) 14th April 1883, page 2: Death Notice:
PHILLIPS - On the 13th inst (April), at his residence, Warrengate Line, John Phillips, aged 66 years. Friends are informed that the Funeral will move from the house at 12.30pm tomorrow (Sunday), arriving at the Matarawa Church at 2 o’clock - Jas, T. Anderson, undertaker, Taupo Quay.
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From the Wanganui Chronicle, dated 10th September 1894 - Death Notices:
DEATH.
Phillips — On the 8th September, 1894, Mary Ann, relict of the late John Phillips, Warrengate Line, aged 77 years.
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Until a couple of weeks ago, I’ve not had reason to review the Phillips family but on being told of a recent death of a dear relative, (one of the descendants of “Gert” Phillips’ sister’s family) I was asked to add that information.
My wife and I while in the UK a few years ago toured along the south coast of Wales trying to “absorbed” some of her early genealogical history. Unfortunately, it was one of those last minute impromptu arrangements so we didn’t have our genealogical “kit” with us and being reliant on memory missed out on many places. However in a couple of years time after attending the 75th memorial commemorations for the battle of Crete in May 2016, we’ll take the opportunity to return to the UK and in particular Wales in an attempt to retrace some of her family heritage.
So should you have any early historical information on her Phillips family, we’d dearly love to add it to the collection of facts that would invariably make such a visit more meaningful.
Thanks again – and kind regards
Paul
Final Part III follows:
~~~~~~~~-------------------------------
As an interesting aside, the Gertrude was also carrying some 400 birds on behalf of the Nelson Acclimatization Society. A later newspaper article (from the Nelson Examiner & NZ Chronicle, dated 13th June, page 2), goes on to say this about the birds:
News of the Day:
The ship Gertrude, which arrived in Wellington last week, brought out for the Nelson Acclimatization Society a large number of birds, but only about one-third of the number shipped have been landed here, and these were brought on from Wellington in the steamer Phoebe. The following is a list of the birds shipped 72 blackbirds and thrushes, 40 starlings, 120 larks, 50 linnets, 50 chaffinches, 50 greenfinches, and 16 pheasants total, 378 birds. The greatest mortality was experienced by the larks and starlings, of the former there being only a solitary survivor, and of the starlings there remain but six. The shipment is altogether unsatisfactory, and was not by any means in accordance with the order sent home by the Secretary. Of larks, linnets, and finches of the kinds sent, we have already great numbers, as well as pheasants, which are now rapidly spreading throughout the province. The birds are placed for the present in a spacious aviary, and when they have recovered from the effects of the voyage, it will be for the society to consider in what manner they shall be disposed of.
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From the 1841 Census it looks like they are living with his wife, Mary’s parents:-
John Phillips 20
Mary 25
James 9 months
David Rees 50
Elizabeth 55
Eliza 20
Lydia 15
Mary Bamkin 75
Martha Bamkin 75
Residing at Angle Village, Pembrokeshire.
Census Ref HO107/1443/ 1/5 / 5
Keyboard86
At the time of his marriage, John Phillips’ occupation was described as a Servant who was then living at Hubberton.
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From the Wanganui Herald, dated (Sat) 14th April 1883, page 2: Death Notice:
PHILLIPS - On the 13th inst (April), at his residence, Warrengate Line, John Phillips, aged 66 years. Friends are informed that the Funeral will move from the house at 12.30pm tomorrow (Sunday), arriving at the Matarawa Church at 2 o’clock - Jas, T. Anderson, undertaker, Taupo Quay.
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From the Wanganui Chronicle, dated 10th September 1894 - Death Notices:
DEATH.
Phillips — On the 8th September, 1894, Mary Ann, relict of the late John Phillips, Warrengate Line, aged 77 years.
~~~~~~~~-------------------------------
Until a couple of weeks ago, I’ve not had reason to review the Phillips family but on being told of a recent death of a dear relative, (one of the descendants of “Gert” Phillips’ sister’s family) I was asked to add that information.
My wife and I while in the UK a few years ago toured along the south coast of Wales trying to “absorbed” some of her early genealogical history. Unfortunately, it was one of those last minute impromptu arrangements so we didn’t have our genealogical “kit” with us and being reliant on memory missed out on many places. However in a couple of years time after attending the 75th memorial commemorations for the battle of Crete in May 2016, we’ll take the opportunity to return to the UK and in particular Wales in an attempt to retrace some of her family heritage.
So should you have any early historical information on her Phillips family, we’d dearly love to add it to the collection of facts that would invariably make such a visit more meaningful.
Thanks again – and kind regards
Paul