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Armed Forces / Re: Thomas Brooks 65th Regiment look-up request
« on: Saturday 04 September 21 23:43 BST (UK)  »
Hello,

An enquiry regarding William Brooks resulted in the following response. A copy of the original is available by emailing Puke ariki.
Anne Eddy

Cheers
Koria

BROOKS, Thomas


Private 65th Regt

Discharge date: 7-Jan-63

Limited engagement term

Town discharged: New Plymouth

Reason for discharge: Intends settling in Taranaki

Character: Good

Discharge Certificate: 07-Feb-63 - Captain Gresson - 09-Feb-63

Notes: Two Good Conduct Badges.

Died 25 Dec 1865. Deceased left a will, all to his wife.

Anne Eddy







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Cambridgeshire Lookup Requests / Re: Pvt 2849 William Brooks born Trinity Cambridge ca 1818
« on: Friday 03 September 21 02:56 BST (UK)  »
Oh my goodness,

I am sorry. You are correct William Brooks discharged after completion of service on Jan 26 1863.

My mistake.

Thank you for the information regarding the census. That is a very welcome piece of information.

My sincere thanks once again,
Cheers
Koria

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Cambridgeshire Lookup Requests / Re: Pvt 2849 William Brooks born Trinity Cambridge ca 1818
« on: Wednesday 01 September 21 11:37 BST (UK)  »
 :) :) :)

I am eternally grateful. Thank you very much.

May you stay forever covid free and all your wishes come true.

cheers
Koria

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Cambridgeshire Lookup Requests / Re: Pvt 2849 William Brooks born Trinity Cambridge ca 1818
« on: Wednesday 01 September 21 04:13 BST (UK)  »
Wow this is so interesting.

Am I able to access the source of this information on-line?

Here is what I have so Far from official sources:

2849  Pvt BROOKS William enlisted 25 Jan 1851 see Trove:
https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1656868458/view
https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1656847564/view
https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1656805684/view
https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1656762706/view
https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1656702974/view
The next link tells me that William, Thomas and James Brooks arrived in new Zealand Aboard the freight ship “True Briton” in Dec 1852
https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1650833535/view

His marriage registration states his age at 12th October 1853 as 31yrs.
His Death certificate states his age at 6th July 1865 as 47yrs.

Cheers Koria

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Cambridgeshire Lookup Requests / Re: Pvt 2849 William Brooks born Trinity Cambridge ca 1818
« on: Tuesday 31 August 21 22:08 BST (UK)  »
Hi Rosie,
It is possible he was married before he enlisted in 1851. He may have left a wife behind when he came to New Zealand in 1852 perhaps. I think however this is unlikely.

He did however marry a Maori lady when he was in active service in New Zealand in 1853. He was discharged after completion in 1865.

Thank you for taking the time to answer my post.

I cannot work out why his place of birth is stated as being "Trinity Cambridge" .. It does not seem to exist. There is another soldier - James/John Brooks 2850 with the same birth place. No information regarding him either.

cheers
Koria

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Cambridgeshire Lookup Requests / Pvt 2849 William Brooks born Trinity Cambridge ca 1818
« on: Tuesday 31 August 21 15:57 BST (UK)  »
 :D I am seeking birth/baptismal details of William Brooks. Enlisted in 65th Regiment 1851.

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New Zealand Completed Requests / Re: McDONALD MINE, Waikokowai, articles plse.
« on: Thursday 12 August 21 00:52 BST (UK)  »

This is a difficult one. At least I have found mention of the McDonald Mine.

https://www.archway.archives.govt.nz/SimpleSearchResults.do

Cheers
Koria

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New Zealand Completed Requests / Re: Wellington Archives lookup please - William Foote
« on: Wednesday 11 August 21 23:51 BST (UK)  »
Hello again

So sorry I didn't read your post properly. You have already been to archway I see.
My apologies
Cheers
Koria

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New Zealand Completed Requests / Re: Wellington Archives lookup please - William Foote
« on: Wednesday 11 August 21 23:43 BST (UK)  »
Hello.

There are some digitals downloads available here for William Foote:
https://www.archway.archives.govt.nz/SimpleSearchResults.do
cheers
Koria

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