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Lancashire Lookup Requests / Re: William Brooks - date of death?
« on: Sunday 10 August 25 23:04 BST (UK)  »
Good day to you and thank you for your response.

I have been most fortunate in that I have been able to trace my William Brooks .
he took the Queens shilling and enlisted with the 65th regiment of foot  25th Jan 1851 at the age of 22yrs Along with his brother John who was 20 years old at that time.

William arrived in Wellington aboard the freighter "True Britton".

I have copies of his enlistment etc; his baptism, his marriage and his death certificate. All of this would not have been achieved without the help of members of 'Roots Web'. I am most grateful.

Because I did not quite understand your first message- I was prompted to go to the site's home page and learn more about how best to use it.

THANK YOU again and I wish you well. Cheers.




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Cambridgeshire Lookup Requests / Re: Pvt 2849 William Brooks born Trinity Cambridge ca 1818
« on: Sunday 10 August 25 00:55 BST (UK)  »
Quote from: Jomot on Wednesday 01 September 21 12:12 BST (UK)
Quote from: Koria on Tuesday 31 August 21 22:08 BST (UK)
He was discharged after completion in 1865.


His discharge was 26 Jan 1863, not 1865.   :t/y for correction

He & John were posted to NZ 14 Aug 1852, but John deserted.-
I have been unable to find confirmation of John's desertion.

There is a note against William's medal record saying it was issued to his daughter, Mrs A Allen, 17 Jun 1933. t/y Yes Ani Allen(Allan) was my g/grandmother.

ADDED: William & John are both on the 1851 census at Brompton Barracks, Gilllingham, Kent - William aged 22 & John aged 20, both Privates born Trinity, Cambridge.  What I assume is the Thomas Brooks you mentioned is aged 23 & born Cork, Ireland.   https://www.rootschat.com/links/01qw0/ T/y I was able to follow this up on Trove-https://trove.nla.gov.au/
your help is greatly appreciated Thank you.

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Lancashire Lookup Requests / Re: William Brooks - date of death?
« on: Saturday 09 August 25 23:41 BST (UK)  »
Good morning
Thank you for your comment and suggestion re the moderator.
I am curious to know why you think this is not "My' William Brooks. Would you like to comment further in order for me to understand better. I would really appreciate your response. The journey is long and twisted at times and another person's understanding is always refreshing. cheers and thank you again.

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Lancashire Lookup Requests / Re: William Brooks - date of death?
« on: Saturday 09 August 25 03:09 BST (UK)  »
re:William Brooks2859 ^5th Regiment of Foot.
I have located a copy of the Death Certificate- No 68: for William Brooks 2849 ex 65th regiment of foot  nz. NZ. He died of Dropsy in the Wanganui Public Hospital, New Zealand, July 5th 1865.

I have also located a copy of his marriage certificate No.1 district 292-

0n 12th October 1853 William Brooks Batchelor aged 31yrs married Ruihi Ruihi spinster aged 18yrs in the dwelling house  (for want of a chapel) of Fr. John Steven Pezant, Catholic Priest, resident, at Wanganui. In the presence of Bernard Eustace , the Bridegroom's friend, and Poewa, the Bride's sister.
signed J. St. Pezant,
 There is a footnote: I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that this marriage has been the only one I have solemnized in the year 1853; Wanganui, December 31st 1853 - signed J. St. Pezant, Cath. Pr. Officiating Minister, Catholic Priest. (Both Bride and Groom have signed.)

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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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