NZ pre 1846

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Person Page 321

John Roots

M, #8001, b. 1801
Pedigree Link

Family: Mary (b. 1805)

SonJoseph Bridgman Roots (b. 1837)
DaughterMary Roots (b. 1840)

Biography

John Roots was born in 1801 in ENG.1,2,3,4,5 He and Mary were married.
122. John Roots had person sources.6 He immigrated to ENG to NZ on the Slains Castle arriving NZ 25/1/1841 on 14 September 1840.7 He was a Gardener & Cowman in 1841. He was a ginger beer maker Thorndon Flat in 1842.1 He was a gingerbeer merchant, Wellington in 1843.4

Citations

  1. [S314]
  2. [S308] The Birth of a City Wellington 1840 - 1843
  3. [S723] Tawa Flat and the Old Porirua Road
  4. [S325]
  5. [S431] Shipping Lists
  6. [S145] various Personal Database
  7. [S116] Shipping Lists

Mary

F, #8002, b. 1805
Pedigree Link

Family: John Roots (b. 1801)

SonJoseph Bridgman Roots (b. 1837)
DaughterMary Roots (b. 1840)

Biography

Mary was born in 1805 in ENG.1 She and John Roots were married.
Mary immigrated to ENG to NZ on the Slains Castle arriving NZ 25/1/1841 14/9/1840.2 122. She had person sources.3 She was in 1841.

Citations

  1. [S723] Tawa Flat and the Old Porirua Road
  2. [S116] Shipping Lists
  3. [S145] various Personal Database

Joseph Bridgman Roots

M, #8003, b. 1837

Parents

FatherJohn Roots (b. 1801)
MotherMary (b. 1805)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Joseph Bridgman Roots was born in 1837 in ENG.1 He and Reid were married.
Joseph Bridgman Roots immigrated to ENG to NZ on the Slains Castle arriving NZ 25/1/1841 14/9/1840. 122
Wellington cricket rep 1862 ACHT. He had person sources.2 He was in 1841.

Citations

  1. [S723] Tawa Flat and the Old Porirua Road
  2. [S145] various Personal Database

Mary Roots

F, #8004, b. 1840

Parents

FatherJohn Roots (b. 1801)
MotherMary (b. 1805)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Mary Roots was born in 1840.1 She and Feist were married.
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possibly died young and another daughter named Mary born in NZ and died abt 1873 in the Waingawa River. Mary Roots had person sources.2 She immigrated to ENG to NZ on the Slains Castle arriving NZ 25/1/1841 on 14 September 1840.1 She was in 1841.

Citations

  1. [S431] Shipping Lists
  2. [S145] various Personal Database

John Schmidt

M, #8005, b. 1783
Pedigree Link

Family:

DaughterEliza Schmidt+ (b. about 1808, d. 21 August 1870)
DaughterSarah Schmidt (b. 1817)
DaughterMary Ann Schmidt (b. 1819)
DaughterMartha Schmidt (b. 1821)

Biography

John Schmidt was born in 1783.1
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travelled to Nelson with three daughters , no wife?
1845 went to Adelaide Australia with two of the three daughters. John Schmidt had person sources.2 He immigrated to ENG to NZ on the Slains Castle arriving NZ 25/1/1841 on 14 September 1840.1 He was a Painter in 1841.1 He emigrated from Nelson to Adelaide (arriving 21 sep) on the Palmyra in September 1845.3

Citations

  1. [S116] Shipping Lists
  2. [S145] various Personal Database
  3. [S751] South Australian Register, Wednesday 24 September 1845

Sarah Schmidt

F, #8006, b. 1817

Parents

FatherJohn Schmidt (b. 1783)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Sarah Schmidt was born in 1817.
Sarah Schmidt immigrated to ENG to NZ on the Slains Castle arriving NZ 25/1/1841 14/9/1840. 122. She had person sources.1 She was a Sempstress in 1841.

Citations

  1. [S145] various Personal Database

Mary Ann Schmidt

F, #8007, b. 1819

Parents

FatherJohn Schmidt (b. 1783)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Mary Ann Schmidt was born in 1819.1 She and William Tulett were married on 25 July 1843 in Wesleyan Chapel, Wellington.2
122. Mary Ann Schmidt had person sources.3 She immigrated to ENG to NZ on the Slains Castle arriving NZ 25/1/1841 on 14 September 1840.1 She was a Sempstress in 1841.1 She emigrated from Nelson to Adelaide (arriving 21 sep) on the Palmyra in September 1845.4

Citations

  1. [S116] Shipping Lists
  2. [S912] Marriage Register 1841-1862 Wesley methodist Church Wellington
  3. [S145] various Personal Database
  4. [S751] South Australian Register, Wednesday 24 September 1845

Martha Schmidt

F, #8008, b. 1821

Parents

FatherJohn Schmidt (b. 1783)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Martha Schmidt was born in 1821.
Martha Schmidt immigrated to ENG to NZ on the Slains Castle arriving NZ 25/1/1841 14/9/1840. 122. She had person sources.1 She was a Sempstress in 1841. She emigrated from Nelson to Adelaide (arriving 21 sep) on the Palmyra in September 1845.2

Citations

  1. [S145] various Personal Database
  2. [S751] South Australian Register, Wednesday 24 September 1845

Mary Sharpe

F, #8009, b. 1820

Biography

Mary Sharpe was born in 1820.
Mary Sharpe immigrated to ENG to NZ on the Slains Castle arriving NZ 25/1/1841 14/9/1840. 122. She had person sources.1 She was a Servant in 1841.

Citations

  1. [S145] various Personal Database

Harriet Sharpe

F, #8010, b. 1825

Biography

Harriet Sharpe was born in 1825.
Harriet Sharpe immigrated to ENG to NZ on the Slains Castle arriving NZ 25/1/1841 14/9/1840. 122. She had person sources.1 She was a Servant in 1841.

Citations

  1. [S145] various Personal Database

Charles Henry Squib

M, #8011, b. about 1801
Pedigree Link

Family: Elizabeth (b. 1804)

DaughterAnne Sophia Squibb+ (b. 1825, d. about 1844)
DaughterMargaret Squib (b. 1826, d. 21 August 1842)
DaughterAdelaide Squibb (b. 1832, d. 7 October 1863)
DaughterAmelia Emma Squibb (b. 1834)
DaughterCharlotte Squibb (b. 1837)
SonSquibb (b. 11 February 1843)

Biography

Charles Henry Squib was born about 1801 in LON, ENG.1,2,3 He and Elizabeth were married about 1824 in ENG.1
Charles was described as "a very short man" by the Rev. Dr. Watkin of Melbourne when he wrote ANCIENT WELLINGTON, Great Men.
Charles married Elizabeth in England when he was 23 and she was 21. They had 6 daughters before they emigrated to New Zealand on the SLAINS CASTLE
An article in the "New Zealand Gazette and Wellington Spectator" dated 21 December 1842 reads:
DIED - At *Akaroa, after a lingering illness of 14 days, caused by the accidental catching of her clothes by fire; Margaret Michell, daughter of Mr Charles Henry Squibb, **tallow-chandler, formerly of London, now of Wellngton. PECK. Charles Henry Squib had person sources.4 He immigrated to ENG to NZ on the Slains Castle arriving NZ 25/1/1841 on 14 September 1840.5 He was a Measure Maker in 1841.5 He was a crier in 1843.2

Citations

  1. [S704] web site extensive trees
  2. [S325]
  3. [S431] Shipping Lists
  4. [S145] various Personal Database
  5. [S116] Shipping Lists

Elizabeth

F, #8012, b. 1804
Pedigree Link

Family: Charles Henry Squib (b. about 1801)

DaughterAnne Sophia Squibb+ (b. 1825, d. about 1844)
DaughterMargaret Squib (b. 1826, d. 21 August 1842)
DaughterAdelaide Squibb (b. 1832, d. 7 October 1863)
DaughterAmelia Emma Squibb (b. 1834)
DaughterCharlotte Squibb (b. 1837)
SonSquibb (b. 11 February 1843)

Biography

Elizabeth was born in 1804. She and Charles Henry Squib were married about 1824 in ENG.1
Elizabeth immigrated to ENG to NZ on the Slains Castle arriving NZ 25/1/1841 14/9/1840. 122. She had person sources.2 She was in 1841.

Citations

  1. [S704] web site extensive trees
  2. [S145] various Personal Database

Anne Sophia Squibb

F, #8013, b. 1825, d. about 1844

Parents

FatherCharles Henry Squib (b. about 1801)
MotherElizabeth (b. 1804)
Pedigree Link

Family: William Edward Vincent (b. 17 September 1823, d. 22 November 1861)

DaughterAgnes Anne Vincent (b. about 21 November 1844, d. about 1928)
SonHenry Vincent (b. about 4 September 1846, d. about 7 August 1925)
DaughterFlora Anna Vincent (b. about 26 April 1848, d. 1854)
SonFrank Walter Vincent (b. about 3 April 1850, d. 18 February 1903)
SonArthur E Vincent (b. about 1852, d. 18 July 1911)
SonWilliam A Vincent (b. about 23 September 1854, d. about 1 January 1920)
DaughterAnn Sophia Vincent (b. 15 July 1856)
SonSydney Herbert Vincent (b. about 2 December 1859, d. 23 April 1933)
DaughterEmily Matilda Vincent (b. 15 July 1861, d. about 1920)

Biography

Anne Sophia Squibb was born in 1825 in LON, ENG.1 She and William Edward Vincent were married on 1 July 1844 in Wesleyan Chapel, Wellington, NZ.1,2 She died about 1844 in Wellington, NZ, brain disease.3,1
MARRIED - At the Wesleyan Chapel, Manners-street, on Monday last, the 1st instant, Mr W. E. Vincent, Printer of Wellington, to Miss Anne Sophia Squibb
Same day, Mr. Stephen Pilcher, of Wellington, to Miss Bennett Hook
There was an 18 year old daughter of Charles Henry Squibb who died in 1843 of a brain disease BUT this is the only daughter that fits the description, however, this Anne Sophia was reported to have married William Edward Vincent and gone to Salt Lake City with him later . . ??
UPDATE: WILLIAM IS ON THE BURGESS ROLL OF WELLINGTON IN 1843, THE YEAR ANNIE DIED, SO Anne COULD HAVE MARRIED HIM AND HE LATER REMARRIED AND WENT TO UTAH
Wiliam was a fellow passenger on the SLAINS CASTLE as a 17 year old PECK
child Flora Anna VINCENT born 1848 ? but who was mother?

above all confusing were there two Anne Sophia SQUIBBs ?? Anne Sophia Squibb had person sources.4 She immigrated to ENG to NZ on the Slains Castle arriving NZ 25/1/1841 on 14 September 1840.5

Citations

  1. [S704] web site extensive trees
  2. [S912] Marriage Register 1841-1862 Wesley methodist Church Wellington
  3. [S538] Early Wellington
  4. [S145] various Personal Database
  5. [S116] Shipping Lists

Nathaniel Vincent

M, #8014, b. 1826, d. 1881
Pedigree Link

Biography

Nathaniel Vincent was born in 1826 in ENG.1 He and Amelia Emma Squibb were married in 1853 in NZ.1 He died in 1881, at age ~55, in NZ.1
Previously had parents as Thomas and Anna Muddle CANNEY with source PECK
but RAHO says not part of family.

Citations

  1. [S704] web site extensive trees

Amelia Emma Squibb

F, #8015, b. 1834

Parents

FatherCharles Henry Squib (b. about 1801)
MotherElizabeth (b. 1804)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Amelia Emma Squibb was born in 1834 in LON, ENG.1 She and Nathaniel Vincent were married in 1853 in NZ.1
122. Amelia Emma Squibb had person sources.2 She immigrated to ENG to NZ on the Slains Castle arriving NZ 25/1/1841 on 14 September 1840.1 She was in 1841.

Citations

  1. [S704] web site extensive trees
  2. [S145] various Personal Database

Charlotte Squibb

F, #8016, b. 1837

Parents

FatherCharles Henry Squib (b. about 1801)
MotherElizabeth (b. 1804)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Charlotte Squibb was born in 1837 in LON, ENG.1
122. Charlotte Squibb had person sources.2 She immigrated to ENG to NZ on the Slains Castle arriving NZ 25/1/1841 on 14 September 1840.3 She was in 1841.

Citations

  1. [S704] web site extensive trees
  2. [S145] various Personal Database
  3. [S116] Shipping Lists

Elizabeth Harriet Squibb

F, #8017, b. 1822

Biography

Elizabeth Harriet Squibb was born in 1822.
Elizabeth Harriet Squibb immigrated to ENG to NZ on the Slains Castle arriving NZ 25/1/1841 14/9/1840. 122. She had person sources.1 She was a Servant in 1841.

Citations

  1. [S145] various Personal Database

Margaret Squib

F, #8018, b. 1826, d. 21 August 1842

Parents

FatherCharles Henry Squib (b. about 1801)
MotherElizabeth (b. 1804)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Margaret Squib was born in 1826 in LON, ENG.1,2 She and Alfred Michel were married on 11 July 1842 in Wellington, NZ.3,4 She died on 21 August 1842, at age ~16, in Akaroa, NZ.1,2
DIED - At *Akaroa, after a lingering illness of 14 days, caused by the accidental catching of her clothes by fire; Margaret Michell, daughter of Mr Charles Henry Squibb, **tallow-chandler, formerly of London, now of Wellngton. PECK

PPA New Zealand Gazette and Wellington Spectator, Volume III, Issue 158, 13 July 1842, Page 2
Married By, the Rev. J. Macfarlane, on the 11th instant; Mr. George Thorn formerly of Montrose, to Margaret, daughter of Mr. Peter Clarke, formerly of Leith, both now of Wellington. . Same day Mr. James Bishop, formerly of London now of Wellington ; to Elizabeth Wakarehu, a native of New Zealand... . . . On the 11th instant Monsieur Alfred Michell, of.Chuss (Pay de dome,) France, now: of. Akaroa, to Margaret Squib, daughter of Charles Henry Squib, EsqJ, formerly of London, now of Wellington. Margaret Squib had person sources.5 She immigrated to ENG to NZ on the Slains Castle arriving NZ 25/1/1841 on 14 September 1840.6 She was a Servant in 1841.6

Citations

  1. [S704] web site extensive trees
  2. [S544] French Akaroa
  3. [S442] index
  4. [S272] http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast
  5. [S145] various Personal Database
  6. [S116] Shipping Lists

James Stevens

M, #8019, b. 1816
Pedigree Link

Biography

James Stevens was born in 1816. He and Margaret were married.
James Stevens immigrated to ENG to NZ on the Slains Castle arriving NZ 25/1/1841 14/9/1840. Cook on voyage 122
possibly living otago 1847 EOL. He had person sources.1 He was a Smith in 1841.

Citations

  1. [S145] various Personal Database

Margaret

F, #8020, b. 1815
Pedigree Link

Biography

Margaret was born in 1815. She and James Stevens were married.
Margaret immigrated to ENG to NZ on the Slains Castle arriving NZ 25/1/1841 14/9/1840. 122. She had person sources.1 She was in 1841.

Citations

  1. [S145] various Personal Database

John Stewart

M, #8021, b. 1816

Biography

John Stewart was born in 1816.1
122. John Stewart had person sources.2 He immigrated to ENG to NZ on the Slains Castle arriving NZ 25/1/1841 on 14 September 1840.1 He was an Agriculturist in 1841.1

Citations

  1. [S116] Shipping Lists
  2. [S145] various Personal Database

Thomas Susans

M, #8022, b. 1793, d. 1850
Pedigree Link

Family: Elizabeth (b. 1801, d. 1840)

SonJohn Susans (b. 1828)
DaughterAnn Susans+ (b. 1830, d. 6 September 1902)
DaughterSarah Susans (b. 1833, d. October 1841)
DaughterSouters Susans (b. 1834)
SonDaniel Susans (b. 1836, d. 1917)

Biography

Thomas Susans was born in 1793 in Kent, ENG.1,2 He and Elizabeth were married. He died in 1850, at age ~57, in NZ.2
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note LEW has wife of Thos SUSAN died 1840 childbirth. Thomas Susans had person sources.3 He immigrated to ENG to NZ on the Slains Castle arriving NZ 25/1/1841 on 14 September 1840.1 He was an Agricultural Labourer in 1841.1

Citations

  1. [S116] Shipping Lists
  2. [S843] http://www.geni.com
  3. [S145] various Personal Database

Elizabeth

F, #8023, b. 1801, d. 1840
Pedigree Link

Family: Thomas Susans (b. 1793, d. 1850)

SonJohn Susans (b. 1828)
DaughterAnn Susans+ (b. 1830, d. 6 September 1902)
DaughterSarah Susans (b. 1833, d. October 1841)
DaughterSouters Susans (b. 1834)
SonDaniel Susans (b. 1836, d. 1917)

Biography

Elizabeth was born in 1801.1 She and Thomas Susans were married. She died in 1840, at age ~39, in Wellington, NZ, in childbirth.2
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died in childbirth? 1840? Wellington. Elizabeth had person sources.3 She immigrated to ENG to NZ on the Slains Castle arriving NZ 25/1/1841 on 14 September 1840.1

Citations

  1. [S116] Shipping Lists
  2. [S538] Early Wellington
  3. [S145] various Personal Database

John Susans

M, #8024, b. 1828

Parents

FatherThomas Susans (b. 1793, d. 1850)
MotherElizabeth (b. 1801, d. 1840)
Pedigree Link

Biography

John Susans was born in 1828.
John Susans immigrated to ENG to NZ on the Slains Castle arriving NZ 25/1/1841 14/9/1840. 122. He had person sources.1 He was in 1841.

Citations

  1. [S145] various Personal Database

Ann Susans

F, #8025, b. 1830, d. 6 September 1902

Parents

FatherThomas Susans (b. 1793, d. 1850)
MotherElizabeth (b. 1801, d. 1840)
Pedigree Link

Family: William (PACKHAM) Peckham (b. 1825, d. 25 April 1881)

SonWilliam Peckham (b. about 1850, d. about 1926)
DaughterPolly Peckham (b. about 1851, d. 22 April 1889)
DaughterLizzie Peckham (b. about 1852, d. 18 July 1891)
SonDaniel Peckham (b. 1855, d. 12 April 1921)
SonJohn Peckham (b. 30 March 1856, d. 14 July 1881)
DaughterCaroline Peckham (b. 1857, d. 1921)
SonJames Peckham (b. about 1860)
SonThomas Peckham (b. about 1865, d. December 1887)
SonCharles Peckham (b. 12 September 1869, d. 3 May 1949)

Biography

Ann Susans was born in 1830 in Kent, ENG.1 She and William (PACKHAM) Peckham were married on 22 August 1848 in Wellington, NZ.1 She and George Mudgway were married in 1892 in Wellington, NZ.1 She died on 6 September 1902, at age ~72, in Lower Hutt, Wellington, NZ.1
Ann married William Peckham in Wellington when she was 18 and he was 23. They had 14 children.
In 1881 when William was 55 and Ann was 51, William drowned in an accident (read his notes)
11 years later Ann remarried to George Mudgway. She was then 62 and George was 76
Ann died 13 months before George PECK. Ann Susans had person sources.2 She immigrated to ENG to NZ on the Slains Castle arriving NZ 25/1/1841 on 14 September 1840.3 She was in 1841.

Citations

  1. [S704] web site extensive trees
  2. [S145] various Personal Database
  3. [S116] Shipping Lists