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Aurora (Anora) (Honora) Armstrong

F, #3901, b. 1820
Pedigree Link

Family: John Armstrong (b. 1817)

SonJohn Michael Armstrong (b. 1848)
SonGeorge Armstrong (b. 1850)
SonJohn Armstrong (b. 1852)
ChildArmstrong (b. 1854)

Biography

Aurora (Anora) (Honora) Armstrong was born in 1820.1 She and John Armstrong were married.
Aurora (Anora) (Honora) Armstrong had person sources.2 She immigrated to ENG to NZ on the Indus arriving NZ 5/2/1843 on 1 October 1842.1 She was a servant in 1843.

Citations

  1. [S116] various web sites, Shipping Lists
  2. [S145] Shipping Lists, various Personal Database
Family Explorer

Elizabeth Higham

F, #3902, b. 1803, d. 12 September 1882
Pedigree Link

Family: William Askew (b. 21 April 1797, d. 11 September 1873)

SonJohn Askew (b. 24 April 1822, d. 5 July 1823)
SonJohn Askew (b. 1824, d. 9 December 1846)
SonThomas Askew (b. 1827, d. 9 October 1875)
SonWilliam (junior) Askew (b. 1829, d. 1901)
SonGeorge Askew (b. 1831, d. 11 August 1855)
DaughterMary Ann Askew (b. 1834, d. 1886)
SonPeter Askew (b. 1836, d. 1919)
DaughterElizabeth Askew (b. 1838)
SonJoseph Askew (b. 1842, d. 1843)
SonJoseph Askew (b. about 1843, d. 28 November 1855)

Biography

Elizabeth Higham was born in 1803 in Warrington, LANCS, ENG.1,2 She and William Askew were married in 1822 in ENG.2 She died on 12 September 1882, at age ~79, in Riwaka, Nelson, NZ.2
Elizabeth Higham had person sources.3 She immigrated to ENG to NZ on the Indus arriving NZ 5/2/1843 on 1 October 1842.1

Citations

  1. [S116] various web sites, Shipping Lists
  2. [S857] Max D LASH, Nelson Notables 1840-1940
  3. [S145] Shipping Lists, various Personal Database
Family Explorer

Elizabeth Askew

F, #3903, b. 1838

Parents

FatherWilliam Askew (b. 21 April 1797, d. 11 September 1873)
MotherElizabeth Higham (b. 1803, d. 12 September 1882)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Elizabeth Askew was born in 1838.1,2
Elizabeth Askew had person sources.3 She immigrated to ENG to NZ on the Indus arriving NZ 5/2/1843 on 1 October 1842.2

Citations

  1. [S857] Max D LASH, Nelson Notables 1840-1940
  2. [S116] various web sites, Shipping Lists
  3. [S145] Shipping Lists, various Personal Database
Family Explorer

George Askew

M, #3904, b. 1831, d. 11 August 1855

Parents

FatherWilliam Askew (b. 21 April 1797, d. 11 September 1873)
MotherElizabeth Higham (b. 1803, d. 12 September 1882)
Pedigree Link

Biography

George Askew was born in 1831.1,2 He died on 11 August 1855, at age ~24, in Blenheim River, Marlborough, drowned PPA has Wairau River.3,4
PPA Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXVI, 19 October 1932, Page 8
SIX BROTHERS DROWNED A distressing fatality haunted the Askew family. ?No less than six brothers lost their lives by drowning, including the two boatmen. First George and then John
PPA
ASKEW George Marlborough, Wairau River 11 Aug 1855 1855 Boating accident (Master schooner NECROMANCER) Nelson Examiner and NZ Chronicle 18 Aug 1855/21 Nov 1855. George Askew had person sources.5 He immigrated to ENG to NZ on the Indus arriving NZ 5/2/1843 on 1 October 1842.1 He was a boatman with brother John in 1850.

Citations

  1. [S116] various web sites, Shipping Lists
  2. [S857] Max D LASH, Nelson Notables 1840-1940
  3. [S442] NZ Govt. Internal Affairs, index
  4. [S272] Newspapers Past, http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast
  5. [S145] Shipping Lists, various Personal Database
Family Explorer

John Askew

M, #3905, b. 1824, d. 9 December 1846

Parents

FatherWilliam Askew (b. 21 April 1797, d. 11 September 1873)
MotherElizabeth Higham (b. 1803, d. 12 September 1882)
Pedigree Link

Biography

John Askew was born in 1824.1,2 He died on 9 December 1846, at age ~22, in Nelson Bay, Nelson, coroner's inquest 1847.3,4
PPA Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXVI, 19 October 1932, Page 8
SIX BROTHERS DROWNED A distressing fatality haunted the Askew family. ?No less than six brothers lost their lives by drowning, including the two boatmen. First George and then John
PPA
Boating accident Nelson Examiner and NZ Chronicle 12 Dec 1846/21 Nov 1855. John Askew had person sources.5 He immigrated to ENG to NZ on the Indus arriving NZ 5/2/1843 on 1 October 1842.1 He was a wheelwright & joiner in 1843.1 He was a boatman with brother George in 1846.4

Citations

  1. [S116] various web sites, Shipping Lists
  2. [S857] Max D LASH, Nelson Notables 1840-1940
  3. [S1012] Diane WILSON, The Wilson Collection
  4. [S272] Newspapers Past, http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast
  5. [S145] Shipping Lists, various Personal Database
Family Explorer

Joseph Askew

M, #3906, b. 1842, d. 1843

Parents

FatherWilliam Askew (b. 21 April 1797, d. 11 September 1873)
MotherElizabeth Higham (b. 1803, d. 12 September 1882)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Joseph Askew was born in 1842 in LANCS, ENG.1 He died in 1843, at age ~1, in at sea on the Indus.1,2
PPA Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXVI, 19 October 1932, Page 8
SIX BROTHERS DROWNED A distressing fatality haunted the Askew family. ?No less than six brothers lost their lives by drowning, including the two boatmen. First George and then John.

Citations

  1. [S857] Max D LASH, Nelson Notables 1840-1940
  2. [S451] Shipping Lists, Nelson City Council - online Early Settlers database
Family Explorer

Mary Ann Askew

F, #3907, b. 1834, d. 1886

Parents

FatherWilliam Askew (b. 21 April 1797, d. 11 September 1873)
MotherElizabeth Higham (b. 1803, d. 12 September 1882)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Mary Ann Askew was born in 1834.1,2 She died in 1886, at age ~52, in Riwaka, Nelson, age 51.3
Mary Ann Askew had person sources.4 She immigrated to ENG to NZ on the Indus arriving NZ 5/2/1843 on 1 October 1842.2

Citations

  1. [S857] Max D LASH, Nelson Notables 1840-1940
  2. [S116] various web sites, Shipping Lists
  3. [S442] NZ Govt. Internal Affairs, index
  4. [S145] Shipping Lists, various Personal Database
Family Explorer

Peter Askew

M, #3908, b. 1836, d. 1919

Parents

FatherWilliam Askew (b. 21 April 1797, d. 11 September 1873)
MotherElizabeth Higham (b. 1803, d. 12 September 1882)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Peter Askew was born in 1836.1,2 He died in 1919, at age ~83, in Riwaka, Nelson, age 84.3
PPA Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXVI, 19 October 1932, Page 8
SIX BROTHERS DROWNED A distressing fatality haunted the Askew family. ?No less than six brothers lost their lives by drowning, including the two boatmen. First George and then John. Peter Askew had person sources.4 He immigrated to ENG to NZ on the Indus arriving NZ 5/2/1843 on 1 October 1842.1

Citations

  1. [S116] various web sites, Shipping Lists
  2. [S857] Max D LASH, Nelson Notables 1840-1940
  3. [S1012] Diane WILSON, The Wilson Collection
  4. [S145] Shipping Lists, various Personal Database
Family Explorer

Thomas Askew

M, #3909, b. 1827, d. 9 October 1875

Parents

FatherWilliam Askew (b. 21 April 1797, d. 11 September 1873)
MotherElizabeth Higham (b. 1803, d. 12 September 1882)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Thomas Askew was born in 1827.1,2 He and Reubina Rankin were married on 3 July 1849 in Nelson, NZ.3 He died on 9 October 1875, at age ~48, in Croixelles Harbour age 49 drowned.4,3,5
PPA Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXVI, 19 October 1932, Page 8
SIX BROTHERS DROWNED A distressing fatality haunted the Askew family. ?No less than six brothers lost their lives by drowning, including the two boatmen. First George and then John
PPA
CORONER'S INQUEST.
Nelson Evening Mail, Volume X, Issue 278, 19 October 1875, Page 2

PPA Nelson Evening Mail 14/19 Oct 1875/Westport Times 26 Oct 1875

ASKEW Thomas Nelson, Croisilles (Croixelle)s Harbour 08 Oct 1875 1875 49 Accidentally drowned. Thomas Askew had person sources.6 He immigrated to ENG to NZ on the Indus arriving NZ 5/2/1843 on 1 October 1842.1 He was a farm servant & sawyer in 1843.1 He was a boatman, Nelson in 1852.5

Citations

  1. [S116] various web sites, Shipping Lists
  2. [S857] Max D LASH, Nelson Notables 1840-1940
  3. [S272] Newspapers Past, http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast
  4. [S442] NZ Govt. Internal Affairs, index
  5. [S1012] Diane WILSON, The Wilson Collection
  6. [S145] Shipping Lists, various Personal Database
Family Explorer

William Askew

M, #3910, b. 21 April 1797, d. 11 September 1873
Pedigree Link

Family: Elizabeth Higham (b. 1803, d. 12 September 1882)

SonJohn Askew (b. 24 April 1822, d. 5 July 1823)
SonJohn Askew (b. 1824, d. 9 December 1846)
SonThomas Askew (b. 1827, d. 9 October 1875)
SonWilliam (junior) Askew (b. 1829, d. 1901)
SonGeorge Askew (b. 1831, d. 11 August 1855)
DaughterMary Ann Askew (b. 1834, d. 1886)
SonPeter Askew (b. 1836, d. 1919)
DaughterElizabeth Askew (b. 1838)
SonJoseph Askew (b. 1842, d. 1843)
SonJoseph Askew (b. about 1843, d. 28 November 1855)

Biography

William Askew was born on 21 April 1797 in Kenyon, LANCS, ENG.1,2,3 He and Elizabeth Higham were married in 1822 in ENG.2 He died on 11 September 1873, at age 76, in Riwaka, Nelson, NZ.2
William Askew had person sources.4 He immigrated to ENG to NZ on the Indus arriving NZ 5/2/1843 on 1 October 1842.3 He was a wheelwright & joiner in 1843.3 He was a wheelwright, Waimea South, Nelson in 1844.5 He was a ship builder in 1850.2

Citations

  1. [S581] Ruth M ALLAN, Nelson a history of early settlement
  2. [S857] Max D LASH, Nelson Notables 1840-1940
  3. [S116] various web sites, Shipping Lists
  4. [S145] Shipping Lists, various Personal Database
  5. [S554] papers past, Juror list 1844 Nelson
Family Explorer

William (junior) Askew

M, #3911, b. 1829, d. 1901

Parents

FatherWilliam Askew (b. 21 April 1797, d. 11 September 1873)
MotherElizabeth Higham (b. 1803, d. 12 September 1882)
Pedigree Link

Biography

William (junior) Askew was born in 1829.1,2 He died in 1901, at age ~72, in Riwaka, Nelson, age 72.3
PPA Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXVI, 19 October 1932, Page 8
SIX BROTHERS DROWNED A distressing fatality haunted the Askew family. ?No less than six brothers lost their lives by drowning, including the two boatmen. First George and then John. William (junior) Askew had person sources.4 He immigrated to ENG to NZ on the Indus arriving NZ 5/2/1843 on 1 October 1842.1 He was a farm servant in 1843.1

Citations

  1. [S116] various web sites, Shipping Lists
  2. [S857] Max D LASH, Nelson Notables 1840-1940
  3. [S1012] Diane WILSON, The Wilson Collection
  4. [S145] Shipping Lists, various Personal Database
Family Explorer

Isabella

F, #3912, b. 1822
Pedigree Link

Family: John Frederick Ballard (b. 1819)

DaughterEmily Ballard (b. 1848)
DaughterKate Ballard (b. 19 May 1849)
ChildBallard (b. 1851)

Biography

Isabella was born in 1822.1 She and John Frederick Ballard were married.
Isabella had person sources.2 She immigrated to ENG to NZ on the Indus arriving NZ 5/2/1843 on 1 October 1842.1 She was in 1843.

Citations

  1. [S116] various web sites, Shipping Lists
  2. [S145] Shipping Lists, various Personal Database
Family Explorer

John Frederick Ballard

M, #3913, b. 1819
Pedigree Link

Family: Isabella (b. 1822)

DaughterEmily Ballard (b. 1848)
DaughterKate Ballard (b. 19 May 1849)
ChildBallard (b. 1851)

Biography

John Frederick Ballard was born in 1819.1,2 He and Isabella were married.
John Frederick Ballard had person sources.3 He immigrated to ENG to NZ on the Indus arriving NZ 5/2/1843 on 1 October 1842.4 He was a soapmaker & gardener in 1843.4 He was in living Riwaka in 1844.2 He was a soap maker, Waimea South, Nelson in 1844.1

Citations

  1. [S554] papers past, Juror list 1844 Nelson
  2. [S581] Ruth M ALLAN, Nelson a history of early settlement
  3. [S145] Shipping Lists, various Personal Database
  4. [S116] various web sites, Shipping Lists
Family Explorer

Barber

M, #3914

Parents

FatherWalter Barber (b. 1823)
MotherJane (b. 1820)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Barber immigrated to ENG to NZ on the Indus arriving NZ 5/2/1843 1/10/1842. He had person sources.1 He was in 1843.

Citations

  1. [S145] Shipping Lists, various Personal Database
Family Explorer

Jane

F, #3915, b. 1820
Pedigree Link

Family: Walter Barber (b. 1823)

SonBarber
SonJohn Barber (b. 1840)

Biography

Jane was born in 1820. She and Walter Barber were married.
Jane immigrated to ENG to NZ on the Indus arriving NZ 5/2/1843 1/10/1842. She had person sources.1 She was in 1843.

Citations

  1. [S145] Shipping Lists, various Personal Database
Family Explorer

John Barber

M, #3916, b. 1840

Parents

FatherWalter Barber (b. 1823)
MotherJane (b. 1820)
Pedigree Link

Biography

John Barber was born in 1840.
John Barber immigrated to ENG to NZ on the Indus arriving NZ 5/2/1843 1/10/1842. He had person sources.1 He was in 1843.

Citations

  1. [S145] Shipping Lists, various Personal Database
Family Explorer

Walter Barber

M, #3917, b. 1823
Pedigree Link

Family: Jane (b. 1820)

SonBarber
SonJohn Barber (b. 1840)

Biography

Walter Barber was born in 1823.1 He and Jane were married.
Walter Barber had person sources.2 He immigrated to ENG to NZ on the Indus arriving NZ 5/2/1843 on 1 October 1842.1 He was a sawyer in 1843.1

Citations

  1. [S116] various web sites, Shipping Lists
  2. [S145] Shipping Lists, various Personal Database
Family Explorer

Ann

F, #3918, b. 1821
Pedigree Link

Biography

Ann was born in 1821. She and William Bickley were married.
Ann immigrated to ENG to NZ on the Indus arriving NZ 5/2/1843 1/10/1842. She had person sources.1 She was in 1843.

Citations

  1. [S145] Shipping Lists, various Personal Database
Family Explorer

William Bickley

M, #3919, b. 1822
Pedigree Link

Biography

William Bickley was born in 1822. He and Ann were married.
William Bickley immigrated to ENG to NZ on the Indus arriving NZ 5/2/1843 1/10/1842. He had person sources.1 He was a plasterer & bricklayer in 1843.

Citations

  1. [S145] Shipping Lists, various Personal Database
Family Explorer

Benjamin Blick

M, #3920, b. 1841

Parents

FatherThomas Blick (b. 1805)
MotherHannah (b. 1804)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Benjamin Blick was born in 1841.
Benjamin Blick immigrated to ENG to NZ on the Indus arriving NZ 5/2/1843 1/10/1842. He had person sources.1 He was in 1843.

Citations

  1. [S145] Shipping Lists, various Personal Database
Family Explorer

Charles Blick

M, #3921, b. 1829

Parents

FatherThomas Blick (b. 1805)
MotherHannah (b. 1804)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Charles Blick was born in 1829.
Charles Blick immigrated to ENG to NZ on the Indus arriving NZ 5/2/1843 1/10/1842. He had person sources.1 He was a gardener in 1843.

Citations

  1. [S145] Shipping Lists, various Personal Database
Family Explorer

Enoch Blick

M, #3922, b. 1826

Parents

FatherThomas Blick (b. 1805)
MotherHannah (b. 1804)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Enoch Blick was born in 1826.
Enoch Blick immigrated to ENG to NZ on the Indus arriving NZ 5/2/1843 1/10/1842. He had person sources.1 He was a gardener in 1843.

Citations

  1. [S145] Shipping Lists, various Personal Database
Family Explorer

George Blick

M, #3923, b. 1825

Parents

FatherThomas Blick (b. 1805)
MotherHannah (b. 1804)
Pedigree Link

Biography

George Blick was born in 1825.
George Blick immigrated to ENG to NZ on the Indus arriving NZ 5/2/1843 1/10/1842. He had person sources.1 He was a gardener in 1843.

Citations

  1. [S145] Shipping Lists, various Personal Database
Family Explorer

Hannah

F, #3924, b. 1804
Pedigree Link

Family: Thomas Blick (b. 1805)

SonGeorge Blick (b. 1825)
SonEnoch Blick (b. 1826)
SonCharles Blick (b. 1829)
DaughterHannah Blick (b. 1830)
SonWilliam Blick (b. 1834)
SonJames Blick (b. 1838)
SonBenjamin Blick (b. 1841)

Biography

Hannah was born in 1804. She and Thomas Blick were married.
Hannah immigrated to ENG to NZ on the Indus arriving NZ 5/2/1843 1/10/1842. She had person sources.1 She was in 1843.

Citations

  1. [S145] Shipping Lists, various Personal Database
Family Explorer

Hannah Blick

F, #3925, b. 1830

Parents

FatherThomas Blick (b. 1805)
MotherHannah (b. 1804)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Hannah Blick was born in 1830.
Hannah Blick immigrated to ENG to NZ on the Indus arriving NZ 5/2/1843 1/10/1842. She had person sources.1 She was in 1843.

Citations

  1. [S145] Shipping Lists, various Personal Database
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