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Family Group Record for James Hardman

 

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Husband: James Hardman

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          Born: 1828 - Alrewas, Fradley, Staffordshire, England

    Christened: 28 Sep 1828 - Alrewas Parish, Fradley, Staffordshire, England

          Died: 29 Sep 1908 - Paeroa, New Zealand

        Buried: 1 Oct 1908 - Shortland Cemetery, Thames, New Zealand

        Father: John Hardman (Abt 1800-1884)

        Mother: Ann HACKETT (Abt 1800-1884)

      Marriage: 22 Apr 1862                     Place: High Street, Auckland,

                 New Zealand

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Events

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      1. Departed Ireland: Aboard "Robert Lowe", 7 Sep 1860, Queenstown, Cork,

      Southern Ireland. 2nd Battalion of the 14th Regiment

 

 

      2. Arrival in Auckland: Aboard "Robert Lowe", 29 Nov 1860, Auckland.

      Vessel: ROBERT LOWE Captain's name: Congatton Port of departure: Cork

      Date of arrival: November 29, 1860 Port of arrival: Auckland Vessel type:

      Ship Tonnage: 1049 Notes: WITH TROOPS 14 REGIMENT, 2ND BATTALION,..9

      WOMEN...8 CHILDREN Source: Southern Cross 30/11/1860 & 04/12/1860

 

 

      3. 1841 Census: County Census, 1841, Whittington, Near Lichfield,

      Staffordshire, England. RG No HO107 Piece 976 Book 26 Folio 22 Page 2

      Park Lane, Whittington

      John HARDMAN, M, 40, born Staffordhire

      Ann HARDMAN, F, 40, born Staffordhire

      James HARDMAN, M, 14, born Staffordhire

      John HARDMAN, M, 8, born Staffordhire

      Edward HARDMAN, M, 1, born Staffordhire

      Ann HARDMAN, F, 10, born Staffordhire

      Emma HARDMAN, F, 4, born Staffordhire

     

 

 

      4. Army Service: New Zealand and Australia, 1860-1867. Member of 2nd

      Batallion of 14th Regiment and 65 Regiment

 

 

      5. Dedwood Roll: Auckland Provincial Government Gazette, 1870. Allotments

      31, 42, estimated value 87 Pounds. One allotment was off Karaganhake

      Road, Auckland

 

 

      6. He resided at Edward Street, Auckland, New Zealand on 29 Apr 1863.

      Information on Catherine Birth Certificate.

 

 

      7. Discharged from Army: Regimental No 221, 7 Sep 1868.

 

 

      8. Electoral Roll: Miner of Richmond Street, Thames, 1881, Coromandel

      Electorate.

 

 

      9. Roll of Honour: New Zealand Resident Roll of Honour, 1902.

 

 

      10. 1903 & 1904 Directory: Post Office Directory, 1903-1904, Hill Street,

      Thames (Residence). A Miner

 

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   Wife: Mary Palmer

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          Born: Abt 1839 - Tavistock, Devon, England

    Christened:

          Died: 1 Aug 1902 - Thames, , , New Zealand

        Buried: 2 Aug 1902 - Shortland Cemetery Thames, New Zealand

        Father: David Palmer (          -          )

        Mother:

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Events

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      1. Electoral Roll: Bay of Plenty Electorate (Women), 1893, Residence:

      Hill Street, Thames. No 1219, Occupation Domestic.

 

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Children

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1  F  Catherine Annie Hardman

          Born: 21 Apr 1863 - Auckland, New Zealand

    Christened:

          Died: 9 Nov 1918 - Ponsonby, Auckland, New Zealand

        Buried: 11 Nov 1918 - Waikumete Cemetery, Auckland, New Zealand

        Spouse: John Thomas Vercoe (1860-1925)

    Marr. Date: 15 Aug 1881 - Thames, New Zealand

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2  M  James Edward Hardman

          Born: 5 Dec 1864 - Auckland, New Zealand

    Christened:

          Died: 29 Dec 1938 - Thames, , , New Zealand

        Buried: 1938 - Shortland Cemetery, Thames, New Zealand

        Spouse: Elizabeth Daykin (Abt 1866-1918)

    Marr. Date: 21 Feb 1883 - Thames, , , New Zealand

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3  F  Mary Jane Hardman

          Born: 11 Jun 1866 - Auckland, New Zealand

    Christened:

          Died: 29 Jul 1935 - Paeroa, New Zealand

        Buried:

        Spouse: Thomas Rolton (1855-1927)

    Marr. Date: 1880 - Thames, , , New Zealand

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4  F  Elizabeth Sarah Hardman

          Born: 4 Sep 1868 - Auckland, New Zealand

    Christened:

          Died: 26 Apr 1872 - Thames, , , New Zealand

        Buried: 28 Apr 1872 - Shortland Cemetery Thames, New Zealand

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5  M  William David Hardman

          Born: 1 Jun 1870

    Christened:

          Died: 22 May 1872 - Thames, , , New Zealand

        Buried: 24 May 1872 - Shortland Cemetery Thames, New Zealand

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6  M  David John Hardman

          Born: 29 May 1872 - Shortland, Thames, New Zealand

    Christened:

          Died: 31 Jan 1921 - Dominion Road, Auckland

        Buried: 2 Feb 1921 - Purewa Cemetery, Auckland, New Zealand

        Spouse: Emily Jane Peterson (          -1921)

    Marr. Date: 8 Oct 1903 - Kuaotunu, Coromandel, New Zealand

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7  F  Annie Elizabeth Hardman

          Born: 9 Oct 1874 - Shortland, Thames, New Zealand

    Christened:

          Died: 15 Sep 1889 - Thames, , , New Zealand

        Buried: 16 Sep 1889 - Shortland Cemetery Thames, New Zealand

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8  M  Ernest Palmer Hardman

          Born: 16 Mar 1877 - Thames, , , New Zealand

    Christened:

          Died: 10 Sep 1934 - Thames, , , New Zealand

        Buried: 12 Sep 1934 - Paeroa Cemetery, Paeroa, New Zealand

        Spouse: Margaret Bridget Whelan (          -1951)

    Marr. Date: 1903

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9  F  Sarah Emily Hardman

          Born: 18 Dec 1879 - Thames, , , New Zealand

    Christened:

          Died: 28 Nov 1941 - Rotorua, New Zealand

        Buried:

        Spouse: Charles Frederick West (1873-1934)

    Marr. Date: 15 Jun 1904 - Thames, , , New Zealand

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10  M  Edwin John Hardman

          Born: 2 Jan 1883 - Thames, , , New Zealand

    Christened:

          Died: 31 Jul 1934 - Auckland, New Zealand

        Buried: 2 Aug 1934 - Purewa Cemetery, Auckland, New Zealand

        Spouse: Mabel Eveline Peterson (1875-          )

    Marr. Date: 1907 - Kuaotunu, Coromandel, New Zealand

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General Notes (Husband)

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Their last known address in England, which was found in James HARDMAN'S family

bible was Poke Lane, Whittington, near Litchfield, in Staffordshire.

 

Came to New Zealand with 2nd Battalion in 1860 on the "Robert Lowe".

Married Mary Palmer in 1862 at the residence of Mr & Mrs Gleeson.

 

He arrived in Auckland 28 Nov 1860 with the 2nd  Battalion of the 14th

Regiment, about 500 foot soldiers, on the "Robert Lowe" under the command of

Lieu Colonel Sir J E Alexander, and was stationed at Auckland.

 

Previous to leaving Ireland he was stationed at Mullinger and Cavagh Camp and

was paid one penny a day. At the 30 Sep 1861 he was stationed at Camp Otahuhu

and between 1 Oct and 31 Dec he was moved to "Pokinhoe" (sic) probably  Pokeno.

During the period of 1 April 1862 - 30 Jun 1862 he seems to have spent a day in

hospital, either Regimental or General. Also during this time he was married-

22 April 1862.

 

He was discharged 7 Sep 1868. Regimental No 221. In a List of Officers and

Soldiers entitled to the New Zealand Medal (2nd Batt 14th Regiment) his rank is

shown as Private. It reads:-                 Employed on Active Service in the

Field from Jan 1861 including either the Waitara Campaign and Actions; Waikato

Campaign and Actions of Koheroa, Paparata; Wanganui Campaign and Actions of

Rutuki, Patahi, Otapawa or Waikoko.

Details from Pay & Muster Rolls(From National Archives)

- 4-6/1862

-Otahuhu, Napier, 4-6/64, attached to 65 Regt.

-Napier, 7-9/64

-Province of Auckland (detachment), 10-12/64

-Napier, Hawkes Bay, Auckland & Otahuhu 12/64

-Auckland & New Zealand, 1/65-9/66

-NZ & Australia, 10-12/66

-Australian Colonies, 1-6/97

-Australia 7-12/67

 

In the "Thames Reunion Book" 1913, they ask for people who are classed as early

settlers and J Hardman is recorded as coming to Thames in 1867. Page 7.

 

Death entry details gave his length of time in NZ as 49 years.

 

Buried in Plot 2096, Shortland Cemetery, Thames

 

In "Star" 29 September 1908: On 29 Sep at Paeroa, James Hardman, widow of Mary

Hardman, father of  Mesdames T. Rolton, Vercoe & West, aged  80years.  **and 30

September 1908

 

Memorium in NZ Herald:

"In loving memory of our dear Parents James Hardman who died September 29 1908

and Mary Hardman who died August 1st 1902.  Inserted by their loving family."

 

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General Notes (Wife)

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Arrived in Auckland about 1860, query that she came out as a servant for

?Gleesons.There is a servant on a ship from Melbourne 1859 that arrives Otago,

age given as 18, does this then match up with fact that marriage venue was

GLEESON residence Auckland??

 

In "Star" Newspaper: 2 August 1902, On 1 Aug at Thames, Mary Hardman, wife of

James Hardman, aged 63years.

 

In "Star" Newspaper: 1 August 1903: In memorium for Mary Hardman, died 1 Aug

1902 at Thames

 

In "Herald"  Newspaper: 1 August 1904: In memorium for Mrs Hardman, died 1 Aug

1902 at Thames, from sons, David and Edwin

 

(Two freeBMd entries for births abt 1840 at Tavistock checked and father is not

David)

 

 

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Notes (Marriage)

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Intention to Marry:

First completed 20/3/1862. James, 30, a Sawyer, Mary, 23,  a domestic servant;

both single. Time at residence: Grey Street, Auckland given as 15 months.

Marriage place was given as St Matthews Church, Auckland. (page 10/1172)

Second completed 22 April 1862, marriage place given as house of Mrs Gleeson,

Union Street, Auckland, Rev John Warren. Certificate dated 22 April. (page

10/1199)

 

Info on Marriage Certificate:

Marriage performed at John Gleeson's Residence.( Folio 00118)

 

The officiating Minister (or Registrar) was John Warren, and witnesses were

Henry Gormily (sic) who made his mark with an X, and Bridget Corland.