Thomas Halbert
Thomas Halbert (8 July 1806 – 12 April 1865) was a New Zealand whaler, trader and founding father. He was born in Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England and baptised on 25 December 1814 in Gateshead, Durham, England.
Thomas was the son of William Halbert (1766-1815) and Sarah 1771-1814. William and Sarah Halbert had at least 11 children:
- Sarah Halbert died 1795
- William Halbert born 1792
- Alice Halbert born 1794
- John Halbert 1796-1854
- Sarah Halbert born 1798
- Elizabeth Halbert born 1799
- George Potts Halbert 1802-1851
- Joseph Halbert 1803-1838
- Elizabeth Halbert 1804-1807
- Mary Ann Halbert 1805-1806
- Thomas Halbert 1806-1865
Little is known about Thomas before his emigration to New Zealand
He was the father of Wi Pere and the great-grandfather of Rongowhakaata Halbert.[1]
References
- ↑ Simpson, Elspeth M.; Simpson, K. M. "Thomas Halbert". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved December 2011. Check date values in:
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