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  1. Albert Edward William Ward: Birth: 27 Jun 1872 in St Asph St Christchurch,New Zealand. Death: 2 Aug 1927 in 58 Cleveland St,Christchurch,New Zealand

  2. Charles Arthur Ward: Birth: 24 Feb 1874 in Christchurch ,Canterbury,New Zealand,. Death: 1 Apr 1914 in 374 Madras St, Christchurch, New Zealand

  3. George Frederick Ward: Birth: 4 Sep 1875 in Christchurch ,Canterbury,New Zealand,. Death: 5 Jul 1951 in Christchurch ,Canterbury,New Zealand,

  4. William Joseph Ward: Birth: 20 Aug 1878 in Christchurch ,Canterbury,New Zealand,. Death: 28 Dec 1958 in Langford House,Christchurch,New Zealand

  5. Mary Rebecca Ward: Birth: 27 Sep 1880 in St Albans,Christchurch,New Zealand. Death: 1950 in Christchurch, New Zealand.

  6. Beatrice Louisa Ward: Birth: 12 Oct 1882 in St Albans,Christchurch,New Zealand. Death: 19 Jul 1962 in Christchurch, New Zealand.

  7. Eva Martha Ward: Birth: 15 Aug 1884 in St Albans,Christchurch,New Zealand. Death: 5 Aug 1962 in 562 Ferry Road Christchurch,New Zealand

  8. Ransom Garbutt Ward: Birth: 14 Jun 1887 in St Albans,Christchurch,New Zealand. Death: in Wellington,North Island,New Zealand

  9. Herbert Te Rangi Ward: Birth: 2 Jul 1889 in Manchester Street, Christchurch,New Zealand. Death: 30 Jun 1962 in Christchurch, New Zealand.


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a. Note:   Taken from the "The Southern Cross " Newspaper page 2 column 3 Sept 4th 1863 FOREIGN. ---------- Kate, barque, 346 tons, Sherlock, from Sydney. Passengers--Cabin ;II. Luisson, Mrs Morey and 8 children. Mr and Mrs Martin and 8 children and servant, Mr H K Drury, Mr J O'Loughlin, Mr Abbot, Dr Prako, Ensign Coulter. Steerage: Robert Ayers,Abraham Abraham,Daniel Buckley, John Brown, William A Butt, Eugene Barthlemy, Walter Cresthwaite, Theodore Clifton, Henry Cooper, Samuel W Davis, Michael Dillon, Henriques DeLeon, James Dellirsch, John Fitzpatrick, John Flood,R Griffin, John Glynn, Martin Gleeson, John Haywood,Chas E Hime, Ellis Harris,John H Harcourt, F Jones,Wm Johns, Chas G Jones, Chas Knight, John Kenny,Wm Kelly, Ed King, Geo Loder, Geo Lock, Geo Lee,, Chas Lynch, James Moses, Thos Moody, Imph Neville,Henry Morton, Wm Murray, Wn Meredith, Jas McBride, Wm Thos Newton, Walter Newbound, William Nelson,Imph John O'Neill, Wm Orr, John Penfold, Richard Quam,William Ryan, Richard Redd, Arch Stewart, Richard and Joseph Savage, George Squib, Henry Jas and Chas Smith, Wm Sarker, Austin Thynne, Thos Willis, Edward Wyatt, Wm Ward, Ed Webster, Jno Williams, Walter M Young, Thomas Wooster, Patrick Casey, John MCatchen, James Meacle, Ed J Uphan, John Hill, J C Brown, Frank Buckhart, Henry Cooper, Henry Condron, Chas Dodd, Henry Elsey, Edward King, Richard Lilly, Thos McLelland, Jas Roberts, John Varley.- Henderson and McFarlane, agents. THE VOLUNTEERS FOR NEW ZEALAND.- Yesterday a number of men who have been accepted by the agents of the New Zealand Government for the volunteer corps ,visited the barque "Kate" to inspect the accommodation provided for them. At about the same time the Emigration officer came aboard to examine the provisions provided, and opened the meats before several of the passengers, who expressed their entire satisfaction, and it was passed as first class. The berths fitted in the 'tween decks are double, and number fifty five. In the center there are two tables running fore and aft ,capable of messing the whole party. Forward of the bulkheads twenty eight berths have been erected under the provisions of the Imperial Emigration Act, which allows the space of fifteen superficial feet to each bunk. The galley has been refitted with two new stoves and utensils for the use of the volunteers; in fact nothing seems to have been overlooked that could conduce to the comfort of those on board. The men are to muster on the Patent Slip Wharf this morning at 10 O'clock, and as soon as they embark the "Kate" proceeds on her voyage. Much regret is felt that , notwithstanding the military and volunteer bands offered their services, to play the men away, the officer from New Zealand will not admit of any public demonstration. This has naturally created some disappointment on the part of those about to leave as well as amongst their friends - Sydney Morning Herald, August 27. FRIDAY , SEPTEMBER 4, 1863 "THE SOUTHERN CROSS PAGE 2 COLUMNS 4 5 6 =================================================================== The advanced guard of the Australian volunteers for military service in this colony ,arrived yesterday in the Clipper Barque "Kate" from Sydney. In justice to these men we must say that a finer body of recruits never mustered and we believe we are right when we add, that nearly every man has a thorough acquaintance with drill. They are ,therefore ,eminently fitted to discharge the duty which they have voluntarily undertaken. But we may not pass by the advent of these military settlers with only a few words of merited praise. Their arrival suggests other considerations, and opens a wide field for discussion. first of all we cannot overlook the tone of the Sydney press, as indicated be the articles we reprint from the " Morning Herald" and the "Empire". The tone of those journals is friendly towards New Zealand and its colonists. The native rebellion is traced to its right cause, and the duty of the Australian colonies to this country at the present juncture, is forcibly put by each newspaper ; but there may be said the similarity of tone ceases, The Empire censures the government of New South Wales for not sending to this country all the available troops in that colony ;and we do confess, not without regret, that to our mind there is too much foundation for the reproach. There has been lukewarmness on the part of the New South Wales Government towards New Zealand, out of keeping with the temper of the public, and the teachings of the press;-a lukewarmness the more unaccountable, when we reflect how very closely Sydney interests are identified with the prosperity of Auckland. The Herald does not make any comments on that point, but states the probabilities for and against the success of those who volunteer as military settlers in Auckland, with fairness and ability. It likewise takes upo the the very important question, whether the New Zealand government will keep faith with the volunteers. We do not complain at this, however , uncomplimentary it may first apear; on the contrary, we are glad that the leading newspaper of New South Wales should have put the case, for and against the military settlement scheme of our Government before the young men of that colony. It is always best when the parties to a contract understand each other ; and we think there is little, if anything ,of consequence overlooked by our very practical and able contemporary. .The Military settlers, he urges, will require a liberal commissariat. This fact is known to our Government, and we can promise the volunteers who have arrived, and those who are to arrive, that if they were ten times as numerous as they are, they would find their wants abundantly provided for. It is the interest of the colony to treat these men well. They come to us, at the risk of their lives, to aid in the subduing the hostile natives, and establishing on a sure bass the blessings of law and order.. It is our duty to make them as comfortable as circumstances will permit; and we feel certain that no pains will be spared by the Government in providing liberally their wants. We are glad that our contemporary does not agree with those who suggested , through his columns, the idea that our Government is likely to break faith with the military settlers, and at the close of the war will fail to give them their grants of land. There has been nothing in the conduct of our Government to warrant such an assumption. Everything in regard to the military settlements scheme had been open and aboveboard , the colony is bound to carry out the undertaking of the Government. At present the only guarantee the volunteers for the military settlement have, is the promise of his Excellency; but so soon as the General Assembly meets the colony , through its representatives, will ratify that promise by Act, Confiscating the forfeited lands of the rebellious natives, and setting apart certain portions of the forfeited blocks for the use of the military settlers. We cannot anticipate the negativing of such a salutary measure by the Crown. Justice and policy alike dictate this course. It is just to punish the rebellious by the confiscating of their lands; and it is politic to breakup the power of the hostile tribes, by locating in their midst a numerous body of settlers, who can hold them in check, should they at any future time manifest a turbulent spirit. We will not, on this occasion, enter into the questions of justice and expediency at greater length. Our views are already well known on those points, and we are convinced the public have made up their minds regarding them. We are fortunate in having public opinion entirely with us; and we would have adverted to the matter as we have done but for the comments of the Sydney Journals. We rejoice that the agents Of the Government have been successful in Australia generally. In South Australia there does not appear to be much disposition on the part of the population to accept service in this country on the conditions named, and this is not to be wondered at considering the class of the population, and their generally thriving and settled condition. But in Victoria the case is different. There is in that colony a large floating population to whom the advantages held out by the New Zealand Government are very alluring, and who are in every way fitted to discharge the requisite duties. It appears that Colonel Pitt can find more men than he is commissioned to enlist; and the closest scrutiny is made into the characters of the volunteers. This precaution is no doubt necessary; but why, let us inquire, limit the number of volunteers to 1000 or 1500 men, when there is room and need for at least ten times that number? If the recruiting ceases when 2000 men have been enrolled in Australia and Otago, the Government will fail in their object, not because there is anything faulty in the plan, but because of its being only partially carried out. Instead of 2000 there should be 20,000 at the least; and then we would have in beneficial occupation of Europeans, not 100,000 acres of the waste lands of the province, 1,000,000 acres. The heavy outlay necessary to secure the services of these men would soon be repaid by an increased revenue and large supply of agricultural produce. The plan of the Government is one of the best that could be devised for pacifying and settling the country, and we entreat of them not to carry it out piecemeal. In the course they are pursuing they have the voice of the colony with them, The weak, though blatant opposition, has been hushed of late; and there are not wanting signs of becoming penitence for past delinquencies. With such symptoms of undivided support before their eyes, therefore, the Government should enlarge the commission given to their agents in Australia and the South, and Endeavour to enlist as many men as possible. It might likewise be expedient to devise a plan whereby the agents of the colony in England would be able to enlist recruits for our frontier settlements in the mother country. There is room enough for all who will join us in New Zealand , and a prosperous future is in for the courageous and diligent. Moreover, not a tittle of injustice will be done to the Maoris by thus increasing our numbers. They will lose the extensive wastes which they now claim, but do not turn to useful account, and receive, doubtless, as an act of grace enough land for their occupation. But these blocks, held under crown titles, and close to the cultivated farms of the military settlers, will be more real value to the native owners than the entire Waikato country now is .Instead, therefore, of the natives being losers by the war, those who survive the struggle will be the gainers. In conclusion, we welcome the New South Wales volunteers to Auckland, and we trust to number them in after years amongst our most successful settlers. FURTHER DOWN THE PAGE ARRIVAL OF VOLUNTEERS. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yesterday will be memorable for the arrival of the first installment of Australian Military Settlers. Whether it be a good omen or not of a prosperous campaign, the winds blew fair, and brought the good ship "Kate" Captain J B Sherlock, into her desired haven after a remarably quick run of six days and a half from Sydney, The "Kate" came around the heads at 8 o'clock in the morning ,and eventually bought up along side the Queen-street Wharf. There was a novelty about the event which naturally excited considerable interest in the townsfolk. Of course it was not the number of men that arrived that caused this, for they are but a handful compared with our wants; but it was the knowledge that they were the forerunners of a considerable reinforcement, by whose assistance it is hoped the present rebellion will be effectively quelled. When the men, eighty in number, landed on the Wharf, there appearance at once indicated that a good selection had been made. Fine robust looking men they were, most of them of mature ages, and just such as are wanted to fight the rebels, and cultivate the lands of the Waikato into what they should be ,and will be eventually, the garden of New Zealand. The Uniform worn is simple and, to all appearances, comfortable. A blue shirt and cap, Grey trousers, leather gaiters, strong winter boots ,and a grey blanket, coiled in the approved fashion over the shoulder ,form their equipment .After a short halt, the volunteers marched up the Queen street wharf, headed by our local Volunteers band playing a lively air, and cheered occasionally by a crowd of spectators, who followed them. The men themselves joined heartily in these demonstrations, and seemed in good spirits as if they were taking off their armour, instead of being about to put it on and to experience the discomfort and dangers of Maori bush warfare. It was evident, however, from the soldierly bearing of some of them, that it was not their first experience of military life; and in proof of this we may say we have heard since that some of them, both ,officers and men, are old campaigners. As they passed through Queen street and Shortland Street, on their way to the barracks, they were loudly cheered; and of anything beyond the prospect of getting fifty acre blocks, and town allotments in the city of Waikato that is to be, were wanting to incite them to the proper fulfillment of their self imposed duty they had it in the heart welcome they received. On reaching the barrack yard they came to a holt near the telegraph office, where quarters had been set apart for them, and after some few preliminaries they retired to their several quarters .Many of them did not remain long there, but strolled about the town with the view of making the most of the brief period during which they will remain here, and breif it will be, for we understand that they are to march today for Otahuhu. The men are under the command of Captain Drury, Ensign R J Coulter and Lieutenant Abbott, and Dr Drake is there medical superintendent. Though a paragraph, which we will publish else where, states that there was to be no public demonstration on the departure of the men from Sydney, we understand there was such a demonstration, as shown by the fact that 4000 or 5000 persons were present at their embarkation at the Patent Slip Wharf. In all about 300 men had enrolled themselves at Sydney and those who arrived yesterday were a selection of them. The next detachment of them were to leave by the "Sea Gull" which vessel was being fitted up at the Patient Slip Wharf, and is now probably on her way here. As it regards the progress of the military settlement movement in Melbourne, it is all that could be desired. In the words of the telegram "Colonel Pitt had enrolled 250 fine young fellows" and he expected to have more applications than are wanted. Every facility was to be given to him by the Government to carry out his mission. Not only in Sydney and Melbourne has the movement been favourably received, but by later news from Hobarton we are informed that a volunteer contingent could be easily raised there. Waikato lands seem to be at a premium, and we do not see why, after all the noble response of the Government there to our demand for troops, Tasmanian volunteers should not have a slice of the far famed Waikato country too. Much pleased will the colonists be to find that Victoria is again about to act the same generous [art which she did in the last Taranaki war." The whole of the troops stationed there were to be dispatched to New Zealand, except six drill instructors" The troops there number some 320 men of the 40th regiment and 350 of the Royal Artillery, which with the battery of Armstrong guns we are also to have, will be strong reinforcement from that colony. We give the above on the authority of a telegram in the Sydney Herald. A telegram in the Empire states that only half of the artillery and 70 men of the 40th regiment are coming , but we have reason to believe that the former statement is correct ,vis, that "the whole of the troops "are to be sent here. Probably some of these may be bought over by the "Eclipse" which left this port on the 17th ultimo. She had not reached Sydney when the "Kate" left so it is probable that she has gone on to Melbourne. MILITARY AND NAVEL SETTLERS:- Colonial Secretary's Office, Auckland , 3rd August, 1863. His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to direct the publication, for general informatiom, of the following conditions upon which land situated in the Waikato District, will be granted to Volunteer Militiamen in the Province of Auckland. Alfred Domett. NEW ZEALAND. Which land in the Waikato country, in the province of Auckland, will be granted to Military and navel officers, non-commisioned officers,privates,marines,and seamen of her Majesty's service, who may be desirous of becoming settlers willing to perform the after-mentioned military services. 1. Every non-commisioned officer,private,marine and seaman , must produce to an officer appointed by the Governor, a certificate by the officer under whom he may have served, of good conduct, and also a certificate from a surgeon approved of by the Governor, of good health and general fitness for the service. 2. Every settler will be required to sign a declaration and agreement to the effect that he understands and will be bound by and fulfil these conditions. 3. He will be enrolled according to his rank in the Army or the Navy, and required to serve in the militia, and will be entitled to pay,rations, and allowances accordingly. until he is authorized by the Government to take possession of his land, when he will be relieved from "Actual Service". 4. Settlements will be surveyed and marked out at the expense of the Government. 5. Each settlement will be comprised not less than 100 town allotments and 100 farm sections. 6. A stockade on the most eligible site in each settlement, will be erected at the expense of the Government. 7. A town will be laid out around or as near as conveniently may be to the stockade in one acre allotments. 8. Farms will be laid out around, or as near as conveniently may be to town. The size of the farm sections alloted to each will be according to his rank in the militia :- To a field officer 400 acres Captain 300 acres Surgeon 250 Subaltern 200 Sergeant 80 Corporal 60 Private 50 And like quantities to corresponding ranks in the Navy. 9. Every settler under these conditions will be entitled to one town allotment, and one farm section. 10. Priority of choice for each rank will be determined by lot. 11. After taking possession he will be entitled to receive rations free of cost for twelve months, upon the same scale as supplied to his Majesty's troops ; he will be allowed to retain possession, as a militiaman, of his arms and accoutrements, and he will be supplied with ammuntion for use according to militia regulations. 12. No settler after taking possession will be permitted during the first three years after his enlistment in the militia to absent himself from his settlement for more than one calender month in any one year without the leave of the Governor first obtained. 13. During such three years he will be liable to exercised as a militiaman ; and whenever a portion only of the militia shall be called out for actual service he will be entitled to the same pay, rations, and allowances as other militiamen. 14. On the expiration of three years from his enrollment, each settler, having fulfilled the conditions, but not otherwise, will be entitled to a Crown Grant of the Town allotment and farm section alloted to him, and will thenceforth be subjected only to the same militia services as other colonists. 15. In the case of any officer or man who shall have served in the present war , the three years will be allowed to be reckoned from the day on which service commenced. 16. Any settler will be permitted to dispose of his land to any person approved of by the Government ; and such person undertaking to be subject to the same liabilities, will be entitled to the same privileges as the settler whose place he takes. 17. In the case of the death of any settler before he shall have become entitled to his Cr ; own Grant, the land to which he is entitled will be granted to his wife or children, or to such other person as he shall by writing appoint ; or maybe taken for the location of another settler under these conditions, or for any other purpose, but the value thereof in such latter case will be determined by valuation, and the amount paid by the Government5 to the settlers widow or children, or other person appointed as aforesaid. FORM OF DECLARATION AND AGREEMENT. I do hereby declare that I fully understand the "Conditions" hereunto annexed, and I do engage and agree to be bound hereby, and punctuaily on my part to fulfil all the terms thereof. From the National Archives there is a record of Edward William Ward coming to N.Z from N.S.W with the 12th (East Suffolk)Regiment of foot.commanding officer Lieutenant H.M.Hamilton.the regiment arrived Sydney 16 Feb 1854.served in N.Z. 1860-66. Vessel: KATE Captain's name: Sherlock Port of departure: Sydney Date of arrival: September 3, 1863 Port of arrival: Auckland Vessel type: Barque Tonnage: 346 Source: Southern Cross 04/09/1863 Records show Edward came to N.Z.with the Regiment on the Barque "Kate"(341 Ton) Master Sherlock.from Sydney to Auckland,arriving 3 Feb 1863 with 55 Officers rank and file.there is however no record of him in N.Z.The Regiment Was engaged in, the first Taranaki War, the Waikato War and at Gate Pa .it later Transferred to Napier until its return to England in 1866. Intentions to Marry ================ William Edward Ward Batchlor Brickmaker 31 years Christchurch he was resident 1 week. Married in the house of Mr Stewart Colombo St South ; and Mary Ann Larkman Spinster servant 25 years Christchurch 1 week Registered St Andrews Presbyterian Church .Christchurch Public Library. vol 203 =================================================================== Groom : 31 yrs old , brickmaker Bride : 27 yrs old . Recorded: in St Andrew's Presbyterian Register Minister: Charles Fraser. Married : at Mr Stewart's house ; Christchurch. Witnessess:Grant Harcourt.Christchurch:Labourer Elizabeth Stewart,Madras St :Householder Marriage Ref:818/1872 1872 Edward William is shown in directorys as a Brickmaker 1876 A Market Gardener of Normans Lane Papanui He spent some time in the king country of the North Island,before coming south He was very friendly with the Maoris there and they may have given him some Land. A story tells of him drinking it away.these stories also tell of him Jumping ship or deserting and fighting on the Maori side during the Maori wars. He was friendly with the Maoris in Christchurch and would give them vegs. Mr Stewart was the publican of the hotel which became the Grenadier in later Life on the oxford terrace. Sarah was a servant probably to the Stewarts.it Appears that Edward was a hard drinking man of the world.He married then found religion with the Salvation Army.he was also a bandsman. I.G.I. Edward Ward son of John and Mary .male christening,11 oct 1835 bures, St Mary,Suffolk. Death: ref Linwood Cemetery Death:Edward William 2567/1902 Ch-Ch.12 Oct 1902 Aberdeen St Ch-Ch Labourer Male, 65 yrs. Cause of Death:Morbus Cordis (Hyertrophy)Syncope for 3 yrs. Dr J.W.Thomas saw him on the 11 Oct 1902. Buried 13 Oct 1902 ,Linwood Cemetery,Christchurch. Minister:A Neilson.Salvationist Born :Suffolk ;41 yrs N.Z. Married:Ch-Ch 34yrs to Sarah Maria Larkman Living issue:males 13 ,15,24.26,28,30 females 18,20,22. Informant :S M Ward, Wife. Christchurch Public Library reference ============================== Surname: WARD First name(s): EDWARD WILLIAM Date of death: Sunday, 12 October 1902 Cemetery: Linwood Cemetery Date of burial: Monday, 13 October 1902 Block number: 30 Plot number: 43 Age: 65 years Address: 24 Aberdeen Street. Occupation: Unknown Place of birth: SCOTLAND ???Years in New Zealand: 30 Press notice: ------------------ 13 oct 1902 funeral notices:friends of the late E.W.Ward are Invited to attend his funeral,leaving his late residence,24 Aberdeen St this Day Monday 13 inst.at 2:30 pm for the Linwood Cemetery J.Lamb and Son. Death Notice: ------------------ The Star. 13 Oct 1902 Page 3 Deaths WARD.- Oct 12, at his late residence, 24 Aberdeen Street, Christchurch, Edward William beloved husband of Sarah Ward; aged sixty-five years. A sufferer at rest Sudbury, Suffolk - Marriage Licences, 1818-1839 12. The Hearth Tax. Charles 2nd 1851 Census: Address: Wards, Bures St Mary, Suffolk Mary Ward Head Mar 50 Born abt 1801 Bures St Mary, Suffolk John Ward Son Wid 26 Farm Labourer Born abt 1825 Bures St Mary, Suffolk Hannah Ward Dau UnM 22 Born abt 1829 Bures St Mary, Suffolk James Ward Son UnM 10 Labourer Born abt 1841 Bures St Mary, Suffolk Walter Ward Son UnM 8 Labourer Born abt 1843 Bures St Mary, Suffolk Mary Everett Lodger Wid 85 Born abt 1766 Groton, Suffolk George Murrells Lodger UnM 25 Labourer Born abt 1826 Assington, Suffolk Abraham Jags Lodger UnM 20 Labourer Born abt 1831 Little Cornard, Suffolk 1851 Census: Address: Sudbury Union Workhouse, Sudbury, Suffolk Joseph Ward Pauper UnM 18 Agricultural Labourer Born abt 1833 Bures St Mary, Suffolk Edward Ward Pauper UnM 16 Agricultural Labourer Born abt 1835 Bures St Mary, Suffolk There were three Edward Wards born 1835 Suffolk. Census 1851 show The first Edward living with his parents in Aldeburgh, he and his father are marina's,. Census 1861 show this Edward at sea on the Alpha . Census 1871 shows him back in Aldeburgh married with a family and here from this time on. The second Edward is born in Aldeburgh, but Census 1871 shows he is living in London with his wife and family, he too is a marina. Because of this information neither of these can be the Edward you are talking about. The third is Edward Ward from Bures St Mary who is a pauper in Sudbury Union Workhouse, Sudbury, Suffolk from Census 1851. This is my Edward I have no trace of after 1851. 12th East Suffolk Regiment of Foot 1854-1857: I found a Edward William Ward, a John Ward and a Robert Ward but it shows Edward returned home to ENGLAND.


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