Thomas Halbert
| Thomas Halbert | |
|---|---|
| Born |
8 July 1806 Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England |
| Died | 12 April 1865 Taruheru River, Gisborne, New Zealand |
| Nationality | Anglosaxon |
| Other names | Tame Poto |
| Occupation | Whaler trader |
| Spouse(s) | Unknown first wife Pirihira Halbert (née Konekone) Mereana Halbert (née Wero) Riria Halbert (née Mauaranui) Kaikiri "Keita" Halbert Maora Halbert (née Pani) |
| Relatives |
Otene Pitau (son) Wi Pere (son) Kate Halbert (daughter) William "Bill" Cunningham (grandson) Moana Paratene (grandson) see below for more descendants |
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:
Little is known about Thomas before his emigration to New Zealand. Upon emigrating to New Zealand he would marry six times. His wives included:
His children were:
Halbert and his third wife, Mereana Werodid not have any children.
Some of descendants include:
Other descendants include:
Halbert died 12 April 1865 when he was crossing the Taruheru River and became stuck in the mud. He drowned as the tide came back in and was buried at Makaraka Cemetery. A street in Makaraka is named for him.
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