I am looking for any information about John Haddock born 1839 or 1842 in Longford. He is my Great Great Grandfather.
He Joined the R.I.C and served for around 10 years.
Looks as if his father was also named John Haddock and his mother was Anne (maiden name Hall).
After leaving the I.R.C
He went to Australia
June 1867
Victoria Ausrtalia
Arrived aboard the ULCOATS as an unassisted passenger.
Oct 1867 Left Victoria Australia aboard the ALHAMBRA.
to New Zealand
The same year he joined the
Armed Constabulary of New Zealand 1867-1877
Name
HADDOCK, John
Tribe/County/Country
Longford
Year of birth
c.1842
Division
x
Service commenced
24.10.1870
Service ended
2. 4.1877
Additional career note
Auckland Police.
Previous service
Royal Irish Constabulary,
Former occupation
Police
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Archives NZ Ref FileP8 |
76.. |
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Archives NZ Ref FileP81 |
1421 |
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Record ID |
1063 |
In 1877 he join the New Zealand police. Retirement 1895
After being in service for around 35 years he became a farmer breaking in the land using a team of bulldown in Karamu, Waikato, New Zealand.
We would love find out more about him in Ireland. He had a full on life and died in 1903 leaving behind nine children and his wife Sara.
Thanks
Colin Jaques
