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Thomas Robert Speer (1841 - 1924)

Thomas Robert Speer
Born in County Cavan, Irelandmap
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of — married 1873 in New Zealandmap
Descendants descendants
Died at about age 83 in Remuera, Auckland, New Zealandmap
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Biography

Thomas was born in 1841.[1] He married Sarah Bishop in 1873 [2] He passed away in 1924 age 83 [3].

OBITUARY.

MR. THOMAS R. SPEER. The death has occurred suddenly of Mr. Thomas Robert Speer, an early settler of the Auckland district, at the age of 83 years. He had experienced failing health for the past 12 months, death occurring at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. H. , J. Scelly, Spencer Street, Remuera. Born in County Cavan, Ireland, 83 years ago last Wednesday, Mr. Speer came to New Zealand approximately 74 years ago and served with the 58th Regiment during the Maori wars. At the close of hostilities he settled down to farming at East Tamaki, and remained there until about 20 years ago, when he took up residence n the city. He was a member of the King's Empire Veterans. Mrs. Speer predeceased him by 15 months. He is survived by five sons and four daughters, all of whom are married, and 18 grandchildren. The sons are Mr. R. S. Speer, of Howick; Mr. J. B. Speer, of Dargaville; Mr. W. T. Speer, of Mangere; and Messrs. T. R. and N. M. Speer, of Auckland. The daughters are Mrs. E. R. Lowe, of Napier;. Mrs. F. 0. Peat, of Dargaville; Mrs. H J. Scelly, of Auckland; and Mrs. W. L. Wright, of Hastings. The interment will take place at Dargaville. [4]


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  2. http://bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/
    • NZ Marriage registration 1873/6553
  3. http://bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/
    • NZ Death registration 1924/8750
  4. NEW ZEALAND HERALD, VOLUME LXI, ISSUE 18888, 22 DECEMBER 1924

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