Hi Cazay
Many thanks. The 1841 info looks promising.
Best (and only) information I have on John (b.1839), comes from his New Zealand death certificate (1898) ~ "Born Bristol". [An inquest into his accidental death, describes him as a "native of Gloucestershire" as does cemetery info. As I "read it", the place "Bristol" at various times in its history, came under the administration of both Gloucestershire and Somerset .... Gloucester seemed my likely starting place].
On IGI, have just found this marriage - John RICHINGS - Mary COOK - 20 April 1838 - Wotton Under Edge, Gloucester - possibly the 1841 people ?
The "Thomas - sibling", I "popped into this search" as the name features strongly amongst decendants ~ and John (1839), a creature of some mystery, seems to have at times, used the name "Thomas" in place of his apparent given name of John ?
John's death cert. gives "Years in NZ - 28" - (arrival circa 1870 - and I'm guessing possibly via Australia (VIC) ). At age approx. 22 in 1861 he's probably not going to show up in UK census ?
Yes, please, would very much welcome all the information you've been able to find.
Grateful thanks again.
Lu
