Charles Clare (abt. 1821 - 1864)

Born about 1821 in Dorset, England

Husband of Hannah (Legg) Clare — married 2 Feb 1841 in Bridport, Dorset, England

Descendants

Died 13 Oct 1864 at about age 43 in Taranaki, New Zealand

Biography

Charles Clare's parents were Thomas Clare and Elizabeth.

Charles Clare and his wife Hannah came from Bridgeport, Dorsetshire, England. They were settlers who arrived in New Plymouth, Taranaki on February 24th 1842, on the ship Timandra. They left Plymouth, England on November 2nd 1841, barque Timandra one of the six New Zealand Company ships bringing settlers to Taranaki, New Zealand. [1] Charles Clare, aged 20, was a carpenter, Hannah was 23 years old.

The Clare family of Bell Block was one of those forced to flee Taranaki during the troubles of the 1850s. A testimonial to William Gray who made arrangements for their welfare can be found in Nelson Examiner and New Zealand Chronicle 27th April 1861, signed by Charles and Henry Clare, J. Clare, T. Clare, H. Clare and another Charles Clare [2]

Charles Clare was buried aged 43 in Bell Block Cemetery, St Luke's Church, Mangati Road, New Plymouth

Sources

• CHRISTENING - "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N6WF-Y79 : accessed 16 February 2016), Charles Clare, 21 Sep 1821; citing Beaminster, Dorset, England, reference item 20 p 107; FHL microfilm 1,279,479.
• MARRIAGE - "England, Dorset, Parish Registers, 1538-1936," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X8HK-7YV : accessed 16 February 2016), Charles Clare and Hannah Legg, 02 Feb 1841; Marriage, citing Bridport, Bridport, Dorset, England, Record Office, Dorchester; FHL microfilm 2,427,419.
• N.Z. DEATHS - 1864/6163 - Clare Charles aged 43 years