1885 - July, birth of Sydney Hessey to parents William John Hessey and Ellen (Hore) Hessey, supposedly en route from San Francisco California to New Zealand aboard the SS "City of Sydney" after which he was named. [1]
Birth registered at Auckland New Zealand for Sydney Hessey in the 3rd quarter of 1885.[2]
Sydney is reputed to have died of whooping cough at the age of 8 months. [3]
1886 - Mar, death registered at Auckland for Sydney "Essey" age 9mths, incorrect surname but will be him.[4]
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Categories: City of Sydney (1875)