Percy Horace Parker

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Percy left UK for new Zealand in 1903 but then went to Rhodesia, Australia and Argentina. in 1914 he left New Zealand to join 2nd Kings Edwards Horse. Recieved the Military Cross, then went back to New Zealand with his young family in 1919. Farmed in Hawkes Bay NZ. he had two girls Dora and Joan and a son Tony. Joan and Tony now live in Havelock North, NZ.

Census;
1891; Bycullah Avenue, Enfield, Middlesex. son. age 7. Scholar. (91-72)
1901; Bycullah Avenue, Enfield, Middlesex. son. age 17. Clerk. (01-120)

Percy married Dora Alice Kent on 1 Oct 1915. Dora was born on 14 Sep 1891 in England; died on 18 Jun 1969. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Census;
1851; Numarket Road, Wickhambrook, Suffolk, son, age 5. (51-45)
1861; 13 Upper North Street. Poplar. Middlesex. son. age 15. Serving in Grocers Shop. (61-243)
1871; 33 Laurence Road, Stratford-le-Bon. Middlesex. Head (married) age 24. Surveyor. (71-82)
1881; Brycullah Park, Enfield, Middlesex. Visitor. (married). age 34, Clerk of Works. (81-84)
1891; Bycullah Avenue, Enfield, Middlesex. Head (married). age 45. Builder. (91-72)
1901; Bycullah Avenue, Enfield, Middlesex. Head (married). age 54. Builder. (01-120)

Arthur married Lavina Eleanora McArthur Hastie in 1870 in Pancras R.D. London, Middlesex, (4th Qtr). Lavina (daughter of James Hastie and Mary (?) Hastie) was born on 3 Apr 1849 in Mile End, London, Middlesex, England; died in C1930. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Census;
1851 Colet Place, St Georges in the East, Tower Hamlets, Middlesex. Daughter. age 1. (51-44)
1861 16 Colet Place, St Georges in the East, Tower Hamlets. Middlesex. Daughter. age 12. Scholar. (61-242)
1871; 33 Laurence Road, Stratford-le-Bon. Middlesex. wife. age 21. (71-82)
1881; Brycullah Park, Enfield, Middlesex. Visitor (married) age 32. (81-84)
1891; Bycullah Avenue, Enfield, Middlesex. wife. age 42. (91-72)
1901; Bycullah Avenue, Enfield, Middlesex. wife. age 51. (01-120)

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Census;
1851; Numarket Road, Wickhambrook, Suffolk, Head (married). age 30. Bricklayer. (51-45)
1861; 13 Upper North Street. Poplar. Middlesex. Head (married). age 39, Bricklayer/Journeyman (61-243)

Charles married Ann (?) Parker in 1840 in Stepney RD.. Ann was born in 1822 in Artington, Cambridge, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Census;
1851; Numarket Road, Wickhambrook, Suffolk, wife. age 29. (51-45)
1861; 13 Upper North Street. Poplar. Middlesex. wife. age 38. (61-243)
1871; 62 Robin Hood Lane, Poplar, Middlesex. Head (widow). age 48. Stockkeeper. (71-83)
1881; 190 Brunswick Road, Bromley, Middlesex. Head (widow). age 58. Anniutant (81-85)
1891; Bycullah Avenue, Enfield, Middlesex. Mother (widow). age 68. Living on own means. (91-72)

James married Mary (?) Hastie. Mary was born in 1805 in Balsimore, Kent, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Census;
1851 Colet Place, St Georges in the East, Tower Hamlets, Middlesex. Head (widow). age 50. Annuaty (51-44)
1861 16 Colet Place, St Georges in the East, Tower Hamlets. Middlesex. Head (widow). age 56. Fund Holder. (61-242)

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James Hastie proved himself to be a great man. his parents were members of the Society of Friends. He was born in Cork in 1786 and recieved from his early years the most rigorous religous education. The restraints of religion, however, and the peculiar manners of this respectfull society with which his parents wished him to associate, proved uncongenial to his taste and although checked by his conscience and force of early impressions, he enterd with ardour into the gaieties and pleasures of worldly society.
In persuance of his youthfull inclinations, Hastie was induced to enter the army. He joined the 56th Regiment and spent several years in India, where he served during the Mahratts War.He was promoted to the rank of sergeant and gained the esteem of all his officers. In 1815 Hastie arrived in Mauritius and soon after came to the notice of Governor Farquhar for his extraordinary daring and courage, risking his life in saving Government House from being destroyed by fire.
Only a man with great physical strength could have achieved such meritorious service. His Excellency recommended him to the British Government for a Commission in the Army. In the meantime he wasappointed protector to two Malagasy princes who had arrived back at Mauritas for instruction and later accompanied them back to Madagascar. In 1820 James Hastie was appointed British Agent to the Court of King Radama of Madagascar. After a very short time, Hastie gained the complete confidence of Radama. Few men could have given greater service to Madagascar and to England. The greatest of course was securing a treaty with Radama, suppressing the slave traffic and so closing one of the greatest slave markets in the world. Hastie introduced plants, seeds and farm implements. He raised a huge army on the European model and was greatly responsible in helping establish the Protestant Mission in Madagascar.
James Hastie died at Tananaviro, 18th October 1826, leaving a widow and a twelve month old son. The King, Royal Family, Judges, the principal people and a vast concourse of Malagasy attended the funeral. A minute gum was fired as a public mark of honour.