Bird, Sarah (née Leach), c.1835–1916 (Person)

SummaryDaughter of John and Barbara Leach of southwestern Ontario, Canada. She married William Henry Bird in 1852 despite her father’s opposition. After living in Canada and Fermanagh, Ireland, the couple emigrated with four children aboard the Mermaid, arriving at Lyttelton in February 1864. They farmed at Waihi Bush near Geraldine before moving to Te Puke in 1879. Sarah died in 1916 and was buried at Te Puke Cemetery.

William and Sarah Bird from page 6 of "A Token from the Bay of Plenty" by Graeme Brown (2017)

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First Name(s)SarahSurnameBird née LEachDate of Birthc. 1835Date of Death1916

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ChildrenBird, William Henry, 1861-1947 (Person)

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PartnerBird, William Henry, 1825–1900 (Person)Date Married1852

Settler Information

Name of ShipMermaidDate of Arrival1864

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Bird, Sarah (née Leach), c.1835–1916 (Person)