HANSEN, THOMAS (1785-1874) came to New Zealand in 1814 as chief officer of the brig Governor Phillip, of which his father was captain. Having married a daughter of Sergeant Tolles, of the New South Wales Regiment, he settled at Te Puna in 1815 and lived continuously in the vicinity until his death on 8 Mar 1874. His wife predeceased him by seven years.

Marsden, L. and J. and Lieutenants; N.Z. Herald, 11 Apr 1874.

Reference: Volume 1, page 193

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