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Old Edwardian

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Jul 21, 2023, 10:26:52 PM7/21/23
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Malcolm

I just looked at the Wikipedia entry for the New Zealand Wellers and it gave their place of origin as Folkstone. Somehow I think this might not be correct.


Keep up the good work,

Peter


Malcolm Weller

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Jul 28, 2023, 5:49:29 AM7/28/23
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Hi Peter,

Thanks for the link.
As I understand it, Joseph (senior) , son of William WELLER, the founder of the brewery in Amersham, took his inheritance and moved to Folkstone.
Unfortunately he suffered from consumption and was advised to take a sea voyage, which turned out to be to Australia.
From there Joseph junior started the whaling station in New Zealand.

I hope that helps?
Cheers,
Malcolm.


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