Rodriguez, Antonio and Rebecca
Production date
1864
Description
Antonio Rodriguez was one of the first to settle in Taranaki. He recieved a New Zealand Cross following service with the mounted force under Captain Mace during the Taranaki Wars.
Collection consists of items relating to Rodriguez's time in Taranaki, his marriage to Rebecca Gough and his death.
Object detail
Part 1
1. Copy of the marriage certificate for Antonio Rodriguez and Rebecca Gough at New Plymouth in August 1864.
2. Photograph of Antonio Rodriguez headstone at Omata.
3. Photocopy. Obituary for Antonio Rodriguez. 13 May 1905.
4. Photocopy. Death certificate, 12 May 1905.
5. Photocopy. Extract from 'the Defenders of New Zealand and Maori history of War 1897' regarding Antonio Rodriguez.
6. Photocopy. Newspaper clipping 'How Antonio Rodriguez won the NZ Cross'.
7. Extract 'Taranaki Hotel, New Royal Hotel' regarding Antonio Rodriguez.
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