William Sang (b. 1852, China). Charged with larceny and sentenced to 1 month in gaol on 22 May 1889 (Waikaia). Described as having an anchor and star tattooed on his right and left arm, and a birth mark on his chest. Photograph taken on 15 June 1889.
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Yes!!!!! He is a member of my extended family tree. He was married 21 Dec 1888 at Waikaia to Martha MEE, but William Sang had a notice inserted in the Mataura Ensign to the effect that he would not be responsible for debts in his wife's name after 1 March 1889. They parted company, but not before a son named Claude Mee SANG was born to them 7 Nov 1889. Later known as Richard Claude SANG this son served in the first World War and died in Belgium 13 Oct 1917.
ReplyDeleteI forgot to add that William Sang ended up as a laundryman in Oamaru, and died there 5 Mar 1925.
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