Thomas Halbert | |
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Died | |
Other names | Tame Poto |
Occupation(s) | Whaler trader |
Spouse(s) | Unknown first wife Pirihira Halbert (née Konekone) Mereana Halbert (née Wero) Riria Halbert (née Mauaranui) Kaikiri "Keita" Halbert Maora Halbert (née Pani) |
Relatives | Ōtene Pītau (son) Wi Pere (son) Kate Halbert (daughter) William "Bill" Cunningham (grandson) Moana Paratene (grandson) see below for more descendants |
Thomas Halbert (8 July 1806 – 12 April 1865) was a New Zealand whaler, trader and founding father. He was born in Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England and baptised on 25 December 1814 in Gateshead, Durham, England.