I have a Thomas (Henry) Dodd - my G G Grandfather (known as Henry to the family) born in Hackney London and was a Cab Proprietor as well as a merhcant seaman at one point. HIs parent seem to be James Dodd and Lydia (nee Fitkin) . Thomas (Henry's) children in London were William (possibly William Henry) and George. Henry's (Thomas's) first wife Ann Phillis (nee White) died around the time of the second birth about 1853. I am trying to link all this up some how. Could they have ended up on the poor house or workhouse as orphans???? Thomas (Henry) Dodd married Harriet Julia Hopwood and moved to New Zealand and fathered many other children one of whom is my G Grandmother Martha Phillis Dodd (m. James) Does this ring any bells for anyone??
thanks for any tips or info.
Craig