British-born Surgeon-General in the Crimean War; also served in Canada and Ceylon returning to England in 1868. He married Josephine Thornton in Canada and they had 1 daughter, Alice Kathleen, and 3 sons. Later served in India and Afghanistan. His brother, Henry Frederick Meadows settled in New Zealand and his youngest son, Mereweather Meadows, a musician, came to New Zealand.
Meadows, Robert Wyatt, 1832-
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Meadows, Robert Wyatt, b 1832 : A short history of my life
Date: [188-?]
By: Meadows, Robert Wyatt, 1832-
Reference: MS-Papers-1700
Description: Served as Surgeon-General in Crimea, Canada and Ceylon, returning to England, 1868. Later served two terms in India, then in Afghanistan Quantity: 1 folder(s) (24 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy)
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Meadows, Alice Kathleen :Surgeon Major-General Robt Wyatt Meadows / A. K. Meadows. - 1888
Date: 1888
By: Meadows, Alice Kathleen, active 1888
Reference: G-475
Description: A standing portrait, three-quarters length, of a uniformed man, his sword at his side and a black plumed hat in his right hand. The uniform is the British uniform worn in the Crimean War. Partial title from verso of stretcher reads Surgeon Major General Robert Wyatt. Other Titles - Robert Quantity: 1 oil(s). Physical Description: Oil on canvas, 640 x 440 mm