Born Isle of Man. Joined the Army (18th Regt) as an Ensign; served in Burma 1848-1854, then in India as Lieutenant. Transferred to 98th Regt of Foot 1854 at Weedon, UK. As Captain joined the 2nd West Indian Regt 1856. Promoted to Major 1858; Lt Colonel 1860. Resigned in Feb 1864, married Blanche Marie Rocke Jun 1864; sailed on the Pegasus Dec 1864 for NZ; arrived 28 Mar 1865. First son born May 1865; 10 children in all born in NZ. Later became a schoolmaster at Devonport, Te Awamutu and Huntly before his death from hepatitis. (From descendant Peter Cobb, by email, 12 Jun 2002). Also letter from Graham McGill, AT 13/14/1, 27 Nov 2003.
Smith, Thomas Hardwick, 1830-1895
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Artist unknown :[Album of an officer en route to and from New Zealand and on service in...
Date: 1863 - 1867
From: Artist unknown :[Album of an officer en route to and from New Zealand and on service in New Zealand] 1863-1867
Reference: A-277-012/017
Description: Includes: Col. Smith explaining all about it. 1865? 1865. Ship "Pegasus" Best view of Col. Smith. 1865? Bruce. [1865?] Smith & O'Connor [1865?] Bruce [1865?] Exhibited in 'Wide-Eyed: Early Images of New Zealand' exhibition of works by settler artists, held at the National Library of New Zealand Gallery, 18 July - 9 November 1997. Quantity: 1 sketchbook(s) page containing 6 sketches.. Physical Description: Pencil, ink and watercolour 265 x 362 mm
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Artist unknown :[Album of an officer]. Col[onel] Smith explaining all about it. [1865, ...
Date: 1865
From: Artist unknown :[Album of an officer en route to and from New Zealand and on service in New Zealand] 1863-1867
Reference: A-277-012
Description: A back view of a large man, gesticulating to two other soldiers. Colonel Thomas Harwick Smith embarked on the Pegasus in England in December 1864, arriving in New Zealand with his wife in late March 1865. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Pencil and watercolour, 105 x 73 mm
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Artist unknown :[Album of an officer]. Smith and O'Connor. [1865, Ship Pegasus]
Date: 1865
From: Artist unknown :[Album of an officer en route to and from New Zealand and on service in New Zealand] 1863-1867
Reference: A-277-016
Description: The deck on board the Pegasus, with Colonel Smith facing the viewer, playing chess with another man who is standing and leaning on the table. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour, 101 x 104 mm
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Artist unknown :[Album of an officer]. Best view of Colonel Smith. [1865, Ship Pegasus]
Date: 1865
From: Artist unknown :[Album of an officer en route to and from New Zealand and on service in New Zealand] 1863-1867
Reference: A-277-014
Description: A back view of a large man, seated astride a small stool. The portrait is painted on a sheet with 'New Zealand. Vol I' printed near its base. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Pencil, ink and watercolour, 104 x 72 mm