I've hit a brick wall and was wondering if anyone could shed some light on this mystery man.
JAMES WOOD (no middle name)
Born 1848 in Manchester, UK
Came to Australia in 1858 with his parents and siblings.
Married Catherine Rosina Laura Middleton 17/11.1884 Fitzroy Victoria.
Had a number of children, the last being Marion Flora Wood in 1904.
This is where it gets interesting....
The family story is that James left Catherine in Victoria after Marion was born and went to New Zealand and was killed not long after in some sort of horse accident where he was trying to save a child. I don't know how much of that story is actually true however I have some proof that he was in the Taranaki district in 1910. Unfortunately this is where the paper trail ends and I would love to know what happened to him and how & when he died.
If any one can help I would be so grateful!!
Many thanks