Guard, Elizabeth (1814–1870)

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Guard, Elizabeth (1814–1870)

New Zealand hostage. Name variations: Elizabeth Parker. Born Elizabeth Parker, Dec 3, 1814, in New South Wales, Australia; died July 16, 1870, in New Zealand; dau. of Stephen and Harriott Parker; m. John (Jacky) Guard, 1830; children: 8.

While on journey to Sydney, was driven ashore off coast with family and captured by Maori; survived attacks and lived with tribal chief as a wife until rescued by British troops and husband, who had been released earlier (1834).

See also Dictionary of New Zealand Biography (Vol. 1).

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