Customs Service Outdoor Staff Register, Shanghai 19th century record

  • ID: 114
  • Surname: Howard
  • Given name: William Charles
  • Nationality: British
  • Date of Birth: 1840-4-19
  • Place of Birth: Norwich
  • Married?: Yes, Feb 1871
  • Date appointed: 28/08/1864
  • First position: 1st Class Tidewaiter- Tls 70
  • Ports stationed at: Shanghai, Canton, Chefoo, Shanghai, Chefoo, Amoy, Shanghai, SUL
  • leave: 18 months; 18 months
  • previous occupation: mariner- Master
  • position on leaving: Chief Tidesurveyor- Tls 125
  • reason for leaving: transferred to Swatow
  • date left: 30/11/1886
  • notes: awarded Star of China for services in connection with suppression of Taipings