Customs Service Outdoor Staff Register, Shanghai 19th century record

  • ID: 202
  • Surname: Rennell
  • Given name: Thornton Rignell
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: 1825-9-23
  • Place of Birth: Plymouth
  • Married?: Yes, Oct 1856, widower; remarried April 1873; 3 children
  • Date appointed: 01/05/1868
  • First position: Tidesurveyor and Harbour Master- Tls 200
  • Ports stationed at: Swatow, Shanghai, Chefoo, Newchwang, Foochow, Shanghai
  • leave: 15 months
  • previous occupation: master mariner
  • position on leaving: Tidesurveyor
  • reason for leaving: deceased whilst on leave
  • date left: 31/03/1881