Customs Service Outdoor Staff Register, Shanghai 19th century record

  • ID: 35
  • Surname: Brennan
  • Given name: William
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: 1832-10-14
  • Place of Birth: Pittsburg
  • Married?: Yes, Oct 1867, 2 children
  • Date appointed: 04/12/1864
  • First position: 1st Class Tidewaiter
  • Ports stationed at: Hankow, Kiukiang, Ningpo, Chefoo, Ningpo, Tamsui, SUL
  • leave: 1 year
  • previous occupation: seaman- 1st mate
  • position on leaving: Tidesurveyor and Harbourmaster
  • reason for leaving: transferred to Tamsui via Canton
  • date left: 31/12/1884
  • notes: resigned June 1866 and rejoined Sept 1867 with seniority; awarded Star of China for services in connection with suppressing the Taiping Rebellion