Customs Service Outdoor Staff Register, Shanghai 19th century record

  • ID: 96
  • Surname: Halsey
  • Given name: John Smith
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: 1832-8-14
  • Place of Birth: Chenago, N. Y.
  • Married?: Yes, Oct 1868
  • Date appointed: 01/01/1863
  • First position: Tidesurveyor- Tls 110
  • Ports stationed at: Hankow, Amoy, Canton, Swatow, Shanghai, Hankow, Shanghai
  • leave: 1 year; 6 months
  • previous occupation: jeweller and goldsmith
  • position on leaving: Tidesurveyor- Tls 200
  • reason for leaving: transferred to Kiukiang
  • date left: 30/11/1882
  • notes: engaged 1859, Tidewaiter, Canton, $60, transferred to Swatow, $100- resigned May 1862