About Thomas McDonnell
Lived 1831 – 1899 (aged 67–68). Thomas McDonnell was a New Zealand farmer.
Thomas McDonnell ( – 8 November 1899) was a 19th-century New Zealand public servant, military leader and writer.
Biography
Childhood and early life McDonnell was born to Thomas McDonnell Sr., an early British merchant and speculator who served a brief term as Additional British Resident, and his wife Anna McDonnell (née Patterson). He was born between 1831 and 1833
He received the New Zealand Cross on 31 March 1886, and published fragmented memoirs, as well as a fanciful Māori history of the wars.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Thomas McDonnell?
New Zealand public servant (1831–1899)
When was Thomas McDonnell born?
Thomas McDonnell was born in 1831.
When did Thomas McDonnell die?
Thomas McDonnell died in 1899.
What was Thomas McDonnell's occupation?
Thomas McDonnell was a farmer.
What nationality was Thomas McDonnell?
Thomas McDonnell was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Thomas McDonnell. https://biography.guide/thomas-mcdonnell-farmer/
MLA: "Thomas McDonnell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/thomas-mcdonnell-farmer/.
Chicago: "Thomas McDonnell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/thomas-mcdonnell-farmer/.
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