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George Jackson Carey CB (5 October 1822 – 12 June 1872) was a

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officer who achieved high office in the 1860s.

Early life

Carey was the eldest son of Thomas Carey, of Rozel, Guernsey, by his second wife, Barbara, daughter of Colonel Jackson, M.P. He was educated at Elizabeth College in Guernsey.

Military career

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. In 1863, he went to

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and commanded the troops at the Capture of Orakau, a

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stronghold. In 1865 he signed a peace treaty with

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, the Māori leader.Norris, Hensleigh Carthew Marryat 1893 - 1980
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and Administrator of

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between May and August 1866, A

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commander at

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in 1867 and General Officer Commanding Northern District in 1871. He was given command of the 2nd Division during 1871 training maneuverers. He died the following year.

Family

In February 1861 he married Olivia Hester Thompson and together they went on to have four children.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Carey, George 1822 births 1872 deaths Companions of the Order of the Bath British Army major generals People educated at Elizabeth College, Guernsey 19th-century Australian public servants British military personnel of the New Zealand Wars Royal Irish Regiment (1684–1922) officers