Renall, Robert William

Wellington Independent 27 November 1860
Melancholy Accident.- At the Taita, yesterday, a tree in falling struck the eldest son of Mr Rennall on the chest so severly, that in an hour or so afterwards he breathed his last. Mr. Robert Rennal (sic) was a promising young man, and his loss will be much felt by a large circle of friends.

Wellington Independent 7 December 1860
Fatal Accident.— On tbe 26th November, a fatal accident occurred at the Taita, Hutt, by which a promising young settler lost his life. Mr. Robert Renall, the son of the Member in the General Assembly for the district, was sitting near to where a Native was falling a tree, when one of the limbs struck him on the chest and caused death in little more than an hour. The greatest sorrow was felt throughout the district where Mr. Robert Renall was universally esteemed, and every outward mark of sympathy has been expressed.

Probate Robert William Renall (sic), Date of Death: 26/11/1860, AAAR W3558 Box 783 636, Filed: 4/12/1860, Intestate, Archives NZ, Wellington