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Re: Steadman

BernardHargadon — 2013-05-19 12:17:43Z

Thanks for that. I think this looks like the correct person. Have you got my email , if not I can forward it to you. Thanks Brian

Re: Steadman

jogregory121 — 2013-05-19 07:26:30Z

In 1972 there were 3x James STEADMAN's in NZ but only one living in Auckland.
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New Zealand, Electoral Rolls, 1972

Name: James J Steadman - carpenter
Name: John B Steadman - carpenter
Name: Monica M Steadman - widow
31 Kimberley Road, Eden, Auckland
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In 1978 there were 4x James STEADMAN's in NZ but only one living in Auckland.
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New Zealand, Electoral Rolls, 1978

Name: James J Steadman - Carpenter
Name: Maria E Steadman - married
8/3 Luke St, Otahuhu, Auckland
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Maria & James still live in Auckland.

I will contact you privately with there address and phone number

Re: Williams family of Auckland

alanprice5 — 2013-05-18 16:50:15Z

Hi Tania
What a terrific reply and I am amazed at the story you have unearthed. Sylvia, my wife, had heard from her mother that Hugh had been a lighthouse keeper but we had no evidence to prove this. Also the 1938 register shows Evan living at 3 George Street, an address mentioned in the article. It looks like they were friends even if not related.
Further research is required both in Anglesey and in New Zealand.
Many thanks
Alan Price.

Re: Williams family of Auckland

Tania_Dennis — 2013-05-18 14:23:42Z

Hi alanprice5

Not sure this has anything to do with your family but an interesting story.

Found marriage 1913/768- Hugh Owen WILLIAMS married Alice May COLLINS

Also found a death for a Hugh Owen WILLIAMS age: 69 in 1958

As Evan was born about 1891 maybe they were brothers.

But the interesting thing is this story online about an Alice May WILLIAMS and letters she wrote. If you use the addresses from these letters and the address that the Williams were living at in 1946/9 they are in same area.

Anyway read it, it maybe of interest.

http://publicaddress.net/speaker/who-no-letters-from-alice-m...

Cheers
Tania

Re: Steadman

BernardHargadon — 2013-05-18 12:02:45Z

Thanks for the reply. I have only noticed that I put an A before his first name.
His name was actually James Steadman.
Again thanks and if you know of a James or Jim you can let me know.
Regards,
Brian

Re: Steadman

jogregory121 — 2013-05-17 09:53:04Z

The only A Jim STEADMAN that was around in early 1970's could be this below:
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NZ Electoral Roll 1972, 1978

Alan James STEADMAN - Electrician
Penelope Anne STEADMAN - Housewife
33 Hillary Cres, Auckland
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NZ Electoral Roll 1981

Alan James STEADMAN - Electrician
Penelope Anne STEADMAN - Housewife
28 Waimate Cres, Tokoroa
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Not sure if Alan is still at this property but I know Penelope is.

Here is the phone number http://whitepages.co.nz/w/100107168/

Williams family of Auckland

alanprice5 — 2013-05-15 11:06:00Z

I am researching the Grandfather of my wife. His name was Evan Williams and he arrived in New Zealand abt. 1934. His occupation was a seaman. He died on 30th March 1954 in the public hospital, Auckland. I have found that he lived in 11 Costley Street in 1946 and 1949 and also at the same address was a Hugh Williams, occupation Customs Officer, and an Alice May Williams. I do not know if they are all related or who married who but would be grateful if anyone in New Zealand can shed any more light on the family.

Re: Branch family - Hamilton, NZ

merrilbourne — 2013-05-10 20:06:02Z

Hi Stuart,

I would very much like to discuss the Branch family with you, as William Arthur Branch was my grandfather Fred's brother.

Please e-mail me directly m.bourne@ihug.co.nz

Regards,
Merril Bourne,
Auckland

Re: John Andriassen

gthomas1113 — 2013-05-07 12:44:11Z

From the letters that my cousin in Asker has sent me, it looks like his address was from a post office box in Auckland.
The letters were all to his sister Inga in Norway.

By the way, I just saw your 2010 replies to my posts--not sure how I missed them,

Re: Olivia Josephine Godfrey

jogregory121 — 2013-05-07 12:07:29Z

New Zealand, Electoral Rolls, 1969 & 1972

Name: Roger Cecil Godfrey - Sales Rep
Name: Olivia Josephine Godfrey - married
McEntee Road, Waitemata, Auckland
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New Zealand, Electoral Rolls, 1978

Name: Roger Cecil Godfrey - Builder
Upper Warwera Rd, Kaukapakapa, Helensville, Auckland

Name: Olivia Josephine Godfrey - telephonist
81 Centreway Road, Orewa, Albany, Auckland (work address?)
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New Zealand, Electoral Rolls, 1981

Name: Olivia Josephine Godfrey - Cmmtt Sc
Name: Roger Cecil Godfrey - Builder
Upper Warwera Rd, Upper Warwera, Helensville, Auckland
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I found a Roger Cecil Godfrey who plays golf in the Waitangi area.
http://devpublic.golf.co.nz/MyGolf/Default.aspx?memberid=460...

I'll see if I can find them in the latest Electoral for you

Re: Henry John Harris

jogregory121 — 2013-05-07 11:37:00Z

What sort of info would you like to find ?

Re: John Andriassen

jogregory121 — 2013-05-07 11:34:39Z

What was his Address in Auckland at this time ?

John Andriassen

gthomas1113 — 2013-05-06 20:23:31Z

Hello

Looking for info on John Andriassen, born in Asker Norway about 1887. Lived near Auckland, last letter posted from
there in 1911.
Any info helpful.
Thanks
Jeanne

Re: Morgan not Morgon

zlj23 — 2013-04-26 07:06:57Z

Hi there, I am jusy trying to find the grave of my great great grandmother and her son and daughter buried at Barbadoes street cemetry. Her name was Elizabeth Bradley D1881, Son Frederick Ernst Bradley Died 1876 age 2 and Daughter Hannah Elizabeth Stockdill D1876 age 6 from 1st marrage. I have looked all over cemetry but gravestones are in disrepair from earth quake. I would look a copy of plot mapif possible or any help. I live in CHCH 0212467872 email zlj@clear.net.nz. Thank you sooooo much :-)

Henry John Harris

Kwozziebro — 2013-04-25 06:28:27Z

Hi all,

Looking for any information with regards to my Great (x3) Grandad, Henry John Harris(1826-1909) marr. Delina Reece (1841 - 1902).

Thank you

Re: Ancestor missing in Auckland 1930's

AltheaJB — 2013-04-20 17:55:40Z

He hasn't died in NZ by that name
But I guess given the circumstances he coulld have changed his name completely???

Re: Bartlett and/or Conroy

chat1 — 2013-04-14 03:11:48Z

Hi there I have finally found John's Marriage to Vera - not quie as anticipated

Ancestor missing in Auckland 1930's

PippaPain — 2013-04-13 20:07:53Z

A tree relative of mine, Alfred Dodds Walton b.1904ish in Newcastle Upon Tyne was thought to be on the HMS Achilles when it docked in Auckland, but he never returned back to ship when he should have and has been missing ever since.
We don't know exactly when he went missing.
Does anybody have any idea of how we could maybe find some information or know of an Alfred Walton?
Thankyou, I know it's a long shot!

Re: Bartlett and/or Conroy

chat1 — 2013-04-10 23:00:28Z

Hi Robin - you could obtain a Cert. on-line at BDM Wellington however you may not need that now as I have confirmed that John Patrick & Vera did have a Daughter known as Vena who should be living in South Auckland ( at least she was in 2009 when her Mother died ) - at this stage however I do Not know what her Married surname is. I could do some more research in that regard but you will need to contact me at:-
gandschatfield@xtra.co.nz
regards Graham C

Re: Bartlett and/or Conroy

RobinPhillips60 — 2013-04-10 20:39:38Z

Dear Graham
Thank you so much for your extremely helpful email. It sounds like you have found the right person.
The mystery has been that we know John P BARTLETT emigrated with a lady called Vera and that they had a daughter called Vina, a very unusual name. Whilst we know his parents and siblings, no-one has any idea when he emigrated and precisely where they moved to, though your email is helpful in that area.
As it sounds more than 99% likely that this is the correct person, do you know whether I can order a Death Certificate on line?

Re: Bartlett and/or Conroy

chat1 — 2013-04-10 09:52:32Z

Hi Robin - I have found a John Patrick BARTLETT who was born 30 Dec.1917 in the Eastry district of Kent and who died 31 Aug.1987 in South Auckland and was cremated at Purewa Cemetery. At that same Cemetery there was also a Vera Alma Bartlett who died 14 May 2009 and was also cremated there. She was born 28 Oct.1918.
I was Not able to establish when and where they were married whether in the UK or NZ nor if her maiden name was Conroy so that I cannot verify whether she was John's wife or not- although it does seem likely.
If you think that might be your John P. Bartlett then you could easily obtain a copy of his Death Cert. ( NZ $20 ) which would give you a lot of information including his Parents names, his Wife's name and when & where they were married and also the ages & gender of any surving children - although not their names.
I hope that info. may assist you,
regards Graham C

Bartlett and/or Conroy

RobinPhillips60 — 2013-04-09 21:05:56Z

Hi to researchers in Auckland
I am looking for a long lost relative called John P BARTLETT b.abt.1918 in Kent, England who is believed to have emigrated to New Zealand after marrying a lady from New Zealand called Vera CONROY.
After many years searching I stumbled across an entry on Ancestry from someone called Vina. This name corresponds with the vague memories of the family.
I have left messages since Oct12 for this person on Ancestry but have not received a reply (ID is VinaJulia).
As time is 'running out' for the living relatives here in the UK, I would like to make contact with this family's descendants, wherever they are in NZ.
I would appreciate any assistance in this area so that we can put two long lost families in touch.
Thank you in anticipation.
Robin

Re: Beesley in New Zealand

bibbs51 — 2013-03-27 02:31:49Z

Thank you ....Yes please I am researching for a friend. Her G Parents were Percy and Daisy. Her Father Ronald who died quite young.

David Jones, son of Harry Hewett Jones and Irene

abmarjones — 2013-03-20 20:49:25Z

I am trying to find my cousin David Jones. He is the son of Harry Hewett Jones, b. 1913 England d. 1965 Royal Oak, Auckland, NZ and Irene Jones (maiden name not known) b. 1912 England d. 1991 Auckland, NZ. I know Irene remarried a Mr Sheppard (possibly in 1969). Mr Sheppard's first names were either John Ernest or Robert Ernest Harvey.
David Jones was as far as I know born in England and went out to NZ with his parents, obviously some time before 1965.

We lost touch with Irene after my father's (Edwin Cluley Jones) death in 1977. David is the only cousin on our father's to myself (Robert Andrew Jones) and my brother (Stephen Francis Jones), so we would be very interested if anyone knows of him. I visit New Zealand every couple of years so would be keen to meet up.

Re: looking for my neice

laurensains — 2013-03-20 03:15:18Z

It's Lauren, Weirdly enough, my friend casually looked my name up on google just to see what it would hold and informed me about a particular message saying "looking for my neice" ...she is I.. I know it has been nearly 9 years since you sent the post, but I am hoping you get this message, please feel free to contact me

Re: rhind

jeanbarker52 — 2013-03-12 20:22:36Z

hi alison,
thank you for the email you sent me, i have read the story of them emigrating to new zealand. and found it very interesting. iwonder why my grandfather never mentioned any of this, i know when my sister reads it she will think the same as me,we did know there was winchesters who emigrated to canada and grandad did travel back to scotland to see the family, can you tell me what happened to james sister mary. i found her on a scottish census with mary winchester before her and james married, like to know if she emigrated or stayed in scotland. hope to hear from you again.
mykindest regards....jean..

Re: rhind

sdr4052 — 2013-03-10 22:17:01Z

I am one of the decendent of George pirrit who sailed to nz with his faMILY ON THE HELENSLEE. i MARIED ELGIN RHIND WHOSE FAMILY SAILED IN THE VIOLA ALSO TO AUCKLAND. DID THE PASSENGEERS MEET THOSE OTHER BOATS OR HAS IT TAKEN. 100 YRS TO UNITE THE TWO VESSELS. WE MARRIED IN 1964.i believe that the war rivEr to clevedon was the way they came aSHORE THE VIOLA PEOPLE GOING TO PAPAKURA AND THE HELENSLEE TO POKENO WHERE MY PIRRIT RELATIONS SET UP A HEEL AND TOE PLATE FACTORY
DO YOU HAVVE MORE FACTS ABOUT THIS LINK.

Re: Drury, Papakura Electoral Rolls for 1975?

AltheaJB — 2013-03-09 18:38:30Z

The 1975 roll is available online to view at ancestry

Re: Drury, Papakura Electoral Rolls for 1975?

AltheaJB — 2013-03-09 18:38:06Z

The 1975 roll is available online to view at ancestry

Drury, Papakura Electoral Rolls for 1975?

MooNep — 2013-03-09 06:10:34Z

Can someone please tell me where these Rolls are located now?
Papakura was folded into Auckland in 1989 and, so far, I haven't been able to find the said Roll for 1975.

They've got to be somewhere! Does anybody know where?

Please help! Thank you!

Olivia J Godfrey

russlee344 — 2013-03-03 16:55:09Z

Can anyone assist me locating my cousin who emigrated to Auckland from Ealing, london, UK in the 1960`s. Maiden name Welsford. Last address in 1981 may have been Upper Warwera, Helensville District. Husband Roger. Unable to view up to date electorial rolls on internet from UK.

Re: Richard Jennison Ball from Bulwell,Nottingham arrived NZ 1885/6

ROBERTBALL524 — 2013-03-03 12:14:27Z

Hello PDMOULDEN
thankyou for replying to my post any information you have would be greatly appreciated.I have been waiting to find a living relative who would be able to help.I have been researching the Ball family for about 10 years , if there is anything you would like to know just let me know.
best regards
Rob Ball

Re: Richard Jennison Ball from Bulwell,Nottingham arrived NZ 1885/6

pdmoulden — 2013-03-02 20:01:12Z

Hello Richard, My husband's grandfather was Frank Mason Ball +his grandmother Amy Lyman(who later remarried after Frank died). I can give you info on that particular side of the family -Let me know! We live in Auckland NZ

Re: George Ernest LEE

russlee344 — 2013-02-18 09:07:16Z

Hi Athea
Thanks very much for replying to my search enquiry. I have taken your advice and applied for printout of death certificate on-line. Also contacted council about cremation now just waiting for replies.Doubt if I will be able to locate any relatives of my uncle but who knows!.If I can help you with anything in Essex let me know I`ll do my best.
Many thanks again
regards Russ Lee

Re: George Ernest LEE

AltheaJB — 2013-02-17 19:13:12Z

Buried Waikumete Cemetery Auckland
http://www.waitakere.govt.nz/cnlser/cm/cemeterysearch/cemete...

YOu could email them or the undertaker mentioned for more details
Bye
Althea

Re: George Ernest LEE

AltheaJB — 2013-02-17 19:09:46Z

1976/42196 Lee George Ernest 8 November 1899
Purchase the Death certificate and it should tell you details
this cN be done online
https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Search/Search.a...

Steadman

BernardHargadon — 2013-02-06 22:56:10Z

I am trying to make contact with A Jim Steadman from Auckland who I knew in dublin Ireland in the early 1970's

George Ernest LEE

russlee344 — 2013-02-06 08:55:57Z

The subject is my late uncle who moved to Auckland New Zealand. I believe it may have been in November 1924 on
S.S. Tainui to Auckland(passenger or crew?). Born Barkingside in Essex,UK 8/11/1899. So far only unsubstatiated records online: Probate record 1976/42196 @ Titirangi, @ Christchurch Library site.(unable to access online from here). Couple of traces in 1969 and 1972 at South Titirangi Road, but cannot verify if the above information is my relative. Anyone who can possibly assist me in tracing him or any possible decendents? Thanks.

Waikumete Cemetery

jackiepeter13 — 2013-01-28 19:25:50Z

Please if anyone is visiting this cemetery, would you be prepared to take a grave photograph for me.

William John Dyer Soldiers Burial M row 6 Plot 83

Many Thanks
Jackie
UK

Davis/Davies family in Auckland 1841

anncrouch1 — 2013-01-13 04:26:21Z

I am researching William Davis/Davies, wife Jane and son Joseph who it looks like arrived in Auckland in 22 June 1841 on the Shamrock from Sydney. William was a printer by trade and I have read that other early newpaper/printing related people arrived on the Shamrock at this time. What is known is that in about 1847 Jane had a daughter, Henrietta with her husband James Russell (can't find the brith or marriage yet). William seems to have disappeared, perhaps deceased. Jane and her two children are back in Sydney in the mid 1860s and James Russel is listed as deceased of Auckland in Henrietta's engagement announcement in the Sydney Morning Herald in 1865.
I would be so grateful is anyone could provide assistance or suggestions on where to look for information on the family in early Auckland and information early newspapers and their employees as it is possible that William worked for one of them

Many thanks,
Ann Crouch

Re: rhind

jeanbarker52 — 2013-01-02 20:43:40Z

hi pandahodgeson.
i would be really greatful for your information on the family.my email address is.
jean-barker@hotmail.co.uk.
i am related to the family, as mary winchester was my grandfathers greataunt.and we never knew there was any family relatives in new zealand till we started our family tree.ilook forward to you emailing me your family tree etc.
do you know if any one as any photographs of mary and james rhind.as if possible would like a copy of them for the album. thank for quick reply.i look forward to hearing from you soon.all my kindest regards.....jean....

Re: rhind

pandahodgson — 2012-12-26 22:31:36Z

Hello jeanbarker52.
I am not quite sure how to use this site. I have the complete family tree of John Ross Mcgill (born 1846 Ayrshire Scotland), married to Elizabeth Rhind born 7/8/1858 in Inverness. John McGill was my Great Grandfather and came to New Zealand on the ship 'Helenslee' in 1864 with his parents and brothers. Elizabeth Rhind came to NZ on the ship 'viola' in 1865 with her family. They had a family of 17. Archibald McGill was one of the 17 and was my Grandfather. My family tree goes back several generations before these two, and back to Scotland. There is alot of informaation on the passengers of the ship and the happenings of the time. I could scan it and email it to you if you are interested?

thanks Alison McGill

Re: rhind

pandahodgson — 2012-12-26 10:39:13Z

Hello

Are you still looking for information on John Ross Mcgill and Elizabeth Rhind?
who had a family of 17 in Pokeno. My Grandfather Archibald McGill was one of the 17. I have a family tree with details of the ship 'The Helenslee' John Ross McGill came to NZ in 1864, with Mother, father and brothers.
Elizabeth Rhind came over on the ship Viola 1865.
I could copy the pages and email them to you?
thanks Alison

Re: De Tourret FAmily

yeahbut58 — 2012-12-10 23:33:48Z

Hi Megan, Thanks for the info. I didn't have maiden names for either of Royce's wives which made finding them a bit difficult. Ernest also had a wife and baby daughter in Australia when he left for NZ. I believe the divorce was in 1935 which made me think that Royce was a stepson. I have a picture of Ernest's mother, Anastasia, on my "Dywer Molloy Howe..." tree. Her husband, Ernest De Tourret sr was a noted photographer in Auckland but he and wife Annie appear to have separated by 1920 as Annie was resident in Australia off/on from this time. There were also 2 children ( Annie d?? and Milton d1908) who died young and 2 sisters who returned to NZ and married almost immediately after the death of their mother in 1943. Hope we can swap more info! regards Jane

Re: Workers at the Waitakere Train Station

nhwaddell — 2012-12-10 22:54:49Z

I will do. Thank you

Re: De Tourret FAmily

megan8695 — 2012-12-10 18:01:11Z

Yes Royce was Ernests son or stepson. My grandmother Molly Alvine Franke married Royce.
Royce died in a car accident on Jan 6 1959 in Eketahuna (NZ) and he was survived by his second wife Sylvia Jessop and 3 daughters who were at the time aged 7, 5, 2 .
I am trying to find out more info on Royce - I am going to try to get his marriage certificate for futher details of his seconf wife and to see if I can track her down.

Re: De Tourret FAmily

yeahbut58 — 2012-12-10 12:27:09Z

Hi Megan, I have scant info for this generation of DeTourret family. I believe that Royce was a stepson of Ernest Frederick DeT but would have to get his death cert to check . His mother seemed to "disappear" from voter records after Ernest F. died. I have some info for Ernest re family in Australia. His Mother was My Gt Gt aunt. Would like to discuss any info you may have
regards JAne

Re: Beesley in New Zealand

jogregory121 — 2012-12-10 11:19:14Z

Did you want info on the Beesley's in NZ that might help you find your connections ?

Re: Workers at the Waitakere Train Station

jogregory121 — 2012-12-10 11:17:44Z

Try Contacting Waitakere NZSG
http://www.genealogy.org.nz/Waitakere_79.aspx

Re: De Tourret FAmily

megan8695 — 2012-12-10 10:06:20Z

hi I also am looking for information on this family in particular Royce Harry de Tourret who was Ernests son or stepson.
Megan