Auckland - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Phyllis Latour Doyle, nickname Pippa, maiden name Phyllis Ada Latour

magoo42 — 13 Dec 2007 9:46:54 GMT

I am not related to this lady, but she was a wartime friend of my mother's. I believe she was living in Auckland in the 1990's but that she was born in South Africa around 1921 or 1922. Her husband (I think former husband) was named Patrick Doyle and I know names of three children - Barry, Pauline and Odette. I am just curious to know if she is still living or whether she has descendents I could contact. I have a few old photos and memories that my mother passed on to do with the WWII SOE section F and the French resistance, my interest is solely to better understand life and times.

Grateful for any leads or pointers,
paul c.

Woodward Family

wayneedwin5 — 2 Oct 2008 3:42:08 GMT

Looking for anyone who is researching the WOODWARD surname in Auckland.

Mary Emily MESSAGE

andirab — 14 Mar 2008 6:01:56 GMT

I am looking to find any descendants of Mary Emily MESSAGE.
She was born in Auckland in 1870, died in Auckland on 11/08/1920, married William GEORGE in 1895. Possibly she was married to Henry WICKENS before that. Her parents were Elizabeth GREENOFF (1847-1923) and Edward John MESSAGE (1844-1923).
Any info to help me to trace them would be much appreciated.
Thanks Irina

Catherine Augusta Francis

cherry15 — 21 Aug 2008 6:34:05 GMT

I am looking for the names of Catherines daughters. My partners gg grandmother was Elizabeth Anne Francis married a James Robert Henry in 1875, they had a son William Henry Who attened Mt Cook school in 1883. we were wondering if there was any connection to Catherine.

Cherry

Henry William THOMPSON, Dargaville

lindsayswadling1 — 2 Sep 2008 6:44:49 GMT

Henry William THOMPSON was supposedly born in or near Dargaville, Northland. His age varies slightly but he would have been born around 1898-1900. His marriage certificate from Western Australia states

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Certificate of Marriage WA No.1836
18 Nov 1938, District registrar's Office, Perth

Henry William THOMPSON
38; bachelor; signwriter; b. Auckland NZ; residence Outram St Perth
father William THOMPSON; contractor
mother Ivy Christina ROBERTSON

Roma Ruby EDWARDS
26; spinster; nurse; b. Branxholm TAS; residence Geraldton
father Percy William EDWARDS; farmer
mother Olive Augusta DIPROSE

Witnessed by R V Croxton, Alfred Richards
=========

Supposedly, because no record has yet been found of his birth. His children remember that he spoke of Dargaville rather than Auckland.

Does anyone else descend from William THOMPSON and Ivy Christina ROBERTSON? Or can you tell me where else I might find info on this family, from Australia (where I live)?

thanks
Lindsay Swadling

John Joseph Forde

LynnHarrison41 — 20 Aug 2008 7:09:51 GMT

Is anybody able to find the birth of John Joseph Forde born abt 1860 Auckland. He is listed on th 1881 onwards census for the UK but I have no idea who his parents were and how to obtain this info as I live in the UK.

James & Fanny Thorne (formerly Greenfield /Page)

julianlovegrove — 5 Feb 2007 10:49:13 GMT

I am seeking descendants of James & Fanny Thorne married in Auckland 21st Jan 1860.
James was described as a Hotelkeeper in Princes Street, Auckland, on their Daughter, also Fanny,'s Birth Certificate in Nov 1860.

Young Fanny subsequently ran away to NSW Australia, to marry a Scientist with a German name, and her family were livid and disowned her. I am descended from her and have most subsequent details.

If you are descended from James or Fanny, I'd love to know if they lived and died in New Zealand, or if they ended up in Australia, which family stories suggest.

Kind regards
Julian Lovegrove

Cullimores from England

bluedooo — 7 Aug 2007 6:22:02 GMT

I am looking for anyone having a connection with the surname Cullimore whose ancestor originated in Berkshire England. I believe Joseph Cullimore emigrated to New Zealand sometime between 1850 and 1900 with his wife and family. I would be interested in any contact with the Cullimore surname for exchange of information.
Best Regards
Tom Whalen

Mortuary Chapel, Waikaraka Cemetery, Onehunga

deemkaye_1 — 16 Aug 2008 7:18:43 GMT

I am doing some research on this building, does anyone have any info, please?
Was it moved or demolished? When did it go from the Cemetery?

I have also posted this under Cemeteries, just to capture both audiences. Thanks for any help/info you may have :))

Wolfran & Rosina Cottingham of South Street, Newton, Auckland

PLeavett — 23 Apr 2008 4:25:06 GMT

In 1852 Wolfran Cottingham married Rosina Elizabeth Haselden in Canterbury Kent. Shortly after they married,they went to New Zealand.
We are unable to identify Wolfran Cottingham's birth - can anyone enlighten us?
Also, how do you check historial BMD's in Australia. There doesn't seem to be much online. Any advice?
From what we can gather Wolfran served in the 58th Regiment and probably received a land grant after discharge.
Our interest in this family is through his wife Rosina,she was the daughter of our 3X great grandfather's sister Lucy Thompson and husband Wm.Haselden.

Is anyone familiar with this family?
Wolfran Cottingham b.? England
Rosina Elizabeth b. 1835 Bethnal Green London.
Their children were born Auckland New Zealand: Wolfran b.1852, Louisa b. 1855 Amy Maria b.1857, Rosina Elizabeth born/died 1864, Charlotte Jane 1869, Robert Stanislaus Wessel born/died 1871

Most of the New Zealand info was gleaned from the National Library of New Zealand Paperspast.
Interestingly, in a 1902 newspaper article a 17yr old Wolfran Cottingham goes missing, but later turns up. This must be a grandchild of the original Wolfran and Rosina.
Thanks in advance
Pam

AUCKLAND 19TH century RECORDS

Lisbates — 3 May 2007 11:26:38 GMT

Hi, I'm across the DITCH, in Sydney NSW. I am trying to find an obit for Ellen Keeffe March 1876 and her husband, James or John KEEFFE. They arrived 1865 on The Armstrong. He was alive when she died. They had at least five children born in Ireland, and she was in her early 30's when they landed in Auckland. A daughter married Edward VAZEY, a son married Louisa PRICE. James/John Keeffe had served in the Crimea. I have much info to share. Relatives found in Sydney, Cornwall, California, etc, and we want to share our info with the NZ family too. Some descendants are in their late 80's and have reached that stage of life where their early memories are really good oral history, and so far, just about everything that has been checked out is SPOT ON. Please get in contact

Lost, Stolen or Strayed looking for SMITH in Auckland abt 1915 to say 1975

Lisbates — 25 Jul 2008 7:56:19 GMT

Thomas H Smith born Sydney NSW 1886 and his brother Reuben H Smith born Sydney 1893 went to NZ, presume Auckland sometime during WW1 and settled there. Their sister retired there in the late 1960's. They were my Dad's uncles.

It is entirely possible that Reuben H Smith changed his name to Reuben Hartley.

Thomas, Reuben, and Rebecca's birth certificates all show their parents were married in Wellington NZ (So I will post this message there too). That marriage was 12 June 1881, between John Ellington Smith and Mary Ann Hunt. Despite much searching we have not yet found any NZ record for that marriage.

I have no idea if Thomas or Reuben married, had children, or when they died, and I am just starting on this particular line of my family history, so ANY CLUES are most welcome.

Cheers, Many thanks for reading this message,

Tis Me, from across the ditch!

Gertrude Roberts

PLR76 — 9 Jul 2008 9:45:36 GMT

Does anyone have any information on Gertrude Roberts, born in Nelson, England in Dec 1888 who emigrated to NZ around 1909 - 1915 ?

Look Up Please, for Chapple, Rebecca died Auckland 1975

Lisbates — 4 Jul 2008 1:40:09 GMT

Hi There,

Rebecca Chapple (nee Smith) died in Auckland 27 Feb 1975. If someone would please look up the newspapers around that time, for the death/funeral notices that would be wonderful. She was my grandmother. I think there would have been a cremation service. I remember my father attending, and he has been gone 20 years this month. We are all in NSW Australia.
Rebecca born NSW 1891, married NSW 1909, 7 children all born NSW between 1910 and 1930. Her parents had married in NZ in 1881.

Many thanks in anticipation.

Pitts, Kaufmann, Pittman, Kimpton Families

LMorris73 — 29 Mar 2008 1:46:34 GMT

Hello:

I am trying to trace my 2nd great grandfather, William Henry Pitts, who I believe moved to Birkenhead, Auckland, New Zealand in about June 1914. He was about 70 years old by this time, so I wonder if some of his children were not already there. Here are the details on his family--

William Henry Pitts (b.10 Jul 1844) married Isabella Tait in Ahmednagar, India in 1869. Their children were as follows:

Maude Isabella Pitts 1870-?
Mabel Jane Pitts 1872-? (married 1st Alfred Kaufmann, 2nd Percy Pittman)
William Tait Pitts 1874-?
Olive Mary Georgina Pitts 1875-? (married Frank Kimpton)
Henry William Pitts 1880-1955 (settled in Canada)
Edwin John Pitts 1882-1966 (settled in Canda)
Laura Katherine Pitts 1885

If anyone is familiar with these people, I would love to hear from you.

Also, I suspect William Henry may have died in New Zealand, but since I am in the US, I do not have access to records. Does anyone have any advice on how/who to request a search of the NZ death indexes when I don't have a date of death?

Many thanks in advance for any advice you can give.

Thanks,
Linda Morris
lmorris@alumni.vanderbilt.edu

Arthur Calman - Jessie Rutledge

genesr4us — 22 Jul 2008 11:29:33 GMT

Arthur Calman b. 1882 in NZ, m. Jessie Rutledge 26 Jan 1905 Karangahake NZ, her birth 13 Sep 1884 Wakamarina Marlborough NZ. Arthur died 4 Apr 1956 NZ. I have no other information on these two.
Jessie was a twin to Samuel Rutledge.
Jessie's parents were Samuel Andrew Rutledge and Rebecca Emily Sartin.
If anyone know of any more information on Arthur and Jessie it would be much appreciated.

Thanks.

genes.

WW1 NOMINAL ROLL

Lisbates — 24 May 2008 1:51:48 GMT

I am in NSW, and I am interested in Private Albert Henry KEEFFE who was Killed in Action at The Somme (France) in June 1916. His mother was a Mrs R McLean of Ponsonby. I think he may have been a descendant of John James Keeffe (a former soldier at Crimea as per my oral history) and his wife Ellen who arrived in NZ in 1865 on "The Armstrong". If so, then he may be a nephew of Mrs Julia VAZEY (alt spelling Vasey). I am a descendant of a John Keeffe who came to NSW from Auckland in the 1870's, he was born in Ireland, he and his siblings came to NZ with their parents on that 1865 voyage. I am interested in any details about any descendants of the Keeffe family, and I would like to share with my NZ branch as I have details of their Irish origins, and their US cousins as well as us lot here in NSW. Cheers

Coley/Massey

Bluebell63 — 29 Oct 2007 9:49:24 GMT

Hi,
Would anybody have these two people in their family tree.
James Coley b abt 1827 & Rebecca Massey b abt 1832. Both
are born in England. They married in Auckland in 1848 later moving down to Foxton, Manawatu. They both died in Foxton, James in 1901 & Rebecca 1908. They had 11 children. Any information would be wonderful. Thank you.
Kind regards
Patsy
Palmerston North

Batten

carljbatten — 20 Jun 2008 7:04:32 GMT

I live in Australia and am trying to research my family. Not havng a lot of luck so far I had a brother, father and grandfather all named Frederick Harold Batten. All deceased since about 1995, my father and grandfather in Auckland and brother in Whangarei last year. My grandfather was the father of Jean Batten the famous aviatrix of the 1930's. They lived in Rotorua in the early 1900's where Jean and her brother John were born and I'm not sure where my father was born.
Any help regarding this family line would be greatly appreciated

Froggatt Family

noraeastwood — 4 Jun 2008 6:44:51 GMT

Hi I am researching my family history.Iam looking for any relatives to my gt aunt Agnes I don't know her married name but she was Agnes Froggatt. Agnes had 9 daughters so did her sister Beatrice. I know Agnes emigrated to New Zealand (could have been about mid 1900's) She came from a large family my grandfather being the youngest. He was Albert Edward Froggatt of Barnsley South Yorkshire England. Her parents were John & Sarah. John was born in Stockport in Cheshire in 1857 and died in Barnsley in 1915. I think Sarah was born in Barnsley in abt 1859. CAN ANYONE HELP PLEASE?

MICHAEL family ex Fiji

lyallbay — 1 Mar 2008 6:54:23 GMT

Looking for any descendents of Henry Mowbray Michael who ws born in India c 1852 and went to Fiji 1879, then to NZ ca 1910? Died Auckland 1926. He had six sons who mostly settled in Auckland. Youngest was Manly Michael who marr in Hastings area in 1929.
Thanks
Pam

North Family of Whangarei

raiinsford — 22 May 2008 11:28:00 GMT

I'm a North from the Whangarei "North" family though we have many relations in Auckland. If anyone could kick start me in the right direction on my family tree? Would be appreciated.
Marc Rainsford North - b. 1964, Pukekohe, New Zealand
(son of)
Monte Richard North - b. 1943, Kaiatia, New Zealand
(son of); married Robyn Helen Pye;
Carl Raymond North - b. c1921, New Zealand
(son of); married Eileen Parrott
Carl Samuel North - b. c1900, ?;
married Ida Edith Elizabeth Mortimer
Thanks,
Marc

Jack Hughes, Myhill, Amos, Stockman

abramssm — 12 May 2008 12:02:03 GMT

Did you know Jack Hughes? b.1891 Belfast Ireland. Served in the New Zealand forces WW1. Married Lillian (Judy) Myhill 1947, and lived in Te Awamutu on Hazelmere Cres. Judy had 2 children from previous marriage, Phillip Amos and Norma (married name Stockman). Jack is a 100 year old family mystery. His family has always searched and wondered what happened to him. His only sister, my Grandmother died in 1972. We just want to know what he was like, what he did with his life beyond the Great War. If you knew Jack, please write and share what you know. Thankyou, Sandra

Lists of Emigrants leaving the UK around 1840 - 1860.

JDeRooij — 2 Mar 2008 10:33:26 GMT

Is there such a thing as a list of Emigrants leaving England for New Zealand around 1850 to 1860. Shipping companies perhaps ?
Of course we have the Passenger lists for Emigrants arriving in NZ but these don't always give much information about the persons.
Please does anyone have any tips for me about where to search online or who to write to.

Kind regards,
JDeRooij

Gilday/Gildea - Bachelder - Auckland, New Zealand

jamesbrann1 — 24 Apr 2008 5:44:46 GMT

Mary Gilday, born Potatoe Market, Ennis, Clare, Ireland
died after 3 May 1943, Auckland, New Zealand.
married a Bachelder
had two daughters
Helena Marie Bachelder
Francis Bachelder

Jamesbrann@hotmail.com

Dennis, death notice look up

genesr4us — 15 Apr 2008 1:10:57 GMT

Could a some one please be able to look up the death notices in the New Zealand Herald, Norman Dennis on 23 Oct 1977 & Dorothy Dennis on 11 Jul 1978. Looking for children if mentioned in the notices or any other info would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you
genes.

Hart family of Auckland area

rmarion138 — 29 Apr 2008 12:28:10 GMT

I have recently discovered that some Hart friends living in the Auckland area are actually Hart relatives of mine and would like to get in touch with them again after 12 years.

I'm hoping someone can do a lookup in a city directory, etc to see if they can be found. The white pages give me too many hits to try calling them all from Canada.

I am looking for Bernard (Bernie) Hart and Carol (nee Ryder) his wife or either of their 2 children Angie (angela) or Jordan (who I believe may be in the army)

Thanks in advance for any help.
Rick Marion
rmarion8@cogeco.ca

Papakura Cemetery

wmnslogic — 25 Apr 2008 4:42:21 GMT

Does anyone know of where these records are available (besides the Papakura Library)?
I was able to access these records on my last trip to Auckland via the library records however since then I have new family members to find. (I am in Wellington and not planning another trip north anytime soon).
Does anyone know if its ever likely they will be available online perhaps through the council website or are there published sources eg a book or cd which contains the burial details?

Bachelder & Perkin - Auckland, New Zealand.

jamesbrann1 — 25 Apr 2008 3:24:11 GMT

Harold Perkin married Francis Bachelder in Auckland, New Zealand.

Children:
Michael Perkin

May 3, 1943: 34 Duston Road (Auckland, New Zealand) to Irish family in Augusta, Maine

jamesbrann@hotmail.com

Perkin - Bachelder, May 3, 1943: 34 Duston Road, Auckland, New Zealand

jamesbrann1 — 24 Apr 2008 5:55:26 GMT

Harold Perkin married Francis Bachelder

37 Duston Road, MT Albert, S.W.1., Auckland, New Zealand

had children
Michael Perkin

Bachelder/Batchelor, Stephens, Plewes - Auckland, New Zealand

jamesbrann1 — 25 Apr 2008 3:30:40 GMT

Helena Marie Bachelder married a Stephens in Auckland, New Zealand

Children in Auckland, New Zealand
Three Son's (one KIA in WWII France)
Two Dau's (Yvonne Stephens married David Stanley Plewes in 1944)

I think the New Zealand son must have joined the British Army and not the NZ Army as he was killed in France.

jamesbrann@hotmail.com

Stephens - Bachelder - Plewes, Auckland, New Zealand

jamesbrann1 — 24 Apr 2008 5:48:32 GMT

Helena Marie Bachelder, born Auckland, New Zealand
married a Stephens
had 5 children mabey more
One dau married a Plewes

jamesbrann@hotmail.com

Perkin & Bachelder, 37 Duston Road, MT Albert, S.W.1., Auckland, New Zealand

jamesbrann1 — 24 Apr 2008 5:52:28 GMT

Harold Perkin married Francis Bachelder

37 Duston Road, MT Albert, S.W.1., Auckland, New Zealand

had children
Michael Perkin

jamesbrann@hotmail.com

Pye, Charles (1841-1893)

raiinsford — 3 Apr 2008 12:32:34 GMT

Born Blisland, Cornwall, moved to NZ apparently around 1857 aged 16. Only info I have is that his son was John Pye (my great grandfather) who married Edith Alcock. Please help me find information on Charles (my g-g-grandfather).

Who did he marry? Where did he live? What did he do? How many children did he have apart from John?

Thanks,
Marc

Doris Campbell nee Hunter

banddprice — 15 Apr 2008 11:10:23 GMT

Does anyone have any info about Doris? She died in Auckland about late 1970s or early 1980s. Info about the rest of the family, please.

Harrison, Mitchell

lorrainep900 — 14 Apr 2008 9:14:11 GMT

Mary Jane Harrison arrived here with her BIL and 8 children in the early 1880s. She settled in the Woodhill=Kumeu area. She married a man with the sirname of Mitchell. ld love any information l can get.Thanks.

Matuschka and Domashck (?)

raiinsford — 3 Apr 2008 12:35:51 GMT

Martin Matuschka married Anna around 1866. Martin was about 28 and Anna 18. There is a copy of their marriage certificate circulating around the descendants - I have a very bad photograph of it.

Can anyone help me here - would like more info on both Martin and Anna; also would like to know the correct spelling of Anna's surname.
Thanks,
Marc

mantell, mcloed kerr, kedgley

lisajaneb2 — 5 Apr 2008 11:09:21 GMT

Hi lam trying to trace information on my great uncle Denis Michael Mantell born sept 1906 in the uk. He married a flora Jane Mcleod Kerr in 1931 in Suva Fiji, but then she remarried in 1940 to a man named Maurice Kedgley from auckland. Apart from that bit of info I cant find anything else on Denis, it may have been that he had moved to Australia or new Zealand or he may have died before 1940. Suva records havent shown up any deaths for denis nor a divorce. On his marriage certificate his occupation is a herds tester. I would be very grateful for any information.

James Robert Hill

JDeRooij — 17 Feb 2008 9:35:45 GMT

James Robert Hill was the Grandfather I never met.
He lived in Auckland, [North shore?] around 1930 until his death in 1958. He was an apiarist and his nickname was I think "Honey" Hill. He was born in Kawakawa, was married in Whangarei in 1900, then divorced in 1920 and then remarried to an Australian in Auckland in 1923.
If anyone knows of him or has clues about him I would love to hear them. I'd like to get to know who he was.

Look up please on Finn Digby & Ward

maggiemartin111 — 1 Apr 2008 5:47:31 GMT

Hoping that some one out there can help with the look ups on the above names please.Below is all I have on them. Hoping some one can help. I live in WA Aus and do not have access to NZ records.

Catherine Finn nee Maloney
died 1903 Christchurch NZ
children
James born 1854 Vic Aus
Luke born 1858 Tas Aus
Ellen born 1860 Tas - died 1954 Wanganui NZ- married 1881 Christchurch NZ - Rowland Digby
Francis born 1862 Tas Aus

Ellen Finn had a child Florence Agnes Finn Digby which may or may not be Rowland Digby's as she was born 1878 Christchurch NZ (would like to know if Rowland is the father)and Ellen & Rowland married in 1881.
Are there any children born to Rowland & Ellen Digby.

John Digby born 1811 Eng - died 1879 Ashburton Canterbury NZ - spouse Susanna Neville (no other details are known on her)

Florence Agnes Finn Digby born 1878 Christchurch NZ - died 1951 Wanganui NZ - married 1906 Wanganui NZ - spouse William Robert Mabey Ward
children
Norman Robert Ward born 1910
Eileen Violet Ward
Thelma Ward
Florence Ward
Olga Ward
William Ward
Joyce Ward.

BMD record

georgekelly524 — 28 Mar 2008 8:06:10 GMT

Unusual request-an Irishman trying to trace family from NZ death record.The record is #1890 Auckland Sept Qtr-death occurred on July 15th 1920.The deceased was a Michael Casey of St George Road,Avondale,Auckland.I am trying to get the names of his parents from death cert-especially his mother's maiden name.The info came from someone who looked at index,but not details of the actual record.
George

Johnsons and Wheldons

DAVIDPIMBOROUGH — 22 Mar 2008 4:17:45 GMT

An Edward Johnson (b: 1915 Aughton, Lancashire, Enlgand) and his wife Mildred Catherine Wheldon (b: Kenilworth, Warwickshire), Enlgand emigrated to New Zealand 18th May 1958 on the M.S. Sibajak via Southampton.

They brought their 4 children
Cynthia
Diane
Richard Edward
Susan Catherine.

They settled in Connaught Street Block House Bay Auckland.
Edward was a Joiner.

Does any one out there have any info on this family?

Obituary Lookups

Duane_Pell — 28 Feb 2008 2:32:49 GMT

Is there anyone in New Zealand that can do obituary or death notice lookups? This would be for November 2004 and December 1992. The two people I am looking for are Una P. Connor, death date of November 4, 2004, Aukland, New Zealand. Also looking for an obituary for a Joseph John Connor, death date Dec 1992, but this one would be in the Wellington, New Zealand. I would appreciate any help that can be given as I live in the United States.

Hazel, Ralph, Walter, Elsie and Amy CARTWRIGHT b. about 1900

andirab — 15 Mar 2008 12:09:32 GMT

I am hoping to find ancestors of Hazel Miriam CARTWRIGHT b. 1897 not sure where d. 1977 in Auckland, New Zealand. She had 2 brothers Ralph and Walter and 2 sisters Elsie and Amy. She married Harold Oswald Message TREWHEELA in Auckland in 1919.
Any info on her siblings will also be very much appreciated. We heard that some of them live in England.

Newspaper Archives

GlendaN56 — 13 Mar 2008 11:36:11 GMT

Can anyone tell me where I might find archived copies of the Auckland Star. I believe they are accessible via the Auckland City Library however, as I live outside of NZ, this is not an option for me. Also, is there a register of inmates at Mt Eden Prison around the time of the riots in July 1965?

Elli, if you are watching, have sent you two emails but as yet no response regarding your suggestion to contact you privately re my request for electoral roll info.

Many thanks.

Sharpe Ancestors

hmcmillan29 — 6 Mar 2008 5:05:27 GMT

Im looking to find any living relatives that I think are in Auckland. They are relatives of Samuel Sharpe, born June 1859, Bethnal Green, London, England and died Sept 1937, Streatham, Middlesex in London.
I believe his son and family are living there and any info to help me trace them would be much appreciated.

electoral roll lookup?

GlendaN56 — 6 Feb 2008 11:34:10 GMT

Is anyone able to have a look at the electoral roll for the Henderson area in the 1960s. I am trying to trace a Donald Edward Carr who sometimes used the name Garry Lewis. I believe he worked for Inland Revenue and would probably have been in his mid to late forties around this time. I've been trying to locate him for about 20 years with no success.

Simpson, Thomas IRE-CAN-NZ

Robert Simpson — 18 Feb 2008 8:38:52 GMT

Does anyone have data on my great uncle, Thomas SIMPSON who married Clara Glass McEWEN in 1899 in Manitoba then moved to NZ, I believe settling in the Auckland area. They had three know children: Zilla Mary (1902 - married a DEAN), Ewen (1906 - married a CAMPBELL), Ervin (1911), all born in or near Auckland. Ervin (also known as EPY )became a professor - taught at Berkley CA then moved to Cleveland OH. He contacted me once before he died in OH in 2000. I would be interested in marriages, burials for these peeople and hopefully contact with any descendants.
Regards, Robert Simpson - Canada - majestic@mts.net

Airport Passenger lists

lilianfrs — 29 Feb 2008 7:43:55 GMT

Can anyone please tell me if there are any passenger lists available for New Zealand (from England) in 1963/66.
Also if there is any way I can get access to birth registrations in the years 1965-1975

Thank you
Lilian Fraser

Spencer in Auckland

Alan_Heinecke — 7 Mar 2008 6:49:47 GMT

Looking for decendants of Ronald Joseph Spencer born 1908 Darlington, son of Frederick and Lucy (Bond) Spencer and Kathleen Bushby. Married in Darlington 1936
Arrived Wellington NZ 1939.
Children Paul Spencer and Gillian Spencer.
Ronald died 1984. Kathleen died 1992
Please get in touch with a Bond Decendant.

Marriage Help Please - Matilda Wood and Henry Brewer

antshay — 5 Mar 2008 4:05:15 GMT

Hello,

I am searching for the marriage details of Matilda Wood and Henry Brewer married sometime between 1892 and 1902.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Anthony

Marriage of Benjamin Bullen & Charlotte Bennett

RobertJBriggs — 1 Jan 2008 4:20:57 GMT

Can any one help out with this, looking for a date and place etc, abt 1861.
Probably Auckland.
Thanks for your help.
Cheers from Canada
Robert J Briggs

BDM records (Beatrice Voisey and Alex Rennie)

loubear95 — 9 Feb 2008 10:11:59 GMT

Can someone please tell me what information can be found on NZ death records and if there is a way of doing an online search for historical bdm's? I've been looking online (as i live across the ditch) but it appears I need to order certificates over the phone or by fax

My g-grandfather Alex Rennie (changed his name from Adolph Rengatch) was born in the UK (I think) but died in Napier December 1967. I was hoping it could give me details of where he was born and his parents details.

I'm also looking for Beatrice Voisey. She is my g-grandmothers sister, she was born in London but died in NZ in 1963 (I think she also lived around Napier). As her and my g-grandmother (Ivy Rennie nee Morgan) didn't share the same father I'm hoping it has Beatrice's father's details on it (or at least her maiden name).

Any help would be greatly appreciated

Thomas Barr and Hannah Crawford

leannetane — 16 May 2005 7:35:24 GMT

Hi folks I'm looking for information about Thomas Barr and Hannah Crawford (husband & wife). They had a son William who married Isabella Whittingham (daughter of Moses and Mary Jane Whittingham) in Auckland New Zealand on 17 October 1892 (he was age 38). William is my sons' great, great, grandfather; Thomas is ggg-grandfather. Also would like to track the Crawford side too, I have no information about Hannah apart from the above. Any help would be very much appreciated.

Kia Ora

BDM Lookup - for Margaret Mary Grace

JoanneMaloney63 — 24 Feb 2008 10:30:19 GMT

I was wondering if any one would be kind enough to assist me in locating birth records for my Grandmother - Margaret Mary Grace born 1899 - believed to have been born in Auckland.
Also her marriage to John Norman Grey in 1924 or there abouts. This marriage is also believed to have taken place in Auckland.

I would be eternally grateful for any information or assistance.

Regards
Jo

WW1 P.O.W Camps in Devonport, Auckland ?

suemickley — 6 Feb 2008 6:28:49 GMT

Hi there, have traced many of my German ancestors through Ancestry. I have a letter dated 1916 from a German Great Uncle. In his letter, he refers to his brother ( Adolph !!) being a prisoner of war in Devonport, Auckland, NZ. However, the writing is in broken english and badly written. We clearly read Devonport, Auckland, New Zealand, but the 1st part of the address for the POW camp looks like either Port Cantley, or Fort Cantley. I am assuming it is Port. I wondered if anyone out there would know. I have tried in vain to find a local histopry group to contact. We are puzzled as to how he would have ended up in N.Z. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Isabella Adamson

JDeRooij — 17 Feb 2008 9:55:43 GMT

This is a difficult question about a Birth.
My Greatgrandmother was born in 1846 in Auckland. This was at the time of the troubles at Kororeka [Russell]. Her parents were evacuated from the Bay of Islands to Auckland[?Army Barracks, Parnell]. I don't know for sure but it is said she had a twin brother, Mitchell who died soon after.
As the official Registration of Births began in 1847 I'm finding it difficult to follow up. Her parents were Scots so she may have been reg. in a Scottish church. Or maybe a church in Parnell.
If anyone has any ideas about where I could look next I'd be grateful. Perhaps someone would be kind enough to could check the relevant Church registers for me. I live in Holland and so it's a bit difficult finding unofficial info.

Waikumete Cemetery - Can someone take a photo please?

susanbratton1 — 21 Feb 2007 10:45:21 GMT

Hi. My great great aunt, Annie Sophia Murley, was buried in Waikumete Cemetery in 1972. Can someone take a photo of the grave (and headstone?) for me as I am in the UK? Thank you, Susan B.

Headstones

stormienz — 9 Feb 2008 10:20:13 GMT

Hi,

If you are looking to have a photo taken of a headstone in an Auckland cemetery please let me know. I am available on weekends to do this for you free of charge.

Kind Regards
Fiona

Auckland Cemetery

Steviebantam — 26 Nov 2007 12:22:53 GMT

Hi,
I wondered if anyone would be kind enough to photograph the following gravestones for me.
Surname BRAME
First Names Blanche Orzilla
Age 73 Years Gender Female Date of Death 30 Jan 1969
Purewa Cemetery Location Block M Row 30 Plot 068
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Surname BRAME
First Names John
Age 69 Years Gender Male Date of Death 13 Oct 1903
Purewa Cemetery Location Block D Row 27 Plot 023

Any help i can offer from here in England just ask.
Many Thanks
Steve

BDM Lookup Please - Marriage of May Wood and William Stevenson

antshay — 5 Feb 2008 12:18:23 GMT

Hello,

I am looking for the marriage date of May Kurtain Wood and William Stevenson. Sometime between the years of 1899 and 1905.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thankyou

Anthony

bay of islands

spanisheyes35 — 19 Jan 2008 10:24:32 GMT

hi can anyone help me please? how can i find out the details of a birth certificate of Henry Kearney born to James and Ann Kearney on the Bay of Islands late 1840s. Willing to look up any information needed from England for your help.

yours sincerely
Sheila Adderley

Elizabeth Jane Donnachie (Hoey, Ritchie)

marybeaven — 23 Jan 2008 7:05:15 GMT

I am trying to trace the son of Elizabeth Donnachie, she was married to a Matthew Donnachie they lived in Henderson Road, Auckland, New Zealand. Matthew died in 1949 and Elizabeth died in 1955. Her son was William George Ritchie, I would love to know if he had any information regarding my Great Grandfather, please any help would be great.

Dawson/Haigh/butterworth

kiwijude — 31 Jan 2008 1:46:45 GMT

Does anyone have a connection to the Dawson/Haigh/Butterworth families. exp Benjamin Percy Dawson, John Dawson, John Butterworth. Dates around 1882 to 1930. Expec interested in John Butterworth who married Beatrice Dawson.

looking for Macgregor

kennycape — 22 Jan 2008 3:26:39 GMT

Do`s any one know were to contact a Malcolm Roy MacGregor.His email,Phone number or address.In regards to finding more about my family tree.last known Milford Auckland.He is a male nurse.Mothers name Joyce Winnifred
Thank You
Kenny

Marriage of Benjamin Bullen & Charlotte Bennett

RobertJBriggs — 1 Jan 2008 4:22:01 GMT

Can any one help out with this, looking for a date and place etc, abt 1861.
Probably Auckland.
Thanks for your help.
Cheers from Canada
Robert J Briggs

Young-Donohue

kevinmansfield888 — 11 Jun 2007 3:43:30 GMT

looking for

Marlene Estelle Margaret Young Married Donohue

Michael Brearley

RobynBCA — 14 Jan 2008 1:00:53 GMT

Do you have info. about Michael Brearley, born about 1829 in Yorkshire,England.In 1884, he married Annie Harriet Smith at Auckland, New Zealand. He was 55 and a widower.Annie was 21, from Auckland, father James Smith of H.M.Customs and mother was Hannah Smith nee Basket ?
Regards,
RobynBCA g.g.granddaughter.

Look up please Children of Benjamin Bullen & Charlotte Bennett

RobertJBriggs — 2 Jan 2008 2:33:48 GMT

John Bullen dob 1863
Henry Bullen dob 1864
Daughter dob 1866
Daughter dob 1867
Samuel Bullen dob 1868
Daughter dob 1872
all Auckland I believe
Looking for the names of the daughters and anything else ie marriages and deaths of these folks
cheers from Canada
Robert J Briggs

Matilda Birch(nee Crowther) and family

GraceMiles87 — 7 Jan 2008 6:55:04 GMT

I am looking for info. on Matilda Birch(nee Crowther)b.1874 Lancs.who we believe went to N.Z.with her son Lawrence.I have found the marriage of Lawrence to Ivy May Wood.1923.Both are buried in Pureka Cemetary Auckland 1973 and 1989.
I believe they had 4 children.
Any info.on the above will be greatly received.
Grace Miles(nee Birch)

Marriage of Benjamin Bullen & Charlotte Bennett

RobertJBriggs — 1 Jan 2008 4:21:21 GMT

Can any one help out with this, looking for a date and place etc, abt 1861.
Probably Auckland.
Thanks for your help.
Cheers from Canada
Robert J Briggs

Francis Ball

Estella30 — 5 Jul 2007 6:12:07 GMT

I'm looking for my cousin Francis John Ball. All I know is he was born in Auckland in 1949. I've tried the White Pages for Auckland, but he wasn't there.

Tracing birth records for Stevenson children b Auckland 1855-1859

Chris_BlakerGen — 23 Dec 2007 10:13:32 GMT

I am trying to trace the birth records for three of four children born between 1855 and 1859 in Auckland to John STEVENSON, merchant, and his wife Mary Ann (nee RENSHAW).
I am particularly interested in two of the children as I have been given conflicting dates for their births.

Mary Louisa was b 1856 or 1857 (UK censuses have her consistently as older than her brother)
William Henry was b 1857 or 1856
The third child born in Auckland was Edith Gertrude b 1858

Their parents were married in London in 1854 and had returned in time for the birth of their last child in Dec 1859.

I would also be interested in learning anything about the business that John STEVENSON carried out in Auckland - later UK censuses have him as a Commission Merchant or Cement Manufacturer.

Can anyone help or point out how I should proceed, please?

Hawkins family (Auckland and Thames)

syrinx23 — 22 Sep 2007 3:58:46 GMT

Looking for any info on the children of JOHN HAWKINS and ALICE MONAGHAN.

ANN(E) HAWKINS is believed to have been born in Ireland in the early 1850s. Not traced so far.

JOHN LAWRENCE HAWKINS was born in 1863 in Port Arthur; Tasmania. It's possible that he was working as a miner in Thames with his father in the 1880s-1890s. Not traced so far.

WILLIAM HAWKINS was born in 1866 in Auckland. He married PHOEBE JANE PATTERSON in 1891 (Ak.) and they had 3 children - two daughters (names unknown) c1892 and c1910 and a son, WILLIAM JOHN LAWRENCE HAWKINS born in 1893. William (snr) was a boatmaker who died in 1952.

A fourth child, MARY ANNE HAWKINS, was my g.g.grandmother. She married GEORGE SNELGAR in 1874 and had 10 children before dying in 1945.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

marriage certificate

spanisheyes35 — 11 Dec 2007 1:46:07 GMT

dear genesr4us, thank you so much for the time and trouble you took to help me, maybe i might now find some distant cousins in New Zealand.
Best wishes for Christmas and the New Year.
regards Sheila.

marriage certificate

spanisheyes35 — 9 Dec 2007 8:57:24 GMT

Hi can anyone help me please? my GG/grandparents James Kearney b Ireland -Ann Burn b New Zealand 1830, married in Auckland 1848, can anyone tell me were i could apply for their marriage certificate.
Thank you so much Sheila.

Robinson Family of Auckland area

stay2613 — 29 Nov 2007 3:42:25 GMT

Hi
I am wondering if someone has access to lookups in New Zealand.
I have very little information on the Robinson Family and am hoping someone can help me as I am unsure on how to do lookups in NZ or if it is even possible. What I have:

Robert William Robinson of Otahuhu near Auckland, baker (I am going off his will) was married to an Isabella unknown, I am unsure of their birth years. Had the following children:
Frances Ethel Andrew, nee Robinson
Edith Amy Sutherland, nee Robinson
Ruby Jane Robinson, spinister in 1916
Robert William Robinson a clerk in Auckland Post Office in 1916
Isabella Eva Robinson unmarried in 1916
Gertrude Letitia Robinson, spinster in 1916.

Robert then went on to add a Codicil to his will where it states "His adopted son Frederick Robinson a butcher from it looks Whangarei" Frederick was born around 1883.
It is family thought that Frederick was possibly the son of Gertrude, Isabella or one of the other girls but we are unsure.

So going off the circa of Birth for Frederick it could mean that Robert William senior was born somewhere between the 1830's to 1850's.
I know this is a longshot but I am hoping someone out there can look or even point me in the right direction.
Many many thanks in advance

Kind Regards
Sharon Taylor
(Australia)

Burn family tree

spanisheyes35 — 2 Dec 2007 11:02:11 GMT

looking for anyone researching burn family, my gg/grandmother Ann Burn was born New Zealand 1830, was married there to James Kearney from Ireland serving with the 58th foot brigade, they had two children born on the Bay Of Islands, returned to England and settled in Liverpool.
i would love to know if i have any distant relatives in NZ.
thank you so much Sheila.

Webb Family Members in Auckland

KuchenMarie — 6 Oct 2005 3:58:01 GMT

I am helping my 85 yr old neighbor. Her name Is Maud and she is from Birmingham England.
Her older brother "Jimmy" joined the British Army (?) or Air Corps during WWII.
Jimmy emmigrated to Auckland New Zealand. He married a woman whose name might be Elaine. They have 4 children.
Tragically Jimmy was killed in a motorcycle accident when the children were quite young. I do not know the names of the children.
I assume the children are 50-60 yrs old. I do not know if Jimmy's wife ever remarried.
Any help would be MOST appreciated as my dear neighbor is so sweet and I would love to give her some information. Thank you so much

David Jones, son of Harry Hewett Jones and Irene

abmarjones — 12 May 2007 10:36:04 GMT

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.

Passenger/Shipping lists 1912-1913

hellytoo — 29 Jan 2007 1:14:42 GMT

Hi,
Does anyone know a website which lists the names of ships and/or passengers on those ships which travelled from England to New Zealand between Sep 1912 and Mar 1913? I have found many sites listing ships and passengers, but not covering this time period. The main UK site only goes up to 1899, even though the advert is to 1960. I have these specific dates as my ancestors were married in Croydon, Surrey 31 Aug 1912, and had their first child 12 Mar 1913 at Auckland, New Zealand. As they were married in Croydon and their child was born in Auckland, I assume they departed from near London and arrived in Auckland.
Thanks,
Helen

Richard WOOD Birkenhead 1885-1900

antshay — 12 Oct 2007 10:20:19 GMT

Hi, We're looking for any information on Richard (Dick) Wood believed to be a strawberry farmer in the Birkenhead area in the 1885- 1900 era. He originally came from Bunbury, Western Australia. Birth date is 05/09/1861. If anyone is able to help us find marriage, death or burial information for us that would be great! We think he married a ?Jessie and was a member of the Salvation Army.

Spencer-Bushby in New Zealand from 1939

Alan_Heinecke — 19 Nov 2007 3:51:27 GMT

Trying to find decendants of Ronald Joseph Spencer born 1908 Darlington England and Kathleen Bushby born 1914.
They married in 1936 in Darlington and moved to Wellington New Zealand in 1939. Both were cremated in Auckland.
Please get in touch with a Bond/Spencer decendant in Australia attempting to find all the family.

Missing Venville Family

babyrose106 — 10 Nov 2007 5:08:12 GMT

I am trying to trace William Venville Born about 1890 in New Zealand and his English born wife Annie Winifred Ward born 1892 in London. They married in 1919 in England in a Baptist Church in Walton-on-Thames. He was a soldier and served in WW1 in England where he met my Great Aunt Annie. She went to Auckland, New Zealand on 13th March 1920 from Southampton; it was a ship transporting soldiers and their wives home after WW1.
Is there any one who can help me find my Venville Family? I live in England, and getting access information is difficult from here.
Thanks

New Zealand Herald, Lookup request

taurus158 — 9 Nov 2007 4:01:14 GMT

Hi,

I'm wondering if any one can do me a big favour and check to see whether a death notice was placed in the New Zealand Herald on the following days:

7th, 8th, 9th, 23rd or 28th August 2004

with any of the first or last names listed below

FORENAMES
Jemima Josephine
Molly Niamh
Richmal

SURNAMES
Fitzgerald
Oates
Whitehead
Oates-Whitehead

Depending on your interests, I might be able to reciprocate by searching for your English ancestors, if you have any. I have the National Burial Index on CD, other material covering Birmingham and Staffordshire and I'll be able to check out the UK edition of Ancestry at my local library.

Regards,

Andrew

searching

JuliaNancarrow — 17 May 2007 6:56:12 GMT

Looking to get back in touch with my uncle Leslie Nancarrow..

Am Trevors daughter...

Erik Olof Jordan (Sjödin) from Högsjö, Sweden to NZ in 1879 and to Auckland (Northcote) in 1898

maggisen — 12 Jul 2005 4:26:53 GMT

I am looking for information concerning the descendants of my ancestor mentioned above. He was my great grandmothers brother, born in Högsjö parish, Sweden in April 1855 and died in Northcote May 21, 1940. I received his obituary from another list, where it says that he is a well known resident of Northcote, being engaged in shipping trade between Australia and New Zealand.

He is supposed to have at least 6 children, Charlotte, Caroline, Erick, Olof, George Allan, Emma Margaret and Nils, and I would very much like to find someone of their descendants.

Thank you very much in advance.
Margaretha G, Sweden

EDWARDS Family

kinshar — 9 Aug 2007 12:02:29 GMT

Hi Looking for info on Edward George Edwards Born Abt 1875 place unknown. Buried Hillsborough Cemetery. Edward Married Martha Jane Donald 1897 possibly in Auckland NZ.
Martha was Born Abt 1877 place unknown. Died 1950 Auckland NZ. Buried Hillsborough Cemetery.
One known Child Leonard Samuel Alexander Edwards Born Abt 1902 Auckland NZ.
Any help with the Parents, Families or other Children of Edward & Martha would be much appreciated.

Regards
Shar

Solly families

genesr4us — 16 Aug 2007 12:17:04 GMT

After any information, e.g, marriages, siblings, etc on the names of Lawrence Verne, Clifford Godsal, Gladys Essie, and Bernice May. They lived at Raetihi. Their parents were Clement Bernard Godsal SOLLY and Louisa Hannah PEACOCK.

Thanks,
Genes.

Gillan and Banks descendents in Auckland area

harts134 — 21 Sep 2007 2:19:40 GMT

My grandmother's sister, Elizabeth (Bessie) Banks emigrated from Paisley Scotland to New Zealand in 1911 with her husband James Gillan, a chauffeur, and son John b 1905. I believe James Gillan died aged 35 in 1914 in an accident and is buried in Purewa Cemetry Auckland. They had had a second child believed to be a girl prior to/soon after his death. Bessie also died young, aged 47 in 1929 and is buried in Purewa alongside her husband. Her sister Sarah (Sally) Banks joined her in New Zealand after she was widowed but I have been unable to find any records of her. It is believed she married in NZ. I have found a J Gillan in the 1922 Mount Alfred Grammar School list annoted as moved from Auckland GS which may be son John. I have no NZ BDM records of any of these people. Any help in filling in the pieces or finding descendents of Bessie and Sally would be wonderful! Gillie

Nelson Immigration: Register of Applications 1855-1862,1872

genesr4us — 25 Apr 2006 7:23:16 GMT

http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/~dchamber/imn4_4.htm

PARSONS Caroline Elizabeth

rosemarycullen1 — 10 Sep 2007 4:39:14 GMT

Looking for any information regarding Annie Elizabeth Irving/Packman born 16.1.1887 Auckland. Annie married Hugh McLeod/MacLeod on 29.10.1919. Would love to hear from any descendants of Hugh McLeod/MacLeod, or Annie Elizabeth Irving/Packman. Annie's mother was Caroline Elizabeth Parsons. Caroline later married a Mr Packman.

HONEYBONE

fannybrice1 — 6 Sep 2007 11:09:21 GMT

LOOKING FOR ANY HONEYBONE LINKS FROM ASCOTT UNDER WYCHFORD OXFORDSHIRE.

URGENTLY REQUIRE IN ON

JUNE ANN HONEYBONE WHO IS THOUGHT TO HAVE EMIGRATED TO OR RETURNED FROM NZ IN 1962 0R 1963. JUNE WAS BORN IN 1932 OR 1936. SHE COULD OF COURSE HAVE CHANGED HER NAME ON MARRIAGE, ANY ASSISTANCE WOULD BE APPRECIATED FROM JUNE OR ANY RELATIVES

THANK YOU

HONEYBONE

fannybrice1 — 6 Sep 2007 11:09:16 GMT

great grandparents

breen184 — 11 Jan 2007 9:48:10 GMT

Looking for my Great Grandparents Robinson and Margaret Donald, does anyone know where they are burried

Trying to find

Steviebantam — 30 Jul 2007 10:18:38 GMT

Hi,
I trying to find a few relatives that moved to New Zealand.

William Rawson Brame born 5th May 1833, England. He married Elizabeth Wade in 1859, England. And both sailed on the 'Matilda Wattenbach' in 1862. There is a probate record of him in 1863.

John Brame born 19th Oct 1834, England. Died i believe 1903 New Zealand. He sailed to New Zealand 1864. He was secretary of the Auckland Prohibition League.

Would like to know if they had any other family. Any help or look-ups would be very helpful. I'll offer look-ups here in England.
Thanks in advance
Steve

Lane family in New Zealand.

briantownsenduk — 20 Jul 2007 11:04:36 GMT

I am searching for descendants of Richard and Selina Matilda Lane (nee Ashe) in New Zealand. Richard was born in London c.1834 and died in Hamilton NZ in 1909. Selina was born in Chippenham Wiltshire UK in 1839 and died in Papatoetoe NZ in 1930. They married in London in 1861 and I guess would have sailed for New Zealand soon after. Any help in finding out more about Richard and/or Selina or their descendants would be appreciated. Thankyou.

flora jane mcleod kerr and Denis Mantell

lisajaneb2 — 18 Jul 2007 11:18:06 GMT

I am trying to find information on Flora Jane Mcleod Kerr and Denis Michael Mantell (My great uncle). Flora was born in Auckland 1905 and Denis was born in Kent UK in 1906. They were married in Suva Fiji in 1931. I can't find any other information regarding Denis but I think Flora may have remarried to a Maurice Henry Frederic Kedgley in 1944 in Auckland (if my information is correct!). Any information would be great.

Captain Burgess, Pilot, 1890 +/- Harbourt Board . . .

Migs Eder — 28 Jan 2006 8:59:13 GMT

I'm seeking Captain Burgess, listed briefly in the on-line New Zealand Maritime Museum index. He's Burgess, (? William Henry), Role: Pilot, Flourished: 1871 - 1884. Source: [Auckland Harbour Board personnel] 1871-1907, Pages 1 - 7. Abstract: Master of PS TAINUI (70352) in 1890. The 'Watt Index' should be consulted for fuller details.

I think he's mine, b 1858, Hawke's Bay. Any ideas on how to find out more about him, gratefully received, or about other masters / pilots of the era, to rule them out . . .

Sheppard: John Ernest or Robert Ernest Harvey

abmarjones — 4 Jul 2007 9:47:04 GMT

Calling any relatives of John Ernest Sheppard / Robert Ernest Harvey Sheppard, died in Auckland Nov 1991.

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.