Percy Freeman1 
M, #6511, (1860 - )
Citations
- [S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, marriage; Charlotte Griffin & Percy Freeman, Pancras, London, Jul-Sep 1887, vol 1b 9.
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Arthur Douglas Wylie1

M, #6512, (12 April 1898 - 12 September 1964)
Birth* | 12 April 1898 | Arthur Douglas Wylie was born on 12 April 1898 at Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.1 |
Marriage* | 14 August 1935 | He married Ellen Beatrice Mayhew, daughter of Edward Huntingford Mayhew and Ellen Burkin, on 14 August 1935 at Registry Office, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.2,3 |
Employment* | 1938 | Arthur Douglas Wylie was employed as Mechanic.4 |
Residence* | 1938 | He and Ellen Beatrice Mayhew lived at 15 Fernhill Terrace, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.4 |
Employment | 1942 | Arthur Douglas Wylie was employed as Electrical technician.5 |
Residence | 1963 | He and Ellen Beatrice Mayhew lived at 28 Mein Street, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.6 |
Death* | 12 September 1964 | Arthur Douglas Wylie died on 12 September 1964 at Hospital, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand, aged 66.7,8 |
Burial* | 15 September 1964 | He was buried on 15 September 1964 at Karori Cemetery, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.9 |
Citations
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, birth, Wellington, NZ, Apr-Jun 1898, fn. 1712.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, Wellington Electoral Register, 1938, p 269, Suburbs. Ellen Beatrice & Arthur Douglas Wylie.
- [S29] Email from, Ron Stretton, 2010.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, Wellington Electoral Register, 1938, p 269, Suburbs.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, WW2 ballot lists, Dec 1942, Wellington.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, Wellington Electoral Register, 1963, p 189, Island Bay.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, death, Wellington, NZ, 1964, fn. 2 5196.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, death, NZ 1964/39790, age 66; from NZ BMD on line.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, burial, Karori, Wellington, NZ, 1964, Area 10, block C row 10 plot 087.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, Wellington Electoral Register, 1969, p 183, Island Bay.
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Craig Andrew Wylie1

M, #6513
Citations
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, Wellington Electoral Register, 1969, p 183, Island Bay.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, Wellington Electoral Register, 1972, p 197, Island Bay.
- [S29] Email from, from Ron Stretton of NZ, 20/7/2010.
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Edward John Wylie1

M, #6514
Citations
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, Wellington Electoral Register, 1963, p 189, Island Bay.
- [S29] Email from, from Ron Stretton of NZ, 20/7/2010.
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Dorothy Laura Mayhew1

F, #6515, (September 1897 - 9 June 1940)
Birth* | September 1897 | Dorothy Laura Mayhew was born in September 1897 at Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.1 |
Marriage* | 1918 | She married William Alister Greenslade in 1918 at Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.2 |
Residence* | 1919 | Dorothy Laura Mayhew and William Alister Greenslade lived at 15 Fernhill Terrace, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.3 |
Residence | 1928 | Dorothy Laura Mayhew and William Alister Greenslade lived at Atakarawa, Upper Hutt, North Island, New Zealand.4 |
Death* | 9 June 1940 | Dorothy Laura Mayhew died on 9 June 1940 at Wellington, North Island, New Zealand, aged 42.5 |
Burial* | 12 June 1940 | She was buried on 12 June 1940 at Karori Cemetery, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.5 |
Citations
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, birth, Wellington, NZ, Jul-Sep 1897, fn. 2859.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, marriage, Dorothy Laura Mayhew & William Alister Greenslade, NZ, 1918, fn 3714.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, Wellington Electoral Register, 1919, p 67, Suburbs.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, Otaki Electoral Register, 1928, p 55.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, NZ Cemetery records,death age 42, Wellington, NZ.
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William Alister Greenslade1

M, #6516, (1894 - 23 March 1958)
Birth* | 1894 | William Alister Greenslade was born in 1894 at Orange, NSW, Australia.2 |
Milit-Beg* | 1915 | He began military service in 1915 at Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.3 |
Marriage* | 1918 | He married Dorothy Laura Mayhew, daughter of Edward Huntingford Mayhew and Ellen Burkin, in 1918 at Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.1 |
Occupation* | 1919 | The occupation of William Alister Greenslade was 'Jeweller.4' |
Residence* | 1919 | He and Dorothy Laura Mayhew lived at 15 Fernhill Terrace, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.4 |
Residence | 1928 | William Alister Greenslade and Dorothy Laura Mayhew lived at Atakarawa, Upper Hutt, North Island, New Zealand.5 |
Occupation | 1946 | The occupation of William Alister Greenslade was 'Farmer.6' |
Residence* | 1946 | He lived at Atakarawa, Upper Hutt, North Island, New Zealand.6 |
Death* | 23 March 1958 | He died on 23 March 1958 at Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.7 |
Burial* | 27 March 1958 | He was buried on 27 March 1958 at Karori Cemetery, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.7 |
Citations
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, marriage, Dorothy Laura Mayhew & William Alister Greenslade, NZ, 1918, fn 3714.
- [S97] Australia BMD Indices, birth, Orange, NSW, parents James & Mary J, 1894, no 25488.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, WW1 Nominal Roll, Sapper, 4/108C, Field Engineers, 2nd NZRB.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, Wellington Electoral Register, 1919, p 67, Suburbs.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, Otaki Electoral Register, 1928, p 55.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, Otaki Electoral Register, 1948, p 91.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, NZ Cemetery records,death, Wellington, NZ.
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Hartley Pierson Towersey

M, #6517
Citations
- [S29] Email from, Ron Stretton, 2010.
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Alice Palmer1

F, #6518, (8 April 1884 - 10 December 1955)
Birth* | 8 April 1884 | Alice Palmer was born on 8 April 1884 at Peterborough, Northamptonshire, England.2 |
Residence* | 30 March 1901 | She lived at 241 Eastfield Road, Peterborough, Northamptonshire, England.3 |
Emigration* | 30 April 1909 | She emigrated on 30 April 1909 from London, London, England, to Wellington, NZ.4 |
Marriage* | 19 July 1910 | She married James George Towersey, son of George Towersey and Elizabeth Lane, on 19 July 1910 at Featherston, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.5 |
Residence* | 1911 | Alice Palmer and James George Towersey lived at Pahiatua, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.6 |
Death* | 10 December 1955 | Alice Palmer died on 10 December 1955 at Greytown, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand, aged 71.7 |
Burial* | 12 December 1955 | She was buried on 12 December 1955 at Greytown Cemetery, Greytown, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.8 |
Note* | | She has DNA tests among her descendants that show her son James' father is not George Edward Towersey unlike the other three of Alice's children. The assumption among family researchers is that the father was James Henry Roberts, a close friend of Alice.9 |
Citations
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, marriage; Jame George Towersey & Alice Palmer, NZ 1910, fn 4575.
- [S17] BMD indices, birth, Peterborough, Northants., Apr-Jun 1884, vol 3b 256.
- [S35] Extracted from the 1901 census, domestic servant in Gilmartin household.
- [S61] Passengers, on SS Ionic, London to Wellington. as domestic.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, marriage; Jame George Towersey & Alice Palmer, NZ 1910/4438.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, Manawatu-Wanganui Electoral Register, 1911, p 112.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, death, NZ 1956, fn. 427.
- [S48] Parish Register, NZ Cemetery Records, Wairarapa, Greytown Cemetery, p 72, plot 42, Lawn 3.
- [S128] DNA Matches, document from Ron Stretton, May 2019.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, birth, Wairarapa, NZ, Mar 1911.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, birth, Featherston, Wellington, NZ, Jul-Sep 1914, fn 4150.
- [S29] Email from, from Ron Stretton of NZ, a descendant; 20/7/2010.
- [S54] Internet source/web sites inc. trees, findagrave.com, # 164963558.birth & burial. Clareville Cemetery, Carterton, NZ.
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George Edward Towersey1

M, #6519, (24 March 1911 - 15 September 1979)
Birth* | 24 March 1911 | George Edward Towersey was born on 24 March 1911 at Waipawa, Hawke's Bay, North Island, New Zealand.1 |
Marriage* | 1938 | He married Margaret Emily Vincent in 1938 at Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.2 |
Employment* | 1946 | George Edward Towersey was employed as baker.3 |
Residence* | 1946 | He and Margaret Emily Vincent lived at 24 Normanby Street, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.3 |
Residence | 1969 | George Edward Towersey and Margaret Emily Vincent lived at 10 Hereford Street, Porirua, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand, together with Christine Louvaine Towersey.4 |
Residence | 1978 | George Edward Towersey and Margaret Emily Vincent lived at 10 Hereford Street, Porirua, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand, together with William Robert Towersey.5 |
Death* | 15 September 1979 | George Edward Towersey died on 15 September 1979 at Public Hospital, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand, aged 68.6 |
Burial* | 19 September 1979 | He was buried on 19 September 1979 at Whenua Tapu Cemetery, Porirua, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.6 |
Note* | | He is a descendant of the Lane/Streatfield line from tests on 3 of his grandchildren.7 |
Citations
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, birth, Wairarapa, NZ, Mar 1911.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, birth, Wellington, NZ, Oct-Dec 1914, fn 6182.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, Wellington Electoral Register, 1946, p 236, South.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, Wellington Electoral Register, 1969, p 183, Porirua.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, Wellington Electoral Register, 1978, p 103, Porirua.
- [S48] Parish Register, NZ Cemetery Records, Wellington, Whenua Tapu Cemetery, p 558, plot 02, Lawn path S.
- [S128] DNA Matches, A common ancestor match; MC, EN & Taane McRoberts of 26cM on 1 segment and a match, EN, MC at 36cM on Zena Mcroberts..
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, NZ BMD on-line; death & birth.
- [S29] Email from, Ron Stretton, 2010.
- [S29] Email from, from Ron Stretton of NZ, 20/7/2010.
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Joy Iola Vivienne Towersey1

F, #6520, (23 June 1920 - 11 August 1996)
Birth* | 23 June 1920 | Joy Iola Vivienne Towersey was born on 23 June 1920 at Featherston, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.1 |
Marriage* | 11 November 1939 | She married Henry Stretton on 11 November 1939 at Baptist Church, Island Bay, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.1 |
Residence* | 1963 | Joy Iola Vivienne Towersey and Henry Stretton lived at Taikorea Road, Manawatu-Whanganui, North Island, New Zealand.2 |
Residence | 1972 | Joy Iola Vivienne Towersey and Henry Stretton lived at Tangiamona Road, Clydesdale, Manawatu-Whanganui, North Island, New Zealand, together with Graeme Morris Stretton.3 |
Residence | 1978 | Joy Iola Vivienne Towersey and Henry Stretton lived at Tangiamona Road, Clydesdale, Manawatu-Whanganui, North Island, New Zealand, together with Graeme Morris Stretton.4 |
Death* | 11 August 1996 | Joy Iola Vivienne Towersey died on 11 August 1996 at 79 Whitcombe Road, Opunake, Taranaki, North Island, New Zealand, aged 76.1 |
Note* | | A descendant of Henry Lane, son of James Lane & Dinah Streatfield. DNA matches to children Lois & Trevor.5 |
Citations
- [S29] Email from, from Ron Stretton of NZ, a descendant; 20/7/2010.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, Manawatu Electoral Register, 1963, p 260.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, Manawatu-Wanganui Electoral Register, 1972, p 204, Manawatu.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, Manawatu-Wanganui Electoral Register, 1978, p 101, Manawatu.
- [S128] DNA Matches, mother of Lois Clarke, T.S. and Trevor Stretton, matches to MGJ & LS, 22cM on 2 segments.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, Manawatu Electoral Register, 1963, p 261.
- [S29] Email from, from Ron Stretton of NZ, a descendant; 20/7/2010. Died at sea.
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Henry Stretton1

M, #6521, (1 September 1917 - 10 June 2005)
Birth* | 1 September 1917 | Henry Stretton was born on 1 September 1917 at Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.1 |
Marriage* | 11 November 1939 | He married Joy Iola Vivienne Towersey, daughter of James George Towersey and Alice Palmer, on 11 November 1939 at Baptist Church, Island Bay, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.1 |
Occupation* | 1963 | The occupation of Henry Stretton was 'Dairy farmer.2' |
Residence* | 1963 | He and Joy Iola Vivienne Towersey lived at Taikorea Road, Manawatu-Whanganui, North Island, New Zealand.2 |
Residence | 1972 | Henry Stretton and Joy Iola Vivienne Towersey lived at Tangiamona Road, Clydesdale, Manawatu-Whanganui, North Island, New Zealand, together with Graeme Morris Stretton.3 |
Residence | 1978 | Henry Stretton and Joy Iola Vivienne Towersey lived at Tangiamona Road, Clydesdale, Manawatu-Whanganui, North Island, New Zealand, together with Graeme Morris Stretton.4 |
Death* | 10 June 2005 | Henry Stretton died on 10 June 2005 at New Plymouth, Taranaki, North Island, New Zealand, aged 87.1 |
Citations
- [S29] Email from, from Ron Stretton of NZ, a descendant; 20/7/2010.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, Manawatu Electoral Register, 1963, p 260.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, Manawatu-Wanganui Electoral Register, 1972, p 204, Manawatu.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, Manawatu-Wanganui Electoral Register, 1978, p 101, Manawatu.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, Manawatu Electoral Register, 1963, p 261.
- [S29] Email from, from Ron Stretton of NZ, a descendant; 20/7/2010. Died at sea.
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Bryan Leslie Stretton1

M, #6522, (22 August 1942 - 3 March 2005)
Birth* | 22 August 1942 | Bryan Leslie Stretton was born on 22 August 1942 at Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.1 |
Marriage* | 24 October 1964 | He married Yvonne Margaret Neverman on 24 October 1964 at Marton, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.1 |
Employment* | 1969 | Bryan Leslie Stretton was employed as Driver.2 |
Death* | 3 March 2005 | He died on 3 March 2005 at Hastings, Hawke's Bay, North Island, New Zealand, aged 62.3 |
Burial* | 8 March 2005 | He was buried on 8 March 2005 at Hawke's Bay, North Island, New Zealand.4 |
Citations
- [S29] Email from, from Ron Stretton of NZ, a descendant; 20/7/2010.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, Manawatu-Wanganui Electoral Register, 1969, p 283, Rangitikei.
- [S29] Email from, from Ron Stretton of NZ, 20/7/2010.
- [S29] Email from, from Ron Stretton, 16/6/19.
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Graeme Morris Stretton1

M, #6523, (23 August 1946 - 3 February 1980)
Birth* | 23 August 1946 | Graeme Morris Stretton was born on 23 August 1946 at Featherston, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.1 |
(Witness) Residence | 1972 | He lived with Henry Stretton and Joy Iola Vivienne Towersey at Tangiamona Road, Clydesdale, Manawatu-Whanganui, North Island, New Zealand.2 |
(Witness) Residence | 1978 | Graeme Morris Stretton lived with Henry Stretton and Joy Iola Vivienne Towersey at Tangiamona Road, Clydesdale, Manawatu-Whanganui, North Island, New Zealand.3 |
Employment* | 1978 | Graeme Morris Stretton was employed as Storeman.4 |
Residence* | 1978 | He lived at Woodlands Road, Woodville, Manawatu-Whanganui, North Island, New Zealand.4 |
Death* | 3 February 1980 | He died on 3 February 1980 at Akitio, Manawatu-Whanganui, North Island, New Zealand, aged 33.5 |
Citations
- [S29] Email from, from Ron Stretton of NZ, a descendant; 20/7/2010.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, Manawatu-Wanganui Electoral Register, 1972, p 204, Manawatu.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, Manawatu-Wanganui Electoral Register, 1978, p 101, Manawatu.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, Manawatu-Wanganui Electoral Register, 1978, p 100, Pahiatua.
- [S29] Email from, from Ron Stretton of NZ, 20/7/2010. Died at sea.
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Margaret Emily Vincent1

F, #6524, (7 November 1914 - 12 April 1982)
Birth* | 7 November 1914 | Margaret Emily Vincent was born on 7 November 1914 at Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.1 |
Marriage* | 1938 | She married George Edward Towersey, son of James George Towersey and Alice Palmer, in 1938 at Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.1 |
Residence* | 1946 | Margaret Emily Vincent and George Edward Towersey lived at 24 Normanby Street, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.2 |
Residence | 1969 | Margaret Emily Vincent and George Edward Towersey lived at 10 Hereford Street, Porirua, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand, together with Christine Louvaine Towersey.3 |
Residence | 1978 | Margaret Emily Vincent and George Edward Towersey lived at 10 Hereford Street, Porirua, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand, together with William Robert Towersey.4 |
Death* | 12 April 1982 | Margaret Emily Vincent died on 12 April 1982 at 10 Hereford Street, Porirua, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand, aged 67.5 |
Burial* | 15 April 1982 | She was buried on 15 April 1982 at Whenua Tapu Cemetery, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.5 |
Citations
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, birth, Wellington, NZ, Oct-Dec 1914, fn 6182.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, Wellington Electoral Register, 1946, p 236, South.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, Wellington Electoral Register, 1969, p 183, Porirua.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, Wellington Electoral Register, 1978, p 103, Porirua.
- [S48] Parish Register, NZ Cemetery Records, Wellington, Whenua Tapu Cemetery, p 558, plot 02, Lawn path S.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, NZ BMD on-line; death & birth.
- [S29] Email from, Ron Stretton, 2010.
- [S29] Email from, from Ron Stretton of NZ, 20/7/2010.
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Christine Louvaine Towersey1

F, #6525, (5 April 1948 - 29 June 2010)
Birth* | 5 April 1948 | Christine Louvaine Towersey was born on 5 April 1948 at Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.2 |
(Witness) Residence | 1969 | She lived with George Edward Towersey and Margaret Emily Vincent at 10 Hereford Street, Porirua, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.1 |
Employment* | 1969 | Christine Louvaine Towersey was employed as Machinist.1 |
Marriage* | 18 February 1972 | She married Lewis Robert Clemens on 18 February 1972 at Registry Office, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.2 |
Death* | 29 June 2010 | Christine Louvaine Towersey died on 29 June 2010 at Porirua, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand, aged 62.3 |
Note* | | She is a match to the Lane/Streatfield family through a common ancestor match with her daugher Emily.3 |
Citations
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, Wellington Electoral Register, 1969, p 183, Porirua.
- [S29] Email from, from Ron Stretton of NZ, 20/7/2010.
- [S128] DNA Matches, A match between Emily Clemens & Melisssa Calrke at 26cM on 1 segment.
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Vincent George Towersey1

M, #6526
Citations
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, Wellington Electoral Register, 1978, p 103, Porirua.
- [S29] Email from, from Ron Stretton of NZ, 20/7/2010.
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William Robert Towersey1

M, #6527, (2 January 1951 - 18 November 2008)
Birth* | 2 January 1951 | William Robert Towersey was born on 2 January 1951 at Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.2 |
Marriage* | 1976 | He married Kim Lesley Braddock in 1976 at Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.3 |
(Witness) Residence | 1978 | William Robert Towersey lived with George Edward Towersey and Margaret Emily Vincent at 10 Hereford Street, Porirua, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.1 |
Occupation* | 1981 | The occupation of William Robert Towersey was 'Handyman.4' |
Death* | 18 November 2008 | He died on 18 November 2008 at Wellington, North Island, New Zealand, aged 57.5 |
Citations
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, Wellington Electoral Register, 1978, p 103, Porirua.
- [S29] Email from, Ron Stretton, 2010.
- [S29] Email from, from Ron Stretton of NZ, 20/7/2010.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, Wellington Electoral Register, 1981, p 95, Eastern Hutt.
- [S29] Email from, from Ron Stretton, 16/6/19.
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Weva Dulcima Towersey1

F, #6528, (21 August 1914 - 10 October 1918)
Birth* | 21 August 1914 | Weva Dulcima Towersey was born on 21 August 1914 at Featherston, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.1 |
Death* | 10 October 1918 | She died on 10 October 1918 at Public Hospital, Napier, Hawke's Bay, North Island, New Zealand, aged 4.2 |
Burial* | 11 October 1918 | She was buried on 11 October 1918 at Park Island Cemetery, Napier, Hawke's Bay, North Island, New Zealand.3 |
Citations
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, birth, Featherston, Wellington, NZ, Jul-Sep 1914, fn 4150.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, birth, Napier, Hawkes Bay, NZ, Oct-Dec 1918, fn 3527.
- [S48] Parish Register, NZ Cemetery Records, Napier, Park Island Cemetery, p 241. As Neva Blossom Dulciema.
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Ronald Henry Stretton1

M, #6529, (26 January 1941 - 18 February 2020)
Birth* | 26 January 1941 | Ronald Henry Stretton was born on 26 January 1941 at Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.2 |
Residence* | 1963 | He lived at Palmerston North, Manawatu-Whanganui, North Island, New Zealand.1 |
Occupation* | 1963 | The occupation of Ronald Henry Stretton was 'Nurseryman.1' |
Residence | 1972 | He lived at Palmerston North, Manawatu-Whanganui, North Island, New Zealand.3 |
Residence | 2010 | He lived at 7 Constance Street, Waiwhakaiho, New Plymouth, North Island, New Zealand.4 |
Death* | 18 February 2020 | He died on 18 February 2020 at New Plymouth, Taranaki, North Island, New Zealand, aged 79.5 |
Note* | | He is a DNA match, as is one brother and sister in NZ from the Lane/Streatfield families.6 |
Citations
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, Manawatu Electoral Register, 1963, p 261.
- [S29] Email from, from Ron Stretton of NZ, a descendant; 20/7/2010.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, Manawatu Electoral Register, 1972, p 209. Palmerston North.
- [S29] Email from, from Ron Stretton of NZ, 20/7/2010.
- [S29] Email from, email from Joyce Stretton.
- [S128] DNA Matches, MyHeritage match at 14.8cM on chromosome 10 & 7.1cM on chromosome 12. Known Lane/Streatfield family.
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James Henry Robert Towersey1

M, #6530, (25 February 1917 - 23 August 1989)
Birth* | 25 February 1917 | James Henry Robert Towersey was born on 25 February 1917 at Napier, Hawke's Bay, North Island, New Zealand.2 |
Note* | | DNA tests among descendants of Alice Palmer reveal that James' father is not George Edward Towersey unlike the other three of Alice's children. The assumption is that the father was James Henry Roberts, a close friend of Alice.3 |
Marriage* | 25 November 1935 | He married Catherine Louvain Levy on 25 November 1935 at Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.2 |
Residence | 1946 | James Henry Robert Towersey and Catherine Louvain Levy lived at West Street, Greytown, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.4 |
Employment* | 1949 | James Henry Robert Towersey was employed as Engineer.5 |
Residence* | 1949 | He lived at Moonshine Road, Upper Hutt, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.5 |
Residence* | 1978 | He and Catherine Louvain Levy lived at Somerset Road, Carterton, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.6 |
Death* | 23 August 1989 | James Henry Robert Towersey died on 23 August 1989 at Carterton, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand, aged 72.1 |
Burial* | 26 August 1989 | He was buried on 26 August 1989 at Clareville Cemetery, Carterton, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.1 |
Citations
- [S54] Internet source/web sites inc. trees, findagrave.com, # 164963558.birth & burial. Clareville Cemetery, Carterton, NZ.
- [S29] Email from, from Ron Stretton, 16/6/19.
- [S128] DNA Matches, document from Ron Stretton, May 2019.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, Wellington Electoral Register, 1946, p 248, Wairarapa.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, Wellington Electoral Register, 1949, p 299, Otaki.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, Wellington Electoral Register, 1978, p 105, Wairarapa.
- [S29] Email from, Ron Stretton, 2010.
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Catherine Louvain Levy1

F, #6531, (12 November 1914 - 21 October 1980)
Birth* | 12 November 1914 | Catherine Louvain Levy was born on 12 November 1914 at Waimea South, Westland, South Island, New Zealand.2 |
Marriage* | 25 November 1935 | She married James Henry Robert Towersey, son of Alice Palmer, on 25 November 1935 at Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.3 |
Residence | 1946 | Catherine Louvain Levy and James Henry Robert Towersey lived at West Street, Greytown, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.4 |
Residence* | 1978 | Catherine Louvain Levy and James Henry Robert Towersey lived at Somerset Road, Carterton, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.5 |
Death* | 21 October 1980 | Catherine Louvain Levy died on 21 October 1980 at Carterton, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand, aged 65.1 |
Citations
- [S54] Internet source/web sites inc. trees, findagrave.com, # 164963558.birth & burial. Clareville Cemetery, Carterton, NZ.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, birth, Buller, Nelson, NZ, Oct-Dec 1914, fn 6261.
- [S29] Email from, from Ron Stretton, 16/6/19.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, Wellington Electoral Register, 1946, p 248, Wairarapa.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, Wellington Electoral Register, 1978, p 105, Wairarapa.
- [S29] Email from, Ron Stretton, 2010.
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Evelyn Thelma Douglas1

F, #6532, (24 August 1904 - 5 August 1990)
Birth* | 24 August 1904 | Evelyn Thelma Douglas was born on 24 August 1904 at Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.1 |
Marriage* | 1928 | She married John Ridd Newton in 1928 at North Island, New Zealand.2 |
Residence* | 1957 | Evelyn Thelma Douglas and John Ridd Newton lived at 16 Newhaven Terrace, Mairangi Bay, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand.3 |
Death* | 5 August 1990 | Evelyn Thelma Douglas died on 5 August 1990 at Mount Albert, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand, aged 85.1 |
Citations
- [S54] Internet source/web sites inc. trees, findagrave.com, # 171836736. death & burial.North Shore Memorial Park, Auckland, NZ.
- [S29] Email from, from Ron Stretton of NZ, a descendant; 20/7/2010.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, Auckland Electoral Register, 1957, p 212, Waitemata.
- [S54] Internet source/web sites inc. trees, findagrave.com, # 171836736. death & burial. North Shore Memorial Park, Auckland, NZ. both John Ridd, Thtelma Evelyn & dau Carol Laura & husband.
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John Ridd Newton1

M, #6533, (September 1907 - 8 August 1985)
Birth* | September 1907 | John Ridd Newton was born in September 1907 at Invercargill, Otago, South Island, New Zealand.2 |
Marriage* | 1928 | He married Evelyn Thelma Douglas, daughter of William Henry Douglas and Caroline Ellen Towersey, in 1928 at North Island, New Zealand.3 |
Employment* | June 1942 | John Ridd Newton was employed as Barman.4 |
Residence* | 1957 | He and Evelyn Thelma Douglas lived at 16 Newhaven Terrace, Mairangi Bay, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand.5 |
Death* | 8 August 1985 | John Ridd Newton died on 8 August 1985 at Auckland, North Island, New Zealand, aged 77.1 |
Burial* | 11 August 1985 | He was buried on 11 August 1985 at North Shore Memorial Park, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand.1 |
Citations
- [S54] Internet source/web sites inc. trees, findagrave.com, # 171836736. death & burial. North Shore Memorial Park, Auckland, NZ. both John Ridd, Thtelma Evelyn & dau Carol Laura & husband.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, birth index, John Rid Newton, Invercargill, NZ, Jul-Sep 1907, fn 4296.
- [S29] Email from, from Ron Stretton of NZ, a descendant; 20/7/2010.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, NZ WW2 Ballot Lists, 1942, Auckland.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, Auckland Electoral Register, 1957, p 212, Waitemata.
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Carol Laura Newton1

F, #6534, (1929 - 15 August 2010)
Citations
- [S54] Internet source/web sites inc. trees, findagrave.com, # 171836736. death & burial. North Shore Memorial Park, Auckland, NZ. both John Ridd, Thtelma Evelyn & dau Carol Laura & husband.
- [S132] Findagrave, findagrave.com, # 171836736. death & burial. North Shore Memorial Park, Auckland, NZ. both John Ridd, Thelma Evelyn & dau Carol Laura & husband.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, Residence & occupation, Auckland, Rodney, NZ Electoral roll, p 53. 1949.
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Kenneth Michael Patterson Smith1

M, #6535, (15 May 1928 - 4 December 2015)
Birth* | 15 May 1928 | Kenneth Michael Patterson Smith was born on 15 May 1928 at Urmston, Lancashire, England.2 |
Occupation* | 1949 | The occupation of Kenneth Michael Patterson Smith was 'Accountant.3' |
Residence* | 1949 | He lived at 19 Kitchener Road, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand.3 |
Marriage* | 1954 | He married Carol Laura Newton, daughter of John Ridd Newton and Evelyn Thelma Douglas, in 1954 at Auckland, North Island, New Zealand.3 |
Naturalization* | 10 October 1974 | Kenneth Michael Patterson Smith was naturalized on 10 October 1974 at New Zealand.4 |
Death* | 4 December 2015 | He died on 4 December 2015 at Auckland, North Island, New Zealand, aged 87.5 |
Citations
- [S54] Internet source/web sites inc. trees, findagrave.com, # 171836736. death & burial. North Shore Memorial Park, Auckland, NZ. both John Ridd, Thtelma Evelyn & dau Carol Laura & husband.
- [S96] England & Wales Birth Index 1916-2005, birth, Manchester S, Lancs., Apr-Jun 1928, vol 8d 121, mother Johnson.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, Residence & occupation, Auckland, Rodney, NZ Electoral roll, p 53. 1949.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, naturalisation, Kenneth Michael Patterson Smith, age 49, birth date & place, cert 227, p 26.
- [S132] Findagrave, findagrave.com, # 171836736. death & burial. North Shore Memorial Park, Auckland, NZ. both John Ridd, Thelma Evelyn & dau Carol Laura & husband.
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Penelope Smith1

F, #6536
Citations
- [S54] Internet source/web sites inc. trees, findagrave.com, # 171836736. death & burial. North Shore Memorial Park, Auckland, NZ. both John Ridd, Thtelma Evelyn & dau Carol Laura & husband.
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Rosemary Smith1

F, #6537
Citations
- [S54] Internet source/web sites inc. trees, findagrave.com, # 171836736. death & burial. North Shore Memorial Park, Auckland, NZ. both John Ridd, Thtelma Evelyn & dau Carol Laura & husband.
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William Alfred Douglas1

M, #6538, (12 December 1914 - 18 April 1963)
Birth* | 12 December 1914 | William Alfred Douglas was born on 12 December 1914 at Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.1 |
Marriage* | 1937 | He married Martha Rachel Harriet Evans in 1937 at Auckland, North Island, New Zealand.2 |
Residence* | 1938 | William Alfred Douglas and Martha Rachel Harriet Evans lived at 2C Valley Road, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand.3 |
Employment* | 1949 | William Alfred Douglas was employed as Garage Attendant.2 |
Residence* | 1949 | He and Martha Rachel Harriet Evans lived at 21 Cambourne Road, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand.2 |
Death* | 18 April 1963 | William Alfred Douglas died on 18 April 1963 at Auckland, North Island, New Zealand, aged 48.4 |
Citations
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, birth, William Alfred Douglas, parents Caroline Ellen & Willam Henry, NZ births, 1915/4107.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, Auckland Electoral Register, 1949, p 70, Mt Albert.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, Auckland Electoral Register, 1938, p 22, Eden.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, death, Auckland, NZ, 1963 fn 3 1553.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, Auckland Electoral Register, 1969, p 85, Eden.
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Martha Rachel Harriet Evans1

F, #6539, (18 October 1910 - 2009)
Birth* | 18 October 1910 | Martha Rachel Harriet Evans was born on 18 October 1910 at Auckland, North Island, New Zealand.2 |
Residence | 1935 | She lived at 161 Mt Eden Road, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand.3 |
Marriage* | 1937 | She married William Alfred Douglas, son of William Henry Douglas and Caroline Ellen Towersey, in 1937 at Auckland, North Island, New Zealand.1 |
Residence | 1938 | Martha Rachel Harriet Evans and William Alfred Douglas lived at 2C Valley Road, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand.4 |
Residence* | 1949 | Martha Rachel Harriet Evans and William Alfred Douglas lived at 21 Cambourne Road, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand.1 |
Residence* | 1969 | Martha Rachel Harriet Evans lived at 21 Cambourne Road, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand.5 |
Residence | 1981 | She lived at 21 Cambourne Road, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand.6 |
Death* | 2009 | She died in 2009 at Auckland, North Island, New Zealand.7 |
Citations
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, Auckland Electoral Register, 1949, p 70, Mt Albert.
- [S29] Email from, from Ron Stretton of NZ, 20/7/2010.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, Auckland Electoral Register, 1935, p 64, Eden.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, Auckland Electoral Register, 1938, p 22, Eden.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, Auckland Electoral Register, 1969, p 86, Eden.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, Auckland Electoral Register, 1981, p 85, Mt Albert.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, NZ BMD register, 2009/10069.
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, Auckland Electoral Register, 1969, p 85, Eden.
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Barbara Martha Douglas1

F, #6540
Citations
- [S120] New Zealand Registers, Auckland Electoral Register, 1969, p 85, Eden.
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