Unremarkable Families

Person Page 263

Family Explorer

Douglas Tonkin1

M, #6551, b. 9 April 1924, d. 2002

Family: Elma Sybil McQueen (b. 3 July 1925, d. November 1989)

DaughterChristine Fenella Tonkin
SonGerald William Tonkin

Biography

Birth9 April 1924Douglas Tonkin was born on 9 April 1924 in Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales.2,3
MarriageMarch 1955He married Elma Sybil McQueen, daughter of John Duff McQueen and Sybil Harriet Mayhew, in March 1955 in Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales.4
Occupation1959The occupation of Douglas Tonkin was 'Colliery deputy'.3
ResidenceJanuary 1959He lived in 16 Treneal, Cwmamam, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales.3
Emigration13 March 1959He and Elma Sybil McQueen emigrated on 13 March 1959 from London, England, to Wellington, NZ.3
Residence1963He and Elma Sybil McQueen lived in 34 Mewburn Avenue, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand.1
Employment1963He was employed as Driller.1
Residence1978He and Elma Sybil McQueen lived in 34 Mewburn Avenue, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand.5
Residence1981He and Elma Sybil McQueen lived in 34 Mewburn Avenue, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand.6
Natlzation12 October 1981He was naturalized on 12 October 1981 in North Island, New Zealand.7
Death2002He died in 2002 in Auckland, North Island, New Zealand, aged ~78.8
Last Edited 25 April 2020

Citations

  1. [S120] New Zealand BMD Registers, unknown publish date, Auckland Electoral Register, 1963, p 270, Eden.
  2. [S96] England & Wales Birth Index 1916-2005, unknown publish date, birth; Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, Apr-Jun 1924, vol 11a 1546. mother Edwards.
  3. [S61] Passenger lists- Immigration, unknown publish date, SS Rangitoto, London to Wellington, 13 Mar 1959. passenger details.
  4. [S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, unknown publish date, marriage Douglas Tonkin & Elma S McQueen, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Jan-Mar 1955, vol 8b 1225.
  5. [S120] New Zealand Registers, Auckland Electoral Register, 1978, p 139, Eden.
  6. [S120] New Zealand Registers, Auckland Electoral Register, 1981, p 104, Eden.
  7. [S120] New Zealand Registers, Naturalisations; Douglas Tonkin, 12 Oct 1981, 434 243.
  8. [S120] New Zealand Registers, NZ BMD records; death, Douglas Tonkin, 2002/4948.
Family Explorer

Christine Fenella Tonkin1

F, #6552
ReferencesThe Lanes
The Streatfields

Parents

FatherDouglas Tonkin (b. 9 April 1924, d. 2002)
MotherElma Sybil McQueen (b. 3 July 1925, d. November 1989)
Last Edited 25 April 2020

Citations

  1. [S96] England & Wales Birth Index 1916-2005, unknown publish date, birth; Pontypridd, Wales, Oct-Dec 1956, vol 8b 600. mother McQueen.
Family Explorer

Gerald William Tonkin1

M, #6553
ReferencesThe Lanes
The Streatfields

Parents

FatherDouglas Tonkin (b. 9 April 1924, d. 2002)
MotherElma Sybil McQueen (b. 3 July 1925, d. November 1989)

Biography

Marriage20 February 2010Gerald William Tonkin married Clare Frances Bertrand on 20 February 2010 in Waiheke Island, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand.2
Last Edited 25 April 2020

Citations

  1. [S120] New Zealand BMD Registers, unknown publish date, Auckland Electoral Register, 1981, p 104, Eden.
  2. [S29] emails from family or contacts, unknown publish date, emails sent to MGJefferies, from Clare Tonkin, nee Bertrand, 23/4/2020.
Family Explorer

Valda Jean McQueen1

F, #6554, b. 1928
ReferencesThe Lanes
The Streatfields

Parents

FatherJohn Duff McQueen (b. 10 September 1891, d. 1981)
MotherSybil Harriet Mayhew (b. March 1896, d. 1964)

Family: Jack Stoddart (b. 5 July 1921, d. 2001)

SonJohn David Stoddart
SonPaul Robert Stoddart
DaughterCathryn Stoddart

Biography

Birth1928Valda Jean McQueen was born in 1928 in Auckland, North Island, New Zealand.1
Name-Marr1949Her married name was Stoddart.1
Marriage1949She married Jack Stoddart in 1949 in Auckland, North Island, New Zealand.1
Witness1949She lived with John Duff McQueen and Elma Sybil McQueen in 12 Rahiri Road, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand.1
Residence1969Valda Jean McQueen and Jack Stoddart lived in 62 Vauxhall Road, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand.2
Residence1981She and Jack Stoddart lived in Smith Road, Horotiu, Waikato, North Island, New Zealand.3
Last Edited 19 October 2017

Citations

  1. [S120] New Zealand BMD Registers, unknown publish date, Auckland Electoral Register, 1949, p 168, Roskill.
  2. [S120] New Zealand Registers, Auckland Electoral Register, 1969, p 203, North Shore.
  3. [S120] New Zealand Registers, Waikato Electoral Register, 1981, p 98, Horotiu.
Family Explorer

Jack Stoddart1

M, #6555, b. 5 July 1921, d. 2001

Family: Valda Jean McQueen (b. 1928)

SonJohn David Stoddart
SonPaul Robert Stoddart
DaughterCathryn Stoddart

Biography

Birth5 July 1921Jack Stoddart was born on 5 July 1921 in Auckland, North Island, New Zealand.2
Marriage1949He married Valda Jean McQueen, daughter of John Duff McQueen and Sybil Harriet Mayhew, in 1949 in Auckland, North Island, New Zealand.1
Residence1969Jack Stoddart and Valda Jean McQueen lived in 62 Vauxhall Road, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand.3
Occupation1969The occupation of Jack Stoddart was 'Merchandise Manager'.3
Residence1978He lived in 4 Edwin Street, Hamilton, Waikato, North Island, New Zealand.4
Residence1981He and Valda Jean McQueen lived in Smith Road, Horotiu, Waikato, North Island, New Zealand.5
Death2001He died in 2001 in Auckland, North Island, New Zealand, aged ~80.2
Last Edited 19 October 2017

Citations

  1. [S120] New Zealand BMD Registers, unknown publish date, Auckland Electoral Register, 1949, p 168, Roskill.
  2. [S120] New Zealand Registers, death,NZ 2001/20282, birth date; from NZ BMD on line.
  3. [S120] New Zealand Registers, Auckland Electoral Register, 1969, p 203, North Shore.
  4. [S120] New Zealand Registers, Waikato Electoral Register, 1978, p 99, Waikato.
  5. [S120] New Zealand Registers, Waikato Electoral Register, 1981, p 98, Horotiu.
Family Explorer

Paul Robert Stoddart1

M, #6556
ReferencesThe Lanes
The Streatfields

Parents

FatherJack Stoddart (b. 5 July 1921, d. 2001)
MotherValda Jean McQueen (b. 1928)
Last Edited 19 March 2017

Citations

  1. [S120] New Zealand BMD Registers, unknown publish date, Waikato Electoral Register, 1978, p 99, Waikato.
Family Explorer

Cathryn Stoddart1

F, #6557
ReferencesThe Lanes
The Streatfields

Parents

FatherJack Stoddart (b. 5 July 1921, d. 2001)
MotherValda Jean McQueen (b. 1928)
Last Edited 12 March 2017

Citations

  1. [S120] New Zealand BMD Registers, unknown publish date, Waikato Electoral Register, 1978, p 99, Waikato.
Family Explorer

Morris Mayhew Wylie1

M, #6558
ReferencesThe Lanes
The Streatfields

Parents

FatherArthur Douglas Wylie (b. 12 April 1898, d. 12 September 1964)
MotherEllen Beatrice Mayhew (b. 9 May 1909, d. 1997)

Family: Jeanette Mary Thomas

SonStephen Earl Wylie
SonBruce Graham Wylie
SonWayne Maurice Wylie
SonKevin Darrell Wylie

Biography

Marriage1953Morris Mayhew Wylie married Jeanette Mary Thomas in 1953 in Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.2
Last Edited 19 March 2017

Citations

  1. [S29] emails from family or contacts, unknown publish date, emails sent to MGJefferies, Ron Stretton, 2010.
  2. [S29] Email from, from Ron Stretton of NZ, 20/7/2010.
Family Explorer

Elaine Beatrice Wylie1

F, #6559
ReferencesThe Lanes
The Streatfields

Parents

FatherArthur Douglas Wylie (b. 12 April 1898, d. 12 September 1964)
MotherEllen Beatrice Mayhew (b. 9 May 1909, d. 1997)

Family: Ralph James Henderson

DaughterJulie Beatrice Henderson
DaughterMarion Ruth Henderson
SonAlan James Henderson

Biography

Marriage1958Elaine Beatrice Wylie married Ralph James Henderson in 1958 in Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.2
Last Edited 19 March 2017

Citations

  1. [S29] emails from family or contacts, unknown publish date, emails sent to MGJefferies, Ron Stretton, 2010.
  2. [S29] Email from, from Ron Stretton of NZ, 20/7/2010.
Family Explorer

Yvonne Caroline Ruth Wylie1

F, #6560
ReferencesThe Lanes
The Streatfields

Parents

FatherArthur Douglas Wylie (b. 12 April 1898, d. 12 September 1964)
MotherEllen Beatrice Mayhew (b. 9 May 1909, d. 1997)

Family: John Wilbur Dockery

DaughterMaria Caroline Dockery
SonRaymond George Dockery
DaughterSharon Patricia Dockery
DaughterJoanne Ruth Dockery

Biography

Marriage1964Yvonne Caroline Ruth Wylie married John Wilbur Dockery in 1964 in Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.2
Last Edited 20 March 2017

Citations

  1. [S29] emails from family or contacts, unknown publish date, emails sent to MGJefferies, Ron Stretton, 2010.
  2. [S29] Email from, from Ron Stretton of NZ, 20/7/2010.
Family Explorer

Patricia Joan Wylie1

F, #6561
ReferencesThe Lanes
The Streatfields

Parents

FatherArthur Douglas Wylie (b. 12 April 1898, d. 12 September 1964)
MotherEllen Beatrice Mayhew (b. 9 May 1909, d. 1997)

Biography

Marriage1968Patricia Joan Wylie married Raymond George Buist in 1968 in Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.2
Last Edited 20 March 2017

Citations

  1. [S29] emails from family or contacts, unknown publish date, emails sent to MGJefferies, Ron Stretton, 2010.
  2. [S120] New Zealand BMD Registers, unknown publish date, Wellington Electoral Register, 1969, p 24, Western Hutt.
Family Explorer

Joy Christine Wylie1

F, #6562
ReferencesThe Lanes
The Streatfields

Parents

FatherArthur Douglas Wylie (b. 12 April 1898, d. 12 September 1964)
MotherEllen Beatrice Mayhew (b. 9 May 1909, d. 1997)

Family: Malcolm David French

SonAdam David French (b. 6 July 1978, d. 14 July 1978)
DaughterKatherine Joy French
SonColin John French

Biography

Marriage30 October 1971Joy Christine Wylie married Malcolm David French on 30 October 1971 in All Saints Church, Ngaio, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.2,3
Last Edited 20 March 2017

Citations

  1. [S29] emails from family or contacts, unknown publish date, emails sent to MGJefferies, Ron Stretton, 2010.
  2. [S120] New Zealand BMD Registers, unknown publish date, Wellington Electoral Register, 1972, p 73, Karori.
  3. [S29] Email from, from Ron Stretton of NZ, 20/7/2010.
Family Explorer

Alan Peter Robinson1

M, #6563
ReferencesThe Lanes
The Streatfields

Parents

FatherRoland Ernest Robinson (b. 3 June 1910, d. 3 June 1990)
MotherAlice M Read (b. June 1914)

Family: Gwendoline M Roach

SonMatthew Alan Robinson
SonStephen James Robinson
SonMichael John Robinson
SonPeter Geoffrey Robinson

Biography

MarriageDecember 1970Alan Peter Robinson married Gwendoline M Roach in December 1970 in Guildford, Surrey, England.2
DNA Tested
Last Edited 27 June 2022

Citations

  1. [S96] England & Wales Birth Index 1916-2005, unknown publish date, birth, Surrey SW, Oct-Dec 1945, vol 2a 818. mother Read.
  2. [S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, unknown publish date, marriage; Gwendoline M Roach & Alan P Robinson, Surrey SW, Oct-Dec 1970 vol 5g 918.
Family Explorer

Gwendoline M Roach1

F, #6564

Family: Alan Peter Robinson

SonMatthew Alan Robinson
SonStephen James Robinson
SonMichael John Robinson
SonPeter Geoffrey Robinson

Biography

MarriageDecember 1970Gwendoline M Roach married Alan Peter Robinson, son of Roland Ernest Robinson and Alice M Read, in December 1970 in Guildford, Surrey, England.1
Last Edited 20 March 2017

Citations

  1. [S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, unknown publish date, marriage; Gwendoline M Roach & Alan P Robinson, Surrey SW, Oct-Dec 1970 vol 5g 918.
Family Explorer

Jeanette Mary Thomas1

F, #6565

Family: Morris Mayhew Wylie

SonStephen Earl Wylie
SonBruce Graham Wylie
SonWayne Maurice Wylie
SonKevin Darrell Wylie

Biography

Marriage1953Jeanette Mary Thomas married Morris Mayhew Wylie, son of Arthur Douglas Wylie and Ellen Beatrice Mayhew, in 1953 in Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.2
Last Edited 19 March 2017

Citations

  1. [S120] New Zealand BMD Registers, unknown publish date, Wellington Electoral Register, 1972, p 204, Heretaunga.
  2. [S29] emails from family or contacts, unknown publish date, emails sent to MGJefferies, from Ron Stretton of NZ, 20/7/2010.
Family Explorer

Bruce Graham Wylie1

M, #6566
ReferencesThe Lanes
The Streatfields

Parents

FatherMorris Mayhew Wylie
MotherJeanette Mary Thomas
Last Edited 19 March 2017

Citations

  1. [S120] New Zealand BMD Registers, unknown publish date, Wellington Electoral Register, 1978, p 106, Heretaunga.
Family Explorer

Ralph James Henderson1

M, #6567

Family: Elaine Beatrice Wylie

DaughterJulie Beatrice Henderson
DaughterMarion Ruth Henderson
SonAlan James Henderson

Biography

Marriage1958Ralph James Henderson married Elaine Beatrice Wylie, daughter of Arthur Douglas Wylie and Ellen Beatrice Mayhew, in 1958 in Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.2
Last Edited 19 March 2017

Citations

  1. [S120] New Zealand BMD Registers, unknown publish date, Wellington Electoral Register, 1969, p 152, Otaki.
  2. [S29] emails from family or contacts, unknown publish date, emails sent to MGJefferies, from Ron Stretton of NZ, 20/7/2010.
Family Explorer

John Wilbur Dockery1

M, #6568

Family: Yvonne Caroline Ruth Wylie

DaughterMaria Caroline Dockery
SonRaymond George Dockery
DaughterSharon Patricia Dockery
DaughterJoanne Ruth Dockery

Biography

Marriage1964John Wilbur Dockery married Yvonne Caroline Ruth Wylie, daughter of Arthur Douglas Wylie and Ellen Beatrice Mayhew, in 1964 in Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.2
Last Edited 20 March 2017

Citations

  1. [S120] New Zealand BMD Registers, unknown publish date, Wellington Electoral Register, 1969, p 89, Otaki.
  2. [S29] emails from family or contacts, unknown publish date, emails sent to MGJefferies, from Ron Stretton of NZ, 20/7/2010.
Family Explorer

Susan Lee Paul1

F, #6569

Family: Craig Andrew Wylie

DaughterBridget Marie Wylie
DaughterMargaret Jayne Wylie

Biography

Marriage1969Susan Lee Paul married Craig Andrew Wylie, son of Arthur Douglas Wylie and Ellen Beatrice Mayhew, in 1969 in Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.1
Last Edited 20 March 2017

Citations

  1. [S120] New Zealand BMD Registers, unknown publish date, Wellington Electoral Register, 1972, p 197, Island Bay.
Family Explorer

Raymond George Buist1

M, #6570

Biography

Marriage1968Raymond George Buist married Patricia Joan Wylie, daughter of Arthur Douglas Wylie and Ellen Beatrice Mayhew, in 1968 in Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.1
Last Edited 20 March 2017

Citations

  1. [S120] New Zealand BMD Registers, unknown publish date, Wellington Electoral Register, 1969, p 24, Western Hutt.
Family Explorer

Malcolm David French1

M, #6571

Family: Joy Christine Wylie

SonAdam David French (b. 6 July 1978, d. 14 July 1978)
DaughterKatherine Joy French
SonColin John French

Biography

Marriage30 October 1971Malcolm David French married Joy Christine Wylie, daughter of Arthur Douglas Wylie and Ellen Beatrice Mayhew, on 30 October 1971 in All Saints Church, Ngaio, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.1,2
Last Edited 20 March 2017

Citations

  1. [S120] New Zealand BMD Registers, unknown publish date, Wellington Electoral Register, 1972, p 73, Karori.
  2. [S29] emails from family or contacts, unknown publish date, emails sent to MGJefferies, from Ron Stretton of NZ, 20/7/2010.
Family Explorer

Eileen Bertha Foster1

F, #6572

Family: Hartley Pierson Towersey

SonJoe Frank Towersey
SonJames Domique Towersey

Biography

Marriage1975Eileen Bertha Foster married Hartley Pierson Towersey, son of Josiah Henry Lane Towersey and Kathleen Beatrice Pierson, in 1975 in Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.1
Last Edited 14 March 2017

Citations

  1. [S29] emails from family or contacts, unknown publish date, emails sent to MGJefferies, Ron Stretton, 2010.
Family Explorer

Joe Frank Towersey1

M, #6573
ReferencesThe Lanes
The Streatfields

Parents

FatherHartley Pierson Towersey
MotherEileen Bertha Foster
Last Edited 14 March 2017

Citations

  1. [S29] emails from family or contacts, unknown publish date, emails sent to MGJefferies, Ron Stretton, 2010.
Family Explorer

James Domique Towersey1

M, #6574
ReferencesThe Lanes
The Streatfields

Parents

FatherHartley Pierson Towersey
MotherEileen Bertha Foster
Last Edited 14 March 2017

Citations

  1. [S29] emails from family or contacts, unknown publish date, emails sent to MGJefferies, Ron Stretton, 2010.
Family Explorer

Kenneth Charles Towersey1

M, #6575, b. 7 September 1935, d. 8 May 2011
ReferencesThe Lanes
The Streatfields

Parents

FatherGeorge Edward Towersey (b. 24 March 1911, d. 15 September 1979)
MotherMargaret Emily Vincent (b. 7 November 1914, d. 12 April 1982)

Family: Glenis Margaret Adams (b. 15 February 1944, d. 1980)

DaughterSonia Marie Towersey+
SonStephen Malcolm Towersey
DaughterSharleen Fay Towersey+
DaughterJoanna Leigh Towersey+

Biography

Birth7 September 1935Kenneth Charles Towersey was born on 7 September 1935 in Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.1
Marriage1960He married Glenis Margaret Adams in 1960 in Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.2
Residence1969He lived in 182 Tinakori Road, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.3
Occupation1969The occupation of Kenneth Charles Towersey was 'Spray Painter'.3
Residence1972He and Glenis Margaret Adams lived in 15 Harrison Crescent, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.4
Residence1978He and Glenis Margaret Adams lived in 15 Harrison Crescent, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.5
Residence1981He lived in 34 Randwick Crescent, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.6
Death8 May 2011He died on 8 May 2011 in Te Omanga Hospice, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand, aged 75.1
Last Edited 16 March 2022

Citations

  1. [S120] New Zealand BMD Registers, unknown publish date, NZ BMD on-line; death & birth.
  2. [S29] emails from family or contacts, unknown publish date, emails sent to MGJefferies, Ron Stretton, 2010.
  3. [S120] New Zealand Registers, Wellington Electoral Register, 1963, p 181, Central.
  4. [S120] New Zealand Registers, Wellington Electoral Register, 1972, p 233, Hutt.
  5. [S120] New Zealand Registers, Wellington Electoral Register, 1978, p 105, Hutt.
  6. [S120] New Zealand Registers, Wellington Electoral Register, 1981, p 98, Hutt. with Sonia marie Towersey, Table Hand.
Note of errors and omissions welcome
Compiler: Michael Jefferies
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