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1. ?? ?? Family/Spouse: ?? CONNELL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. MARIAH CONNELL was born in in IRELAND.
- 3. JOHN CONNELL
Generation: 2
2. MARIAH CONNELL (1.??1) was born in in IRELAND. Family/Spouse: MICHAEL GLEESON. MICHAEL (son of ?? GLEESON and ?? ??) was born in in KINSALE, CORK, IRELAND; died before 5 Mar 1910. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 4. ANASTASIA GLEESON was born in Aug 1856 in MIDLETON, CORK, IRELAND; was christened on 24 Aug 1856 in MIDLETON, CORK, IRELAND; died on 6 May 1936 in WAIPUKERAU, CENTRAL HAWKES BAY, NZ; was buried on 7 May 1936 in WAIPUKERAU, CENTRAL HAWKES BAY, NZ.
- 5. ELIZABETH GLEESON was born on 16 May 1858 in MIDLETON, CORK, IRELAND; was christened on 23 May 1858 in MIDLETON, CORK, IRELAND; died on 10 Aug 1957 in DUNEDIN, OTAGO, NZ; was buried on 12 Aug 1957 in BLOCK 161, PLOTS 8, 9, OAMARU CEMETERY, OTAGO, NZ.
- 6. MARTIN JOSEPH GLEESON was born on 20 Dec 1882 in KINSALE, CORK, IRELAND; died on 4 Oct 1918 in AT SEA.
3. JOHN CONNELL (1.??1)
Generation: 3
4. ANASTASIA GLEESON (2.MARIAH2, 1.??1) was born in Aug 1856 in MIDLETON, CORK, IRELAND; was christened on 24 Aug 1856 in MIDLETON, CORK, IRELAND; died on 6 May 1936 in WAIPUKERAU, CENTRAL HAWKES BAY, NZ; was buried on 7 May 1936 in WAIPUKERAU, CENTRAL HAWKES BAY, NZ. ANASTASIA married ROBERT JOHNSTONE on 10 Jul 1882 in NAPIER, NZ. ROBERT (son of ANDREW JOHNSTONE and ?? SANDERS) was born about 1854 in LOCKERBIE, DUMFRIESHIRE, SCOTLAND; died on 19 Mar 1932 in WAIPUKERAU, CENTRAL HAWKES BAY, NZ. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 7. MARY "MAY" JOHNSTONE was born on 13 May 1883 in WAIPUKERAU, HAWKES BAY, NZ; died on 16 Aug 1977 in MOTUOTARAIA, WANSTEAD, CENTRAL HAWKES BAY, NZ; was buried on 18 Aug 1977 in WAIPUKERAU, CENTRAL HAWKES BAY, NZ.
- 8. WILLIAM SANDERS JOHNSTONE was born on 5 Aug 1884 in WAIPUKERAU, CENTRAL HAWKES BAY, NZ; died on 15 Apr 1975; was buried in LAWN 42M, KARORI CEMETERY, WELLINGTON.
- 9. LOUIE JOHNSTONE was born on 9 Jun 1886; died on 6 Oct 1974 in MOTUOTARAIA, WANSTEAD, CENTRAL HAWKES BAY, NZ; was buried on 8 Oct 1974 in WAIPUKERAU, CENTRAL HAWKES BAY, NZ.
- 10. MELVILLE JOHNSTONE was born on 22 Jun 1888; died on 16 Jul 1917 in FRANCE; was buried in BLOCK IV, PLOT C58, LONGUENESSE (ST OMER) SOUVENIR CEMETERY, FRANCE.
- 11. ALLAN MURRAY JOHNSTONE was born on 9 Jan 1890; died on 10 Jul 1943 in MOTUOTARAIA, WANSTEAD, CENTRAL HAWKES BAY, NZ; was buried on 12 Jul 1943 in WAIPUKERAU, CENTRAL HAWKES BAY, NZ.
- 12. ROBERT BRYDEN JOHNSTONE was born on 30 Dec 1890; died on 27 Jun 1983 in MOTUOTARAIA, WANSTEAD, CENTRAL HAWKES BAY, NZ; was buried on 29 Jun 1983 in WAIPUKERAU, CENTRAL HAWKES BAY, NZ.
- 13. GODFREY GLEESON JOHNSTONE was born on 10 Mar 1895 in SANSON, MANAWATU, NZ; died on 30 Jan 1918 in FRANCE; was buried in GRAVE VII.A.36, MERVILLE COMMUNAL CEMETERY, NORD, FRANCE.
5. ELIZABETH GLEESON (2.MARIAH2, 1.??1) was born on 16 May 1858 in MIDLETON, CORK, IRELAND; was christened on 23 May 1858 in MIDLETON, CORK, IRELAND; died on 10 Aug 1957 in DUNEDIN, OTAGO, NZ; was buried on 12 Aug 1957 in BLOCK 161, PLOTS 8, 9, OAMARU CEMETERY, OTAGO, NZ. Other Events:
- Occupation: DRESSMAKER, TAILORESS
Notes:
Elizabeth Gleeson was a single skilled woman of 22 years when she sailed alone from Queenstown, near Dublin, County Cork, Ireland aboard the vessel, "Dunedin' in 1880. Elizabeth came to New Zealand to meet up with her sister Anastasia who had emigrated previously.
ELIZABETH married JEREMIAH MEEHAN on 09 Jul 1891 in OAMARU, NORTH OTAGO, NZ. JEREMIAH (son of TIMOTHY MEEHAN and MARY O'CARROLL) was born about 1856 in ARDFERT, COUNTY KERRY, IRELAND; died on 19 Mar 1901 in OTAGO, NZ; was buried on 21 Mar 1901 in BLOCK 161, PLOTS 8, 9, OAMARU CEMETERY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 14. MARTIN JOSEPH MEEHAN was born on 08 Mar 1892 in DEBORAH, NORTH OTAGO, NZ; died on 17 Mar 1945 in OAMARU, NORTH OTAGO, NZ; was buried on 19 Mar 1945 in PLOT 33, 34, 35, BLK 174, OAMARU OLD CEMETERY, NORTH OTAGO, NZ.
- 15. JAMES PATRICK MEEHAN was born on 08 Mar 1892 in DEBORAH, NORTH OTAGO, NZ; died on 28 Sep 1901; was buried on 30 Sep 1901 in BLOCK 161, PLOTS 8, 9, OAMARU CEMETERY, NORTH OTAGO, NZ.
- 16. JOHN TIMOTHY MEEHAN was born on 08 Mar 1892 in DEBORAH, NORTH OTAGO, NZ; died on 25 Nov 1976 in LOWER HUTT, WELLINGTON, NZ; was buried on 30 Nov 1976 in BLOCK 3, ROW AL, PLOT 18, TAITA CEMETERY, WELLINGTON.
- 17. MARY MEEHAN was born on 06 Mar 1895 in DEBORAH, NORTH OTAGO, NZ; died on 25 Oct 1898 in OAMARU, NORTH OTAGO, NZ; was buried on 27 Oct 1898 in BLOCK 161, PLOTS 8, 9, OAMARU CEMETERY, OTAGO, NZ.
- 18. HENRY "HARRY" MEEHAN was born on 25 Jan 1898 in DEBORAH, NORTH OTAGO, NZ; died on 13 Aug 1938; was buried on 15 Aug 1938 in BLOCK 161, PLOTS 8, 9, OAMARU OLD CEMETERY.
- 19. WILLIAM MEEHAN was born on 25 Jan 1898 in DEBORAH, NORTH OTAGO, NZ; died on 28 Jun 1962 in OAMARU, NORTH OTAGO, NZ; was buried on 30 Jun 1962 in BLOCK 173, PLOTS 2, 3, OAMARU OLD CATHOLIC CEMETERY, NORTH OTAGO, NZ.
6. MARTIN JOSEPH GLEESON (2.MARIAH2, 1.??1) was born on 20 Dec 1882 in KINSALE, CORK, IRELAND; died on 4 Oct 1918 in AT SEA. Notes:
Martin Joseph Gleeson entered the Royal Navy on 13th December 1898 at the age of 16 years - (Boy, 2nd Class)
He served for 10 years until 23rd January 1909.
He joined Royal Fleet Reserve, Devonport on 24th January 1909 and was a Metropolitan Police Constable in London at the time of his marriage on 5th March 1910.
He was recalled to the Navy on 11 August 1914 at the outset of WW1. He was a Leading Seaman (Qualified Diver) and lost his life on 14 October 1918 (less than a month before the Armistice)
His Submarine L10 had fired a torpedo which hit its target but the sub didn't compensate for the torpedo weight and breached the surface and was pursued by other enemy craft and was sunk.MARTIN married CECILIA MARIA FOSS on 5 Mar 1910 in CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST, DUNCAN TERRACE, ISLINGTON, LONDON, ENGLAND. CECILIA (daughter of AUGUST ROBERT FOSS and OLIVE F WHEELER) was born on 6 Jan 1883; died about 1961 in THANET, KENT, ENGLAND. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 20. MARTIN AUGUST GLEESON was born on 23 Sep 1911 in ISLINGTON, LONDON, ENGLAND; died about May 1980 in LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND.
Generation: 4
7. MARY "MAY" JOHNSTONE (4.ANASTASIA3, 2.MARIAH2, 1.??1) was born on 13 May 1883 in WAIPUKERAU, HAWKES BAY, NZ; died on 16 Aug 1977 in MOTUOTARAIA, WANSTEAD, CENTRAL HAWKES BAY, NZ; was buried on 18 Aug 1977 in WAIPUKERAU, CENTRAL HAWKES BAY, NZ. Notes:
Mary never married
8. WILLIAM SANDERS JOHNSTONE (4.ANASTASIA3, 2.MARIAH2, 1.??1) was born on 5 Aug 1884 in WAIPUKERAU, CENTRAL HAWKES BAY, NZ; died on 15 Apr 1975; was buried in LAWN 42M, KARORI CEMETERY, WELLINGTON. WILLIAM married LILLIAN MAY ANDERSON in 1915 in KENSINGTON, ENGLAND. LILLIAN was born about 1892; died on 24 Apr 1957; was buried in LAWN 42M, KARORI CEMETERY, WELLINGTON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 21. AUDREY JOHNSTONE was born on 10 May 1916 in ENGLAND; died on 4 Jun 1982; was buried in LAWN 42M, KARORI CEMETERY, WELLINGTON.
9. LOUIE JOHNSTONE (4.ANASTASIA3, 2.MARIAH2, 1.??1) was born on 9 Jun 1886; died on 6 Oct 1974 in MOTUOTARAIA, WANSTEAD, CENTRAL HAWKES BAY, NZ; was buried on 8 Oct 1974 in WAIPUKERAU, CENTRAL HAWKES BAY, NZ. Notes:
Louie never married
10. MELVILLE JOHNSTONE (4.ANASTASIA3, 2.MARIAH2, 1.??1) was born on 22 Jun 1888; died on 16 Jul 1917 in FRANCE; was buried in BLOCK IV, PLOT C58, LONGUENESSE (ST OMER) SOUVENIR CEMETERY, FRANCE. Notes:
Captain, 27th Squadron, Royal Flying Corps.
11. ALLAN MURRAY JOHNSTONE (4.ANASTASIA3, 2.MARIAH2, 1.??1) was born on 9 Jan 1890; died on 10 Jul 1943 in MOTUOTARAIA, WANSTEAD, CENTRAL HAWKES BAY, NZ; was buried on 12 Jul 1943 in WAIPUKERAU, CENTRAL HAWKES BAY, NZ. Notes:
Law Clerk Hastings
Staff Sergeant - Ambulance Regiment - WW1
Served 3 years 212 days
Awarded Military Medal for Gallantry in the Field.
Gassed France October 191712. ROBERT BRYDEN JOHNSTONE (4.ANASTASIA3, 2.MARIAH2, 1.??1) was born on 30 Dec 1890; died on 27 Jun 1983 in MOTUOTARAIA, WANSTEAD, CENTRAL HAWKES BAY, NZ; was buried on 29 Jun 1983 in WAIPUKERAU, CENTRAL HAWKES BAY, NZ. 13. GODFREY GLEESON JOHNSTONE (4.ANASTASIA3, 2.MARIAH2, 1.??1) was born on 10 Mar 1895 in SANSON, MANAWATU, NZ; died on 30 Jan 1918 in FRANCE; was buried in GRAVE VII.A.36, MERVILLE COMMUNAL CEMETERY, NORD, FRANCE. Notes:
Second Lieutenant, 2nd Squadron, Royal Flying Corps.
14. MARTIN JOSEPH MEEHAN (5.ELIZABETH3, 2.MARIAH2, 1.??1) was born on 08 Mar 1892 in DEBORAH, NORTH OTAGO, NZ; died on 17 Mar 1945 in OAMARU, NORTH OTAGO, NZ; was buried on 19 Mar 1945 in PLOT 33, 34, 35, BLK 174, OAMARU OLD CEMETERY, NORTH OTAGO, NZ. Notes:
Martin died of TB
MARTIN married ELSIE BARBARA McWILLIAM on 02 Mar 1925 in ST MARYS PRESBYTERY, CHRISTCHURCH, CANTERBURY, NZ. ELSIE (daughter of ARCHIBALD ALEXANDER McWILLIAM and JANE PARKINSON CARMICHAEL) was born on 30 Sep 1898 in HAMPDEN, NORTH OTAGO, NZ; died on 16 Mar 1996 in CROMWELL, OTAGO, NZ; was buried on 18 Mar 1996 in PLOT 33, 34, 35, BLK 174, OAMARU OLD CEMETERY, NORTH OTAGO, NZ. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 22. MARTIN JOSEPH MEEHAN was born on 16 Nov 1925 in AUCKLAND, NZ; died on 30 Jun 2002 in LINDIS PASS, OTAGO, NZ; was buried on 10 Jul 2002 in BLOCK J, SECTION R/1, PLOT 7, ALEXANDRA CEMETERY, OTAGO, NZ .
- 23. HENRY THOMAS "HARRY" MEEHAN was born on 7 Aug 1927 in OAMARU, NORTH OTAGO, NZ; died on 18 Sep 2000 in ALEXANDRA, OTAGO, NZ; was buried on 21 Sep 2000 in BLOCK J, SECTION R/5, PLOT 49, ALEXANDRA CEMETERY, OTAGO, NZ .
- 24. MAURICE PETER MEEHAN was born on 07 Jul 1929 in OAMARU, NORTH OTAGO, NZ; died on 28 Mar 1971 in MOSGIEL, OTAGO, NZ; was buried on 31 Mar 1971 in BLOCK 8, PLOT 3, QUEENSTOWN, OTAGO, NZ.
- 25. DOUGLAS VINCENT MEEHAN was born on 23 Nov 1930 in OAMARU, OTAGO, NZ; died on 29 Oct 1960 in AUCKLAND, NZ; was buried on 2 Nov 1960 in PLOT 33, 34, 35, BLK 174, OAMARU OLD CEMETERY, NORTH OTAGO, NZ.
- 26. LAURENCE PAUL MEEHAN was born on 01 May 1932 in OAMARU, NORTH OTAGO, NZ; died on 04 Sep 2013 in RANFURLY, OTAGO, NZ; was buried on 07 Sep 2013 in PLOT 8, BLOCK 534, OAMARU LAWN CEMETERY, NORTH OTAGO, NZ.
- 27. ANTHONY JOHN "TONY" MEEHAN was born on 24 Aug 1933; died on 15 Jan 2019 in CROMWELL, OTAGO, NZ; was buried on 21 Jan 2019 in CROMWELL, OTAGO, NZ.
- 28. Living
- 29. ELIZABETH PATRICIA "LIZ" MEEHAN was born on 09 Jul 1939 in OAMARU, NORTH OTAGO, NZ; died on 11 Jul 2024 in RANFURLY, OTAGO, NZ.
- 30. BRENDAN HUGH MEEHAN was born on 15 Oct 1940 in OAMARU, NORTH OTAGO, NZ; died on 24 May 2022 in NORTH SHORE, AUCKLAND, NZ.
15. JAMES PATRICK MEEHAN (5.ELIZABETH3, 2.MARIAH2, 1.??1) was born on 08 Mar 1892 in DEBORAH, NORTH OTAGO, NZ; died on 28 Sep 1901; was buried on 30 Sep 1901 in BLOCK 161, PLOTS 8, 9, OAMARU CEMETERY, NORTH OTAGO, NZ. Notes:
Headstone records James death as 25 Oct 1901 however BDM records his death as 28 Sep 1901
16. JOHN TIMOTHY MEEHAN (5.ELIZABETH3, 2.MARIAH2, 1.??1) was born on 08 Mar 1892 in DEBORAH, NORTH OTAGO, NZ; died on 25 Nov 1976 in LOWER HUTT, WELLINGTON, NZ; was buried on 30 Nov 1976 in BLOCK 3, ROW AL, PLOT 18, TAITA CEMETERY, WELLINGTON. JOHN married MARY HONORA CLIFFORD on 07 Apr 1920 in WREYS BUSH, SOUTHLAND, NZ. MARY (daughter of PATRICK CLIFFORD and MARGARET CLIFFORD) was born on 16 Feb 1894 in WAIKOURO, RIVERTON, SOUTHLAND, NZ; died on 12 Sep 1990 in UPPER HUTT, WELLINGTON, NZ; was buried on 17 Sep 1990 in BLOCK 3, ROW AL, PLOT 17, TAITA CEMETERY, WELLINGTON . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 31. MAUREEN ELIZABETH MEEHAN was born on 25 May 1921; died on 23 Sep 2016 in WELLINGTON, NZ; was buried on 28 Sep 2016 in PLOT 09, ROW S, BLOCK 12, HUTT CEMETERY.
- 32. FRANCES MARGARET "FRANKIE" MEEHAN was born on 29 May 1922; died on 14 Dec 2011 in WELLINGTON, NZ; was cremated on 22 May 2012 in BLOCK 3, ROW AL, PLOT 17, TAITA CEMETERY, WELLINGTON .
- 33. JOHN PATRICK RAYMOND "RAY" MEEHAN was born on 30 Jul 1923; died on 12 Aug 2007; was buried in OMARAMA CEMETERY, OTAGO, NZ.
- 34. (MARTIN) KEVIN CLIFFORD MEEHAN was born about 1926; died on 30 Aug 1953; was buried on 1 Sep 1953 in BLOCK 210, PLOT 41, 42, OAMARU OLD CEMETERY.
- 35. (SEAN) ANSELM MEEHAN was born on 5 Aug 1927; died on 21 Jun 2018 in TAURANGA, NZ; was buried on 25 Jun 2018 in PYES PA CEMETERY, TAURANGA.
- 36. JOAN THERESA MEEHAN was born on 9 May 1928; died on 15 Jun 2012 in FEATHERSTON, NZ; was buried on 21 Jun 2012 in FEATHERSTON LAWN CEMETERY, NZ.
- 37. GERARD FRANCIS GLEESON MEEHAN was born on 4 Oct 1929; died on 17 Jun 1985 in WHAKATANE, BAY OF PLENTY, NZ; was buried in AWAKAPONGA CEMETERY, BAY OF PLENTY, NZ.
- 38. (THERESE) COLLEEN MEEHAN was born on 2 Aug 1935; died on 8 Apr 2022 in TAURANGA, NZ.
17. MARY MEEHAN (5.ELIZABETH3, 2.MARIAH2, 1.??1) was born on 06 Mar 1895 in DEBORAH, NORTH OTAGO, NZ; died on 25 Oct 1898 in OAMARU, NORTH OTAGO, NZ; was buried on 27 Oct 1898 in BLOCK 161, PLOTS 8, 9, OAMARU CEMETERY, OTAGO, NZ. Other Events:
- Baptism: 03 Apr 1895, OAMARU, NORTH OTAGO, NZ
18. HENRY "HARRY" MEEHAN (5.ELIZABETH3, 2.MARIAH2, 1.??1) was born on 25 Jan 1898 in DEBORAH, NORTH OTAGO, NZ; died on 13 Aug 1938; was buried on 15 Aug 1938 in BLOCK 161, PLOTS 8, 9, OAMARU OLD CEMETERY. Notes:
According to Trudy McNamara;
Harry was a NZ Rail stationmaster and was based in many Otago stations including Kurow.
He contracted pneumonia at age 20 at Trentham military camp and later developed TB which caused his death at age 40.
NZ Tablet Obituary 24 Aug 1938;
Born at Deborah, Mr Meehan received his education at Totara and St Patricks schools;he joined the Railways Department in 1913, and he filled the positions of clerk and relieving stationmaster at Christchurch, Arthurs Pass, Pleasant Point, Invercargill, Kurow, Cromwell, and Oamaru, retiring on account of ill health 18 months ago; he was a prominent member of the Holy Name Society; he acted as secretary of the Oamaru branchof the NZ Railways officers Institute and was an enthusiastic supporter of rugby and boxing;Mr Meehan is survived by his mother, Mrs Elizabeth Meehan, a twin brother William, and two other brothers, Martin and John.19. WILLIAM MEEHAN (5.ELIZABETH3, 2.MARIAH2, 1.??1) was born on 25 Jan 1898 in DEBORAH, NORTH OTAGO, NZ; died on 28 Jun 1962 in OAMARU, NORTH OTAGO, NZ; was buried on 30 Jun 1962 in BLOCK 173, PLOTS 2, 3, OAMARU OLD CATHOLIC CEMETERY, NORTH OTAGO, NZ. WILLIAM married ANNE MATILDA "ANNIE" MCKONE on 9 Sep 1924 in ST PATRICKS BASILICA, OAMARU, NORTH OTAGO, NZ. ANNE (daughter of MICHAEL MCKONE and MARGARET HEAVEY) was born on 26 Dec 1893 in HILDERTHORPE, NORTH OTAGO, NZ; died on 09 Jun 1942 in 24 USK STREET, OAMARU, NORTH OTAGO, NZ; was buried on 11 Jun 1942 in BLOCK 173, PLOTS 2, 3, OAMARU OLD CATHOLIC CEMETERY, NORTH OTAGO, NZ. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 39. MARY ELIZABETH "MOLLY" MEEHAN was born on 05 Jul 1925; died on 10 Jan 1987 in OAMARU, NORTH OTAGO, NZ; was buried on 13 Jan 1987 in BLOCK 171, PLOT 39, OAMARU OLD CATHOLIC CEMETERY, NORTH OTAGO, NZ.
- 40. JAMES HENRY "JIM" MEEHAN was born on 05 Jul 1926 in OAMARU, NORTH OTAGO, NZ; died on 04 Nov 1999 in AUCKLAND, NZ; was buried on 8 Nov 1999 in BLOCK 171, PLOT 41, OAMARU OLD CEMETERY, NORTH OTAGO, NZ.
- 41. GERTRUDE MARGARET "TRUDY" MEEHAN was born on 18 Apr 1928; died on 19 Sep 2020.
- 42. NEIL CASIMIR MEEHAN was born on 18 Aug 1929; died on 16 May 1979 in NAPIER, NZ; was buried on 19 May 1979 in PLOT 23, SECT 101, WHARERANGI CEMETERY, NAPIER .
- 43. WILLIAM JOSEPH "BILL" MEEHAN was born on 27 Mar 1933; died on 08 Jul 2001 in OAMARU, NORTH OTAGO, NZ; was buried on 11 Jul 2001 in BLOCK 171, PLOT 39, OAMARU OLD CATHOLIC CEMETERY, NORTH OTAGO, NZ.
20. MARTIN AUGUST GLEESON (6.MARTIN3, 2.MARIAH2, 1.??1) was born on 23 Sep 1911 in ISLINGTON, LONDON, ENGLAND; died about May 1980 in LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND. MARTIN married PHYLLIS C. POWELL about Feb 1934 in CAMBERWELL, LONDON, ENGLAND. PHYLLIS was born about 1911 in ENGLAND. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 44. MARTIN PAUL GLEESON was born on 30 Nov 1934 in CAMBERWELL, LONDON, ENGLAND; died on 13 Aug 1976 in JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA.
- 45. PATRICIA IRENE GLEESON was born about Oct 1944 in LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND; died on 30 Dec 2015.
- 46. Living