David Diffin

[Teressa]

 
  Hello,I am looking for any info on a David Diffin born- abt 1903/4 wife is Anna/Annie

  Married in Canada . David was born in Belfast his mother is Matilda Kerr - father Lawrence Diffin

  Not sure when David moved to New Zeaaland and has far has i no he stayed there ,He has children.

 David --Matilda (Millie) Lawrence but he may have had other children .
 
 There are 2 David Diffin that was in the Australia armed forces 1 was a cousin of mine.

 And i am sure the other is the David i am asking about.

 Any info at all i would be very grateful

 Kind Regards

[aghadowey]

David    Diffin born 27 Nov.1904 Belfast district- mother Kerr

30 June 1928 "Montcalm" arrived Quebec, Canada from Belfast: David Diffin, age 23, born Northern Ireland

Marriage: 22 Nov.1928 Leeds Co., Ontario
David Diffin, age 24, born Belfast Ireland, parents Lawrence Diffin & Marilda Kerr
Anne Reddington Hutey, age 24, born Mall Scotland, parents- James Reddington & Mary Davidson
 
9 Sept.1929 "Minnedosa" arrived Belfast from Montreal, Canada
David Diffin, age 24, painter- listed under British Deports

[Lucy2]

Hi Teressa

David DIFFIN to New Zealand  >

Aged 48 years (bc 1906)
Arrived :  Wellington, New Zealand  - 17 May 1954 - from London
Ship:  "Rangitane"
Occupation:    Decrtr. ("Decorator" ? )  Born:  N. Ireland

[Appears to have been travelling without family. ]

  ~  Lu

[Lucy2]

Also ...

DIFFIN - David

Aged:  50 years (bc 1906)
Occupation:  Painter
Departed:  Auckland, New Zealand
Destination:   Sydney, NSW, Australia
Ship:   "Wanganella"
Date:   5 April 1956

[PS:   Can see a "David DIFFIN" on New Zealand Electoral rolls from 1957  ... will explore these further for you. ]

   ~  Lu

[Janette]

This is a NZ death

1967/36641   Diffin    David    63Y

cremated at Karori

http://wellington.govt.nz/services/community-and-culture/cemeteries/cemeteries-search

Cheers Janette

[Lucy2]

Archives New Zealand (Wellington office) - hold a Probate record.

DIFFIN - David - Lower Hutt - Painter - Year:  1967

[Janette]

There is a probate/will at Wellingtom Archives

AAOM 6031/408    0833/67    DIFFIN David  1967    Wgtn

http://www.archway.archives.govt.nz/ViewFullItem.do?code=23066379

Cheers Janette

[aghadowey]

Hazel- it's really, really annoying when we spend time searching for and posting information for someone and then find that they already have, or have been given, the details.

You have numerous posts on the Diffin family online and much of what you are posting is incorrect, possibly based on family stories. Not only are you making extra work for us but you seem to be confusing yourself as well. It would be a good idea to stop and take a look at all the information you already have- stories, documents, etc.- before asking for help. The more organised your notes are the easier it will be for you to see what you have and what information you should be searching for now.

[Lucy2]

New Zealand Electoral rolls :

1957 - Waikato - Raglan

DIFFIN - David - Meremere - occ: Painter

1963 - Wellington - Petone
DIFFIN - David - Aurora Street, Petone - Factory Hand