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Research in Other Countries => New Zealand => New Zealand Completed Requests => Topic started by: mwkelly on Thursday 22 August 13 22:00 BST (UK)
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Hello I am compiling a family tree of William and Timata Swanson (not married!) from Henderson, Auckland whom had children one of whom was George Swanson (1852-1934)
William was a member of parliament and Swanson in Waitakere City was named after him. I'am related to Timata Titoko a close relative of the 'Kingites' Timata died in 1885 at Devonport.
Looking for someone who can provide this family's details
Many thanks
Murray
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Hello Murray
I notice that there is a "tree" on the ancestry.com website in respect of William SWANSON - same years (1819-1903).
There is a photo of a headstone (doesn't say where it's located) but the inscription reads "that William SWANSON died 23 April 1903, 84 years" was the husband of "Ani RANGITUNOA - d. 4 January 1897". Their eldest son Charles (1849-1930) is also recorded on h/stone.
Is this the same William SWANSON you're looking for information about ?
~ Lu
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It appears they are buried in Waikumete Cemetery
http://waitakere.govt.nz/cnlser/cm/cemeterysearch/
Mundia has the tree with the headstone photos
Cheers Janette
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There is a probate (1903) held at Auckland Archives for William Swanson, gentleman.
I'm sure that the Auckland Art Gallery holds a large oil painting of William Swanson. Maybe an enquiry could be made as to whether it would be possible to obtain a photograph?
I know a person who is closely related to this Swanson family. If you wish, I could ask to see if they may like to help you.............
Minniehaha.
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Here is a good article on William Swanson,plus photo
http://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/tei-Cyc02Cycl-t1-body1-d1-d7-d2.html
Cheers Janette
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His obituary
http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&d=AS19030424.2.58&l=mi&e=-------10--1----0--
Cheers Janette
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I'm sure that the Auckland Art Gallery holds a large oil painting of William Swanson. Maybe an enquiry could be made as to whether it would be possible to obtain a photograph?
Minniehaha.
Maybe this Goldie painting
http://www.aucklandartgallery.com/the-collection/browse-artwork/434/the-hon-william-swanson-mlc
Cheers Janette
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It appears Ani Rangitunoa was his third wife
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/local-blogs/tales-from-the-crypt/4123935/Swanson-had-colourful-style
Cheers Janette
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There is a probate (1903) held at Auckland Archives for William Swanson, gentleman.
I'm sure that the Auckland Art Gallery holds a large oil painting of William Swanson. Maybe an enquiry could be made as to whether it would be possible to obtain a photograph?
I know a person who is closely related to this Swanson family. If you wish, I could ask to see if they may like to help you.............
Minniehaha.
Thank you yes i would be interested in this family connection
Cheers Murray Kelly
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Hi Murray,
It is likely that I will be able to make contact with the Swanson descendant this coming week. I will let you know the outcome of the conversation..........
Minniehaha.
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Hi Murray,
PM sent.............
Minniehaha.
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Thankyou
Murray
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The following I would assume you have.
http://www.gravestonephotos.com/public/gravedetails.php?available=yes&fullname=Thomas%20Edward%20Read%20Bloomfield&grave=177185&personid=378074&db=177185
William and Ani's daughter Mary married Thomas Edward Read Bloomfield, my connection.
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Thank you for that, yes i have seen this. Im after details of his partner Timata Titoko
Cheers
Murray
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There is a bit here about her
http://atojs.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/atojs?a=d&d=AJHR1929-I.2.2.6.16&e=-------10--1------0--
Cheers Janette
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Thanks Janette, haha also have this but appreciate it, certainly helps
Cheers
Murray
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This might be worth a look too
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/2256782/Taken-mainly-from-TainuiThe-story-of-Hoturoa-and-his
Cheers Janette
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Thank you, you are a real detective like me! lol have seen this as well ha ha
Cheers
Murray
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Kia Ora, my name is Lisa Shearer and I am a descendent of William Swanson and Ani Rangitunoa, his 3rd wife. I am descended from Ngati Kahungunu in the Hawkes bay area. I have seen the Goldie portrait of Willie Swanson and also an old cloak that was woven by Ani Rangitunoa, a master weaver.
I hope this is of interest to you, cheers Lisa
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Hello Lisa and thank you kindly for your infomation, iam looking at filling in some details on Ani Rangitunoa, what do you have on her parents etc, very little info around on this
Cheers
Murray
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Hi Murray - I have a full family tree in pdf form if this would help? William Swanson was my great great grandfather.
Cheers Caine
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Yes that would be great - much appreciated
Cheers
Murray
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I am also related to William swanson and Ani Rangitunoa they are my gr gr grand parents, think I have the grts right. My father was Wallace Roy Swanson brother Walter Swanson, Jock Swanson ans sisters Huia, and Tui. I visit the grave of William and Ani when ever I go to Auckland would love to hear from family
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Hi all!
My name is Leanne Williams. My great, great, great, great, great grandfather is William Swanson, from his marriage with Ani.
I would LOVE if anyone had any information on the family that I could see - I'm in Australia, but am really interested in finding out more about my NZ side 😊 I can be contacted by (*)
Looking forward to hearing from anyone 😊
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Hi Ngaere swanson, I am the grandaughter of Tui your Aunt. So you are my father Paul Roberts' cousin. I have been doing whakapapa of Ani Rangitunoa with my sister Lee for many years now and would like to be in contact with you to share information. I will try to PM you. Perhaps this thread is too old now.
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Hi, I am also the great grandaughter of William swanson, by Ani rangitunoa and their first born son Walter swanson who is my great grandfather. I have lots of information regrading for anyone researching as well as many gaps. (*) Moderator Comment: e-mail removed in accordance with RootsChat policy,
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This thread is at least 12 months old now. But William had three Māori wives. First was Mere Ngaoko, Second was Timata titoko and then Ani Rangituona - my great gandmother.
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Regards
Sarah
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Hi Murray!
I have information regarding the descendants of George Swanson (1852-1934), the son that William Swanson had with Timata.
George Swanson married Elizabeth Smith in 1876.
George and Elizabeth had at least one child: Virginia Swanson.
Virginia Swanson was born in 1877 and died on July 25 1957 at the age of 80 (you can her tombstone in this link https://es.billiongraves.com/grave/person/7204297)
Virginia married Fernand Edmond Ghislain Story in 1896.
Fernand Story was a Belgian immigrant, who arrived in New Zealand via England. Fernand Story was born in the city of Ghent (East Flanders), Belgium on June 1871. Fernand Story was a descendant from several distinguished families of businessmen and liberal politicians from Ghent. Fernand died in New Zealand on October 15 1943 at the age of 72.
Both Fernand and Virginia are buried at Swanson Cementery.
Fernand Story and Virginia Swanson had at least two children:
1) George Desmond Ghislain Story (born on August 26 1897 and died in Auckland in 1974 at the age of 76, buried at Swanson Cementery)
- George Story married Selina Maria Sarjant in 1936, with whom they had at least one child: Lynette Swanson Story (born in 1938 and died in 1949 in Auckland at the age of just 11)
2) Albert Ghislain Story (born on October 8 1908 and died in 1994 at the age of 85).
- Albert Story married Edith Bongart (I don't know if they had any children)
By the way, I think if would be interesting for you to see William Swanson's last will and testament, where several of his children (or all of them?) are mentioned. You can see his last will and testamente here: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C9T6-V3KD-1?i=251&cc=1865481
By the way, I will appreciate if someone has information regarding the descendants of Fernand Story and Virginia Swanson.
I live in Guatemala and I am a distant relative of Fernand Story, so it would be very interesting for me to know if currently I have any relatives living in New Zealand.
Cheers,
Jorge
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hi there I have seen on this page that a lot of you have the complete family tree for Ani Rangitunoa and William Swanson. My husbands grandmother was Elma Swanson but we don't know much more. Is anyone able to share the tree with me so that our children can learn where they came from?
Sue
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hi there Varley 12 - I see you have a full family tree for William Swanson and Ani Rangitunoa, my husbands great grandfather. Are you able to share with me please? It seems I haven't been on this site enough to be able to PM you.
Sue