Auckland births

[petere]

Hi all,
Can anyone help with the births of two brothers Jack Reginald Hunter and George Henry Edgar Hunter born probably Auckland area 1920 - 1930.
Their parents were John Reginald Hunter & Ethel May nee Evans.
This info may help me to find the marriage date & place of John & Ethel. I cannot find the marriage in England so maybe it was in NZ.
I am in England so NZ lookups are not possible for me.
many thanks
Peter Evans

[DotBrennan]

Hi Peter

There is no marriage for a John HUNTER to an EVANS.

There is however a marriage in 1945 for a Jack Reginald HUNTER to Beryl May DOOLE.

Bren

[alamar]

Hi Petere

You need to look closer to home. I looked up findmypast.com passenger lists for you. On 6 Dec 1919 the Bremen left Plymouth for Wellington carrying Ethel may Hunter, married,  age 32, son George and one unnamed infant. Their address is given as 30 ***** Rd, Upton Park. Sorry but couldn't read the writing.

I could find no trace of John.

Was quite normal for families to travel separately. Took my Scottish half three ships over two years to come here in the 1920's.

[petere]

Thanks for the help folks.

Bren, - That could well be one of the two sons. Thanks that may!! suggest a birth date of around 1920.

alamar - That could be them. The infant could be the other son Jack. I shall look for their births over here. However I could not find a marriage from 1913 to 1930. Thanks for your help.

Peter Evans

[DotBrennan]

In the interests of good housekeeping, I’ve moved this post to completed.

Assistance has been provided …….

[K Rees]

My guess
John Reginald Hunter m. Ethel May Baker Oct 1918 West Ham, Essex
George Edgar Hunter b. 1918 England m. Elfreda Doreena .... last lived Tirau, NZ
Jack Reginald Hunter b. Apr Q 1919 West Ham, Essex England; died 1969 Glen Lyn, Auckland; married Beryl May Doole
I may have a photo of John Reg. Hunter, plus a lady and a man.
I am researching James William Hunter, his elder brother.

[minniehaha]

These details:

Deaths:

1968/43742   Hunter   John Reginald   74Y               

1977/51942   Hunter   Ethel May   21 September 1886

Probated will:

https://www.archway.archives.govt.nz/ViewFullItem.do?code=14761691&digital=yes

Probated will:

https://www.archway.archives.govt.nz/ViewFullItem.do?code=16611694&digital=yes


Minniehaha.

[minniehaha]

Cemetery details:

Record for John Reginald Hunter
Date of birth
Unknown

Occupation
Rtd Contractor

Date of death
10 August 1968

Age at death
74 years

Gender
Male

Region
West

Cemetery name
Waikumete Cemetery

Plot location
Waikumete Cemetery, Service Persons Area M, Row 16, Plot 35

Remains type
Body

Date of burial
14 August 1968

Funeral director
J Weir & Company Limited


Ethel May HUNTER
Interment Date:   03/12/1977   Type:   Buried
Funeral Director:      Last Address:   
Location:   Hamilton Park Cemetery<br/>HPC-BECH-25-05      


Minniehaha.

[minniehaha]

Deaths:

2002/7319   Hunter   George Henry Edgar   19 February 1915
2016/2036   Hunter   Elfreda Dorina   18 July 1918

HUNTER, Elfreda Dorina (Freda). Died peacefully in Hamilton surrounded by those who loved her. Aged 97 years. Dearly loved wife of the late George. A loved sister, aunt and friend. At Freda's request a private service has been held.
Published in The New Zealand Herald on Jan. 23, 2016


Minniehaha.