COMPLETED Daft question about NZ BMDs

[kiwihalfpint]

Hi,

And finally, John Sullivan (b ca 1888, London) came to NZ in 1909. I assume he too married in NZ, so I am seeking his marriage (and any offspring).

Looking for the marriage of John Sullivan will be like a needle in the haystack, unless you know if he had a middle name.    There are quite a few marriages for just  "John Sullivan" ranging from 1909 to 1953.


Cheers
KHP

[johnbarr]

There's a Maria Sullivan also at Waikumete, d. 1980 age 85 fairly close so might be worth checking, as the others are there.

John B

[Janette]

There are 2 children born to Thomas and Margaret Sullivan before the cut off date in 1910

1908 Sullivan  Thomas Edward  to Margaret Mary Ann and Thomas -
1910 Sullivan  William Patrick to Margaret Mary Ann and Thomas

[caterpillar20]

Thanks for the info so far. With respect to John Sullivan, I don't know if he had a middle name, I'm afraid. I was hoping to find his death and work backwards....

[Janette]

This may be John

Waikumete

Occupation: SEAMAN

 Date Of Death : 13-Aug-1953

Plot :  ROMAN CATHOLIC DIVISION E Row 7, Plot 32



Cheers Janette

[caterpillar20]

Janette,

That is almost definitely him - I'd been working through the death dates to narrow down the search to people of the right age with respect to his birth, but his occupation was seaman and he was catholic. Thank you!

Colin

[Janette]

Hi Colin,

If you would like,I can take a wander to Waikumete Cemetery and if there are headstones I can take photos for you,

Cheers Janette

[kiwihalfpint]

Good find Janette

If the headstone has the wife listed then that is the whole needle found .... may be an email to the cemetery to find more info.



Cheers
KHP

[Janette]

I can go into the office,the girls know me now LOL,

Cheers Janette