Thompson & Justin families, Laois

[Lance Matthews]

I was in Co. Laois last month and went through quote a few records of the Justin families who were born, married and buried at the Lea Church.
I am now told that Hannah Justin, who married Richard Thompson emigrated to New Zealand and that Richard died there. I am not sure how I can find any New Zealand records. It could explain why they seen to have gone missing.

[taramcdsmall]

Hi Lance

there is a great online bmd service for New Zealand

I have attached the link for children of a Hannah and Richard Thompson - you will just need to go through them and see does it look like the same family

hannah and richard thompson nz children

Tara

[Jack2227]

The Post Office Dublin Directory & Calendar 1858;

Kilbricken-Mountrath; Anne Justin.
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Jack

[Lance Matthews]

I would like to check on the NZ census records for 1901 and 1911. Any ideas.

[shanew147]

As far as I know NZ census returns only kept statistics, and no details on individuals... might be worth checking the New Zealand resources board here on RootsChat/ (Under 'Other Countries')


Shane

[Lance Matthews]

Thank you Shane. Think I am chasing shadows.

[Lance Matthews]

Just to advise that we have now linked the Thompson and Justin families, both from Clonanny, Laois. Have also found all their records in New Zealand. Richard Thompson & Hannah Justin were married Dublin in 1879. It is great when you break through a brick wall. Thank you all for your help.