1Papers of Alexander Finlay, executor of James Steele, Public Record Office of Northern Ireland, D1905/1/90.
"An affidavit of James Cosgrave, found in the papers of Alexander Finlay, at PRONI, identified that upon the death of Mathew Steele (son of James Steele) the residue of the estate of James Steele was to be distributed among testator's daughters and grandchildren, and stated "That the daughters and grandchildren of said testator livingat the death of said testator at the the time of making his said will were, James Finlay, Robert Finlay, Alexander Finlay junior, Catherine Finlay, Jane Webb, James webb, Benjamin Webb, Edward Webb, and Adam Webb, Thomas Webb, John Webb, William Webb, Robert Webb, Nancy Webb, Margaret Webb, Isabella webb, Elizabeth Stevenson, William Stevenson, Robert Steele, Thomas Steele, Isabella Steele, Margaret Cosgrave, James Cosgrave, Alexander Cosgrave, Grace Cosgrave, Elizabeth Cosgrave, Isabella Cosgrave, Margaret Cosgrave, Lavinia Cosgrave and Ann Cosgrave..."."2Cosgrave Family Bible (in possession of Tricia Cosgrave of Featherston, NZ), Page facing Exodus XXXV 26-35; .
3Civil Registration, Death - New Zealand, 1894; folio 1226 - Helensville, NZ Registrar General.
"When died: 5 August 1894
Where died: Kaukapakapa
Usual place of residence: -
Name and surname: James Steele Cosgrave
Profession or ocupation: Medical Man
Sex and age: M. 76
Causes of death: Influenza - 5 days
Medical Attendant: Not certified
Last seen alive by medical attendant: -
Name and surname of father: Thomas Cosgrave
Name and surname of mother: Margaret Cosgrave, nee Steele
Profession of father: Farmer
Burial: 7 August 1894 at Kaukapakapa
Where born: Malone
How long in New Zealand: 30 years
Where married: Ballylesson
At what age married: 28
To whom married: Anna O'Neill
Age of widow: -
Ages and sex of living issue: Males - 46, 45, 36 & 30 years; Females - 35 & 32 years."
Copy provided by Maurice Cosgrave of Auckland, New Zealand.4Newspaper - New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXI; Issue 9585; page 6, 9 Aug 1894.
"COUNTRY NEWS.
KAUKAPAKAPA. Mrs. Cosgrave, wife of Dr. Cosgrave, died at her son's residence here on Thursday, the 2nd instant, aged 72, and was buried on Saturday afternoon. Dr. Cosgrave, her husband, died at the same place on Sunday, afternoon last, at the advanced age of 76. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon. They were both in feeble health previous to the attack to which they succumbed. About a fortnight ago Mrs. Cosgrave was seized with an attack of influenza, and her husband attended and nursed her for several days, when he also was seized with the same complaint, and was laid up. Mrs. Cosgrave died nine days after she was taken ill. Dr. Cosgrave rallied somewhat on the day on which his wife was buried, but after that event he seemed to relapse and sink rapidly. He retained consciousness up to the last. There being no doctor present, it was at one time thought that an inquest would have to be held. Mr. R. Sinclair, J.P., acting coroner for the Helensville district, after making inquiries into the circumstances attending the death of the aged couple, found there was no need to hold an inquest. Dr. James Steel Cosgrave, who was a native of Belfast, was a colonist of some 30 years standing, having come to Auckland with his wife and family in 1864. He shortly afterwards received an appointment as house surgeon in the Auck- Hospital under Dr. Philson, which appointment he held for several years, relinquishing it on account of ill-health. He went to reside at the Wade about sixteen years ago, and was public vaccinator for that district for many years. But having private means, he did not go into the practice of his profession. He, with his wife, came to this district about two years ago, and have been living with their two sous, who reside here. Mr. E. C. Carr officiated at the burial of Mrs. Cosgrave on Saturday, and the Rev. Mr. Stephens on Tuesday."5Newspaper - Belfast News-Letter, Belfast Newsletter; page 3, 23 Nov 1847.
"Marriages - On the 16th inst., in the Meeting House, Dunmurry, by the Rev. J.S. Porter, James S. Cosgrave Esq., surgeon, Malone, to Anna, 4th daughter of John O'Neill Esq., merchant, Belfast."6Civil Registration, Marriage - Ireland.
"Registrar's District of Lisburn
1847 Marriages solemnized at Dunmurry in the Parish of Drumbeg in the County of Antrim
When married - Nov 16th 1847
Groom - Jas. Steele Cosgrave
Groom's age - 27 years
Groom's condition - Bachelor
Groom's professon - Surgeon
Groom's residence - Malone
Groom's father - Thomas Cosgrave; Farmer
Bride - Anna O'Neill
Bride's age - 25 years
Bride's condition - Spinster
Bride's residence - Lime Kiln Docks, Belfast
Bride's father - John O'Neill; Merchant
Married in the Meeting House according to the Form and Discipline of the Presbyterian Church, by Licece, by me, John Scott Porter
In the presence of us, Joseph McHee; and Mary Lagan."7Newspaper - Daily Southern Cross, Volume XXX; Issue 5319; Page 3, 10 Sep 1874.
"....James Steele Cosgrave deposed that he was a settler residing off Hepburn-street. He knew the deceased. On or about the 20th of June last, at her own request, he went to the house to look at a bad leg she was suffering from. He found three ulcers on the right leg, near the ancle. She mentioned that she had not received any benefit from the treatment of two medical men, and he undertook the treatment of the case, as detailed by the first witness, John Wright, prescribing medicine and ointment, and charging fees for advice and attendence. Witness stated he was possessed of a diploma in midwifery and diseases of women and children, which he obtained from the Belfast medical faculty. He had not brought it with him, bud had it at home. He was not registered as a medical practitioner for New Zealand. - The jury returned a verdict of "Death from the visitation of God"."
Depositon by James Steele Cosgrave at the inquest of Ellen Wright.
1Cosgrave Family Bible (in possession of Tricia Cosgrave of Featherston, NZ), Page facing Exodus XXXV 26-35; .
2Civil Registration, Death - New Zealand, 1894; folio 1225 - Helensville, NZ Registrar General.
"When died: 2 August 1894
Where died: Kaukapakapa
Usual place of residence: -
Name and surname: Anna Cosgrave
Profession or ocupation: Domestic Married
Sex and age: M. 72
Causes of death: Influenza - 4 days
Medical Attendant: Not certified
Last seen alive by medical attendant: -
Name and surname of father: John O'Neill
Name and surname of mother: Elizabeth O'Neill, nee Robinson
Profession of father: Miller
Burial: 4 August 1894 at Kaukapakapa
Where born: Orangefield, Belfast
How long in New Zealand: 30 years
Where married: Ballylesson
At what age married: 24
To whom married: James Steele Cosgrave
Age of widow: -
Ages and sex of living issue: Males - 46, 45, 36 & 30 years; Females - 35 & 32 years
Informant: Thomas Cosgrave (eldest son; Kaukapakapa)."
Copy provided by Maurice Cosgrave of Auckland, New Zealand.3Newspaper - New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXI; Issue 9585; Page 6, 9 Aug 1894.
"COUNTRY NEWS.
KAUKAPAKAPA. Mrs. Cosgrave, wife of Dr. Cosgrave, died at her son's residence here on Thursday, the 2nd instant, aged 72, and was buried on Saturday afternoon. Dr. Cosgrave, her husband, died at the same place on Sunday, afternoon last, at the advanced age of 76. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon. They were both in feeble health previous to the attack to which they succumbed. About a fortnight ago Mrs. Cosgrave was seized with an attack of influenza, and her husband attended and nursed her for several days, when he also was seized with the same complaint, and was laid up. Mrs. Cosgrave died nine days after she was taken ill. Dr. Cosgrave rallied somewhat on the day on which his wife was buried, but after that event he seemed to relapse and sink rapidly. He retained consciousness up to the last. There being no doctor present, it was at one time thought that an inquest would have to be held. Mr. R. Sinclair, J.P., acting coroner for the Helensville district, after making inquiries into the circumstances attending the death of the aged couple, found there was no need to hold an inquest. Dr. James Steel Cosgrave, who was a native of Belfast, was a colonist of some 30 years standing, having come to Auckland with his wife and family in 1864. He shortly afterwards received an appointment as house surgeon in the Auck- Hospital under Dr. Philson, which appointment he held for several years, relinquishing it on account of ill-health. He went to reside at the Wade about sixteen years ago, and was public vaccinator for that district for many years. But having private means, he did not go into the practice of his profession. He, with his wife, came to this district about two years ago, and have been living with their two sous, who reside here. Mr. E. C. Carr officiated at the burial of Mrs. Cosgrave on Saturday, and the Rev. Mr. Stephens on Tuesday.".4Newspaper - Belfast News-Letter, Belfast Newsletter; page 3, 23 Nov 1847.
"Marriages - On the 16th inst., in the Meeting House, Dunmurry, by the Rev. J.S. Porter, James S. Cosgrave Esq., surgeon, Malone, to Anna, 4th daughter of John O'Neill Esq., merchant, Belfast."5Civil Registration, Marriage - Ireland.
"Registrar's District of Lisburn
1847 Marriages solemnized at Dunmurry in the Parish of Drumbeg in the County of Antrim
When married - Nov 16th 1847
Groom - Jas. Steele Cosgrave
Groom's age - 27 years
Groom's condition - Bachelor
Groom's professon - Surgeon
Groom's residence - Malone
Groom's father - Thomas Cosgrave; Farmer
Bride - Anna O'Neill
Bride's age - 25 years
Bride's condition - Spinster
Bride's residence - Lime Kiln Docks, Belfast
Bride's father - John O'Neill; Merchant
Married in the Meeting House according to the Form and Discipline of the Presbyterian Church, by Licece, by me, John Scott Porter
In the presence of us, Joseph McHee; and Mary Lagan."
1Civil Registration, Death - New Zealand, 1901; folio 6 - Auckland, NZ Registrar General.
"When died: 31 December 1900
Where died:Auckland Hospital
Usual place of residence: -
Name and surname: Thomas Cosgrave
Profession or ocupation: Settler
Sex and age: M. 52
Causes of death: Carcinoma of the Pancreas; secondary growth in Liver
Medical Attendant: Dr. Inglis
Last seen alive by medical attendant: 31 December 1900
Name and surname of father: James Steele Cosgrave
Name and surname of mother: Ann Cosgrave, nee O'Neil
Profession of father: Doctor of Medicine
Burial: 2 January 1901at Kaukapakapa
Where born: Ireland
How long in New Zealand: About 40 years
Where married: -
At what age married: -
To whom married: -
Age of widow: -
Ages and sex of living issue: -
Informant:."
Copy provided by Maurice Cosgrave of Auckland, New Zealand.
1Civil Registration, Death - New Zealand, NZ Registrar General.
"No. 5841
When died - 23rd March 1866
Where died - Auckland
Name - Margaret Elizabeth Cosgrave
Sex - F
Age - 16 years
Occupation - Daughter of surgeon
Cause of death - Peritinitis
Informant - William Jamieson; Undertaker; Auckland
When registered - 23rd March 1866."2Newspaper - Belfast News-Letter, 21 Jun 1866.
"Cosgrave - March 22, at Auckland, N.Z., of peritinitis, Margaret Elizabeth, daughter of James S. Cosgrave, Esq., Surgeon, late of Malone, Belfast, aged 16 years."
1Census 1841 - England, HO107; book 16; piece 1355; folio 3; page 3.
John Fothergill is listed as 20 years old; criminal prisoner - flax dresser; born in county.2England, West Yorkshire, Church of England Births and Baptisms 1813-1910 (www.Ancestry.com).
"Page 96
Baptisms solemnized in the parish church of Leeds in the County of York in the year one thousand eight hundred and eighteen.
No. 761
When baptized - 28 June 1818
Name - John, son of
Parents - Samuel and Elizabeth Fothergill
Residence - Holbeck
Father's occupation - Shoemaker."3Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Death 1889 / 565 .
"MEALE, John; 70 years old."4Newspaper - New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVI; Issue 9272; Page 12, 28 Jan 1889.
"MEALE - On January 7 at Upper Waiwera, John Meale, aged 70. Deeply Regretted.".5Civil Registration, Death - New Zealand, NZ Registrar General.
"Deaths in the District of Waiwera During the Quarter Ending the 31st of March 1889
No. 65
When died - 7th January 1889
Where died - Upper Waiwera
Name - John Meal
Occupation - Farmer
Sex - M
Age - 70 years
Cause of death - Syncope; General Debility; 3 weeks
Medical attendant - Dr. Cosgrave
Last seen by medical attendant - 2nd January
Father - John Meal; Shoemaker
Mother - Elizabeth Meal
When buried - 9th January
Where buried - Puhoi
Minister - Rev. Father Mahoney; Roman Catholic
Where born - Leeds
How long in New Zealand - 40 years
Where married - Auckland
At what age married - 30
Living Issue - males - 27 and 25 years; females - 29 and 20 years
Informant - Joseph Meale; Son; Upper Waiwera
When registered - 8th January 1889."6Civil Registration, Marriage - New Zealand, NZ Registrar General.
"Return of the Marriages in St. Patricks Cathedral at Auckland from the 1st day of April to 30th day of June 1854 inclusive
Page 121
No. 33
When married - June 13th, 1854
Licence / By Consent - By Consent
Groom's name and domicile - John Mele; Auckland
Groom's age - 33
Groom's occupation - Boatman
Bride's name and domicile - Elizabeth Hemlin; Auckland
Bride's age - 28
Bride's occupation - Spinster
Names & Domiciles of witnesses - John Regan, Auckland; and Mary Anne Callaghan, Auckland
Officiating Priest - Doctor McDonald."7Parish Registers - New Zealand, Auckland, St. Patrick's Cathedral (Roman Catholic)).
"No. 33
Date of marriage - June 13th, 1854
Groom's name and domicile - John Mele; from England now of Auckland
Groom's age - 33 years
Groom's parents - Samuel Mele & Elizabeth Mele
Bride's name and domicile - Elizabeth Hemblin; from England now Auckland
Bride's age - 28 years
Bride's parents - Isaac & Elizabeth Hemlin
Witnesses - John Regan & Mary Ann Calaghan; Auckland
By Dispensation
Married by - James McDonald V.G."
1Newspaper - Launceston Examiner, Page 8, 19 May 1849.
"Convict Department
May 14, 1849
The period for which the undermentioned persons were transported having expired, certificates to that effect have been granted accordingly: -
Eliz. Hemblen, Royal Admiral."2Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Death 1899; Reg. No. 606.
"MEALE, Elizabeth; 70 years old."3Civil Registration, Death - New Zealand, NZ Registrar General.
"Place of Registration - Puhoi
No. 2
When died - 1899, March 13th
Where died - Upper Waiwera
Name - Elizabeth Meale
Occupation - Farmer
Sex - F
Age - 70 years
Cause of death - General debility, 3 months
Medical attendant - W. Cairns M.D.
When last seen by medical attendant - March 9th 1899
Name of father "HAMLIN".
When buried - 1899 March 15th
Where buried - Puhoi
Buried by - Rev. W. Mahoney; R.C. Clergyman
Where born - England
How long in New Zealand - 53 years
Where married - Auckland
At what age married - 26
To whom married - John Meale
Living issue - 2 boys 38 & 36 years old; and 2 girls 41 & 30 years old
Informant - Joseph Meale; son; residing at Upper Waiwera
When registered - 1899 March 14th."4Civil Registration, Marriage - New Zealand, NZ Registrar General.
"Return of the Marriages in St. Patricks Cathedral at Auckland from the 1st day of April to 30th day of June 1854 inclusive
Page 121
No. 33
When married - June 13th, 1854
Licence / By Consent - By Consent
Groom's name and domicile - John Mele; Auckland
Groom's age - 33
Groom's occupation - Boatman
Bride's name and domicile - Elizabeth Hemlin; Auckland
Bride's age - 28
Bride's occupation - Spinster
Names & Domiciles of witnesses - John Regan, Auckland; and Mary Anne Callaghan, Auckland
Officiating Priest - Doctor McDonald."5Parish Registers - New Zealand, Auckland, St. Patrick's Cathedral (Roman Catholic)).
"No. 33
Date of marriage - June 13th, 1854
Groom's name and domicile - John Mele; from England now of Auckland
Groom's age - 33 years
Groom's parents - Samuel Mele & Elizabeth Mele
Bride's name and domicile - Elizabeth Hemblin; from England now Auckland
Bride's age - 28 years
Bride's parents - Isaac & Elizabeth Hemlin
Witnesses - John Regan & Mary Ann Calaghan; Auckland
By Dispensation
Married by - James McDonald V.G."
1Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Birth 1855; Reg. No. 946; .
"MEALE, John; Auc."
MEALE, John; Auc.2Civil Registration, Death - New Zealand, NZ Registrar General.
"Place of Registration - Auckland
When born - 2 June 1855
Where born -
Name - John Meale
Sex - M
Father - John Meale; Rope Maker
Mother - Elizabeth Meale; formerly Elder
Informant - John Meale; Father; Official Bay
When registered - 20th June 1855."3Information provided by Avis Taylor, Letter to Jim Cosgrave, 28 Feb 1992.
1Civil Registration, Birth - New Zealand, 1879; folio 40, .
"When born: 9 February 1879
Where born: Waiwera
First Names: Sydney James
Sex: M
Father's name and surname: James Cosgrave
Father's profession or occupation: Bushman
Father's age: 26
Father's birthplace: Ballylesson, Ireland
Mother's name and surname: Ellen Cosgrave
Mother's maiden name: Meal
Mother;s age: 20
Mother's birthplace: Waiwera."
Copy provided by Maurice Cosgrave of Auckland, New Zealand.2Civil Registration, Death - New Zealand, 1963; folio 1.175 - Auckland, NZ Registrar General.
"When died: 23 March 1963
Where died: Greenlane Public Hospital, Epsom
Usual place of residence: Akaaka
Name and surname: Sidney James Cosgrave
Profession or ocupation: Mixed Farmer
Sex and age: Male 84 years
Causes of death: Myocardial Infarction - days; Isochaemic Heart Disease - years
Medical Attendant: J Hanley
Last seen alive by medical attendant: 23 March 1963
Name and surname of father: - Cosgrave
Name and surname of mother: Ellen Cosgrave, nee Meale
Profession of father: Railways employee
Burial: 25 March 1963, Otahuhu
Where born: Waiwera
How long in New Zealand: 84 years
Where married: - New Zealand
At what age married: -
To whom married: -
Age of widow: - Not known whether widow
Ages and sex of living issue: Not known whether issue
Informant: R.A. Knight; Funeral Director; Auckland
When registered - 26 March 1963."
Copy provided by Maurice Cosgrave of Auckland, New Zealand.3Civil Registration, Marriage - New Zealand, 1906; folio 3849, NZ Registrar General.
"Number: 5
When married: 21 July 1906
Where married: At house of Bride's father, Westwood, Ponsonby
Groom's name and surname: Sidney James Cosgrave
Groom's age: 27
Groom's profession or occupation: Farmer
Groom's conjugal status: Bachelor
Groom's birthplace: Auckland
Groom's usual residence: Upper Waiwera
Bride's name and surname: Edith Rosalia Schischka
Bride's age: 24
Bride's profession or occupation: Domestic duties
Bride's conjugal status: Spinster
Bride's birthplace: Auckland
Bride's usual residence: Westwood."
Copy provided by Maurice Cosgrave of Auckland, New Zealand.
1Civil Registration, Birth - New Zealand, .
"Place of Registration - Auckland
When born: 23 October 1881
Where born: Auckland
First Names: Rosalia Edith
Sex: F
Father's name and surname: John Schischka
Father's profession or occupation: Grocer
Father's age: 29
Father's birthplace: Bohemia
Mother's name and surname: Elizabeth Schischka
Mother's maiden name: Burn
Mother's age: 21
Mother's birthplace: Australia."
Copy provided by Maurice Cosgrave of Auckland, New Zealand.2Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Birth 1881 / 10803.
"SCHISCHKA, Rosalia Edith; mother is Elizabeth; father is John."3Civil Registration, Death - New Zealand, 1968; folio 1.53 - Auckland, NZ Registrar General.
"Place of Registration - Auckland
When died: 9 January 1968
Where died: Uplands private Hospital, Remuera
Usual place of residence: 41 Cliff Road, St. Heliers
Name and surname: Edith Rosalia Cosgrave
Profession or ocupation: Widow
Sex and age: F 86
Causes of death: Uraemia - 1 month; Chronic Nephritis - several years
Medical Attendant: TA Morris
Last seen alive by medical attendant: 9 January 1968
Name and surname of father: John Schischka
Name and surname of mother: Jane Schischka, nee Burn
Profession of father: Merchant
Burial: 11 January 1968, cremated at Purewa
Where born: Auckland
How long in New Zealand: 86 years
Where married:Auckland
At what age married: 24
To whom married: Sidney James Cosgrave
Age of widow: -
Ages and sex of living issue: males - 50; females - 60, 57;
Informant: A Olliff, Funeral Director, Auckland."
Copy provided by Maurice Cosgrave of Auckland, New Zealand.4Civil Registration, Marriage - New Zealand, 1906; folio 3849, NZ Registrar General.
"Number: 5
When married: 21 July 1906
Where married: At house of Bride's father, Westwood, Ponsonby
Groom's name and surname: Sidney James Cosgrave
Groom's age: 27
Groom's profession or occupation: Farmer
Groom's conjugal status: Bachelor
Groom's birthplace: Auckland
Groom's usual residence: Upper Waiwera
Bride's name and surname: Edith Rosalia Schischka
Bride's age: 24
Bride's profession or occupation: Domestic duties
Bride's conjugal status: Spinster
Bride's birthplace: Auckland
Bride's usual residence: Westwood."
Copy provided by Maurice Cosgrave of Auckland, New Zealand.
1Civil Registration, Birth - New Zealand, 1907; folio 4427, .
"Place of Registration - Auckland
When born: 22 August 1907
Where born: Auckland
First Names: Muriel Joy
Sex: Female
Father's name and surname: Sidney James Cosgrave
Father's profession or occupation: Farmer
Father's age: 28
Father's birthplace: Waiwera
Mother's name and surname: Edith Rosalia Cosgrave
Mother's maiden name: Schischka
Mother;s age: 24
Mother's birthplace: Auckland."
Copy provided by Maurice Cosgrave of Auckland, New Zealand.2Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Death 1989/41290.
"COSGRAVE, Joy Muriel; born 22 August 1907."
1The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R), Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 USA.
2The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R).
1Civil Registration, Birth - New Zealand, .
1Information provided by Joy Bridge (of New Zealand), Email to Jim Cosgrave; 27-Aug-2002.
2Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Death 1977 / 42749.
"JAMIESON, Mona Pearle; born 30 April 1905."3Civil Registration Index - New Zealand, Death 1977 / 42749.
"JAMIESON, Mona Pearle; born 30 April 1905."
1The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R), Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 USA.
2The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R).
3Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Marriage 1910 / 1887.
"COSGRAVE, Ellen Olivia; and JAMIESON, Angus Joseph."
1Civil Registration, Birth - New Zealand, 1882; Sep; folio 3043; Waiwera, .
2Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Birth 1882 / 9117.
"COSGROVE, Ellon Thevia; mother is Ellon; father is James Alexander."3Civil Registration Index - New Zealand, Death 1964 / 40650.
"PARKER, Ellen Olive; 83 years."4Civil Registration Index - New Zealand, Marriage 1910 / 1887.
"COSGRAVE, Ellen Olivia; and JAMIESON, Angus Joseph."
1Information provided by Marlene O'Neil, E,ail to Jim Cosgrave; 22-Sep-2007.
2Civil Registration, Marriage - New Zealand, 1904; folio 361, NZ Registrar General.
"Number: 1
When married: 13 January 1904
Where married: At the Presbyterian church, Wade
Groom's name and surname: Lewis Brunton
Groom's age: 22
Groom's profession or occupation: Bushman
Groom's conjugal status: Bachelor
Birthplace: Orewa Falls Wade
Usual residence: Wade
Bride's name and surname: Edith Steele Cosgrave
Bride's age: 19
Bride's profession or occupation: Domestic duties
Bride's conjugal status: Spinster
Bride's birthplace: Upper Waiwera
Bride's usual residence: Upper Waiwera."
Copy provided by Maurice Cosgrave of Auckland, New Zealand.
1Civil Registration, Birth - New Zealand, 1885; folio 47, .
"When born: 14 December 1884
Where born: Waiwera
First Names: Edith Steele
Sex: Female
Father's name and surname: James Alexander Cosgrave
Father's profession or occupation: Farmer
Father's age: 29
Father's birthplace: Belfast, Ireland
Mother's name and surname: Ellen Cosgrave
Mother's maiden name: Meale
Mother;s age: 26
Mother's birthplace: Waiwera."
Copy provided by Maurice Cosgrave of Auckland, New Zealand.2Newspaper - New Zealand Herald, Deaths, 23 Jan 1984.
BRUNTON, Edith Steele. On January 23, 1984, of Tauranga, loved mother of George , mother-in-law of Dawn, and loved nana of her grandchildren anmd great-grandchildren. At rest."
"BRUNTON, Edith Steele. On january 23, 1984 (peacefully) at Girvadene rest Home, Tauranga, loved wife of the laste Lewis, mother and mother-in-law of Viv and Beatrice Mt. Maunganui), Cecil and Melva (Rotorua), George and Dawn (Auckland), Kenneth (Auckland), and the late Alan Brunton, and the late Eva and Thomas Lines, and loved Nana of her many grandchildren; in her 100th year. A service will be held at the Tui Street chapel of WG Elliott and son, Mt. Maunganui, tomorrow (Thursday), at 11 am, thereafter to the Pyes Pa cemetery for a private family interment. Communications to Viv Brunton, 42 Pitau Road, Mt. Maunganui. Ph. 53-871 Tauranga.
Copy provided by Maurice Cosgrave of Auckland.3Civil Registration, Marriage - New Zealand, 1904; folio 361, NZ Registrar General.
"Number: 1
When married: 13 January 1904
Where married: At the Presbyterian church, Wade
Groom's name and surname: Lewis Brunton
Groom's age: 22
Groom's profession or occupation: Bushman
Groom's conjugal status: Bachelor
Birthplace: Orewa Falls Wade
Usual residence: Wade
Bride's name and surname: Edith Steele Cosgrave
Bride's age: 19
Bride's profession or occupation: Domestic duties
Bride's conjugal status: Spinster
Bride's birthplace: Upper Waiwera
Bride's usual residence: Upper Waiwera."
Copy provided by Maurice Cosgrave of Auckland, New Zealand.
1Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Birth 1910 / 19727.
"BRUNTON, Alan George; mother is Edith Steele; father is Lewis."2Civil Registration Index - New Zealand, Death 1945 / 67078.
"BRUNTON, Alan George; 31 years old."3Commonwealth War Graves Commission website (URL: www.cwgc.org).
Identified that he is listed on the Alamein Memorial, which identified that service number 29506; 18th Bn. New Zealand Infantry, died 5 December 1941.
1Civil Registration, Birth - New Zealand, .
"When born: 11 November 1891
Where born: Upper Waiwera
First Names: Percy
Sex: M
Father's name and surname: James Cosgrave
Father's profession or occupation: Farmer
Father's age: 40
Father's birthplace: Belfast, Ireland
Mother's name and surname: Ellen Cosgrave
Mother's maiden name: Meale
Mother;s age: 31
Mother's birthplace: Upper Waiwera."
Copy provided by Maurice Cosgrave of Auckland, New Zealand.2Civil Registration, Marriage - New Zealand, 1918; folio 5174, NZ Registrar General.
"Number: 241
When married: 17 October 1918
Where married: Registrars office, Wellington
Groom's name and surname: Percy Cosgrave
Groom's age: 26
Groom's profession or occupation: Police Constable
Groom's conjugal status: Bachelor
Birthplace: Upper Waiwera
Usual residence: Wellington
Bride's name and surname: Imelda Coogan
Bride's age: 31
Bride's profession or occupation: -
Bride's conjugal status: Widow, 11 April 1915
Bride's birthplace: Onehunga
Bride's usual residence: Wellington."
Copy provided by Maurice Cosgrave of Auckland, New Zealand.
1Civil Registration, Death - New Zealand, Reg. 1966/45090, NZ Registrar General.
Deaths 1966; COSGRAVE, Imelda; 73 years;.2Civil Registration, Marriage - New Zealand, 1918; folio 5174, NZ Registrar General.
"Number: 241
When married: 17 October 1918
Where married: Registrars office, Wellington
Groom's name and surname: Percy Cosgrave
Groom's age: 26
Groom's profession or occupation: Police Constable
Groom's conjugal status: Bachelor
Birthplace: Upper Waiwera
Usual residence: Wellington
Bride's name and surname: Imelda Coogan
Bride's age: 31
Bride's profession or occupation: -
Bride's conjugal status: Widow, 11 April 1915
Bride's birthplace: Onehunga
Bride's usual residence: Wellington."
Copy provided by Maurice Cosgrave of Auckland, New Zealand.
1The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R), Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 USA.
2The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R).
1The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R), Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 USA.
2The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R).
1The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R), Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 USA.
2Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Death 1935 / 13367.
"JAMIESON, Charles David; 64 years old."
1Tombstone Inscription - New Zealand, Hillsborough.
Identified date of death as 2 December 1936; age as 84 years; burial plot as area 1, A, 449.2Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Marriage 1878 / 155.
"SCHISCHKA; and BURN, Elizabeth Jane."
1Tombstone Inscription - New Zealand, Hillsborough.
Provided date of death as 29 August 1933; age as 73 years; burial plot as area 1, A, 449.2Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Marriage 1878 / 155.
"SCHISCHKA; and BURN, Elizabeth Jane."
1Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Birth 1889 / 17459.
"SCHISCHKA, Elizabeth Eileen; mother is Elizabeth Jane; father is John."
1Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Birth 1898 / 9883.
"SCHISCHKA, Rewa Iris Simmonds; mother is Elizabeth Jane; father is John."2Civil Registration Index - New Zealand, Death 1924 / 8808.
"SCHISCHKA, Rewa Iris Simmonds; 26 years old."
Peregrine Theodore Harry LEDIARD
1Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Death 1983/41099.
"LEDIARD, Peregrine Theodore Harry; born 14 December 1907."2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Birth MAR 1908; Wandsworth; 1d; 659.
"LEDIARD, Peregrine Theodore H."3Civil Registration Index - New Zealand, Death 1983/41099.
"LEDIARD, Peregrine Theodore Harry; born 14 December 1907."
Edith Bernice Elizabeth COSGRAVE
1Civil Registration, Birth - New Zealand, 1908; folio 4655, .
"Place of Registration - Auckland
When born: 4 November 1908
Where born: Grey Lynn
First Names: Edith Bernice Elizabeth
Sex: Female
Father's name and surname: Sidney James Cosgrave
Father's profession or occupation: Farmer
Father's age: 29
Father's birthplace: Auckland
Mother's name and surname: Edith Rosalia Cosgrave
Mother's maiden name: Schischka
Mother's age: 27
Mother's birthplace: Auckland."
Copy provided by Maurice Cosgrave of Auckland, New Zealand.2Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Death 1985/48096.
"LEDIARD, Edith Bernice Elizabeth; 76 years old."3Newspaper - New Zealand Herald, Deaths, 1 Apr 1985.
"LEDIARD, Edith Bernice Elizabeth. On April 1, 1985, at Whangarei, loved wife of the late Harry, much loved mother of David, Linda and the late Dawn, mother in law of Christine, Gary and Bill, loved nana of Graham, Jenny, Cherie, Caroline, Sandra, Rachel, Judy and Shelly, and great-nana of Timothy, Josie and Joel; aged 76 years. Resting in peace with dad. A service will be held in tha Maunu Crematorium Chapel, Whangarei, tomorrow (Wednesday), at 2 pm. All communications to D. Lediard, Riponui, RD7, Whangarei."