1Information provided by Noleen McCathie of New Zealand, Letter to Jim Cosgrave, 10 Jul 1994.
2Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Death 1942 / 20980.
"TAYLOR, Thomas Andrew James; 65 years old."3New Zealand Probate Files (Archives New Zealand), Archway Item ID: R9398089.
States that he died at Tauranga on or about 3 June 1942.
1Civil Registration, Birth - New Zealand, 1879; folio 40, .
"Births in the District of Waiwera
When born: 13 December 1878
Where born: Wade
First Names: Margaret
Sex: F
Father's name and surname: Alfred Cosgrave
Father's profession or occupation: Farmer
Father's age: 23
Father's birthplace: Holywood, Ireland
Where and when parents married: 1 Jan 1876, Wade
Mother's name and surname: Euphemia Spence Cosgrave
Mother's maiden name: Lamb
Mother;s age: 19
Mother's birthplace: Riverhead, New Zealand
Informant: Alfred E. Cosgrave, father, Wade."
Copy provided by Maurice Cosgrave of Auckland, New Zealand.2Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Death 1961 / 20899.
"TAYLOR, Margaret; 73 years old."
1Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Birth 1903 / 6581.
"TAYLOR, Olga Alexandra; mother is Margaret; father is Thomas Andrew James."2Civil Registration Index - New Zealand, Death 1921 / 9597.
"TAYLOR, Olga Alexandra Muriel; 17 years old."
1Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Birth 1908 / 18190.
"TAYLOR, Ivan Keith; mother is Margaret; father is Thomas Andrew James."2Civil Registration Index - New Zealand, Death 1913 / 2687.
"TAYLOR, Ivan Keith; 4 years old."
1Civil Registration, Birth - New Zealand, 1883; folio 3441, .
"When born: 23 November 1883
Where born: Alexandra Street, Auckland
First Names: John Lamb
Sex: M
Father's name and surname: Alfred Edmond Cosgrave
Father's profession or occupation: Biscuit maker
Father's age: 28
Father's birthplace: Hollywood, Ireland
Where and when parents married: 1 January 1875, Waiwera, New Zealand
Mother's name and surname: Euphemia Spence Cosgrave
Mother's maiden name: Lamb
Mother's age: 23
Mother's birthplace: Riverhead, New Zealand
Informant: Alfred E. Cosgrave, father, Riverhead."
Copy provided by Maurice Cosgrave of Auckland, New Zealand.2Information provided by Noleen McCathie of New Zealand, Letter to Jim Cosgrave, 10 Jul 1994.
1Information provided by Noleen McCathie of New Zealand, Letter to Jim Cosgrave, 10 Jul 1894.
2Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Birth 1883 / 1954.
"TURNWALD, Catherine; mother is Anna; father is Lorenz."
1Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Birth 1907 / 6064.
"COSGRAVE, John Laurence; mother is Catherine; father is John Lamb."2Civil Registration Index - New Zealand, Death 1928 / 7168.
"COSGROVE, John Lawrence; 20 years."3Newspaper - New Zealand Herald, Volume LXV; Issue 20136; Page 15, 22 Dec 1928.
"DEATH OF A PRISONER.
ACCIDENT AT WAIKERIA.
PNEUMONIA SUPERVENES
[BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.] HAMILTON. Friday.
An inmate of the Waikeria Borstal Institute, John Lawrence Cosgrove, aged 21, died in the Waikato Hospital last evening. An inquest was held before Mr. W. F. Mason, J.P. and a jury of four to-day. Medical evidence was given that deceased was admitted to the Waikato Hospital on Wednesday. Ho had a history of having had his foot pierced by a pitchfork five days before. He became feverish and his symptoms indicated that he was suffering from tetanus On admission to the hospital no trace of tetanus could be found. The wound was healthy and practically healed. His chest showed definite signs of bronchial pneumonia on the right side and he was treated for pneumonia. His condition became worse yesterday morning, but it was not alarming. In the afternoon the patient complained of soreness in the throat and his condition was much worse. An examination showed that there was diphtheria infection, which did not look like the primary cause of his condition. He collapsed and died from heart failure. Alexander St. Patrick Jordan, chief warder at the Waikeria Borstal Institute, said that deceased's conduct while in the institute had been excellent. His health had been very good. While forking ensilage on the Waikeria farm he drove the point of a pitchfork through his left foot. Cosgrove said his foot did not feel sore and he asked to be allowed to continue his work. The accident was reported to witness, who bathed the foot with disinfectants. Cosgrove was not allowed to work and after being medically examined he was treated for influenza. His temperature rose and he was sent to the Waikato Hospital for observation. The jury returned a verdict that deceased died of heart failure following an accident on which tetanus symptoms, pneumonia and diphtheria supervened. The jury expressed the view that every care was taken for tho welfare of deceased by the prison authorities."
1Information provided by Nathalie Blair of Wellington, New Zealand, 04-Jan-1999; Letter to Maurice Cosgrave.
2Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Death 1989 / 28338.
"COSGRAVE, Annie Monica; born 9/4/1910; 78 years old."3Civil Registration Index - New Zealand, Birth 1910 / 7160.
"COSGRAVE, Annie; mother is Catherine; father is John Lamb."4Newspaper - New Zealand Herald, Death Notice, 23 Feb 1989.
Cosgrave, Annie Monica. On February 19, 1989, loved sister-in-law or Doreen and special Aunt of Beverley, Garry, Diane, Ian, Kevin, Hilda and families. A very special Aunt Anne to Sharon, Craig, Alene, Nicole, Megan, Natalie and Karyn. Remembered by us all."
"Cosgrave, Annie Monica. On February 19, 1989 (peacefully) at Glamis Hospital, loved daughter of the late John and Catherine, loved sister of the late John and Joseph. A family service was held yesterday (Wednesday). Davis Funeral Services, FDANZ.5Civil Registration Index - New Zealand, Death 1989 / 28338.
"COSGRAVE, Annie Monica; born 9/4/1910; 78 years old."
1Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Death 1994 / 31335.
"MORRESEY, Batholomew John; born 12 October 1910."2Civil Registration Index - New Zealand, Birth 1927 / 3707.
"MORRESEY, Bartholomew John; mother is Julia; father is Michael."3Civil Registration Index - New Zealand, Death 1994 / 31335.
"MORRESEY, Batholomew John; born 12 October 1910."4New Zealand Probate Files (Archives New Zealand), Archway Item ID: R9125049.
States that he died at Whanagrei on or about 6 January 1994.5Civil Registration Index - New Zealand, Marriage 1941 / 8845.
"COSGRAVE, Ida; and MORRESEY, Bartholomew John."
1Information provided by Noleen McCathie of New Zealand, Letter to Jim Cosgrave, 10 Jul 1994.
2Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Birth 1908 / 19383.
"COSGRAVE, Ida; mother is Martha; father is Alfred Edmond."3Civil Registration Index - New Zealand, Death 1975 / 44355.
"MORRESEY, Ida; born 3 December 1909."4Civil Registration Index - New Zealand, Marriage 1941 / 8845.
"COSGRAVE, Ida; and MORRESEY, Bartholomew John."
1Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Marriage 1865 / 8423.
"WHITE, George Watts; and MCDONALD, Ann."
1Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Marriage 1865 / 8423.
"WHITE, George Watts; and MCDONALD, Ann."
1Census 1851 - England, HO107; piece 2363; folio 532; page 31.
George Alwood is listed as son; unmarried; 8 years old; scholar; born at Kent, Ramsgate.2Census 1881 - England, FHL Film 1341780; RG11; piece 3273; folio 88; page 33.
George Lowe Alward is listed as married; 38 years old; Smack Owner; born at Ramsgate, Kent.3FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Birth SEP 1842. Isle of Thanet; 5; 438.
"ALWARD, George Low."4Information provided by Helen Williams (Genes Reunited), Email to Jim Cosgrave, 15 May 2008.
Identified that he died in 1933 in Grimsby.5FreeBMD Index, Death SEP 1933; Grimsby; 7a; 592.
"ALWARD, George L.; 90 years old."6FreeBMD Index, Marriages MAR 1865; Hull; 9d; 317; .
"ALWARD, George Law; COOK, Susannah Jane."7Information provided by Helen Williams, Email to Jim Cosgrave, 15 May 2008.
Identified that they married on 02 January 1865 at Kings Lynn.
1Census 1881 - England, FHL Film 1341780; RG11; piece 3273; folio 88; page 33.
Susanna Alwood is listed as married; 38 years old; wife; born at Lynn, Norfolk.2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Births DEC 1842; Kings Lynn; 13; 185; .
"COOK, Susannah Jane."3Information provided by Helen Williams (Genes Reunited), Email to Jim Cosgrave, 15 May 2008.
Identified that she was born on 10 December 1842 at Kings Lynn.4Information provided by Helen Williams, Email to Jim Cosgrave, 15 May 2008.
Identified that she died in 1932 in Grimsby.5FreeBMD Index, Death SEP 1932; Grimsby; 7a; 584.
"ALWARD, Susannah J.; 64 years old. I checked the index image and the age is actually 89 years old."6FreeBMD Index, Marriages MAR 1865; Hull; 9d; 317; .
"ALWARD, George Law; COOK, Susannah Jane."7Information provided by Helen Williams, Email to Jim Cosgrave, 15 May 2008.
Identified that they married on 02 January 1865 at Kings Lynn.
1Census 1871 - England, RG10; piece 3415; folio 25; page 1.
Geo Henry Alward is listed as son; 5 years old; scholar; born at Grimsby, Lincolnshire.2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Births DEC 1865; Caistor; 7a; 538; .
"ALWARD, George Henry."3FreeBMD Index, Deaths SEP 1874; Caistor; 7a; 386; .
"ALWARD, George Henry; 9 years old."
1Information provided by Keith Sellar, Letter to Jim Cosgrave, 3 Jan 1995.
2Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Death 1939 / 14677.
"WILLIAMSON, John Reuben; 76 years."3Newspaper - Evening Post, Volume CXXVII; Issue 105; Page 7, 6 May 1939.
"MR. J. R. WILLIAMSON
The death occurred at Wellington yesterday of Mr. John Reuben Williamson, formerly a well-known hotel proprietor at Greymouth, Brunner, Nelson, Kaikoura, and Wairoa. The late Mr. Williamson, who was in his seventy-sixth year, was born at Wallsend, New South Wales, and came to New Zealand as a young man. He was in business at Wairoa for 16 years until his retirement three years ago, since when he had been living at Oriental Bay.
Mr. Williamson leaves a.widow, four sons, and four daughters. The sons are: Messrs. G. Williamson, Wairoa; John Williamson, Wellington; A. V. Williamson, Nelson; and H. L. Williamson, Wairoa. The daughters are:- Mesdames W. P. Baker, F. Hamilton Jones, and J, B. Heywood, all of Wairoa; and Mrs. K. O'Donoghue, Hamilton.".4Civil Registration Index - New Zealand, Marriage 1897 / 1025.
"HILL, Queenie Jane; and WILLIAMSON, John Reuben."
1Information provided by Keith Sellar, Letter to Jim Cosgrave, 3 Jan 1995.
2Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Marriage 1897 / 1025.
"HILL, Queenie Jane; and WILLIAMSON, John Reuben."
1Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Births 1898 / 16312.
"WILLIAMSON, George Edward; mother is Queenie Janet; father is John Robin."2Civil Registration Index - New Zealand, Death 1960 / 25347.
"WILLIAMSON, George Edward; 62 years."
1Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Births 1901 / 18050.
"WILLIAMSON, John Reuben; mother is Jane; father is John Reuben."2Civil Registration Index - New Zealand, Death 1980 / 34386.
"WILLIAMSON, John Reuben; born 9 October 1901."3Civil Registration Index - New Zealand, Death 1980 / 34386.
"WILLIAMSON, John Reuben; born 9 October 1901."
1Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Births 1907 / 23014.
"WILLIAMSON, Vernon Alexander; mother is Jane; father is John Reuben."2Civil Registration Index - New Zealand, Death 1996 / 29937.
"WILLIAMSON, Vernon Alexander; born 21 September 1907."3Civil Registration Index - New Zealand, Death 1996 / 29937.
"WILLIAMSON, Vernon Alexander; born 21 September 1907."
1Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Births 1910 / 26116.
"WILLIAMSON, Herbert Leonard; mother is Jane; father is John Reuben."2Civil Registration Index - New Zealand, Death 1981 / 41877.
"WILLIAMSON, Herbert Leonard; born 30 May 1906."3Civil Registration Index - New Zealand, Death 1981 / 41877.
"WILLIAMSON, Herbert Leonard; born 30 May 1906."
1Information provided by Keith Sellar, Letter to Jim Cosgrave, 3 Jan 1995.
2Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Death 2020 / 21201.
"SELLAR, Keith Robert; born 6 October 1929."3Civil Registration Index - New Zealand, Birth 1929 / 25653.
"SELLAR, Keith Robert; mother is Norah; father is William Robert."4Civil Registration Index - New Zealand, Death 2020 / 21201.
"SELLAR, Keith Robert; born 6 October 1929."5www.tributes.co.nz, Website - Tributes (New Zealand).
Peacefully at Yvette Williams Retirement Village on Sunday August 9, 2020; aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of Brigid^, much loved father and father-in-law of Bede^, Robert and Veronica^ (London), Philip, and Helen and Martin Wink. Loved son of Noni^ and William (Bill)^ Sellar and loved brother of Fr Stuart Sellar (Auckland), ( ^ Denotes deceased) R.I.P.
"SELLAR, Keith Robert
Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Joseph’s Cathedral, Rattray Street, Dunedin at 11.00am on Thursday August 13, then to the Green Park Cemetery. Rosary in the Cathedral on Wednesday evening at 7.00pm. Special thanks to the staff of Yvette Williams for their care and support. Attendees will be limited to 100 at the Rosary, Mass and Burial, a Gathering to remember Keith will be advised at a later date.
Messages to 31 Tower Avenue, Waverley, Dunedin 9013 or on Keith’s page above."
1Information provided by Keith Sellar, Letter to Jim Cosgrave, 3 Jan 1995.
2Information provided by Keith Sellar, Letter to Jim Cosgrave, 3 Jan 1995.
3Cemetery Index - New Zealand, City of Dunedin (https://www.dunedin.govt.nz/facilities/cemeteries/cemeteries_search).
"Surname - SELLAR
Forename - Brigid
Age - 70 Years
Gender - Female
Date of Death - 16 Aug 2008
Last Address - 34 City Road, Roslyn, Dunedin
Next of Kin - Keith Sellar(Husband), 34 City Road, Roslyn, Dunedin
Funeral Director - Hope & Sons Ltd, P O Box 5013, Andersons Bay, DUNEDIN
Cemetery - GREEN PARK CEMETERY
Location - Block 1920. Plot 22
Date of Burial - 21 Aug 2008
Type - Burial
Occupation - Retired
Place of Birth
Date of Birth - 1 Jan 1938
Notes - Place of Birth: Hastings, Hawkes Bay, NZ."
1Information provided by Keith Sellar, Letter to Jim Cosgrave, 3 Jan 1995.
2Information provided by Keith Sellar, Letter to Jim Cosgrave, 3 Jan 1995.
3Information provided by Keith Sellar, Letter to Jim Cosgrave, 3 Jan 1995.
4Information provided by Keith Sellar, Letter to Jim Cosgrave, 3 Jan 1995.
1Parish Registers - New Zealand, Auckland, Panmure Catholic.
"I certify that Catherine born on the 4th December 1856 of Margaret Downey wife of Peter Brady was baptized by me in the Roman Catholic Church at Panmure in New Zealand on the 1st January 1857 in the presence of Sponsors
Godfather - Peter Karr
Godmother - Johana Karr
H.J. Fynes C.P."
1FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Deaths MAR 1853; Burnley; 8e; 127 or Burnley; 8e; 154.
"GIBBONS, Ann."2Civil Registration, Birth - England, .
"No. 459
Date of death - Third February 1853
PLace of death - Fountain Street, Burnley
Name - Ann Gibbons
Age - 80 years
Sex - female
Occupation - Widow of Michael Gibbons; Labourer
Cause of death - Diarihea; certified
Informant - X The mark of Barratt Garry; present at death; Fountain Street, Burnley."3Parish Registers - England, Lancashire, Burnley. St Mary of the Assumption (Roman Catholic), Page 68; No. 540.
"Burials in the Parochial Chapelry of Burnley in the County of Lancaster in the year 1853
Name - Ann Gibbons (Romanist)
Abode - Fountain Street
When buried - February 6th
Age - 80
Buried by - R.M. Master."