BJNL's Genealogy

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BJNL's Genealogy
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This publication draws on my family history research to share narratives relating to people and events associated with either my, or my husband's, family history. It links to relevant information in my Family History Archives on the weare.xyz platform.
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Sling Camp - An Undated Postcard - Sender Unknown
The Treasure Box Series: A postcard sent from England during World War I from an unknown sender (most likely a New Zealand Serviceman on active…
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Bill and Winnie's Wartime Correspondence
The Treasure Box Series: Cards sent during World War I from William Harold Coop (1894 - 1966), known as Bill, to his wife Winifred Alice [Darcy] Coop…
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Nancy Hindle Gets the Vote
About a change to the Law and about Nancy [Barnes] Hindle and her small, but significant, contribution to the enfranchisement of women in New Zealand.
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Ray-Rea Connection - Hypothesis, Speculation and Conjecture
Tracking down my Ray-Rea family history beyond my great grandmother, Sarah Dellow Ray (born about 1848 in Tennessee, died after 1900). What I know, or…
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About Frank Dornan and his Contribution to our Treasure Box
The Treasure Box Series: Cards sent from Francis Patrick Dornan (1897 - 1984) to Winnie [Darcy] Coop, Emma [Veale] [Darcy] Mumford, and Arthur…
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Patrick Darcy - Native of Tipperary
Gold miner. Born in Tipperary, Ireland in 1827. Travelled to Australia and then New Zealand. Died in the Grey District, West Coast, New Zealand in 1895.
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From the War - Correspondence from Jack to Winnie
The Treasure Box Series: During World War I, Winifred Alice [Darcy] Coop (1895-1990), who was known to friends and family as 'Winnie', received several…
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Visualising Family Trees at DNA Painter
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Immigrant Ancestors
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