BJNL's Genealogy

BJNL's Genealogy

George Chapman #2 - A Stalwart of the Community

George Chapman (1860-1911) built a successful career in mental health administration and management. He was a respected member of the Nelson community when he died unexpectedly at the age of 50.
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BJNL's Genealogy
BJNL's Genealogy
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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George Chapman #1 - Son of Irish Immigrants
George Chapman (1860-1911) was born into a relatively poor family in Melbourne. After moving to New Zealand he built a successful career in in the field…
 • Jane Chapman
Visiting Tamar and Her Children
Tamar [Waldron] Chapman (abt. 1829 - 1862) and her children William (1856-1860), Thomas (1858-1860) and Sarah (1862-1862) are buried together at…
 • Jane Chapman
William and Tamar - Ireland to Australia
William George Chapman (1833 - 1893) met Tamar Waldron (abt. 1829 - 1862) in Melbourne, Australia in the early 1850's. Both had immigrated to Australia…
 • Jane Chapman
Out with 2025 and in with 2026
Looking back and Looking forward
 • Jane Chapman
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…
 • Jane Chapman
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…
 • Jane Chapman
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.
 • Jane Chapman
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…
 • Jane Chapman
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…
 • Jane Chapman
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…
 • Jane Chapman
Katie Pratt - My Great Grandmother
All about Annie Kate 'Katie' Pratt (1885-1945)
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