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Robert Brown Immigrated to New Zealand

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Jerry

Jerry Report 26 Sep 2010 21:30

I am from New Zealand looking for a Robert Brown, i know it may be a long shot, but all the information we have is born Abt 1824 Scotland, Moved to New Zealand not sure of age he came to New Zealand. Married twice in NZ About Birthdate of 1st Child 1850, Birth of last known child 1859. We have no known death date. New to this so sorry if information is limited.

Paula

Paula Report 26 Sep 2010 21:44

Hi Jerry, do you have a middle name for this Robert Brown? You can go online at NZ BDM and look for free. You pay for the certificates if you want to purchase them. Trouble is Robert Brown was a very common name. Do you know the names of any of his wives as that would help?

Regards,
Paula.

Terry

Terry Report 26 Sep 2010 21:56

these dates do not tally with yours but I have this
Robert Brown;birth abt 1829
born:Musselburg,East Lothian.
death:1852
spouse:Rangiawhina
marriage:about 1842 at Waiuku,Auckland.
daughter:Hauaurau Brown born abt 1843.
If there is a connection it can only be Musselburg.

Jerry

Jerry Report 27 Sep 2010 00:09

Thanks Paula i have looked in NZ BDM for his children but to no avail, yes have the names of both ladies he had children to. Thanks for your help