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| My Great Great Grandfather |
David Smith c1833 -1874-1896
David Smith came to NZ in 1855, married Maria in 1856 and then they
went to Waimate had two children David and Jane. Maria died in 1869, David fathered another son Robert David in
1872 and married Sarah Sole nee Bason in 1873. Sarah died in 1896 and her death certificate said that David had pre-deceased
her. To date, I cannot find any linking information to know when our David Smith died.
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| My Great Great Grandmother |
Maria nee Jones c1827
to 29 Sep 1869
Maria nee Jones came to New Zealand in 1855 and married David
Smith. Family History says Maria walked long distances around Waimate, South Canterbury to help with deliver
the babies and one night she fell and badly injuried she did not recover, leaving a husband and two small children behind.
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David Smith 12 Jun 1858 - 31 Oct 1921
David Smith came to Southland and lived at Round Hill, Western
Southland and worked in the mines.
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Ellen nee O'Brien 24 May 1861 - 03 Mar 1917
Ellen nee O'Brien was born in Stalwell, Australia of Irish parents
and they all came to New Zealand to Orepuki, Western Southland.
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