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Research in Other Countries => New Zealand => New Zealand Completed Requests => Topic started by: isaacjames on Saturday 25 October 08 22:42 BST (UK)
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Hi my name is janice Cranch. My family emigrated to New Zealand from England
I have 6 sisters. My father (*) had 2 brothers
older then him Basil & Eric Roy Cranch. Sadly my father is the surviving brother he
is now 86years old. My Dad served in the NZ Artillary unit at Monte Cassino during
the 2nd World War and Uncle Eric was on Flying Boats in the Pacific.
My Father played Rugby league for New Zealand in the 1950's as well as being a top
rated softball player. last year he was awarded the Order of New Zealand for his
contribution to Rugby League in NZ. My sisters and I have between us 12 children. Uncle Basil had 1 son (*) and he produced 5 boys & 1 girl.Sadly Uncle Eric nver married.
My Grandmother was a James from Paeoa.
Details of Living persons removed for privacy reasons
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Hi Janice and welcome to Rootschat.
Are you wanting to find your UK ancestors? If so, can we have some dates and places - as much as you know, so that we can make a start on helping you. Rootschat is full of friendly, helpful and knowledgeable people, so give us some clues and we'll get started.
Jen
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Hi Isaac,
If you go to the Homepage and scroll down to emigrants to New Zealand board you will get a lovely surprise.
There are several Cranch descendants researching the Family.
Trish
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Hi Janice,
A big welcome from me too. As Trish said there are others on this board researching the same Cranch family.
Best of luck with your research
Newbe