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Title: NewZealand grandfather
Post by: McDonaldlynne on Sunday 14 December 25 01:49 GMT (UK)
David Kemp McDonald Born 1916 dundee scotland, first wife passed. Went to New Zealand new family died about 1997 lived possibly Christchurch area. Reaching out for any info would be honoured to just know a little about him for the family tree [ kids ect] maybe a photo. Thank you in advance any questionf for me just ask.
Title: Re: NewZealand grandfather
Post by: spades on Sunday 14 December 25 03:34 GMT (UK)
Hi McDonaldlynne, and welcome. :)

David Kemp McDonald died in New Zealand on 10/07/1997. NZ BDM provide a date of birth of 31/08/1916.

Regards,

Spades



Title: Re: NewZealand grandfather
Post by: mckha489 on Sunday 14 December 25 04:06 GMT (UK)
Findagrave

http://www.rootschat.com/links/01u4l/

I think this is his wife’s obit. Just this year. Her death reg gives dob of 16 Sept 1941
Funeral directors should have a contact for family.

http://www.rootschat.com/links/01u4m/

If you want to be sure you can purchase a print out of her death reg from NZ BDM. Marginally cheaper, has the most info, and comes via email

https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/


Title: Re: NewZealand grandfather
Post by: McDonaldlynne on Sunday 14 December 25 19:08 GMT (UK)
Hi McDonaldlynne, and welcome. :)

David Kemp McDonald died in New Zealand on 10/07/1997. NZ BDM provide a date of birth of 31/08/1916.

Regards,



Spades

Thank you I have this info and plot already do appriciate the info all the same.
Title: Re: NewZealand grandfather
Post by: McDonaldlynne on Sunday 14 December 25 19:14 GMT (UK)
Findagrave

http://www.rootschat.com/links/01u4l/

I think this is his wife’s obit. Just this year. Her death reg gives dob of 16 Sept 1941
Funeral directors should have a contact for family.

http://www.rootschat.com/links/01u4m/

If you want to be sure you can purchase a print out of her death reg from NZ BDM. Marginally cheaper, has the most info, and comes via email

https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/

Thank you for the info, wow just this year new information, may she rest in peace bless.Beautiful name also. Much appriciated
Title: Re: NewZealand grandfather
Post by: manukarik on Monday 15 December 25 09:49 GMT (UK)
You may already have his birth certificate? If not link to purchase on Scotland's People:
https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/record-results/1268952801693fd82ba8542 (https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/record-results/1268952801693fd82ba8542)

Surname:    MCDONALD
Forename: DAVID KEMP
Mother's Maiden Name: MCINTOSH
Gender: M   
Year: 1916
Ref:    282 / 5 / 206
RD Name:   Lochee

Note: Lochee is a large area located in the west of Dundee




Title: Re: NewZealand grandfather
Post by: manukarik on Monday 15 December 25 10:10 GMT (UK)
This is the only marriage in Lochee for a David Kemp McDonald I can see (too late?). Elizabeth Mary must have been married before?

MCDONALD
DAVID KEMP
DOIG
ELIZABETH MARY
1964
282 / 3 / 52
Lochee
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MCDONALD
DAVID KEMP
BRACKENRIDGE
ELIZABETH MARY
1964
282 / 3 / 52
Lochee

https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/record-results/1689863942693fdd2d410c1 (https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/record-results/1689863942693fdd2d410c1)