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Laois (Queens) / Re: Ann Dyer Queens County Ireland
« on: Tuesday 29 November 11 03:00 GMT (UK)  »
Hi again Rex

I had a look at the burials on line for New Plymouth and found a Maria Dyer aged 79 buried at the Te Henui Cemetery on 3 Feb 1884.  This may be Ann and Susan's mother.  I live in New Plymouth so will see if I can find the burial plot and see if it has any other details.

cheers
Janice :)


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Laois (Queens) / Re: Ann Dyer Queens County Ireland
« on: Tuesday 29 November 11 02:32 GMT (UK)  »
Hi Rex

Thanks for the info.  The Mrs Dunn mentioned is Susan Dyer died 5 Sept 1884 in Hawera, buried in Wanganui. Death Certificate states 49 years of age, resident in colony 26 years, born Maryborough, Ireland, 1 son, 11 years, 2 daughters, 21 and 19.

Like you not sure who Mrs Dyer is but if I uncover anything I'll let you know.

kind regards
Janice :)



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Laois (Queens) / Re: Ann Dyer Queens County Ireland
« on: Monday 28 November 11 03:08 GMT (UK)  »
Hi Rex

Glad I could be of help. I hope that this lead helps you out, sometimes the smallest bit of information helps unravel the mystery.
I would be interested to know what Dunn's are mentioned in your family bible.  Like you I don't know a lot about my Irish heritage.  All I know about John Dunn is that he was born in Ballyfin, Queens County and that he came to NZ with the 65th Regiment. Any lead you could give me would be much appreciated.
If I find out anymore about the Dyer family I certainly let you know.

Regards
Janice


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Laois (Queens) / Re: Ann Dyer Queens County Ireland
« on: Sunday 27 November 11 04:42 GMT (UK)  »
I should have said Jane may have been a cousin of Ann and Susans
Janice

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Laois (Queens) / Re: Ann Dyer Queens County Ireland
« on: Sunday 27 November 11 02:50 GMT (UK)  »
Hi Rex

I think that I may be able to help with the two witnesses on Ann Dyers marriage certificate.  One I think is my great grandfather John Dunn and his first wife Susan Dunn.
Susan was Susannah Dyer - father James Dyer and mother Maria Higgs.  Anne was her sister.  Susan came to NZ aboard the Queen of the Avon in July 1859 no other Dyers aboard She married John Dunn in Sept 1859 in Wanganui.  John Dunn's parents were John Dunn and Susan Higgs - possibly Maria Higgs sister/Cousin.  Like you I don't know any more about the Higgs family.
I did find in Papers Past a report of a marriage of Miss Jane Higgs, 3rd daughter of Mr John Higgs of Maryborough, Queens County, Ireland to Mr John Moran of Christchurch, NZ.  The wedding took place at the residence of Mr John Dunn, Guyton St, Wanganui on 27 May 1877- possibly a sister of Susan and Anns.
Susan was born about 1835 and died in Wanganui in 1884.  John and Susan had 4 children.  John later married my great grandmother Mary Gill.
Hope this helps.
Janice, NZ :)

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