Hello,
I noticed the name John Craigon Wannan and wondered if this would interest you.
John Craigon Wannan born 28th February, 1906 at Clydebank, Old Kilpatrick, Dunbartonshire, Scotland. Son of William Wannan, a Brass Finisher, and his wife, Margaret Simmie Craigon. William & Margaret, who married 16th June, 1899, had 6 children. Margaret Simmie Wannan 1900-1901; James McDonald Wannan 1902-1906; John Craigon Wannan 1906-1977; Mary Sharp Wannan 1908-1989; William Wannan 1912-1912, & Isabella Wannan 1913-1993. Margaret died 24th September, 1913 at Clydebank just a few days after Isabella's birth.
William then married Mary Finlayson, a Lady's Nurse, on 28th August, 1914.
In 1920, William, Mary & his 3 surviving children, John aged 14, Mary 12 and Isabel 6, emigrated to New Zealand. They sailed from Southampton, England aboard SS 'Pakeha' on 9th December, 1920, arriving in Lyttelton, New Zealand on 17th January, 1921.
William's parents were James McDonald Wannan, Engine Fitter/Mechanic, 1841-1912 & Mary Wannan ms Sharp 1840-1925. The 1925 Inventory of his mother's Personal Estate lists William's address as 23 Cambria Road, Devonport, Auckland. I believe he died in 1950 and his wife Mary Finlayson in 1955.
I have more information about William parents, grandparents & g.grandparents if you are interested. (Distant relatives)
Regards, Dod.
