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James Vincent Patterson New Zealand

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Mark

Mark Report 15 Feb 2012 09:01

Just a little update! Traced my Uncle's death record in New Zealand, but by NZ privacy, cannot access the file until 2059! However, just wrote to the NZ agency to request access to the file, fingers crossed!

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Mark

Mark Report 8 Feb 2012 22:35

Looking for relatives of James Vincent Patterson, born 1934 in Kent, England. James is my uncle. His parents are Walter J Patterson born 1891 Kent, England and Fanny Kate Patterson (nee Rogers) born 1903, Kent, England (my Grandparents). My uncle's siblings are Peggy 1923, Walter (Wally) c1924, passed away at a young age, Patricia 1925, Mary (my mum) 1928, Audrey 1930, Elsie 1932 and Vera (know as Phyllis) 1936.

After serving in Kuala Lumpur, James emigrated to New Zealand in 1958. He was working on building a ski slope in the North Island, I believe. In 1959, the bulldozer he was working on went out of control and killed him instantly, he was just 25. I have a letter sent by my Grandmother to my Mother informing her of James' death, in which she refers to "Auntie" will arrange the funeral and send his belonging back to England. The word Auntie, may well mean that I have relatives in New Zealand and would be grateful for any leads or information.

Thanks for reading.