Kia Di, I am married to a 5th generation descendant of John Tucker Edmonds (b.1835-d.1918). We are beginners and are keen to keep in touch. My husband went to the Faulkner reunion held in Tauranga a few years ago and thoroughly enjoyed it. Regards...Aroha & Hemi.

i am not sure where i fit in but here goes ... my father is bert Edmonds (45) whose late father was Peter Edmonds - twin, whose father was Thomas Edmonds ... Tamati Tarahawaiki Paraone Edmonds.
That is as far as I myself can go back as I am only 25, but am very interested in finding out the family tree!!!

Kia Aroha and Hemi. Will be lovely if you do keep in touch. I can't find you on the family tree because I don't have enough information. If you could tell me who your husbands parents, grandparents were, I can help you find a direct line if that's what you would like. It will also help me fill in any gaps.
Reunions are definitely wonderful!! May there be many more.
Best wishes,
Dianne Ellis

Hi Leef, What a huge family you come from. The first child born to John and Mary Ann Edmonds after they arrived in NZ was named John Tucker Edmonds after the Rev. John Tucker in England who reccommended John Edmonds to the C.M.S.
John Tucker Edmonds (1835-1918) had 2 marriages and the 2nd one was to Raiha PEKAMA. They had 16 children, the 15th being Tamati Tarahawaiki EDMONDS (1899-1989. He married Ella Puru BRZINICH (1896-1983) and they had 23 children including 2 sets of twins, the 1st set being Pomera and Pita. Pita was born in 1936 and married Ihapera (Bella) KAPA and of their 6 children, your father, Bert, was the 3rd eldest.
I would love to know your fathers siblings and your own as that is as far as my information goes.
Best wishes,
Dianne Ellis

Hi,
It is very intersesting to read this whakapapa as
my daughter Jessica Isobella-May Edmonds-Saunders is Leef's first cousin ...kiaora Leef :-)... and her dad is Jack Edwin Edmonds. Jack is the second eldest of Bella and Peter Edmonds' children. The oldest is named Thomas, then after Jack is Edith (Gal), then Bert, then Liza, and Daniel is the youngest.(I think I have got this order correct- forgive me if I have not.) All siblings live in or around Kaikohe still, or did when I last was in touch.
Kind regards Helen Saunders

Hi Helen60,
Thank you for your note. It has enabled me to fill in a few more gaps.Anything else you may know about Jack and his siblings would be a help as I seem to have lost contact with Leef.
Anything else I can help you with, please feel free to contact me.
All the best,
Di Ellis

Hi Di,
It is not really my story to tell though I can give you Jack's DOB which is 21 November 1960. Jack has many talents and his sister Gal last I heard was running the Kohanga Reo set up by Bella (Ihapera) and Peter in the 1990s. I believe Bella is still also very much involved with the Kohanga which is on their land adjacent to the family home. Bella is a practising Seventh Day Adventist and Thomas (Jack's oldest brother ) is (was?)very involved with the Church. He may even be a Pastor or similar. All my info is relatively current but I have not been in touch for a few months now. A lovely family all with strong heads and good hearts, and Bella is the glue that holds them all together. She is really lovely. Hope this helps.
Helen

Dear Helen,
Thanks for your info.It certainly helps to be able to put meat on bones. And what a lovely way to describe the family, 'strong heads, good hearts and Bella the glue that holds them together.' I am so lucky to be a part of a family such as this even if we share only the same G-G-Grand Father.
Many thanks,
Di Ellis

Kia ora Di,

As Aroha and Hemi stated in their comment I too am a 5th Generation of John Tucker, Hemi is my older Brother.

I'm kinda new at this, but this is a good start.

My Grandfather's name is Ben Taui Edmonds, who had two Brothers. Jimmy (James who died in alamein) and my late uncle Eddie.

This is all rather interesting and would love to stay intouch,

Kind regards,

Kimy

kia ora ppl. I am new to this. I am 21yrs old and i live in australia now. My grandmother married an Edmonds. Akiri Alister Edmonds or knowen as (Doug) Anyone know of him out there?? Grandmother's name is Maureen.

I will keep checking to see if anyone has commented.
Thank you

Dee

Hi tinykiwi,
Good to hear from you. I can't find you grandparents names in my book but I did know a Doug Edmonds, a tall gentleman with grey hair, very distinguished looking. I know I should have his name to hand but can't find it. Do you know who his parents were? It could make things easier and then I'd be able to help you some more.
Look forward to hearing from you. If it is the same Doug, I think I have a photo of him somewhere.
Cheers,
Di Ellis.

It may be well worth it for you all to have a look at this website link - Patriarch Page - EDMONDS DNA Project.

Kiaora to all Edmonds whanau who are descendants from John Tucker EDMONDS, my name is Stephanie Reremoana Edmonds and i am a 5th generation mokopuna,my grandad and nanny are the late Graham Papaka [Nanakia] EDMONDS and Erana Kawa AHURIRI-POTAE, my dad is George [Hori] EDMONDS and my beautiul mum is the late Victoria Rebecca EDMONDS [NGARIMU]. It is a privilege to be able to use todays technology to come into contact with whanau that i have either not seen in years or have still yet to meet,

KIAORA KOUTOU

Kia ora im not sure if you can me i am a grand daughter of Pita Leonard Edmonds my father was the youngest son from what i can see from the family tree book i would like more information on my grandmother as according to the book it differs from the information i have been given my farther never spoke of this side of the family as he was adopted out to the hook side the time has come that i really need to peice together my family if you or anyone can help all information would be greatly appreciated thank you

can you possibly let me know if all the children listed as maureen yorke and pita edmonds were there own as there is 16 listed and we have been told that the youngest son robert was acually one of dolly yorke,s sons. Thank you

Kia Ora ppl, I live in Australia and is an Edmonds. My late grandfather's name is Ipiri Edmonds (Ypres Edmonds). He was married to my grandmother Marie-hau Edmonds (nee Witehira)from Otaua/Taheke. Together they had my late father whos name is Akiri Alistar Edmonds. My grandfather died in the 70's when I was nine. He and my father are both buried on top of each other at Ngawha Cemetrey. My grandmother is buried at Otaua. I know there is a whakapapa of the Edmonds Family which I was unable to attend. My family had the Whakapapa & when I read it breifly, I was the 16th decendant of Robert The Bruce. I do not have the book anymore as it has gone missing from my family. I am also related to the Beckhams, but without my father or grandparents, I was too young to remember family. Whoever has the Edmonds Whakapapa, please look up under the 16th decendant of Robert The Bruce, you will find my family. Im Catherine, tiny kiwis mum who made a comment.

Kia Catherine,
Have looked up your family and found you as Catherine Caroline Edmonds. Is it possible for you to give me any more info on your siblings because all I have is your names but no partners or children? It would be nice to continue filling in gaps and attempting to keep the book up to date.
My name is Dianne Ellis and I come down from Arthur Edmonds Line, 2nd marriage.
Cheers,
Di.

Hi Di,
Glad to hear from back from you. Here are the names of my parents, myself & siblings for you to update.
Achillies Alister Edmonds:-(deceased) married Maureen Tarawhiti. Together they had...
Bellona Belle Edmonds:- married now divorced Graham Ellis. Two girls Alysse & Natasha. Alysse now has baby boy Khan with partner Andrew Scotland.
Catherine Caroline Barton:-(nee) Edmonds married & divorced. Had two children - Donnine Rouget Edmonds & Liam Arthur Tony James. Now remarried to Phillip Barton & had son Daniel Mark Barton.
Ypres Harvess Edmonds:- Had eldest daughter Jenna. Then married "Sue" had Leavie, Kayla, Joesph. New partner had Paige, Logan, Arkiri.
Robert Bruce Edmonds:- No children.
Emrys Edward Edmonds:- No children.
I hope this will help you.
Thanks,
Catherine.

Hi again Di,
I forgot to add the most important person, he is between Robert & Emrys. My beautiful brother Daniel Donald Edmonds - (Deceased) died 1973 aged 7 months.
Thanks again,
Catherine.

Hi Catherine,
Thank you so much for the information. It has certainly filled in some gaps and helped me make some corrections to some names.
Did you read the message above from tiny kiwi? Seems like the same family.
Anything I can do to help you, don't hesitate to ask.
Cheers,
Di.

Hi Di,
Im glad I could help you. It is also benefical to myself and my family. I would like to thankyou so much for what you are doing and I would be interested in a copy in the near future. Yes I did read tiny kiwi's message. I know her very well, shes my daughter. Will keep in touch.
Catherine.

Tena Koutou,Tena Koutou, Tena koutou E Di. It is wonderful to see that someone has taken up the paddle to our great Waka to steer our Whanau to our Tree of knowledge.
and to all the Edmonds Whanau and families I greet you once I greet you twice and I great you three times My name is Harding Edmonds "Was Haringi Irimana"
I am from Kaikohe a Town in which the Edmonds Reunion took place in 1985 - 1986 Christmas - New years. It was through my step fathers family Herbert Hugh Edmonds originally from Ngawha under John Tucker Edmonds,
decided after our own successful reunion of some 300 descendants decided to embark on a larger scale a reunion that would bring about what you have today. I was then the Secretary to the original committee. Myself and a cousin Daniel lord rest his soul, embarked on a months travelling throughout New Zealand obtaining and accumulating photographs and Whakapapa from all the Edmonds families we visited and went about spreading the the news of a forthcoming reunion.
Meetings were held in Wellington, West Auckland. South Auckland, Whangarei, and Kaikohe. This came about in voting in the Executve Committee at a combined meeting of all committees at Kokiri Au Maungarei. Mount Wellington Auckland. The stories, the tears were so much to enjoy it was a starting of a wonderful experience for so many and perhaps a for a few it was a journey of tears.
1983 we commenced the ball rolling with fund raising in all areas, and having meeting at different areas. It was a challange that all members had put their very heart and souls forth to make this reunion come together. At this point I would like to acknowlege all those families in this panui to thank them for the generosity,the help and the love they all gave unwillingly to make this Reunion happen. To all those whanau still seeking information regarding their Edmonds connection go to the Genelogical Society of New Zealand site and search in their archives as it was originally Verna Mossong who was actually researching and studying John Edmonds. I have a copy of the Reunion book which I will endeavour to place in this area or make it available by other means. I also have some photographs which will also be available. Watch this space for future reference. and I close by saying the Edmonds Reunion also have a song dedicated to the reunion to which I will add to this. To all out there God bless, love one another, my heart goes with you.
Harding Edmonds ( President Edmonds Reunion )
E-mail hardman001@optusnet.com.au

Kia Ora everyone....I am doing a bit of research and am interested in finding more about the Edmonds family...I have been reading about John Tucker Edmonds........is there a connection to Thomas John Edmonds (Edmonds Baking Powder)...my mum in law now deceased was the beautiful Pani Paenoa Edmonds formerly(Hicks Bay )but lived in Gisborne till her death. It is her family line I wish to know more of...if any one can help me that would be cool. I believed she was connected to Thomas John Edmonds.

Kia ora koutou katoa, nga mihi ki a koutou. I am Niki Whetu Edmonds 7th Generation Edmonds from the line of John, Arthur (2nd Generation), Henry (3rd) Ahi (4th) Iri (5th, Pg71 Edmonds Bk), Billy (6th) myself (7th). Thank you for putting this online. 1st question: Do you know Which wife was Henry's mother (Erana or Ani). Secondly I would be interested in any updates or forums that there is to the book. I look forward to any subrscriptions as well or future reunions.

Hi Katera,
Sorry it's taken me so long to answer. It's been a busy time. If I have the right person, then sorry there is no connection with Thomas John Edmonds. I have a Pani Kui EDMONDS being the eldest daughter of Graham Papaka (Manakia) EDMONDS who was the youngest child of John Tucker EDMONDS and Raiha PEKAMA. Pani was married twice; first to Walter ROWLAND and second to Peter WANOA.
If this is the right Pani, I would love some help with Pani's children as I have nothing.
Cheers,
Di Ellis.

Hi Niki,
Would love to know more of your 6th and 7th generation names as I have huge gaps, but to answer your 1st question, Henry's mother was Erana. Arthur and Erana apparently adopted the eldest 2, Mesheck and Ann then Erana had 7 children to Arthur, the 3rd of these being Henry James EDMONDS.
Update of the book is a long journey but I'm getting there slowly. Thank goodness for Verna Mossong who started all this as a project for the NZSoG where she had to choose an early and not very well known settler to NZ and she chose John Edmonds.
Keep in touch,
Regards,
Di Ellis.

Tena koutou te whanau whanui
My name is Raewyn Thompson (nee Edmonds). Like the other whanau I too descend from John Tucker's line. My grandfather was Graham Papaka Edmonds & his first wife was Kawa Ahuriri-Potae & his 2nd wife was Erana or Ada or best known as Maw. My father was Milton Whatarangi Edmonds aka Toetoe. I see cousin Stephanie's father is Hori, my dad is his older brother. My mum was Te Whakapono Karaitiana, she passed away in April of this year. We attended the reunion of 1985-86. My eldest daughter was born in November 1985 which made her one of the youngest there. In April of 1986 was when my father passed away. I have read the comment made by Harding, his every word is true. Both he & the late Daniel (belated condolences to the whanau) visited Masterton on a few occassions.
I can recall the mass pohiri, the gathering of such a large whanau under one umbrella at Kaikohe. We have plenty of photos to verify this awesome occassion. The visit to the Edmonds ruins, the stone storehouse in Kerikeri,I bought a taonga from the storehouse for my then baby which she still has today. We visited Kemp house which was next to the storehouse. We had lunch beside the river, had the Edmonds ball, games & activities etc. It was a huge undertaking by the committee, a job well done & received. So whanau give us a holla, would love to hear from you.

Kiaora cuz
My name is Charlotte Edmonds. I am also a descendant from John Tucker's line. I have the same grandparents as you. My dad was Sonny Graham Edmonds and my mum was Ellen Waara. Dad was the oldest brother. Both mum and dad have passed on. I have three brothers, George,Monte and Mac. I never got to go to the reunion in Kaikohe or the one in Hicks Bay. I must see if I can get a copy of the reunion books. Love to hear from you

Kiaora Charlotte,
It's so good to get information that fills in gaps. One question you could help me with; I have your mother's maiden name as Hira. Is this a mistake or is this her middle name as I see you have her maiden name as Waara?
Look forward to hearing from you,
Di

I visited a grave of B Edmonds killed in acton in YPRES 31/12/1917 NZ Maori Battalion

I'm another Peter Edmonds, all my direct family know me as Buzz and my other half as Mack who sadly journeyed accross to our tupuna 15 years ago. We went to Northland College with Hardie and phillip and other Edmonds. This technology is amazing what a crazy way to korero with whanau. At the reunion of 85 there were a total of 35 Peter Edmonds there. Between Hardie and I (4th generation)we can probably fill in a lot of anecdotal whakapapa. There are many wonderful stories and tales about our family and I am so pleased to see you younger ones asking questions. I was raised by Pop and Mum, Tamati Tarahawaiki and Puru with Pete and Bella like brother and sister.I recently spent time in England and walked on the Priests Way and visited Swannage and Devon. I gained a great sense of completing who I am

Kia ora whanau, cn any1 plz tell me where i can get a copy of the faulkners reunion book? My mum Katherine Rangimaria Edmonds and sister Kimberly Clendon attended. I missed the reunion but was told it was awesome. Kind regards Leanne Clendon

Kia Orana Koutou, My name is Tania Akanoa nee Edmonds and my parents are Ahi and Cissy Edmonds from Kaikohe. I was there at the family reunion in Kaikohe. I think we are from the 13th generation if I can remember. I'm sorry but I don't retain the original book we had on the day of the reunion. I lost it when I came to live in Rarotonga.

Sorry to add to the list, I have two other sisters, Esther (born 16 June 1970) who resides in Kaikohe with her two children Zion (born 27 May 2000) and Xodus (born 11 July 2001), Gloria (born 20 Feb 1973) who lives in Whangarei with her boyfriend Nick and his daughter, Ocean, their daughter Aaliyah Nikita Edmonds (born 19 April 2002, died 26 June 2008 aged 6. Our brother Dallas (born 28 May 1978) lives in Brisbane with his partner Robyn Strongman and their baby, Mikaera. My father Ahi Edmonds (born 25 Sept 1950) still resides in Kaikohe and recently laid to rest our mother Cissy Edmonds (nee Te Awa) (born 4 Feb 1949, died 28 Aug 2008. My father's mother's name Te Whaea Tansey and that is all I know on my father's side.

Hi there everyone! (especially di!, I did not realise how long it has been since coming on here!) My dad Bert has made the move to Australia with the majority of my siblings following soon after. I am very interested in hearing from family members, and would like to contact my dad's first cousin Shona if possible.

Leef, daughter of Bert & Angela Edmonds, granddaughter to Peter & Bella Edmonds.

kiwi_beaut@yahoo.com

Hi DI

Do you remember the reason I started researching the EDMONDS family? I met a guy called Hira Joseph Edmonds ... well, in about a weeks time he and his family are coming to Great Barrier Island to stay with us for his 21st birthday!!! How awesome is that!

Anyway, he knows very little about our family and I would love to give it to him as a birthday present - even if it is just his portion if possible.

How is the research going? Is there anything more I can give you? just let me know, and I will keep in touch. Leef

Hi Leef,
Good to hear from you. You never did get back to me with update of your family eg. your Dads siblings and your own.
Yes you did mention Hira but I need to know his parents and/or grandparents and sure I will print out his portion.
If you've seen the original book you will know what a huge job this is and I skipped ahead to your family for you. At the moment I'm only up to Henry. But I'm getting there slowly.
Look forward to hearing from you,
Cheers,
Di.

Kia ora Buzz,
What is the Priests Way? Is this a significant place I should know excuse my ignorance I havent' ventured this far yet? Look 4wrd 2 hearing back from you whanau Irimana ki Auckland NZ

Hi nixpt,
There is a possibility that John Edmonds spent some time in Worcester with a possible link to Purbeck marble. Remember, John was a stone mason. He also named his property in Kerikeri as Bellevue. John and Mary Ann were married in Swanage. These places are all described in a book, 'Purbeck - the engrained Island'.
The Priests Way was the name of the road running from Worth Matravers to Bellevue and was walked by the priest from Worth who delivered services in the fishing villages at Swanage Bay.
It was the decription of the area that sounded so like Kerikeri Inlet where John ended up living, plus the fact that John may actually have lived and worked in the area in England.
No other significance.
Cheers,
Di

Tēnā koutou katoa.

Greetings whānau.

My name is Estelle Richards and I am a descendant of JOHN TUCKER EDMONDS. My great grandmother was TAREWHOUNU PEKAMA and she married ALLAN RICHARDS, they had 7 children, 3 of which died at birth (if I am correct). Their names are; Clara Ngawai TITO, James Allan EDMONDS (he was whāngai out to Hemi & Moe Awhi PEKAMA), Fredrick RICHARDS, Jack RICHARDS & Rosie I, II & III. My grandfather is Jack Richards and he married Agnes ROBINSON, and their children are: Clara, Tania, Clifford, Jacquline, Charlotte, James and Jack. Clara is my mother.
I was only 3 years old when this reunion took place, and my mum still has the reunion book and plenty of photo's to go with it :-)

I have more to add to our whakapapa, which I hope to put up soon.

Hello Dianne Ellis, I am very new to this, but very interested in the whanau tree. I remember seeing the reunion book long time ago. Doug Edmonds showed me the reunion book in 1986 and I noticed that my father and his family was listed in the book. My grandfather name is Hare Wikaira, who had the following children Queenie, Nancy and Donald(my dad). He was married to Ngawini Morunga who died, not sure when, he then remarried, not sure to who. My name is Winnie Wikaira, oldest out of three, then there is my two brothers Harry and Darrin. My brother Harry and myself were named after our grandparents Hare and Ngawini. My mother's name is Rakapa (Gear) Wikaira. My father died I think 6th June 1974. Would love to see photo's and any other information.

hi Di!

from Bella & Peter ...

1: THOMAS EDMONDS + Mata Hohepa
= Wire Joseph Edmonds

2: JACK EDWIN EDMONDS + (?) James (known as chippie)
= Hayley Roimata James

(then there is another BOY in here, but havn't met him, will get his name though)

+Helen Saunders
= Jessica Isabella-May Edmonds-Saunders

+Lorraine Wilson
=Chelsea Edmonds
James Edmonds

3: BERT EDMONDS + Angela Evelyn Edmonds(Marsh)= *Jeremiah Wayne Edmonds

*Leef De'Anne Edmonds + Ricky Hauraki Llewellyn Griffiths=
~Taedyn Hauraki Edmonds-Griffiths
Jorden Manaia Ihapera Griffiths
Alyssa Tiani Llewellyn Griffiths
Sebastian Tamati Tarahawaiki Griffiths
Ricky Riana Victoria Griffiths

*Stacey Francesca Edmonds
*Candida Lynair Edmonds
*Thomas Edwin Edmonds

4: EDITH EDMONDS-KIRE + John Stephens=

*Vicky-Jean Siafa + Makafolifoli Siafa =
~ Eliza-Denyse Siafa (stillborn)
Leo-Aki Makafolifoli Siafa
Danny-Lee Siafa
Meineta Miami Pearl Siafa

*Crystal Lee Lui + Finau Lui
~Patiola Ataahua Lui
Mosese Lui

*Peter James Stephens
*BoDeene Iritana Stephens

then married: Kimiora Kire

5: ELIZA JANE JOHNSTONE + James Cassidy

*Denyse Patricia Cassidy + Micheal Cox
~MacKenzie Vicky-Jean Cox
*Henry Cassidy
*Kelvin Cassidy
*Leila Simone Cassidy
*Gal Evelyn Cassidy +(?) =
~Henare Cassidy

then married: Robert Johnstone

6:DANIEL EDMONDS + Sonya Edmonds =
*Jade Leighton Edmonds
*Jesse Lee Edmonds
*Gabriella Edmonds
*Daniel Edmonds

+ (?) =
*Candida Edmonds

there are a couple of gaps which I will fill soon, will call my grandmother for the info!

happy inputing! Leef

Hi Missy,
Thanks so much for your input. Sorry so long in acknowledging but you know what the silly season is like. Look forward to hearing more from you.
Cheers,
Di

Hi Winnie,
Good to hear from you and if you want to give me your address, I can post you some of the photos I have and some information. Thanks for the added info for me to fill in gaps.
Cheers,
Di

Hello there Leef,
Great to hear from you again and thanks for all the info. Hope you had a good Christmas and that the New Year has started off right for you. I've been so busy with work and all but I will settle down soon and get stuck in to my book update.
Cheers,
Di

hello Di,
thank you for your reply, most appreciated. My address is 6 Landa Court, Clarkson, Perth 6030, Western Australia. Can you also send information going up from my grandfather.
There is three of us.
Winnie Wikaira 28.07.65 married Paul Dargaville 11.05.64 our children are Mauritius Michelle 8.12.87 and Chaz Tamatea 7.08.91.
Harry Wikaira 15.08.66 first wife Haroldine Herbert child Shayna (19.10.88?)second wife April child Waiotahi third wife Sherie Baines children Rawinia and Wiremu
Darrin Wikaira 19.11.1970 child Zaria Campbell first marriage. second marriage Tania Gordon child Astin Wikaira 30.07.08
Look forward to receiving information. Thanks.

Kia ora Di.
My name is Vanessa Whiteland.
I am Hare Wikaira's First Grand Daughter.
His First Wife, named Te Miringa Mihaka (my Grand mother) And Hare Wikaira Had Two Daughters.
First came,
. Ruhia Wikaira (my Mother) died 15/03/1995
Second came,
. Wini Wikaira.
After Te Miringa passed,Hare then re-married Ngawini Morunga.
His third wife was,Iris.(Last name unknown)
Im am a sibbling of 4 children.

1st-Kelvin Wikaira(Hare raised him up)56yrs old now.

2nd-Paul Whiteland(passed away 2/11/2008) aged 46

3rd-Steven Whiteland(passed away 1969)aged 4

4th-Vanessa Whiteland, aged 37.

I have read Wini Wikaira's feedback, and i would like to say Kia ora cuz.I dont know if we have meet before but i would love to sometime.Say hi to your mum from me.

Ps.Would it be possible to also have some photos of Hare and any info, Di.

Till next time.
Arohanui

JOHN EDMONDS MD MARY (strickland)...
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ARTHUR EDMONDS MD ERENA(neekaire)...(WAIMATE NORTH TE AHUAHU)
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JOHN TUCKER EDMONDS MD MATILDA(nee strongman)....
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THOMAS EDMONDS MD MIHI TE KAPUA (nee pomare)...(whangaruru)
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HOTORENE TAME EDMONDS MD MOETU(nee kaka)
THIS UNCLE LIVES IN WHANGAREI

MIHI TE KAPUA(neeEDMONDS) MD ANDREW HAU....

ONE CHILD ANDREW HAU
(MY 1ST COUSIN LIVES IN WHANGAREI)

THOMAS EDMONDS
MD KEREHI (nee pene)
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NATALIE(nee EDMONDS) MD ALEX LOBENDDAHN
YASMIN (HAWAII)
MARCUS (HAWAII)
BROOKE (HAWAII)
TROY (PAIHIA)
(MY SISTER LIVES IN PAIHIA)

HAYDN THOMAS EDMONDS MD RAYLENE(nee rata)1st
KYLE
HAYDN THOMAS EDMONDS MD CHERRIE(kewene)
HANA
KEWENE
(MY BROTHER LIVES IN WHANGAREI)

JACKIE(neeEDMONDS) MD KENITH WILLIAMS 1ST

RACHEL (VIRGINIA,USA)

NICOLE MD HIKAIRO FORBES
TAMATEA
(THEY LIVE IN HAMILTON)

JACKIE MD JOSE ROBLES 2ND
CHELSEA

JACKIE MD SOL WILLAMS 3RD
REEF
(MY SISTER JACKIE LIVES IN SYDNEY)

TRACEY(nee EDMONDS) MD ROBERT CARPENTER

ROBERT
DERECK
ASHLEY
J'LENE
(MY SISTER TRACEY LIVES IN WHANGREI)

RICHARD JOHN EDMONDS MD TAMMY(nee han)1ST

ANELA MD PELE MARASCO (HAWAII)
PELE JR
RICHARD JR (HAWAII)
KEALA(nee EDMONDS) MD ALBERT CASH
TEQUIN (KAIKOHE)

RICHARD MD BABERA 2ND

MANAIA
(MY BROTHER RICHARD LIVES IN AUSTRIA)

HERANI (nee EDMONDS) MD NATHAN HUGHES

PRISCILLA
TAMATI
PATARA
HEMI
(MY SISTER LIVES IN PAIHIA)


THOMAS JOHN EDMONDS
TREMAYNE AWHEWHARE EDMONDS
KAPUA EDMONDS
KAIORA THOMAS EDMONDS
(I THOMAS LIVE IN WHANGARURU)

I AM A DESCENDANT FROM JOHN EDMONDS 2ND WIFE.
MY NAME IS RAY KEEN I AM A TRIPLET BROTHERS BRIAN AND DES. MY FATHERS NAME WAS ROY KEEN. I THINK HIS GRANDMOTHER WAS JOHN EDMONDS DAUGHTER TO HIS 2ND WIFE EMAIL RAYMOND.SANDRA@XTRA.CO.NZ

Hi Di
Just found this site, it's great.
Trying to do a bit of whakapapa on my Edmonds, Cook families.
My Great great grandfather was Marcellus Cook, born Massachusetts America. I have his marriage certificate which states married 11 Jan 1892 to Chalotte Hilda Edmonds, however she was already a widow at 16, so her maiden name must have been Strongman, as her parents are down as Davis Strongman and Matilda Strongman nee (Edmonds). Not sure which Edmonds she 1st married. Anyway I know there was some brother sister thing going on back then, but can't quite piece it all together. I have had it explained to me in the past but can't quite recall how it goes. Anyway hope this of some use to you.
Raina

Kia Ora
My lineage is from Matilda and Davis and my piccie profile is their grandson and myself in the mid 1990s (Percy Strongman). Any more updates would be great. I have in the last week found out there are some Edmonds buried on Aroha Isld. I went there 4 years ago and have had it confirmed last week. Apparently there is about 14 graves on the Island.
Contact me anytime, Donna.

Kia Ora Di, what a mammoth loving task you have undertaken. Much appreciated and thank you. I note that there are family members of Pani Kui Wanoa (Edmonds)and some of them have commented here. My name is Vicki, my maiden name was Greet. I was married to Tom, Pani & Peter's son. I would so love some help to try and fill in the gaps of mum and pa's family. The Rowlands side I have, but would love more info on the Edmonds, i.e her brothers and sisters.
If anyone can help me on the Wanoa side, would appreciate it too.
Di....the Rowlands children are June and Richmond.
Wanoa children.....Albert Mulligan,Sam,Tom,Ned, Rawiri,Ellen, Maria (deceased) Morgan(deceased),Clifford (deceased. Will try and get your the dates of birth, and children of issues.

Vicki

P.S. I have noted Stephanie's post and Charlotte's so have been able to fill some more gaps, but am desperate for the rest of Pani's family's details and any children from her brothers and sisters.

Mine and Tom's children are....Steffan Wanoa, dob 06/12/1974; Peter Hugh Wanoa (baby deceased)17-21st September 1977; David Simmons Wanoa dob 04/07/1978; Kim Renee Wanoa dob 02/01/1980, and Shaun Lee Wanoa, dob 14/12/1993.

Steffan married Paula Monti and they have 3 children..Brooke Paige Wanoa, dob 15th April 1994; Taine Jordan Wanoa dob 5th February 1999 and Tyra Trenyce Wanoa dob 3rd June 2003.

Arohanui

Vicki

kia ora di,
my names Eve Hansen ,
mi mother is Mihi Tirauweherua Matilda Howe,when she was younger her surname was Hau,
My grandmother died around 1957 her name was Mihi TeKapua Edmonds,her mother had the same given and surname.
One way or another the edmonds whanau connect up eventually but it does go way back.
Was just wondering if my grandmothers name rings any bells.

thanks,
Eve

Hi Eve,
No bells ringing at the moment but when I get time, I will look her up and send you a message.
Cheers, Di

Hi I'm related to the Edmonds.Strongman,Pehi Whanau from up round Kaikohe,Kerikeri,Paihia .My mum's parents were :(My Grand parents) Era Hirini Kopa(Strongman)(Nee:Paraone-Kawiti & *Robert William Henry Strongman*,Great grandparents:*Robert William Strongman* & Maryann Margaret Strongman(O'dell Gorrie),Great Grandparents: Davis Strongman & Matilda Strongman (Nee: Edmonds)Great,Great,Grandparents:*Arthur Edmonds* & Erana Edmonds (Nee: Kaire Pehirehi)Matilda was his daughter, she was named after her father's sister :Matilda Hingston (Nee:Edmonds)Also I've been in contact with :Sarah & Louis Goffe's descendants: who live all around New Zealand,Also I've been researching the Budlong Whanau as well ,as Jane Elizabeth had married: George Edward Budlong from Providence,Rhode Island,USA ,as he and :Louis Clifford Goffe were both from;Rhode Island,USA.

Thanks for all that info Maoriwahine2007. You have been busy. Would you consider sharing what you have on the Sarah and Louis Goffe descendants??
Cheers,
Di

hi everyone or should I say whanau, I too am a descendant of John Tucker Edmonds and Maryanne Strictland. I have an avid interest in this subject. Im still working out my ancestors, but with continued reading of this site will undoubtedly unearth interesting facts. Keep it up great reading

Hi Di yes I don't mind sharing all whanau info with you , as I have the Edmonds Whanau book as well. So I've found most of the descendants of Arthur Edmonds sister's :Sarah & Jane Edmonds, so I'm going to meet up with Sarah & Louis Goffe descendants, this coming October, as they are having a Whanau reunion ,way down in Palmerston North "well actually Fielding to be exact.So please email me on:maoriwahine2008@yahoo.co.nz. Well any whanau who is interested in obtaining a copy of the Edmonds Whanau book they are more than welcome to have a copy on disc. Naku Ora Mai : Terena

Kia Ora Di
I'm Leef's first cousin Vicky Jean Siafa (as mentioned in her message)
I googled my own name and found this site awsum work always choice to meet up with new whanau.
I thought I'd fill sum of the gaps as Leef mentioned above. The korero in capitals are gaps filled and adjustments the rest is all correct.. Awsum kuzzy Leef!!

from Bella & Peter

1. Thomas & Matha NEHO
= Wire HOHEPA Edmonds

2. Jack Edwin Edmonds+ SHARON James (And yes he has a few others all to be confirmed)
Hayley James+WILLIAM BARRETT
= WIREMU IRIWINI
= JAHVIS PETERA (after Grandad Peter)
= pregnant due in July 2009

+ Lorraine Wilson
= Chelsea
= JOSHUA BAILEY
= James

4. Gal
Just a few additions to my whanau.
Vicky Jean + Makafolifoli Siafa
= Eliza-Denyse Siafa (20/02/02) Still born buried at St Micheals Cemetery SH 12 Ngawha at the feet of Thomas & Ella (my Great Grandparents)
= Leo-Aki Makafolifoli 111 Siafa 01/12/04
= Danny-Lee Jayjay Siafa 26/06/06
= Meineta Miami-Pearl Siafa 28/10/07
and now = Lincoln-Blayze Bodeene Siafa 12/06/09

5. Eliza ....
Denyse has now a son to Errol Tarawa
= Romanie Joseph Tyler Tarawa
and Gal Evelyn Cassidy + Anaru Tarawa (younger bro to Errol)
= Henare Tarawa

6. Daniel Edmonds
his son Jade has three children
Jade Lee Edmonds + Saphire
= Quinton Lee Edmonds

+ (? Rosewarne partners last name I can't remember 1st name)
= Tysharna (I think) (girl)
= Kelly-Swae (boy)

I also have photos of John Tucker and wife Raiha
and photos of Thomas & siblings...will addd soon as so glad to have found this site..

Ka kite Vicky Jean

Kia ora Whanaunga,

My name is Tanya. I am the youngest daughter of Rhybon Pekama and Ianga Wihongi, the grand-daughter of Reiha Miria Edmonds and Renata Pekama, and the great grand daughter of John Tucker Edmonds and Raiha Pekama. John was the son of John Edmonds and Maryann Stickland. Renata and Raiha were the children of Hemi Tahuhunuiorangi Pekama.

I have a copy of both Edmonds Reunion Books and regularly revisit the pages. The full one (covering the Children of John and Maryanne) titled John Edmonds _ A Very Suitable Man for New Zealand and the 2nd - a partial copy of just the John Tucker Edmonds line printed or amended in April 2002 by Joseph David Young.

My mother Rhybon lives with me and is 88 years of age. She is known as Auntie Girlie. We will be happy to help in any way. Our email is wihongis@xtra.co.nz. Arohanui The Wihongi-Pekama Whanau.

Kia Ora Tanya!! Awesome to see you on here. It's Vicky Jean from Kia Tupato Security (Maka's wife) From reading your message now I clearly see the connection between our families.. I soooo love Whakapapa and seeing all the links... Have added your email to my address book. Ka kite ano Vicky Jean Maka & Whanau

Kia Ora Vicky Jean... awesome to get the update on your familylines also. Isnt this great. I just googled John Tucker Edmonds and found so many links I was blown away. We have always wanted to know more about Nanakias line..and now I feel like the gaps are all being filled as his descendants also want to know more about him. Wonderful aye. Love to Maka xxx

Kia Ora all, My whanau is a mystery but I may be on the right path here. My mother's name is Maude Celia Edmonds (or Irimana) although she was born a Samuels and took her Mothers name. She was born in 1959 in Kaio and was orphaned as a child. Due to unfortunate circumstances my mother does not speak openly about the Edmonds side of the family. What I do know is that she lived with her Grandfather Hemi Irimana and his second wife. By all accounts he was a kind man. My mother became part of there family when her parents died. She learned to speak Maori fluently at a time when it was frowned upon. I grew up in Sydney and have lost connection with my whanau. Anyway, I hope there is someone out there that can help unravel some of this mystery. Arohanui Dion Allan (born Kaitaia)

Kiaora, I know your mum Maude I nursed with her at the Kaitaia Hospital in 1969 - 1970. She phoned our home about 2 years ago and spoke to my husband Harry about an ad on Old Friends about our sch. Reunion in Kaikohe. They had a great catch up, we havn't seen her since way back in the 70's. And more importantly yes this Edmonds line is your whanau. I will look up the Edmonds whanau Reunion book and find more whanau names for you. I do know 1 of your mums brothers and was speaking to him last week. Say "Hi" to mum for us please.
Hope this has been some help.
Harry and Linda

Kia Ora I descend from Arthur Edmonds who I have recorded as John Samuel Edmonds and Mary Anne Strickland's son is this right? Is he John Tucker Edmonds Brother? I would love some help on this, there are a lot of things on the internet about John Tucker Edmonds but not much on Arthur Edmonds that I can find.
Thanks
Lesha-May Thomas, Pleasant Point, South Canterbury.
bennetts_nz@hotmail.com

Kia Ora Harry and Linda!!!! Firstly Thank You for your reply and secondly I had got some of my facts wrong. Mum turned 60 a couple of days ago (born 1949 not 59) and I visited her for her Birthday in Brisbane where she now lives. A long way from Kaikohe where she was born (The heartland of the Nga Puhi). Mum was a nurse and moved to Kaitaia where I was born in 1969 to Maude and Anthony Allan. I have always longed to know my whanau and I am so happy to have found somebody out there in the ether. I would appreciate some names and I am planning on taking mum back home to try and visit some people. Please pass on my email address to any of the Edmonds out there dionallan@gmail.com. I will definitley say Hi to mum. Arohanui Dion.

Kia ora Terena

Thank you from my family of Minnie Edmonds and David Moran.

John and Maryann Edmonds
John Tucker Edmonds = Raiha Pekama
Minnie Edmonds B 1877-1960 = David Moran B 1862
Died 1917
My grandfather Alfred James Moran B 1899 D 1972
Granpa died 8th September 1972 in Te Puia hospital. He is buried in Rahui Cemetery Wharekahika (Hicks Bay)He was known as "Sailor" and moved to Hicks Bay with the Ngapuhi bush felling gangs about 1917.

On page 171 of "Wharekahika" by Laurie Lawson 1987 is recorded that granpa told of being way-laid by would be muggers at the Karakatuwhero River crossing and defended him self with his stirrup iron. He married my granmother Ruatawa Tangitipua Tipene (Tawa)She was B 6th June 1906 at Mangamuka.

Recorded on page 207 of Lawson's book is -
"From Hicks Bay, Tangitipua Tipene moved to Northland to work. He married Hira Harris. The couples children were born in Northland. Five children Tieke, Nguru, Ira and Ruatawa went back to Hicks Bay with their parents."

According to my cousin John Moran Wellington grandpa and nanny Tawa married 31st May 1920 in the Te Araroa registars office. Mr Arnold A WHithead registrar. The marriage was witnessed by Hera her mother and signed with a "X"
The other witness was Hata Tipene (Tangitipua's Brother)

After leaving school nanny worked as a housemaid to Rev. Hone Waitoa in Te Araroa. The couple lived at first in bush felling camps in tents or in nikau Whares dug into the sides of hills were they were working.

Grandpa was also a bridge builder and rigger.

My sisters Tangi Mihi and I were sent from Tolaga Bay about 1958 to attend Wharekahika Native School

We returned to Hauiti Tolaga Bay after the family home was built about 1959 - 1960.

Granpa and grandma had 8 children

Minnie Lenora Moran B 15/02/1925
D 15/04/2009

Frank David Moran B 17/03/1927

Edward Moran B 25/11/1928
D 25/02/1929

Elsie Margaret B 15/07/1931

Terewai(Terry)B 15/04/1934

Violet (Didium) Moran B 30/01/1936

Alfred James (Beau) B 28/10/1938 D 1993

Trivina Lavinia (Vena) B 22/06/1942 D????

My father Frank David Moran married Hoana Rata Temepara of Tolaga Bay B 23/05/1929 D 27/03/1992
They had 12 children

Te Hiriwa(Silvia) Edwina Moran B 10/08/1959 D 16/04/1950 Buried Poututama Cemetery Tolaga Bay

Frances Teresa Rangiwai B 15/08/1950
Tangi Walker B 18/09/1951
Mihi Bagnall B 1952
Doreen Joan Mitchell B 19/01/1954
Mahuta Te Rata Moran B 04/05/1955
Maryann Moran 1956
Georgina Hale B 1958
Faye Ward B 1959
David James Toha Moran B 02/05/1960 D 2001 Buried Public Cemetery Tolaga Bay (No Issue)
Lucillie Marjorie Moran B 11/01/1963
Timothy Edward Knight Moran B 27/07/1965

As a result of my parents marriage there are about 124 descendents - grand children and greatgrand children

Arohanui
Frances Rangiwai

Kia Ora & Noho Ora Mai to all my whanau, if you would like to have copies of the Robinson/Shelford whanau book , or of the Goffe Whanau info please don't hesitate in contacting me on either via my email address which is: maoriwahine2008@yahoo.co.nz , or alternatively via home phone: 07. 886:4485: Mob. 021.1866651, or via Face Book - as I'm on Face Book under : Joyce Taylor.

Noho Naku Mai : Joyce