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.