Polynesie - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Rev William Henry

landlh44 — 2013-03-24 04:47:59Z

Hi There,
I am seeking information about Henry's of Moorea

FINEL 1700 1748 Massachusetts, E - U

Jfennell42 — 2012-12-19 15:53:47Z

Avec mes efforts de recherche en regard d’un monsieur EDWARD FINEL (le premier)

J’ aimerai communique avec n’importe qui soit eux-mêmes ou autres qui sont au courant des individués qui vivaient dans la région de Massachusetts, de les États Unis durant les années 1700 1748.

Ont croit ce monsieur EDWARD FINEL (le premier) a des ancêtres en France et probablement a été baptiser avec le nom EDWARD on son père s’appelez EDWARD. Parce que ce monsieur FINEL 1 était le père d’un garçon nomme EDWARD qui est ne le 27 Octobre 1748 en Massachusetts et a’ cause des façons de nommer les enfants dans les États-Unis durant cette époque, EDWARD aurait pu être nommé comme son père ou grand-père.

Ont ne sait par a ce point de notre recherche si le premier FINEL a’ immigre aux États-Unis ou s’il était une partis d’ un section militaire localiser en l’endroit de SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts. Je n’ ait réussit a’ trouver d’ information sur lui comme la date a naissance, lieu de naissance, de’ ces etc.

Le femme qu’ont croit la mère de l’ enfant a EDWARD 1 pourrait être une amie ou la parente de la mère véritable. Mais dans quelque morceaux de mis recherches c’est indiquer que cette femme est vraiment sa mère.

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In my research efforts regarding one EDWARD FINEL I wish to communicate with anyone researching the surname of FINEL that might have someone, or know of someone, who would have been in the Massachusetts U.S.A. area in the time period of 1700 to 1748. This man EDWARD FINEL 1, we believe had ancestry from France and was probably Christen Baptized named EDWARD, or his father was at this time. Because this man birthed a son named EDWARD FINEL; born 27 October 1748 in Massachusetts and because of the naming patterns in the U.S.A. at that time period he could have been named for his father, or his grandfather.

It is not known at this time in my researching if the first FINEL immigrated to the U.S.A., or if he might have been part of a military unit stationed in or near Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. I have been unable to determine any information relative to this man; birth, country of origin, death, or whatever.

The lady we believe to be the mother of his child could have also been a friend or relative of the real mother. Although, there are indicator’s that this lady was his mother in some of my findings.

Thank you

Re: Ernest Charles Richards

ama2fr — 2012-11-14 17:06:00Z

Hello Dolly,

Are you still looking for this info? The Polynesie archives were partially put on-line recently so here's your answer: http://www.etatcivil.gov.pf/fiche_edit.php?id=AWIHNFEyADtQZA==

Ernest Charles RICHARDS
b. January 19, 1887 04:00 pm in Papeete
Son of William Edward RICHARDS, minister aged 29, domiciled in Raiatea (Iles sous le Vent) but at the moment in Papeete, and of Elisabeth VRAGG?, his wife, no occupation, aged 24.
Informant: father
Witnesses: 1) Charles PICHAT, President of the Imperial Council of the Tahitian Churches, Knight in the order of the Legion of Honour, aged 47
2)Francis William WALTER, merchant, aged 49; both residing in Papeete

Regards,
Amandine

Marriage of James McRa and Jane Thompson Middlebrook

laurenbavin — 2012-10-29 07:57:14Z

From at least 2 family sources we have information that James McRa ( also known as McRae) married Jane Thompson Middlebrook on 18th May 1868 in Tahiti but we cant find any proof of this or any proof of travel from New Zealand or Australia to Tahiti by either of them either .
If anyone could look up information pertaining to this we would be very grateful

Re: TIXIER - TAUTU Ancestors

kalsey07 — 2012-08-23 02:26:24Z

Edmee Maria Tuenuhaehaa TIXIER

Born November 18, 1902 - X Papeete, Tahiti, Windward Islands, French Polynesia,
Died May 1, 1989 - San Francisco, California, USA, at the age of 86 yearsSan Francisco ,, California, USA, at the age of 86 years

Parents
Louis Tixier 1859-1931 .. 1949
Anna Maria TAUTU 1871-1931

Married June 21, 1923, San Francisco, California, United States, with x FORMAN ? 1900

Brothers and sisters

Leon Henri Tixier 1885-1885
Rene Marcel Henri Ceran TIXIER 1887-1960
Jean Pierre Louis Tixier Punua 1888-1962

and

half sister The side of Louis Tixier 1859-1931 .. 1949
with Madeleine Josephine Martha striking 1860 -
Margaret Alexandrine Elisa TIXIER 1890 - (half sister to Edmee, Louis Tixier daughter to Madeleine Josephine)

This information I found when looking up my mum's family I think I'm descended from Jean pierre Louis puna Tixier Edmee
Brother.but have to confirm with my Aunty in Tahiti. hope this might be useful if not please disregard.

Re: Ebenezer Vicessimus and Elizabeth Ann COOPER

martinbriscoe57 — 2012-07-23 18:14:33Z

Thanks, I have sent a message with my EMail address.

I keep finding that ANcestry has not sent me a notification of messages like this.

Martin Briscoe

Re: Ebenezer Vicessimus and Elizabeth Ann COOPER

peejenk — 2012-07-21 02:18:14Z

Elizabeth Ann Cooper is buried along with her six-day-old son Ernest Wilson Cooper on Huahine, French Polynesia. I have a photo of the gravestone, it is close to the main town of Fare.

Re: Loschmann family

GeorginaMcPherson — 2012-06-22 02:19:38Z

Hi Chantal - would love to catch up my email is Georgie_Huia@live.com Cheers Georgie

Re: Loschmann family

chantalandniko — 2012-06-21 10:37:51Z

Hi Georgie, Chantal here, Emilie's great grandaughter. I am happy to swap info. Message me you email address or phone number if in NZ & we can catch up.
Cheers
Chantal

Re: tahitian birth records

Chris_Liavaa — 2012-06-20 07:01:44Z

Ted,see my answer in the William Henry thread on this board, about Tahitian registration microfilms.

Re: William Henry Family

stellemurray — 2012-05-26 10:44:35Z

Hi June
Sorry, I haven't found this site sooner. My name is Estelle Murray. My
mother was Henriette Isabel Clarke nee Walker. Her father was Fredrick
Robert Walker son of William Walker and Emmeline Frances Henry. Yes,
descendants of William and Ann Henry first missionaries to Tahiti.Also, Orsmond, Nelson and Shepherd.
I have been corresponding with second cousins in NZ, second cousin in
USA and a fourth cousin in Newfoundland. We have had wonderful
correspondence and I have met one of them. Thank you to technology.
We have exchanged many stories and photos. My family lost all photos
in the Brisbane 1974 flood. I was sent some photos of my mother as a
toddler and a young girl and also a baby photo of my grandfather. They
brought tears to my eyes. I am writing a story of my heritage and also
a family heritage photo album.
Who are you a descendant off and where do you live. I hope you would
like to correspond and exchange info.
Cheers
Estelle

Re: Loschmann family

GeorginaMcPherson — 2012-05-24 03:11:58Z

Hi My great great grandmother was Helena Loschmann - She was born in Tahiti 20.4.1894 and moved to Rarotonga. She had a sister Emily and Brother George. I am interested to know if anyone has any information / birth cert / marriage cert? I have recently found photos of Helena, George and Emily?

Many thanks Georgie

tahitian birth records

tedburns45 — 2012-05-17 03:41:34Z

Hi my gg grand mother Rebecca Elizabeth Fahey (nee kilsby) had a son Charles Fahey, born in 1866-7. On his death certificate it said he was born in Tahiti. His father Edward was a soldier in the east Suffolk 12th regiment of foot.
I know he served in Australia how can I track down a birth certificate for Charles, are they held in Tahiti

Any help would be appreciated

Re: Heimataura Tamatoa Tamaeva V

pncstrickland — 2012-03-13 22:50:03Z

Hi, my name is Clare. I am Minah's grand daughter from her 1st marriage. You can contact me directly, it would be nice to talk to you.

Re: finding my grandfather born In Paita, New Caledonia 1890

cmhart128 — 2012-03-13 01:17:18Z

If you send this lady an email, she may be able to help you. I have found her to be very helpful with information about people who lived/married and died in New Caledonia

jean-moe.leonidas@gouv.nc

Good luck
Carolyn

Re: Daisy Mercedes Williams

aslloman1 — 2012-02-28 06:18:08Z

Thank you for leaving a comment. Dr. Williams may have had more than one wife (hopefully one at a time). It depends on when Elise was married to Charles. I'd love to hear more.
I can be contacted at: asl40loman@gmail.com

Sincerely, Sandy Loman

Re: Giffard and Polapola Family History Search

dancettafeary — 2012-02-26 08:43:22Z

I am the daughter of Bryant Mackey Feary, Sr, whose father was Jerome Feary, son of Louis Jerome Feary who was married to Elizabeth Lohelani (Polapola), son of Jerome Louis who married Sara Houghtailing. I can be reached at 808-723-0630 and dancetta@butterflyrealtor.com. I would also like to learn more about the Polapola line as well as Sara and her mother.

Re: Daisy Mercedes Williams

aslloman1 — 2012-02-19 06:55:57Z

Wow! What a surprise after so many years. I cannot tell you how exciting it is to hear from you. Daisy Mercedes is/was my great aunt. I have information on your great-grandmother--not much--enough to know she and Daisy were good friends. I would really like to talk with you if you are interested.
You can contact me at asl40loman@g-mail.com

Best Regards to you,
Saundra Plomteaux Loman

Re: Looking for Richmond, Poroi, Maire, de Carpegnac

obornkm — 2012-02-03 19:29:42Z

Let me give you my email as it may be easier and more efficient to email one another.
obornkm@piercecollege.edu

Re: Looking for Richmond, Poroi, Maire, de Carpegnac

c_goltz73 — 2012-02-03 16:22:29Z

Thank you for checking, it's always great to be able to find other members of the family.

Re: Looking for Richmond, Poroi, Maire, de Carpegnac

obornkm — 2012-02-02 21:36:39Z

I am not exactly sure, I need to check my records...I recognize the last name of Meuel. I will get back to you.

Re: Vital Records - French Polynesia

c_goltz73 — 2012-02-02 21:29:07Z

Birth certificates and death are all avaliable at the city hall in Papeete. Located in the office called actes civile.
You can look for the email or telephone online
www.ville-papeete.pf/rubriques.php

If your looking for certain relatives you need to know the exact dates of birth and death.

Re: Looking for Richmond, Poroi, Maire, de Carpegnac

c_goltz73 — 2012-02-02 21:04:15Z

I think that we are related as well? My family name is Goltz, Grandfather was Henry James. Hiram Walker married a Henriette Meuel. Hiram's parents where Willam Francis Walker and Theresa Higgins. Theresa's parents Stephen H. Higgins and Mary Tehaameamea Lasseter. Mary is my Great Great Grandmother, she had a daughter Mabel Tehaniariiterapati Higgins who married Henry Gustave Goltz.

Please contact me if this is right? Thank you

Re: Daisy Mercedes Williams

c_goltz73 — 2012-02-02 20:47:14Z

I have a distant relative named Elise Ariimoehai Tumahai that was married to a Charles Williams. Dont know if this is the same person your looking for. Hope this information helps.

Re: TAHUI/TEHUI

anamaafala — 2012-01-21 16:47:31Z

Hi, my name is Ana Ma'afala and my siblings are Ben Ma'afala(the oldest) n Susie Ma'afala Jackson(the youngest). My mom Tala'i Ma'afala is the youngest child of Sevi and shes still alive.

Re: Daisy Mercedes Williams

mboot45 — 2011-12-03 07:29:57Z

Hello Sandy,

My name is Michael Boot. It would appear that we are distant relatives. Our tie is Tahiti.

Back in 1904, Dr. Johnston Walter Williams, the dentist for Tahiti's Pomare royal family, was also the British Consul to the islands. My mother has the actual proclamation from Britain's King making him consul. In compensation for dental services, the king gave him the atoll of Tetearoa. Some time later he married Daisy, who was a close friend of my great grandmother, Mary Doran. In some fashion, ownership of the atoll went to Mary, who in 1966 sold it to Marlon Brando when he came to Vallejo, CA to meet her at home. I grew up there, and I present at the time of the sale. Anyway, Dr. Williams died in 1937; I haven't found anything on Daisy yet. I do know that they owned a copra plantation and probably were also in the coconut business. I have discovered that they are interred on moto Rimatuu near Tetearoa. In late December 2012 I will travel there for both professional (geographic) and genealogical research, so I will be able to find more information and probably the grave sites. I don't know of a Charles Williams in the picture, nor do I have data on how the Plomteaux family became part of the history.

Anyway, let's keep in touch. I will share with you what I find out.

Best Regards,
Michael Doran Boot

Re: Daniel Snow

vaarua — 2011-11-30 09:39:50Z

HI Helen, many years later...... lol.. I believe William, Snow will be my great great grandfather. My own father is Daniel Snow whose parents were Tahitian, his older siblings were born and raised in Tahiti but my father was born on Pennryhn (sic) Island, the northern most island of the Cook Group and ultimately moved and grew up on Rarotonga, the main island of the Cooks. My father birth date was not confirmed but it would have been somewhere between 1910-1915, no birth records were kept. The reason I believe William to be a direct line is because I'm staring at his photo right now on which someone has written William Snow born at Faite or Faife Nov 1863, eldest sone of Daniel Snow of England. Slight variance in the birth year to that you have but possibly someone had misread a 5 for a 3 or the other way round.

Anyway, my name here and in real life is Vaarua Turner (nee Snow). My father, Daniel, came to New Zealand as a very young man, I think probably in his late teens, married my mother and sadly, never returned to Rarotonga. I am the 4th child of 8, five boys, 3 girls. When my father died, he was cremated and his remains were taken back to Rarotonga and buried with his parents, I have only been to Rarotonga once as a young woman specifically to and see exactly where my fathers remains lie and the place he grew up in. I am now 65.

So.. I know this response is many years later to your post and I really dont know if you even check anything here any longer but just case, it seems we may well share a link in William, the eldest son of Daniel. FYI my eldest brother is named Daniel Moorea Snow, the next was Raiatea Snow, my older sister Aloha and myself Vaarua.. I think my parents ran out of bright ideas for naming the 4 youngest as they have names that dont appear to have any connection to Pacifica in general. Cheers :) Vaarua

Re: Surname "Spitt"

Chris_Liavaa — 2011-11-25 19:02:19Z

If Mr Spitt was an American whaler, and you know the island the child was born on, there might be mention of an American whaling ship that went there at that period.
Find a copy of Where the Whalers Went, by Robert Langdon, which lists all the ports of call of American whalers in the Pacific, plus a few others.
It is available as a book from PAMBU at the Australian National University in Canberra, and in libraries. Once you have some possible ships, you can refer back to their logbooks, generally held in the museums along the eastern coast of northe America, but also available as microfilm from PAMBU.
There are also other books available about American whalers and their Pacific ports of call.

Re: Scholarships

Chris_Liavaa — 2011-11-25 18:42:04Z

Where? To do what? At what level?
There are quite a few in New Zealand.

Scholarships

kmkenned1 — 2011-11-18 21:38:28Z

Is anyone aware of any scholarships specifically for people of Polynesian (non Hawaiian descent).

Re: Heimataura Tamatoa Tamaeva V

strickland_nc1 — 2011-10-24 10:32:05Z

Hi, my name is clare and I am Minah's grand daughter to her first marriage.

Re: Heimataura Tamatoa Tamaeva V

TeuiraPirangi — 2011-10-09 14:44:04Z

I created the family tree on my heritage.com using all the information i got online and also my mums geneology papers, I notice that the birth and death dates are not exact so i studied the dates carefully and entered the correct dates. so if you find that i maybe wrong please advise, am happy to listen.
Oh just a error i made before, when searching my heritage.com enter "Heimataura TAMATOA TAMAEVA V"

Re: Heimataura Tamatoa Tamaeva V

TeuiraPirangi — 2011-10-09 14:34:14Z

Hi there,
I am Tiare's great grand-daughter granddaughter to her last born son Tairiata Howard Strickland which makes you my aunty and my mums Tiare. Yes aunty ngapoko is a twin and shes the half sister.
I have included our family line onto Heimataura's family line which her 1st husbands children's children have created a geneology. They accepted my request to be added to the family tree which is really good. Go to Heritage.com and search up for Heimataura Tamaeva V and send a request to be added to the family tree, from there you will see our family line. We come from heimataura's second husband which is Tehananaia and I didnt know that until i digged further and further into our family tree.

I would like the rest of the family to go on and add yourselfs to our family so that everyone who goes on will know who you are.

Teuira Pirangi xo

Re: Heimataura Tamatoa Tamaeva V

carolmareta — 2011-09-24 02:25:01Z

hi my husband is ruautu mareta-ria and we are trying to get all the family tree bussines we can can you please help me with all the family deaths and marriagea and their children and grandchildren please as what we have does not quite come together hoping that you are able to help itn would be a great help many thanks carol and ruautu

Re: Heimataura Tamatoa Tamaeva V

serenaansley — 2011-09-21 11:20:17Z

Hi Ngapoko, are you the twin of Tutai as you said below?
My Great grandmother I think is your mother Rauavivi.
Her first marriage to Ioane Tairi Turia they had 3 children. 1)Tiare, 2)Minah, 3) Tereakama. Their second child Minah is my grandmother. One of her sons to her second marriage is William John Akapi who she named after the dad, well William is my dad. So I think My grandmother Minah is your half sister. Is this true?

I have just gotten started with all this geneology and would love to chat to you more about our family history. Look forward to your reply!

Re: TAHUI/TEHUI

mteofilo25 — 2011-08-12 12:38:30Z

Talofa, I am also a descendant of Tehui (not Tahui). My great grandmother's name was Ana Tehui Savea who married Tupuola Nimarota Petelo Meni Tauiliili. Long story short,they settled in Aufaga, had 12 children. All boys names ends as Tauiliili and all girls are listed with different last names. Eldest was Uila Leotina Hicks and is my gradmother, Tutuila Tauiliili, Taataai Tauiliili, Maria Katalina Smith, Pati Tauilili, Tupuola Meni Tauiliili, Telesia Nimo, another Pati Tauiliili, Iusitina Toala, Soonalafo Tauiliili, another Meni Tauilili and the youngest Vienna Taufetee.

All this information can be found on Facebook page - Silupevaelei Tupuola Nimarota Palemanaia as they are preparing for a family re-union to be held in Auckland New Zealand for the children of Ana Tehui Savea and Tauiliili on the last 3 days of December, 2011.

Looking forward to seeing you all in New Zealand to maybe plan the next big project "TEHUI DESCENDANTS FAMILY RE-UNION)in Tutuila where the history began... Very emotional perhaps because we owe our anchestor 'TEHUI" justice by building the biggest headstone ever - especially if this poor man originating from Tahiti for probably in search of a life in Tutuila. God Bless families and see you all in NZ.

Re: Looking for surname: Faaeva of Huahine?

lisafromfla — 2011-07-17 06:15:42Z

If you search for his name on google, you will find that he is operating a hotel on either Huahine or Raitea.

tahitian records

justingee1 — 2011-07-11 23:49:54Z

hello, i'm trying to do a search on my family and need information on my great great grandfather. the information we have is that he met a tahitian woman by the name of julia eleanor dean and married her in napier new zealand in october 1888, julia's mother's name is given as "fellows". any information anyone could give me would be greatly appreciated.

Re: TAHUI/TEHUI

moon04 — 2011-01-14 21:37:31Z

hi my name is masinafitu i live in manu'a at the village of fitiuta.am the son of aokuso aokuso.the aokuso tuiveta son, my dad married sesilia.there are seven of as six boys and one girl her name is vitolina.and am buried too be tehui family member. tofa soefua

Re: TAHUI/TEHUI

moon86 — 2011-01-12 20:46:36Z

Tuiveta Aokuso is my dad father. Aokuso have 7 kid fauato,Aokuso JR,Savi'i,Masinafitu,Faaiu,Vitolina, andIoane.

Re: Surname "Spitt"

sinnedw — 2010-10-18 00:57:48Z

Hi Rudy,

Thanks for replying to my message. Unfortunately, I dont have any further information other than what you have posted.
Like you, Eraita is also my 3 x great grand mother and that's the reason why I am interested to find out more about this person.

I would love to hear more about you and your side of the family. Perhaps we could exchange family informations and hope to put the missing puzzles together.

If you like, you can email me on - sinned.w@gmail.com

Hope to hear from you.

Cheers

Dennis

Re: William Henry Family

stanhwalker — 2010-09-22 10:45:34Z

Phillip Henry is my 2ed Great Grand Uncle and i have a family tree on ancestry

Re: Giffard and Polapola Family History Search

ourhunnybaby — 2010-09-03 15:57:50Z

Hi,
I am also researching Polapola's. My great great grandmother was Elizabeth Lohelani Polapola who married Louis Jerome Feary. I am trying to find info her mother and father and where they came from. Would love to share info with you..
ourhunnybaby@yahoo.com

Re: Giffard and Polapola Family History Search

ourhunnybaby — 2010-09-02 06:35:14Z

I am also doing research on the Polapola family. Not sure if we are related. I am great great grandaughter of Elizabeth Kainoa Lohelani Polapola. She married Louis Jerome Feary and they are buried in Moanalua.

Re: William Henry Family

obornkm — 2010-08-29 09:03:24Z

Henrietta and SOphie are the same person. SHe is my grandmother. And yes, she got together with Charles Richmond of Kaukura, but they did not marry. She died in San Francisco.

Re: William Henry Family

obornkm — 2010-08-29 08:53:09Z

Thank you....I will look it over! I appreciate the information.

Re: William Henry Family

ReneeHenry78 — 2010-08-29 07:55:00Z

http://gw1.geneanet.org/index.php3?b=htupuna&lang=en;p=p...

http://gw1.geneanet.org/index.php3?b=htupuna&lang=en;p=w...

Re: William Henry Family

ReneeHenry78 — 2010-08-29 07:17:36Z

Hi I am a distant relative of William Henry. I'm a New Zealander.
I'll send my family a link to this webpage - they may be able to help.

Re: Surname "Spitt"

RudyGP — 2010-08-01 21:27:18Z

Hi, Dennis

I've just found your 4 years old post, regarding the surname "SPITT".
Elaida SPITT (alias Eraita a Virihoa PITI) is my 3 x great-grand-mother.
In the family, we have always thought that he was an AMERICAN whaler.
I will be interested to have any information you can collect about her father.

Thanks.

Rudy

Marriage Record in Tahiti 1939

GREENTURTLE — 2010-06-08 15:34:00Z

I am searching for a marriage record of 2 American citizens who traveled to Tahiti in 1939, where they may have married. Are there civil marriage records available from this timeframe (online or through mail). Or, was it customary at that time, that a "marriage" in Tahiti between foreign citizens may have not been a "legal marriage", perhaps with residency rules?