Not sure if this is appropriate here, but I would just like to introduce myself for what inormation it might be worth.
I live in Auckland, New Zealand born Hastings (NZ) 1938
My second name is John as was my paternal grandfather's
Father (deceased) names Harold, Herbert born Napier (NZ) 1901
Not particularly knowledgeable about my lineage but can get some of it from my sister Joan (also NZ)
I have 4 sons Grant, Darren, Steven and Robert.
Rob's now living USA with wife and daughter Kaiya 18months
Kaiya is my wife Raewyn and my only grandchild.
All other sons still here (NZ)
It looks like there could be a branch of "Kiwi" Elmeses not generally well known.
Cheers