Bulla!
My name is Shahfinaaz Hussein. I'm of mixed heritage. My father is Indo-Fijian whereas my mother is Fijian. Now, my mother has been trying to track her family lineage since she has moved from fiji. She does not know anyone past her grandfather. Although we do have a family tree, it has been misplaced, so, I'm on a journey to make a new one.. My mothers name is Selai Valentine. Her Father is Thomas Valentine and her mother is Salote Valentine. Thomas Valentine is the son of Edward Valentine and Lanieta Valentine. Now, that's all I really know at the moment. I don't really have any records of my grandfather or grandmother...but I do know that they were closely linked to the whippy's and McCombers. I would really love to hear from any valentines or anyone that has info ! (:

Hi Shah,

There are numerous posts on the Fiji board regarding the VALENTINE FAMILY. I've pasted the link below so you can browse through the posts and see if you might recognize any names.

Your advantage is that ALL the Valentines in Fiji ARE related, regardless of what some may say. Your disadvantage is the fact that there are SO many branches, but good luck with the research and I hope you find the information you are seeking :)

http://boards.ancestry.com.au/localities.oceania.fiji.genera...

Oh and by the way, my grandmother is a 4th generation VALENTINE from Qamea, being the great-granddaughter of William Valentine, known as the "New York Butcher Boy".

Interestingly enough, he is actually listed as a BOTANIST in one of our old history books on Fiji. I hope to find that reference again some day soon.

Thank you so much for the reply! Oh wow, Damn...I really need to ask my mum more questions. The only family tree we have is in Fiji.

bula!!my name is kristina and my mom's name is anne valentine.she is uncle tom's younger sista!!my pops has passed on but nanna(lanieta) still lives here with mom in levuka.we have a page on facebook for the valentine family..pls search for me under kaiwai jade (kristina cavalevu).you'll find the entire fam bam there

hope to hear from u soon,

kris

Bula Shah...
My name is Sera and my mom's name is Katherine Valentine..another of Uncle Tom's Younger Sister..Come join us on FB...U;ll meet us all your Famili..and maybe ask mum to log in too..We would love to hear from you guys....

Hi Shahfinaaz, I do have some information on Edward Valentine and Lanieta Valentine.
Please email me so I can send it to you.
florence@unwired.com.fj

Regards
Florence

Bula, Kristina!

it's wonderful to hear back from you! I'm on the phone with my mum, Selai. She is so happy to hear back from family in Fiji.

Hope to hear from you!

Bula, Sera!

So your mum is "Kitty Valentine"? I am trying to find you! ahh, it's so nice to get in touch with the family :)