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Delia Veronica Brennan

b. 28 October 1883, d. 27 March 1951
Delia Veronica Brennan|b. 28 Oct 1883\nd. 27 Mar 1951|p18.htm#i65|John Brennan|b. 11 Mar 1846\nd. 21 Aug 1911|p18.htm#i51|Delia Higgins|b. 1848\nd. 25 Jul 1930|p40.htm#i58|John Brennan|b. 12 Nov 1819\nd. 23 May 1870|p18.htm#i384|Bridget Looram|b. c 1823\nd. 18 Sep 1903|p52.htm#i49|William Higgins|b. c 1806\nd. 3 Jul 1874|p40.htm#i1|Margaret Crampton|b. c 1824\nd. 21 Jan 1916|p24.htm#i2|

  
Andrew, Delia nee Brennan

Charts Descendants of William Higgins
Brennan Descendant Chart

Father John Brennan b. 11 Mar 1846, d. 21 Aug 1911
Mother Delia Higgins b. 1848, d. 25 Jul 1930

Birth*28 October 1883Delia Veronica Brennan was born on 28 October 1883 at Onehunga. 
She was the daughter of John Brennan and Delia Higgins. 
Baptism18 November 1883Delia Veronica Brennan was baptized on 18 November 1883 at Onehunga; Godparents James Turner and Mary Brennan. 
Marriage*19 May 1909She married Charles Andrew on 19 May 1909 at Church of the Assumption, Onehunga, Auckland. 
Death*27 March 1951Delia Veronica Brennan died on 27 March 1951 at age 67; Buried Waikaraka Cemetery. 

Family

 Charles Andrew b. 4 February 1878, d. 18 August 1959
Children 1.Ronald Charles Robson Andrew+ b. 7 May 1911, d. 10 May 1980
 2.Lorna Mary Andrew b. 15 Aug 1912, d. 17 Mar 1989

Last Edited 5 Jun 2007

Dulcie Goldsbury Brennan

b. 1910, d. 27 August 1972
Dulcie Goldsbury Brennan|b. 1910\nd. 27 Aug 1972|p18.htm#i72|John Francis Brennan|b. 29 Oct 1870\nd. 1 Apr 1949|p18.htm#i59|Lillian Maria Goldsbury|b. 1 Jul 1874\nd. 21 Jun 1955|p34.htm#i69|John Brennan|b. 11 Mar 1846\nd. 21 Aug 1911|p18.htm#i51|Delia Higgins|b. 1848\nd. 25 Jul 1930|p40.htm#i58|||||||

  
Dulcie Parrant nee Brennan

Charts Descendants of William Higgins
Brennan Descendant Chart

Father John Francis Brennan b. 29 Oct 1870, d. 1 Apr 1949
Mother Lillian Maria Goldsbury b. 1 Jul 1874, d. 21 Jun 1955

Birth*1910Dulcie Goldsbury Brennan was born in 1910 at Onehunga, Auckland.1 
She was the daughter of John Francis Brennan and Lillian Maria Goldsbury. 
Marriage*1928Dulcie Goldsbury Brennan married Sefton Lewis Parrant in 1928.2 
Death*27 August 1972Dulcie Goldsbury Brennan died on 27 August 1972; Evening Post - 28 August 1972
Parrant, Dulcie Goldsbury. On August 27th 1972. Loved sister of Nora (Mrs Charman, Johnsonville), Ella (Mrs Wiltshire, Auckland) and the late Gordon Brennan (Washington, USA)

Parrant, Dulcie Goldsbury. of 3 Regal Gardens, Kilbirnie. On August 27th 1972 at Wellington Hospital. Dearly loved wife of the late Sefton, loved mother of Colleen (Mrs J A Heather) and mother in law of Jack. A service will be held in St Augustines Church, Brittania St, Petone at 11.00 a.m. Wednesday 30 August 1972 thence to Karori Cemetery.3 

Family

 Sefton Lewis Parrant b. 28 January 1902, d. 1 November 1956
Child 1.Colleen Mary Parrant b. c 1929, d. 16 Jul 2000

Last Edited 5 Jun 2007

Citations

  1. [S19] Baptisms 1850-1958; Marriages 1851-1967; Burials 1851-1916, 1932-1949, Church of the Assumption, Onehunga.
  2. [S16] NZSG Index - Version 4.0. NZSG Matching Bride & Grooms Collection.
  3. [S16] NZSG Index - Version 4.0. Karori Cemetery Record - Wellington.

Eileen Mary Brennan

b. 26 August 1896, d. 29 June 1961
Eileen Mary Brennan|b. 26 Aug 1896\nd. 29 Jun 1961|p18.htm#i298|Matthew Brennan|b. 12 Jul 1856\nd. 2 Jun 1925|p19.htm#i55|Ellen Breen|b. 12 Dec 1864\nd. 8 Jun 1925|p17.htm#i295|John Brennan|b. 12 Nov 1819\nd. 23 May 1870|p18.htm#i384|Bridget Looram|b. c 1823\nd. 18 Sep 1903|p52.htm#i49|||||||

  
Brennan, Eileen Mary

Charts Brennan Descendant Chart

Father Matthew Brennan b. 12 Jul 1856, d. 2 Jun 1925
Mother Ellen Breen b. 12 Dec 1864, d. 8 Jun 1925

Birth*26 August 1896Eileen Mary Brennan was born on 26 August 1896 at Auckland.1 
She was the daughter of Matthew Brennan and Ellen Breen. 
Divorce*6 June 1939Eileen Mary Brennan and an unknown person were divorced on 6 June 1939.2 
Death*29 June 1961She died on 29 June 1961 at 4/45 Pah Road, Epsom, Auckland, at age 64; Death Notices in NZ Herald:
Keven Eileen Mary. One June 29 1961 (suddenly) at her residence, Flat 4, 45 Pah Road, Epsom. Dearly beloved wife and pal of Harley. May she rest in peace. Sadly missed till the day dawns. Funeral prayers will be held in the chapel of C. Barker Ltd, Queen St, Onehunga tomorrow (Saturday) at 9.30 a.m. funeral afterwards leaving for the Mangere Lawn Cemetery.

Keven Eileen Mary. On June 29 1961 beloved sister of Louie( Mrs D Hislop), Alice (Mrs Hotchin), Gladys (Mrs Yockney), Cecily (Mrs Metcalfe, Stratford), Frank, Fred and the late Jack and Stephen.

Keven Eileen Mary, On June 29 1961, dearly loved Aunty Lena of Lloyd and Beverley Hotchin and family

Keven Eileen Mary. On June 29 1961 loved aunt of Maria and Jim McKenna and family.3,4 

Last Edited 17 Feb 2008

Citations

  1. [S57] Letter, unknown author to Jane Jones, 9 March 1983.
  2. [S16] NZSG Index - Version 4.0. Divorce Record BBAE 4985 (Archives NZ).
  3. [S29] Unknown subject National Archives, Auckland, Letters of Administration - BBAE 1570 1954/61.
  4. [S81] Death Notice in NZ Herald.

Elizabeth Gladys Brennan

b. 12 December 1900, d. 10 June 1996
Elizabeth Gladys Brennan|b. 12 Dec 1900\nd. 10 Jun 1996|p18.htm#i323|Matthew Brennan|b. 12 Jul 1856\nd. 2 Jun 1925|p19.htm#i55|Ellen Breen|b. 12 Dec 1864\nd. 8 Jun 1925|p17.htm#i295|John Brennan|b. 12 Nov 1819\nd. 23 May 1870|p18.htm#i384|Bridget Looram|b. c 1823\nd. 18 Sep 1903|p52.htm#i49|||||||

  
Yockney, Elizabeth nee Brennan

Charts Brennan Descendant Chart

Father Matthew Brennan b. 12 Jul 1856, d. 2 Jun 1925
Mother Ellen Breen b. 12 Dec 1864, d. 8 Jun 1925

Birth*12 December 1900Elizabeth Gladys Brennan was born on 12 December 1900 at Onehunga, Auckland.1 
She was the daughter of Matthew Brennan and Ellen Breen. 
Marriage*1924Elizabeth Gladys Brennan married Thomas Edridge Yockney, son of Horace Augustus Yockney and Martha Irene Whitehouse, in 1924. 
Death*10 June 1996Elizabeth Gladys Brennan died on 10 June 1996 at Auckland at age 95; Death Notice in NZ Herald 11 June 1996:
Yockney, Elizabeth Gladys (nee Brennan) on Monday June 10 1996 ( peacefully) at Mercy Parklands in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Edridge, cherished mother and dearest friend of Moira and Sid Paul, Lois Gerbic, Valerie and Les Anderson (Sydney), Elaine (USA), Bryan and Ann Marie Yockney. Treasured nana of Nigel, Sheryn, Jayne and Carolyn (Sydney) and Mark and great nana of William and Fletcher.
Treasured memories. May she rest in peace. May perpetual life shine upon her. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Michael's Church, 6 Beatrice Road, Remuera at 10.30 a.m. followed by interment at Mangere Lawn Cemetery. Our sincere appreciation and gratitude to the staff at Mercy Parklands for their loving and dedicated care during the past year. (Davis Funeral Services).2 
Education*1910She was educated in 1910 at St Josephs Convent School, Onehunga, Auckland, New Zealand. 
Education1915She was educated in 1915 at Onehunga Public School, Onehunga, Auckland, New Zealand; Left school in 1915 in Std 6. 

Family

 Thomas Edridge Yockney b. 1902, d. 13 August 1991
Children 1.Cecily Lois Yockney+ b. 1929, d. 2008
 2.Bryan Rex Yockney+ b. 15 May 1942, d. 10 Nov 1999

Last Edited 16 Feb 2008

Citations

  1. [S57] Letter, unknown author to Jane Jones, 9 March 1983.
  2. [S49] Family Group Sheet, Information provided by Moira Paul on group sheet for Brennan Reunion 2007.

Ellen Brennan

b. February 1822
Ellen Brennan|b. Feb 1822|p18.htm#i376|Hugh Brennan|d. 17 Aug 1828|p18.htm#i374||||||||||||||||

Father Hugh Brennan d. 17 Aug 1828

Baptism*February 1822Ellen Brennan was baptized in February 1822 at Kilbeggan Parish Church, Kilbeggan, Westmeath, Ireland. 
She was the daughter of Hugh Brennan. 

Last Edited 18 Nov 2000

Ellen Brennan

b. 10 June 1853, d. 31 May 1921
Ellen Brennan|b. 10 Jun 1853\nd. 31 May 1921|p18.htm#i7328|Michael Brennan|b. c 1809\nd. 27 Sep 1887|p19.htm#i7326|Mary Furlong|b. c 1813\nd. 14 Feb 1890|p33.htm#i7327|||||||||||||

Father Michael Brennan b. c 1809, d. 27 Sep 1887
Mother Mary Furlong b. c 1813, d. 14 Feb 1890

Birth*10 June 1853Ellen Brennan was born on 10 June 1853 at Onehunga. 
She was the daughter of Michael Brennan and Mary Furlong. 
Marriage*1880Ellen Brennan married Nathaniel Randell in 1880 at Onehunga. 
Death*31 May 1921Ellen Brennan died on 31 May 1921 at Auckland, New Zealand, at age 67. 

Family

 Nathaniel Randell b. 1850, d. 10 January 1915
Children 1.Lawton Randell b. 20 Oct 1880, d. 22 Feb 1948
 2.Honorina Mary Randell b. 1 Jul 1882, d. 25 Dec 1901
 3.Leon Randell+ b. 1884, d. 23 Apr 1958
 4.Coralie Randell+ b. 4 Jun 1887, d. 9 Jan 1964
 5.Freda Randell b. 1888, d. 21 Jun 1951
 6.Darcy Prestige Randell+ b. 1890, d. 15 May 1957
 7.Berenice Randell b. 19 Nov 1893, d. 26 Dec 1962

Last Edited 4 Jul 2012

Ellen Brennan

b. circa 1828, d. 7 December 1901

Birth*circa 1828Ellen Brennan was born circa 1828 at Westmeath, Ireland. 
Marriage*30 January 1855She married John Allen on 30 January 1855 at Roman Catholic Church, Onehunga, Auckland; Details:
John Allen, bachelor, 48, shoemaker of Onehunga. In New Zealand for 8 years
Ellen Brennan, spinster, 25 of Onehunga. In New Zealand for 4 months.
At Roman Catholic Church, Onehunga
Witnesses were Richard Twamley and Ellen Hutchinson. 
Death*7 December 1901Ellen Brennan died on 7 December 1901 at Onehunga, Auckland; aged recorded as 85. 
Emigration*26 October 1854She emigrated on 26 October 1854; Ellen Brennan arrived in Auckland aboard the SS Gypsy from London on 26 October 1854. No other Brennans on board the ship. Age recorded as 29. 
Address*1893 As of 1893, Ellen Brennan lived at Church Street, Onehunga.1 

Family

 John Allen b. circa 1806, d. 24 May 1882
Child 1.Robert Joseph Allen b. 24 Sep 1865

Last Edited 17 Mar 2012

Citations

  1. [S486] NZ society of Genealogists, NZSG Index, Womens Suffrage Electoral Roll.

Eloise (Ella) Brennan

b. 1900, d. 7 October 1983
Eloise (Ella) Brennan|b. 1900\nd. 7 Oct 1983|p18.htm#i71|John Francis Brennan|b. 29 Oct 1870\nd. 1 Apr 1949|p18.htm#i59|Lillian Maria Goldsbury|b. 1 Jul 1874\nd. 21 Jun 1955|p34.htm#i69|John Brennan|b. 11 Mar 1846\nd. 21 Aug 1911|p18.htm#i51|Delia Higgins|b. 1848\nd. 25 Jul 1930|p40.htm#i58|||||||

  

Charts Descendants of William Higgins
Brennan Descendant Chart

Father John Francis Brennan b. 29 Oct 1870, d. 1 Apr 1949
Mother Lillian Maria Goldsbury b. 1 Jul 1874, d. 21 Jun 1955

Baptism*1900Eloise (Ella) Brennan was baptized in 1900 at Church of the Assumption, Onehunga.1 
She was the daughter of John Francis Brennan and Lillian Maria Goldsbury. 
Marriage*1947Eloise (Ella) Brennan married Sidney Wiltshire in 1947.2 
Death*7 October 1983Eloise (Ella) Brennan died on 7 October 1983; Buried at Paraparaumu Cemetery. 

Family

 Sidney Wiltshire d. 1975

Last Edited 11 Nov 2012

Citations

  1. [S19] Baptisms 1850-1958; Marriages 1851-1967; Burials 1851-1916, 1932-1949, Church of the Assumption, Onehunga.
  2. [S17] Family Tree of John Francis Brennan.

Emily Josephine Brennan

b. 1913, d. 19 April 1997
Emily Josephine Brennan|b. 1913\nd. 19 Apr 1997|p18.htm#i226|John Brennan|b. 1 Jan 1882\nd. 7 Jun 1941|p18.htm#i209|Mary Ellen Louisa (Nellie) Peterson|b. 1879\nd. 15 Aug 1963|p64.htm#i223|Michael Brennan|b. 20 Apr 1842\nd. 22 Sep 1887|p19.htm#i206|Mary Sullivan|b. c 19 Feb 1853\nd. 14 Jul 1921|p90.htm#i207|||||||

  
Goodwin,Josephine (Josie) nee Brennan

Charts Brennan Descendant Chart

Father John Brennan b. 1 Jan 1882, d. 7 Jun 1941
Mother Mary Ellen Louisa (Nellie) Peterson b. 1879, d. 15 Aug 1963

Birth*1913Emily Josephine Brennan was born in 1913 at Paeroa.1 
She was the daughter of John Brennan and Mary Ellen Louisa (Nellie) Peterson. 
Marriage*1950Emily Josephine Brennan married James Gerald Goodwin in 1950. 
Death*19 April 1997Emily Josephine Brennan died on 19 April 1997 at Wanganui. 
Note*She last known address 10 Nottingham Ave, Palmerston North. 

Family

 James Gerald Goodwin b. circa 1913, d. 20 August 1985

Last Edited 10 Apr 2007

Citations

  1. [S65] Paeroa - Index to Roman Catholic Sacramental Register, Baptisms, Marriages & Burials,1848 - 1984.

Emma Sarah Cecilia Brennan

b. 25 January 1886, d. 16 August 1961
Emma Sarah Cecilia Brennan|b. 25 Jan 1886\nd. 16 Aug 1961|p18.htm#i212|Michael Brennan|b. 20 Apr 1842\nd. 22 Sep 1887|p19.htm#i206|Mary Sullivan|b. c 19 Feb 1853\nd. 14 Jul 1921|p90.htm#i207|John Brennan|b. 12 Nov 1819\nd. 23 May 1870|p18.htm#i384|Bridget Looram|b. c 1823\nd. 18 Sep 1903|p52.htm#i49|Daniel Sullivan|b. 10 Dec 1818\nd. 29 Oct 1887|p90.htm#i855|Bridget Barry|b. 1817\nd. 1901|p7.htm#i856|

  
Mortimer, Emma Sarah nee Brennan

Charts Brennan Descendant Chart

Father Michael Brennan b. 20 Apr 1842, d. 22 Sep 1887
Mother Mary Sullivan b. c 19 Feb 1853, d. 14 Jul 1921

Birth*25 January 1886Emma Sarah Cecilia Brennan was born on 25 January 1886. 
She was the daughter of Michael Brennan and Mary Sullivan. 
Marriage*7 June 1910Emma Sarah Cecilia Brennan married Thomas William Mortimer on 7 June 1910 at Church of Assumption, Onehunga, Auckland, New Zealand; On March 16th, 1910, at the Roman Catholic Church, Onehunga,by the Rev. Father Mahoney, Thomas William Mortimer, eldest son of Thomas Mortimer, Ellerslie, to Emma Saraih Cecilia Brennan, youngest daughter of Mrs. M Brennan, Onehunga. Southland papers please copy. Auckland Star, 7 June 1910. 
Death*16 August 1961Emma Sarah Cecilia Brennan died on 16 August 1961 at age 75. 
Note*She Address: 40 Middleton Road, Remuera. 
Address*1914 As of 1914, Emma Sarah Cecilia Brennan lived at New Lynn, Auckland.1 

Family

 Thomas William Mortimer b. 29 August 1876, d. 23 July 1956
Children 1.Phyllis Edna Mortimer b. 1911, d. 17 May 1974
 2.Sophia Cecilia Mortimer b. 1915, d. 25 Jan 1977

Last Edited 11 May 2012

Citations

  1. [S59] NZ Electoral Roll, 1914, Eden Supplementary Roll.

Eric John Brennan

b. 22 June 1911, d. 27 March 1989
Eric John Brennan|b. 22 Jun 1911\nd. 27 Mar 1989|p18.htm#i84|William Patrick Brennan|b. 17 Mar 1880\nd. 7 Jun 1960|p19.htm#i63|Emily (Emmie) Johnson|b. 1880\nd. 12 Jan 1954|p47.htm#i83|John Brennan|b. 11 Mar 1846\nd. 21 Aug 1911|p18.htm#i51|Delia Higgins|b. 1848\nd. 25 Jul 1930|p40.htm#i58|||||||

  
Brennan, Eric John

Charts Descendants of William Higgins
Brennan Descendant Chart

Father William Patrick Brennan b. 17 Mar 1880, d. 7 Jun 1960
Mother Emily (Emmie) Johnson b. 1880, d. 12 Jan 1954

Birth*22 June 1911Eric John Brennan was born on 22 June 1911 at Kakahi.1 
He was the son of William Patrick Brennan and Emily (Emmie) Johnson. 
Death*27 March 1989Eric John Brennan died on 27 March 1989 at Kaitaia at age 77; Buried at Kaitaia Cemetery in the Returned Servicemens Section. 
Milit-Beg*1943He began military service in 1943 From The NZ Roll of Honour 1845-1995 page 185 -

Brennan, Trooper Eric John MM 1944, 1939 - 1945 Star, Italy Star, 1939-45 War Medal, NZ War Service Medal. Born Kakahi 22 June 1911. Military Service: 18 NZ Armoured Regiment, NZ Armoured Corps. Citation for the MM: 'On 18 December 1943 Trooper Brennan drove his tank in the advance on Arielli, Italy, under heavy shell and mortar fire. When his tank reached the outskirts of the village it was hit five times with armour piercing shells and although the shells did not pierce the armour the tank was seriously disabled, having the traversing gear damaged and the gun put out of action. A shell struck the cupola ring and decapitated the commander, and as it appeared the tank might burst into flames the crew abandoned it. After reaching comparative safety at some 1000 yards distance it was decided that the tank was not aflame and Trooper Brennan voluntarily returned to it under shell, mortar and small arms fire, managed with difficulty to start it and drove it back out of action. He then went forward into the same fire on foot and assisted a wounded comrade back. His gallant action under very heavy fire not only helped to save the life of a wounded man but prevented the loss of valuable equipment and documents which otherwise might have fallen into enemy hands.' London Gazette 6 April 1944. 

Last Edited 1 May 2007

Citations

  1. [S22] The Official History of New Zealand in the Second World War 1939-1945, Joseph F Cody Historical Publications Branch, Internal Affairs Dept, Wellington, 1961, Chapter 28.

Fenton Gregory Brennan1

b. 1897, d. 28 February 1898
Fenton Gregory Brennan|b. 1897\nd. 28 Feb 1898|p18.htm#i728|Joseph Brennan|b. 16 Nov 1851\nd. 27 Jun 1933|p18.htm#i53|Mary Keehan|b. c 1860\nd. 27 Jun 1903|p48.htm#i289|John Brennan|b. 12 Nov 1819\nd. 23 May 1870|p18.htm#i384|Bridget Looram|b. c 1823\nd. 18 Sep 1903|p52.htm#i49|Fergus Keehan|b. c 1837\nd. 2 May 1893|p48.htm#i845|Ann O'Neill|b. c 1836\nd. 18 Apr 1917|p60.htm#i846|

Charts Brennan Descendant Chart

Father Joseph Brennan b. 16 Nov 1851, d. 27 Jun 1933
Mother Mary Keehan b. c 1860, d. 27 Jun 1903

Baptism*1897Fenton Gregory Brennan was baptized in 1897 at Onehunga.1 
He was the son of Joseph Brennan and Mary Keehan. 
Death*28 February 1898Fenton Gregory Brennan died on 28 February 1898 at Onehunga.1 

Last Edited 25 Jun 2006

Citations

  1. [S19] Baptisms 1850-1958; Marriages 1851-1967; Burials 1851-1916, 1932-1949, Church of the Assumption, Onehunga.

Fergus John Brennan

b. 13 April 1926, d. 13 April 1998
Fergus John Brennan|b. 13 Apr 1926\nd. 13 Apr 1998|p18.htm#i369|John Raphael Brennan|b. 15 Dec 1883\nd. 10 Apr 1957|p18.htm#i290||||Joseph Brennan|b. 16 Nov 1851\nd. 27 Jun 1933|p18.htm#i53|Mary Keehan|b. c 1860\nd. 27 Jun 1903|p48.htm#i289|||||||

  
Brennan, Fergus John

Father John Raphael Brennan b. 15 Dec 1883, d. 10 Apr 1957

Birth*13 April 1926Fergus John Brennan was born on 13 April 1926 at Petone. 
He was the son of John Raphael Brennan. 
Death*13 April 1998Fergus John Brennan died on 13 April 1998 at Lower Hutt at age 72.1 

Last Edited 17 May 2007

Citations

  1. [S49] Family Group Sheet, Provided by Kevin Brennan.

Fergus Raphael Brennan1

b. 1885, d. 19 May 1954
Fergus Raphael Brennan|b. 1885\nd. 19 May 1954|p18.htm#i292|Joseph Brennan|b. 16 Nov 1851\nd. 27 Jun 1933|p18.htm#i53|Mary Keehan|b. c 1860\nd. 27 Jun 1903|p48.htm#i289|John Brennan|b. 12 Nov 1819\nd. 23 May 1870|p18.htm#i384|Bridget Looram|b. c 1823\nd. 18 Sep 1903|p52.htm#i49|Fergus Keehan|b. c 1837\nd. 2 May 1893|p48.htm#i845|Ann O'Neill|b. c 1836\nd. 18 Apr 1917|p60.htm#i846|

Charts Brennan Descendant Chart

Father Joseph Brennan b. 16 Nov 1851, d. 27 Jun 1933
Mother Mary Keehan b. c 1860, d. 27 Jun 1903

Birth*1885Fergus Raphael Brennan was born in 1885 at Onehunga.2 
He was the son of Joseph Brennan and Mary Keehan. 
Marriage*Fergus Raphael Brennan married an unknown person ; Unmarried. 
Death*19 May 1954He died on 19 May 1954 at Auckland, Auckland Public Hospital; Arterosclerosis
Gangrene of toes.1 
Burial*22 May 1954He was buried on 22 May 1954 at Onehunga, Waikaraka Park; Inscription: Great War Veteran 38481 Private F.R. Brennan, Rifle Brigade died 19 May 1954. NZEF.3 
Occupation*1954He was General Labourer in 1954. 

Last Edited 12 May 2007

Citations

  1. [S69] Copy of death certificate held.
  2. [S19] Baptisms 1850-1958; Marriages 1851-1967; Burials 1851-1916, 1932-1949, Church of the Assumption, Onehunga.
  3. [S14] Cemetery Holdings, Auckland Central Library.

Fergus Raymond Brennan

b. 21 June 1912, d. 19 November 1974
Fergus Raymond Brennan|b. 21 Jun 1912\nd. 19 Nov 1974|p18.htm#i439||||Gertrude Mary Brennan|b. 19 Sep 1893\nd. 19 Dec 1975|p18.htm#i346|||||||Joseph Brennan|b. 16 Nov 1851\nd. 27 Jun 1933|p18.htm#i53|Mary Keehan|b. c 1860\nd. 27 Jun 1903|p48.htm#i289|

  
Brennan Fergus

Charts Brennan Descendant Chart

Mother Gertrude Mary Brennan b. 19 Sep 1893, d. 19 Dec 1975

Birth*21 June 1912Fergus Raymond Brennan was born on 21 June 1912 at Onehunga, Auckland. 
He was the son of Gertrude Mary Brennan. 
Marriage*1 February 1941Fergus Raymond Brennan married Olive Hylda Westhead, daughter of Herbert Westhead and Victoria May Murray, on 1 February 1941 at Waiuku. 
Death*19 November 1974Fergus Raymond Brennan died on 19 November 1974 at Ngatea at age 62.1 
Occupation*He was Groundsman. 

Family

 Olive Hylda Westhead b. 4 May 1921, d. 8 March 2004
Child 1.Wendy May Brennan b. 6 Jan 1943, d. 7 Jan 1943

Last Edited 29 Apr 2007

Citations

  1. [S16] NZSG Index - Version 4.0. Undertakers Record - Twentymans.

Florence Brennan

b. 31 December 1889, d. 9 December 1948
Florence Brennan|b. 31 Dec 1889\nd. 9 Dec 1948|p18.htm#i68|John Brennan|b. 11 Mar 1846\nd. 21 Aug 1911|p18.htm#i51|Delia Higgins|b. 1848\nd. 25 Jul 1930|p40.htm#i58|John Brennan|b. 12 Nov 1819\nd. 23 May 1870|p18.htm#i384|Bridget Looram|b. c 1823\nd. 18 Sep 1903|p52.htm#i49|William Higgins|b. c 1806\nd. 3 Jul 1874|p40.htm#i1|Margaret Crampton|b. c 1824\nd. 21 Jan 1916|p24.htm#i2|

  
Cummings Florence nee Brennan

Charts Descendants of William Higgins
Brennan Descendant Chart

Father John Brennan b. 11 Mar 1846, d. 21 Aug 1911
Mother Delia Higgins b. 1848, d. 25 Jul 1930

Birth*31 December 1889Florence Brennan was born on 31 December 1889 at Onehunga. 
She was the daughter of John Brennan and Delia Higgins. 
Marriage*27 September 1915Florence Brennan married Archibald Buchan Cumming on 27 September 1915 at Church of the Assumption, Onehunga. 
Death*9 December 1948Florence Brennan died on 9 December 1948 at Onehunga, Auckland, at age 58. 
Probate*19 January 1949Her estate was probated on 19 January 1949; Florence's Will was probated in the Wellington Court on 19 January 1949.1 

Family

 Archibald Buchan Cumming b. 18 May 1890, d. 26 April 1973
Child 1.John Wilson Cumming+ b. 12 Oct 1925, d. 3 Oct 1982

Last Edited 21 Apr 2007

Citations

  1. [S16] NZSG Index - Version 4.0. Probate Record: Archives Reference: AAOM 6031 0054/49.

Francis Allen Henry (Pat) Brennan

b. 17 November 1928, d. 5 March 2006
Francis Allen Henry (Pat) Brennan|b. 17 Nov 1928\nd. 5 Mar 2006|p18.htm#i235|Francis Michael Brennan|b. 14 Sep 1895\nd. 24 Mar 1960|p18.htm#i233|Elizabeth Sarah Simmons|b. 25 Sep 1895\nd. 7 Aug 1963|p84.htm#i234|James Brennan|b. 19 May 1849\nd. 29 Jul 1937|p18.htm#i52|Mary B. McMahon|b. c 1861\nd. 26 Dec 1931|p55.htm#i232|Charles H. Simmons|b. 1866\nd. 22 Dec 1933|p84.htm#i7257|Elizabeth Murdoch|b. 8 Nov 1865\nd. 3 Feb 1931|p58.htm#i1115|

  
Brennan, Francis Allen Henry

Charts Brennan Descendant Chart

Father Francis Michael Brennan b. 14 Sep 1895, d. 24 Mar 1960
Mother Elizabeth Sarah Simmons b. 25 Sep 1895, d. 7 Aug 1963

Birth*17 November 1928Francis Allen Henry (Pat) Brennan was born on 17 November 1928 at Onehunga, Auckland. 
He was the son of Francis Michael Brennan and Elizabeth Sarah Simmons. 
Death*5 March 2006Francis Allen Henry (Pat) Brennan died on 5 March 2006 at Rotorua, New Zealand, at age 77.1 
Occupation*1960He was (an unknown value) in 1960 at Taxi driver. 

Last Edited 4 Jun 2007

Citations

  1. [S32] NZ Herald: Death Notices, Published 7 March 2006 - Francis A H (Patrick). On 5 March 2006 at his home in Rotorua. Dearly loved husband of Gail. Much loved father and fatherinlaw of Len and Marta, Bernadette and David, and 'pops' to his treasured Lilli. His entire funeral service will be held in the Eastern Suburbs Chapel of the Morrison Funeral Home, 79 Line Road, Glen Innes on Thursday March 9, 2006 at 3pm.

Francis Michael Brennan

b. 14 September 1895, d. 24 March 1960
Francis Michael Brennan|b. 14 Sep 1895\nd. 24 Mar 1960|p18.htm#i233|James Brennan|b. 19 May 1849\nd. 29 Jul 1937|p18.htm#i52|Mary Boylan McMahon|b. c 1861\nd. 26 Dec 1931|p55.htm#i232|John Brennan|b. 12 Nov 1819\nd. 23 May 1870|p18.htm#i384|Bridget Looram|b. c 1823\nd. 18 Sep 1903|p52.htm#i49|Francis McMahon||p55.htm#i1113||||

  
Brennan, Francis Michael - 1921

Charts Brennan Descendant Chart

Father James Brennan b. 19 May 1849, d. 29 Jul 1937
Mother Mary Boylan McMahon b. c 1861, d. 26 Dec 1931

Birth*14 September 1895Francis Michael Brennan was born on 14 September 1895 at Okoroire. 
He was the son of James Brennan and Mary Boylan McMahon. 
Marriage*2 February 1921Francis Michael Brennan married Elizabeth Sarah Simmons, daughter of Charles Henry Simmons and Elizabeth Murdoch, on 2 February 1921.1 
Death*24 March 1960Francis Michael Brennan died on 24 March 1960 at age 64; Buried at Mangere Lawn Cemetery.2 
Milit-Beg*He began military service Francis saw service in the First World War. His army number was 41715. 
Occupation*1919He was Telegraph Cadet in 1919. 

Family

 Elizabeth Sarah Simmons b. 25 September 1895, d. 7 August 1963
Children 1.Leonard James Brennan b. 10 Nov 1921, d. 26 Sep 1944
 2.Margaret Elizabeth (Peggy) Brennan+ b. 27 Aug 1925, d. 6 Oct 2008
 3.Francis Allen Henry (Pat) Brennan+ b. 17 Nov 1928, d. 5 Mar 2006

Last Edited 25 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S16] NZSG Index - Version 4.0. NZSG Matching Bride & Grooms Collection.
  2. [S69] Copy of death certificate held.

Francis Thomas (Frank) Brennan

b. 23 August 1897, d. 15 May 1967
Francis Thomas (Frank) Brennan|b. 23 Aug 1897\nd. 15 May 1967|p18.htm#i305|Matthew Brennan|b. 12 Jul 1856\nd. 2 Jun 1925|p19.htm#i55|Ellen Breen|b. 12 Dec 1864\nd. 8 Jun 1925|p17.htm#i295|John Brennan|b. 12 Nov 1819\nd. 23 May 1870|p18.htm#i384|Bridget Looram|b. c 1823\nd. 18 Sep 1903|p52.htm#i49|||||||

  
Brennan, Francis Thomas

Charts Brennan Descendant Chart

Father Matthew Brennan b. 12 Jul 1856, d. 2 Jun 1925
Mother Ellen Breen b. 12 Dec 1864, d. 8 Jun 1925

Birth*23 August 1897Francis Thomas (Frank) Brennan was born on 23 August 1897 at Onehunga, Auckland.1 
He was the son of Matthew Brennan and Ellen Breen. 
Marriage*13 November 1923Francis Thomas (Frank) Brennan married Ann Simmons, daughter of Charles Henry Simmons and Elizabeth Murdoch, on 13 November 1923 at Church of Assumption, Onehunga, Auckland.2,3 
Death*15 May 1967Francis Thomas (Frank) Brennan died on 15 May 1967 at Auckland at age 69; Death notice:
Brennan, Francis Thomas Murdered on 15/5/1967 husband of Ann, father of Colin, Raymond, Neville, Gabrielle and the late Mary.4 

Family

 Ann Simmons b. 28 November 1899, d. 19 December 1978
Children 1.Raymond Stephen Joseph Brennan b. 18 Mar 1926, d. 15 Jun 2007
 2.Mary Patricia Brennan b. 16 Mar 1934, d. 17 Mar 1934

Last Edited 21 Apr 2007

Citations

  1. [S63] Heather M Murdoch-Hall, The Murdochs are Here!: Page 96.
  2. [S19] Baptisms 1850-1958; Marriages 1851-1967; Burials 1851-1916, 1932-1949, Church of the Assumption, Onehunga.
  3. [S63] Heather M Murdoch-Hall, The Murdochs are Here!
  4. [S56] Cemetery Records - North Shore, available online at www.northshorecity.govt.nz.

Gertrude Mary Brennan

b. 19 September 1893, d. 19 December 1975
Gertrude Mary Brennan|b. 19 Sep 1893\nd. 19 Dec 1975|p18.htm#i346|Joseph Brennan|b. 16 Nov 1851\nd. 27 Jun 1933|p18.htm#i53|Mary Keehan|b. c 1860\nd. 27 Jun 1903|p48.htm#i289|John Brennan|b. 12 Nov 1819\nd. 23 May 1870|p18.htm#i384|Bridget Looram|b. c 1823\nd. 18 Sep 1903|p52.htm#i49|Fergus Keehan|b. c 1837\nd. 2 May 1893|p48.htm#i845|Ann O'Neill|b. c 1836\nd. 18 Apr 1917|p60.htm#i846|

  
Westhead, Gertrude Marynee Brennan

Charts Brennan Descendant Chart

Father Joseph Brennan b. 16 Nov 1851, d. 27 Jun 1933
Mother Mary Keehan b. c 1860, d. 27 Jun 1903

Birth*19 September 1893Gertrude Mary Brennan was born on 19 September 1893 at Onehunga. 
She was the daughter of Joseph Brennan and Mary Keehan. 
Marriage*4 August 1916Gertrude Mary Brennan married James Westhead on 4 August 1916. 
Death*19 December 1975Gertrude Mary Brennan died on 19 December 1975 at age 82; Buried Waipipi Cemetery.1 
Will*23 November 1970She left a will on 23 November 1970; Gertrude made her Will on 23 November 1970. The executor of the Will was her son Gordon Westhead. She bequeathed:
1. Her personal chattels to her daughter Sylvia Dugdale
2. $600 to her son Henry Joseph Westhead of Auckland, carrier
3. $600 to her brother Fergus Brennan of Ngatea, caretaker
4. The remainder of her estate to her son Gordon Westhead.2 

Family 1

 
Child 1.Fergus Raymond Brennan+ b. 21 Jun 1912, d. 19 Nov 1974

Family 2

 James Westhead b. 3 September 1889, d. 12 May 1952
Children 1.Sylvia Mary Westhead+ b. 2 May 1917, d. 22 Jun 1984
 2.Henry Joseph Westhead+ b. 9 Sep 1918, d. 26 Jan 1979
 3.Francis James (Jim) Westhead b. 13 Jul 1920, d. 14 Jul 1965
 4.Gordon Westhead b. 28 Oct 1921, d. 29 Nov 1995

Last Edited 6 May 2007

Citations

  1. [S53] Cemetery Records, Franklin County Council "unknown cd."
  2. [S37] Will of Gertrude Westhead, BBAE 1570 0295/76. National Archives, Auckland.

Hazel Kathleen Brennan

b. 13 April 1890, d. 15 June 1943
Hazel Kathleen Brennan|b. 13 Apr 1890\nd. 15 Jun 1943|p18.htm#i683|Joseph Brennan|b. 16 Nov 1851\nd. 27 Jun 1933|p18.htm#i53|Mary Keehan|b. c 1860\nd. 27 Jun 1903|p48.htm#i289|John Brennan|b. 12 Nov 1819\nd. 23 May 1870|p18.htm#i384|Bridget Looram|b. c 1823\nd. 18 Sep 1903|p52.htm#i49|Fergus Keehan|b. c 1837\nd. 2 May 1893|p48.htm#i845|Ann O'Neill|b. c 1836\nd. 18 Apr 1917|p60.htm#i846|

  
Gribble,Hazel nee Brennan

Charts Brennan Descendant Chart

Father Joseph Brennan b. 16 Nov 1851, d. 27 Jun 1933
Mother Mary Keehan b. c 1860, d. 27 Jun 1903

Birth*13 April 1890Hazel Kathleen Brennan was born on 13 April 1890 at Onehunga. 
She was the daughter of Joseph Brennan and Mary Keehan. 
Marriage*4 July 1914Hazel Kathleen Brennan married John William Gribble on 4 July 1914 at Auckland. 
Death*15 June 1943Hazel Kathleen Brennan died on 15 June 1943 at age 53; Headstone at Waikaraka Park reads Gribble, John William aged 78yrs. Died 14 Dec 1960. Hazel Kathleen aged 53 years.Died 15 June 1943. Joyce Dalton aged 9mths died 1 August 1917. RIP.
Address*1914 As of 1914, Hazel Kathleen Brennan lived at 32 Rocklands Road, Balmoral, Auckland.1 

Family

 John William Gribble b. 9 November 1882, d. 14 December 1960
Children 1.Leicester Raymond Gribble+ b. 27 May 1915, d. 11 Jul 2000
 2.Joyce Dalton Gribble2 b. 1916, d. 1 Aug 1917
 3.John Desmond Gribble+ b. 19 Nov 1919, d. 28 Nov 2005

Last Edited 17 Mar 2012

Citations

  1. [S59] NZ Electoral Roll, 1914, Eden Supplementary Roll.
  2. [S47] Monumental Inscription, "Joyce Gribble."

Hugh Brennan1

d. 17 August 1828

Death*17 August 1828Hugh Brennan died on 17 August 1828 at Kilbeggan, Westmeath, Ireland; age not recorded.
Buried in Kilbeggan Churchyard.1 

Family

 
Children 1.Michael Brennan b. 11 Feb 1810
 2.John Brennan+ b. 12 Nov 1819, d. 23 May 1870
 3.Ellen Brennan b. Feb 1822
 4.Rose Brennan b. Dec 1827

Last Edited 22 Aug 2012

Citations

  1. [S25] Kilbeggan Parish Church Register Dun na Si Heritage & Genealogical Centre.

Ivy Cecilia Brennan

b. 1915, d. 23 June 1970
Ivy Cecilia Brennan|b. 1915\nd. 23 Jun 1970|p18.htm#i227|John Brennan|b. 1 Jan 1882\nd. 7 Jun 1941|p18.htm#i209|Mary Ellen Louisa (Nellie) Peterson|b. 1879\nd. 15 Aug 1963|p64.htm#i223|Michael Brennan|b. 20 Apr 1842\nd. 22 Sep 1887|p19.htm#i206|Mary Sullivan|b. c 19 Feb 1853\nd. 14 Jul 1921|p90.htm#i207|||||||

  
McCormick Ivy Cecilia nee Brennan

Charts Brennan Descendant Chart

Father John Brennan b. 1 Jan 1882, d. 7 Jun 1941
Mother Mary Ellen Louisa (Nellie) Peterson b. 1879, d. 15 Aug 1963

Birth*1915Ivy Cecilia Brennan was born in 1915. 
She was the daughter of John Brennan and Mary Ellen Louisa (Nellie) Peterson. 
Marriage*1943Ivy Cecilia Brennan married Hugh McCormick in 1943 at St Marys Catholic Church, Paeroa.1 
Death*23 June 1970Ivy Cecilia Brennan died on 23 June 1970 at Paeroa; Death Notice in NZ Herald 27 June 1970: McCormick, Ivy Cecelia. On June 23 1970, at Thames Hospital, dearly loved wife of Hugh McCormick of 68 Puke Road, Paeroa and loved mother of Paull, RIP. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Mary's Church, Paeroa at 11.00 am today(Thursday) funeral then leaving for Paeroa Cemetery.2 

Family

 Hugh McCormick b. 1906, d. 6 May 1981

Last Edited 10 Apr 2007

Citations

  1. [S65] Paeroa - Index to Roman Catholic Sacramental Register, Baptisms, Marriages & Burials,1848 - 1984.
  2. [S30] Cemetery Records - Hauraki District. http://www.hauraki-dc.govt.nz/services/Cemeteries/….

Jack Stephen (Digger) Brennan

b. 18 July 1918, d. 21 August 1940
Jack Stephen (Digger) Brennan|b. 18 Jul 1918\nd. 21 Aug 1940|p18.htm#i303|John Matthew Brennan|b. 30 May 1891\nd. 12 Jun 1949|p18.htm#i301|Emily Olive Rosser|b. 1894\nd. 29 Sep 1964|p68.htm#i302|Matthew Brennan|b. 12 Jul 1856\nd. 2 Jun 1925|p19.htm#i55|Ellen Breen|b. 12 Dec 1864\nd. 8 Jun 1925|p17.htm#i295|||||||

  
Brennan, Jack Stephen

Charts Brennan Descendant Chart

Father John Matthew Brennan b. 30 May 1891, d. 12 Jun 1949
Mother Emily Olive Rosser b. 1894, d. 29 Sep 1964

Birth*18 July 1918Jack Stephen (Digger) Brennan was born on 18 July 1918 at Auckland.1 
He was the son of John Matthew Brennan and Emily Olive Rosser. 
Death*21 August 1940Jack Stephen (Digger) Brennan died on 21 August 1940 at Ford, Sussex, England, at age 22; While on flarepath duty Sergeant Brennan was struck by a Blenheim bomber coming into land at Ford, Sussex. Jack is buried in the Wittering Churchyard Cemetery, Lincolnshire. Grave Reference: C 8

FAMILY RECORD
Mr. Arthur Rosser, who is the grandfather of Sergeant J. S. Brennan, of the R.A.F., who was yesterday reported killed as the result of an air accident in England, ie in the proud position of having two other members of the family serving with the fighting services. They are Captain A. G. Hood and Sergeant K. F. Hood, both grandsons of Mr. Rosser, serving with the First Echelon abroad.
Auckland Star, 24 August 1940, page 7. 
Obituary23 August 1940Obituary of AIR ACCIDENT.

AUCKLANDER'S DEATH.

SERGEANT J. S. BRENNAN. Cabled advice has been received by Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Brennan, of 7 Bennett Sheet, Mount Albert, that their son, Sergeant Jack Steven ('"Digger") Brennan, of the Royal Air Force, was killed accidentally during the landing of an aircraft on Wednesday. He was aged 22.

Born in Auckland, Sergeant Brennan was educated at the Grey Lynn primary school and the Mount Albert Grammar School. After leaving, school he joined the staff of the Regent Clothing Company, Airedale Street.

Volunteering for the R.A.F. soon after the commencement of the war, Sergeant Brennan left for England on March 23, after completing training at Palmerston North. Sergeant Brennan was a member of the Grey Lynn Soccer Club's first-grade team and was a member of the Ngatira Tennis CJub. He was a nephew of Mr. Arthur Rosser, well known in connection with the Labour union movement.

Auckland Star, 23 August 1940, page 8. 
Occupation*between 1934 and 1940He was Clothes cutter between 1934 and 1940 at Regent Clothing Company, Auckland. 
Milit-Beg*1940He began military service in 1940 Jack enlisted with the Royal NZ Air Force. His first rank ws that of Air Gunner. He trained at the Air Observers' School at Ohakea. He left NZ for England on 23 March 1940 for active service aboard the SS Akaroa. The last unit he served with was the 23 Squadron. He was a Sergeant at the time of his death.
His serial number was NZ3911875. He was awarded the Air Gunner's Badge and the Battle of Britain Clasp. 
Criminal11*7 October 1944He was Memorial Trophies last season the Auckland association received a handsome donation for a trophy for a post-war competition with which to perpetuate the memory of J. D. Mitchell. This action has now been followed by the presentation to the Ngatira Tennis Club of a trophy any tennis player would be proud to win. This is the "Digger Brennan Memorial," which will perpetuate the memory of the son of Mr. J. Brennan, of Mount Albert, who was killed while serving with the Royal Air Force in England in 1940. The memorial, which was made in Auckland, consists of a global replica of the world on a tall pedestal surmounted by an excellent replica of a twin-engined fighter plane, and is fashioned in silver. It will be competed for on a handicap basis by members of the Ngatira Club who have served in the armed forces during the present war. An old boy of the Mount Albert Grammar School, Jack ("Digger") Brennan, was a promising player at Ngatira and he took a prominent part in inter-club competitions. He was killed at the age of 22. He was also known in the Soccer world, being a member of the Y.M.C.A. Club.
Auckland Star, 7 October 1944, page 3 on 7 October 1944. 

Last Edited 5 Jul 2012

Citations

  1. [S15] War record held at Armoury Information Centre, Auckland War Memorial Museum.

James Brennan

b. 19 May 1849, d. 29 July 1937
James Brennan|b. 19 May 1849\nd. 29 Jul 1937|p18.htm#i52|John Brennan|b. 12 Nov 1819\nd. 23 May 1870|p18.htm#i384|Bridget Looram|b. c 1823\nd. 18 Sep 1903|p52.htm#i49|Hugh Brennan|d. 17 Aug 1828|p18.htm#i374||||||||||

Charts Brennan Descendant Chart

Father John Brennan b. 12 Nov 1819, d. 23 May 1870
Mother Bridget Looram b. c 1823, d. 18 Sep 1903

Birth*19 May 1849James Brennan was born on 19 May 1849 at Kilbeggan, Westmeath, Ireland; Sponsors: Peter Daly & Catherine Brennan. 
He was the son of John Brennan and Bridget Looram. 
Marriage*7 August 1892James Brennan married Mary Boylan McMahon, daughter of Francis McMahon, on 7 August 1892 at Church of Assumption, Onehunga, Auckland. 
Death*29 July 1937James Brennan died on 29 July 1937 at Ponsonby, Auckland, at age 88; Death Notice in NZ Herald - Brennan, On 29 July 1937 at St Joseph's Home, Ponsonby, James, late of 182 Church Street, Onehunga aged 85 years. RIP Requiem Mass will be celebrated in the Church of the Assumption at 9 a.m. (tomorrow) prior to interment in the church cemetery.1 
Obituary31 July 1937Obituary of MAN SHOT.

ONEHUNGA INCIDENT. HAPPENING 37 YEARS AGO. VICTIM'S DEATH THIS WEEK.

Onehunga was abruptly awakened from its tranquillity. It was one of the most startling incidents in the peaceful serenity of that suburb. A shot-gun was fired from a house at a resident walking along the road. The man fell to the pavement with his head and chest riddled with shot. The police had the greatest difficulty in bringing the offender to justice- All this happened, not to-day, but 37 years ago. It is the death of one of Onehunga's most respected identities, Mr. James Brennan, which recalls the sensation from its place in haltforgotten memory, for it was he at whom the shots were fired. Mr. Brennan, who died on Thursday, aged 88, was buried tbis morning.

He was born in Ireland and came out to New Zealand before most of the present generation was born, arriving over 60 years ago.
On Sunday, March 11, 1900, Mr. Brennan was walking along the road to his home near the Te Papapa railway station, returning from, morning Mass at the Roman Catholic Church. When he was passing a house at the corner of Arthur and Victoria Streets shots rang out. Mr. Brennan staggered and fell, his neck and face streaming with blood.

Story Told in Court
It was not until April 4 of the same year that the full story was told, when James Donaghy, the resident of the house on the corner, was charged in the Supreme Court with attempted murder. He was found not guilty on a plea of insanity, and was committed to the mental hospital.

And this is the story, as it appeared in the "Star" of March 12: Donaghy who was standing in the doorway of his house, fired at Mr. Brennan with a double-barrelled fowling piece, loaded with No. 4 shot. The pellets entered Brennan's neck and the left side of his face. A young man named Alfred Goldsbury coming along the road, found Brennan with his neck and face covered with blood. Dr. Erson advised Brennan's removal to the hospital. A young woman named Nixon, living in Victoria Street, heard the report of the gun, and on looking up she saw Brennan throw up his hands and fall down. At the same time she saw smoke issuing from the muzzle of the gun that Donaghy held in his hands. Brennan stated that he had given Donaghy no provocation, and had never spoken to him.

Questioning of Donaghy
The next step was the questioning of Donaghy; and that was where the trouble began. When Constable McNamara went to Donaghy's house he found that the latter had locked all the doors, drawn all the blinds, and had barricaded the back door. When the constable demanded admittance, the Star's report continued. Donaghy who was living by himself, shouted out that he would shoot any man who opened the door. Constable McNamara. with the aid of four men. Messrs. Dore, Walker, Williams and Page, then burst open the front door and entered. They found Donaghy standing in the front passage, gun in hand, and he again threatened to shoot the first man who came in. But the constable used guile. asked a young man. named Allen, who was employed at the Onehunga branch of the National Bank, to go round to -the back of the house and enter by a back window. Allen did so and gained admittance unnoticed by Donaghy. Donaghy had raised his gun and was just about to fire at the men in front of him when Allen, coming in at exactly the right moment, pluckily stepped in behind him and seized his arm. Confusion ensued, and in the struggle when the muzzle of the gun was forced in the other direction Constable McNamara rushed in nnd with the Resistance of others secured the man. Just as this was done, Donaghy pulled the trigger. But all the shots went wide and entered the floor.

Delusions of Donaghy
It is said that Donaghy had been under the impression that people wanted to rob him, and that his conduct had been somewhat eccentric for some time, the report continues. Donaghy was removed to the police station, and appeared on March 12 in the Police Court before Dr. W. R. Erson, J.P. The sequel is known. Mr. Brennan recovered from the shock and suffered no ill-effects afterwards.
Since then he had been connected intimately with the Onehunga district, and, indeed, was one of its old identities.
Though aged 88 years, his hair was its natural colour, and he had had scarcely a day's illness in his life. Some 18 months ago he suffered a stroke. A second stroke caused his death.
At the time of the shooting Mr. Brennan was in the employ of the Railway Department, in whose service he remained for many years. In his time he had worked all over the North Island.
For some years he had been living at Te Papapa. He is survived by his two sons, Messrs. A. J. and F. M. Brennan.
Auckland Star, 31 July 1937, page 10. 
Note*He In 1909 Jame's address is given as Church Street, Te Papapa. 
Emigration*31 July 1877He emigrated on 31 July 1877; Mary, 19, Matthew, 20 and James 24 were Colonial Nominated Emigrants who came to New Zealand aboard the Otaki. They left from London on 31 July 1877 arriving 4 November 1877 in Auckland.
Occupation*1900He was Platelayer,NZ Railways in 1900. 

Family

 Mary Boylan McMahon b. circa 1861, d. 26 December 1931
Marriage*7 August 1892He married Mary Boylan McMahon, daughter of Francis McMahon, on 7 August 1892 at Church of Assumption, Onehunga, Auckland. 
Children 1.Allen James Brennan b. 26 Nov 1893, d. 12 Apr 1962
 2.Francis Michael Brennan+ b. 14 Sep 1895, d. 24 Mar 1960
 3.Thomas Brennan b. May 1898, d. 3 Jul 1898

Last Edited 15 Nov 2012

Citations

  1. [S12] Newspaper clippings. 30 July 1936.

James William Brennan

b. 9 December 1877, d. circa 1899
James William Brennan|b. 9 Dec 1877\nd. c 1899|p18.htm#i62|John Brennan|b. 11 Mar 1846\nd. 21 Aug 1911|p18.htm#i51|Delia Higgins|b. 1848\nd. 25 Jul 1930|p40.htm#i58|John Brennan|b. 12 Nov 1819\nd. 23 May 1870|p18.htm#i384|Bridget Looram|b. c 1823\nd. 18 Sep 1903|p52.htm#i49|William Higgins|b. c 1806\nd. 3 Jul 1874|p40.htm#i1|Margaret Crampton|b. c 1824\nd. 21 Jan 1916|p24.htm#i2|

  
Brennan, James William

Charts Descendants of William Higgins
Brennan Descendant Chart

Father John Brennan b. 11 Mar 1846, d. 21 Aug 1911
Mother Delia Higgins b. 1848, d. 25 Jul 1930

Birth*9 December 1877James William Brennan was born on 9 December 1877 at Onehunga. 
He was the son of John Brennan and Delia Higgins. 
Baptism23 December 1877James William Brennan was baptized on 23 December 1877 at Church of the Assumption, Onehunga; Godparents: James Brennan, Maryann Higgins.1 
Death*circa 1899He died circa 1899 at Ongarue; According to James niece June Cumming she was told that James had won a lot of money and that he was the victim of a robbery. The story went that where he was working in Ongarue on the railway there was concrete being poured the day after James was allegedly robbed and killed and that he was buried under the concrete. His body has never been found. 
Note*He Confirmed 1887 Confirmation Name: Vincent
Unmarried
Killed an Ongarue while working on railway. 
Occupation*He was Railway worker. 

Last Edited 17 Jun 2007

Citations

  1. [S19] Baptisms 1850-1958; Marriages 1851-1967; Burials 1851-1916, 1932-1949, Church of the Assumption, Onehunga.

John Brennan

b. 11 March 1846, d. 21 August 1911
John Brennan|b. 11 Mar 1846\nd. 21 Aug 1911|p18.htm#i51|John Brennan|b. 12 Nov 1819\nd. 23 May 1870|p18.htm#i384|Bridget Looram|b. c 1823\nd. 18 Sep 1903|p52.htm#i49|Hugh Brennan|d. 17 Aug 1828|p18.htm#i374||||||||||

  
John Brennan

Charts Descendants of William Higgins
Brennan Descendant Chart

Father John Brennan b. 12 Nov 1819, d. 23 May 1870
Mother Bridget Looram b. c 1823, d. 18 Sep 1903

Baptism*11 March 1846John Brennan was baptized on 11 March 1846 at St James Church, Kilbeggan, Westmeath, Ireland; Sponsors were John & Rose Daly. 
He was the son of John Brennan and Bridget Looram. 
Marriage*5 August 1869John Brennan married Delia Higgins, daughter of William Higgins and Margaret Crampton, on 5 August 1869 at Catholic Church, Onehunga; Witnesses: John Rist & Martha Rafferty
Married by Rev James Paul.1 
Death*21 August 1911John Brennan died on 21 August 1911 at Onehunga, Auckland, New Zealand, at age 65; Sudden Death - A labourer named John Brennan who has been in the employ of the Auckland Racing Club on the Ellerslie course, was taken ill at his work early this morning. It was seen that his condition was such as to demand immediate attention, and he was removed to the house of his brother in law, Mr J. Weaver. Dr Clarke was summoned but the unfortunate man expired a few house afterwards. Death was due to heart disease. Aucklandstar, 21 August 1911. 
Burial*23 August 1911He was buried on 23 August 1911 at Catholic Church Cemetery, Onehunga; Headstone reads - In loving memory of John Brennan who departed this life on 21 August1911 aged 65 years. Also his son James aged 22 years. RIP. In loving memory of Delia beloved wife of John Brennan who departed this life o 25 July 1930 aged 82 years. RIP.2 
Immigration*circa 1866He immigrated circa 1866; At the time of John's death according to his death certificate he had been in NZ for 45 years. 
NoteHe Freeholders of New Zealand Return 1882 shows John holding land in: County Tuapeka Value in County 200 pounds
Onehunga Value 420 pounds
Total value in colony 620 pounds. 
Note*19 October 1900He At the Onehunga Police Court a prohibition order was renewed against John
Brennan on the application of his wife. Auckland Star, 19 Oct 1900
 on 19 October 1900. 
Occupation*1910He was Contractor in 1910. 

Family

 Delia Higgins b. 1848, d. 25 July 1930
Marriage*5 August 1869He married Delia Higgins, daughter of William Higgins and Margaret Crampton, on 5 August 1869 at Catholic Church, Onehunga; Witnesses: John Rist & Martha Rafferty
Married by Rev James Paul.1 
Children 1.John Francis Brennan+ b. 29 Oct 1870, d. 1 Apr 1949
 2.Ada Mary Brennan+ b. 14 Aug 1873, d. 10 Jan 1949
 3.Clara Stanislaus Brennan+ b. 2 Jan 1876, d. 1 Jul 1964
 4.James William Brennan b. 9 Dec 1877, d. c 1899
 5.William Patrick Brennan+ b. 17 Mar 1880, d. 7 Jun 1960
 6.Paul Francis Brennan b. 10 Dec 1881, d. 20 Nov 1913
 7.Delia Veronica Brennan+ b. 28 Oct 1883, d. 27 Mar 1951
 8.Mark Vincent Brennan+ b. 28 Sep 1885, d. 11 Oct 1938
 9.Margaret Brennan+ b. 30 Jul 1887, d. 21 Jul 1956
 10.Florence Brennan+ b. 31 Dec 1889, d. 9 Dec 1948

Last Edited 5 Jul 2012

Citations

  1. [S40] Intention to Marry Application held. copy held by Jane Jones.
  2. [S69] Copy of death certificate held.

John Brennan

b. 1 January 1882, d. 7 June 1941
John Brennan|b. 1 Jan 1882\nd. 7 Jun 1941|p18.htm#i209|Michael Brennan|b. 20 Apr 1842\nd. 22 Sep 1887|p19.htm#i206|Mary Sullivan|b. c 19 Feb 1853\nd. 14 Jul 1921|p90.htm#i207|John Brennan|b. 12 Nov 1819\nd. 23 May 1870|p18.htm#i384|Bridget Looram|b. c 1823\nd. 18 Sep 1903|p52.htm#i49|Daniel Sullivan|b. 10 Dec 1818\nd. 29 Oct 1887|p90.htm#i855|Bridget Barry|b. 1817\nd. 1901|p7.htm#i856|

  

Charts Brennan Descendant Chart

Father Michael Brennan b. 20 Apr 1842, d. 22 Sep 1887
Mother Mary Sullivan b. c 19 Feb 1853, d. 14 Jul 1921

Baptism*1 January 1882John Brennan was baptized on 1 January 1882 at Church of the Assumption, Onehunga, Auckland; Godparents: Joseph & Mary Brennan. 
He was the son of Michael Brennan and Mary Sullivan. 
Marriage*28 July 1909John Brennan married Mary Ellen Louisa (Nellie) Peterson on 28 July 1909 at Te Aroha. 
Death*7 June 1941John Brennan died on 7 June 1941 at age 59; Notice in NZ Herald: Brennan, John husband of Mary Ellen Louisa (Nellie) died June 7 1941. Father of Sister M de Chantal, Mrs J McCormack, Josephine, Ivy, Sr M. Fabian and Raymond.1 
Education*28 May 1892He was educated on 28 May 1892 at Onehunga Public Primary School, Onehunga, Auckland; John was admitted to Onehunga Public Primary School on 28 May 1892. His last day was on 27 July 1905 when he left to attend R.C. school.2 

Family

 Mary Ellen Louisa (Nellie) Peterson b. 1879, d. 15 August 1963
Children 1.Mary Ellen Christina (Chrissie) Brennan b. 9 Jun 1910, d. 6 Jul 1991
 2.Margaret Veronica Brennan b. 1912, d. 16 May 1986
 3.Emily Josephine Brennan+ b. 1913, d. 19 Apr 1997
 4.Ivy Cecilia Brennan+ b. 1915, d. 23 Jun 1970
 5.Violet Winifred Brennan b. 28 Nov 1916, d. 19 May 1991
 6.Raymond John Brennan+ b. 1919, d. 10 Sep 1971

Last Edited 13 Apr 2007

Citations

  1. [S81] Death Notice in NZ Herald.
  2. [S15] Onehunga Public Primary School Records.

John Brennan

b. 12 November 1819, d. 23 May 1870
John Brennan|b. 12 Nov 1819\nd. 23 May 1870|p18.htm#i384|Hugh Brennan|d. 17 Aug 1828|p18.htm#i374||||||||||||||||

Charts Brennan Descendant Chart

Father Hugh Brennan d. 17 Aug 1828

Baptism*12 November 1819John Brennan was baptized on 12 November 1819 at St James Church, Kilbeggan, Westmeath, Ireland; Sponsors James McCabe and Anne Armstrong.1 
He was the son of Hugh Brennan. 
Marriage*6 June 1841John Brennan married Bridget Looram on 6 June 1841 at St James Church, Kilbeggan, Westmeath, Ireland; Witnesses Thomas Fagan and Bridget Smyth.2 
Death*23 May 1870John Brennan died on 23 May 1870 at Kilbeggan, Westmeath, at age 50.3 
OccupationHe was Farm Steward listed on Michael's death certificate. 
OccupationHe was Stonemason listed on son Matthew's death cert. 
Occupation*He was Army Pensioner given as the occupation on son John's death certificate.4 
Electoral Roll1*1854He was New Tag John is recorded in the Griffiths Valuation of Ireland in

Parish: Kilbeggan
Townland: Ballymacmorris
Name: John Brennan
Immediate Lessors: John Fury
Description of tenement: House
Rateable Annual Valuation:
Buildings: 4s. 0d
Total annual valuation of rateable property: 4s 0d
The entry below is for Ellen Brennan:
Parish: Kilbeggan
Townland: Ballymacmorris
Name: Ellen Brennan
Immediate Lessors: John Fury
Description of tenement: House
Rateable Annual Valuation:
Buildings: 4s. 0d
Total annual valuation of rateable property: 4s 0d in 1854 at Ballymacmorris, Kilbeggan, Westmeath, Ireland. 

Family

 Bridget Looram b. circa 1823, d. 18 September 1903
Marriage*6 June 1841He married Bridget Looram on 6 June 1841 at St James Church, Kilbeggan, Westmeath, Ireland; Witnesses Thomas Fagan and Bridget Smyth.2 
Children 1.Michael Brennan+ b. 20 Apr 1842, d. 22 Sep 1887
 2.Thomas Brennan b. 17 Dec 1843
 3.John Brennan+ b. 11 Mar 1846, d. 21 Aug 1911
 4.James Brennan+ b. 19 May 1849, d. 29 Jul 1937
 5.Joseph Brennan+ b. 16 Nov 1851, d. 27 Jun 1933
 6.Patrick Brennan b. 17 Mar 1854
 7.Matthew Brennan+ b. 12 Jul 1856, d. 2 Jun 1925
 8.Mary Brennan+ b. 28 Nov 1858, d. 7 Aug 1952
 9.Pat Brennan b. 8 May 1863

Last Edited 17 Apr 2011

Citations

  1. [S25] Kilbeggan Parish Church Register Dun na Si Heritage & Genealogical Centre, Page 4.
  2. [S25] Kilbeggan Parish Church Register Dun na Si Heritage & Genealogical Centre, Page 139.
  3. [S64] Kilbeggan Parish Records.
  4. [S69] Copy of death certificate held.

John Andrew Brennan

b. 29 July 1965, d. 4 September 1965
John Andrew Brennan|b. 29 Jul 1965\nd. 4 Sep 1965|p18.htm#i817|Peter Desmond Brennan|b. 13 Jul 1933\nd. 8 Dec 1995|p19.htm#i192||||Mark V. Brennan|b. 28 Sep 1885\nd. 11 Oct 1938|p18.htm#i66|Elizabeth J. Huett|b. 14 Aug 1888\nd. 2 Apr 1972|p43.htm#i123|||||||

Father Peter Desmond Brennan b. 13 Jul 1933, d. 8 Dec 1995

Birth*29 July 1965John Andrew Brennan was born on 29 July 1965 at Auckland. 
He was the son of Peter Desmond Brennan. 
Death*4 September 1965John Andrew Brennan died on 4 September 1965 at Auckland. 

Last Edited 12 May 2007

John Francis Brennan

b. 29 October 1870, d. 1 April 1949
John Francis Brennan|b. 29 Oct 1870\nd. 1 Apr 1949|p18.htm#i59|John Brennan|b. 11 Mar 1846\nd. 21 Aug 1911|p18.htm#i51|Delia Higgins|b. 1848\nd. 25 Jul 1930|p40.htm#i58|John Brennan|b. 12 Nov 1819\nd. 23 May 1870|p18.htm#i384|Bridget Looram|b. c 1823\nd. 18 Sep 1903|p52.htm#i49|William Higgins|b. c 1806\nd. 3 Jul 1874|p40.htm#i1|Margaret Crampton|b. c 1824\nd. 21 Jan 1916|p24.htm#i2|

  
Brennan, John Francis

Charts Descendants of William Higgins
Brennan Descendant Chart

Father John Brennan b. 11 Mar 1846, d. 21 Aug 1911
Mother Delia Higgins b. 1848, d. 25 Jul 1930

Birth*29 October 1870John Francis Brennan was born on 29 October 1870 at Onehunga. 
He was the son of John Brennan and Delia Higgins. 
Baptism13 November 1870John Francis Brennan was baptized on 13 November 1870 at Onehunga; Godparents: William Higgins, Ellen Allen. 
Marriage*8 May 1897He married Lillian Maria Goldsbury on 8 May 1897 at Church of Assumption, Onehunga, Auckland; Details on Marriage Certificate :
Ages: John 27 - Lillian 23
Profession: John: Laburer Lillian: Domestic
Birthplace: John: Onehunga Lillian: England
Normally residing in Onehunga
Fathers name and occupation: John Brennan, Contractor
George Frederick Goldsbury, Gardener
Mothers name and maiden name: Delia Brennan nee Higgins Anne Maria Goldsbury nee Crews
Witnesses: Ernest S Higgins, Blacksmith, Onehunga
Nellie Goldsbury, domestic, Onehunga. 
Death*1 April 1949John Francis Brennan died on 1 April 1949 at Wellington, Wellington Hospital, at age 78.1,2 
Probate*14 April 1949His estate was probated on 14 April 1949; John's Will was probated on 14 April 1949 in the Wellington Court. 

Family

 Lillian Maria Goldsbury b. 1 July 1874, d. 21 June 1955
Children 1.Constance Nellie Brennan b. 11 Mar 1899, d. 15 Mar 1899
 2.Eloise (Ella) Brennan b. 1900, d. 7 Oct 1983
 3.John Gordon Brennan+ b. 7 Sep 1903, d. 14 Oct 1964
 4.Nora Crews Brennan+ b. 29 Apr 1906, d. 8 May 1992
 5.Dulcie Goldsbury Brennan+ b. 1910, d. 27 Aug 1972

Last Edited 11 Nov 2012

Citations

  1. [S16] NZSG Index - Version 4.0. Probate Record: Archives Reference: AAOE 6031 08233/49.
  2. [S17] Family Tree of John Francis Brennan.

John Goldsbury Brennan1

b. 6 December 1929, d. 4 October 2003
John Goldsbury Brennan|b. 6 Dec 1929\nd. 4 Oct 2003|p18.htm#i502|John Gordon Brennan|b. 7 Sep 1903\nd. 14 Oct 1964|p18.htm#i70||||John F. Brennan|b. 29 Oct 1870\nd. 1 Apr 1949|p18.htm#i59|Lillian M. Goldsbury|b. 1 Jul 1874\nd. 21 Jun 1955|p34.htm#i69|||||||

  
Brennan, John Goldsbury (as a boy)

Father John Gordon Brennan b. 7 Sep 1903, d. 14 Oct 1964

Birth*6 December 1929John Goldsbury Brennan was born on 6 December 1929.1 
He was the son of John Gordon Brennan. 
Marriage*1951John Goldsbury Brennan married Margaret Anderson Lancaster in 1951.1 
Death*4 October 2003John Goldsbury Brennan died on 4 October 2003 at Baltimore, Maryland, USA, at age 73. 

Family

 Margaret Anderson Lancaster b. 27 August 1930, d. 6 August 2002

Last Edited 11 Nov 2012

Citations

  1. [S17] Family Tree of John Francis Brennan.

John Gordon Brennan

b. 7 September 1903, d. 14 October 1964
John Gordon Brennan|b. 7 Sep 1903\nd. 14 Oct 1964|p18.htm#i70|John Francis Brennan|b. 29 Oct 1870\nd. 1 Apr 1949|p18.htm#i59|Lillian Maria Goldsbury|b. 1 Jul 1874\nd. 21 Jun 1955|p34.htm#i69|John Brennan|b. 11 Mar 1846\nd. 21 Aug 1911|p18.htm#i51|Delia Higgins|b. 1848\nd. 25 Jul 1930|p40.htm#i58|||||||

  
Brennan, John Gordon

Charts Descendants of William Higgins
Brennan Descendant Chart

Father John Francis Brennan b. 29 Oct 1870, d. 1 Apr 1949
Mother Lillian Maria Goldsbury b. 1 Jul 1874, d. 21 Jun 1955

Birth*7 September 1903John Gordon Brennan was born on 7 September 1903 at Onehunga, Auckland.1 
He was the son of John Francis Brennan and Lillian Maria Goldsbury. 
Death*14 October 1964John Gordon Brennan died on 14 October 1964 at Seattle, King, Washington, United States of America, at age 61.2 
Occupation*He was Gordon worked for the NZ Embassy in Washington. 

Family

 
Child 1.John Goldsbury Brennan+ b. 6 Dec 1929, d. 4 Oct 2003

Last Edited 11 Nov 2012

Citations

  1. [S19] Baptisms 1850-1958; Marriages 1851-1967; Burials 1851-1916, 1932-1949, Church of the Assumption, Onehunga.
  2. [S49] Family Group Sheet, Information provided by Naida Stephens.

John Matthew Brennan

b. 30 May 1891, d. 12 June 1949
John Matthew Brennan|b. 30 May 1891\nd. 12 Jun 1949|p18.htm#i301|Matthew Brennan|b. 12 Jul 1856\nd. 2 Jun 1925|p19.htm#i55|Ellen Breen|b. 12 Dec 1864\nd. 8 Jun 1925|p17.htm#i295|John Brennan|b. 12 Nov 1819\nd. 23 May 1870|p18.htm#i384|Bridget Looram|b. c 1823\nd. 18 Sep 1903|p52.htm#i49|||||||

Charts Brennan Descendant Chart

Father Matthew Brennan b. 12 Jul 1856, d. 2 Jun 1925
Mother Ellen Breen b. 12 Dec 1864, d. 8 Jun 1925

Birth*30 May 1891John Matthew Brennan was born on 30 May 1891 at Auckland.1 
He was the son of Matthew Brennan and Ellen Breen. 
Marriage*1914John Matthew Brennan married Emily Olive Rosser in 1914 at Auckland.2 
Death*12 June 1949John Matthew Brennan died on 12 June 1949 at age 58. 
Probate*28 June 1949His estate was probated on 28 June 1949 at Auckland; John's made his will on 29 January 1918. He died on 12 June 1949 and his Will was probated on 28 June 1949. He made his Will under the name of John Patrick Brennan. He went by this name until about 1941 when he reverted back to John Matthew Brennan.

His left his estate worth 12983pds 3s 1d to his wife Emily Olive Brennan. His occupation was given as a clothing manufacturer. 
Occupation*1925He was Underclothing Manufacturer in 1925. 

Family

 Emily Olive Rosser b. 1894, d. 29 September 1964
Child 1.Jack Stephen (Digger) Brennan b. 18 Jul 1918, d. 21 Aug 1940

Last Edited 7 Apr 2007

Citations

  1. [S57] Letter, unknown author to Jane Jones, 9 March 1983.
  2. [S16] NZSG Index - Version 4.0. NZSG Matching Bride & Grooms Collection.

John Raphael Brennan1

b. 15 December 1883, d. 10 April 1957
John Raphael Brennan|b. 15 Dec 1883\nd. 10 Apr 1957|p18.htm#i290|Joseph Brennan|b. 16 Nov 1851\nd. 27 Jun 1933|p18.htm#i53|Mary Keehan|b. c 1860\nd. 27 Jun 1903|p48.htm#i289|John Brennan|b. 12 Nov 1819\nd. 23 May 1870|p18.htm#i384|Bridget Looram|b. c 1823\nd. 18 Sep 1903|p52.htm#i49|Fergus Keehan|b. c 1837\nd. 2 May 1893|p48.htm#i845|Ann O'Neill|b. c 1836\nd. 18 Apr 1917|p60.htm#i846|

  
Brennan, John Raphael

Charts Brennan Descendant Chart

Father Joseph Brennan b. 16 Nov 1851, d. 27 Jun 1933
Mother Mary Keehan b. c 1860, d. 27 Jun 1903

Birth*15 December 1883John Raphael Brennan was born on 15 December 1883 at Onehunga, Auckland.1 
He was the son of Joseph Brennan and Mary Keehan. 
Death*10 April 1957John Raphael Brennan died on 10 April 1957 at 200 Mt Albert Road, Mt Albert, Auckland, at age 73; Coronary Thrombosis.2 
Burial*12 April 1957He was buried on 12 April 1957 at Waikaraka Cemetery, Onehunga; In loving memory of 30524 Private John Raphael Brennan loved husband of Jessie Brennan d. 10/4/1957.3 
Occupation*1957He was Wool Classer in 1957. 

Family

 
Children 1.Sylvia Brennan b. 1925, d. 1925
 2.Fergus John Brennan+ b. 13 Apr 1926, d. 13 Apr 1998
 3.Kenneth William Brennan+ b. 8 Dec 1933, d. 15 May 2002

Last Edited 22 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S15]
  2. [S69] Copy of death certificate held.
  3. [S14] Cemetery Holdings, Auckland Central Library.

Joseph Brennan

b. 16 November 1851, d. 27 June 1933
Joseph Brennan|b. 16 Nov 1851\nd. 27 Jun 1933|p18.htm#i53|John Brennan|b. 12 Nov 1819\nd. 23 May 1870|p18.htm#i384|Bridget Looram|b. c 1823\nd. 18 Sep 1903|p52.htm#i49|Hugh Brennan|d. 17 Aug 1828|p18.htm#i374||||||||||

  
Brennan, Joseph

Charts Brennan Descendant Chart

Father John Brennan b. 12 Nov 1819, d. 23 May 1870
Mother Bridget Looram b. c 1823, d. 18 Sep 1903

Birth*16 November 1851Joseph Brennan was born on 16 November 1851 at Ballyroan, Kilbeggan, Westmeath, Ireland; Ballyroan stated on his death cert. 
He was the son of John Brennan and Bridget Looram. 
Marriage*12 September 1883Joseph Brennan married Mary Keehan, daughter of Fergus Keehan and Ann O'Neill, on 12 September 1883 at St Marys Catholic Church, Onehunga.1 
Marriage*1907Joseph Brennan married Ellen Newell, daughter of Elizabeth Ogilvie, in 1907 at St Benedicts Church, Newton, Auckland. 
Death*27 June 1933Joseph Brennan died on 27 June 1933 at Little Sisters of the Poor, Ponsonby, Auckland, at age 81; Brennan - on June 27, Joseph, dearly beloved husband of Ellen Brennan, 5 Victoria Street, Onehunga. Aged 82. RIP. Private Interment. 28 June 1933, Auckland Star.2 
Burial*29 June 1933He was buried on 29 June 1933 at Waikaraka Cemetery, Onehunga; Area 1 Block E Lot 17B. 
Note*He Baptism sponsors - Joseph McCormack & Eleanor Brennan. 
Immigration*28 June 1879He immigrated on 28 June 1879 to Auckland; Joseph arrived in New Zealand with his mother Bridget. He came as a nominated assisted passenger. His age was given as 20. 
Occupation*1883He was a labourer in 1883. 
Note22 December 1892He We are requested that it was Joseph Brennan who was charged at the Onehunga Court with failing to help support his mother. The case as already stated was dismissed. Auckland Star, 22 Dec 1892, page 5
 on 22 December 1892. 
Occupation1933He was a retired Railway Employee in 1933. 

Family 1

 Mary Keehan b. circa 1860, d. 27 June 1903
Marriage*12 September 1883He married Mary Keehan, daughter of Fergus Keehan and Ann O'Neill, on 12 September 1883 at St Marys Catholic Church, Onehunga.1 
Children 1.John Raphael Brennan+ b. 15 Dec 1883, d. 10 Apr 1957
 2.Fergus Raphael Brennan b. 1885, d. 19 May 1954
 3.Michael Joseph Brennan b. 12 Sep 1888, d. 13 May 1979
 4.Hazel Kathleen Brennan+ b. 13 Apr 1890, d. 15 Jun 1943
 5.Gertrude Mary Brennan+ b. 19 Sep 1893, d. 19 Dec 1975
 6.Amelda Ann Brennan+ b. 1895, d. 3 Dec 1973
 7.Fenton Gregory Brennan b. 1897, d. 28 Feb 1898
 8.Noel Raymond Brennan b. 25 Dec 1900, d. 19 Jul 1983
 9.Catherine Bridget Irene Brennan+ b. 27 Apr 1903, d. 21 Feb 1963

Family 2

 Ellen Newell b. circa 1874, d. 12 June 1955
Marriage*1907Joseph Brennan married Ellen Newell, daughter of Elizabeth Ogilvie, in 1907 at St Benedicts Church, Newton, Auckland. 

Last Edited 4 Jul 2012

Citations

  1. [S41] Marriage Certificate held.
  2. [S69] Copy of death certificate held.

Joseph Frederick Brennan

b. 29 October 1904, d. 16 August 1994
Joseph Frederick Brennan|b. 29 Oct 1904\nd. 16 Aug 1994|p18.htm#i333|Matthew Brennan|b. 12 Jul 1856\nd. 2 Jun 1925|p19.htm#i55|Ellen Breen|b. 12 Dec 1864\nd. 8 Jun 1925|p17.htm#i295|John Brennan|b. 12 Nov 1819\nd. 23 May 1870|p18.htm#i384|Bridget Looram|b. c 1823\nd. 18 Sep 1903|p52.htm#i49|||||||

  
Brennan, Joseph Frederick (Fred)

Charts Brennan Descendant Chart

Father Matthew Brennan b. 12 Jul 1856, d. 2 Jun 1925
Mother Ellen Breen b. 12 Dec 1864, d. 8 Jun 1925

Birth*29 October 1904Joseph Frederick Brennan was born on 29 October 1904 at Onehunga.1 
He was the son of Matthew Brennan and Ellen Breen. 
Marriage*1938Joseph Frederick Brennan married Sylvia Reynolds Gilbert in 1938 at St Patricks Catholic Church, Panmure. 
Death*16 August 1994Joseph Frederick Brennan died on 16 August 1994 at Auckland at age 89. 
Education*1911He was educated in 1911 at St Josephs Convent School, Onehunga, Auckland, New Zealand. 
Education1919He was educated in 1919; Left school in Std 6. 

Family

 Sylvia Reynolds Gilbert b. 15 August 1910, d. 4 April 1998

Last Edited 13 Jun 2007

Citations

  1. [S57] Letter, unknown author to Jane Jones, 9 March 1983.

Joyce Valentine Brennan

b. 14 February 1914, d. 21 September 1999
Joyce Valentine Brennan|b. 14 Feb 1914\nd. 21 Sep 1999|p18.htm#i86|William Patrick Brennan|b. 17 Mar 1880\nd. 7 Jun 1960|p19.htm#i63|Emily (Emmie) Johnson|b. 1880\nd. 12 Jan 1954|p47.htm#i83|John Brennan|b. 11 Mar 1846\nd. 21 Aug 1911|p18.htm#i51|Delia Higgins|b. 1848\nd. 25 Jul 1930|p40.htm#i58|||||||

  
Loader, Joyce nee Brennan

Charts Descendants of William Higgins
Brennan Descendant Chart

Father William Patrick Brennan b. 17 Mar 1880, d. 7 Jun 1960
Mother Emily (Emmie) Johnson b. 1880, d. 12 Jan 1954

Birth*14 February 1914Joyce Valentine Brennan was born on 14 February 1914 at Ponsonby. 
She was the daughter of William Patrick Brennan and Emily (Emmie) Johnson. 
Marriage*17 June 1939Joyce Valentine Brennan married Joseph Edward Loader on 17 June 1939 at Otahuhu. 
Death*21 September 1999Joyce Valentine Brennan died on 21 September 1999 at age 85. 

Family

 Joseph Edward Loader b. 16 February 1916, d. 5 August 2002
Child 1.Kathryn Therese Loader+ b. 17 Nov 1955, d. 7 Dec 1992

Last Edited 9 Apr 2007

Kenneth William Brennan

b. 8 December 1933, d. 15 May 2002
Kenneth William Brennan|b. 8 Dec 1933\nd. 15 May 2002|p18.htm#i373|John Raphael Brennan|b. 15 Dec 1883\nd. 10 Apr 1957|p18.htm#i290||||Joseph Brennan|b. 16 Nov 1851\nd. 27 Jun 1933|p18.htm#i53|Mary Keehan|b. c 1860\nd. 27 Jun 1903|p48.htm#i289|||||||

Father John Raphael Brennan b. 15 Dec 1883, d. 10 Apr 1957

Birth*8 December 1933Kenneth William Brennan was born on 8 December 1933 at Petone. 
He was the son of John Raphael Brennan. 
Death*15 May 2002Kenneth William Brennan died on 15 May 2002 at age 68. 

Last Edited 4 Jun 2010

Leonard James Brennan

b. 10 November 1921, d. 26 September 1944
Leonard James Brennan|b. 10 Nov 1921\nd. 26 Sep 1944|p18.htm#i238|Francis Michael Brennan|b. 14 Sep 1895\nd. 24 Mar 1960|p18.htm#i233|Elizabeth Sarah Simmons|b. 25 Sep 1895\nd. 7 Aug 1963|p84.htm#i234|James Brennan|b. 19 May 1849\nd. 29 Jul 1937|p18.htm#i52|Mary B. McMahon|b. c 1861\nd. 26 Dec 1931|p55.htm#i232|Charles H. Simmons|b. 1866\nd. 22 Dec 1933|p84.htm#i7257|Elizabeth Murdoch|b. 8 Nov 1865\nd. 3 Feb 1931|p58.htm#i1115|

  
Brennan, Leonard James

Charts Brennan Descendant Chart

Father Francis Michael Brennan b. 14 Sep 1895, d. 24 Mar 1960
Mother Elizabeth Sarah Simmons b. 25 Sep 1895, d. 7 Aug 1963

Birth*10 November 1921Leonard James Brennan was born on 10 November 1921. 
He was the son of Francis Michael Brennan and Elizabeth Sarah Simmons. 
Death*26 September 1944Leonard James Brennan died on 26 September 1944 at Mignault, Belgium, at age 22; NZ413020 Flying Officer L.J. Brennan was involved in a raid on Mannheim, Germany by 48 Mosquito planes as part of the 692 Squadron, RAF (Graveley, Huntingdonshire - 8 (PFF) Group. His mosquito was brought down 7km SE of Soignies,Belgium, crashing at Mignault where he and his RAAF navigator are buried.1 

Last Edited 21 Mar 2008

Citations

  1. [S33] For Your Tomorrow - Volume 2 Compiler: Errol W Martyn Volplane Press Publications, PO Box 1521, Christchurch, 1999,Page 280.

Louisa Hannah (Lou) Brennan

b. 29 October 1890, d. 15 May 1973
Louisa Hannah (Lou) Brennan|b. 29 Oct 1890\nd. 15 May 1973|p18.htm#i296|Matthew Brennan|b. 12 Jul 1856\nd. 2 Jun 1925|p19.htm#i55|Ellen Breen|b. 12 Dec 1864\nd. 8 Jun 1925|p17.htm#i295|John Brennan|b. 12 Nov 1819\nd. 23 May 1870|p18.htm#i384|Bridget Looram|b. c 1823\nd. 18 Sep 1903|p52.htm#i49|||||||

  
Heslop, Louise Hannah nee Brennan

Charts Brennan Descendant Chart

Father Matthew Brennan b. 12 Jul 1856, d. 2 Jun 1925
Mother Ellen Breen b. 12 Dec 1864, d. 8 Jun 1925

Birth*29 October 1890Louisa Hannah (Lou) Brennan was born on 29 October 1890 at Auckland.1 
She was the daughter of Matthew Brennan and Ellen Breen. 
Marriage*January 1929Louisa Hannah (Lou) Brennan married Denis Heslop in January 1929 at Church of Assumption, Onehunga, Auckland.2 
Death*15 May 1973Louisa Hannah (Lou) Brennan died on 15 May 1973 at age 82; Death Notice in NZ Herald 16 May 1973 - Heslop, Louisa Hanna. On May 15 1973 (suddenly) at her residence, Flat 2, 289 Richardson Road, Mt Roskill. Dearly beloved wife of the late Denis. May she rest in peace. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at the Church of Christ the King, 290 Richardson Road, Owairaka at 10.30 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday). Funeral then leaving for Mangere lawn cemetery. Rosary at the church 7.45 p.m. today (Wednesday). Communications to 407 Hillsborough Road, Mt Roskill.

Heslop, Louisa Hanna. On May 15 1973 at her residence. Dearly beloved sister of Alice, Gladys, Frederick and Cecilia. May she rest in peace.

Heslop, Louisa. On May 15 1973 (suddenly) dearly beloved sister of Fred Brennan and sister in law of Sylvia. Loved aunty of Murray (USA). Sadly missed. RIP

Heslop, Louisa. On May 15 1973. Dearly loved aunt of Marie and Jim McKenna and family. May she rest in peace. 
Note*She No children. 

Family

 Denis Heslop b. 1890, d. 30 October 1969

Last Edited 21 Mar 2008

Citations

  1. [S57] Letter, unknown author to Jane Jones, 9 March 1983.
  2. [S19] Baptisms 1850-1958; Marriages 1851-1967; Burials 1851-1916, 1932-1949, Church of the Assumption, Onehunga.

Margaret Brennan

b. 30 July 1887, d. 21 July 1956
Margaret Brennan|b. 30 Jul 1887\nd. 21 Jul 1956|p18.htm#i67|John Brennan|b. 11 Mar 1846\nd. 21 Aug 1911|p18.htm#i51|Delia Higgins|b. 1848\nd. 25 Jul 1930|p40.htm#i58|John Brennan|b. 12 Nov 1819\nd. 23 May 1870|p18.htm#i384|Bridget Looram|b. c 1823\nd. 18 Sep 1903|p52.htm#i49|William Higgins|b. c 1806\nd. 3 Jul 1874|p40.htm#i1|Margaret Crampton|b. c 1824\nd. 21 Jan 1916|p24.htm#i2|

  
Harrison Margaret nee Brennan

Charts Descendants of William Higgins
Brennan Descendant Chart

Father John Brennan b. 11 Mar 1846, d. 21 Aug 1911
Mother Delia Higgins b. 1848, d. 25 Jul 1930

Birth*30 July 1887Margaret Brennan was born on 30 July 1887 at Onehunga.1 
She was the daughter of John Brennan and Delia Higgins. 
Marriage*28 December 1910Margaret Brennan married John (Jack) Harrison on 28 December 1910 at Church of the Assumption, Onehunga.2,3 
Death*21 July 1956Margaret Brennan died on 21 July 1956 at Huntly at age 68. 

Family

 John (Jack) Harrison b. 29 March 1882, d. 1 August 1952
Children 1.John (Jack) Brennan Harrison+ b. 24 Nov 1911, d. 6 Nov 2000
 2.Audrey Ursula Rae (known as Rae) Harrison+ b. 9 Aug 1915, d. 13 Oct 2005
 3.Floyd Vincent Harrison b. 6 Sep 1918, d. 17 May 2006

Last Edited 12 Jun 2007

Citations

  1. [S50] Cemetery Records, transcribed by the NZ Society of Genealogists "unknown cd."
  2. [S19] Baptisms 1850-1958; Marriages 1851-1967; Burials 1851-1916, 1932-1949, Church of the Assumption, Onehunga.
  3. [S15] Family Record Sheet completed by Lorraine Carter for 2007 Brennan Reunion.

Margaret Elizabeth (Peggy) Brennan

b. 27 August 1925, d. 6 October 2008
Margaret Elizabeth (Peggy) Brennan|b. 27 Aug 1925\nd. 6 Oct 2008|p18.htm#i236|Francis Michael Brennan|b. 14 Sep 1895\nd. 24 Mar 1960|p18.htm#i233|Elizabeth Sarah Simmons|b. 25 Sep 1895\nd. 7 Aug 1963|p84.htm#i234|James Brennan|b. 19 May 1849\nd. 29 Jul 1937|p18.htm#i52|Mary B. McMahon|b. c 1861\nd. 26 Dec 1931|p55.htm#i232|Charles H. Simmons|b. 1866\nd. 22 Dec 1933|p84.htm#i7257|Elizabeth Murdoch|b. 8 Nov 1865\nd. 3 Feb 1931|p58.htm#i1115|

  
Cochrane, Margaret Elizabeth (Peggy) nee Brennan

Charts Brennan Descendant Chart

Father Francis Michael Brennan b. 14 Sep 1895, d. 24 Mar 1960
Mother Elizabeth Sarah Simmons b. 25 Sep 1895, d. 7 Aug 1963

Birth*27 August 1925Margaret Elizabeth (Peggy) Brennan was born on 27 August 1925 at Onehunga, Auckland. 
She was the daughter of Francis Michael Brennan and Elizabeth Sarah Simmons. 
Marriage*6 January 1970Margaret Elizabeth (Peggy) Brennan married Lawrence Francis Cochrane on 6 January 1970. 
Death*6 October 2008Margaret Elizabeth (Peggy) Brennan died on 6 October 2008 at Hamilton at age 83. 

Family 1

 
Children 1.Wendy Elizabeth Neels+ b. 7 Jul 1947, d. 28 Dec 1997
 2.Claire Margaret Neels+ b. 14 Jul 1955, d. 28 Jul 2002

Family 2

 Lawrence Francis Cochrane b. 17 December 1924, d. 6 July 1985

Last Edited 13 Nov 2010

Margaret Veronica Brennan

b. 1912, d. 16 May 1986
Margaret Veronica Brennan|b. 1912\nd. 16 May 1986|p18.htm#i225|John Brennan|b. 1 Jan 1882\nd. 7 Jun 1941|p18.htm#i209|Mary Ellen Louisa (Nellie) Peterson|b. 1879\nd. 15 Aug 1963|p64.htm#i223|Michael Brennan|b. 20 Apr 1842\nd. 22 Sep 1887|p19.htm#i206|Mary Sullivan|b. c 19 Feb 1853\nd. 14 Jul 1921|p90.htm#i207|||||||

  
Brennan, Margaret Veronica

Charts Brennan Descendant Chart

Father John Brennan b. 1 Jan 1882, d. 7 Jun 1941
Mother Mary Ellen Louisa (Nellie) Peterson b. 1879, d. 15 Aug 1963

Baptism*1912Margaret Veronica Brennan was baptized in 1912 at St Marys Catholic Church, Paeroa.1 
She was the daughter of John Brennan and Mary Ellen Louisa (Nellie) Peterson. 
Marriage*1939Margaret Veronica Brennan married John Alfonso McCormick in 1939 at St Marys Catholic Church, Paeroa.1 
Death*16 May 1986Margaret Veronica Brennan died on 16 May 1986 at Paeroa.2 
Note*She No children. 
Will*13 June 1956She left a will on 13 June 1956; Margaret made a Will on 13 June 1956. The executor of her Will was her sister Ivy Cecilia McCormick of Paeroa.
Margaret had no children and she left her estate valued at under $180,000 equally to her sisters Ivy McCormick, Emily Goodwin and her brother Raymond Brennan.

As her sister Ivy was already dead in 1986, Ivy's son Paul Hugh McCormick, a farmer of Paeroa was made the executor. 

Family

 John Alfonso McCormick b. 1909, d. 14 April 1976

Last Edited 4 Jun 2010

Citations

  1. [S65] Paeroa - Index to Roman Catholic Sacramental Register, Baptisms, Marriages & Burials,1848 - 1984.
  2. [S81] Death Notice in NZ Herald, on 17 May 1986: McCormack, Margaret Veronica. On May 16 1986 (suddenly) at her home, loved wife of the late John, loved sister of Sister de Chantal, Josie Goodwin and Sister Fabian and the late Raymond Brennan, and loved aunt of her nephews and niece. A Rosary will be recited at 7.30 p.m., Monday May19 at St Mary's Church, Paeroa, followed by Requiem Mass at 11 am, Tuesday May 20. Funeral then leaving for Paeroa Cemetery. Twentyman Funeral Services. FDANZ.

Marie Patricia Brennan

b. January 1916, d. 3 August 1916
Marie Patricia Brennan|b. Jan 1916\nd. 3 Aug 1916|p18.htm#i9620|Mark Vincent Brennan|b. 28 Sep 1885\nd. 11 Oct 1938|p18.htm#i66|Elizabeth Jane Huett|b. 14 Aug 1888\nd. 2 Apr 1972|p43.htm#i123|John Brennan|b. 11 Mar 1846\nd. 21 Aug 1911|p18.htm#i51|Delia Higgins|b. 1848\nd. 25 Jul 1930|p40.htm#i58|Christopher J. R. Huett|b. 22 Oct 1857\nd. 28 Sep 1903|p43.htm#i1442|Elizabeth Page|b. 23 Oct 1862\nd. 2 Aug 1936|p62.htm#i1443|

Charts Descendants of William Higgins
Brennan Descendant Chart
Descendants of John Huett

Father Mark Vincent Brennan b. 28 Sep 1885, d. 11 Oct 1938
Mother Elizabeth Jane Huett b. 14 Aug 1888, d. 2 Apr 1972

Birth*January 1916Marie Patricia Brennan was born in January 1916. 
She was the daughter of Mark Vincent Brennan and Elizabeth Jane Huett. 
Death*3 August 1916Marie Patricia Brennan died on 3 August 1916 at Howick, Auckland, New Zealand. 

Last Edited 11 May 2012

Mark Clifton Brennan

b. 21 December 1919, d. 7 September 2002
Mark Clifton Brennan|b. 21 Dec 1919\nd. 7 Sep 2002|p18.htm#i126|Mark Vincent Brennan|b. 28 Sep 1885\nd. 11 Oct 1938|p18.htm#i66|Elizabeth Jane Huett|b. 14 Aug 1888\nd. 2 Apr 1972|p43.htm#i123|John Brennan|b. 11 Mar 1846\nd. 21 Aug 1911|p18.htm#i51|Delia Higgins|b. 1848\nd. 25 Jul 1930|p40.htm#i58|Christopher J. R. Huett|b. 22 Oct 1857\nd. 28 Sep 1903|p43.htm#i1442|Elizabeth Page|b. 23 Oct 1862\nd. 2 Aug 1936|p62.htm#i1443|

  
Brennan, Mark Clifton (Cliff)

Charts Descendants of William Higgins
Brennan Descendant Chart
Descendants of James Sillick
Descendants of James Salisbury
Descendants of John Huett

Father Mark Vincent Brennan b. 28 Sep 1885, d. 11 Oct 1938
Mother Elizabeth Jane Huett b. 14 Aug 1888, d. 2 Apr 1972

Birth*21 December 1919Mark Clifton Brennan was born on 21 December 1919 at Onehunga. 
He was the son of Mark Vincent Brennan and Elizabeth Jane Huett. 
Marriage*15 December 1945Mark Clifton Brennan married Margaret Joan Salisbury, daughter of George Salisbury and Sarah Jane (Cissy) Sillick, on 15 December 1945 at Trinity Methodist Church, Kingsland.1 
Marriage*12 August 1989Mark Clifton Brennan married Violet Jean Powley on 12 August 1989 at St Francis Catholic Church, Pt Chevalier, Auckland. 
Death*7 September 2002Mark Clifton Brennan died on 7 September 2002 at Auckland Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand, at age 82; Heart Attack as the result of a clot. 

Family 1

 Margaret Joan Salisbury b. 15 July 1923, d. 4 May 1987
Child 1.Terence George Brennan b. Oct 1950, d. 17 Mar 1952

Family 2

 Violet Jean Powley b. 1916, d. 29 April 2006

Last Edited 31 May 2010

Citations

  1. [S41] Marriage Certificate held.

Mark Vincent Brennan

b. 28 September 1885, d. 11 October 1938
Mark Vincent Brennan|b. 28 Sep 1885\nd. 11 Oct 1938|p18.htm#i66|John Brennan|b. 11 Mar 1846\nd. 21 Aug 1911|p18.htm#i51|Delia Higgins|b. 1848\nd. 25 Jul 1930|p40.htm#i58|John Brennan|b. 12 Nov 1819\nd. 23 May 1870|p18.htm#i384|Bridget Looram|b. c 1823\nd. 18 Sep 1903|p52.htm#i49|William Higgins|b. c 1806\nd. 3 Jul 1874|p40.htm#i1|Margaret Crampton|b. c 1824\nd. 21 Jan 1916|p24.htm#i2|

  
Brennan, Mark

Charts Descendants of William Higgins
Brennan Descendant Chart
Descendants of John Huett

Father John Brennan b. 11 Mar 1846, d. 21 Aug 1911
Mother Delia Higgins b. 1848, d. 25 Jul 1930

Birth*28 September 1885Mark Vincent Brennan was born on 28 September 1885 at Onehunga. 
He was the son of John Brennan and Delia Higgins. 
Marriage*17 September 1913Mark Vincent Brennan married Elizabeth Jane Huett, daughter of Christopher John Roper Huett and Elizabeth Page, on 17 September 1913 at Kakahi. 
Death*11 October 1938Mark Vincent Brennan died on 11 October 1938 at Mt Eden, Auckland, at age 53.1 
Burial*13 October 1938He was buried on 13 October 1938 at Howick Catholic Church Cemetery, Howick, Auckland; Death Notice in NZ Herald 13/10/1938:
Brennan, On October 11 1938 at a private hospital, Auckland.
Mark beloved husband of Elizabeth Brennan and youngest son
of the late John & Delia Brennan, Church Street, Te Papapa.

Funeral wil leave the church of the Immaculate Conception, Ellerslie
tomorrow (Thursday) at 10.00 a.m. for Howick Catholic Cemetery
Requiem Mass 7.00 a.m. 
Address*1917 As of 1917, Mark Vincent Brennan lived at Captain Springs Road, Onehunga; Mark was listed on the Roll of the 2nd division of the NZ Expeditionary Force Reserve (1917). Details -
Labourer, of Captain Springs Road, Onehunga, 1 child. 
Occupation*1919He was Carter in 1919. 
Occupation1938He was Bushman in 1938. 

Family

 Elizabeth Jane Huett b. 14 August 1888, d. 2 April 1972
Marriage*17 September 1913He married Elizabeth Jane Huett, daughter of Christopher John Roper Huett and Elizabeth Page, on 17 September 1913 at Kakahi. 
Children 1.Paul Huett Brennan+ b. 17 Feb 1914, d. 23 May 1984
 2.Marie Patricia Brennan b. Jan 1916, d. 3 Aug 1916
 3.Ormonde Edward Alister Brennan+ b. 24 Aug 1917, d. 25 Aug 1997
 4.Mark Clifton Brennan+ b. 21 Dec 1919, d. 7 Sep 2002
 5.Peter Desmond Brennan+ b. 13 Jul 1933, d. 8 Dec 1995

Last Edited 11 May 2012

Citations

  1. [S69] Copy of death certificate held.

Mary Brennan

b. 28 November 1858, d. 7 August 1952
Mary Brennan|b. 28 Nov 1858\nd. 7 Aug 1952|p18.htm#i56|John Brennan|b. 12 Nov 1819\nd. 23 May 1870|p18.htm#i384|Bridget Looram|b. c 1823\nd. 18 Sep 1903|p52.htm#i49|Hugh Brennan|d. 17 Aug 1828|p18.htm#i374||||||||||

  
Neeve, Mary nee Brennan

Charts Brennan Descendant Chart

Father John Brennan b. 12 Nov 1819, d. 23 May 1870
Mother Bridget Looram b. c 1823, d. 18 Sep 1903

Birth*28 November 1858Mary Brennan was born on 28 November 1858 at Kilbeggan, Westmeath, Ireland. 
She was the daughter of John Brennan and Bridget Looram. 
Marriage*21 October 1885Mary Brennan married Joseph Neeve on 21 October 1885 at Church of Assumption, Onehunga, Auckland; Witness: Ellen Higgins. 
Death*7 August 1952Mary Brennan died on 7 August 1952 at Hamilton at age 93;
Death Notices Held:
NEEVE Mary - On August 7 at Hamilton Hospital, beloved wife of the late Joseph Neeve (late Walpole Street, Ellerslie) beloved mother of Mrs H.B. Cowan (Cambridge), Arthur, Gabriel, John(Tom) and the late Kathleen; in her 94th year - RIP. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at 9.00 a.m. tomorrow (Saturday) at Cambridge. Private interment. No flowers by request.

Obituary:
Mrs Mary Neeve
The death has occurred at Hamilton of Mrs Mary Neeve aged 93, who for the past 14 months lived with her daughter, Mrs H.B. Cowan of Fencourt, Cambridge.Mrs Neeve was born at Kilbeggan, Ireland and came to New Zealand 75 years ago. She married Mr Joseph Neeve, who was employed on the Ellerslie Racecourse for many years. Mr Neeve died in 1939.Mrs Neeve is survived by one daughter, Mrs Cowan of Cambridge and two sons, Mr Arthur Neeve, of One Tree HIll and Mr T Neeve of Ellerslie. There are 11 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.1
(Witness) Emigration31 July 1877She emigrated with James Brennan on 31 July 1877; Mary, 19, Matthew, 20 and James 24 were Colonial Nominated Emigrants who came to New Zealand aboard the Otaki. They left from London on 31 July 1877 arriving 4 November 1877 in Auckland.
Immigration*31 July 1877Mary Brennan immigrated on 31 July 1877; Mary, 19, Matthew, 20 and James 24 were Colonial Nominated Emigrants who came to New Zealand aboard the Otaki. They left from London on 31 July 1877 arriving 4 November 1877 in Auckland.2 

Family

 Joseph Neeve b. 14 November 1858, d. 4 April 1939
Children 1.Eileen Veronica Neeve+ b. 20 Dec 1886, d. 28 Nov 1962
 2.Arthur Neeve+ b. 30 Mar 1888, d. 29 Mar 1970
 3.Gabriel John (Tom) Neeve+ b. 31 Dec 1892, d. 12 Dec 1957
 4.Kathleen Mary Neeve b. 1897, d. 24 Jun 1951

Last Edited 17 Mar 2012

Citations

  1. [S12] Newspaper clippings. Thought to have come from the NZ Herald. Clippings were in the possession of her nephew's wife Elizabeth Jane Brennan(nee Huett).
  2. [S15] Copy of page from Passenger Manifesto for the Otaki held by Jane Jones, e-mail address. Obtained from NZ Archives.

Mary Ann Brennan

b. circa 1842, d. 20 September 1910
Mary Ann Brennan|b. c 1842\nd. 20 Sep 1910|p18.htm#i7347||||Mary Furlong|b. c 1813\nd. 14 Feb 1890|p33.htm#i7327|||||||||||||

Mother Mary Furlong b. c 1813, d. 14 Feb 1890

Birth*circa 1842Mary Ann Brennan was born circa 1842 at India? 
She was the daughter of Mary Furlong. 
Marriage*9 June 1859Mary Ann Brennan married Robert Stackpole on 9 June 1859 at St Patricks Cathedral, Auckland. 
Death*20 September 1910Mary Ann Brennan died on 20 September 1910; Buried Waikaraka Cemetery.

Family

 Robert Stackpole b. circa 1824, d. 18 March 1907
Children 1.Robert Stackpole+ b. 22 May 1860, d. 18 Jan 1911
 2.Anne Stackpole1 b. 9 Mar 1862, d. 10 Jan 1914
 3.Mary Jane Stackpole b. 6 Jul 1864, d. 12 May 1939
 4.Rosetta Stackpole+ b. 4 Mar 1869, d. 20 Jun 1928
 5.John James Stackpole+2 b. 13 Dec 1872, d. 8 Jun 1929
 6.Eliza Stackpole b. 28 Sep 1874, d. 12 Nov 1926
 7.Agnes May Stackpole+ b. 1878, d. 12 Jun 1963
 8.Thomas Stackpole b. 30 Jun 1880, d. 1960

Last Edited 17 Mar 2012

Citations

  1. [S658] Parish Records, Church of the Assumption, Baptisms 1850-1958; Marriages 1851-1967; Burials 1851-1916, 1932-1949.
  2. [S521] NZSG Index - Version 4.0, School Admission Record.

Mary Ellen Brennan

b. 10 September 1880, d. 4 May 1938
Mary Ellen Brennan|b. 10 Sep 1880\nd. 4 May 1938|p18.htm#i208|Michael Brennan|b. 20 Apr 1842\nd. 22 Sep 1887|p19.htm#i206|Mary Sullivan|b. c 19 Feb 1853\nd. 14 Jul 1921|p90.htm#i207|John Brennan|b. 12 Nov 1819\nd. 23 May 1870|p18.htm#i384|Bridget Looram|b. c 1823\nd. 18 Sep 1903|p52.htm#i49|Daniel Sullivan|b. 10 Dec 1818\nd. 29 Oct 1887|p90.htm#i855|Bridget Barry|b. 1817\nd. 1901|p7.htm#i856|

  

Charts Brennan Descendant Chart

Father Michael Brennan b. 20 Apr 1842, d. 22 Sep 1887
Mother Mary Sullivan b. c 19 Feb 1853, d. 14 Jul 1921

Birth*10 September 1880Mary Ellen Brennan was born on 10 September 1880 at Onehunga. 
She was the daughter of Michael Brennan and Mary Sullivan. 
Baptism29 September 1880Mary Ellen Brennan was baptized on 29 September 1880 at Church of the Assumption, Onehunga, Auckland; Godparents: Daniel & Bridget Sullivan.1 
Marriage*1902She married Owen Commons in 1902 at Church of Assumption, Onehunga, Auckland.1 
Death*4 May 1938Mary Ellen Brennan died on 4 May 1938 at age 57.2 

Family

 Owen Commons b. 14 December 1873, d. 14 March 1944
Children 1.Mary Imelda Commons+ b. 6 Dec 1902, d. 29 Nov 1975
 2.Owen Commons b. 1904, d. 15 Apr 1970
 3.Sarah Commons b. 1 Mar 1906, d. 24 Jul 1974
 4.John Patrick Commons+ b. 18 Mar 1911, d. 25 Sep 1961
 5.Emma Commons b. 1914, d. 4 Apr 2006

Last Edited 10 May 2007

Citations

  1. [S19] Baptisms 1850-1958; Marriages 1851-1967; Burials 1851-1916, 1932-1949, Church of the Assumption, Onehunga.
  2. [S14] Cemetery Holdings, Auckland Central Library.
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