Who was Ada Cooksley?

Ada Cooksley (1912–2002) was born in Longburn, Manawatu, New Zealand and died in Levin, Otaki, Kapiti Coast, Wellington, New Zealand. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Ada Irene Cooksley 1912–2002

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 20 Jun 1912 · Longburn, Manawatu, New Zealand

Died 19 Apr 2002 · Levin, Otaki, Kapiti Coast, Wellington, New Zealand

Father Joseph Denzil Cooksley

Mother Rose Alice Clark

Spouse Malcolm Fredrick Bevan

Children Colin Frederick Bevan, Gavin Cecil Bevan, Leonard Joseph George Bevan, Patricia Mary Rose Bevan, Roy Malcolm Bevan, Susanne Ada Bevan

Siblings Anzac Beatrice Ann Cooksley, Eric Denzel Cooksley, Eva Sylvia Cooksley, Gladys Rose Cooksley, Lionel Joseph George Cooksley, Stillborn Cooksley, Violet Elizabeth Cooksley

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Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Denzil Cooksley

Rose Alice Clark

Spouse(s)

Malcolm Fredrick Bevan

Children

Colin Frederick Bevan

Gavin Cecil Bevan

Leonard Joseph George Bevan

Patricia Mary Rose Bevan

Roy Malcolm Bevan

Susanne Ada Bevan

Biography

Ada Irene Cooksley was born in 1912 in Longburn, Manawatu, New Zealand, the child of joseph denzil cooksley and rose alice clark. Ada Irene Cooksley married malcolm fredrick bevan, and had children including colin frederick bevan, gavin cecil bevan, leonard joseph george bevan, patricia mary rose bevan, roy malcolm bevan, susanne ada bevan. Ada Irene Cooksley passed away in 2002 in Levin, Otaki, Kapiti Coast, Wellington, New Zealand.

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Record Susan Blanch Morris Family Tree

Life Timeline

1912

Birth of Ada Irene Cooksley in Longburn, Manawatu, New Zealand

Birth

2002

Death of Ada Irene Cooksley in Levin, Otaki, Kapiti Coast, Wellington, New Zealand

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ada Cooksley

This ancestor line traces from Melksham, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom (1519) to Longburn, Manawatu, New Zealand (1912) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Ada Cooksley (1912–2002) was born in Longburn, Manawatu, New Zealand and died in Levin, Otaki, Kapiti Coast, Wellington, New Zealand. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Ada in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 13 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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