Who was Anzac Cooksley?

Anzac Cooksley (1915–2003) was born in Palmerston North, Wellington, New Zealand and died in Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

How many people are researching Anzac?

Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Anzac in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 13 generations of this lineage.

What records do they have for Anzac?

Records vary by researcher and can include census, vital, parish, cemetery, and family sources.

How do I compare family trees?

Use Compare Tree on an available researcher profile to compare overlapping people and records.

Anzac Beatrice (Ann) Cooksley 1915–2003

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees

Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees

Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

B Reliability

Reliability Score: B

Medium — based on the source tree

Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

Verification checklist

Record available
Descendant's record available
Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Anzac Cooksley in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 13 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 02 Aug 1915 · Palmerston North, Wellington, New Zealand

Died 11 Oct 2003 · Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand

Father Joseph Denzil Cooksley

Mother Rose Alice Clark

Spouse Clifford Reynolds

Children Clifford George Reynolds, Dale Gregory Reynolds, Joseph Edwards Reynolds, Mary Rose Reynolds

Siblings Ada Irene Cooksley, Eric Denzel Cooksley, Eva Sylvia Cooksley, Gladys Rose Cooksley, Lionel Joseph George Cooksley, Stillborn Cooksley, Violet Elizabeth Cooksley

Records

Susan Blanch Morris Family Tree

Compare Tree

Researchers connected through Anzac Cooksley 1915–2003

and 1 more tree owner connected with Anzac Cooksley 1915–2003

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Denzil Cooksley

Rose Alice Clark

Spouse(s)

Clifford Reynolds

Children

Clifford George Reynolds

Dale Gregory Reynolds

Joseph Edwards Reynolds

Mary Rose Reynolds

Biography

The story of Anzac Beatrice (Ann) Cooksley began in 1915 in Palmerston North, Wellington, New Zealand. Anzac Beatrice (Ann) Cooksley married clifford reynolds, and had children including clifford george reynolds, dale gregory reynolds, joseph edwards reynolds, mary rose reynolds. Anzac Beatrice (Ann) Cooksley passed away in 2003 in Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand.

Sources

1

Record Susan Blanch Morris Family Tree

Life Timeline

1915

Birth of Anzac Beatrice (Ann) Cooksley in Palmerston North, Wellington, New Zealand

Birth

2003

Death of Anzac Beatrice (Ann) Cooksley in Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Anzac Cooksley

This ancestor line traces from Melksham, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom (1519) to Palmerston North, Wellington, New Zealand (1915) across 13 generations.

Direct Lineage

generations

Frequently Asked Questions

: Anzac Cooksley (1915–2003) was born in Palmerston North, Wellington, New Zealand and died in Whangarei, Northland, 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 Anzac 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.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.