Colin Young (1921–2016) was born in Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand and died in Paraparaumu, Kapiti Coast, Wellington, New Zealand. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Colin Trevor Young 1921–2016

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 26 May 1921 · Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand

Died 20 Aug 2016 · Paraparaumu, Kapiti Coast, Wellington, New Zealand

Father Charles John Harold Young

Mother Jessie Winifred Jones

Spouse Verna Beatrice Mary Mong

Children Clive Gillies Young, Gary Charles Young, Janet Elizabeth Young

Siblings Jack Burlinson Young

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Immediate Family

Parents

Charles John Harold Young

Jessie Winifred Jones

Spouse(s)

Verna Beatrice Mary Mong

Children

Clive Gillies Young

Gary Charles Young

Janet Elizabeth Young

Biography

The story of Colin Trevor Young began in 1921 in Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand. Colin Trevor Young married verna beatrice mary mong, and had children including clive gillies young, gary charles young, janet elizabeth young. Colin Trevor Young passed away in 2016 in Paraparaumu, Kapiti Coast, Wellington, New Zealand.

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Life Timeline

1921

Birth of Colin Trevor Young in Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand

Birth

2016

Death of Colin Trevor Young in Paraparaumu, Kapiti Coast, Wellington, New Zealand

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Colin Young

This ancestor line traces from Staunton, Nottinghamshire, England (1525) to Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand (1921) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Colin Young (1921–2016) was born in Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand and died in Paraparaumu, 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 Colin 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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