Who was Elsie Armstrong?

Elsie Armstrong (1920–1990) was born in Linton, New Zealand and died in Wellington, New Zealand. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Elsie Laurel Armstrong 1920–1990

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 19 May 1920 · Linton, New Zealand

Died 20 Nov 1990 · Wellington, New Zealand

Father Albert James Armstrong

Mother Ellen Patchett

Spouse Francis Paul Frank Minchin

Children Anthony Richard Minchin, Christopher James Minchin, Judy Faye Minchin, Mary Jo Minchin, Paul Ronald Minchin, Suzanne Jennifer Minchin

Siblings Athol Errol Armstrong, Cicely May Armstrong, George Albert Armstrong, Rita Dorothy Mavis Armstrong

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Immediate Family

Parents

Albert James Armstrong

Ellen Patchett

Spouse(s)

Francis Paul Frank Minchin

Children

Anthony Richard Minchin

Christopher James Minchin

Judy Faye Minchin

Mary Jo Minchin

Paul Ronald Minchin

Suzanne Jennifer Minchin

Biography

Elsie Laurel Armstrong was born in 1920 in Linton, New Zealand, the child of albert james armstrong and ellen patchett. Elsie Laurel Armstrong married francis paul frank minchin, and had children including anthony richard minchin, christopher james minchin, judy faye minchin, mary jo minchin, paul ronald minchin, suzanne jennifer minchin. Elsie Laurel Armstrong passed away in 1990 in Wellington, New Zealand.

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1920

Birth of Elsie Laurel Armstrong in Linton, New Zealand

Birth

1990

Death of Elsie Laurel Armstrong in Wellington, New Zealand

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Elsie Armstrong

This ancestor line traces from Staunton, Nottinghamshire, England (1525) to Linton, New Zealand (1920) across 12 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Elsie Armstrong (1920–1990) was born in Linton, New Zealand and died in 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Elsie 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 12 generations of this lineage geographically.
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