Who was Elsie Cooksley?

Elsie Cooksley (1895–1970) was born in Longburn, Manawatu, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand and died in Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Elsie Emmeline Cooksley 1895–1970

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

Born 17 Dec 1895 · Longburn, Manawatu, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

Died 03 Mar 1970 · Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

Father George Elijah Cooksley

Mother Susan Blanche Morris

Spouse Michael Henry Fitzsimons

Children Francis Edward Frank Fitzsimons, John Douglas Fitzsimons, Lawrence Weir Jim Fitzsimons, Lawrence Wier Fitzsimons, Ronald Henry Cooksley Fitzsimons, Ronald Henry Fitzsimons, Thomas Leonard Fitzsimmons, Valma Ruth Cooksley Fitzsimons, William Allan Fitzsimons

Siblings Albert Richard Cooksley, Charles Cyrus Cooksley, George Edward Cooksley, Harold Cooksley, Hugh Ronald Cooksley, Ivy Myrtle Cooksley, Joseph Denzil Cooksley, Ruth Maud Cooksley, Thomas Edward Cooksley, Thursa Evelyn Cooksley, Weir Duncan Cooksley

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Susan Blanch Morris Family Tree

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Immediate Family

Parents

George Elijah Cooksley

Susan Blanche Morris

Spouse(s)

Michael Henry Fitzsimons

Children

Francis Edward Frank Fitzsimons

John Douglas Fitzsimons

Lawrence Weir Jim Fitzsimons

Lawrence Wier Fitzsimons

Ronald Henry Cooksley Fitzsimons

Ronald Henry Fitzsimons

Thomas Leonard Fitzsimmons

Valma Ruth Cooksley Fitzsimons

William Allan Fitzsimons

Biography

In 1895, Elsie Emmeline Cooksley entered the world in Longburn, Manawatu, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand, born to george elijah cooksley and susan blanche morris. Elsie Emmeline Cooksley married michael henry fitzsimons, and had children including francis edward frank fitzsimons, john douglas fitzsimons, lawrence weir jim fitzsimons, lawrence wier fitzsimons, ronald henry cooksley fitzsimons, ronald henry fitzsimons, thomas leonard fitzsimmons, valma ruth cooksley fitzsimons, william allan fitzsimons. Elsie Emmeline Cooksley passed away in 1970 in Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand.

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Record Susan Blanch Morris Family Tree

Life Timeline

1895

Birth of Elsie Emmeline Cooksley in Longburn, Manawatu, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

Birth

1970

Death of Elsie Emmeline Cooksley in Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Elsie Cooksley

This ancestor line traces from Melksham, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom (1519) to Longburn, Manawatu, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand (1895) across 12 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Elsie Cooksley (1895–1970) was born in Longburn, Manawatu, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand and died in Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, 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 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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