Who was Thomas Treen?

Thomas Treen (1888–1969) was born in Masterton, New Zealand and died in Levin, New Zealand. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Thomas William Treen 1888–1969

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

Born 10 Apr 1888 · Masterton, New Zealand

Died 01 May 1969 · Levin, New Zealand

Father William George Treen

Mother Sarah Ann Morris

Spouse Ethel Mary Benger

Children Beryl Ellen Treen, Bryan Benger Treen, Shirley Ethel Agnes Treen, Stillborn Treen, William Ivan Treen

Siblings Emma Amelia Treen, Ethel Treen

Records

K M Patrick The Family of Ethel & …

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Shirley Ethel Agnes Treen

Stillborn Treen

William Ivan Treen

Biography

In 1888, Thomas William Treen entered the world in Masterton, New Zealand, born to william george treen and sarah ann morris. In 1926, Thomas William Treen resided in Winchester Street, Levin, New Zealand. In 1948, Thomas William Treen resided in Korokoro, Petone, New Zealand. Thomas William Treen married ethel mary benger, and had children including beryl ellen treen, bryan benger treen, shirley ethel agnes treen, stillborn treen, william ivan treen. Thomas William Treen passed away in 1969 in Levin, New Zealand.

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Record K M Patrick
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Record The Family of Ethel & Thomas Treen Reunion 18-19 April 1987

Life Timeline

1888

Birth of Thomas William Treen in Masterton, New Zealand

Birth

1926

Thomas William Treen resided here in Winchester Street, Levin, New Zealand

Residence

1948

Thomas William Treen resided here in Korokoro, Petone, New Zealand

Residence

1969

Death of Thomas William Treen in Levin, New Zealand

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Treen

This ancestor line traces from Melksham, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom (1519) to Masterton, New Zealand (1888) across 12 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Thomas Treen (1888–1969) was born in Masterton, New Zealand and died in Levin, 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas 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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