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James Duffy Armstrong 1844 – 1891 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1844

Birth Location: Nelson, New Zealand

Death Date: 13 Dec 1891

Death Location: Nelson, New Zealand

Father: John Armstrong

Mother: Anora O'Brien

Spouse(s): Margaret Dickson

Children(s): Annie Armstrong, Cecil Armstrong, Ferrers Armstrong, Leonard Armstrong, Ethel Armstrong

Early life: James Duffy Armstrong arrived in Nelson, New Zealand in 1844, born to John Armstrong and Anora O'Brien. Over time, James Duffy Armstrong formed a family with Margaret J. H. Dickson, which included Annie Armstrong, Cecil Armstrong, Ferrers Armstrong, Leonard George Armstrong and Ethel Armstrong. James Duffy Armstrong concluded life in Nelson, New Zealand in 1891.

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Parents

John Armstrong
1818 – 1902
Birth Location: Cavan, Ireland
JA
Anora O'Brien
1819 – 1861
Birth Location: Windsor,Berkshire, England
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Spouses(s)

Margaret Dickson
1849 – 1890
Birth Location: Scotland
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Children(s)

Annie Armstrong
1875 –
Birth Location: –
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Cecil Armstrong
Birth Location: Nelson, New Zealand
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Ferrers Armstrong
Birth Location: –
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Leonard Armstrong
Birth Location: –
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Ethel Armstrong
Birth Location: –
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Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 1844
    Event Place: Nelson, New Zealand

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 13 Dec 1891
    Event Place: Nelson, New Zealand
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