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Janet Banks 1860–1930 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: ABT 1860

Birth Location: Edinburgh, Scotland

Death Date: 16 May 1930

Death Location: Sydenham, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

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Mother:

Spouse(s): William Straw

Children(s): George Straw, Edna Straw, Evelyn Straw, Ivy Straw, Edith Straw

The story of Janet Banks began in 1860 in Edinburgh, Scotland. In 1893, Janet Banks resided in Sydenham, New Zealand. In 1894, Janet Banks resided in Sydenham, New Zealand. Janet Banks married William John Straw, and had children including Edith Emma Straw, Edna Lyall Straw, Evelyn Maud Straw, George Frederick Straw, Ivy Gladys Straw. Janet Banks passed away in 1930 in Sydenham, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.

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Biography

  • The story of Janet Banks began in 1860 in Edinburgh, Scotland.
  • In 1893, Janet Banks resided in Sydenham, New Zealand.
  • In 1894, Janet Banks resided in Sydenham, New Zealand.
  • Janet Banks married William John Straw, and had children including Edith Emma Straw, Edna Lyall Straw, Evelyn Maud Straw, George Frederick Straw, Ivy Gladys Straw.
  • Janet Banks passed away in 1930 in Sydenham, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

William Straw
1861–1945
Birth Location: Plymouth, Devonshire, England
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Children(s)

George Straw
1893–1967
Birth Location: Walton Street, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
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Edna Straw
1897–1900
Birth Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
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Evelyn Straw
1891–1971
Birth Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
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Ivy Straw
1895–1992
Birth Location: Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
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Edith Straw
1888–1890
Birth Location: New Zealand
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Janet Banks's Ancestors

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Janet Banks
1860–1930
Birth Place: Edinburgh, Scotland
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Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Janet Banks's Descendants

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Janet Banks (ABT 1860–16 May 1930) m. William (John) Straw (1 Mar 1861–10 Jan 1945)
  1. 1. George (Frederick) Straw 1893–1967 m. Ethel (May) Evans 1893–1965
    1. 1. William (Harold (Bill)) Straw 1917–1991 m. Nancy (Lola) Humphreys 1921–1997
      1. 1. Linda (Fay) Straw 1946–1985
    2. 2. Frederick (David Robert) Straw 1916–1965 m. Irene (May (Rene)) Prebble 1916–2010
      1. 1. Anthony (David) Straw 1941–2023
    3. 3. John (Campbell (Jack)) Straw 1922–1990 m. Lillian (May) Millar 1928–2019
  2. 2. Edna (Lyall) Straw 1897–1900
  3. 3. Evelyn (Maud) Straw 1891–1971 m. Reginald (Protheroe) Jarden 1894–1957
    1. 1. Maurice Jarden –1982
  4. 4. Ivy (Gladys) Straw 1895–1992 m. John (Campbell) Collins 1888–1958
    1. 1. Clifford (William) Collins 1916–2009 m. Violet Taylor –1994
    2. 2. Douglas (Banks) Collins 1919–1980
    3. 3. Lois (Ivy) Collins 1923–2011 m. Melville Copp –1985
    4. 4. Edna (Gladys) Collins 1926–
  5. 5. Edith (Emma) Straw 1888–1890

Janet Banks's Timeline

10 Records

1860
ABT 1860
Birth of Janet Banks in Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh, Scotland
1893
1893
Age 33
Janet Banks resided here in Sydenham, New Zealand
Sydenham, New Zealand
1894
1894
Age 34
Janet Banks resided here in Sydenham, New Zealand
Sydenham, New Zealand
1899
1899
Age 39
Janet Banks resided here in Sydenham, New Zealand
Sydenham, New Zealand
1902
1902
Age 42
Janet Banks resided here in Sydenham, New Zealand
Sydenham, New Zealand
1903
1903
Age 43
Janet Banks resided here in Sydenham, New Zealand
Sydenham, New Zealand
1908
1908
Age 48
Janet Banks resided here in Oxford, New Zealand
Oxford, New Zealand
1925
1925
Age 65
Janet Banks resided here in New Zealand
New Zealand
1930
14 May 1930
Age 70
Death of Janet Banks in Opawa, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Opawa, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
1930
16 May 1930
Age 70
Burial of Janet Banks in Sydenham, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Sydenham, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: ABT 1860
    Event Place: Edinburgh, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave Index
    [2] New Zealand, Cemetery Records
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [4] New Zealand, CIVIL Registration Death Index, Department of Internal Affairs; New Zealand; New Zealand, Civil Registration Death Index, 1840-2021

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1893
    Event Place: Sydenham, New Zealand
    Record Source: New Zealand, Electoral Rolls, BAB Microfilming; Auckland, New Zealand; New Zealand Electoral Rolls, 1853-1981

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1894
    Event Place: Sydenham, New Zealand
    Record Source: New Zealand, Electoral Rolls, BAB Microfilming; Auckland, New Zealand; New Zealand Electoral Rolls, 1853-1981

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1899
    Event Place: Sydenham, New Zealand
    Record Source: New Zealand, Electoral Rolls, BAB Microfilming; Auckland, New Zealand; New Zealand Electoral Rolls, 1853-1981

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1902
    Event Place: Sydenham, New Zealand
    Record Source: New Zealand, Electoral Rolls, BAB Microfilming; Auckland, New Zealand; New Zealand Electoral Rolls, 1853-1981

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1903
    Event Place: Sydenham, New Zealand
    Record Source: New Zealand, Electoral Rolls, BAB Microfilming; Auckland, New Zealand; New Zealand Electoral Rolls, 1853-1981

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1908
    Event Place: Oxford, New Zealand
    Record Source: New Zealand, Electoral Rolls, BAB Microfilming; Auckland, New Zealand; New Zealand Electoral Rolls, 1853-1981

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: New Zealand
    Record Source: New Zealand, Electoral Rolls, BAB Microfilming; Auckland, New Zealand; New Zealand Electoral Rolls, 1853-1981

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 May 1930
    Event Place: Opawa, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
    Record Source:
    [1] New Zealand, Death Index, 1848-1964
    [2] Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave Index
    [3] New Zealand, Cemetery Records
    [4] New Zealand, CIVIL Registration Death Index, Department of Internal Affairs; New Zealand; New Zealand, Civil Registration Death Index, 1840-2021

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 16 May 1930
    Event Place: Sydenham, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
    Record Source:
    [1] Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave Index
    [2] New Zealand, Cemetery Records
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