YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

John Mill Cairns 1883–1963 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Aug 1883

Birth Location: Petone, Wellington, New Zealand

Death Date: 15 Aug 1963

Death Location: Masterton Cemetery, New Zealand

Father: Patrick Cairns

Mother: Bridget Cairns

Spouse(s): Marion Allsworth

Children(s): John Cairns, Kathleen Cairns, Desmond Cairns, Terence Cairns, Maureen Cairns, Keith Cairns

John Mill Cairns was born in 1883 in Petone, Wellington, New Zealand, the child of Patrick Cairns And Bridget Cairns. John Mill Cairns married Marion Allsworth, and had children including Desmond Arthur Cairns, John Bernard Cairns, Kathleen Monica Kit Cairns, Keith Raymond Cairns, Maureen Agnes Cairns, Terence Joseph Terry Cairns. John Mill Cairns passed away in 1963 in Masterton Cemetery, New Zealand.

Find more search results for John Cairns
JC

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • John Mill Cairns was born in 1883 in Petone, Wellington, New Zealand, the child of Patrick Cairns And Bridget Cairns.
  • John Mill Cairns married Marion Allsworth, and had children including Desmond Arthur Cairns, John Bernard Cairns, Kathleen Monica Kit Cairns, Keith Raymond Cairns, Maureen Agnes Cairns, Terence Joseph Terry Cairns.
  • John Mill Cairns passed away in 1963 in Masterton Cemetery, New Zealand.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Cairns's Ancestors

Self
John Cairns
1883–1963
Birth Place: Petone, Wellington, New Zealand
Parents
Patrick Cairns
1839–1956
Glasgow, Lanarch, Scotland
Bridget Cairns
1840–1956
Coatbridge, Armagh, Ireland
Grandparents
William (McCairn) (Cairns)
1816–1900
Ireland
Ann McCall
1815–1839
Ireland
Peter Duffy
1810–
County Armagh, Northern Ireland
Ann Craig
1821–1881
Armagh, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Andrew Cairns
1794–1865
Christian Anderson
1793–1844
John Duffy
1790–
Anne Connelly
1790–
Craig
1780–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Andrew Cairns
1760–1834
Helen Scobie
1765–1832
Creggan Armagh
1750–
Cathe Kearney
–1811
Craig
1760–

John Cairns's Descendants

1.
JC
John (Mill) Cairns (10 Aug 1883–15 Aug 1963) m. Marion Allsworth (12 Jan 1890–Aft. 13 Oct 1970)
  1. 1. John (Bernard) Cairns 1915–1941 m. Gladys (Bessie) Webb 1917–1996
  2. 2. Kathleen (Monica ( Kit )) Cairns 1917–1991 m. John (Crumbie) Patrick 1910–1955
  3. 3. Desmond (Arthur) Cairns 1922–1996 m. Aline (Evelyn) Hague 1931–2001
  4. 4. Terence (Joseph (Terry)) Cairns 1927–2012 m. Pearl (Winifred) Cottle 1927–2014
  5. 5. Maureen (Agnes) Cairns 1929–2000 m. Arnold (Bruce) Oakly 1931–2004
  6. 6. Keith (Raymond) Cairns 1925–1987

John Cairns's Timeline

23 Records

1883
10 Aug 1883
Birth of John Mill Cairns in Petone, Wellington, New Zealand
Petone, Wellington, New Zealand
1883
02 Oct 1883
John Mill Cairns was baptized in Sacred Haert Catholic Church, Petone, New Zealand
Sacred Haert Catholic Church, Petone, New Zealand
1883
Aft. 10 Aug 1883
John Mill Cairns resided here in 26 High Street, Petone, New Zealand
26 High Street, Petone, New Zealand
1890
28 Jan 1890
Age 7
John Mill Cairns - Education in Petone Central School Started Petone School 28 January 1890. (birth date in school register wrongly shown as 1 Sept 1890). Further particulars on John Mill Cairns are torn out of school register.(KMP notes)
Petone Central School Started Petone School 28 January 1890. (birth date in school register wrongly shown as 1 Sept 1890). Further particulars on John Mill Cairns are torn out of school register.(KMP notes)
1895
1895
Age 12
John Mill Cairns - Education in Left earlier than Standard 7 (highest level) maybe at Convent School, Hutt, Lower Hutt, New Zealand because he went to work after the house burnt down
Left earlier than Standard 7 (highest level) maybe at Convent School, Hutt, Lower Hutt, New Zealand because he went to work after the house burnt down
1895
Aft. 1895
Age 12
John Mill Cairns was employed in New Zealand Railway Apprentice (in Engine Cleaning Sheds in Petone)
New Zealand Railway Apprentice (in Engine Cleaning Sheds in Petone)
1905
Bet. 1905–1908
Age 22
John Mill Cairns resided here in Labourer, Jackson Street Petone in Electoral Rolls
Labourer, Jackson Street Petone in Electoral Rolls
1909
Apr 1909
Age 26
John Mill Cairns resided here in 28 Waltons Avenue, Masterton
28 Waltons Avenue, Masterton
1910
Bef. 1910
Age 27
John Mill Cairns was employed in Worked at Gear Meat Works in Petone
Worked at Gear Meat Works in Petone
1910
Bet. 1910–1963
Age 27
John Mill Cairns resided here in Walton's Avenue, Masterton
Walton's Avenue, Masterton
1910
Aft. Apr 1910
Age 27
John Mill Cairns was employed in Worked at the Waignawa Meat Works, near Masterton, New Zealand
Worked at the Waignawa Meat Works, near Masterton, New Zealand
1914
1914
Age 31
John Mill Cairns resided here in 123 Cornwall St Masterton
123 Cornwall St Masterton
1914
22 Oct 1914
Age 31
John Mill Cairns was employed in Packer
Packer
1914
22 Oct 1914
Age 31
John Mill Cairns resided here in Lincoln Road Masterton
Lincoln Road Masterton
1920
Bet. 1920–1929
Age 37
John Mill Cairns was employed in Pram and cycle repairer from his home in Walton's Avenue, Masterton
Pram and cycle repairer from his home in Walton's Avenue, Masterton
1930
Aft. 1930
Age 47
John Mill Cairns was employed in After the Depression he returned to work at the Waignawa Meat Works, near Masterton, New Zealand
After the Depression he returned to work at the Waignawa Meat Works, near Masterton, New Zealand
1931
1931
Age 48
John Mill Cairns resided here in Masterton, New Zealand
Masterton, New Zealand
1949
26 Sep 1949
Age 66
John Mill Cairns was employed in Fellmonger on Will
Fellmonger on Will
1949
26 Sep 1949
Age 66
John Mill Cairns - Will in no. 132/63 Masterton, New Zealand Filed 28 August 1963
no. 132/63 Masterton, New Zealand Filed 28 August 1963
1952
Abt. 1952
Age 69
John Mill Cairns - Retirement in Presented with a lounge chair, apair of slippers and six months pay after working ar Waignawa for 42 years
Presented with a lounge chair, apair of slippers and six months pay after working ar Waignawa for 42 years
1963
13 Aug 1963
Age 80
Death of John Mill Cairns in Masterton, New Zealand
Masterton, New Zealand
1963
15 Aug 1963
Age 80
Burial of John Mill Cairns in Masterton Cemetery, New Zealand
Masterton Cemetery, New Zealand
1963
28 Aug 1963
Age 80
John Mill Cairns - Probate in 132/63 Masterton Court
132/63 Masterton Court

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Aug 1883
    Event Place: Petone, Wellington, New Zealand
    Record Source:
    [1] Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave Index
    [2] New Zealand, CIVIL Registration Birth Index, Department of Internal Affairs; New Zealand; New Zealand, Registration Birth Index, 1840-1901
    [3] Cairns Doole.FTW
    [4] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 02 Oct 1883
    Event Place: Sacred Haert Catholic Church, Petone, New Zealand
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1883
    Event Place: 1883 John Mill Cairns 3636
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Aft. 10 Aug 1883
    Event Place: 26 High Street, Petone, New Zealand
    Record Source:
    [1] Cairns Doole.FTW
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Education
    Event Date: 28 Jan 1890
    Event Place: Petone Central School Started Petone School 28 January 1890. (birth date in school register wrongly shown as 1 Sept 1890). Further particulars on John Mill Cairns are torn out of school register.(KMP notes)
    Record Source:
    [1] Cairns Doole.FTW
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Education
    Event Date: 1895
    Event Place: Left earlier than Standard 7 (highest level) maybe at Convent School, Hutt, Lower Hutt, New Zealand because he went to work after the house burnt down
    Record Source: Cairns Doole.FTW

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: Aft. 1895
    Event Place: New Zealand Railway Apprentice (in Engine Cleaning Sheds in Petone)
    Record Source: Cairns Doole.FTW

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Bet. 1905–1908
    Event Place: Labourer, Jackson Street Petone in Electoral Rolls

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Apr 1909
    Event Place: 28 Waltons Avenue, Masterton
    Record Source: Cairns Doole.FTW

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: Bef. 1910
    Event Place: Worked at Gear Meat Works in Petone
    Record Source:
    [1] Cairns Doole.FTW
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Bet. 1910–1963
    Event Place: Walton's Avenue, Masterton
    Record Source: Cairns Doole.FTW

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: Aft. Apr 1910
    Event Place: Worked at the Waignawa Meat Works, near Masterton, New Zealand
    Record Source: Cairns Doole.FTW

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1914
    Event Place: 123 Cornwall St Masterton

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 22 Oct 1914
    Event Place: Packer
    Record Source: Marriage Certificate of John Mills Cairns and Marian Allsworth

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 22 Oct 1914
    Event Place: Lincoln Road Masterton
    Record Source: Marriage Certificate of John Mills Cairns and Marian Allsworth

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: Bet. 1920–1929
    Event Place: Pram and cycle repairer from his home in Walton's Avenue, Masterton
    Record Source: Cairns Doole.FTW

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: Aft. 1930
    Event Place: After the Depression he returned to work at the Waignawa Meat Works, near Masterton, New Zealand
    Record Source: Cairns Doole.FTW

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1931
    Event Place: Masterton, New Zealand
    Record Source: New Zealand, Electoral Rolls, BAB Microfilming; Auckland, New Zealand; New Zealand Electoral Rolls, 1853-1981

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 26 Sep 1949
    Event Place: Fellmonger on Will

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Will
    Event Date: 26 Sep 1949
    Event Place: no. 13263 Masterton, New Zealand Filed 28 August 1963
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Retirement
    Event Date: Abt. 1952
    Event Place: Presented with a lounge chair, apair of slippers and six months pay after working ar Waignawa for 42 years
    Record Source:
    [1] Cairns Doole.FTW
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Custom Fact

    Genealogy Event 23
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Aug 1963
    Event Place: Masterton, New Zealand
    Record Source:
    [1] Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave Index
    [2] Cairns Doole.FTW
    [3] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 24
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 15 Aug 1963
    Event Place: Masterton Cemetery, New Zealand
    Record Source:
    [1] Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave Index
    [2] Cairns Doole.FTW
    [3] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 25
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 28 Aug 1963
    Event Place: 13263 Masterton Court
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE