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Mary Ellen Cairns 1878 – 1970 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 May 1878

Birth Location: Hokitika, West Coast, New Zealand

Death Date: 25 Feb 1970

Death Location: Wellington, New Zealand

Father: John Cairns

Mother: Annie Lynch

Spouse(s): Charles O'Brien

Children(s): Charles O'Brien, John O'Brien, Colin O'Brien, Irene O'Brien

The story of Mary Ellen Cairns began in 1878 in Hokitika, West Coast, New Zealand, with parents John Cairns and Annie Lynch. As an adult, Mary Ellen Cairns wed Charles O'Brien. Their household included Charles O'Brien, John O'Brien, Colin O'Brien and Irene O'Brien. Mary Ellen Cairns's life came to an end in 1970 in Wellington, New Zealand.

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Parents

John Cairns
1848 – 1882
Birth Location: Scotland
JC
Annie Lynch
1848 –
Birth Location: Ireland
AL

Spouses(s)

Charles O'Brien
1867 – 1932
Birth Location: Liverpool, Lancashire, England
CO

Children(s)

Charles O'Brien
1901 – 1964
Birth Location: –
CO
John O'Brien
1903 – 1972
Birth Location: –
JO
Colin O'Brien
1905 – 1991
Birth Location: –
CO
Irene O'Brien
1909 – 2001
Birth Location: –
IO

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 10 May 1878
    Event Place: Hokitika, West Coast, New Zealand

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Year: 1900
    Event Place: Waitress in Wellington

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 25 Feb 1970
    Event Place: Wellington, New Zealand

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: 03/C/21/014 Karori Cemetery, Wellington, New Zealand
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