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Rita Evelyn Bulliff or O'Donnell 1914–1996 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Apr 1914

Birth Location: 5 Keith St Wanganui New Zealand Reg no 1914/18868

Death Date: 30 Jun 1996

Death Location: Greymouth, Grey, West Coast, New Zealand

Father: Hugh O'Donnell

Mother: Mary Taylor

Spouse(s): Julius Wishnowski

Children(s): Lewis Wishnowski, Douglas Wishnowski, Betty Wishnowski

In 1914, Rita Evelyn Bulliff or O'Donnell entered the world in 5 Keith St Wanganui New Zealand Reg no 191418868, born to Hugh Augustus O Donnell And Mary Ann Taylor. In 1978, Rita Evelyn Bulliff or O'Donnell resided in New Zealand. Rita Evelyn Bulliff or O'Donnell married Julius Wilhelm Wishnowski, and had children including Betty Jean Wishnowski, Douglas Hugh Wishnowski, Lewis Edward Wishnowski. Rita Evelyn Bulliff or O'Donnell/ passed away in 1996 in Greymouth, Grey, West Coast, New Zealand.

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Biography

  • In 1914, Rita Evelyn Bulliff or O'Donnell entered the world in 5 Keith St Wanganui New Zealand Reg no 1914/18868, born to Hugh Augustus O Donnell And Mary Ann Taylor.
  • In 1978, Rita Evelyn Bulliff or O'Donnell resided in New Zealand.
  • Rita Evelyn Bulliff or O'Donnell married Julius Wilhelm Wishnowski, and had children including Betty Jean Wishnowski, Douglas Hugh Wishnowski, Lewis Edward Wishnowski.
  • Rita Evelyn Bulliff or O'Donnell passed away in 1996 in Greymouth, Grey, West Coast, New Zealand.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Rita O'Donnell's Ancestors

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Rita O'Donnell
1914–1996
Birth Place: 5 Keith St Wanganui New Zealand Reg no 1914/18868
Parents
Hugh Augustus O'Donnell
1873–1945
Wairau Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand
Mary (Ann) Taylor
1879–1923
Greytown, Wairarapa, New Zealand.
Grandparents
John (aka Tiemi Te Puke) Odonnell
1832–1894
Havelock South Island
Sarah (Barke) (1)
1837–1922
Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England
William (Albert) Taylor
1848–1888
Bishopsteignton, Devon, England
Maria (Catt) Strange
1860–1906
Tawa Flat, Porirua, Wellington, New Zealand
Great-Grandparents
George McDonald\O'Donnell
1800–1870
Hematini Puku
1812–1880
George 3Cx3
1810–1880
Martha Purdy
1817–1848
William Catt
1825–1900
Mary Morris
1831–1911
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Te PUKU
1780–1845
Rapa Makatu
1800–1860
William Barke
1783–1843
Sarah Slack
1781–
Nathaniel Purdy
1770–
Ann Riley
1775–1859
George Catt
1793–1863
Mary Kenward
1795–1888
George YES
1812–1895
Mary Bowman
1813–1885

Rita O'Donnell's Descendants

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Rita (Evelyn Bulliff or) O'Donnell (28 Apr 1914–30 Jun 1996) m. Julius (Wilhelm) Wishnowski (20 September 1889–18 May 1969)
  1. 1. Lewis (Edward) Wishnowski 1947–2001 m. Christine (Anne) Rodger 1948–1995
  2. 2. Douglas (Hugh) Wishnowski 1945–1945
  3. 3. Betty (Jean) Wishnowski 1936–2018 m. Joseph (Patrick Thomas (aka Desmond)) GREANEY 1920–1993

Rita O'Donnell's Timeline

4 Records

1914
28 Apr 1914
Birth of Rita Evelyn Bulliff or O'Donnell in 5 Keith St Wanganui New Zealand Reg no 1914/18868
5 Keith St Wanganui New Zealand Reg no 1914/18868
1937
1937
Age 23
Rita Evelyn Bulliff or O'Donnell was married in New Zealand
New Zealand
1978
1978
Age 64
Rita Evelyn Bulliff or O'Donnell resided here in New Zealand
New Zealand
1996
30 Jun 1996
Age 82
Death of Rita Evelyn Bulliff or O'Donnell in Greymouth, Grey, West Coast, New Zealand
Greymouth, Grey, West Coast, New Zealand

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Apr 1914
    Event Place: 5 Keith St Wanganui New Zealand Reg no 1914/18868

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1937
    Event Place: New Zealand

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1978
    Event Place: New Zealand
    Record Source: New Zealand, Electoral Rolls, BAB Microfilming; Auckland, New Zealand; New Zealand Electoral Rolls, 1853-1981

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Jun 1996
    Event Place: Greymouth, Grey, West Coast, New Zealand

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