Our Family History
Colin Harrie McKeich
1907 - 1981 (74 years)
1883 - 1959 (76 years)-
Name Colin Harrie McKeich Born 3 Jan 1907 Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand 
Gender Male Occupation electrician Died 21 Mar 1981 Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand 
Siblings5 siblings Patriarch & Matriarch 
Alexander McKeich, b. Abt 1755, d. Yes, date unknown (3 x Great Grandfather)
Elizabeth Barclay Waddell, b. 25 Jul 1883, Outram, Otago, New Zealand, d. 13 Dec 1959, Hamilton, New Zealand (Age 76 years) (Mother) Notes - Colin was born in Dunedin, the eldest child of Walter and Elizabeth McKeich. He was educated at Macandrew Road School where he was Dux in his final year. His secondary education was at night school at King Edward Technical College where he gained qualifications which enabled him to carry out the tasks of an Electrical Engineer. In 1942 he gained a position with the Public Works Dept in Wellington. He and his family, Maisie, his wife and Bill, Jean and Alex lived at Ingestre Street, Brooklyn and Colin joined such groups as the local Bowling Club, Ratepayers' Association and School Committees. He was a Commissioner for South Wellington Intermediate when that school was first established. In his early years Colin was a marksman with the Kiwi Defence Rifle Club and won events at Trentham. Colin was heavily involved with the New Zealand Institute of Electricians and became President and Life Member towards the end of his career in the Electrical Industry. For a number of years Colin edited "The New Zealand Electrician". He enjoyed writing articles for the journal and delivering speeches at conferences, many of which, it is reported, were designed to stir people into action. He retired after 40 years as Chief Regulations Engineer for the New Zealand Electricity Department.
All entries for 1928 - 1931 electoral roll living at 151 Bay View Road
49370, Mckeich, Colin Harrie, Electrician
18788, Mckeich, Elizabeth Barclay, Married
18791, Mckeich, Walter Ernest, Woolclasser
Person ID I5782 Clark Last Modified 7 Jan 2011
Father Walter Ernest McKeich, b. 9 Jan 1882, Lawrence, Central, Otago, New Zealand , d. 18 Jun 1965, Te Awamutu, Waipa, New Zealand (Age 83 years) Mother Elizabeth Barclay Waddell, b. 25 Jul 1883, Outram, Otago, New Zealand , d. 13 Dec 1959, Hamilton, New Zealand (Age 76 years) Family ID F1595 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Wife Mary Naismith Turley, b. 4 Nov 1906, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand , d. 5 May 1994, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand (Age 87 years) Married 24 Feb 1932 Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand - Have at least 3 children
All entries for 1935 electoral roll living at 34 Nottingham Crescent, Caversham
49370, Mckeich, Colin Harrie, Electrician
60030, Mckeich, Mary Naismith, Married
33239, Turley, William Harry, Agent
All entries for 1938 electoral roll living at 193 Surrey Street, Caversham
49370, Mckeich, Colin Harrie, Electrician
60030, Mckeich, Mary Naismith, Married
Children 1. William Ernest McKeich Married: Mary Lynette Swan (1958)2. Jean Elizabeth McKeich 3. Alexander Edward McKeich, b. 22 Sep 1937, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand , d. 16 Jul 2009, Perth, Western Australia, Australia (Age 71 years)Last Modified 7 Jan 2011 Family ID F1596 Group Sheet | Family Chart
- Colin was born in Dunedin, the eldest child of Walter and Elizabeth McKeich. He was educated at Macandrew Road School where he was Dux in his final year. His secondary education was at night school at King Edward Technical College where he gained qualifications which enabled him to carry out the tasks of an Electrical Engineer. In 1942 he gained a position with the Public Works Dept in Wellington. He and his family, Maisie, his wife and Bill, Jean and Alex lived at Ingestre Street, Brooklyn and Colin joined such groups as the local Bowling Club, Ratepayers' Association and School Committees. He was a Commissioner for South Wellington Intermediate when that school was first established. In his early years Colin was a marksman with the Kiwi Defence Rifle Club and won events at Trentham. Colin was heavily involved with the New Zealand Institute of Electricians and became President and Life Member towards the end of his career in the Electrical Industry. For a number of years Colin edited "The New Zealand Electrician". He enjoyed writing articles for the journal and delivering speeches at conferences, many of which, it is reported, were designed to stir people into action. He retired after 40 years as Chief Regulations Engineer for the New Zealand Electricity Department.