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Walter Ernest McKeich

Male 1882 - 1965  (83 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Walter Ernest McKeich was born on 9 Jan 1882 in Lawrence, Central, Otago, New Zealand; died on 18 Jun 1965 in Te Awamutu, Waipa, New Zealand.

    Other Events:

    • Alias: Wattie
    • Occupation: wool classer

    Notes:

    Died:

    Walter married Elizabeth Barclay Waddell on 28 Mar 1906 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand. Elizabeth was born on 25 Jul 1883 in Outram, Otago, New Zealand; died on 13 Dec 1959 in Hamilton, New Zealand. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Colin Harrie McKeich  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Jan 1907 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; died on 21 Mar 1981 in Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand.
    2. 3. Beryl Barclay McKeich  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 May 1909 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; died on 16 May 1965 in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.
    3. 4. Leslie Stuart McKeich  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Sep 1911 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; died on 27 Feb 1975 in Auckland, New Zealand.
    4. 5. Alan Walter McKeich  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Sep 1914 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; died on 21 Apr 1915 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.
    5. 6. Ethel Muriel McKeich  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Jun 1916 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; died on 5 Jul 1982 in Cambridge, Waikato, New Zealand.
    6. 7. Robert William McKeich  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 May 1919 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; died on 4 Aug 1970 in West Palm Beach, Florida, USA.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Colin Harrie McKeich Descendancy chart to this point (1.Walter1) was born on 3 Jan 1907 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; died on 21 Mar 1981 in Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: electrician

    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




    Died:

    Colin married Mary Naismith Turley on 24 Feb 1932 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand. Mary was born on 4 Nov 1906 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; died on 5 May 1994 in Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 8. William Ernest McKeich  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 9. Jean Elizabeth McKeich  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 10. Alexander Edward McKeich  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Sep 1937 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; died on 16 Jul 2009 in Perth, Western Australia, Australia.

  2. 3.  Beryl Barclay McKeich Descendancy chart to this point (1.Walter1) was born on 15 May 1909 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; died on 16 May 1965 in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.

    Notes:

    Died:

    Beryl married Charles Roy Irvine on 12 Feb 1929 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand. Charles was born on 30 Dec 1902 in Oamaru, Otago, New Zealand; died on 23 May 1978 in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. Bruce Raymond Irvine  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 4.  Leslie Stuart McKeich Descendancy chart to this point (1.Walter1) was born on 17 Sep 1911 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; died on 27 Feb 1975 in Auckland, New Zealand.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: mechanic

    Notes:

    Served in the Transport section of the Nz Division in the Desert during the second World War. Went back to Dunedin to work as a mechanic. Retired to Auckland to be close to Green Lane Hospital. Had contracted Multiple Sclerosis.His W.W.2 medals were given to Bill McKeich. There were no children from this marriage.


    Leslie married Helen George in 1946. Helen was born on 25 Sep 1914; died in 1983 in New Zealand. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 5.  Alan Walter McKeich Descendancy chart to this point (1.Walter1) was born in Sep 1914 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; died on 21 Apr 1915 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.

    Notes:

    Died:


  5. 6.  Ethel Muriel McKeich Descendancy chart to this point (1.Walter1) was born on 13 Jun 1916 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; died on 5 Jul 1982 in Cambridge, Waikato, New Zealand.

    Ethel married Eric Ford on 28 Nov 1942 in Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand. Eric was born on 15 Aug 1915 in Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand; died in 2008 in New Zealand. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 7.  Robert William McKeich Descendancy chart to this point (1.Walter1) was born on 15 May 1919 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; died on 4 Aug 1970 in West Palm Beach, Florida, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: electrician

    Robert married Bernadette Teresa Kirse on 20 Jul 1946 in New York, New York, USA. Bernadette was born on 27 Nov 1919 in New York, New York, USA; died on 17 Sep 1994 in West Palm Beach, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 3

  1. 8.  William Ernest McKeich Descendancy chart to this point (2.Colin2, 1.Walter1)

    William married Mary Lynette Swan [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Jean Elizabeth McKeich Descendancy chart to this point (2.Colin2, 1.Walter1)

  3. 10.  Alexander Edward McKeich Descendancy chart to this point (2.Colin2, 1.Walter1) was born on 22 Sep 1937 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; died on 16 Jul 2009 in Perth, Western Australia, Australia.

  4. 11.  Bruce Raymond Irvine Descendancy chart to this point (3.Beryl2, 1.Walter1)

    Family/Spouse: Smith. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



 

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