1Newspaper - Belfast News-Letter, Page 3, 6 Jan 1868.
"Death. January 5th at 11 Norwood Street, Belfast, James Livingston, aged 55 years. His remains will be removed for interment in Tynan Burial Ground, on tomorrow (Tuesday) morning at 8 o'clock. Friends will please accept this invitation."2Ireland - Probate Records (PRONI website), No. 4817.
"No. 4817
This is the last and only Will and Testament of me James Livingstone of Number 11 Norwood Street Belfast, carpenter I leave devise and bequeath all my property real and personal which I may die possessed of or entitled to, unto my wife Olivia Livingstone otherwise Cosgrave absolutely subject to the payment by her of all my just dcebts funeral and testamentary expenses, and the following legacies which I hereby bequeath to the persons herein after named, To my son Alexander Livingstone a legacy of ten pounds, to my son James Livingstone a legacy of ten pounds, and to my daughter Elizabeth Jane Stewart wife of William John Stewart a legacy of thirty pounds for her separate use free from the debts or engagement of her said husband, and to be paid to her on her own receipt which shall be a sufficient discharge and I appoint my wife the said Olivia Livingstone otherwise Cosgrave to be the sole Executrix of this my will In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this thirty first day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty seven.
James X (his mark) Livingstone
Signed by the said Testator as and for his last Will and Testament in the joint presence of us present at the same time who at his request in his presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses, the testator having affixed his mark in consequence of bodily weakness. W.E. Armstrong; William Smyth
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Livingston James
Deceased
Effects sworn under 200 pounds
Died at Norwood Street Belfast County of Antrim 5 January 1868."3Civil Registration, Marriage - Ireland, 1859; Page 713.
"Page 713
Schedule G. Registrar's District of Belfast
1859 Marriage solemnized at St. Annes in the Parish of Belfast in the County of Antrim
No. 241
When married - 27 January 1859
Groom - James Livingston
Groom's age - full age
Groom's condition - Widower
Groom's profession - Joiner
Groom's residence - Belfast
Groom's father - William Livingston; Reedmaker / Roadmaker (sic)
Bride - Leonna Cosgrave
Bride's age - full age
Bride's condition - Spinster
Bride's residence - Malone
Bride's father - Thomas Cosgrave; Farmer
Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the United Church of England and Ireland by license, by me, William Anderson, in the presence of James Leckey and Ann McVernon."
Olivia or Leonna or Lavinia or Levinia COSGRAVE
1Papers of Alexander Finlay, executor of James Steele, Public Record Office of Northern Ireland, D1905/1/90.
"An affidavit of James Cosgrave, found in the papers of Alexander Finlay, at PRONI, identified that upon the death of Mathew Steele (son of James Steele) the residue of the estate of James Steele was to be distributed among testator's daughters and grandchildren, and stated "That the daughters and grandchildren of said testator livingat the death of said testator at the the time of making his said will were, James Finlay, Robert Finlay, Alexander Finlay junior, Catherine Finlay, Jane Webb, James webb, Benjamin Webb, Edward Webb, and Adam Webb, Thomas Webb, John Webb, William Webb, Robert Webb, Nancy Webb, Margaret Webb, Isabella webb, Elizabeth Stevenson, William Stevenson, Robert Steele, Thomas Steele, Isabella Steele, Margaret Cosgrave, James Cosgrave, Alexander Cosgrave, Grace Cosgrave, Elizabeth Cosgrave, Isabella Cosgrave, Margaret Cosgrave, Lavinia Cosgrave and Ann Cosgrave..."."2Parish Registers - Ireland, Antrim, Dunmurry Non-Subscribing Presbyterian.
"Father's name - Thos. Cosgrave
Child's name - Livy
When born - April 1st 1811
Residence - Malone."3Will of Alexander Cosgrave.
Olivia was still living when her brother Alexander made his will on 11 October 1857.4Ireland - Probate Records (PRONI website).
This is the last will and testament of me Olivia Livingstone living at present in the Couofnty (sic) of angreon (sic) parish of templepatrick in the County of Antrim leave and beg made this earth my propery day of situate in in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and 189 I hereby revoke all wills by me at any time heretofore made I appoint Norwood Street to my nephew Thomas Cosgrave now living in New Zealand should anything to be my Executor and direct that all my just Debts and Funeral and Testamentary Expenses shall be paid as soon as conveniently may be after my decease ... to him coming over it shall fall to his I give and bequeath unto Brother Alfred and his children i leave and bequeath my bed and beden to my neace Louisa Campbell otherwise Colins i also leave her five pounds a year during wile she lives no mater wo has the property during her life i leave her my chest of drars an my table and boxes and my sofa and chair and my comode and all my Clothes (long space) Alexander Campbell of Malone trustee and mr. Thomas Jameson another trustee livig in (short space) an i alow any money that Begot as rents be put to interest for him till he comes to claim it let him aply to any the trustees and will tell him what i allow.
"No. 932
Livingston, Olivia
Affidavit of due execution and that will executed in the month of November 1889. Filed Henry H. Corley, District Registrar.
Olivia Livingstone
Signed by the Testaor in the presence of us present at the same time who at his request in his presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses
John B. Thompson, Craigerogan, Grocer; and John Thompson; Craigarogan; Farmer.
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Letters of Administration with the Last Will and Testament of Olivia Livingstone Deceased were Granted on the 25th day of July 1892 to Francis Joseph Bigger the lawful Attorney of James Cosgrave now residing in New Zealand the Brother and Next of Kin of said Deceased No Executor or Residuary Legatee being therein Named
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Note - This will was written by testatrix on a printed form The words in black ink save the signatures of the witnesses were written by her and those in red ink represent the printed words
Henry H. Corley, District Registrar."
Probate of the will of Olivia Livingstone; died 13 December 1889; probate granted 25 July 1892; estate valued at 221 pounds - 13 shillings - 7 pence.5Civil Registration Index - Ireland, 1889; Antrim; Q4; Vol. 1; page 17.
"LIVINGSTONE, Levinia; 78 years old."6Newspaper - Belfast News-Letter, 11 Dec 1889.
"DEATHS
COSGRAVE - December 10, at her residence, Craigaregan, Levina Livingston, youngest daughter of the late Thomas Cosgrave, Malone Road, Belfast. Her remains will be removed for interment in Drumbeg Burying-ground, to-morrow (Thursday) morning, at eleven o'clock. Friends will please accept this (the only) intimation."7Civil Registration, Death - Ireland.
"Superintendent Registrar's District Antrim. Registrar's District Templepatrick
1889 Deaths Registered in the District of Templepatrick in the Union of Antrim in the County of Antrim
No 218
When died - 1889 Tenth December
Where died - Craigarogan Templepatrick
Name - Levinia Livingstone
Sex - Female
Condition - Widow
Age - 78 years
Widow of James Livingstone; a carpenter; deceased
Cause of death - Chronic Bronchitis; six weeks; certified
Informant - Annie Jane Patterson; Occupier; present at death; Craigarogan."8Civil Registration, Marriage - Ireland, 1859; Page 713.
"Page 713
Schedule G. Registrar's District of Belfast
1859 Marriage solemnized at St. Annes in the Parish of Belfast in the County of Antrim
No. 241
When married - 27 January 1859
Groom - James Livingston
Groom's age - full age
Groom's condition - Widower
Groom's profession - Joiner
Groom's residence - Belfast
Groom's father - William Livingston; Reedmaker / Roadmaker (sic)
Bride - Leonna Cosgrave
Bride's age - full age
Bride's condition - Spinster
Bride's residence - Malone
Bride's father - Thomas Cosgrave; Farmer
Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the United Church of England and Ireland by license, by me, William Anderson, in the presence of James Leckey and Ann McVernon."
1Will of Thomas Cosgrave (Proved 19 May 1855).
2Civil Registration, Death - Ireland.
"Suoerintendent Registrar's District Belfast; Registrar's District Belfast No. 4
1879 Deaths Registered in the District of Belfast No. 4 in the Union of Belfast in the County of Antrim
No. 210
Date of death - 1879 Tenth January
Place of death - 65 Colinview
Name - James Anderson
Sex - M
Condition - Married
Age - 76 years
Occupation - Gentleman
Cause of death - Senile Gangrene, 6 months, certified
Informant - Alex Anderson; present at death; Greenisland."3Newspaper - Belfast News-Letter, 29 Dec 1829.
"MARRIED
On the 24th Inst. by the Rev. John Porter, Mr. James Anderson of Belfast, to Miss Margaret, fourth daughter of Mr. Thomas Cosgrave, Malone.."
1Papers of Alexander Finlay, executor of James Steele, Public Record Office of Northern Ireland, D1905/1/90.
2Parish Registers - Ireland, Antrim, Dunmurry Non-Subscribing Presbyterian, Christening; PRONI; CR/4/1/B/1.
3Parish Registers - Ireland, Antrim, Dunmurry Non-Subscribing Presbyterian, Christenings; PRONI; CR/4/1/B/1.
4Civil Registration, Death - Ireland.
"Superintendent Registrar's District Belfast; Registrar's District Belfast No. 4
1884 Deaths Registered in the District of Belfast No. 4 in the Union of Belfast in the County of Antrim
No. 172
Date of death - 1884 Twenty Second May
Place of death - 65 Colin View
Name - Margaret Anderson
Sex - F
Condition - Widow
Age - 67 years old
Occupation - Annuitant
Pleuro-pneumonia, 3 days, certified
Informant - Alexander Cosgrave; son of deceased; present at death; Clandeboy, Co. Down."5Newspaper - Belfast News-Letter, 29 Dec 1829.
"MARRIED
On the 24th Inst. by the Rev. John Porter, Mr. James Anderson of Belfast, to Miss Margaret, fourth daughter of Mr. Thomas Cosgrave, Malone.."
1Civil Registration, Death - Ireland.
"Superintendent Registrar's District Belfast; Registrar's District Castlereagh No. 2 Rural
1899 deaths Registered in the District of Castlereagh No. 2 Rural in the Union of Belfast in the County of Down.
No. 37
Date of death - 1899 Twenty Sixth May
Place of death - Churchill, Glencraig
Name - Sarah Jane Anderson
Sex - Female
Condition - Spinster
Age 64 years
Occupation - No occupation
Cause of death - Hydrothorax, 1 month, certified
Informant - Margaret Kertland; sister; present at death; Churchill, Glencraig."
1Civil Registration, Birth - New Zealand, Birth 1886; Reg. No. 13977; , .
MEALE, John Henry; mother is Edith Mary; father is George.2Civil Registration, Death - New Zealand, Death 1960; Reg. No. 20549; , NZ Registrar General.
MEALE, John Henry; 73 years old.3Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Marriage 1913; Reg. No. 3071; .
MEALE, John Henry; and NELSON, Mary Gertrude Geraldine.4Civil Registration, Marriage - New Zealand, No. 2891 / 1913, NZ Registrar General.
"Place of Registration - Dargaville
When married - 28 May 1913
Where married - Residence of Mr. M.J. Nelson, Kaihu
Groom - John Henry Meale; 26 years old; Farmer; Bachelor
Groom's birthplace - Waiwera
Groom's residence - Kaihu
Groom's father - George Meale; Hotelkeeper
Groom's mother - Edith Meale; m.s. Faithful
Bride - Mary Gertrude Geraldine Nelson; 20 years old; Domestic Duties; Spinster
Bride's birthplace - Auckland
Bride's residence - Kaihu
Bride's father - Martin John Nelson; Storekeeper
Bride's mother - Annie Nelson; m.s. McCarthy
Witnesses - Martin E. Nelson; Bushman; Kaihu; and Margaret Meale
Minister - Joseph Zenna; R.C."
Mary Gertrude Geraldine NELSON
1Civil Registration, Death - New Zealand, Death 1976; Reg. No. 53619; , NZ Registrar General.
MEALE, Mary Gertrude Geraldine; born 20 October 1892.2Civil Registration, Death - New Zealand, Death 1976; Reg. No. 53619; .
MEALE, Mary Gertrude Geraldine; born 20 October 1892.3Newspaper - name unknown, 19 Nov 1976.
MEALE, Mary Gertrude Geraldine. On 18 Nov 1976 (after a long illness) at Whangarei (late of 10 Brighton Rd., Whangarei) dearly loved wife of John Henry (Jack) Meale (late of Whatoro, Maunganui Bluff), much loved mother of Raymond (New Plymouth), Aubrey (Dave, Whangarei), Alan (Ruawai), Colin (Ruakaka) and the late Ken (Tim), loved mother-in-law of Pat, Joan, Jean & the late Vera and loved nana of 11 grandchildren & 11 gt. grandchildren, in her 85th year. R.I.P. Requium Mass will be celebrated at St. Francis Xavier Church, Bank St., Whanagarei at 10 a.m. tomorrow (Sat) followed by interment at Kaihu Cemetery at 12:30 p.m. All communications to Mr. C. Meale, Beach Rd., Ruakaka. MEALE, Geraldine. On 18 Nov 1976 at Whangarei Hospital, beloved mother-in-law of Joan & Eva (Mrs. Meale, Auckland). May you rest in peace mum. MEALE, Geraldine. On 18 Nov 1976, beloved nana of Shirley (Auckland). So sadly missed. R.I.P. nana. MEALE, Geralsine. On 18 Nov 1976, beloved great-grandmother of Tony, Sharon, Letitia, Shane, Brenda, Adrienne, Richard, David. Loved and sadly missed darling. MEALE, Geraldine. On 18 Nov 1976, beloved nana of Diane (Mrs. Kirkman), Dawn (Mrs Price), Lorraine (Mrs Strachan). Too ..... MEALE, Mary Gertrude Geraldine. On 18 Nov 1976 at Whangarei, after a long illness, dearly loved nana of Sharon & Kevin Whitehead and loved gt. nana of Ricky, Lee & Kylie, Roto...."
"DEATHS4Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Marriage 1913; Reg. No. 3071; .
MEALE, John Henry; and NELSON, Mary Gertrude Geraldine.5Civil Registration, Marriage - New Zealand, No. 2891 / 1913, NZ Registrar General.
"Place of Registration - Dargaville
When married - 28 May 1913
Where married - Residence of Mr. M.J. Nelson, Kaihu
Groom - John Henry Meale; 26 years old; Farmer; Bachelor
Groom's birthplace - Waiwera
Groom's residence - Kaihu
Groom's father - George Meale; Hotelkeeper
Groom's mother - Edith Meale; m.s. Faithful
Bride - Mary Gertrude Geraldine Nelson; 20 years old; Domestic Duties; Spinster
Bride's birthplace - Auckland
Bride's residence - Kaihu
Bride's father - Martin John Nelson; Storekeeper
Bride's mother - Annie Nelson; m.s. McCarthy
Witnesses - Martin E. Nelson; Bushman; Kaihu; and Margaret Meale
Minister - Joseph Zenna; R.C."
1Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Birth 1931 / 1329.
"MEALE, Kenneth Theodore; mother is Mary Gertrude Geraldine; father is John Henry."2Civil Registration Index - New Zealand, Death 1948; Reg. No. 30541; .
MEALE, Kenneth Theodore; 17 years old.3Newspaper - New Zealand Herald, 8 Jul 1948.
The youth who was killed when the bicycle he was riding was struck by a motor car on the Gt. South Rd., near Westfield on Tuesday night, was identified yesterday morning. He was Kenneth Theodore Meale aged 17, a motor driver of Station Rd., Penrose, son of Mr. & Mrs. Jack Meale of Whatoro, Dargaville. An inquest was opened before Mr. L. Fisher, yesterday morning and adjourned sine die."
"Fatal Accident on Gt. South Road.
1Civil Registration, Death - New Zealand, Death 1959; Reg. No. 24120; , NZ Registrar General.
MEALE, George Frederick; 70 years old.2Civil Registration, Marriage - New Zealand, Marriage 1913; Reg. No. 7355; , NZ Registrar General.
"When married - 24 Dec 1913
Where married - In the Opanake Hotel, Kaihu
Groom - George Frederick Meale; 25 years old; Labourer; Bachelor
Groom's birthplace - Pukekararu (sic)
Groom's residence - Kaihu
Groom's father - George Meale; Hotelkeeper
Groom's mother - Edith Mary Meale, m.s. Faithfull
Bride - Elizabeth Sarah Thompson; 25 years old; Waitress; Spinster
Bride's birthplace - Thames
Bride's residence - Kaihu
Bride's father - Wesley Henry Thompson; Baker
Bride's mother - Laura Thompson; m.s. Culpill
Witnesses - Martin Edward NELSON, Bushman, Kaihu; and Frederick Martin COLES, Labourer, Kaihu
Minister - W. Latter, C of E."
MEALE, George Frederick; and THOMPSON, Elizabeth Sarah.
1Civil Registration, Death - New Zealand, Death 1975; Reg. No. 37443; , NZ Registrar General.
MEALE, Elizabeth Sarah; 87 years old.2Newspaper - name unknown, 25 Aug 1975.
MEALE, Elizabeth Sarah. On Aug 21 1975 (at 78 Selwyn Rd., Howick) beloved wife of the late George Frederick & loved mother of Val & the late Gwendoline & Cecil, loved mother-in-law of Kath and grandmother of Don & Colleen, Judy & Craig, and great nana of Brett & Dean, aged 87 years. A service will be held in the Purewa Crematorium Chapel at 1 p.m. tomorrow (Sat)."
"DEATH3Civil Registration, Marriage - New Zealand, Marriage 1913; Reg. No. 7355; , NZ Registrar General.
"When married - 24 Dec 1913
Where married - In the Opanake Hotel, Kaihu
Groom - George Frederick Meale; 25 years old; Labourer; Bachelor
Groom's birthplace - Pukekararu (sic)
Groom's residence - Kaihu
Groom's father - George Meale; Hotelkeeper
Groom's mother - Edith Mary Meale, m.s. Faithfull
Bride - Elizabeth Sarah Thompson; 25 years old; Waitress; Spinster
Bride's birthplace - Thames
Bride's residence - Kaihu
Bride's father - Wesley Henry Thompson; Baker
Bride's mother - Laura Thompson; m.s. Culpill
Witnesses - Martin Edward NELSON, Bushman, Kaihu; and Frederick Martin COLES, Labourer, Kaihu
Minister - W. Latter, C of E."
MEALE, George Frederick; and THOMPSON, Elizabeth Sarah.
1Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Birth 1914 / 16102.
"MEALE, Gwendoline Margaret; mother is Elizabeth Sarah; father is George Frederick."2Civil Registration, Death - New Zealand, Death 1937; Reg. No. 18354; , NZ Registrar General.
MEALE, Gwendoline Margaret; 22 years old.3Newspaper - name unknown.
"MEALE - In loving memory of Gwendoline, beloved daughter of G.F. & E.S. Meale, died 15 May 1937 aged 22 years., also Cecil George, beloved son of G.F. & E.S. Meale, died 17 July 1952, aged 27 years."
1Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Birth 1924 / 17705.
"MEALE, Cecil George; mother is Elizabeth Sarah; father is George Frederick."2Civil Registration, Death - New Zealand, Death 1952; Reg. No. 31686; , NZ Registrar General.
MEALE, Cecil George; 27 years old.
1Civil Registration, Birth - New Zealand, Birth 1892; Reg. No. 5007; , .
MEALE, Norman Stanley; mother is Edith Mary; father is George.2Civil Registration, Death - New Zealand, Death 1980; Reg. No. 33600; , NZ Registrar General.
MEALE, Norman Stanley; born 13 March 1892.3Civil Registration, Death - New Zealand, Death 1980; Reg. No. 33600; .
MEALE, Norman Stanley; born 13 March 1892.4New Zealand Society of Genealogists - Marriages 1836-1956 CD-ROM, Marriage 1933; folio 04025.
"MEALE, Norman Stanley; and HILTON, Phoebe."
1Civil Registration, Death - New Zealand, Death 1968; Reg. No. 47218; , NZ Registrar General.
MEALE, Phoebe; 58 years old.2New Zealand Probate Files (Archives New Zealand), Archway Iten ID: R16614747.
3New Zealand Probate Files, Archway Item ID: R16600752.
4New Zealand Society of Genealogists - Marriages 1836-1956 CD-ROM, Marriage 1933; folio 04025.
"MEALE, Norman Stanley; and HILTON, Phoebe."
1Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Birth 1885 / 7031.
"WALKER, Albert Tom; mother is Caroline; father is George."2Civil Registration Index - New Zealand, Death 1958 / 36855.
"WALKER, Albert Tom; 73 years old."3New Zealand Probate Files (Archives New Zealand), Archway Item ID: R14783263.
States that he died at Howick on or about 15 April 1958.4New Zealand Society of Genealogists - Marriages 1836-1956 CD-ROM, Marriage 1917; folio 1094.
"MEALE, Margaret Ivy; and WALKER, Albert Tom."
1Civil Registration, Birth - New Zealand, Birth 1897; Reg. No. 9728; , .
MEALE, Margaret Ivy; mother is Edith Mary; father is George.2New Zealand Probate Files (Archives New Zealand), Archway Item ID: R233024.
3New Zealand Society of Genealogists - Marriages 1836-1956 CD-ROM, Marriage 1917; folio 1094.
"MEALE, Margaret Ivy; and WALKER, Albert Tom."
1Civil Registration, Birth - New Zealand, Birth 1899; Reg. No. 16331; , .
MEALE, Kenneth Arthur; mother is Edith Mary; father is George.2Civil Registration, Death - New Zealand, Death 1982; Reg. No. 29125; , NZ Registrar General.
MEALE, Kenneth Arthur; born 29 June 1899.3Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Marriage 1923; Reg. No. 9869; .
MEALE, Kenneth Arthur; and LOCK, Jessie Ann.
1Civil Registration, Death - New Zealand, Death 1979; Reg. No. 48277; , NZ Registrar General.
MEALE, Jessie Ann; born 1 May 1904.2Civil Registration, Death - New Zealand, Death 1979; Reg. No. 48277; .
MEALE, Jessie Ann; born 1 May 1904.3Civil Registration Index - New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Home/), Marriage 1923; Reg. No. 9869; .
MEALE, Kenneth Arthur; and LOCK, Jessie Ann.