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Re: TAHUI/TEHUI

Florina_S — 2009-11-09 23:08:18Z

Tehui has a son name Pesa. Pesa is my Grandmother's Father.
I am looking for old man Tehui's complete Biography.

He was given a matai title name "Savea" in Fitiuta. Has anyone ever thought of the last name Havea (Savea). His shipped wrecked in the ocean of Fitiuta, Manu'a. His first wife was Tagavale. She had a son name Leui. Then he married Lagi Galea'i of Fitiuta.

He has a grave in Fitiuta with no tombstone. In order to have one ordered for him, we need to know his birth date and when he died. I am also looking for the year his ship wrecked in Fitiuta. It is very important that we all understand this poor Tahitian man's history. He was originated from Moorea, Tahiti.

A relative of ours visited Tahiti and came with his findings that Tehui is a royal person from the island of Moorea. Poor man, if he is that important in his island, we sure do not have any proof of his family existense now.

Thanks

Re: TAHUI/TEHUI

IoanaU — 2009-11-08 02:18:24Z

My name is Ioana Uli from the village of Leone. My grandmother Pousilaleualesiomeleke was Pesa's daughter. Pousila Pesa and Timoa Mageo were the only children of Pesa and Siava of Taputimu/Fagatogo. My mother's name was Aveolelaomatasaua. Timoa has a son named Umaleava Mageo. He lives in Pago. My 2 brothers and 2 sisters have been vainly tried to reasearch the roots of our great great grandfather Tehui. I recalled from my grandmother that her grandfather was Tehui Havea from Moorea and Fitiuta (Aga'e) Manu'a. It is a coicidence to find out that Tehui held the title of Savea in Fitiuta, Manu'a. I still live in Leone and works at the American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA). It is with hope that I can gather more information on Tehui and any other family members that are alive and well in both Manu'a and Tutuila. Hope to hear from some Tehui family members soon.

God Bless!

Re: Looking for Richmond, Poroi, Maire, de Carpegnac

lilymeuel — 2009-10-31 03:00:01Z

I would appreciate anything you have. I'm envious of your trip. I haven't been back since August 2001. My daughter is after me to go again so she can see her little cousins.
My email is lilymeuel@aol.com

Therese

Re: Looking for Richmond, Poroi, Maire, de Carpegnac

obornkm — 2009-10-31 01:37:08Z

I can email you what I have on the Poroi and Chave side. I was in Tahiti in August visiting. I also live in CA. I live in the San Fernando Valley in West Hills (So Cal).

Re: Looking for Richmond, Poroi, Maire, de Carpegnac

lilymeuel — 2009-10-31 00:53:07Z

No. I live in Moraga(near Oakland). What about you, where do you live? I have been trying to get the tahitian side in my tree but it is very hard to do any research on Ancestry as no documents are available. Looks like I'm going to have to do a research trip to see my realatives in Tahiti(twist my arm). Don't know if you're on Facebook but one of the Poroi's is on there and is one of my friends. I don't know how I'm related to her but she says we're cousins so..Please tell your brother Nina, Chuck and Therese say Hello!

Re: Looking for Richmond, Poroi, Maire, de Carpegnac

obornkm — 2009-10-31 00:18:30Z

Yes you are. And we are related through the Poroi side, I believe...I don't have my genealogy notes with me so from memory I believe my grandmother, Henrietta Sarah Poroi's sister, Delphine married John Chave. My name is Kathy. I have done some research on the Poroi. Do you live in Tahiti?

Re: Looking for Richmond, Poroi, Maire, de Carpegnac

lilymeuel — 2009-10-30 23:51:22Z

We are cousins on my great grandmothers side. The family name is Chave. According to my Mom and Dad we are related to your father so we're cousins as well. My name is Therese. What's yours?

Re: Looking for Richmond, Poroi, Maire, de Carpegnac

obornkm — 2009-10-30 23:16:49Z

Branscombe is my brother...half brother. We have the same father, Leo Richmond who is from Tahiti. How are you related?

Re: Loschmann family

lilymeuel — 2009-10-30 22:11:41Z

My Cousin Milou is married to France. Her stepfather is George Loschmann. He had one son, Tyrone, he died several years ago. But as far as I know Geroge is still alive. I will contact Milou and see if they are your relatives. I will get back to you...

Re: Looking for Richmond, Poroi, Maire, de Carpegnac

lilymeuel — 2009-10-30 21:50:48Z

Think Branscombe Richmond is a cousin. He lives in Los Angeles and is an actor and stunt man. He is also my cousin. My family namee is Meuel.

Re: Hunter/Brotherson in Raiatea area

franckydeane — 2009-05-21 05:08:39Z

JOHN EDWARD HUNTER AND HIS WIFE SUZANNAH CHAPMAN LEAVE BETWEEN RAIATEA AND SYDNEY THEY OWN TWO SHIP LISA & ELISA
HIS THE OWNER OF MANY LAND IN AUSTRALIA,THE HUNTER VALLEY,HUNTER PORT,PARAMATHA MANY APPARTMENT THERE AND SHIPMENT INDUSTRIAL HIS WIFE DIE IN TAHITI PAURANI 1887 AND JOHN EDWARD HUNTER DIE INTHE OCEANBETWEEN PACIFIC ISLAND AND CHINE. PARENTS FAMILLY OF :S,JOHN HUNTER J/G,EPHSIBAHUNTER/G,ELIZA HUNTER/S,THOMAS HUNTER MY GRAND GRAND FATHER / ALEXANDER HUNTER / LISA HUNTER/WILLIAM HUNTER/
MY ADRESS:1327 E 21st STREET- LOS-ANGELES, CA, 90011 usa
E-MAIL:franckydeane@yahoo.fr

Re: Hunter/Brotherson in Raiatea area

franckydeane — 2009-05-21 04:48:46Z

john edward hunter & suzannah chapman parents of thomas hunter born at australia sydney 1825 spouse of aroarii a pute parents of miriama hunter spous of henry josiah dean 17 childrens in my grand father was thomas dean us cityzen spouse of elysabeth holman parents of leonard dean spous of ires avearii wingester parents of my mother penita deane and my father tehaamaru nehemia and me francky tehaamaru deane.
I HAVE MORE STORY ABOUT MY FAMILLY IN FRENCH POLYNESIA THE FAMILLY: DEANE, HUNTER,CHAPMAN,HOLMAN,TEHAAMARU, IREA,
adress:1327 E 21st STREET LOS-ANGELES. CA 90011-1228 USA

Re: Keawe - Teawe

pfmabrey — 2009-01-03 18:03:09Z

Hi Keawe
Are you the Keawe who worked in Sears on the big Island? If so I'd like to know where you fit in the Campbell-Keaweehu line? I came across a photo from some guy in Berlin, Germany who has posted a picture of Maria Louise Campbell Eckart. In the photo is a full blooded Hawn who I belive to be the real Kaluna Keaweehu, I also came across of a piture posted from Oregon of Kaluna and William Campbell.
Patti
pfmabrey@yahoo.com

Re: Charles Veeder in Tahiti

Chris_Liavaa — 2009-01-02 18:06:27Z

There might be some mention of his death in the Tahitian Government newspaper for 1878. This has been filmed by the Mormon church and is available through their Family history Centres. You have to be able to read French or Tahitian however.
............
Title
Le Messager de Tahiti

Notes
Hebdomaire.
Microfilm de l'original publié: Papeete : Imprimerie typographique du Gouvernment, 1852-1883.
Texte en français et en tahitien.
En 1er juin 1860, il porta en sous-titre "Journal Officiel des E. F. O."
Comprend les multiples sujets: textes officiels, articles divers, études scientifiques, nouvelles locales, annonces commercials et d'arrivées de marchandise reçues, par les principales maisons de commerce de Papeete.
Suivie de: Journal Officiel des Etablissements Français de l'Océanie.
Tenues manquent 1852 et 1855.
"The Messenger of Tahiti": official publication of the French Polynesian Government, 1852-1883.
Description d'après: v. 2, nº 1.
Not yet available in PERiodical Source Index (PERSI) at this time. (12 Oct 2005)
............
1876-1879 - VAULT INTL Film [ 1084857 ]

Re: Heimataura Tamatoa Tamaeva V

lindarutene — 2008-12-31 00:11:55Z

i am Ngapoko Mareta Ria a Rarotongan father and a Rimatara mother named
Rauavivi Tairiata Nanaia of Hawaii.

Queen HeimatauraTamatoa Tamaeva v married her second husband King Nanaia
of Hawaii and they had Tepora{f} Tairiata(m) Vaine{f} Tamatoa{m} Rauavivi{f}

Tairiata married Teratuanuu Tahiri Iotua of the Ngati Makea of Rarotonga and they had fourteen{14} children.The fourth child was Rauavivi my mother.

Rauavivi married her second husband Mareta Ria Rarotongan who held the cheif title of Paroro Mataiapo. They had ten children. Ua{m}Ngatama{m}Vaine{F}Teratuanuu{f}Hati{M}Harry{m}Pito{f} a twin girl Ngapoko{f} a twin girl Tutai{f} Teremoana{f} Queen Heimataura is our Great Grandmother.We praise God for we0 belong to a royal family on earth and awaitng for the greatest royal family when Jesus come.

Charles Veeder in Tahiti

curiositykeeper — 2008-09-15 17:13:24Z

I am trying to solve a mystery. We (the Nantucket Historical Association) has a log kept by Susan Veeder on the Nauticon; we all love her story, and when someone asked when her husband, whaling Capt. Charles Veeder, died, we investigated. We have found that he left his ship (the William Gifford) in Tahiti (probably Papeete, since the US consul came on board), in May 1872. The consul wrote that Veeder "will remain at one of these islands with the native woman whom he had on board the vessel as his mistress." Since the ship's log records Veeder as "doing her laundry," he must have been in love.

But what happened to Veeder? We know he died in 1878 in the "Society Islands."

Would anyone have information or leads on other places to search? He's not mentioned in the Whalemen's shipping list. Is there a historical society or cemetery inscription project down there? I keep thinking there's probably more information someplace, if I just knew who to ask.

Thanks!

Re: Ebenezer Vicessimus and Elizabeth Ann COOPER

Chris_Liavaa — 2008-07-30 18:57:11Z

I checked the London Missionary Society microfilms
and in the Letters and Reports section for 1882, microfilm M52, folder 37, I found a group of letters from Ebenezer reporting the death of his wife, unnamed!, and baby son, and from Rev A Pearse confiming this and saying he had buried them.

They died on Huahine, not Tahiti, The baby appears`to have been born on May 28, 1882. She died 3 days later.

I took photocopies of the letters, and could scan them and send them to you if you contact me.

Later, on 4 August 1883, Ebenezer remarried to Blanche Clara Henry, gt granddaughter of Rev William Henry, original LMS missionary to Tahiti.
Christine
cliavaa@gmail.com

Re: Ebenezer Vicessimus and Elizabeth Ann COOPER

martinbriscoe57 — 2008-07-28 09:12:01Z

I have found or been given quite a bit of information about Ebenezer, I was hoping there might be someone in Tahiti on this board as it is Elizabeth Ann ALLANSON that particularly interests me.

We have found that his first wife Elizabeth Ann ALLANSON died between 1881 and 1885 on Tahiti. Also a child, Herbert COOPER was born and died in the same period so perhaps she died in childbirth.

Ebenezer remarried.

Re: Ebenezer Vicessimus and Elizabeth Ann COOPER

Chris_Liavaa — 2008-07-28 09:04:05Z

The London Missionary Society records exist somewhere in England, can't remember where at the moment. There are copies in Auckland, NZ and maybe elsewhere. I'll have a look at them next time I am at that library.

Re: Daniel Snow

STORRES1963 — 2008-07-04 02:42:14Z

What is your family name? Do you have family in Tahiti?
e-mail be back
Sarah

Re: Heimataura Tamatoa Tamaeva V

crazyfob88 — 2008-05-29 15:49:03Z

Hey!!

If you go to this URL then u will find out!

Its on a site called BEBO!!..

Anyways i hope this is what your looking for...

URL
http://www.bebo.com/hitera

Re: Ebenezer Vicessimus and Elizabeth Ann COOPER

martinbriscoe57 — 2008-05-28 15:40:53Z

We have got confirmation from the consular indexes 1881-1885 that Elizabeth Ann COOPER died and also Herbert Cooper probably at the same time so perhaps in childbirth.

Ebenezer Vicessimus COOPER then appears to have remarried though not sure of full name of his bride.

He returned to London in 1891 then went to Tutuila in 1892

Still be grateful is anyone in the area can supply any more information on them.

Martin Briscoe
Fort William

Ebenezer Vicessimus and Elizabeth Ann COOPER

martinbriscoe57 — 2008-05-27 22:55:26Z

My family comes from Bolton in Lancashire. I have been looking today at a distant branch with probably connections to Samoa or Tahiti.

Elizabeth Ann ALLANSON (born near Bolton ABT 1855) appears to have married Ebenezer Vicessimus COOPER in 1880 in Bolton.

They cannot be found on the 1881/1891/1901 censuses but he seems to have died in Bolton in 1902.

Her mother emigrated in 1881 to the USA and her obituary records

"Her second daughter went to the South Sea Islands as a missionary after 2 years was called to her heavenly reward"

We found this reference

"On December 18, 1900, the chiefs of Tutuila congratulated U.S. President William McKinley on his re-election, and expressed their admiration for Governor Benjamin Franklin Tilley, saying "...you gave us a leader, a Governor, a High Chief, whom we have learned to love and respect." The Reverend Ebenezer Vicesimus Cooper of the London Missionary Society added his praise, writing that 'I cannot conceive of your finding a better man to represent your government in such delicate matters as must always be be associated with the task of 'annexing' than Commander Tilley.'"

Also (referring to Tutuila)

"In 1892 a new start was made when Ebenezer Vicesimus Cooper took up residence on the island...."

Another book has of Tahiti

"Mr Seville left in 1874, from ill-health, and for a time native pastors carried on the work; eventually Rev E V Cooper became the resident missionary and he still occupies the field"

So perhaps he went to Tahiti first after marrying then transferred to Tutuila.

I just wonder if anyone knows anything about them and particular where his wife died, which would probably be around 1882 or 1883.

Martin Briscoe
Fort William

Re: Looking for Richmond, Poroi, Maire, de Carpegnac

geneabase — 2008-04-22 20:27:17Z

Lots of info on the Richmond's - they're a notable family down there. Been to Tahiti, many relations there. The de Carpegna from Italy renamed Poroi - big family, including pop-star Michel Poroi.

Re: south pacific traders

HunterJosianeHinanui — 2008-03-10 06:49:54Z

hi heather !
My name is HUNTER josiane hinanui ! My great great....father is John HUNTER married to CHAPMAN SuZANNAH and have got a son named Thomas HUNTER who is my great father (4 generation) married to a polynésian and they have 7 childrens of which is my great father who is Edward HUNTER Married to Tefaarere a Poata (the daughter of Mahuru a Hiomai)
you can join me at this email address : hinhunt@mail.pf
Thanks bye

Re: south pacific traders

HunterJosianeHinanui — 2008-03-10 06:49:46Z

Re: Hunter/Brotherson in Raiatea area

pandrew132 — 2007-12-23 23:50:35Z

To whom to may concern. I am a direct descendant of John Brotherson, His 2007 descendants live in Hobart (Tas) Armidale (NSW) Perth (WA) and Kyabram (Vic) in Australia.

Re: Brault, Walker families - Tahiti

exsavleo — 2007-11-18 13:53:38Z

i looking for info on william francis walker b-1862 england married Heneretta Theresa Higgins b-1 March 1878 Raiatea french polynesia (father Stephen Higgins mother Mary Tehaameamea Lasiter 25 May 1853 Raiatea FP) need info on both familys and taru family

belle tulip

bandicootcrossing — 2007-10-29 10:44:17Z

does anyone know who this person was
About the year 2007

Re: TAHUI/TEHUI

Manaia_A — 2007-09-23 13:55:53Z

Gratitudes! Christine:

I don't know how I could have missed your kind response. As I haven't been neglecting my family lineages, but I've just been busy on other peoples' lines.

My ancestor - TAHUI/TEHUI - dwelled from Moorea, Iles Du Vent(Windward Islands), Pacific Islands c.1864.

"Where the Whalers Went" by Robert Langdon. I will, right now! Thanks.

It may be a loong process, but I'll let others do some of the hunting also.
....

Regards,
--Manaia

Jordan, Hillauni, Paari family

mazoey1 — 2007-09-03 00:19:53Z

Hi,

I'm looking for information on the family of Thomas Jordan and Marie Hillauni. They were married in 1842 in Moorea and had a son Georges William Jordan born in Worcester Massachusetts USA July 17, 1843. Thomas and his wife both died in 1843 in Worcester and their son, Georges, went back to Moorea.

Georges William Jordan married Teravero Paari in 1867 in Moorea. Teravero Paari's parents were Paari Taeaetua and Teotahi Taupe. Georges William Jordan and Teravero Paari had two children:

Tehoaitepurotu Paari born 1868 in Haapiti, Moorea - she died December 3, 1930.

Taeaetua Paari born Jun 17 1870 in Haapiti Moore.

Regards,
Sue

Re: William Henry Family

Chris_Liavaa — 2007-07-03 18:43:36Z

I think you misunderstood. I have access to a copy of The Spreading Tree at the Auckland Library. It cannot be borrowed. I will have to go in, and summarize or photocopy parts of it, to send them to you. What exactly do you want to know?

I don't know where you could actually buy a copy from, except maybe Trademe or Ebay
Christine

Re: William Henry Family

PatriciaCook19 — 2007-07-03 00:26:40Z

Chris

If you could access a copy would appreciate it, please send me costings of book and postage and your address and will send NZ stamps equivalent in price, if this is ok, otherwise will direct deposit to your account if you prefer.Regards

Norma

Re: William Henry Family

Chris_Liavaa — 2007-07-02 19:49:55Z

According to the previously mentioned article, the Deviations of a Missionary Family, the children of William Henry & Sarah Maben were;
1) George, died in infancy

2)Sarah -born 1797, married abt 1817 Dr William Bland

3)Samuel Pinder- born 1800, maried Sophia Wood abt 1821; sea-captain, trader, planter;

4)Eleanor 1803-1841; married Capt Thomas Ebrill.

5) William Ebenezer 1,1811-1842; married Mary Ann Greilly nee Bicknell

6) adopted; Nancy Connorborn 1795.

Numbers 3, 4, and 6, had children.

There does not appear to be a John Henry born 1804 anywhere in the tree.

I may be able to access a copy of "The Spreading Tree".
Here is a reference for it.

Author Carnachan, Mary A A
Title The spreading tree : the story of an enterprise and a family
Publication info. [Auckland : M.A.A. Carnachan, 1955]

Re: William Henry Family

obornkm — 2007-06-30 07:01:57Z

Good question...I don't know. How exciting that you attended the reunion of his family. I will try to search my records and see what I can find...

Kathy in California

Re: William Henry Family

PatriciaCook19 — 2007-06-30 01:04:53Z

Kathy posting this for my Mother (Norma Goodwin.)

I am trying to track down a story that John Henry born 1804 son of William Henry. To see if he was a decendent of William Henry and Sarah Maben. John Henry married Margaret McSeverney (McSavany. Their decendents recall of their parents going to the annual service at St Ann's at Ryde for his memorial.
I am been trying to track down the book called "The Spreading Tree" without success, I have the information that is available at St Ann's and this does not complete my search.
I attended an evening gathering of the London Missionary Society, decendents of the second marriage to Ann Shepherd where there and did not knowm who the children of William's first marriage were.
I am asking has "The Spreading Tree" book been reprinted, and where can I obtain the book.

Re: Looking for Information on Grandmother's relatives.

kehaulanibuan — 2007-06-13 02:08:45Z

Aloha Jeanette.
My name is kêhaulani,and I would like to know how are you related to my kuku's Nawahine and Solomon?
Would love for you to get back to me with your Information.
"Aloha kêhaulani"

Death in Tahiti

marlis11 — 2007-04-12 10:59:27Z

This is a long shot I know, but would anyone know how to find details of a lady that died (possibly commited suicide) on a cruise in 1966 about 76years old. She had hurt her leg and become depressed. I know from her daughter her body was not bought back to England for burial
she came from Coolinge Farm in Kent her maiden name was Lynette Ida Muriel Lowe, married to John Austen Heritage.
Probably known as Muriel. Born 1889 Stroud Green
As far as I know she was buried in Tahiti, I have tried "deaths abroad" but found nothing, so here's hoping
all info gratefully received , many thanks
Marie

Re: Loschmann family

roykeithr — 2007-03-29 20:18:41Z

To andre1413.It sounds like we have a family conection my wifes father married a Loschmann and I have some photos of 2 or 3 of the older members You can contact me by e-mail at rrogers@ihug.co.nz anytime. Birth certificates I have yet to find look forward to hearing from you. Regards Roy.

Re: Loschmann family

andre1413 — 2007-03-29 07:36:13Z

My Great Grandmother is Helena Loschmann, she moved from Tahiti to Rarotonga in 1916 and passed away in 1945. I am looking for information regarding her family, photos, birth certificates, etc.

Re: TAHUI/TEHUI

Chris_Liavaa — 2007-03-12 08:21:37Z

Manaia, is that date- 1830- the year of his birth or the year he arrived in Samoa?

If he arrived in Samoa abt 1830 he was probably crew on an American whaling ship, having gone on board in Tahiti.

There is a book Where the Whalers Went by Robert Langdon, which lists all the American whaling ships and the ports they went to with dates. If you checked the entries for Samoa or its sub-entries Manua, Tutuila, Swains Island etc
for a ship at the right period then check for the same ship previously being in Tahiti, you might have found the ship.

Then you could check the New England Whaling project films of whaling ship log books held in museums on the East coast of North America. These log books tell the story of each voyage. This procedure would take a long time, but you might find mention of him.
Christine

Re: TAHUI/TEHUI

Chris_Liavaa — 2007-03-12 08:21:33Z

Re: TAHUI/TEHUI

SHORTEE415 — 2007-03-04 07:07:04Z

OMG IT IS SO GREAT TO FINALLY SEE SOMETHING ABOUT MY FAMILY..I AM THE DAUGHTER OF LIMONI, SON OF TUIVETA MISA... I AM SO AMAZED AT WHAT I HAVE JUST READ.. I AM INTERESTED IN GETTING TO KNOW MORE AND ALSO I AM VERY ANXIOUS TO MEET EVERYONE... THE IDAE OF HAVING A FAMILY REUNION IS THE MOST AMAZING THOUGHT EVER... PLEASE REPLY BACK AND I WOULD LOVE TO KEEP IN CONTACT... TAKE CARE AND LOVE YOU ALWAYS....

Re: Brodersen from Denmark

stampsr — 2007-02-28 03:58:02Z

Hi Lena,
I'm a great-granddaughter of Elizabeth Brothers, one of Albert's sisters. I've got lots to share. You can e-mail me offline - stampsr@sbcglobal.net

- Robin

Re: Brodersen from Denmark

lennahunter — 2007-02-27 23:55:14Z

I just found this genealogy file and i was so excited because I am related to the Brothers family. My grand mother is Eva Brothers, daughter of Albert Brothers. Albert is one of Samuel Brothers sons.I don't know much about the Brothers family, only my great grand father was a captain of a ship long long time ago.
I would love to know more about my ancestors.

Re: William Henry Family

Chris_Liavaa — 2006-12-31 00:59:24Z

Hi Cathy, French registrations have been filmed by the Mormon Church, and can be ordered on film to a Mormon Family History Centre. But you have to know what district the event occurred in.

The districts on Tahiti island are, according to a French website;
Faaa;Papeete;Punaauia;Pirae;Mahina,and Paea

The films that are available are;

French Polynesia, Faaa (Tahiti)

French Polynesia, Faaa (Tahiti) - Civil registration
French Polynesia, Faaa (Tahiti) - Public records
............
French Polynesia, Papeete (Tahiti)

French Polynesia, Papeete (Tahiti) - Civil registration
French Polynesia, Papeete (Tahiti) - Probate records
..............
French Polynesia, Punaauia (Tahiti)

French Polynesia, Punaauia (Tahiti) - Civil registration
French Polynesia, Punaauia (Tahiti) - Public records
.............
French Polynesia, Pirae (Tahiti)

Notes Autrefois nommé Pare
French Polynesia, Pirae (Tahiti) - Civil registration
French Polynesia, Pirae (Tahiti) - Public records
..............
French Polynesia, Mahina (Tahiti)

References (See Also) French Polynesia, Orofara (Tahiti)

French Polynesia, Mahina (Tahiti) - Civil registration
French Polynesia, Mahina (Tahiti) - Public records
.................
French Polynesia, Paea (Tahiti)

French Polynesia, Paea (Tahiti) - Civil registration
French Polynesia, Paea (Tahiti) - Public records
............
French Polynesia, Orofara (Tahiti)
(
See Also) French Polynesia, Mahina (Tahiti)
Topics French Polynesia, Orofara (Tahiti) - Civil registration

There are also some other names of districts, which are probably also on Tahiti Island
Search under Tahiti in country search in the Library Catalog on www.Familysearch.org to get the full list.

I do not know which area Papeete Harbour would come under.

The article in question is 23 pages long, and I would rather not scan it as my copy of the book is falling to pieces, but it does contain a 2 page family tree which I would be willing to do. Please contact me if you want it
Christine Liava'a
liavaa@xtra.co.nz

Re: William Henry Family

jcth1 — 2006-12-31 00:14:15Z

Dear Chris,
Sorry I haven't been on line sooner - would love a copy of the article as the people you speak of are direct relations. Would you be able to scan such a document? Have found it very difficult to trace the Henrys and the Walkers once they got to Tahiti because I don;t speak French well although I can understand alot and I'm not sure where is the best place to look for such info. Am presently trying to track down a birth certificate for my motehr-in-law and the details of her father's death which was a boating accident in the harbour in Papeete. Any hints as to who to contact would be gratefully received.
Thanks Cathy

Re: Brodersen from Denmark

2006-11-07 10:31:18Z

Hello Regine

Until recently I thought my g-g-grandfather, Alexander Hunter, Thomas's younger brother, was an only child. Imagine my suprise and delight when I found he had 10 brothers and sisters! Alexander was captain of the ELIZA and married an english woman Eliza Irvine from Kent. They had one child, Alexander, born in Papeete. A couple of years after the birth, baby Alexander and Eliza turn up in Proserpine, Qld as WILSON's. I can't find what happened to Alexander snr,or his ship. My family was brought up with the story that Alexander senior married a Tahitian princess. Eliza Irvine from Kent doesn't sound Tahitian to me! However reading Robin Stamps messages, your Thomas may have been the brother with the princess, possibly your direct line. Lucky you! I have found it pays to follow through with family stories as there is more then an element of truth in them. The book TAHITIENS, says Thomas Hunter had "numerous descendents" It also says the HUNTERS were a very respectable and well brought up family. The Dutch/Scandinavian families I know call their grandfather "OPA". Can you read french? I am struggling with the piece on PETER BROTHERSEN. It does mention TERTUARII HUNTER, CHARLOTTE HORLEY, and Thomas Hunter. Another piece on JAMES DEANE mentions MIRIAMA HUNTER spouse of ? I will have to get a correct translation. I am fascinated by all the Hunter connections, especially the Tahitian side, which unfortunately isn't my direct line. The 11 Hunter children's spouses were from Tahiti, England, Denmark, Sweden, France and Germany. The origin of the line is JOHN EDWARD HUNTER and SUSANNAH CHAPMAN married Sydney 1817.
I could scan you the relevant passages re your family. I will be in contact when/if I find more information. Please contact me direct if you wish.
brisbaneheather@hotmail.com
regards Heather

Re: Brodersen from Denmark

2006-11-06 11:55:32Z

Hi Heather

So do you know whether there was another daughter besides Tetuarii, because I think that my grandmother's mother was a Hunter as well. I remember my mother telling me she only had one grandfather instead of two. This would make sense if Thomas had two daughters who married and had children and their children then married each other. (if that makes sense). I think that would make my grandfather and grandmother first cousins?!?! Also was Thomas also known as Opa? As this is the name everyone in the family calls him, they can't remember his real name. I have photos of him with Peter Brotherson and ?? Horley (husband of Miriama Hunter).
Let me know if any of this rings with you.
Kind regards
Regine

Loschmann family

2006-11-06 09:38:57Z

My search is for my wifes ancestors Adolf Loschmann born in Germany married Phillome born in tahiti had 5 children Lisa,George, Helena, Emily, Dora. Dora was my wifes mother. Thanks for any help. Roy(:-)