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Record #12361
Name :
: William Henry NEVIN (1897 - 1975)


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BMD and other details
Date of Birth
: 13 Jul 1897

Marriage (1)
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Marriage (2)
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Date of Death
: 9 Sep 1975
Abode (1) : Place of BirthEngland, Lancashire, Liverpool
Abode (2) : Place of Death / BurialNew Zealand, Gisborne
Sailing Information
Date of Arrival
: Nov 1911
Country
: New Zealand

Ship
: Arawa

Placement Family
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Homes / Agencys
Institution (GB)
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Agency
: Unknown
NotesParents: Henry Nevin and Mary Brownlie Anderson, married December 25, 1893, at St Mary's Church, Kirkdale, Liverpool, Lancashire, England (Mary is shown as Mary Brownall on the Marriage Registration).

He attended Major Lester Public Elementary School, Everton where he excelled. This led to his selection to join a youth migration scheme. In 1910, he was presented with a school award for good attendance and good conduct. William kept the medallion all his life as a memento of his roots as receiving it led to his selection for the scheme.

On 9 November 1911 William, aged fourteen, travelled to Wellington in New Zealand on board 'Arawa'. His occupation was listed on the passenger list as ?farm boy?.

William later married and enjoyed a successful life in New Zealand. Although he never returned to Liverpool, he always remembered his family. 
ContributorsCreated : 2010-07-15 21:28:41 / From original database

Last Updated : 2010-07-15 21:34:36 /

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12252 NEVIN, Matilda1921 May 1932 : Jervis Bay AUS Fairbridge Homes  
12361 NEVIN, William Henry1897ENG, LAN, Liverpool Nov 1911 : Arawa NZ_ Unknown