Ellen Moyra Gresham 1915-2009
PHOTOS needed and her life history & her childrens' memories
1915. Ellen Moyra Gresham was born to Hugh Gresham & Eleanor Gannon on 11/9/1915. Where?: do you have her b.c.??
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Moyra as a toddler |
Moyra aged 4 |
Moyra & her mother, Eleanor Gannon/Gresham |
Her siblings were: Turangi Laughlan Gresham 1908; Roma Catherine Gresham 1909; Noel Waimana Gresham 1910; Frances Eleanor Gresham 1920; and Leah Gresham, who died as a babe.
What did she tell you about her childhood?
1938. Ellen Moyra Gresham , spinster, was living Sunset Road, Rotorua - NZ Electoral Rolls
1941. Her engagement was announced on the 11/12/1941 in the New Zealand Herald
1941. Ellen Moyra Gresham married Derek Harry Steer on 27/12/1941 at St Aidans Church, Remuera
1945. John Steer was born May 1945
1946. Eleanor Steer was born July 1946
From l to r.: Derek Steer, Moyra holding babe Eleanor, Eleanor with toddler John on her knee & Hugh
1950. Catherine Steer was born to Ellen & Derek
Photo ..... back row l to r ....
France (youngest daughter), Ellen (known always as Moyra, ) 2nd daughter, Roma eldest daughter and Noel (the only spinster).
Front row ....
Lauchlan (always known as Lauchie by us), eldest and only son., my Nanny Gresham and Grandpa Gresham. He died when I was 1 year old.
Moyra's life in NZ?
John, Moyra, a friend of Catherine's, sister Eleanor, Uncle Neville, husband of Roma, Roma and Hugh .
Ellen with her sister Frances - which one is Ellen ?
2009. Ellen Moyra Steer died 10/2/2009