Frances
Catharine McAneny
Name: Frances Catharine Peakman
Sex: F
Birth: 2 MAY 1865 in Wairoa, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
Death: 30 JUL 1946
Father:
William Peakman b: 1 SEP 1825 in Birmingham, England
Mother:
Isabella Cains b: 1831 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage 1
Thomas Edward McAneney b: in Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand
Children
1.Kathleen
McAneney
2.Frederick
Edward McAneney b: 28 MAR 1886 in Wairoa, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
3.Ruby McAneney b: 22 SEP 1888
4.Dora
McAneney b: 13 JAN 1891
Thomas Edward McAneny
In Dec. 93, I (John Robertson) obtained Francis Xavier McAneny's death
record and partly in error, I got the birth record of a Ruby Isabel McAneny
(b. 22 September, 1888), the 3rd baby of Thomas Edward McAneny. Thomas was
married to a Francis Catherine Peakman (m. on 20 October, 1884 in Wairoa,
Hawke’s Bay) and is listed as a sailmaker, aged 24 and born in Parnell, the
birth was registered at Hastings.
On 24/2/94 I (John Robertson) spoke to Margaret McAneney (26 Seddon Cr.
Gisborne). She is the wife of Alexander McAneney mentioned under Francis
McAneny. Alec is the grandson of Frederick, Thomas Edward's son by Francis
Peakman. Apparently after 4 kids, Thomas left Francis and was hardly ever
heard of again. Margaret’s letter had the following about Thomas: He was
last seen at Noresewood General Store in Central Hawke’s Bay in early 1920 -
1927 by his grandson Max Boyle who was approx 16 at the time. His wife
Francis gave him a hot meal and sent him on his way (to where?). Francis
died a widow (implying Thomas was dead). She brought her 4 children up by
herself as he left when they were little.
Thomas McAneney listed his occupation as “saddler” at the time of his
marriage, but as “carpenter” on a later document. All that is known about
Thomas McAneny as a person is a family story that has been handed down.
Thomas (McAneny) had been out looking for work but had come home early
because he wasn't feeling well. He heard Frances (Peakman) talking to
someone, and discovered the local priest at the back door demanding money.
He became irate, because they had barely enough for themselves, and punched
the priest, who toppled down the long flight of stairs leading to the back
door and broke his collarbone. Thomas (McAneny) abandoned Frances (Peakman)
when the children were small and departed for places unknown.
Thomas Edward is noted as being a carpenter and living on Church St. in
Devonport in 1911 (Ruby's marriage certificate and the electoral roll). The
other witness is Minnie Florence McAneny (Eleanor's sister). They were
married in Minnie's house on Church St. Devonport.
Link to
Frances Catharine McAneny (nee Peakman) in GENDA
Link to
Frances Catharine McAneny (nee Peakman) in McAneny Family history
Genealogy Projects and links
These family history sites; Peakman, Solomon, Sheridan, Schmidt/Smith, John Hook, Thorpe, cover genealogical lines of my children. The McAneny site is Peakman related. The Whakaki site is relevant, as it is the place of our beginnings here
in New Zealand.
The genealogies herein are the culmination of about ten years work. Assistance has come in the form of a book handed down to me, and by consultation with family members.
Solomon; This site is about the Solomon/Taruna family. This Solomon name is not to be confused with other Solomons. The name is a young one and is only a few generations old. The name was adopted, and transliterated from Horomona to the english name Solomon.
Sheridan; This Sheridan family is a small, of many and varied parts. Like their Sheridan ancestors, they too are travellers, innovators, searchers, and also very clever.
Schmidt/Smith; This site is dedicated to our ancestors Hachem Johann Schmidt or Smith or Mete, and his wife Tauarai Parapara Kurekure TeMau Smith. The recantation of these genealogies allows us to remember these ancestors and to celebrate our own birth.
John Hook; John Hook was also known as Jack Hook, Flash Jack, Flashy Jack, Captain Hook, Brassy Jack and Black Jack, and Tieki Huka to name some.
Thorpe; Welcome to this the Thorpe family history site. it is written for and in memory of our grand-mother
May Thorpe and indeed all of our people who have gone before.
McAneny; The descendants of Catherine and Patrick McAneny are numerous. This site is a comprehensive look at the descendants and ancestry of this couple.
Whakaki; This is not the official Whakaki website, but my understanding of Whakaki - the place that I call Home. This is my attempt to put together the histories, stories and genealogical lines of this place.
Genealogy Database; A database of Peakman names as well all those names in related links. These include Smith, Hook, Sheridan, Solomon, Thorpe, Whakaki and McAneny.
Peter Smith Family; Peter Smith, son of Hachem Smith, and his generations.