The Descendants of Thomas Hancock, circa 1810.

33. Milan Anton ANTONIEVICH [15444] (Rose Lillian FRASI¹⁸, Hannah Elizabeth HIGGINS⁵, Catherine HANCOCK³, Thomas¹) was born 22 Sep 1929 in Wellington Wellington New Zealand.

Milan married Sophia Margaret KING [15445] [MRIN: 6355] in 1950 in New Zealand.

51 M i. Trevor Anton ANTONIEVICH [15446] was born in 1951 in Auckland Auckland New Zealand.

52 F ii. Carol Marjorie ANTONIEVICH [15447] was born in 1952 in Auckland Auckland New Zealand.

53 M iii. Timothy Milan ANTONIEVICH [15448] was born in 1953 in Te Kopuru Auckland New Zealand.

37. Mary Frances DRAKE [9213] (Walter Francis DRAKE²³, Emily Jane HIGGINS⁷, Catherine HANCOCK³, Thomas¹) was born 16 Dec 1914 in Wellington Wellington New Zealand.

Mary married John Lawrence Campbell DAVEY [9252] [MRIN: 4405] in 1944 in New Zealand. John was born in Tokoroa Waikato New Zealand.

54 F i. Elizabeth Margaret DAVEY [9253] was born 27 Nov 1945 in Hastings Hawke's Bay New Zealand.

Elizabeth married Robin John Whiteford SANDERS [9254] [MRIN: 4406] in 1968 in New Zealand.

56 M iii. James Campbell DAVEY [9257] was born 26 Jan 1949 in Palmerston North Manawatu New Zealand.

38. Dorothy Clunie DRAKE [9214] (Walter Francis DRAKE²³, Emily Jane HIGGINS⁷, Catherine HANCOCK³, Thomas¹) was born 17 Dec 1916 in Wellington Wellington New Zealand, died 04 Oct 1995 in Lower Hutt New Zealand at age 78, and was buried in Taita Lower Hutt New Zealand.

Dorothy married Harry James Nicol A'COURT [9259] [MRIN: 4409] in 1941 in New Zealand.

39. Walter Charles DRAKE [9215] (Walter Francis DRAKE²³, Emily Jane HIGGINS⁷, Catherine HANCOCK³, Thomas¹) was born 04 Mar 1919 in Christchurch Canterbury New Zealand.

Walter married Irene E GLATWELL [9264] [MRIN: 4412] 11 Aug 1943 in Anglican Church Epwich Suffolk England. Irene was born 16 Mar 1919.

40. Beatrice Clara DRAKE [9216] (Walter Francis DRAKE²³, Emily Jane HIGGINS⁷, Catherine HANCOCK³, Thomas¹) was born 03 Apr 1922 in Tokomairiro Otago New Zealand.

Beatrice married Peter John Malcolm BALLARD [9270] [MRIN: 4415] 04 May 1942 in New Zealand.

41. Valerie Evelyn DRAKE [9217] (Walter Francis DRAKE²³, Emily Jane HIGGINS⁷, Catherine HANCOCK³, Thomas¹) was born 23 May 1923 in Tokomairiro Otago New Zealand.

Valerie married Godfrey Bruce NORTHOVER [9276] [MRIN: 4419] in 1957 in New Zealand.

42. Eldon Clunie DRAKE [9219] (Clunie James DRAKE²⁴, Emily Jane HIGGINS⁷, Catherine HANCOCK³, Thomas¹) was born 21 Jun 1919 in Auckland Auckland New Zealand, died 02 Aug 1991 in Auckland Auckland New Zealand at age 72, and was buried in Papakura Auckland New Zealand.

General Notes:In an attachment to an email, dated February 19, 2003, Sylvia Robertson said:

Eldon went to the Wairenga School where he won a silver medal for his running ability. On leaving school at 14 yrs old, he worked on the family farm with his father. The farm was in Falls Rd.

In his teenage years he belonged to the Maramarua Hunt Club, also attended Maramarua dances and balls along with his sisters Zoe & Beryl. Eldon also enjoyed duck shooting for most of his life.

In his late teens he joined the Army, but then changed to the Air Force at the outbreak of WW2. Near the end of the war he met Joan in PN, but a few weeks later he was posted to the Islands. Eldon was injured in a jeep accident and sent back to NZ to convalesce at the American Hospital at Papakura.

Whilst there he rang Joan, asking for her hand in marriage. Eldon suggested next week but Joan said, "No, make it 2 weeks" and they were married 2 weeks later. Eldon want back to hospital for six weeks after their marriage.

Joan had been nursing at Northcote Private Hospital in Grey St, PN. Her schooling was at Marton District School and her hobbies as a young girl were knitting and sewing.

Eldon and Joan settled onto the Drake farm, taking over the farm about a year later. They sold the farm in 1966, firstly share-milking at Papakura for 6 months, then at Lee for a year.

Next Eldon worked as a security guard at Waikeria Prison for a year before settling in Papakura. Eldon then worked for many years at the Glenbrook Steel Mills, and Joan worked at the Raventhorp Hospital. Before retiring, they went for an overseas trip, firstly to Sydney, Australia then onto Japan.

When Eldon first moved to Papakura he took up the hobby of racing pigeons. He did not keep good health. He had Alzheimers in the last 4 years of his life, Joan caring for him until he finally needed hospital care. Joan still loves her gardening.

Eldon married Joan Isabella Mary WILLIAMS [9281] [MRIN: 4422], daughter of Alex Lloyd WILLIAMS [9282] and Margaret Christina PATTERSON [9283], 25 Mar 1944 in Presbyterian Church Marton New Zealand. Joan was born 01 Nov 1920 in Feilding Manawata New Zealand.

General Notes:In an attachment to an email, dated February 19, 2003, Sylvia Robertson said:

Joan's grandfather, William Adam WILLIAMS, emigrated to NZ with his family on the 'Waimea' in 1876. They came from County Brecon, Llandover, Wales.

+ 66 M i. Lloyd Eldon DRAKE [9284] was born 12 Feb 1945 in Auckland Auckland New Zealand, died 14 Feb 1976 in Rotarua New Zealand at age 31, and was buried in Papakura Auckland New Zealand.

+ 69 M iv. Rex James DRAKE [9290] was born 16 Aug 1951 in Rangiriri Auckland New Zealand.

43. Zoe Margaret DRAKE [9220] (Clunie James DRAKE²⁴, Emily Jane HIGGINS⁷, Catherine HANCOCK³, Thomas¹) was born 29 May 1922 in Auckland Auckland New Zealand, died 25 Oct 1981 at age 59, and was buried in Mangere Cemetery Auckland New Zealand.

General Notes:In an attachment to an email, dated February 19, 2003, Sylvia Robertson said:

Zoe & Maurice met when both were serving in the Airforce during WW2.

Maurice had his own business, building homes mainly in the Mt Roskill area, then later working with his brother Ron. He was on the committee of the Three Kings Amateur Athletics Club for some years, and also assisted with the local Scout Group where his boys attended.

Zoe attended Wairenga School. During her married life she worked in the fasion dept of Rendell's store for about 15 years.

Zoe married Stanley Maurice SCHUBERT [9293] [MRIN: 4429] 11 May 1946 in St.Mark's Remeura Auckland New Zealand. Stanley was born 01 Oct 1922 in Auckland Auckland New Zealand.

44. Beryl Verna DRAKE [9221] (Clunie James DRAKE²⁴, Emily Jane HIGGINS⁷, Catherine HANCOCK³, Thomas¹) was born 29 Dec 1924 in Auckland Auckland New Zealand, died 24 Oct 1971 in Onehunga Auckland New Zealand at age 46, and was buried in Mangere Cemetery Auckland New Zealand.

General Notes:In an attachment to an email, dated February 19, 2003, Sylvia Robertson said:

Beryl was raised on a farm at Maramarua where she attended Wairenga School and Island Block School, and also went to Wellington Girls' High School. She joined the Air Force and was stationed at Whenuapai where she met Ron.

Ron's parents bought the Tapu Hotel on the Coromandel Peninsula in 1939, and lived there for 4 years before moving to Remuera, Auckland. Ron was educated at Epsom Primary School and Seddon Technical College, then joined the Air Force.

Beryl worked at Babette Baby Shop in Karangahape Rd, Auckland, and did hand knitting which was sold in the shop. Ron then worked for a building firm, and in the early 1950s they moved to Otorohanga where he went into partnership with his brother Norman. They returned to Auckland in 1963, settling in Hillsborough, and Ron joined his other brother, Maurice, as building contractors for Sunline Homes. He later workedas a building supervisor with the same company until his retirement. Beryl worked as a machinest for Venlite Industries until she became ill. She also had a corgi dog, Saki, with which she won many medals.

Beryl married Ronald Robert SCHUBERT [9301] [MRIN: 4434] 26 Feb 1949 in St.Mark's Remeura Auckland New Zealand. Ronald was born 17 Jan 1925, died 31 May 1995 at age 70, and was buried in Mangere Cemetery Auckland New Zealand.

45. David Dale DRAKE [9222] (Clunie James DRAKE²⁴, Emily Jane HIGGINS⁷, Catherine HANCOCK³, Thomas¹) was born 15 Sep 1931 in Auckland Auckland New Zealand.

General Notes:In an attachment to an email, dated February 19, 2003, Sylvia Robertson said:

David was educated at Island Block Primary School and Mt Albert Grammar School, then worked all his life as a builder in the Auckland area.

David married Hine Rangi PALMER [9306] [MRIN: 4437] 08 Jun 1959 in Auckland Auckland New Zealand. Hine was born 07 Nov 1931.

General Notes:In an attachment to an email, dated February 19, 2003, Sylvia Robertson said:

Hine was education on Niue Island, then worked for the Auckland Hospital Board prior to her marriage.

75 M i. David John DRAKE [9307] was born 18 Nov 1958 in Auckland Auckland New Zealand.

76 M ii. Christopher James DRAKE [9308] was born 18 Aug 1960 in Auckland Auckland New Zealand.

77 F iii. Angela Jocelyn DRAKE [9309] was born 25 Jul 1964 in Auckland Auckland New Zealand.

46. Doris Elizabeth DRAKE [9223] (Clunie James DRAKE²⁴, Emily Jane HIGGINS⁷, Catherine HANCOCK³, Thomas¹) was born 21 Aug 1940 in Auckland Auckland New Zealand, died 20 Sep 2005 at age 65, and was buried 26 Sep 2005 in Waikumete Cemetery Auckland Auckland New Zealand.

General Notes:In an attachment to an email, dated February 19, 2003, Sylvia Robertson said:

Dot moved with her family from the Te Kauwhata farm in 1945, and was educated at Mt Albert & Three Kings Primary Schools, and Mt Roskill Grammar School.

Doris started in 1955 as a junior shop assistant in babywear at George Courts, then went to Milne & Choyce, and worked on Saturdays as a nurse aid at the Cornwall Hospital geriatric unit.

Dot and Colin met at a football dance at Mt Roskill in 1957, and were engaged in 1961. Shortly after their marriage in 1962, Colin was promoted to branch shop manager while Dot worked for Flexible Packaging and Autocrat, leaving before the arrival of their first child.

After Colin was made redundant in 1982, so they bought their own butchery in Symonds St, Auckland, selling out in 1987.

Dot was employed as a telephone receptionist with DIC, Milnes and, since 1989, the New Zealand Dairy Board.

During her teens, Dot was very successful in club athletics, school basketball and tennis. She was a Tawny Owl at Brownies and during the 1960s she was a member of the Mt Roskill Plunket Society Cttee and secretary for a year. Her other interests include cake decorating,sewing and genealogy.

Doris married Colin Joseph CLARK [9310] [MRIN: 4438], son of Charles Edward CLARK [15449] and Gwladys Rubina HARDY [15450], 27 Jan 1962 in Hillsborough Auckland New Zealand. Colin was born 01 Apr 1938 in Auckland Auckland New Zealand.

General Notes:In an attachment to an email, dated February 19, 2003, Sylvia Robertson said:

Colin was educated at Mt Albert Primary School, Kowhai Intermediate and Avondale College.

Colin started work in 1953 as a junior butcher with the Auckland Meat Co. Ltd, then completed his 12 weeks compulsory military training in 1956.

He & Dot DRAKE were married in 1962, and Colin was promoted to branch shop manager. Colin became the first Administration Supervisor of the Auckland Meat Co. which then had 40 retail outlets. However, in 1982, after 29 years service, he was made redundant. He & Dot then bought their own butchery in Symonds St, Auckland, selling out in 1987. After a short holiday in Australia, Colin then joined the Hermetic electric element manufacturer as supervisor.

Colin played cricket, softball, rugby and soccer at school and later, club cricket and soccer. He represented Auckland at soccer at junior level. In 1975 he started jogging andran four marathons with a best time of 2 hrs 57 min 58 sec.
He now enjoys wood carving, stamp and coin collecting, and home maintenance.

+ 79 F ii. Robyn Ann CLARK [9313] was born 31 Oct 1965 in Auckland Auckland New Zealand.

47. Lynette Nina DRAKE [9224] (Clunie James DRAKE²⁴, Emily Jane HIGGINS⁷, Catherine HANCOCK³, Thomas¹) was born 21 Aug 1940 in Auckland Auckland New Zealand.

General Notes:In an attachment to an email, dated February 19, 2003, Sylvia Robertson said:

Lynette moved with her family from the Te Kauwhata farm in 1945 and was educated at Mt Albert & Three Kings Primary Schools; and Mt Roskill Grammar School.

She started work in 1955 as a junior shop assistant in the lingerie department at George Courts, and on Saturdays she worked at Cornwall Hospital geriatric unit as a nurse aid. She then went on to work at Bellevue Hospital, Mt Eden Maternity, Alexandra Hospital and Wellington Maternity. From 1959 she worked as a receptionist in Auckland for Dr Simpson until her marriage.

Lynette worked in Wellington part time for a publishing company while Peter held a position in the Air Force as Works Officer. Later, coming back to Auckland, she worked at Selwyn Village for 13 years. She attended evening classes at Rutherford High School doing floral art, Ikebana, cake decorating and Chinese cooking. During her teens she played netball at Windmill Court. Her leisure interests include gardening, fishing and watching rugby.

Lynette and Peter started their married life buying a house that Peter's brother had built, and over the years Peter worked in weekends having it lifted, doing all the work on his own at 10 Covil Ave, Te Atatu South. Later they bought land in Hatfields Beach where they built a beach house, family members helping. They sold the beach house, and bought further up the road, doing up the old house on the property and cross leasing the land and building a new house where they are now living.

Peter moved with his family from their Waitoki farm to Patrick St, Onehunga at the age of 8. He was educated at Waitoki School, Te Papapa Primary Schoo, Manukau Intermediate and Auckland Grammar. He started work in 1955 as an apprentice plumber with the MoW and attained his Plumbing and Drainage Certificate. He worked for the Auckland City Council as a Plumbing and Drainage Inspector from 1966-75. For more, see Hancock/Higgins book pages.

Lynette married Peter Robin JORDAN [9316] [MRIN: 4441], son of George Allan JORDAN [9317] and Moana Ellen SORRENSON [9318], 23 Feb 1963 in Hillsborough Auckland New Zealand. Peter was born 27 Jan 1941.

81 M i. Murray Peter JORDAN [9319] was born 02 Sep 1965 in Otahuhu Auckland New Zealand.

50. Cedric Halford CEDERHOLM [9230] (Marion Florence DRAKE²⁶, Emily Jane HIGGINS⁷, Catherine HANCOCK³, Thomas¹) was born 24 Jun 1927 in Wellington Wellington New Zealand.

Cedric married Catherine Wilhelmina VAN GEEST [9321] [MRIN: 4444] 31 Aug 1957 in The Hague Holland. Catherine was born 01 Dec 1930.

83 M ii. Donald Sigfrid CEDERHOLM [9324] was born 20 Jan 1960 in Wellington Wellington New Zealand.

Donald married Valerie Rongo ANDREWS [9325] [MRIN: 4446] 05 Nov 1990 in New Zealand. Valerie was born 10 Feb 1961.

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