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Tiare Village

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Feb 23, 2009, 2:27:59 PM2/23/09
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I am a 6th generation descendant of Captain William James Greig DOB 23 Nov 1821 Place of Birth: Ayr, Scotland - he sailed to and lived in Fanning Island.  He died 27 July 1892.  William James Greig married Teanau Atu from Penrhyn Island.  William was the youngest of 9 children.
I read in an earlier reply much to my amazement that a Captain William James Greig lst married Margaret Ellen Davidson 26 Dec1848 Eden NSW they had 2 children prior to the marriage to Teeanau.  William and Teeanau 10 children,
they were: Georges Bicknell Greig (this is my line) William Henry, Marion, Henry Christie, Margaret, James, Mary, Elizabeth, David Bruce and Caroline.
 
Initially I was looking for a photo of Captain Williams and Hugh Greig memorial plaque in the Fanning Island Cemetry and stumbled across the above re: Margaret Ellen Davidson. If anyone has a photo of this plaque I would very much appreciate a copy.
 
I am hoping in the next few months to travel to Ayr and locate the cemetry of William Greig's parents whom were David Greig and Agnes Brown her DOB 1792 DOD 17 May 1822.  David and Agnes married 18 Sept 1802.  Agnes is from the parish of Straiton.  It is thought that David is from Glasgow and after her death may have returned there with the children?
 
Any one have any information I would be most grateful..
 
Ady

chezem

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Feb 24, 2009, 6:40:54 AM2/24/09
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Hi Ady,

I have a picture. I wrote the first post that you are referring too.
You can email me at che...@bigpond.net.au

Cheryl Davidson

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Robert503

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Feb 25, 2009, 6:24:00 AM2/25/09
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Hi robert here from Perth Western Australia
I can't help with your search much but I can tell you that Eden is beautifull
aparrently the killer whales there used to help the fishermen to catch whales and their prize was the whales tongue
a true story
good luck with your search
Bob Duncan

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Date: 24/02/2009 20:43

I am a 6th generation descendant of Captain William James Greig DOB 23 Nov 1821 Place of Birth: Ayr, Scotland - he sailed to and lived in Fanning Island.  He died 27 July 1892.  William James Greig married Teanau Atu from Penrhyn Island.  William was the youngest of 9 children.
I read in an earlier reply much to my amazement that a Captain William James Greig lst married Margaret Ellen Davidson 26 Dec1848 Eden NSW they had 2 children prior to the marriage to Teeanau.  William and Teeanau 10 children,
they were: Georges Bicknell Greig (this is my line) William Henry, Marion, Henry Christie, Margaret, James, Mary, Elizabeth, David Bruce and Caroline.
 
Initially I was looking for a photo of Captain Williams and Hugh Greig memorial plaque in the Fanning Island Cemetry and stumbled across the above re: Margaret Ellen Davidson. If anyone has a photo of this plaque I would very much appreciate a copy.
 
I am hoping in the next few months to travel to Ayr and locate the cemetry of William Greig's parents whom were David Greig and Agnes Brown her DOB 1792 DOD 17 May 1822.  David and Agnes married 18 Sept 1802.  Agnes is from the parish of Straiton.  It is thought that David is from Glasgow and after her death may have returned there with the children?
 
Any one have any information I would be most grateful..
 
Ady

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Annie Iteata

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Sep 29, 2014, 8:03:56 PM9/29/14
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Hi ... My name is Annie Iteata and I am also a descendant of Greig... My great-grandfather's name is David Greig. One of his daughters is my grandmother.
Her name is Helen... so if you  happen to get the photo of Capt William... is it okay if you sent it to me, please??? Thanks ...

Marie McIntosh

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Oct 3, 2014, 4:21:07 AM10/3/14
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HiThere,

I receivedthis e-mail but don't think it's meant for me.  I have no family connections called Greig.  Could you let this person know she's on the wrong track writing to me.

Such a shame, she seems to have accomplished a lot in her F.H.

Thanks.
Marie McIntosh.
 



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Cliff Watkins

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Oct 3, 2014, 4:21:28 AM10/3/14
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Are your Greig relatives in any way related to the David Greig who founded a very large grocery chain and lived here in my home town of Beckenham, Kent during the first half of the 20th Century?
 
Cliff Watkins

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Marie McIntosh

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Oct 4, 2014, 12:54:39 PM10/4/14
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Hi There,

I wrote through Rootschat to this person telling them that it's just a coincidence that we have a Cousin called Annie. who also lived in Govan. born around 1901.  As I carry on with my Family History, I'll keep a watchful eye on this person, if I find any connections, I'll send them through Family History.  


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Annie Iteata

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May 16, 2016, 3:46:49 AM5/16/16
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Hi Cliff,
Well I don't know about the grocery. I only know that my great grandfather David Greig, son of Captain William Greig and Te Anau Atu died on the ship. That's what my grandmother said (his daughter).

Tauniu Teraoi Moy

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Aug 2, 2016, 5:34:03 AM8/2/16
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Hi Annie,

Just want to know the brothers for Teanau Atu if you please...Please reply to tauniu...@gmail.com

Much appreciate your kind help

ladyE Makira

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Apr 13, 2017, 10:57:34 AM4/13/17
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hi im a descendant of William Greig reading through all post and im shock to see how well we are all related and yet havent met each other knowing we could be walking past each others.....its unbelievable how well greig family extend to certain countrys and knowing our blood line goes all the back to the viking stone age...me and my older sister have being trying to find some answer to our g.g.g. grandfather William greig (Captain William) i know we had the family reunion in the cook island then it was in Tahiti and last one was in Auckland NZ didnt make it to all but my brothers and 3 of my sister's did....lol and i think i finally came across with a image of william greig OMG!! our g.g.g.grandfather was a handsome man married to teanau from Penrhyn island Sister of the king of Penrhyn....didnt realize he stayed in America for 40 years so at the moment im searching for family staying in USA 

Annie Iteata

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Oct 8, 2019, 7:52:59 AM10/8/19
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Mauri, 

I just saw your message. I apologize for this really really late reply. I'm sorry, I don't know Teanau Atu's brothers. I know she has brothers but I don't know their names. I'm still working on my family tree. But if I find the names of her brothers, I'll let you know. 


Kind regards, 
Annie Iteata

Maria Whipp

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Apr 29, 2020, 11:42:15 AM4/29/20
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Susan Kowen

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Apr 30, 2020, 5:00:46 AM4/30/20
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MAria,

Thank you for these photos. I have an original copy but no names on the back. I am assuming this is William Greig ("King of Fanning Island"?) and a brother...but there were also members of the Greig family that married Hawaiian wives. Do you have confirmation as to who these people are and an approximate year? I believe the photo was taken here in Honolulu--I would need to dig through some boxes to confirm that but I'm fairly sure of that.

BTW your timing is perfect. I have finished a few projects and want to get back to my family history project, since it appears I will be "sheltering at home" for the foreseeable future. Getting these photos is inspiration to get going on this again.

Many thanks.

Aloha,

Susan
Susan Walker Kowen


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sandbill08

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Hello Maria   - I think this post is connection with tracing a family member   -  my interest in the history of curling manufactures  - so possibly posted on the wrong link   - Take care and best regards  Bill Hunter

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mariah whippy

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Apr 30, 2020, 11:27:19 AM4/30/20
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Hi Susan 

I have almost finished my family tree on the Greig side, and needed something to keep myself occupied during covid-19. Unfortunately, I do not have a date on this photo and to confirm, yes this is William and wife Te Anau Atu Greig. 

Kindest regards,

Mariah 


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Mai Tarau

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May 25, 2020, 4:34:02 AM5/25/20
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I'm am so greatful to be stumbling upon this post and the photos are a bonus.. I have been trying to put together my mother's side of the family for a while now and am astonished at how great this family really is. My mother recalls going to the very first Greig reunion and meeting families from everywhere, she even met with families who are still reciting in Hawaii. Also the last family reunion was meant to be in Hawaii but was postponed and have been at that for quite some.
I've put up the Greig tree on my familysearch page, please help me fix it.

Mai Tarau

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May 25, 2020, 4:34:02 AM5/25/20
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If anyone wants to know, I do have information on Te Anau's side..

Mai Tarau

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May 25, 2020, 4:34:02 AM5/25/20
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Hi
Just a bit of light to this Te Anua only had one sibling, her brother Tohurangi..

Mai Tarau

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May 25, 2020, 4:34:02 AM5/25/20
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Hi
I know this is strange but are you Elizabeth Makira?

Susan Kowen

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May 26, 2020, 3:48:17 AM5/26/20
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No, I am Susan Walker Kowen. Margaret Greig, sister of William, traveled from Scotland to Australia (apparently with William), and married a Hugh McIntyre in NZ. Eventually they moved to Tahiti, then Maui, then California and then to Honolulu. They had many children including a William who was born in 1855 in Honolulu. He is not buried in any of the family plots here in Honolulu, where most of the others are buried. This would have been a nephew of William Greig of Fanning Island. Another of Hugh and Margaret's children was Jane McIntyre, born on Maui in 1846, who married John S. Walker. These are my great grandparents. They had 11 children, one of whom was named William Greig Walker and was born in Honolulu in 1881 and died in New York in 1926. John and Jane's youngest child, Henry Alexander, was my grandfather. 

If you have any information about William Greig's travels from Scotland to AU/NZ or around the Pacific, I would be interested.

Mahalo!

Susan
Susan Walker Kowen

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Susan Kowen

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Are you the one who emailed me this photo? (I'm getting a little  confused on sources of materials.) I have a hard copy of the same photo in a family album. Is it your understanding that this is William Greig and Te Anua? I suspect the other man is a brother of William. Do you know who he is?

Thanks.
Susan Walker Kowen


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Just a bit of light to this Te Anua only had one sibling, her brother Tohurangi..

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Mai Tarau

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May 27, 2020, 8:09:21 AM5/27/20
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Sorry Susan
My last message was sent to you instead of ladyE Makira

On Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 5:48:17 PM UTC+10, Susan Kowen wrote:
No, I am Susan Walker Kowen. Margaret Greig, sister of William, traveled from Scotland to Australia (apparently with William), and married a Hugh McIntyre in NZ. Eventually they moved to Tahiti, then Maui, then California and then to Honolulu. They had many children including a William who was born in 1855 in Honolulu. He is not buried in any of the family plots here in Honolulu, where most of the others are buried. This would have been a nephew of William Greig of Fanning Island. Another of Hugh and Margaret's children was Jane McIntyre, born on Maui in 1846, who married John S. Walker. These are my great grandparents. They had 11 children, one of whom was named William Greig Walker and was born in Honolulu in 1881 and died in New York in 1926. John and Jane's youngest child, Henry Alexander, was my grandfather. 

If you have any information about William Greig's travels from Scotland to AU/NZ or around the Pacific, I would be interested.

Mahalo!

Susan
Susan Walker Kowen


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Iain Tulloch

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May 31, 2020, 9:08:21 AM5/31/20
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There is quite a well known Greig family in Ayrshire.David Greig who went through the 2nd world war with the Ayrshire Yeomanry was a stock broker in Glasgow, had 3 daughters, Rosiie,Susan and Georgina.

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