| Father |
MAJOR Elliott McKane, b. 10 Nov 1910, Wanganui, NZ  d. 11 Aug 1981, Christchurch, Canterbury, NZ (Age 70 years) |
| Mother |
MCCHESNEY Eliza Euphemia (Greta), b. 7 Jan 1913, Goulburn, NSW, Australia d. 8 Jul 2008, Wellington, NZ (Age 95 years) |
| Marriage |
29 Dec 1937 |
Wellington, NZ |
| Photos
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 | Major/McChesney. Eliza Euphemia Major nee McChesney on her 95th birthday.
Eliza Euphemia ('Greta') Major at Rita Angus Retirement Village, Kilbirnie, Wellington, on her 95th birthday with two of her children, Margaret and Randle. |
 | Major/McChesney. Adjutant Elliott and 'Greta' Major and children.
Devonport, 1947. |
 | Hay/Major, 1965. Wedding of Laurence Hay and Margaret Major.
Salvation Army Citadel, Christchurch, 2 January 1965. (At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.) |
 | Major/McChesney. Eliza McChesney and Elliott Major.
On their wedding day, 29 Dec 1937, Wellington. |
 | Major/McChesney. Wedding party of Eliza McChesney and Elliott Major, 29 Dec 1937, Wellington.
Te Hira Ferguson, Margaret Cunningham?, bride, groom, Nesta Montgomery, Geoffrey Sampson, Allan Montgomery (celebrant). |
| Hay/Major, 1965. Wedding of Laurence Hay and Margaret Major, 2 Jan 1965.
Frank & Anne Hay and Elliott & Greta Major with just-married L&M outside Salvation Army citadel, Christchurch. (At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.) |
 | Major/McChesney. Grave of Charles (and Harriett?) Major, Geraldine.
John, David and Margaret Major (gt-grandchildren) and Gregory Major (gt-gt-grandchild) at the unveiling of the headstone on the grave of Charles Major (and possibly of Harriett Major nee Maud). |
| Documents
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 | Major/McChesney, 2008
Death certificate of Eliza Euphemia Major nee McChesney, died 8 July 2008. |
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| Major/McChesney, 1979.
Will (not last) of Eliza Euphemia Major nee McChesney, signed 2 February 1979. |
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| Major/McChesney, 1942.
Copy of birth register entry for Margaret Evangel Major, born Auckland, 21 September 1942. |
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| Major/McChesney, 1979.
Will (not last) of Elliott McKane Major, signed 2 February 1979. |
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| Major/McChesney, 1934-81.
Salvation Army officer service records for Elliott McKane Major and Eliza Euphemia Major nee McChesney (x3) |
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| Major/McChesney, 1972.
Letter dated 6 October 1972 from Chief Secretary, Salvation Army, restoring the Majors to full active officership. |
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| Major/McChesney, 1975.
Certificate of retirement from Salvation Army officer service, from 10 December 1975. |
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| Major/McChesney, 1956.
Thank you letter to Elliott Major on his leaving Turnbull & Jones, Palmerston Nth, October 1956. |
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| Major/McChesney, 1952.
Testimonial dated 29 July 1952 given to Elliott Major on his leaving employment in Francis's Four Square grocery, Levin. |
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| Major/McChesney, 1937.
Marriage certificate of Elliott McKane Major and Eliza Euphemia McChesney, Wellington, 29 December 1937. |
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| Major/McChesney, 1937.
Copy of Major/McChesney entry in register of marriage, hand-written by officiating minister, signed by the parties and witnesses, 29 December 1937. |
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| Major/Wallace, 1926.
Transcription of entry for Elliott Major in Stratford High School admissions register, 8 February 1926. |
| Headstones |
 | Major/McChesney.
Elliott and Greta Major's grave, Karori, Wellington.
Plot: Salvation Army section |
| Histories
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 | 56 Notes on Elliott McKane Major (1910-1981) and Eliza Euphemia (Elizabeth, Greta) née McChesney
Elliott McKane Major born: 10 Nov 1910, Wanganui East.
Eliza Euphemia McChesney born: 7 Jan 1913, Goulburn, NSW, Australia.
Married: 29 Dec 1937, Wellington.
Elliott McKane Major died: 11 Aug 1981, Christchurch.
Eliza Euphemia Major née McChesney died: 8 July 2008, Wellington.
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| 61 Elliott McKane Major (1910-1981) and Eliza Euphemia (Elizabeth, Greta) née McChesney: Chronology of Salvation Army officer service and other life events.
Elliott Major born: 10 Nov 1910, Wanganui East.
Eliza McChesney born: 7 Jan 1913, Goulburn, NSW, Australia.
Married: 29 Dec 1937, Wellington.
Elliott McKane Major died: 11 Aug 1981, Christchurch.
Eliza Euphemia Major née McChesney died: 8 July 2008, Wellington. |
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| 63 'Talk About Miracles': Eliza Euphemia McChesney's story
John Major interviews his mother Eliza Euphemia (Greta) Major nee McChesney about her life. |
| Family ID |
F32 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
