MAJOR Margaret Evangel

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  Person ID	I82	Hay Major Family Tree
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  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 » Slide Show		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.
  		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.
  		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 » Slide Show		Major/McChesney, 2008 Death certificate of Eliza Euphemia Major nee McChesney, died 8 July 2008.
  		Major/McChesney, 1979. Will (not last) of Eliza Euphemia Major nee McChesney, signed 2 February 1979.
  		Major/McChesney, 1942. Copy of birth register entry for Margaret Evangel Major, born Auckland, 21 September 1942.
  		Major/McChesney, 1979. Will (not last) of Elliott McKane Major, signed 2 February 1979.
  		Major/McChesney, 1934-81. Salvation Army officer service records for Elliott McKane Major and Eliza Euphemia Major nee McChesney (x3)
  		Major/McChesney, 1972. Letter dated 6 October 1972 from Chief Secretary, Salvation Army, restoring the Majors to full active officership.
  		Major/McChesney, 1975. Certificate of retirement from Salvation Army officer service, from 10 December 1975.
  		Major/McChesney, 1956. Thank you letter to Elliott Major on his leaving Turnbull & Jones, Palmerston Nth, October 1956.
  		Major/McChesney, 1952. Testimonial dated 29 July 1952 given to Elliott Major on his leaving employment in Francis's Four Square grocery, Levin.
  		Major/McChesney, 1937. Marriage certificate of Elliott McKane Major and Eliza Euphemia McChesney, Wellington, 29 December 1937.
  		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.
  		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 » Slide Show		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.
  		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.
  		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

  
  

  Family	HAY Laurence Osborne,   b. 1 Dec 1940, Auckland, NZ d. 19 Dec 2025, Wellington, NZ (Age 85 years)
  Marriage	2 Jan 1965	Christchurch, Canterbury, NZ
  Children	1. HAY Mary Elizabeth   2. HAY Jeremy Elliott   3. HAY Michael Francis + 4. HAY Susanna Margaret
  Photos » Slide Show		Hay/Major, 2008. The three travellers 40 years on. Laurence, Margaret and Mary Hay on the wharf of the Overseas Terminal, Wellington, celebrating the 40th anniversary of their departure for Zambia on the ship 'Achille Lauro'.
  		Hay/Major, 2008. The three travellers and Susanna.
  		Hay/Major, 1965. Wedding of Laurence Hay and Margaret Major. Salvation Army Citadel, Christchurch, 2 January 1965.
  		Hay/Major, 1992. Laurence and Margaret Hay with Mary, Jeremy, Michael and Susanna (both kneeling) and Jess. Upper Hutt, December 1992.
  		Hay/Major, 2002. Laurence and Margaret Hay with Mary, Jeremy, Michael and Susanna. Preparing to leave the ICO, London, for the wedding of Michael (at back), August 2002.
  		Hay/Major, 1967/12. Laurence and Margaret Hay with Mary, 1967. Taken in Christchurch when L&M were cadets and the college in recess.
  		Hay/Major, 1968. Farewell at the Overseas Terminal, Wellington, Feb 1968. The grandmothers (Anne Hay and Greta Major) bravely bidding farewell to 9-month-old Mary on the night of the Hay/Major family departing for five years in Zambia.
  		Hay/Major, 1968. The farewell party at the Overseas Terminal, Wellington, Feb 1968. Frank and Anne Hay (with Lynette in front) and Greta and Elliott Major (with Thomas McChesney far right) farewelling the Hay/Major family for Zambia.
  		Hay/Major, 1969. Jeremy's dedication by Laura Dutton, Chikankata school hall, Sept 1969. With Mary eyeballing the congregation.
  		Hay/Major, 1971. Michael with Margaret, Mary and Jeremy, Sept 1971. Taken outside the Chikankata Hospital a few days after his birth.
  		Hay/Major, 1971. Michael with Mary and Jeremy, Sept 1971. On front porch of our quarters, Lusaka, Zambia.
  		Hay/Major, 1970. Laurence with Chikankata corps cadets in Lusaka.
  		Hay/Major, 1979. Laurence at the podium, Chikankata school hall.
  		Hay/Major, 1968. Our house, Chikankata, 1968-71.
  		Hay/Major, 1970. Margaret, Mary and Jeremy with Greta Major, Aug 1970. Taken at Chikankata.
  		Hay/Major, 1970. Hay Family with Greta Major at the swimming pool, Aug 1970. Taken while on holiday at the Kafue Irrigation Research Station, Zambia.
  		Hay/Major, 1971. Margaret with Major and Mrs Ben Musambila and 'Blood & Fire' cadets, 1971. The first session trained in Zambia, Laurence training officer; cadets Judah and Fatima Himoonga, David and Mavis Muleya.
  		Hay/Major, 1971. Opening of Salvation Army training college, Lusaka, Zambia, Oct 1971. Service held outside the Lusaka Central Corps hall, Cairo Road.
  		Hay/Major, 2010. Margaret with Lieut-Colonel Kamla Parshad in St Paul's church, Amritsar, Punjab, India where Frederick Tucker married his first wife Louisa Bode.
  		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.
  		Hay/Major, 1968. Anne, Frank and Lynette Hay w L&M & Mary, Feb 1968, Boston Tce, Wgtn. Training college wing behind.
  		Hay/Major, 1965. Laurence & Margaret after the wedding, 2 January 1965. What is she thinking?
  		Hay/Major, 1964. Laurence Hay & Margaret Major, Chch, mid-1964. Engaged? or what?
  		Hay/Major, 1967/12. Laurence & Margaret w Mary, Chch, late 1967.
  		Hay/Major, 1968. Hays and Majors at the Overseas Terminal, Wellington, February 1968. Hay family about to depart on the 'Achille Lauro' for Sth Africa en route to Zambia.
  		Hay/Major, 1984. Jeremy and Michael Hay, Hong Kong. with Percy the mad parrot, outside our flat on top of William Booth Secondary School, 100 Yuk Wah Street, Tsz Wan Shan, Kowloon.
  		Hay/Major, 1984. Margaret with Susanna, Hong Kong Susanna in the uniform of the Beacon Hill Primary School.
  		Hay/Major, 1978. Hay family, Zambia.
  		Hay/major, 1978. Michael, Mary & Jeremy Hay, Chikankata, April 1978. Jeremy's enrolment as a Salvation Army junior soldier.
  		Hay/Major, 1972. Jeremy Hay with Michael, Lusaka, Zambia, June 1972.
  		Hay/Major, 1972. Mary, Michael & Jeremy Hay, Lusaka, 4 Sep 1972. Michael's 1st birthday.
  		Hay/Major, 1972. Jeremy & Mary Hay, and Margaret with Michael, Lusaka, June 1972.
  		Hay/Major, 1972. Mary Hay with Michael, Lusaka, 4 Sep 1972. On Michael's 1st birthday.
  		Hay/Major, 1971. Mary and Jeremy, Chikankata, 1971. At Mary's fourth birthday party.
  		Hay/Major, 1979. Jeremy on horse, Michael running, 1979. On Geddie's farm, Mazabuka, Zambia.
  		Hay/Major, 2011. Family reunion, April 2011. Laurence and Margaret Hay with descendants and in-laws (back row from left): Susanna, Laurence, Michael, Che Tibby (in front), [Klara, Esther's mother], Esther, Nicky, Jeremy; (front from left): Mary with Benjamin Tibby, Margaret with Alex, Thomas, Samuel, Eva. (At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.)
  		Hay/Major, 2011. Family reunion, April 2011. Margaret and Laurence Hay with sons Michael (at rear) and Jeremy, and grandchildren Samuel, Thomas, Alex (in front) and Eva beside the remains of the 'Thomas & Henry' sailed to Oamaru in December 1860 with his family on board, and manned as a hulk by William in Oamaru harbour for a few months.
  		Hay/Major, 2011. Susanna and Margaret outside the former ladies' rest room, Post Office Square, Wellington, November 2011. In early 1932 Eliza McChesney took the ferry from Nelson to Wellington. On arrival in the capital Eliza was met by Mrs Major Montgomery and, while sitting in this rest room, persuaded Mrs Montgomery to let her remain in Wellington.
  Documents » Slide Show		Hay/Major, 2006 Letter to Margaret and Laurence from General John Larsson, 25 February 2006, on their retirement from the Salvation Army International HQ, London.
  		Hay/Major, 1999 Bulletin announcing Laurence's appointment as Executive Secretary to the General and Laurence and Margaret's promotion to colonel.
  		Hay/Major, 2006 Curriculum vitae used in retirement for job applications (all unsuccessful!).
  Histories » Slide Show		18 Laurence Osborne Hay (1940- ): List of passport stamps. Transcription by L.O.Hay of all entry and exit stamps in his passports 1968 to 2015, arranged chronologically and with a brief description of the purpose of each journey.
  		19 Laurence and Margaret Hay: Houses Addresses of houses Laurence and Margaret Hay have lived in since their marriage, with year of move.
  		18A Margaret Evangel Hay (1942- ): List of passport stamps Transcription by L.O.Hay of all entry and exit stamps in MH's passports (1968-2015) in chronological order with a brief description by her of the purpose of each journey. (At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.)
  Family ID	F31	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart