Shane001 on Family Tree Circles

Hi I'm Shane (Australia), oldest son of Hec and Nordeen Cullen in Dargaville, Northland. New Zealand.

Mum was the middle daughter of William and Sarita (nee Thomas)Brown. My Grandad was the son of Walter and Easter Mary (nee Taylor) in New Zealand. I have meet a couple of grandad's brothers, uncle's Len and Fred. In saying that it was many years ago in my teens and sadly only have a vague recollection.

I wish to discover as much as I can about Mums (Brown) family origins in New Zealand. I have a great grounding in my Cullen family origin but to me it is equally important to know the routes off both parents. As I have done the pioneer thing and started a new family line here in Australia I feel it is my honour and duty to document our family origins for future family members. So any information, i.e. Family historical facts, personal stories and photo's via this site or personal email would so appreciated and treasured.

I have quizzed my mother on many occasions looking for info but sadly she is sketchy at best. In part, sadly to do with the times and family upheavals etc, she has not a lot of knowledge of her dads side.