Arthur James Daniel Walter (Bruser) KEEGAN (9.1.9)
Born
2 May 1884 Manuka Tahai, New Zealand
Parents
Patrick KEEGAN age 62 and Sarah DOBSON age 35
Baptised
5 September 1884 St Peter’s Church, Akaroa, New Zealand
Birth of Sister
Jessie KEEGAN was born in 1885 when Arthur was 1 year old.
Death of Sisters
Sarah Annie KEEGAN died in 1888 when Arthur was 4 years old.
Jessie KEEGAN died in 1893 when Arthur was 9
Alice KEEGAN died 9 January 1897 when Arthur was 13
Death of Father
Patrick KEEGAN died 0n 7 May 1897 at the age of 75. Arthur was 13
Known as
Bruser
Moved south to Otago, New Zealand
In 1911 Arthur was living and working in Otago
The Six O’Clock Swill
Arthur KEEGAN would likely to have witnessed ‘The Six O’clock Swill’ in Otago in 1911, a time when bars in Australia and New Zealand were ordered to close at 6pm nightly.
Occupation
1911 – 1919 Blacksmith
Resided
1911 Alexandra, Otago, New Zealand
1919 Patearoa, Otago, New Zealand
Military Service
World War I
Married
Jessie Cameron DAGG 1919 New Zealand. Arthur was 35 years old
About Jessie Cameron DAGG
Born: 28 April 1894 Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand
Parents: Christopher Dodd DAGG (1857 – 1917) and Isabella LUNAM (1864 – 1948)
Children: Rae Elliott KEEGAN 1919
Died: 15 February 1983 at Dunstan Hospital, Clyde, Otago, New Zealand aged 88
Resided: 1983 at Ranui Home, Alexandra, Otago, New Zealand
Cremated: 18 February 1983. Ashes interred Andersons Bay Cemetery, Dunedin Plot 248 Blcok C
Resided
Patearoa, Central Otago, New Zealand
Children born
June Isabel KEEGAN 1920 Dunedin, New Zealand
Margaret Patricia KEEGAN 1921 Dunedin, New Zealand
Arthur Christopher KEEGAN 1923 Otago, New Zealand
Dorothy Gertrude KEEGAN 1925 Clutha, Otago, New Zealand
Jessie Noreen KEEGAN 1927 Otago, New Zealand
John Noel KEEGAN 1931 Otago, New Zealand
Barbara Anne KEEGAN 1935 Otago, New Zealand
Occupation
Blacksmith, Licensee of Ranfurly Hotel, Dunedin
Resided
1935 – Patearoa, Otago, New Zealand
Death of Sister
Helena Caroline KEEGAN died 22 February 1935 at New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand when Arthur was 51 years old.
Death of Mother
Sarah DOBSON died in 1935 in Auckland at the age of 86.
Birth of Daughter
Barbara Anne KEEGAN 1935 Otago, New Zealand
Resided
1935 – 1946 at Patearoa, Otago, New Zealand
Death of Brothers
Joseph (Frederick) KEEGAN died 25 February 1945. Arthur was 61.
Christopher (Mick) Michael KEEGAN died 1945 at Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand.
Henry KEEGAN died 1 April 1946 at Epsom, Auckland, New Zealand when Arthur was 62
Patrick KEEGAN died 13 October 1947 in Auckland, New Zealand when Arthur was 63
Resided
1949 – 1963 at 204 Pine Hill Road, Dunedin North, Otago, New Zealand
Death of Sisters
Ellen (Nell or Nellie) KEEGAN died 22 May 1960 at Palmerston North, New Zealand when Arthur was 76.
Agnes Gertrude KEEGAN died 29 June 1968 in Auckland, New Zealand when Arthur was 84
Resided
1969 – 1972 at 12 Monro Street, Dunedin North, Otago, New Zealand
Note
May have had a different father. Also broke his nose at one stage which left it crooked.
Occupation
1935 – 1946 Hotel Keeper
1949 – 1978 Retired Hotel Keeper
Resided
1978 at Ranui Home, Chappel Street, Alexandra, Otago, New Zealand
Died
16 December 1978 Alexandra, Otago, New Zealand aged 94 at his residence
Cremated
19 December 1978 Andersons Bay Cemetery, Soutland, Otago, New Zealand. Ashes scattered.
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Rae Elliott DAGG (9.1.9/1.01)
Born
10 April 1919 Dunedin, New Zealand
Parents
Arthur James Daniel Walter KEEGAN (step father) and Jessie Cameron DAGG
Engaged
Married
Thelma THORRINGTON 20 March 1943 St Columba, Grey Lynn, Auckland, New Zealand
Resided
1946 at North Shore, Taranaki, New Zealand
1954 at 15 Gladstone Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland, New Zealand
1957 at Grey Lynn, Auckland, New Zealand
Occupation
1954 Accountant
Died
2 July 2009 North Shore, Auckland, New Zealand
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June Isabel KEEGAN (9.1.9.1)
Born
1920 Dunedin, New Zealand
Parents
Arthur James Daniel Walter KEEGAN and Jessie Cameron DAGG
Baptised
11 December 1921 at St George’s Yaseby, New Zealand
Birth of siblings
Margaret Patricia KEEGAN 1921 when June was 1
Arthur Christopher KEEGAN 1923 when June was 3
Dorothy Gertrude KEEGAN 1925 when June was 5
Jessie Noreen KEEGAN 1927 when June was 7
John Noel KEEGAN 1931 when June was 11
Barbara Anne KEEGAN 1935 when June was 15
Confirmed
12 August 1934 Dunedin, New Zealand
First Communion 7 October 1934 St Luke’s Oamaru, New Zealand
Married
? JACKSON
Divorced
17 November 1969
Resided
1969 at Hotel Ranfurly, Otago, New Zealand
Married 2
James Paterson LITTLE 22 November 1969 Saint John’s church Roslyn, Dunedin, New Zealand. June was 49 and James was 52
About James Paterson LITTLE
Born: Dunedin
Known as: Hamish
Previously married. Widower from 11 May 1969
Resided: 9 Manse Street Whangarei, New Zealand
Resided
Pollburn, Otago, New Zealand
Death of Father
Arthur KEEGAN died 1978 Otago, New Zealand aged 94
Death of Mother
Jessie Cameron DAGG died 15 February 1983 Otago, New Zealand age 88
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Margaret Patricia KEEGAN (9.1.9.2)
Born
1921 Dunedin, New Zealand
Parents
Arthur James Daniel Walter KEEGAN age 37 and Jessie Cameron DAGG age 26
Birth of Siblings
Arthur Christopher KEEGAN 1923 when Margaret was 2
Dorothy Gertrude KEEGAN 1925 when Margaret was 4
Jessie Noreen KEEGAN 1927 when Margaret was 6
John Noel KEEGAN 1931 when Margaret was 10
Barbara Anne KEEGAN 1935 when Margaret was 14
Married
John Robert SWAN 1942 New Zealand. Margaret was 21
About John Robert SWAN
Occupation: 1946 Soldier, 1949 – 1957 Engraver, 1963 – 1981 Company Manager
Resided
1946 at 71 Grange Street, Dunedin, New Zealand
1949 – 1981 at 421 North Road, Dunedin, New Zealand
Occupation
1949 – 1981 Clerk
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Arthur Christopher KEEGAN (9.1.9.3)
Born
1923
Hamilton’s Otago, New Zealand
Parents
Arthur James Daniel Walter KEEGAN age 39 and Jessie Cameron DAGG age 28
Birth of Siblings
Dorothy Gertrude KEEGAN 1925 when Arthur was 2
Jessie Noreen KEEGAN 1927 when Arthur was 4
John Noel KEEGAN 1931 when Arthur was 8
Barbara Anne KEEGAN 1935 when Arthur was 12
Occupation
1941 Student
Resided
1941 at 67 Heriot Row, Dunedin, New Zealand
Military
28 Nov 1943 Flying Officer, Wellington, New Zealand age 20
28 May 1945 Flight Lieutenant, Wellington, New Zealand
Married
Alison Patricia GRAHAM 1947
About Alison Patricia GRAHAM
Died: 11 October 2011
Obituary Date: 17 October 2011 New Zealand Herald, Auckland, New Zealand
Resided
1949 at 30a Sheen Street, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
1949 at 75 Ventry Street, Alexandra, Otago, New Zealand
1954 Alexandra, Otago, New Zealand
Occupation
1949 – 1954 Insurance Rep
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Dorothy Gertrude KEEGAN (9.1.9.4)
Born
1925 Clutha, New Zealand
Parents
Arthur James Daniel Walter KEEGAN age 41 and Jessie Cameron DAGG age 30
Birth of Siblings
Jessie Noreen KEEGAN 1927 when Dorothy was 2
John Noel KEEGAN 1931 when Dorothy was 6
Barbara Anne KEEGAN 1935 when Dorothy was 10
Married
Arthur Monteith ELLIS 1947. Dorothy was 22
About Arthur Monteith ELLIS
Born: 1923
Occupation: 1949 – 1954 Clerk, 1957 Factory Manager, 1963 Company Manager
Died: 12 September 1964 Ranfurly – Palmerston Highway, Otago, New Zealand
Cremated: 15 September 1964, Andersons Bay Cemetery, Otago, New Zealand. Ashes interred Plot 11 Block 66.
Cause of Death: Accidentally killed age 41
Headstone: In Loving Memory of Agnes ELLIS born Huddersfield 9 September 1871, died Dunedin 12 October 1933; also Arthur ELLIS b. Farsley, Yorkshire 12 Oct. 1868 d. 27 Feb. 1945. In Loving Memory of 3901 R.N.Z.N. a dear husband and father Arthur Monteith ELLIS accidentally killed 12 Sep. 1964 aged 41 years. Always in our thoughts.
Resided
1946 at Patearoa, New Zealand
1949 – 1957 at 30a Sheen Street, Dunedin, New Zealand
Death of Husband
Arthur Monteith ELLIS died 12 September 1964 at Otago, New Zealand aged 41. They had been married 17 years.
Resided
1963 – 1981 at 130 Highgate, Dunedin, New Zealand
Death of Father
Arthur KEEGAN died 1978 Otago, New Zealand aged 94
Death of Mother
Jessie Cameron DAGG died 15 February 1983 Otago, New Zealand
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Jessie Noreen KEEGAN (9.1.9.5)
Born
1927 Hamilton’s Otago, New Zealand
Parents
Arthur James Daniel Walter KEEGAN and Jessie Cameron DAGG
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John Noel KEEGAN (9.1.9.6)
Born
1931 Nasby, Otago, New Zealand
Parents
Arthur James Daniel Walter KEEGAN age 47 and Jessie Cameron DAGG age 36
Birth of Siblings
Barbara Anne KEEGAN 1935 when John was 4
Married
Betty Margaret
Occupation
1954 – 1963 Accountant
1972 – 1978 Company Executive
1981 Company Director
Resided
1954 at 204 Pine Hill Road, Dunedin, New Zealand
1954 – 1957 at 60 Lonsdale Street, Dunedin, New Zealand
1963 at 45 Oakland Street, Otago, New Zealand
1972 at 339 Ferguson Drive, Wellington, New Zealand
Death of Father
Arthur KEEGAN died in 1978 at Otago, New Zealand age 94
Resided
1978 at 268 Chatsworth Road, Wellington, New Zealand
1981 at 4 Luff Place, Whitby, Wellington, New Zealand
Death of Mother
1983 Jessie Cameron DAGG died 15 February 1983 Otago, New Zealand age 88
Emigration
To New York, United States America
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Barbara Anne KEEGAN (9.1.9.7)
Born
1935 Nasby (Ranfurly), New Zealand
Parents
Arthur James Daniel Walter KEEGAN and Jessie Cameron DAGG
Resided
1957 at 204 Pine Hill Road, Dunedin, New Zealand
Married
Clifford Johnston PORTER
About Clifford Johnston PORTER
Occupation: 1963 Clerk, 1969 – 1981 Company Rep
Resided
1963 – 1981 at 6 Weir Street, Green Island, Dunedin, New Zealand
Death of Father
Arthur KEEGAN died 1978 Otago, New Zealand aged 94
Occupation
1981 Box Maker
Death of Mother
Jessie Cameron DAGG died 15 February 1983 Otago, New Zealand aged 88
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Sources:
9.1.9 KEEGAN, Arthur James Daniel Walter, New Zealand Birth Index 1840 – 1950
9.1.9 KEEGAN, Arthur James Daniel Walter, Church Records, St Peter’s Anglican Church, Akaroa as cataloged at Canterbury Library
9.1.9 KEEGAN, Arthur James Daniel Walter, Photos that had belonged to Helena Caroline KEEGAN
9.1.9 KEEGAN, Arthur James Daniel Walter, New Zealand, Electoral Rolls 1911 Otago, Central Otago
9.1.9 KEEGAN, Arthur James Daniel Walter, New Zealand, Electoral Rolls 1935 Otago, Central Otago
9.1.9 KEEGAN, Arthur James Daniel Walter, New Zealand, Electoral Rolls 1938 Otago, Central Otago
9.1.9 KEEGAN, Arthur James Daniel Walter, New Zealand, Electoral Rolls 1946 Otago, Central Otago
9.1.9 KEEGAN, Arthur James Daniel Walter, New Zealand, Electoral Rolls 1949 Otago, Dunedin, North
9.1.9 KEEGAN, Arthur James Daniel Walter, New Zealand, Electoral Rolls 1954 Otago, Dunedin, North
9.1.9 KEEGAN, Arthur James Daniel Walter, New Zealand, Electoral Rolls 1957 Otago, Dunedin, North
9.1.9 KEEGAN, Arthur James Daniel Walter, New Zealand, Electoral Rolls 1963 Otago, Dunedin, North
9.1.9 KEEGAN, Arthur James Daniel Walter, New Zealand, Electoral Rolls 1969 Otago, Dunedin, North
9.1.9 KEEGAN, Arthur James Daniel Walter, New Zealand, Electoral Rolls 1972 Otago, Dunedin, North
9.1.9 KEEGAN, Arthur James Daniel Walter, New Zealand, Electoral Rolls 1978 Otago, Dunedin, North
9.1.9 KEEGAN, Arthur James Daniel Walter, New Zealand, Marriage Index, 1840 – 1937
9.1.9 KEEGAN, Arthur James Daniel Walter, New Zealand, Cemetery Records 1800 – 2007
9.1.9/1 DAGG, Jessie Cameron, New Zealand Birth Index 1840 – 1950
9.1.9.1 DAGG, Rae Elliott, New Zealand Electoral Rolls 1954 Auckland, Grey Lynn
9.1.9.1 DAGG, Rae Elliott, Engagements Announced, Auckland Star, 17 August 1942
9.1.9.2 KEEGAN, June Isabel Church Records
9.1.9.2 June Isabel KEEGAN and James Paterson LITTLE, New Zealand Marriage Certificate
9.1.9.3 KEEGAN, Arthur Christopher, New Zealand, Electoral Rolls 1949 Otago, Dunedin Central
9.1.9.3 KEEGAN, Arthur Christopher, New Zealand, World War II Ballot Lists 1940 – 1945
9.1.9.3 KEEGAN, Arthur Christopher, New Zealand, World War II Appointments, Promotions, Transfers and Resignations 1939 – 1945
9.1.9.3 KEEGAN, Arthur Christopher, New Zealand Electoral Rolls 1949, Otago, Central Otago
9.1.9.3 KEEGAN, Arthur Christopher, New Zealand Electoral Rolls 1954, Otago, Central Otago
9.1.9.3/1 GRAHAM, Alison Patricia, Australia and New Zealand, Obituary Index 2004 – 2018
9.1.9.2 KEEGAN, Margaret Patricia, New Zealand Electoral Rolls 1946 Otago, Dunedin North
9.1.9.2 KEEGAN, Margaret Patricia, New Zealand Electoral Rolls 1949 Otago, Dunedin North
9.1.9.2 KEEGAN, Margaret Patricia, New Zealand Electoral Rolls 1953 Otago, Dunedin North
9.1.9.2 KEEGAN, Margaret Patricia, New Zealand Electoral Rolls 1957 Otago, Dunedin North
9.1.9.2 KEEGAN, Margaret Patricia, New Zealand Electoral Rolls 1963 Otago, Dunedin North
9.1.9.2 KEEGAN, Margaret Patricia, New Zealand Electoral Rolls 1969 Otago, Dunedin North
9.1.9.2 KEEGAN, Margaret Patricia, New Zealand Electoral Rolls 1972 Otago, Dunedin North
9.1.9.2 KEEGAN, Margaret Patricia, New Zealand Electoral Rolls 1978 Otago, Dunedin North
9.1.9.2 KEEGAN, Margaret Patricia, New Zealand Electoral Rolls 1981 Otago, Dunedin North
9.1.9.4 KEEGAN, Dorothy Gertrude, New Zealand Electoral Rolls 1946 Otago
9.1.9.4 KEEGAN, Dorothy Gertrude, New Zealand Electoral Rolls 1954 Otago, Dunedin Central
9.1.9.4 KEEGAN, Dorothy Gertrude, New Zealand Electoral Rolls 1957, Otago, Dunedin Central
9.1.9.4 KEEGAN, Dorothy Gertrude, New Zealand Electoral Rolls 1963 Otago
9.1.9.4 KEEGAN, Dorothy Gertrude, New Zealand Electoral Rolls 1978 Otago
9.1.9.4 KEEGAN, Dorothy Gertrude, New Zealand Electoral Rolls 1981 Otago
9.1.9.4/1 ELLIS, Arthur Monteith, New Zealand Cemetery Records 1800 – 2007
9.1.9.4/1 ELLIS, Arthur Monteith, New Zealand Death Index 1848 – 1966
9.1.9.6 KEEGAN, John Noel, New Zealand Electoral Rolls 1954 Otago, Dunedin North
9.1.9.6 KEEGAN, John Noel, New Zealand Electoral Rolls 1954 Otago, Dunedin Central
9.1.9.6 KEEGAN, John Noel, New Zealand Electoral Rolls 1957 Otago, Dunedin Central
9.1.9.6 KEEGAN, John Noel, New Zealand Electoral Rolls 1963 Otago, St Kilda
9.1.9.6 KEEGAN, John Noel, New Zealand Electoral Rolls 1972, Wellington, Heretaunga
9.1.9.6 KEEGAN, John Noel, New Zealand Electoral Rolls 1978, Wellington, Heretaunga
9.1.9.6 KEEGAN, John Noel, New Zealand Electoral Rolls 1981 Wellington, Kapiti
9.1.9.7 KEEGAN, Barbara Anne, New Zealand, Electoral Rolls 1857 Otago, Dunedin North
9.1.9.7 KEEGAN, Barbara Anne, New Zealand, Electoral Rolls 1863 Otago, Dunedin Central
9.1.9.7 KEEGAN, Barbara Anne, New Zealand, Electoral Rolls 1869 Otago, Dunedin Central
9.1.9.7 KEEGAN, Barbara Anne, New Zealand, Electoral Rolls 1872 Otago, Dunedin Central
9.1.9.7 KEEGAN, Barbara Anne, New Zealand, Electoral Rolls 1878 Otago, Dunedin Central
9.1.9.7 KEEGAN, Barbara Anne, New Zealand, Electoral Rolls 1881 Otago, Dunedin Central