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1920 - 1968 (47 years)
Generation: 1
1. | David Matheson France was born on 2 Apr 1920 in St Andrews, South Canterbury, New Zealand; died in 1968 in Glenrock Station, Burkes Pass, New Zealand. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- _UID: 69391DFEC2E4447D8EB4DF5B40936218ED46
Notes:
During WWII David served in a tank regiment and saw battle in the Italian campaign
Together, David and Jean farmed at 'Glenrock Station, Burkes Pass, until Dave died suddenly in 1968. He was carting hay out in a paddock when he suffered a heart attack.
"Jean stayed on at the station, with the help of her sons, for many years. She then retired to Fairlie and Alister and Donadl, her sons, took over the station. They have sold it around 2003/2004 )" Kate Patterson nee France.
Family/Spouse: Jean Chapman. Jean was born on 17 Jul 1916; died on 12 Dec 2002 in Timaru, South Island, New Zealand. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 2
Generation: 3
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