The White's

 Lilians father Gilbert Greenall White was born in Warrington and had numerous siblings.  We know the stories of some of these siblings


From a very well to do family of solicitors, Gilbert Greenall was raised in WArrington until he and three of his brothers made the journey out to NZ

what made them come to NZ ?

Lets start with what we know about Gilbert Greenall White

Henry Brown White (Gilbert's father)

Gilbert's brothers and sisters

and the gilbert greenall white  page

What do we know about Gilbert's siblings 

The Ancestors of my Nanna - Lilian Adeline White

The White Family Grave in Warrington

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