John Francis D'Sylva (or De Silva) born 1845 Azores, died March 28th 1919 Auckland, New Zealand.
John was a master mariner, who eventually lived in New Zealand, married Mary Ann Cupitt and had 5 children. John changed his name to John Francis (adopting his middle name as his surname). We do not have any details of his parents and only know that he was Portugese (probably from the Azores).
He is my grandmothers grandfather her name was Lyola Francis nee Mirko. My mum was Lynore Mirko. If you know any more can you email me on [contact link]
Roman Francis
Father: Alton Kevin Francis
Grandfather: Joseph Vincent Francis
Great Grandfather: John Joseph Francis De Sylva
Great Great Grandfather: Joseph Francis De Sylva
Great Great Grandmother: Leenora Florence
John Francis De Silva Or Sylva was born circa 1845 in Azores Portugal, and died at age 73 years old on March 28, 1919 in Auckland, Auckland County, Auckland New Zealand. John Francis De Silva Sylva was buried in April 1919 at Waiukumete Cemetery in Auckland. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John Francis De Silva or Sylva.
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