Who Are the Pitcairners?

Andre, Hattie, Steley. Hattie Andre was a Seventh-day Adventist missionary-teacher who served on Pitcairn Island from 1893 to 1896. The technique of making many of the crafts sold by the Pitcairn Islanders today was taught by Miss Andre during her years on the Island.

Aunoa (?) (Warren), Lareau. Aunoa was a Mangarevan girl who in 1934 met and fell in love with Sterling Andrew Warren on the island of Mangareva. Sterling had been shipwrecked on James Norman Hall's ship 'Pro Patria,' on the sandspit called Temoe, and had made his way with other Pitcairners to Mangareva. Sterling and Aunoa wished to be married, but authorities would not allow the marriage because Sterling could not produce a birth certificate (which was on Pitcairn Island). Captain Irving and Electa Johnson of the sailing ship Yankee called at Mangareva, and find the Pitcairners shipwrecked there, agreed to take them back to Pitcairn. One the voyage, because of the clearly true love Sterling and Aunoa showed for each other, Captain Johnson, as was allowed at sea, married the couple, she using the bridal gown Electa Johnson had used on her wedding day.

Aunoa (?) (source?) was also known as Ruau Tahow (?). Her married name became Warren. She was the first Polynesian addition to Pitcairn since the original settlers. (For the children of Aunoa and Sterling Andrew Warren, see "Sterling Andrew Warren").

Barker, L, Steley. L. Barker, along with his wife Helen Judith Hay, served as Seventh-day Adventist missionaries on Pitcairn Island in 1979 and 1980.

Bell, Edna, thePeerage.com. Edna Bell was born in California, U.S.A. She married David Andrew Stanley Young, son of Benjamin Stanley Young and Rebecca Holman Ascension McCoy, on Pitcairn Island. James and Edna took up residence off the Island. After James died, Edna returned to Pitcairn Island with their son, Charles, in 1942, remarried, and lived on Pitcairn. Her married name became Young. The child of Edna and James Bromley Christian was Charles James Bert Christian who was born in 1930.

Bligh, William, Lareau. William Bligh was born Sept. 9, 1754, in Plymouth, Devon, England. He died Dec. 6, 1817, in London, England. He was the Captain of H.M.S. Bounty. He was married Feb. 4, 1781, in Douglas, Man, England, to Elizabeth ("Betsy") Betham, who was born about 1753, in England. Children: Harriet Maria Bligh, born Nov. 15, 1781; Mary Bligh, born 1783; Elizabeth Bligh, born Mar. 24, 1786; Jane Bligh, born May 11, 1788, London, England (a twin; Francis Bligh ("Fanny"), born May 11, 1788 (a twin), died 1862; Anne Campbell Bligh, born 1791, in England, died Nov. 1, 1843, in England; William Bligh (a twin), born 1795 in England, (age 1 day) died 1795; Henry Bligh (a twin), born 1795, died (age 1 day) 1795.

Boye, Kari, Lareau; thePeerage.com. Kari Boy was born in 1944 in Norway. She married Brian Michael John Young, son of Samuel Carlyle Young and Vula Valma Warren, on May 17, 1978, on Pitcairn Island. From May 17, 1978, her married name became Young. She wrote the book Den Siste Mytterist, published in 1981. She lived in 1993 on Pitcairn Island, later left to live in New Zealand with her family, and in 2008 was again on Pitcairn Island. As a girl in Norway, Kari studied to be a radio operator, and went to sea. She was fascinated by the 'Mutiny on the Bounty' when she read it at the age of 12 or 13. 'It was so far away from Norway and the school drag. We always identified William Bligh with our teacher at school … and all the girls wanted to play Fletcher Christian.' She was determined to see Pitcairn Island, and applied for permission to visit which took three years. The Island Council had agreed right away, but the Pitcairn Governor, at Fiji, wouldn't. (For the children of Kari and Brian Michael John Young, see "Brian Michael John Young").

Brown, Adelia, thePeerage.com. Adelia Brown was born on Pitcairn Island on September 6, 1985. She is the daughter of Len Calvin David Brown and Lea Donald. Adelia was living on Pitcairn Island in 1993.

Brown, Ariel, thePeerage.com. Ariel Brown was born on Pitcairn Island on June 1, 1989. She is the daughter of Len Calvin David Brown and Lea Donald. Ariel was living on Pitcairn Island in 1993.

Brown Carolie Yvonne, thePeerage.com. Carolie Yvonne Brown was born on Pitcairn Island in 1959. She is the daughter of Len Carlyle Brown and Thelma Adella Christian. The child of Carolie is Janelle Brown, who was born circa 1981.

Brown, Frederick Warren, Pitcairn Miscellany, Jan. 1973, p. 2; Snell. Frederick Warren Brown was born on Pitcairn Island on February 23, 1894. His parents were ______ Brown, and Anne Elizabeth Warren, who was born on August 15, 1871. In 1921, on Pitcairn Island, Frederick married Laura Christian, daughter of Frederick Martin Christian and Flora Clarice Christian. On May 6, 1897, he married Ivy Edna Young, who was born on Pitcairn Island on May 6, 1897, and died on Pitcairn on May 12, 1943. Her parents were William Alfred Young and Mercy Amelia Lawrence Young. The children of Frederick Warren Brown and Ivy Edna Young were Walter Nelson Brown, who was born on Pitcairn Island in 1921, and died on Pitcairn on September 20, 1923; Walter Hiram Brown, Len Carlyle Brown, Royal Louise Brown, and Mavis Mary Brown. Frederick Warren Brown died on Pitcairn Island at the age of 78, on January 12, 1973.

Brown, Janelle (?), thePeerage.com. Janelle Brown was born circa 1981. She is the daughter of Carolie Yvonne Brown. In 1995 she was living with her grandparents on Pitcairn Island.

Brown, Ivy Edna Young.  (Please see “Ivy Edna Young.”)

Brown, June Doreen Christian, thePeerage.com. June Doreen Christian Brown was born on Pitcairn Island on October 4, 1945. She was the daughter of Walter Hiram Brown and Joyce Norma Myrl Christian.

Brown, Len Calvin David, thePeerage.com Len Calvin David Brown was born on Pitcairn Island on October 20, 1954. He is the son of Len Carlyle Brown and Thelma Adella Christian. He married Lea Donald. Len usually goes by his middle name of Dave. His talents are of great service in the "operation" of Pitcairn Island. The children of Dave and Lea are Adelia Brown, born September 6, 1985; Ariel Brown, born June 1, 1989; and Len Calvin David Brown, born about 1990.

Brown, Len Calvin David, Jr., thePeerage.com. Len Calvin David Brown was born on Pitcairn Island circa 1990. He is the son of Len Calvin David Brown and Lea Donald. Len Calvin David Brown usually goes by his middle name of David. He was living on Pitcairn Island in 1993.

Brown, Len Carlyle, thePeerage.com. Len Carlyle Brown was born on Pitcairn Island on March 30, 1926. He is the son of Frederick Warren Brown and Ivy Edna Young. He married Thelma Adella Christian, daughter of Flora Clarice Christian on Pitcairn Island. Lyn Carlyle Brown was chief engineer in 1980 on Pitcairn Island. He lived in 1993 at Pitcairn Island. In 1995, he is mentioned as Pitcairn's tractor driver, mechanic, supervising engineer and electrician. He was the long- time longboat signal person before training Ron Christian in those duties. The children of Len Carlyle Brown and Muriel Joyce Warren are Nancy Imogene Young, born October 18, 1947; and Lesley Len Carlisle Young, born July 10, 1949. The children of Len Carlyle Brown and Thelme Adella Christian are Olive Jal Brown, born February 20, 1953; Len Calvin David Brown, born October 20, 1954; Lester Kay Brown, born August 31, 1956; Valda Clarice Brown, born in 1958; and Carolie Yvonne Brown, born in 1959.

Brown, Lester Kay, thePeerage.com. Lester Kay Brown was born on Pitcairn Island on August 31, 1956. He is the son of Len Carlyle Brown and Thelma Adella Christian. One of Pitcairn's several radio operators, he served as Pitcairn policeman and immigration officer for several years before moving to New Zealand in the early 1990s. (For the children of Lester and Thelma Brown see "Thelma Adella Christian"). The children of Lester Kay Brown and Lorraine Goldsmith are Nicola Brown and Bradley Kay Brown.

Brown, Mavis Mary, thePeerage.com. Mavis Mary Brown was born on Pitcairn Island on August 18, 1936. She was the daughter of Frederick Warren Brown and Ivy Edna Young. She married Jacob Ralph Warren, son of Christopher Stanhope Warren and Mary Emeline, on Pitcairn Island. Her married name became Warren. The children of Mavis and Jacob Warren are Jay Calvin Warren, who was born on July 29, 1950; and Meralda Elva J. Warren, who was born on June 28, 1959.

Brown, Olive Jal Brown, thePeerage.com. Olive Jal Brown was born on Pitcairn Island on February 20, 1953. She is the daughter of Len Carlyle Brown and Thelma Adella Christian. She married Steven Raymond Christian, son of Ivan Roa Christian and Verna Carlene Deborah Young, on February 16, 1972, on Pitcairn Island. From February 16, 1972, her married name became Christian. The children of Olive and Steven Christian are Trent Lynley Raymond Christian, who was born on August 17, 1972; Randall Kay Christian, who was born on March 9, 1974; Shawn Brent Christian, who was born on September 14, 1975; and Taina Peri Christian, who was born on October 25, 1978.

Brown, Royal Louise, thePeerage.com. Royal Louise Brown was born on Pitcairn Island on March 14, 1928. She is the daughter of Frederick Warren Brown and Ivy Edna Young. She married Anderson Gilbert Warren, son of Philip Anderson Calvert Warren and Emily Mabel Christian, at Pitcairn Island. Her married name became Warren. She was manager of the crafts operations in 1995 on Pitcairn Island. The children of Royal and Anderson Gilbert Warren are Pearl Matilda Warren, who was born on May 20, 1947; Melva Elector Warren, who was born on March 6, 1949; and Michael Calvert Warren, who was born in 1964.

Brown, Thelma Adella, (See "Thelma Adella Christian").

Brown, Unknown, thePeerage.com. Unknown Brown married Anne Elizabeth Warren, daughter of Samuel Russell Warren and Agnes Christian, on Pitcairn Island. He was a sailor from the ship 'Bowden.' The child of Unknown Brown and Anne Elizabeth Warren was Frederic Brown Warren, born February 23, 1894, and died January 12, 1973.

Brown, Valda Clarice, thePeerage.com. Valda Clarice Brown was born on Pitcairn Island in 1958. She is the daughter of Len Carlyle Brown and Thelma Adella Christian. She married Kerry Oates on June 5, 1999, in New Zealand. Valda usually went by her middle name of Clairce. She was living on Pitcairn Island in 1993. She was a Pitcairn Councillor in 1995. From June 5, 1999, her married name became Oates.

Brown, Walter Hiram, thePeerage.com. Walter Hiram Brown was born on Pitcairn Island on August 16, 1924. He was the son of Frederick Warren Brown and Ivy Edna Young. (For the children of Walter and Joyce Christian, see Joyce Norma Myrl Christian").

Brown, Walter Nelson, Lareau; thePeerage.com. Walter Nelson Brown was born on Pitcairn Island in 1921. He was the son of Frederick Warren Brown and Ivy Edna Young. He died on September 20, 1923, on Pitcairn Island. He was also known as Walter Nelson Warren.

Brown, William, thePeerage.com. William Brown was born circa 1761 at Leicestershire, England. He married Teatuahitea (?) circa 1789. He died on September 20, 1793, on Pitcairn Island. He was murdered. William Brown gained the rank of Botanist's Assistant in the service of the Royal Navy, HMAV Bounty. He was described by Bligh as thin with fair complexion and dark brown hair, and had 'a remarkable scar on one of his cheeks which contracts the eyelid and runs down to his throat occasioned by the King's evil'.