Joey Matenga Ashton
Moriori, Ngati Mamoe and Ngati Kahungunu; railway worker, sportsman, dance band leader
About Joey Matenga Ashton
Lived 1907 – 1993 (aged 86). Joey Matenga Ashton was a New Zealand athlete.
Joey Matenga Ashton (3 June 1907–8 November 1993) was a New Zealand railway worker, sportsman, and dance band leader. Of Moriori and Māori descent, he identified with the Ngāti Kahungunu and Kāti Māmoe iwi. He was born in Greytown, Wairarapa, New Zealand on 3 June 1907. He was the son of Te Ao Ahitana Matenga (Joseph Ashton) and Kiti Karaka Rīwai.
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Who was Joey Matenga Ashton?
Moriori, Ngati Mamoe and Ngati Kahungunu; railway worker, sportsman, dance band leader
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Joey Matenga Ashton was born on 3 June 1907.
When did Joey Matenga Ashton die?
Joey Matenga Ashton died on 8 November 1993.
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Joey Matenga Ashton was an athlete.
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Joey Matenga Ashton was New Zealand.
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