Dorreen, Dorrian, Dorrain, Doran, O'Doran, Dirreen.Welcome to the Home Page of the Dorreen Socieity Incorporated.Just on 160 years ago the ancestors of the Dorreen families in New Zealand, Patrickus Jnr.
(known as Peter Senior) Dorreen (or Dorrian) and his wife, Laetitia, (nee Keys) both
initially from Ireland, left Scotland. They embarked on the Bengal Merchant to commence
the long voyage which would eventually convey them safely to the other side of the world.
Peter Snr. was 65 years of age and his wife 62.
If you would like to find out more about the Dorreens, or join the Society please email us at dorsoci@xtra.co.nz Web Design and Graphics by Papillon Designs This page was updated on 10 February 2002 It will be undergoing a major update over the next month or two |