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OKOYE Peter

OKOYE Peter



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  • Person ID I235  Igbo Genealogy
    Last Modified 21 Oct 2020 

    Father OKOYE Meka Owulu
              b. 13 Sep 1914, Abubor, Nnewichi, Nnewi, Nnewi North L.G.A, Anambra State, Nigeria Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 13 Aug 1984 (Age 69 years) 
    Mother AMACHUKWU Susanna
              b. 02 Feb 1922, Abubor Nnewichi, , Nnewi North L.G.A, Anambra State, Nigeria Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 22 Nov 1997 (Age 75 years) 
    Marriage 13 Jul 1940 
    Family ID C863836C9B184356B6E35755E8903AAB08EA 
    Family ID F54  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family MUOJEKWU Ngozika 
    Children 
     1. OKOYE Chinyere  
              d. Yes, date unknown
     2. OKOYE Odinaka
     3. OKOYE Chidera
    Family ID F501  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 16 Oct 2018 

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