Terry AlveTerry Alve was born in 1952 and lives in Wellington, New Zealand. After graduating and working as a Civil Engineer in Christchurch, he changed direction and was ordained as an Anglican parish priest in 1981. As he concludes his formal pastoral minisry, he pursues an interest in geanealogy, family history and the use of cutting edge technology to advance knowledge. Writing has always been an interest. In 1994 he published 'Alve Road' which recorded then current knowledge of the Alve family in Germany and New Zealand. He also enjoys gardening and tramping in New Zealand wilderness places. He has been married to Margaret since 1976 and together they have four children and nine grandchildren. Terry and Margaret enjoy travelling both within New Zealand and beyond. In recent years they have engaged with extended family in Germany, Scotland, England, Canada, USA and Tasmania, Australia. Read More Read Less