Leslie James McCreath was born on 19 September 1952 in Christchurch, New Zealand. He married Gloria Mary Porter (born 22 March 1952, Auckland) on 21 February 1976 at Otahuhu, Auckland.

Leslie James McCreath and Gloria had four children and Gloria two from a previous relationship. The family comprised:

• Audra Jane Porter born 26 SEP 1969

• Jason Andrew Porter born 1 MAR 1972

• Leslie John McCreath born 18 AUG 1976, Auckland.

• Andre James McCreath born 10 JAN 1977, Christchurch.

• Karen Bonnie McCreath born 30 May 1978, Nelson.

• Sheree (Dee) Marie McCreath born 22 DEC 1979, Auckland

The information about this branch was kindly provided by Dee McCreath on 3 January 2018.