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Title: Ewart Holly - Lived: Kenya ~1940's?
Post by: bryson on Wednesday 24 April 13 22:42 BST (UK)
It seems I am still a complete newbie when it comes to research!

When my father died, in his scanned family photo collection there was an image of a gentleman labelled Ewart Holly.  I know he lived in Kenya around the 1940's but this is all I know of him. I cannot find any birth, census or travel information for anyone of that name?! I'm intrigued why I cannot find more info.
Title: Re: Ewart Holly - Lived: Kenya ~1940's?
Post by: aghadowey on Wednesday 24 April 13 23:46 BST (UK)
Possibly him?

Ewart Holley, age 31, arrived London, England 12 Dec.1947 "Llanstephan Castle" from Mombassa, Kenya.

Birth: Ewart Holley (mmn Turner) Apr./June 1916 Calne registration district (Wiltshire, England) volume 5a page 134.

Death: Ewart Holley, born 12 May 1916 died Jan./Mar.1999 Poole registration district (Dorset, England)

Added- funeral director's page (http://www2.tapperfuneralservice.co.uk/FuneralDetails.aspx?FuneralNumber=990009&Name=Ewart_Holley&Dig=riE9SXokVhuW1Uh0zyd5qw)
Title: Re: Ewart Holly - Lived: Kenya ~1940's?
Post by: nanny jan on Wednesday 24 April 13 23:48 BST (UK)
Hi,

Found this:

Ewart HOLLEY, aged 31, travelling from Mombasa; shown as a business executive with an address: Hurn House, Hurn Road, Christchurch, Hants.  Arrived in London on 12 December 1947.   :-\
 
Possible marriage in Kensington in 1962.

Nanny Jan
Title: Re: Ewart Holly - Lived: Kenya ~1940's?
Post by: nanny jan on Wednesday 24 April 13 23:59 BST (UK)
Hi,

Outward journey:

Mr E Holley, clerk aged 22, to Mombasa, Kenya;  departure 13 April 1938. 


Nanny Jan
Title: Re: Ewart Holly - Lived: Kenya ~1940's?
Post by: nanny jan on Thursday 25 April 13 00:14 BST (UK)
Hi,

London Electoral Registers show what appears to be the couple who married in 1962, but only for a few years.  The wife (possibly a daughter with same name) seems to marry in 1984 so a possible divorce. 


Nanny Jan
Title: Re: Ewart Holly - Lived: Kenya ~1940's?
Post by: ShaunJ on Thursday 25 April 13 06:05 BST (UK)
Funeral arrangements 12 January 1999 http://www2.tapperfuneralservice.co.uk/FuneralDetails.aspx?FuneralNumber=990009&Name=Ewart_Holley&Dig=riE9SXokVhuW1Uh0zyd5qw
Title: Re: Ewart Holly - Lived: Kenya ~1940's?
Post by: bryson on Thursday 25 April 13 07:39 BST (UK)
That is a amazing.  Thank you for the replies.  I searched but couldn't find any results, I really must be doing something wrong, now I know he exists I'll go back again. Thanks again everyone.

edit - I really shouldn't reply before the morning mug of coffee.  I didn't think of changing the name to Holley - think I've tracked down relatives on facebook and have approached them.  Thanks again.
Title: Re: Ewart Holly - Lived: Kenya ~1940's?
Post by: simondallas on Tuesday 30 April 13 17:10 BST (UK)
Hi,

This is my uncle (maternal) - if you need more info, please me know.

Regards,
Simon
Title: Re: Ewart Holly - Lived: Kenya ~1940's?
Post by: bryson on Tuesday 30 April 13 17:43 BST (UK)
Hi Simon,

Thanks for replying.  I have a question or two if you don't mind I'll drop you a private message or email?

Cheers,

Steve
Title: Re: Ewart Holly - Lived: Kenya ~1940's?
Post by: aghadowey on Tuesday 30 April 13 18:08 BST (UK)
New members usually need 3 posts to use PM (Personal Message) system so Simon should reply twice more just to be sure.

http://www.rootschat.com/help/pms.php
Title: Re: Ewart Holly - Lived: Kenya ~1940's?
Post by: bryson on Tuesday 30 April 13 18:13 BST (UK)
Ah, handy information! Thank you for pointing that out! :)
Title: Re: Ewart Holly - Lived: Kenya ~1940's?
Post by: simondallas on Tuesday 30 April 13 18:23 BST (UK)
Hi Steven,

Looks like I need to go through a few security hoops before I can send personal messages.

I don't have much direct knowledge of my uncle's time in Kenya, only the stories that I learnt from my Mum and her brothers and sisters. He did lead an interesting life out there, working for one of the major oil companies (Shell or BP, can't quite recall) but can probably find out.

His father (my grandfather) was also called Alfred Ewart Holley and was the manager at Llandarcy oil refinery during the 1930s.

Must go now - but I think one more forum message in your general direction will allow me to contact you directly where we can pick it up in more depth.

What is your interest in my uncle I was wondering?

Best wishes,
Simon
Title: Re: Ewart Holly - Lived: Kenya ~1940's?
Post by: bryson on Tuesday 30 April 13 19:00 BST (UK)
My father left Kenya in the 1990's with very few of the family photos.  This one of Ewart was one of them, and the only photo of him in the collection.  I know very little about Ewart but for one reason and another he's come to be of interest. Unfortunately the originals were later destroyed leaving only some low resolution scans.  Is this a photo you've seen before?

I'll drop you a PM with the details!

All the best,

Steve
Title: Re: Ewart Holly - Lived: Kenya ~1940's?
Post by: syljun on Tuesday 30 April 13 19:15 BST (UK)
Interested in Holly /Holley surname. Anyone with a David Holly in their tree? Married Martha Haddon 18th April 1769 Broomfield Parish Church, Somerset. Have been searching for birthplace of David for a long time, nothing coming up in Somerset.
Regards, Syljun
Title: Re: Ewart Holly - Lived: Kenya ~1940's?
Post by: Floky on Monday 11 August 14 16:43 BST (UK)
Hello,
Ewart Holley is my grandfather!
Title: Re: Ewart Holly - Lived: Kenya ~1940's?
Post by: bryson on Monday 11 August 14 21:20 BST (UK)
Hi Floky, 

Your grandfather was a friend of my grandparents out in Mombasa.  When my dad died, who was born in Nairobi, I found this photo of Ewart in the few photos he brought with him from the UK. Unfortunately the original was lost but not before being scanned in.  Have you seen this before?

Steve