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Title: Arthur Ellsworth CLARKE 1929-1986 born Jamaica died Birmingham UK
Post by: Neergydna on Saturday 18 June 16 23:02 BST (UK)
The above father was my father with whom I lost contact in the 1970's when my mother married my stepfather. I only found out a couple of years ago that he had died. I would be be pleased to hear from anybody who was related to my father or who knew him.

Grace
Title: Re: ARTHUR ELLSWORTH CLARKE 1929-1986 BORN JAMAICA DIED BIRMINGHAM UK
Post by: CaroleW on Saturday 18 June 16 23:07 BST (UK)
Hi

It might be an idea to buy a copy of his death cert as it would show who reported his death and their relationship to him in case he re-married
Title: Re: ARTHUR ELLSWORTH CLARKE 1929-1986 BORN JAMAICA DIED BIRMINGHAM UK
Post by: CaroleW on Saturday 18 June 16 23:11 BST (UK)
Here's the reference etc

Arthur Ellsworth Clarke born 11 June 1929
Date of Registration   Apr 1986
Age 56
Registration district    Birmingham  Volume   32 Page 736

You can order online at

www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates/
Title: Re: ARTHUR ELLSWORTH CLARKE 1929-1986 BORN JAMAICA DIED BIRMINGHAM UK
Post by: Neergydna on Sunday 19 June 16 13:10 BST (UK)
Thank you CaroleW I already have his death certificate That is how I found out when he died He died in hospital and someone from hospital registered his death
Grace
Title: Re: ARTHUR ELLSWORTH CLARKE 1929-1986 BORN JAMAICA DIED BIRMINGHAM UK
Post by: CaroleW on Sunday 19 June 16 15:10 BST (UK)
Bang goes that theory then!!

There is no probate entry for him as a will may have given some clues.
Title: Re: ARTHUR ELLSWORTH CLARKE 1929-1986 BORN JAMAICA DIED BIRMINGHAM UK
Post by: Pennines on Sunday 19 June 16 16:35 BST (UK)
Grace - you could try putting an appeal in the local newspaper. That is the one which covers the area where he died.
Title: Re: ARTHUR ELLSWORTH CLARKE 1929-1986 BORN JAMAICA DIED BIRMINGHAM UK
Post by: Neergydna on Monday 20 June 16 18:37 BST (UK)
Pennines, I have tried that without any success.
Title: Re: ARTHUR ELLSWORTH CLARKE 1929-1986 BORN JAMAICA DIED BIRMINGHAM UK
Post by: Pennines on Monday 20 June 16 18:50 BST (UK)
I am so sorry about that - very disappointing for you.

 I have no idea how to go about finding Jamaican births - but it might be worth looking into that - to see if he had any siblings - who may have had children over here.
Title: Re: Arthur Ellsworth CLARKE 1929-1986 born Jamaica died Birmingham UK
Post by: Neergydna on Sunday 28 January 18 16:31 GMT (UK)
I have found on FamilySearch the birth record of Ellsworth Arthur Morales on 11th June 1929 (the correct date) the son of Ethel Morales (no father) at 2 Little Water Street, Kingston, Jamaica. The birth was registered by Octavius Clarke, the occupier of 2 Little Water Street. I think that this is his birth. When he came to England in the 1950's he was using the surname Clarke.

Grace
Title: Re: Arthur Ellsworth CLARKE 1929-1986 born Jamaica died Birmingham UK
Post by: Pennines on Sunday 28 January 18 16:42 GMT (UK)
Oh well done! Thank you for the update.

It may be useful for you to see if you can find a marriage for Ethel --- and whether she had any children from that marriage. They would be your father's half brothers or sisters. Maybe, just maybe, you might them and be able to make contact.

Good Luck with your difficult search.