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England / Re: Gateley
« on: Tuesday 25 February 20 20:25 GMT (UK)  »
Sorry to have taken so long to respond. For the last five years, I've been enjoying my retirement in Cyprus after having lived and worked in Greece for forty-one years as an educational administrator and teacher. My father, Edgar Gateley was never very forthcoming when it came to his family history: I sensed this resulted from the 'riches to rags' experience his family suffered in India following his father's bankruptcy. The South African connection you report has possibly begun to explain why there are several photos of individuals from that country and a Durban postcard in an album I have inherited covering the period 1920 to 1950. Unfortunately, the album in question is stored in our Athens home, so specific names and other details will be forwarded to you next time I visit Greece. Until then, best wishes, John Gateley

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England / Re: Gateley
« on: Wednesday 20 November 19 20:20 GMT (UK)  »
Hello.
Fascinating that you've identified me as a fourth cousin.
As for your request concerning Selina Ravenscroft, I cannot be of any help, seeing that my knowledge of my grandmother Constance's family back in England is non-existent - or was until your message.
John Gateley

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England / Re: Gateley
« on: Sunday 19 June 16 21:32 BST (UK)  »
I am the son of the Edgar Gateley who died in Greece in 1993. He had two sisters - Nora and Barbara - the former was childless, while the latter had just one daughter, also named Barbara. All three siblings lived in Birmingham, England after leaving India with their widowed mother Constance. My grandparents Patrick and Constance are definitely the individuals mentioned. 

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