Are You Sitting Comfortably Part 4

[lynonline]

Well to you all - the adopters of Robert William Stead, what a wonderful group of lovely, kind, enthusiastic people.  
Congratulations on the successful accomplishment in raising the headstone.  It is in lovely condition and looks very attractive.  You have certainly honoured Robert William.
I have now read through all 54 pages of part 3 and can get a feel for all of the obstacles  you have overcome to achieve the restoration.  It was worth reading the lot to feel your excitement as the tasks were successfully competed.  Your persistence is truly remarkable.

I am sorry to report that I was only aware of William Harley and hadn't found Robert William until this thread, and also, unfortunately, I don't have any photos or other memorabilia.  I think, though, with so many more resources being made availale online there is still a possibility of something turning up, don't you?

It has been very moving to read the posts and I wish I had been able to join earlier and contribute something.  I now hope to one day visit the grave - I'll have to  rattle the piggy bank a bit longer!
It has been an exciting day, but now my neck and mouse arm ache so time for bed!

Lyn

[Tephra]

Good Night Lyn.............sleep well.    Or perhaps dream of Robert William     


It is all truly remarkable isn't it, and all due to Michel, Annie and all the other contributors......they deserve a medal.     

Barbara

[Polldoll]

I am so thrilled  to see you on here Lyn .... You must have been quite overwhelmed to see just how much work and dedication had gone into  finding someone for Our Robert. What a pity  there is still no face to put to his name .... but  as you say ...   miracles seem to happen with this ol' internet  I hope you find Rootschat  a comfy homely place where you can always drop in and feel amongst friends .. It is the best community on the web  !!
Poll

[liverpool annie]

Hi Lyn !

You said you had read 2 and 3 ... but did you read Part 1 - the original ? you might find some snippets in there to help you with your tree !!  and a couple of photos of the houses etc !

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,206958.0.html

Annie 

[Reiver]

Hello CLR
Welcome to Rootschat and especially this thread - or should I say series of thread(s)  .
From what you say you are an Australian Stead.  Do you have a link to Joseph, too?

Regards
Reiver

[clr]

Hello Reiver,

Yes, Lyn has kindly pointed out to me that my mother June is Robert's 2nd cousin.  She is in her late 80's.  As far as we know she is the only one of her generation still living in this Stead branch of the family but we have not pursued every posibility along other branches that do not bear the Stead surname.
The relationship is along the following lines:

William and Eliza
children
Joseph and Fanny Maria
then
Walter Adrian  and William Harley
then
June (and others now deceased)
 
Cheers - CLR

[liverpool annie]

Hi CLR !

Good to see you again ! ... can you by any chance tell us anything about William Harley ? .. any family stories etc or anything you have turned up in your researching ?

Annie 

[michel51]

Hello Lynette, and all friends

Fortunately Annie woke me up ... 

I thought the case was "dead "...!!!

There I will have to translate all the messages you've posted since November 11

I am delighted that you all are always so enthusiastic.

A big thank you to all

I'll be back soon

Michel

[Polldoll]

Hello Michel .. it is a nice excuse to all meet up again ...that's for sure ..