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Ewart Holly - Lived: Kenya ~1940's?
« 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.
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Re: Ewart Holly - Lived: Kenya ~1940's?
« Reply #1 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)

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Re: Ewart Holly - Lived: Kenya ~1940's?
« Reply #2 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.

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Re: Ewart Holly - Lived: Kenya ~1940's?
« Reply #3 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. 


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Howard , Viney , Kingsman, Pain/e, Rainer/ Rayner, Barham, George, Wakeling (Catherine), Vicary (Frederick)   all LDN area/suburbs  Ottley/ MDX,
Henman/ KNT   Gandy/LDN before 1830  Burgess/LDN
Barham/SFK   Rainer/CAN (Toronto) Gillians/CAN  Sturgeon/CAN (Vancouver)
Bailey/LDN Page/KNT   Paling/WA (var)



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Re: Ewart Holly - Lived: Kenya ~1940's?
« Reply #4 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. 


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Howard , Viney , Kingsman, Pain/e, Rainer/ Rayner, Barham, George, Wakeling (Catherine), Vicary (Frederick)   all LDN area/suburbs  Ottley/ MDX,
Henman/ KNT   Gandy/LDN before 1830  Burgess/LDN
Barham/SFK   Rainer/CAN (Toronto) Gillians/CAN  Sturgeon/CAN (Vancouver)
Bailey/LDN Page/KNT   Paling/WA (var)



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Re: Ewart Holly - Lived: Kenya ~1940's?
« Reply #5 on: Thursday 25 April 13 06:05 BST (UK) »
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Re: Ewart Holly - Lived: Kenya ~1940's?
« Reply #6 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.
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Re: Ewart Holly - Lived: Kenya ~1940's?
« Reply #7 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

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Re: Ewart Holly - Lived: Kenya ~1940's?
« Reply #8 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
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