Lookup request for Arthur Mavity (an actor) last known to be in Norwalk, CT

[Mark Stevenson]

I am looking for any information about Arthur Dennis Mavity and his wife Helen Clara Mavity (formerly Welsh). 

Arthur was born 17 Jul 1882 in Woolwich, Kent, England and Helen was born about 1894 in Croydon, Surrey, England.

Arthur was an actor and appeared in several British silent movies in 1914.  He and Clara emigrated to the U.S.A. in 1915.  Initially they lived in New York City, but there is a 1942 U.S. Draft Registration Card that shows Arthur was living at 205 Liberty Sq., East Norwalk, CT

I believe they also had two children, but I've no idea what their names were.

Thanks
Mark

[*Sandra*]

Helen appeared on a UK Return passenger list from New York to Plymouth England 20 September 1924 on the Minnekahda. Going to 2 Grosvenor Road. Chiswick London.

Helen Clara Mavity appears on a Canada Ocean Arrival (Form 30A)  born 1894 Thornton Heath and aged 30 years. Travelling London England to Halifax Nova Scotia on the Doric 14 December 1924.  Purpose was to visit friends. Mr Bob Butler, 11 Sandwich Street East Windsor Ontario. Mother Mrs Welsh 7 Catherine Street Croydon.

Sister Rene May Welsh also appears on Canada ocean Arrival Form 30 A on the same date, going to the same friend.

Sandra

[Genealiza]

Possible daughter:

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/V1SJ-C1W

WWI Draft Registration Card for Arthur Dennis Mavity:

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K6NB-W57

[*Sandra*]

Denise M. Thomas - 18 Apr 1917 Died 4 Jun 1990  Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut - aged 73 years -SSN was issued New York (Before 1951)  Husband Charles. Retired beautician.
Father's Surname Mauity (as it was spelt)


Sandra

[*Sandra*]

http://www.fultonhistory.com/Fulton.html  seems to have a few articles on a Denise Mavity.
NY Evening Post 1946 denise Mavity  does fancy Hawaiaan Dances at Joe Schectels Swing Club - also has a photograph -

A few articles on A D Mavity - http://www.fultonhistory.com/Fulton.html


The New York press Wednesday Morning March 15th 1916 - King Henry V111  - A D Mavity = Sir Henry Guildford.

Sandra

[Mark Stevenson]

Thanks for the great leads on Denise Mavity.  I love the press clippings from www.fultonhistory.com.

Are there any obituaries for Arthur Mavity or Denise Mavity from Norwalk?

thanks
Mark

[shellyesq]

There is an obituary index for Norwalk for that time frame here - http://www.norwalklib.org/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/77 - but Denise Thomas is not on there.

[Venner]

I collect a lot of Old Hollywood and entertainment memorabilia and found this thread while doing a search for 'Denise Mavity' after running across a full-page photo of her in the March 19, 1940 issue of PIC magazine. I've uploaded and linked to the picture for you here:


(Copyright Note: Photo c. 1940. Mr. Korman died in 1961 and no renewal for this work was applied for; thus, it is in the public domain.)

The magazine caption says she is 19 years old (in 1940), but of course it was very common to lie about your age in showbusiness. The same gal took a trip to Brazil in 1940 and on the immigration card (via FamilySearch), she lists her correct birth year (1917) and her parents' names, Arthur and Helen.

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-12841-45894-5?cc=1932363

Cheers from America --

[Mark Stevenson]

Hi Venner

Many thanks for taking the time to do that.  That's a wonderful picture.

I love the caption too.

Mark