Robert Stevens photographer

[BettyBoops]

Thank you for that information. I've just had a response from Kenneth's son, and one of the first things I will ask is if they have any photos which will help to cement the relationship. He has mentioned that they moved to Johannesburg.
Fingers crossed we are getting closer to the end of the puzzle. Thank you x

[BettyBoops]

March 1 - I've been through the British India Office records and came up with births for Walter's siblings. In some cases also marriages and deaths. Mainly to find the names of their children.
I do have a query regarding their offspring. Where is the best place to source this information? It may also help to detail some of the marriage details which haven't been fully (or not) disclosed. Assuming they married of course.
I also did a brief search in the Thacker's directory 1895, on-line, and came across C D Seale, manager of Kangra Valley Slate. I'm wondering if it was Colin Dupre, brother to Walter. As I'd noted on the death certificate of Alfred Leonard, that he was also the manager of Kangra Valley Slate (Dharmsala).
Until I can source the offspring of the Seale siblings, Robert remains elusive. 
Thanks, Betty

[sparrett]

March 1 - I've been through the British India Office records and came up with births for Walter's siblings. In some cases also marriages and deaths. Mainly to find the names of their children.
I do have a query regarding their offspring. Where is the best place to source this information? It may also help to detail some of the marriage details which haven't been fully (or not) disclosed. Assuming they married of course.
I also did a brief search in the Thacker's directory 1895, on-line, and came across C D Seale, manager of Kangra Valley Slate. I'm wondering if it was Colin Dupre, brother to Walter. As I'd noted on the death certificate of Alfred Leonard, that he was also the manager of Kangra Valley Slate (Dharmsala).
Until I can source the offspring of the Seale siblings, Robert remains elusive. 
Thanks, Betty

Just confirming your line of thinking here...
You are seeking information on the siblings of Walter Earle SEALE, particularly their marriages and the births of children if any.  So the cousins of Colin and Sheila SEALE.
Is that correct.
I am sorry I have no suggestions about how to locate such records, but it sounds as if you have made a connection with the British India Office. It would seem to be a good starting point.
Sue

[BettyBoops]

Yes, Sue. I was toying with the thought that maybe Walter and Kathleen took on one of nephews who may have been the elusive Robert. Betty

[BettyBoops]

Feeling more optimistic than I have been for ages, as one of the family members sent a photo of Sheila. The two daughters who have seen it say it looks like me. My husband says "a little". And hubby, one daughter and I say it looks like another daughter. I didn't disclose who the photo was of when asking for opinions. Sooooooo.
Now, again through British India Office records, I found a Robert Edward Seale who married Marjory Gertrude Wilkins 7 Jan 1920. Robert's dad listed on transcriptions and original documents as Robert Richardson Seale. I tried finding his background, without success. It would be interesting to see if R R is a relative of Walter's.
IF, Robert E is our mysterious Robert, then the question is raised, what happened between the marriage and 2 years later when he started work in NZ? Always questions.

Thank you, Betty

[cupoflife]

According to marriage, Robert Edward Seale (born 1889) and Marjory Gertrude Wilkins (born 1902)
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FGJS-RFR
Wondering if this is Marjorie's death?
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVCB-L52Q

[sparrett]

According to marriage, Robert Edward Seale (born 1889) and Marjory Gertrude Wilkins (born 1902)
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FGJS-RFR
Wondering if this is Marjorie's death?
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVCB-L52Q

 
Looks very likely to me COL.
Well done!

From UK wills and probate calendar.

Marjorie SEALE of 164 Whytecliff Rd. Purley, Sy. died 23 Jan 1975. Administration Oxford 28th May. 982 pounds.
752817630H

She can be seen on the electoral rolls at this address.
Sue

[BettyBoops]

Some great ferreting COL and Sue. Your knowledge of where to look is what makes the search interesting.  Betty

[sparrett]

Marjorie SEALE appears 3 times on the UK electoral rolls which are available for the London area and up to 1965 on subscription.
For your interest I will type the details in case those with her are ultimately of significance.


1962
MAJOR, Harold W.
SEALE, Marjorie
WOUTERSZ, Marjorie

Address- 60  Warrington Cres. Paddington North.
{the transcription says this was the Colonnade Hotel}

1964
MAJOR, Harold W.
SEALE, Marjorie
WOUTERSZ, Marjorie
WOUTERSZ, Noel

Address-164 Whytecliffe Rd., Surrey

1965
As above.

Sue