Robert Stevens photographer

[BettyBoops]

Unfortunately no. Only -at this point in time - a photo of his daughter Sheila. Apparently I bear a slight resemblance. It's frustrating, eh? I've been looking at various sites for Robert Edward 1 and his wife and offspring but no joy. Even tried searching for Marjory Wilkins-Woutersz granddaughter, and no luck.

[sparrett]

Even tried searching for Marjory Wilkins-Woutersz granddaughter, and no luck.

Betty,
If you feel sufficiently convinced that the granddaughter is a person of interest and worth  further investigation, in  the search, you could have a read of this link.
Of course we do not know whether she returned to England to live or not.

 https://www.bl.uk/collection-guides/uk-electoral-registers

Have a look then at some of the Rootschat boards in UK. Sometimes there are very kind people who will assist with visits and research in the Public Libraries there or at least offer some advice on such research.

Just a thought anyway.



Sue

[BettyBoops]

Thank you so much, Sue. Anything is worth a try.
And we've had a reply. Larry, now in Scotland, has replied. His family originated from Barbados. All is not lost - yet - as there is a Seale family reunion next week, which may throw up a lead. Cheers Betty

[cupoflife]

Hi Betty,
Does that mean he is not connected to the India born Colin Seale, son of Walter Earle Seale?
If so, does Sheila's brother Colin still need to be tracked?
CoL

[BettyBoops]

CoL - It would appear they are of a different branch.
I thought Colin's line was pretty much accounted for, but I would certainly like a photo of him, for comparison's sake.
I also would have liked to have sourced the younger Robert Edward's army enlistment, as the signature just may have been a clincher. As having the marriage certificate, it's the only record of Robert's signature that I have.
I hope other requests for assistance don't lead you on such a merry chase as I seem to be doing. Many thanks,Betty.

[cupoflife]

With your current info, do you think Colin remains on the table to possibly being Robert? Am I correct in assuming that we can't yet conclusively rule out Colin=Robert? Is Colin's description from his Army papers a match for your Robert?

Rootschatters love a merry chase hopefully a team effort will crack this one

[BettyBoops]

Sheila's grandson can track Colin. Apparently he went to England under a financial cloud. And signature was different. 
Your efforts are immensely appreciated.

[cupoflife]

Sheila's grandson can track Colin. Apparently he went to England under a financial cloud. And signature was different. 
Your efforts are immensely appreciated.

What happened to this Colin? Did he have any children? When and where did he die?

Searching NSW bdm 1880-1900, I found no births for Robert, Sheila, Colin, or Hilda with parents Walter and Kathleen....no births in NSW to a Walter and Kathleen with a surname beginning with 'S' in that time frame.

What are the odds of finding a family with a connection to British India, in the right time frame, including Walter (with a surname S, who just happens to be a photographer), wife Kathleen (nee Johnston/e) with children Sheila, Colin, Hilda. Seems highly unusual to have all those people connected in the one household...the only thing missing is proving a connection to Robert.
Every avenue has lead to more questions and mysteries, like Robert Richardson Seale or birth for Robert Edward Seale 1889 who married in 1920. No leads yet either on the older Robert Edward Seale/ Sabinan (Madaru) line.

Holding on to a whole bunch of straws, is certainly a lesson in persistence and patience in an effort to leave no stone unturned 

[rosball]

I've completely lost track I'm afraid    Do we still want the divorce papers (and hopefully marriage cert) of the Robert STEVENS who divorced Ruth in 1926 in NSW?

I thought the Walter SEALE from India, photographer, was such a strong lead that I mentally crossed above off the list.

Yes it is a merry chase