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Nesta Dorothy W Francis
« on: Thursday 20 February 14 19:56 GMT (UK) »
I am researching the family of James Phillips Francis and  his wife Selina, who in the 1911
census are shown in Llanelli.
They had three children, two boys, and a girl named Nesta.
The parents died in the mid 1960s.
My enquiry at present is with Nesta Dorothy W Francis.
I have no information on her early life, but in 1934 she is shown as marrying a man
named Sellens in Marlborough.  There were three children of this marriage, born
between, 1934 and 1940.  Then at some stage they divorced as they are both shown
as remarrying new partners in 1950 and 51 respectively.
Nesta married in 1950 in Weston super Mare to a Granville Harris and remained in this area.
I cannot find any children of this marriage.
What I am really hoping is that someone will read this who may have a recall of this couple and
may be able to assist.
Granville died in 1992 and Nesta in 1997.
Many thanks for your time.
Ian

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Re: Nesta Dorothy W Francis
« Reply #1 on: Thursday 20 February 14 20:19 GMT (UK) »
Have you researched the 3 children from the first marriage as one or more of them will probably still be alive and may be able to fill in the gaps

One of the daughters married in 1961 and her surname is quite distinctive

The other married in 1958



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Re: Nesta Dorothy W Francis
« Reply #2 on: Friday 21 February 14 09:24 GMT (UK) »
Thanks for your response Carol.
The lady in the 1958 marriage is really at the centre of this search.
I am helping a lady, her daughter, who was born in 1960, adopted, and who only
found her mum a couple or so years ago.
She has a "so so" relationship with her mother, but there are many many questions
she needs answered about her mother's family and other children born to her mother.
From what I am told these children all had different father's, and one of them was
looked after by Nesta.
The mother is steadfastly refusing to give any details about the one alleged to have been looked
after by Nesta, if indeed this did happen!
Bearing in mind Nesta remarried in 1950 and the child we are attempting to track was not
born until 1957. There is always Nesta's first husband!
So rather than push questions at the mother we are trying a different tack, and hopefully
will gain sufficient info to confront the mother without alienating her-hence my request
about Nesta.
The 1961 marriage, to the man who sounds like a greek shipping magnate!  My records
do not show any Christian name, and I can find no trace of them. Maybe they left the
country.
Nesta's first husband had three children by his second marriage.  I have traced one for
definite, but want to leave making an approach until other avenues have been explored.
Next logical step will be to buy some certificates and hope some helpful info is included.
Grateful for any further suggestions.
Best wishes,
Ian