James GOATER NZ Army WWI

[miriamkinga]

Thanks so much Spades, that's very kind of you.


Janette - the query is whether George Henry Charles becomes James in New Zealand or whether he is Alfred Percy George Goater instead wish people would use the names they were given it would be much easier

Thanks for all yourhelp I really appreciate it.

best wishes

Maria 

[spades]

Hi Maria,

I have re-ordered the WWI Army personnel file for James GOATER. Once it appears can you please advise me by replying to this topic. 

Spades

[miriamkinga]

Dear Spades

Thanks so much - I definitely will.

best wishes

Maria 

[miriamkinga]

Bingo!! just after your message Shades I checked again and it was finally available. You must have a read - brilliant!

Absolutely fascinating  as in addition to his military record there is also correspondence confirming that James Goater and George Henry Charles Goater were one & the same person.

Even the army thought he was "James" until it was brought to their attention after his death.

Still a bit confused as to what happened to his first wife Ada M Barrett - the file notes that she did not come to NZ. His widow on his death in 1936 was Elizabeth Jane 

Thanks for all your help Shades, it's fascinating stuff.

best wishes

Maria 

[miriamkinga]

Now I know he was "James" I've found him on a passenger list, heading for NZ on the Athenic 15/01/1920. He's listed as married and intending to make his permanent residence in Wanganui.

I wonder what happened to Ada? There's a passenger record going to Saint John, Canada in 1923. Address 7 Stone Rd, Richmond Pk, Bournemouth.

Did he divorce her? did she die and when did he marry his second wife?

more questions than answers as usual, love it!

best wishes

Maria 

[Janette]

A marriage for

1925/1440 Elizabeth Jane  Satchwell to George Henry Charles  Goater 

Cheers Janette

This is the second marriage,this lady is named in the WW1 file

Cheers Janette

[spades]

Hi Maria,

Congratulations on solving your mystery.

I'm a bit busy at present but will have a read of the file over the weekend. Sounds very illuminating!

Spades

[miriamkinga]

Thanks Janette  - of course it is - you gave me the marriage info earlier didn't you? Sorry for being such a ditz! All makes sense now

and thanks to you Spades - couldn't have done it without you 

[spades]

You're welcome, Maria.