Robert Stevens photographer

[cupoflife]

Betty,
Can you check this one please http://www.rootschat.com/links/01jv8/
Seale, Dennis James   —   —   1941; Royal Artillery Attestations 1883-1942

CoL

[BettyBoops]

Hi All. No, I haven't given up, just been busy away from the computer. I've been in touch with a RC researcher from UK and NZ. Re NZ - asked if she could look up the 1922 electoral roll. And to maybe backtrack Robert's movements. As to the poor UK researcher, I asked for details on Bruce Seale, Robert Seale, Gunner Seale, RP Grant. Also contacted the naa uk site. I'll contact GRO, pending the result of the UK researcher. Any thing else for me to do? Cheers, Betty

[BettyBoops]

Happy Easter and safe travels everyone.

[BettyBoops]

I went sideways in my searching and contacted the "owner" of George Heyne Family Tree. Below is her response to my question regarding a quick search for Robert Stevens/Seale in NZ.

I have sent you another invitation to my tree. Hope it works.
Yes, Avice spent many years in NZ before returning to India and marrying George Heyne. I have searched NZ census returns on Ancestry but cannot find your father under either name. Perhaps there are some power station records and you could contact whomever is responsible for them?

Cheers, Betty

[BettyBoops]

I've been informed by the NZ branch that there are no census records, and the electoral rolls are on Ancestry. So I shall start a search there.

[sparrett]

Hi Betty
 I am fairly certain many rootschatters have searched the NZ electoral rolls for your man without success.
Perhaps you will turn something up
There are many well-intentioned family tree publishers out there, but not all are experienced or accurate in their publications or sources.
Sue

[BettyBoops]

Thanks Sue This journey has certainly taught me to verify any info received. Not to take things for gospel.

[BettyBoops]

Oh. And ancestry didn't come up trumps for me, either. Betty

[BenRalph]

Does anyone have any idea if this was resolved? It's been a fascinating story.