Hello
We would be very grateful for any information in relation to the Keeton family from the UK who spent the majority of their lives in Mombasa.
John Edward Keeton
B: 21 Dec 1909 - Derbyshire
D: 1974 - Barnstaple, Devon
According to passenger lists, John Edward's occupations: civil servant, boiler inspector, E.A.R. & H Inspector (whatever that is?) and Railway Inspector.
Ellen Irene Tandy (Wife of John Edward Keeton)
B: 8 Feb 1914 - Derbyshire
D: 2008 - Barnstaple, Devon
Daughter: Removed and Son: John Michael Keeton both born in the UK.
According to passenger lists, they first travelled to Mombasa in 1947 and travelled back to the UK now and again, for a few months and then returned. This happened up until 1958 and we can no longer find any records of their return to the UK, but they obviously did so. It looks as though John Edward travelled to Mombasa first (although we cannot find him on any passenger lists to prove this), possibly for his job and to get established and Ellen and the children arrived on their own (as John Edward is not listed on earliest passenger list we can find).
We really like to try and go into detail and paint a picture of the lives our ancestors lived for generations to come. We like to include pictures of our ancestors, residences/streets, occupations, pictures of the ships they travelled on, general information of what life was like at the time and major local events. Any information, or suggestions on where to look would be gratefully received. We are always willing to assist in return if anyone else is looking. So please do get in touch with us!
Many thanks
