Sampler by WVL Van Someren

[Villia]

I am the daughter of Dorothy Van Someren and John Spearman.  I have been researching my Van Someren uncles who died in the First World War.  I found a photo posted by Gwalodien of my parents.
Would love further information and to get in touch.

[Villia]

Thank you David. Strange that Dorothy spoke little of herself and family.  I think John must have been serving as an MD. He also came from a family of doctors and had many old photographs. I wonder what became of them. Sad that as a young woman, I took so little real notice of what the two of them spoke of.  I know there was a daughter who predeceased John and maybe Dorothy. A friend from the Melbourne area is now looking for family at his end.  A haunting story around the embroidery of a seven year old boy. Again, my thanks. Norma
I am the daughter of John and Dorothy and am very much still alive.  My father died in 1994 and my mother in 1985.  I would love to get in on all this chat but am brand new to the site and not finding it easy to use!

[Beccavan]

I have a photo of my van someren Dad and Grandad in Kenya in the late 1940’s alongside a cousin John, wife Dorothy and daughter Heather. Is there a connection here?

[Villia]

I have a photo of my van someren Dad and Grandad in Kenya in the late 1940’s alongside a cousin John, wife Dorothy and daughter Heather. Is there a connection here?

[Villia]

Dear beccavan
I am John and Dorothy’s daughter.  My uncle, Gurner van Someren was in Kenya as was his brother Bee.
I know that I have 2 cousins in Kenya, Ian and Noel Van Someren, but sadly have lost touch with them.
I also remember that Gurner had a daughter Kathleen.
I now live in Hampshire, UK.