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NB: The following is prepared from Falkland Islands Registers and files – there may be other family
born outside the Falklands. Unless stated otherwise, all dated births, deaths and marriages
occurred in the Falklands and all numbered graves are in Stanley Cemetery. Any variations which
may occur in the spellings of names are recorded as written in the records at the time.
Richard Alexander AITKEN was born 25 September 1849 in Dunse, Dumfrieshire,
Scotland. Richard entered into a five year contract with the Falkland Islands Company Ltd
and left London June 1870 for Montevideo in the paddle steamer La Plata and then from
Montevideo to the Falkland Islands in the schooner Foam, arriving 23 July 1870.
By 14
October 1870 he was living at Cantera House. [FIC Despatches LO-St 1867-1877, pg 406; FIC
sundry Letters 1868-1871, pg 648; Obituary Penguin 29 Jun 1934]
Richard, a shepherd living at Darwin, was married to Christina McKINNON, minor, living at
Cantera, 11 July 1872 at Cantera, according to the Presbyterian form after banns by Rev. A
Yeoman, Minister. The witnesses were Andrew Kyle and Mary Ann McKinnon. Richard’s
father was recorded as Francis Aitken, shepherd and Christina’s father was recorded as N
McKinnon, shepherd.
Richard was one on the first of the FI Volunteers, taking the oath as an original member 21
June 1892 at Government House and was awarded the long service medal in 1913 when he
retired.
Richard, a gardener, age 84, died 25 June 1934 and is buried in Grave K1065. Christina
died 4 December 1940, age 95, and is buried in Grave K1173. [Obituary FI News Weekly 12 Dec
1940]
Christina McKINNON was born 23 June 1846 at Fort William, Ben Nevis, Invernesshire,
Scotland and came to the Falkland Islands with her parents in 1867. [Penguin 24 Jun 1936]
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FIRST GENERATION:
Child of Christina McKINNON:
a. Neillie (Ellen) McKINNON born 1 May 1869 and baptised 21 November 1869 by Holy
Trinity Church. Her father was not recorded. Ellen was married to Donald
McCASKILL, age 23 and a shepherd, 12 April 1888 in the Service room according to
the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church by Licence by Lowther E Brandon
MA Colonial Chaplain. The witnesses were Alexander Hunter and Jessie Cameron.
Donald’s father was recorded as Donald McCaskill, shepherd, and Ellen’s father was
recorded as William Johnson, shepherd. According to his obituary, Donald spent most
of his life of the West Falkland, coming to live in Stanley in 1922. Donald died 7 August
1936, age 69, and is buried in Grave K1097. Ellen “Nellie” “Granny McAskill” died 5 July
1969 at Stanley, age 100, and is buried in Grave K1785.
Children of Richard and Christina AITKEN:
1. Jane AITKEN born 24 August 1872 at Lion Creek. Her father’s occupation was
recorded as shepherd. Jane was married to Edward RUSHEN (not in Falkland
Islands). Jane and her three children arrived from Punta Arenas on the Sakkarah 17
February 1899.
2. Ann AITKEN born 30 December 1873 at Lion Creek. Her father’s occupation was
recorded as shepherd. Ann, age 17 & living in Stanley, was married to William Henry
GOSS, age 28, a cook living in Stanley and San Carlos, 24 August 1890 in the house of
Mrs Goss according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church by Licence
by Lowther E Brandon MA Colonial Chaplain. Ann signed with a X. The witnesses
were R Aitken and Ann E Davis. William’s father was recorded as Jacob Napoleon
Goss, merchant. William died 23 September 1935, age 72, and is buried in Grave
M1083. Ann died 23 August 1937 in Stanley and is buried in Grave M1114.
3. William AITKEN born 24 May 1875 on Speedwell Island. His father’s occupation was
recorded as shepherd. William, age 16 and a publican’s assistant, died 30 September
1891 from phthisis and is buried at Port San Carlos in Grave 2.
4. Mary AITKEN born 24 October 1877 on Speedwell Island. Her father’s occupation was
recorded as shepherd. Mary was married to Albert Henry HILLS, gardener, 20 August
1910 at the Registrar's Office, Stanley by G Hurst, Registrar General. The witnesses
were Silvester Barnes and Hannah E A Aitken. Albert’s father was recorded as David
Hills, deceased foreman. Albert was born 20 April 1888 in Winchmore Hill, London,
England.
5. Norman McKinnon AITKEN born 11 October 1878 on Speedwell Island and baptised
13 February 1880 by Holy Trinity Church. His father’s occupation was recorded as
shepherd. Norman worked for the Falkland Islands Company Limited 4 January to 19
May 1899 in the Lafonia area on a monthly wage of £5-0-0. He recommenced
employment in the Lafonia area 14 October 1899 and worked until 12 March 1909.
Norman departed 19 May 1909 on board the Orcoma which was bound for Liverpool.
Norman arrived back in Stanley 21 February 1911 on board the Oravia. He departed for
Punta Arenas on the Oravia 3 May 1911, returning 21 February 1912. Norman
recommenced employment in the Lafonia area 1 March 1912 and was still working at
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the end of 1913. Norman died 1 December 1914 from an accident (drowned while
crossing between Engineer Pt & the W/T Station) Norman, age 37 and a private in the
FI Volunteer Corps, was buried Sunday 6 December 1914 in Grave A777.
6. Elizabeth Inglis AITKEN born 25 October 1879 and baptised 13 February 1880 by Holy
Trinity Church. Her father’s occupation was recorded as shepherd. Elizabeth died 23
October 1888 at Darwin from tubercular phthisis and is buried in Grave A85.
7. John “Jack” AITKEN born 5 August 1881 on Speedwell Island. His father’s occupation
was recorded as shepherd. Jack died 9 May 1954 and is buried in Grave A1533 next to
his brother Norman.
8. Richard Alexander AITKEN born 12 May 1883 on Speedwell Island and baptised 13
August 1884 by Holy Trinity Church. His father’s occupation was recorded as foreman.
Richard died 7 April 1911 from phthisis and is buried in Grave A734.
9. Robert Phorsen AITKEN born 5 December 1884 and baptised 8 March 1885 in Stanley
by the Tabernacle. His father’s occupation was recorded as shepherd. Robert died 31
August 1893 from consumption of the bowels and is buried in Grave A84.
10. James AITKEN born 20 December 1885 in Stanley and baptised 13 February 1887 by
the Tabernacle. His father’s occupation was recorded as labourer.
11. Jannet Harriet AITKEN born 30 November 1887 and baptised 4 November 1888 by the
Tabernacle. Her father’s occupation was recorded as labourer. Jannet was married to
William Mendoza PARRIN, shepherd, 30 March 1905 in the house of Henry Parrin,
Stanley by Lowther E Brandon MA Dean & Colonial Chaplain. The witnesses were
George Parrin and John Aitken. William’s father was recorded as Henry Parrin, waiter.
William, a labourer age 64, died 30 April 1945 and is buried in Grave O1136. Jannet
died 13 August 1952 from pulmonary tuberculosis and is buried in Grave 1490.
12. Elizabeth Inglis AITKEN born 3 September 1889 in Stanley and baptised 17 November
1889 by the Tabernacle. Her father’s occupation was recorded as labourer. Elizabeth
was married to Silvester BARNES, labourer, 12 July 1910 in Christ Church Cathedral
by Edward J Seymour, Chaplain & Hon Canon. The witnesses were Richard Aitken,
Hannah Elizabeth Agnes Aitken and Alexander McIntosh Barnes. Silvester’s father was
recorded as Arthur James Barnes, shepherd. Elizabeth died 3 July 1939, age 49, of
pulmonary tuberculosis and is buried in Grave K1135. Silvester died 19 May 1961 at
Stanley and is buried in Grave Q1696.
13. Hannah Elizabeth Agnes AITKEN born 2 September 1893 in Stanley and baptised 22
October 1893 by Holy Trinity Church. Her father’s occupation was recorded as
blacksmith. Hannah was married to William Brown VERRILL, mariner, 17 July 1916 at
Christ Church Cathedral by Special Licence by J Stanley Smith, Clerk in Holy Orders.
The witnesses were A A Felton and Harriet McAskill. William’s father was recorded as
John William Verrill, mariner. William was in the Falklands coaling the Fleet. In January
and November 1919 William wrote from 11 Gray Street, Whitby to the Manager of the
Falkland Islands Company Ltd applying for the position of master of the ss Falkland.
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SECOND GENERATION:
Children of Neillie/Ellen (a) and Donald McCASKILL:
1.
Christina Catherine McASKILL born 9 April 1889. Christina was married to (1)
Frederick Arthur GLEADELL, shepherd, 6 July 1908 in Christ Church Cathedral by C
F Mermagen, MA, PhD, Hon Canon Cathedral Chaplain. The witnesses were William
Westerling and Sybella Ellen McAskill. Frederick’s father was recorded as Edwin
Gleadell, labourer. Christina, divorced, was married to (2) Henry John BONNER,
labourer, 14 August 1925 at the Registrar's Office, Stanley by Special Licence by M
Craigie-Halkett, Registrar General. The witnesses were V Atkins and A O Sullivan.
Henry’s father was recorded as William Bonner, carter. Henry went to Montevideo on
medical in 1962. He died prior to 1968 (not in Falkland Islands). Christina died 8
March 1968, age 78, at Stanley and is buried in Grave T2098.
2.
Sybella Ellen McASKILL born 28 May 1890. Sybella was married to William David
Noah BETTS, shepherd, 30 March 1910 at Pebble Island by Special Licence by J
Meredith Bate, Assistant Cathedral Chaplain. The witnesses were Ella Esther
Elizabeth Betts and Charles Edward Kelway. William’s father was recorded as John
Cranmer Betts, manager. Sybella died 26 June 1967 at Stanley and is buried in Grave
T2075. William died 20 October 1967 at Stanley and is buried in Grave T2076.
3.
Edith Ann “Edie” McASKILL born 9 September 1893 (twin) at Roy Cove. Edie and
Harriet were bridesmaids for the wedding of Edith Betts and John Lyse on Pebble
Island 25 May 1902. Edith was married to John Falkland BIGGS, general labourer,
10 July 1911 at Christ Church Cathedral by Special Licence by Edward J Seymour,
Dean & Chaplain. The witnesses were Christina Goss and John Alazia. John’s father
was recorded as Edward Biggs, deceased gardener. John died 16 October 1967 at
Stanley and is buried in Grave L1772. Edith died 26 July 1974 at Stanley and is buried
in Grave L1832.
4.
Harriet Mary McASKILL born 9 September 1893 (twin) at Roy Cove. Edie and Harriet
were bridesmaids for the wedding of Edith Betts and John Lyse on Pebble Island 25
May 1902. Harriet was married to Arthur Alfred FELTON, mariner, 24 July 1916 at
Christ Church Cathedral by Banns by J Stanley Smith, Clerk in Holy Orders. The
witnesses were William Brown Verrill and H E A Verrill. Arthur, a sheep farm manager,
died 21 February 1953 and is buried in Grave 1503. Harriet, a domestic, went to the
UK and Channel Islands in 1970 to visit relatives and settle.
5.
Donald William McASKILL born 30 July 1895. Donald, a shepherd, was married to
Susan Blanche JOHNSON 22 April 1929 at Port Howard, West Falklands by Special
Licence by S E E Aylward, Clerk in Holy Orders. The witnesses were George Fredrick
Johnson and Beatrice Mary Malvina Johnson. Susan’s father was recorded as
Fredrick George Johnson, foreman. Donald died 19 April 1976 at Stanley and is buried
in Grave T2130. Susan died 30 July 1992 and is buried in Grave T2131.
6.
Roderick John McASKILL born 5 November 1898 at Pebble Island.
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Children of Jane (1) and Edward RUSHEN:
1. Edward RUSHEN born 17 June 1892 and baptised 8 November 1896. The sponsors
were Jason Stout, Elizabeth Burton and Margaret Burton. The family were living at
Guerr-aikie, Rio Gallegos, Patagonia at the time of the baptism and his father’s
occupation was recorded as shepherd.
2. Ellen RUSHEN born 21 April 1895 and baptised 8 November 1896. The sponsors were
Jam Rushen, Mary Stout and Jason Stout. The family were living at Guerr-aikie, Rio
Gallegos, Patagonia at the time of the baptism and her father’s occupation was
recorded as shepherd.
3. Alfred RUSHEN born 24 August 1897 and baptised 27 November 1898. The family
were living at Guerr-aikie, Rio Gallegos, Patagonia at the time of the baptism and his
father’s occupation was recorded as shepherd.
Children of Ann (2) and William GOSS:
1. Christina GOSS born 10 August 1892 at San Carlos and baptised 22 September 1892
by Christ Church Cathedral. Her father's occupation was recorded as cook. Christina
was baptised 24 September 1904 by St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church. Christina was
married to Christoph Peter BENDER, farmer, 25 October 1916 at St Mary's Roman
Catholic Chapel, Stanley by Banns by Mario Louis Migone. The witnesses were William
Aldridge and Edith Norton. Christoph’s father was recorded as Christoph Bender,
farmer, and Christina’s father was recorded as William Goss, cook. Christoph went to
the UK in 1952 for a holiday and medical. Christina emigrated to the UK in 1953 and
then on to Australia. Christina died 23 August 1979 (not in Falkland Islands).
2. Lilian GOSS born 13 May 1894. Her father’s occupation was recorded as labourer.
Died 30 December 1902 from euteric fever and is buried in Grave D327.
3. Maud GOSS born 3 December 1896. Her father’s occupation was recorded as cook.
Died 11 January 1897 from inanition and is buried in Grave A90.
4. Hector Augustus GOSS born 2 August 1898 in Stanley. His father’s occupation was
recorded as cook. Hector, a shepherd, went on holiday to Punta Arenas in 1927.
5. Jacob Napoleon GOSS born 2 January 1901. His father’s occupation was recorded as
cook. Jacob, a shepherd, died 20 August 1955 on New Island and is buried in Grave
Q1599.
6. (Lilian) Emily Jane GOSS born 12 February 1903. Her father’s occupation was
recorded as labourer. Emily was married to (1) Thomas BINNIE, lighthouse keeper, 22
July 1924 at Christ Church Cathedral by J Stanley Smith, Clerk in Holy Orders. The
witnesses were J Walsh Jnr and A C Kiddle. Thomas’ father was recorded as James
George Binnie, mason. Thomas was presumed drowned at Volunteer Lagoon while
proceeding by pram from the schooner “Peronelle” on 22 October 1933. (see Penguin 4
& 23 Nov 1933). Body not found. Emily, a widow, was married to (2) Marklin
Lawrence GLEADELL, (see (a) (1) (3)) labourer, 5 November 1935 at the Registrar's
Office, Stanley by Registrar General's Licence by A R Hoare, Ag Registrar General.
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The witnesses were Raymond Steve Courtnay and Elizabeth Agnes Barnes.
went to the UK in 1947 to enter a lunatic asylum.
Emily
7. Ann Elizabeth GOSS born 11 June 1904 at Goose Green. Her father’s occupation was
recorded as cook. Ann died 26 November 1904 at Darwin from suffocation (buried
there?).
8. Elizabeth Agnes GOSS born 26 October 1905 at Goose Green. Her father’s
occupation was recorded as cook.
Elizabeth was married to William Ernest
SPENCER, assistant light keeper, 26 April 1930 at Christ Church Cathedral by Special
Licence by F S Vaughan, Clerk in Holy Orders. The witnesses were William R Hills and
Ruth Davis. William’s father was recorded as Ernest Henry Spencer, policeman.
William died 24 November 1981 in Stanley (no burial record).
9. Sarah GOSS born 20 June 1908 at Goose Green. Her father’s occupation was
recorded as cook.
Sarah was married to James Albert “Jim” “Pudding”
ANDERSON, labourer, 5 June 1928 at the Registrar's Office, Stanley by Special
Licence by M Craigie Halkett, Registrar General. The witnesses were E A Goss and W
R Halliday. James’ father was recorded as William Anderson, shepherd. Sarah died 26
April 1932 from puerperal septicaemia and is buried in Grave K1032. James was in the
Falkland Islands Defence Force for many years. James drowned 24 December 1942
and is buried in Grave O1232.
10. William Henry GOSS born 27 February 1911 in Stanley and baptised 23 April 1911 by
St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church. His father's occupation was recorded as cook.
William was baptised 24 September 1904 by St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church.
William, a mariner, was married to Grace Elizabeth MILLER 18 July 1936 at St Mary's
Catholic Church, Stanley by Banns by Hugh Drum, RC Priest. The witnesses were
William Ernest Spencer and Heather Margaret Miller. William’s father was recorded as
William Henry Goss, deceased cook, and Grace’s father was recorded as John Miller,
labourer. Grace died 24 May 2001 and is buried in Grave V3332. William, age 91, died
30 October 2002 and was buried in Grave V3333.
11. Phillis Ileen GOSS born 10 August 1914. Her father’s occupation was recorded as
cook. Phillis was married to (1) Silvester Manfred RUTTER, labourer 3 October 1934
at the Registrar's Office, Stanley by Special Licence by A R Hoare, Ag Registrar
General. The witnesses were W R Hills and Richard Barnes. Silvester’s father was not
recorded. Silvester, captain of the mv Penelope, died accidentally by strangulation and
“by Act of God” at Foam Creek, Rincon Grande and is buried in Grave M1516. Phillis
was married to (2) James George ROWLANDS, widower and labourer, 2 June 1956 at
the Office of the Registrar General, Stanley by Harold Bennett, Registrar General. The
witnesses were W R Rowlands, John Lang, Sylda Spencer and Genevieve Rutter.
James’ father was recorded as George Rowlands, deceased carpenter. James died 2
July 1963 in Stanley, age 54, and is buried in Grave Q1741. Phillis emigrated to New
Zealand in 1964.
12. Dorothy Maud GOSS born 1918 at Salvador. Her father’s occupation was recorded as
cook. Dorothy was married to (1) John Stanley LANG, labourer, 13 October 1951 at
the Registrar's Office, Stanley by Special Licence by Malcolm J Stewart, Registrar
General. The witnesses were William Henry Stewart and Mrs S M Rutter. John’s father
was recorded as Frank Lang, deceased cook. Dorothy, a divorced dairy assistant, was
married to (2) Charles Desmond Keenleyside, carpenter from England, 25 March
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1953 at the Office of the Registrar General, Stanley by Arthur Rutter, Acting Registrar.
The witnesses were James Blyth and Christina Bender. Charles’ father was recorded
as Thomas William Keenleyside, master hairdresser.
Children of Mary (4) AITKEN:
a. May McKinnon AITKEN born 24 August 1907 in Punta Arenas, Chile. Father not
recorded. May was married (as AITKEN) to William Nathaniel “Buttons” BINNIE,
labourer 1 June 1927 at Christ Church Cathedral by Special Licence by Fredk S
Vaughan, Clerk in Holy Orders. The witnesses were L A Sedgwick and E A Goss.
William’s father was recorded as James George Binnie, Mason. William died 6 January
1961 and is buried in Grave S 1687. May went to the UK in 1979.
b. William Phorsen AITKEN born 11 August 1909 in Stanley. Father not recorded.
William, a seaman, was married (as HILLS) to Mary Elizabeth STEWART 30 April
1938 at Christ Church Cathedral by Gerald K Lowe, Senior Chaplain. The witnesses
were A H Hills and E M Hills.
Children of Mary (4) and Albert HILLS:
1. Dorothy Caroline Christina HILLS born 11 March 1911 in Stanley. Housemaid. Went
on holiday to the UK in 1936.
2. George Norman HILLS born 6 October 1912 in Stanley. George, a labourer, died 20
January 1940 from a pulmonary embolism and tuberculosis pleurisy and is buried in
Grave L1156.
3. Emily Mary HILLS born 31 October 1914 on George Island. Emily went to Uruguay on
medical in 1944.
4. Albert Richard HILLS born 1 September 1916.
5. Richard William HILLS born 1 November 1918. Richard, a haulage contractor, was
married to Heather Margaret MILLER, clerk, 20 September 1941 at Christ Church
Cathedral by Gerald K Lowe, Senior Chaplain. The witnesses were Helen Lees and A
H Hills. Heather’s father was recorded as John Miller, cobbler. Heather, age 84, died
11 September 2004. Richard, age 90, died 7 May 2009 and was buried 15 May 2009 in
Grave W 3396.
6. James Stanley HILLS born 24 December 1921.
Montevideo on medical in 1943.
James, a labourer, went to
Children of Jannet (11) and William PARRIN:
1. William Richard Bird PARRIN born 24 March 1907 at Teal Inlet. William, a shepherd,
was married to Elizabeth Ann McCALLUM, widow, 2 June 1951at the Office of the
Registrar General, Stanley by H Bennett, Registrar General. The witnesses were G
Reive, W Duncan and D Duncan. Elizabeth’s father was recorded as Andrew Reive,
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retired shepherd. William died 3 July 1961 in Stanley and is buried in Grave S1697.
Elizabeth died 13 August 1966 in Stanley and is buried in Grave T2064.
2. Norman George Bird PARRIN born 24 January 1909 at Teal Inlet. Norman died 19
December 1909 from acute intestinal inflammation and convulsions and is buried in
Grave A716.
3. Carolina Christina Bird PARRIN born 11 November 1910. Caroline, a domestic
servant, was married to Charles John Edward Crawford DICKSON, shepherd, 7 July
1936 at the Deputy Registrar's Office, Fox Bay by Registrar General's Licence by
William B Myles, Deputy Registrar. The witnesses were Kathleen E Dickson and
Edward T Dickson. Charles’ father was recorded as John Dickson, shepherd.
4. Norman George PARRIN born 15 June 1913.
5. Minnie Agnes PARRIN born 15 December 1915. Minnie died 30 January 1935 from
phthisis pulmonalis and is buried in Grave K1078.
6. John Alexander PARRIN born 23 March 1919. John, a watchman, died 21 January
1946 from pulmonary tuberculosis and is buried in Grave O1311.
7. Evelyn “Tus” PARRIN born 24 November 1921 in Stanley. Tus died March 1940 and
was buried 12 March 1940 at Teal Inlet.
8. Jean Sarah PARRIN born 17 January 1928. Jean was married to Terence William
BINNIE, merchant, 29 Dec 1956 at the Office of the Registrar General, Stanley by
Harold Bennett, Registrar General. The witnesses were E F Luxton and S G Luxton.
Terence’s father was recorded as Nisbet Pope Binnie, deceased merchant.
Children of Elizabeth (12) and Silvester BARNES:
1. Richard BARNES born 4 February 1912 in Stanley. Richard, a fireman, was married to
Stella Margaret DAVIS, widow, 21 July 1937 at Christ Church Cathedral by Banns by
Gerald K Lowe, Senior Chaplain. The witnesses were L Cletheroe and Elizabeth Agnes
Barnes. Stella’s father was recorded as Thomas Nathaniel Paice, labourer.
2. Elizabeth Agnes BARNES born 8 June 1914 in Stanley. Elizabeth was married to (1)
William Henry STEWART, handyman, 23 April 1938 at Christ Church Cathedral by
Gerald K Lowe, Senior Chaplain. The witnesses were Elizabeth Agnes Barnes and D W
O’Sullivan. William’s father was recorded as James Henry Stewart, shepherd. William
died 16 March 1960 and is buried in Grave P1661. Elizabeth, a widow and nursing
sister, was married to (2) Derek Roy FELTON, a widower age 57 and engineer, 9
January 1971 at Christ Church Cathedral by Eric C Wilcockson, Canon of the Cathedral.
The witnesses were Elizabeth A Stewart and Sydney Miller. Derek’s father was
recorded as Roy Stanley Felton, farmer.
3. Arthur BARNES born March 1917.
4. Ernest BARNES born 27 April 1919 in Stanley. Ernest, a labourer, was married to
Molly Stella SUMMERS, 18 November 1944 at the Nonconformist Church
(Tabernacle), Stanley by Walter Forrest McWhan, Nonconformist Minister. The
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witnesses were Hannah Goss and Ernest V Summers. Molly’s father was recorded as
Alfred David Summers, deceased foreman. Ernest died 14 August 1999 and is buried in
Grave V3303. Molly died 3-10 March 2002 and is buried in Grave V3304.
5. Isabel BARNES born 17 November 1921.
6. Inglis BARNES born 14 October 1926. Inglis, a domestic servant, was married to
Michael John HARMON, labourer, 5 November 1949 at the Deputy Registrar's Office,
Fox Bay by W B Myles, Deputy Registrar. The witnesses were Joy Lee and James
Sutherland. Michael’s father was recorded as Albert John Harmon. Inglis and Michael
emigrated to the UK in 1958.
7. Iris Dwenda Margaret BARNES born 19 December 1928. Iris, a nurse, was married to
Hugh FINLAYSON, storekeeper, 17 March 1949 at Christ Church Cathedral by R G R
Calvert, Senior Chaplain. The witnesses were Inglis Barnes and William Darwin
Finlayson. Hugh’s father was recorded as Roderick Finlayson, overseer.
DESCENDANTS OF RICHARD & CHRISTINA STILL IN THE FALKLAND ISLANDS
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