Monthly Archives: April 2021

This photo is a match as far as the mat sheds, but the people are still a mystery. I believe the seated caucasian lady might be my grandmother Maud Wilhelmina Hunter but I’m not positive. Also I’d originally thought that maybe … Continue reading →

A colorized version of one of the children’s outings. My mother and her sister are far right and fourth from right. The setting is very similar. The mat sheds look a little different but I think it’s just that the … Continue reading →

When I posted the “family photo with a clue” I wasn’t sure if the photo was from Hong Kong ( Kowloon ) or a year later after the family moved to Shanghai. I’m now a little more convinced that it was … Continue reading →

This photo is of my grandfather Tobias Hunter, his wife Maud (seated) holding one of their two children ( Nora ) My mother ( Iris ) is standing between them. The location is based on much research and comparing photos … Continue reading →

As more information became available I began to compare maps with land records and newspaper items and even real estate ads. I’ve also found a couple of old photos. The timespan is fairly long but the property is identifiable throughout.  … Continue reading →

This is an early 1900s map of mid levels showing the properties held by Kot Choy in yellow. The family address of 11 Shelley Street which was occupied by Hunters until 1944, is not marked off as I believe it … Continue reading →

Back in 2016 I was scanning Find-a-grave and came upon some photos that pertained to some of my family in Happy Valley Cemetery, Hong Kong. A I’d managed to locate my Anne Hunter/Kot Choy and had an actua grave plot … Continue reading →

  How to get to the Cemetery List on Family Search.org   Note: You need to be a member but you can join for free. https://familysearch.org   At the main page on the right side you see: Browse all published … Continue reading →

The picture on my header was one I found in a box of old photos. I originally thought it was two pictures as it had been folded many times and had separated along the fold line. The original measures 2 … Continue reading →