My (part unknown) Family by gillbrooks
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The man on the left is my grandfather, Maxamillian Christian Von Hesseger (note the change in the spelling of surname from yesterdays photo of his father) whom I never knew....details coming up. The woman is my grandmother, Frances Louise. I don't remember her as she passed away when I was 2 years old. The taller boy at the back was my father's older brother, Valdamar. Never knew him either as he was killed in WW2.
Of course, I knew the lillle chap you see at the front - my dad aged 6. Named at that time Oscar Reginaldo.
This photo according to the notes was taken in Argentina in 1921.
My grandmother left Max and returned to England, changing her name back to her maiden name. She could not cope with the boys and sent them to Father Hudsons Home in Warwickshire (she was living in Henley In Arden, Warwickshire). My father at the time could have been no more than 7. When asked for a name, he gave Oscar but instead of Reginaldo, gave George instead. So became Oscar George Jelfs - but always know to everyone as George.
My half brother (from my dad's first marriage) has been trying to find out more about the family for a number of years. He finally found that our grandfather had married again after my grandmother left him and has a surviving daughter living in Uraguay. It is from her that he got the photographs. Before that, none of us had ever seen pictures of our grandfather, let along great grandfather.
Anyway, that's about as much as I can write now....
If you read all that..... thanks for taking the time :-)
Comments (20)
Petra-S
super old Photo!
dfsmetsfan
This is soooooooooooooo kewl!!
jwiest
Wow...what an interesting story. Makes ya wonder how things would have turned out if he'd just been up front about wife #1. Have fun learning more. :)
lwperkins
What an amazing story! And how wonderful to have some photos! I only have 1 photo of my 4 half-sisters, so I have no idea what they look like now-- it's neat that you are piecing together the story of your family!
Thelby
Sounds like the making of movie. It has plot, action, sex, intrigue. Involves several countries. Very Nice Story, thank you for sharing. Merry Christmas!!!!!
magnumopus
An amazing story.Thanks for sharing it with us.
ramhernan
What a story, my friend! wondering where from come the good stories for a movie? well you have the answer, real life can be more interesting indeed! i think that all the families has at least one to tell! yours is passionating!
bugatti
Wonderful photo and story. But Fray Bentos has always been Uruguay, at least after 1815.
B_PEACOCK
Thats cool Gill. Yeah I actually did read it all. Interesting to see a friends history. I know that Jonny Whitaker from Family Affair is my great uncle. Also the kid from gental Ben is a 2nd cousin. It is really cool to find out your family history. Thanks for sharing yours with us Gill
Syltermermaid
Wow, what an interesting story!!!! You can at least not say that you come from a boring family!!!LOL Good luck for further reserches!! Hugs Ute
efferre
what an interesting story! I wish you all will have a wonderful time, nice holidays and Marry Xmas!
Dezlagrate
That's awesome! Most people know nothing of their own family history.
stolta
Great family story!!!!!!!!!
Jofurowa
I'm happy for you discovering your family roots. Merry Christmas to you. Geoffroy
criss
Awesome story!
Irish
What a great story and isn't it wonderful to discover your family roots. Awesome! What a great Christmas gift.
GOLDILOCKSUK
Oh how interesting Gill. I would love to trace back like that. My maiden name is Donson which is unusual I tried on line but no luck. I hope you find more :) cathy xoxoxo
Laksmi
Amazing and very interesting story! Good luck on your quest :-)
butterfly_fish
Life sure was complicated back in the day! Nice that you found out all that information. :-)
Gor111
A wonderful taken family portrait! What an amazing quality!!!