Looking for information on my father, we lived on the peak late 1950s his name David Frederick Trevelyan Kingdon,he worked as an import clerk I believe,nothing required only information Regards Mike Kingdon
Believe it was Victoria peak,but so long ago. It definately overlooked the city. There were two large white blocks of flats very large inside (tho i was quite young) regards Mike
My late father (Bob Bletcher) had good friends in David and Lilian Kingdon. They had a daughter (Margaret) who married an American fellow called Howard Ross.
I recall David being a keen sailor and having a boat (Delfin - I think). There was Also a black cocker spaniel called Sally who we took on when the Kingdons left HK for New Zealand.
My family lived in HK from 1963-1968 before we moved to Manila.
I'm thinking that your father was the same David Kingdon who was such a good friend to my dad. I'm wondering whether you have any old photos of your parents from RHKYC days? Sadly, old photos are few and far between as most of ours were lost when Typhoon Yoling destroyed our home in Manila. However, I'll be happy to share the surviving few I do have including (I think) one of mum at Margaret and Howrd's wedding.
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Where did you live on the
Where did you live on the Peak? You may have neighbours from that time who visit Gwulo. We have a few on Lugard Rd in the 50s.
information on father
Believe it was Victoria peak,but so long ago. It definately overlooked the city. There were two large white blocks of flats very large inside (tho i was quite young) regards Mike
re: Information on father
Mike, not a lot to go on there. If you find out any more (eg company he worked for, address on Peak, etc), please let us know.
You might find something in the passenger lists, to give you a better idea of the years he was in Hong Kong.
Regards, David
DFTK
Hi Mike,
Can you please contact me at stevekingdon@gmail.com. I have information on our father :)
Regards
Steve
Information on father
Hi, Mike
My late father (Bob Bletcher) had good friends in David and Lilian Kingdon. They had a daughter (Margaret) who married an American fellow called Howard Ross.
I recall David being a keen sailor and having a boat (Delfin - I think). There was Also a black cocker spaniel called Sally who we took on when the Kingdons left HK for New Zealand.
Apologies if this isn't your parents.
Best wishes
Bill Bletcher
David and Lilian Kingdon
Hi, Steve
Sorry, I'm a bit late to this thread.
My family lived in HK from 1963-1968 before we moved to Manila.
I'm thinking that your father was the same David Kingdon who was such a good friend to my dad. I'm wondering whether you have any old photos of your parents from RHKYC days? Sadly, old photos are few and far between as most of ours were lost when Typhoon Yoling destroyed our home in Manila. However, I'll be happy to share the surviving few I do have including (I think) one of mum at Margaret and Howrd's wedding.
Best wishes
Bill Bletcher
David and Lilian Kingdon
Hey mate,
Only by a decade lol. And yep that's him.
I remember Mum and Dad talking about the "Bletchers" from HK, and how heartbroken they were to leave their dog behind.
Pretty sure they got another Spaniel when I was very very young in NZ.
Margaret was Mum's sister; she and (Uncle) Howard came to live in NZ until the mid/early 80's when they went back to the UK.
Contact me at stevekingdon@gmail.com for further info.
Regards
Steve.
David Frederick Trevelyan Kingdon 1921 -
Birth Wirral Merseyside 1921 David F T Kingdon
Christened 7 September 1921 Claughton cum Grange Cheshire UK
son of William Federick Kingdon and Elizabeth Arlene
Marriage 1946 Isle of Wight David F T Kingdon to Joan E Bellinger
Birth 1949 Wandsworth London Michael A Kingdon. Mother's maiden name Bellinger
London Electoral Register 1951 136 Mitcham Lane Putney
David F T Kingdon
Joan E Kingdon
Marriage 1959 Bromley Kent David F T Kingdon to Lilian J Harris
New Zealand Electoral Rolls 32 Oruamo Place Birkenhead Auckland
David F T Kingdon accountant
Lilian J Kingdon
New Zealand Electoral Rolls 1972 Tauaranga Bay of Plenty 15 Burrows Street
David Frederick Trevelyan Kingdon accountant
Lilian Janet Kingdon married
Thanks!
Thanks!