New Zealander in search of his roots

By James Shepherd on Oct 3, 08 11:03 AM in Chester City

A FAMILY researcher got in touch from the other side of the world for information on his Cheshire relatives.

Martin Donson, of New Zealand, said: "On my grandfather's side I have very little knowledge and I wanted to connect with relatives on his side.

"Although my grandfather passed away in the 1990s and my grandmother last year, I have recently become aware that he may have a brother who may still live in the area.

"I would dearly love to be able to get hold of him to learn more about this side of the family, which is a complete mystery.

"My grandfather was John (Jack) Shields and his wife was Nellie Shields and they resided in Little Sutton.
"I want to be able to get hold of any surviving relatives or anyone who can help with who John Shields' brothers and sisters were.

"I am also interested in learning about anyone who is related or knew a George Francis Dorrington and Jean Dorrington as there is some family connection with them that I have been unable to ascertain."

Contact Martin at martin@style-sense.co.nz or call The Chronicle on 01244 606415.