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Name: MATHIESON, David Alexander

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Birth Date: 12.12.1897 Edinburgh

Death Date: 27.6.1987 S. Africa

First Date: 1926

Last Date: 1967

Profession: Mechanic with Gailey & Roberts. Previously he ran his own transport business in Nairobi. 1948-67 farmed in Eldoret. In WW2 was sent to maintain heavy vehicles to build Port Reitz aerodrome

Area: Nairobi, Thika, Ruiru, Langata, Eldoret, 1930 Box 52, Nairobi

Married: 1926 Marion Edmonston Hunter, b. 8.11.1899 Edinburgh, d. 10.6.1987 S. Africa

Children: David Alexander (2.3.1929-13.6.1985); Sheila Euphemia Hunter (Ashton) (1931)

Book Reference: EAWL, Red 31, Curtis

War Service: WW1 in France; WW2 as above - essential services

School: Edinburgh

General Information:

Source: Mrs S.E. Ashton
Curtis - p. 73 - Photo of Mr Rainbow with Mrs Goldsack and Mr Mathieson

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