Documents - Genealogy of George H. Paterson

Bundle of correspondence and related documents concerning attempts made by Paterson Zochonis plc to attempt to trace descendants of one of its founders, Mr George Henry Paterson, to obtain a photograph of him to include in the company's centenary commemorative publication. Includes a copy of his birth and death certificate, Will, and correspondence with two genealogists who searched on the Company's behalf. There is also correspondence with a family member who holds a letter from George Paterson to his niece, Lilian, sent from Rio Pongo in 1886. The bundle was stored within a folder in a larger file entitled 'Correspondence relating to G.H. Paterson' [see also 2026-136/2/1/4; 2026-136/1/2/6 and 2026-136/1/2/7]. Please note that the file contains offensive language.