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Poshmark Rolls Out New Tools to Help Brands Connect with its 80M Users
October 27, 2021 at 10:57 AM EDT
By Nicole Silberstein
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Harlem Mall
Earlier this month, The Real Deal reported that several of the small businesses at 125th and Frederick Douglass Blvd have settled their lawsuit against Kimco Realty, who plans to demolish the entire block of low-rise buildings and replace them with a big-box shopping mall. There were 16 tenants evicted by the Kimco plan--many of them, including Bobby's Happy House, have already closed.
The block, once filled with life, is now half dead.
formerly bobby's
I went to 125th Street last fall, when Bobby's was still there. It was a chilly day, but there was a crowd out front of the 61-year-old business. In the window, a television showed Michael Jackson in his prime, and men were dancing along with him, mimicking his steps on the sidewalk. Bobby's closed on Martin Luther King's birthday this year.
Today, the store is boarded up. The awning is down, revealing an old sign from a shoestore with an angry boot called "boss" who looks ready to kick someone. Bobby moved to this site about 20 years ago, after Kentucky Fried Chicken booted him from his corner spot.
city high sports
Next door, in the window of former apparel store City High Sports, African-American mannequins lay in naked pieces, in piles of arms and legs, torsos dismembered. The beauty supplier and the nail salon have also had their faces ripped off. Soon, the rest of the businesses, from Manna's soul food to Roti Plus and the House of Seafood, will be gone.
formerly beauty supply, formerly spatz furniture
What will come, we can well imagine. Everyone knows what a brand-new shopping mall looks like. And feels like. There probably won't be middle-aged men moonwalking out in front of it.
Photos of Bobby's Happy House
Harlem flickr set
Labels: harlem
Nas: Its elementary they want us all gone eventually.
Is any of this destruction being covered by the mainstream media? It's freakin' disgusting. Manhattan is being turned into one gigantic mall. Maybe they'll put the entire island under glass and pipe in muzack.
yojimbot said...
I will definitely miss some of those businesses such as Manna's, and the Record Shack was an institution, but some of those other spots were not getting it done. Around '99 I felt that Manhattan was gonna be one big mall and that used to depress me, but now I think, so what? There's still plenty of mom and pop businesses, plenty of new entrepreneurs and plenty of hustlers to make this transition interesting. Just cause its changing, doesnt make it terrible.
I refer you to the issue of affordability. The mom and pop businesses that remain do so only as long as the transition to super-luxury is incomplete. If these trends continue unabated, they will not be able to survive as their target populations are pushed out (as has allready been demonstrated in dozens of neighborhoods).
The process is plenty interesting already, if only for sheer fascination at how quickly and easily the largest city in the country was rendered nearly uninhabitable for a majority of it's pre-1998 inhabitants, even despite the liberal traditions of protest and housing advocacy that NYC was famous for. Still, I'd rather be reading about all this in the history books than living through it, if only so that over half my sallary didn't have to go to rent.
I suppose the watchword here is that the city isn't "changing", but rather is "being changed" to suit the specific agenda of a very narrow minority of people for whom real-estate speculation has proven massively rewarding over these past eight years-or-so. So, just think of these businesses as being murdered rather than living out a normal lifespan. That's a more apt picture of what's going on.
People - this is not disgusting but pure capitalist economics. If you don't like the way the US is there is always socialist guerillas in Colombia to go fight for.
These businesses contributed nothing to the tax base of the city. To wane nostalgic for the 1970's New York - Now THAT is disgusting. The record shack did no business and employed 2 friggin people. New businesses will not only clean that block up but will also employ more people in the community. AND contribute more to the city's tax base - which help improve schools, social welfare programs and recreation centers. Economics 101 people.
Same thing with Columbia's expansion. In my opinion the BEST thing to happen to Harlem in a while. More jobs and opportunities for families living in the area.
Folks, don't forget the clothing store, St. Mark's Place, that graced Frederick Douglass Blvd. before City High Sports thought of opening there. St. Mark's Place was City High's predecessor, next to Bobby's record shop. By the way, the landlord's management realty co., Giscombe Henderson was a very hostile agent. They are part of the problem in Harlem along the corridor of 125th st. Black faces, white hearts!
Joshua, I really think you're exaggerating. Yes the City's more expensive, but many people's wealth rose along with the overall fortunes of the City. These mom & pop places, they are being bought out with $$$, not murdered under the cover of night. So I think its important to keep an honest appraisal going. Yes, the City's changing, not always for the better, but sour grapes aren't helping anyone. Furthermore I can honestly tell you that if Harlem natives are willing to play the game and trust the system a little bit, they too can reap huge financial rewards. (Not an exaggeration as I have seen it time and time again). Last but not least, lets shed some light on the original gentrifier of Harlem, Mr. Magic Johnson. He plowed a ton of $$$ into it for its revitalization and now that its worked, everyone is up in arms about racist cabals taking over 125th st. Puhleez!
It's amazing how out of touch people are with this situation. A man comes in to offer services to community that had no such services - even on a small scale - and he is now dubbed the "original gentrifier." Trust me, when the "capitalist" building their skyscrapers and big box stores are done you won't be watching your wildlife from Harlem anymore. Next stop: The Bronx!
yeah, real classy there anonymous with the personal attacks. I suggest that you read Magic's original press statement here. It clearly says he's paving the way for future development.
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m3601/is_6_47/ai_65807056
Finally that "black faces, white hearts" comment. I think its important to call out the racism inherent in that statement. Its too bad many people still think like that. But these are the same haters who find themselves left behind and blame others for it.
Wow, that guy just wiped away the economic, social, and racial realities of gentrification in one paragraph, and gave us all a nice guide to life while he was at it: work hard and you will become rich just like everybody else. Nice to know. I guess he's inferring that those Halemites who can't afford the market rents of the fabulous new city suffer because they weren't willing to "play the game" (whatever he means by that) and trust the system that protects them so well. Surprisingly though, I don't think he means to deny the wide-spread existence of gentrification, simply that it does not create the hardships I say it does (except maybe if you don't "play the game").
Anyway, to answer his specific theory about the disappearance of mom&pop businesses, there are a few problems with your idea about generous compensation. You see, usually we're talking about a sudden rise in commercial rent (which is not subject to rent control) in the property in question, forcing the businesses to close quickly, usually at a loss.
Those who own their properties and that are actually bought-out usually do so under some threat of demolition (such as a stadium) as well as the rising property taxes that result from revitalization (and please don't tell me that you think shrewd businesspeople don't take advantage of that). Either that or they die out slowly as their target populations are pushed out: "not an exaggeration as I have seen it time and time again" (to borrow a phrase), though combinations of all three often occur. Mind, this is a very skeletal explanation. For many individual examples I recommend you read more of the articles on this blog, if you like.
Now, in regards to the comments made by Anon#2 above, I have a few thoughts to share as well. I'm not sure if everything works out as neatly as you describe it regarding the city's tax base. I think you're forgetting just how much of this development is underwritten by the government, either through subsidies or generous tax abatements. Heck, some of these condo developments were built with the incentive of twenty year property tax exemptions (literally). However, this is not to say that the young wealth that subsequently floods the area do not demand great improvements in police, fire, sanitation, transportation, parks, energy, and water service. Quite the opposite, actually, they just don't want to pay for the difference. Generally, it is the "schools, social welfare programs, and recreation centers" that pay for the difference through cuts in funding. In other words, luxury development may cost the average taxpayer more (not counting rent hikes) than the developers actually pay to carry it out. See?
So, to conclude, I know this all may sound like sour grapes (which don't help anyone, I know), but I'm afraid that when people get pushed out of their homes and businesses to clear the way for "revitalization" schemes that are openly intended to push them out, you have to expect hostility. There isn't much else I can say to sugarcoat that reality.
Wonderful article as always, Jerry!
Im not ignoring anything...I've been a part of the harlem community for 15 years. Im just trying to present a fuller picture of gentrification, one which is conveniently ignored and overlooked because its much easier to believe that all this development is bad and only for "greedy white people" who care nothing about Harlem. Thats just bull$h!t, and you all know it. Check out how many new business that have moved to Harlem are Black owned. Check out how many development corporations which are behind many of these development forces are wholly Black owned (7th Abyssianan development corp anybody). No, why do any actual research when we can all just sit around on message boards and drag the dialogue down into racist diatribes that have no basis in reality. Reality: many of my neighbors are Black, from Harlem, and are flossing right now because they made good financial decisions. And they didnt have to displace anyone to do it either and neither did I. The one point I will concede to you, is that Harlem is definitely becoming more expensive...but this is NY and the USA in general. Hard to see why this gets lumped in with the gentrification issue as this is part of much broader economic.
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TOWSON, GEORGE RICHARD BRODEDRIP
(February 03, 1920 — February 23, 2012)
Captain Royal Fiji Military Forces
Warden Suva Gaol
Superintendent Nasinu 9 Mile Approved School
By Richard Towson.
George Richard Brodedrip Towson, was born on February 3, 1920 in the remote (the only access in those times was by boat) settlement of Savusavu on the 2nd largest island in the Fiji Group of Islands, Vanua Levu. He grew up on a coconut plantation, Waibalabala, about an hour's trip by launch from Savusavu town.
George's great grandfather was George Towson, born in Bath, Somerset, England on November 20, 1812. He married Louisa Jefferies on June 4, 1836. The following is an extract from the Family Bible.
George Towson, born in Bath, Somerset, England on November 20, 1812.
George's grandfather, George Richard Brodedrip Towson, the first child of George and Luisa Towson, was born in Clare, Yatton, Somerset, England on August 17, 1838. He went to Fiji in the mid-1800s from Orange, New South Wales at age 17. He married Clara Susannah Habel on July 15, 1868 in Levuka. In the early 1870's he was involved around Navua tracking down "blackbirding" traffickers (rampant in the couple of decades prior to Cession) supplying labourers to plantations, particularly the sugar cane plantations of Queensland and Fiji. On one occasion he made his escape from some troublesome Fijian natives in Navua and fled back to Levuka!
The firm of Towson Bros., acquired a valuable property at Savusavu (later called Waibalabala), where they had 454 acres of land, 320 acres of which were under cultivation, about 200 acres in coconuts and the balance in cocoa. At first cotton was tried, and proved a failure, owing to the cessation of the American civil war, which made its cultivation unprofitable. The property passed from the natives for certain wrongful acts committed by them in 1869, their chief being fined some 600 acres of land.
(Source: Cyclopedia of Fiji, Sydney, NSW, 1907, pp. 283-284)
Nathaniel William Towson and Emily May Towson (nee Harman)
Clara Susannah Towson, wife of George's great grandfather, also George Towson.
George's father, Nathaniel William Towson, was born in Levuka on September 11, 1873. He married Emily May Harman, also from Savusavu, on November 6, 1912. They had three children: Ellen Emsell (later McGowan) (10/12/1913), Nathaniel Arthur (29/10/1919) and George (3/2/1920).
Nathaniel and Emily Towson, developed the Waibalabala copra plantation started by his father. George grew up on Waibalabala Plantation, where coconuts were harvested, flesh removed and dried in the sun on vatas (and sometimes smoke dried) and the processed copra shipped overseas to make coconut oil. Waibalabala plantation was taken over by George's elder sister, Emsell, who worked the property with her husband, Reg McGowan, for many years before they retired to live in New Zealand.
Waibalabala Copra Plantation, Savusavu, Fiji
George had to go to Boys Grammar school in far away Suva where he boarded with friends of the family during school terms. He was a proficient sportsman and one of the few students who could speak the Fijian language.
On completion of School in 1937, George became an apprentice electrician to a local Estonian migrant electrician, Con Maesepp, who was a very colourful character in Suva at the time.
When the 2nd World War broke out in September 1939 George was one of the first to volunteer for service in the Royal Fiji Military Forces. The New Zealand Government took over the defence responsibilities for Fiji and stationed a large contingent of troops in the Islands.
They set up a battery of 6 inch guns on a hillside overlooking the entrance to Suva Harbour and George was assigned and trained as an officer at that Battery.
He was skilfull in his experienced handling of the indigenous Fijian soldiers and was a tower of strength for the NZ officers who had little or no command of the Fijian language.
George was respected and showed leadership qualities that were formidable. He soon rose to the rank of Captain.
During those war years every Wednesday afternoon was sports afternoon for the thousands of servicemen serving in Fiji and George used to line up with the Battery Rugby Union Team which consisted mainly of big burly All Black aspirants. George scored many a try from his wing position which suited him down to the ground.
He was lean and tough and the big burly all black centres would get the ball out to him as quickly as possible and down the side line he would skirt like a racing greyhound.
Towards the end of WWII George wooed and married Joyce McIlwain on 24th April, 1946. Joyce's father, Eric McIlwain, by then a publican, had pre-war ordered a case containing four dozen bottles of French Champagne and put them away with the intention of consuming them at the first family wedding. The many guests at the happy event relished the treat and consumed the lot.
George & Joyce Towson – Married April 24, 1946
Because of his skills in leading and organising indigenous people George, at War's end, was appointed as one of half a dozen Prison's Officers at HM Gaol Suva and he and Joy (d.23/3/2016) relished the security of the position and settled down to married life. Their sons, Richard and Robert (d.10/5/2017), were born during this period and began their education at the same Boys Grammar School George had attended in Suva.
The Towson Men. Back Row L-R: George Towson, Nathaniel Towson. Front Row L-R: Richard and Richard Jnr Towson, Robert and Trent Towson.
Towson Family: Diane, Trent, Robert, Richard, Bernadette, Brooke, Talei, George, Joyce, Richard Jnr.
In early 1950 George and Joy had moved to the Nasinu 9 Mile Approved School outside Suva, a correctional centre for delinquent boys. George's work at this "boot camp" style of institution with the wayward youths required his patience, his compassion and his caring for those youngsters.
He did not expect it, but when asked to take on this educational role, he jumped at it. He was a teacher at heart.
It was George's treatment of people that left indelible lasting impressions on others. It helped forge their sense of duty and justice at an early age and shape and mould them into the people they are today.
His reassuring presence, his quiet tone, was always there in the background. George was highly respected and in his position of Superintendent, Nasinu 9 Mile Approved School he had reached the climax of his illustrious career.
While Superintendent at Nasinu 9 Mile, George was also responsible for a period for inspections of dairy farms at Vunidawa, near Nausori, managed by Mr Eric McIlwain, his father-in-law.
George loved to sail 14ft to 18ft yachts. His IdleAlong was called "Meteor" and he shared his love of sailing with his two sons and other ardent yachtsmen – including: Jack Gosling, Boris Maesepp, Bob Percy, Don Molloy, Ken Williams, Bill Gardiner, the Kerkham and Hawksley brothers, Jack St. Julian and Oscar Bentley to name a few – at the Royal Suva Yacht Club and Nukulau for many years.
George Towson – Horticulturalist
On George's retirement the family moved to live on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, where he and Joy owned and operated a friendly little corner type store down in Miami Gold Coast. They lived in a unit above the shop and befriended the local community who held them in high esteem.
When they had had enough they sold the shop and moved to the Silver Bridle estate at Molendinar, where George worked as a storeman at the local Tip Top Bakery for a number of years to keep busy. In 1981 he joined the Gold Coast Council as a horticultural worker in the council's nursery. His eldest son, Richard, set up a Palm Nursery at his property in Molendinar, where George would germinate and grow a range of palms for sale on the Gold Coast.
George and Joyce spent their retirement years at Amity Gardens retirement village, Ashmore.
George Towson left his indelible mark on all of us. He will always be remembered for his compassion…. his self-discipline…. his energy…. his integrity…. and his love of his fellow human beings. George was someone who forged strong and enduring bonds, strong relationships with those around him. And because of that, something real and good persists in all of us.
George Towson died on February 23, 2012 on the Gold Coast, Australia aged 92. He is buried at Allambie Gardens, Nerang.
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Fijian childhood shapes rich life.
Entry By: Richard Towson, Molendinar, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.
Rowena Cavanagh from Levuka provides an interesting history of Towson land in Levuka…
I have attached the two titles to land in Levuka with the Towson name on it so you can see the Towson block in relation to names of owners adjacent.
The Towson property does not seem to be mentioned anywhere in the history proffered by the family so far, but it was bought in 1905 by the Patterson family and remained in it for nearly 100 years. I bought the house from a New Zealand woman who in turn bought it from Edgar Patterson, son of Dora Patterson, matriarch of the family and a descendant of Simpson and Whippy.
The back room of the house is a lot older than the rest of it which appears to have been added after 1905. There was a damaging cyclone at that time so I suspect the original house could have been partially destroyed. It would be interesting to know whether this old section was built by Towson. Save going into Suva and checking titles and records, I have not been able to find any more information.
Elsie Ahsam (Kaad) says
Bula….. yes very interesting reading indeed. My family is from Levuka and I should really one day put together information on them.
Vinaka Elsie
Ruth Johnson Turner says
Thank you for sharing your Dad's life story, growing up as a child one is not always aware of what adults around us accomplish.
Thank you for sharing this information about our family. I did not know so much of this about my grandfather Nat Who never spoke much if his younger childhood .
Nigel Ross (McGowan) says
Absolutely fantastic to read and learn. I have similar photos of the Savusavu Plantation and also of Emily May Towson in my possession.
Ken McGowan, son of Emily Emsell McGowan (née Towson) and Reg McGowan, was my father.
Hey Nigel, Glad you're enjoying the posts. Reg McGowan's brother, Len, was married to my father's sister Millie Gosling – so we have a connection. I went to stay with Reg and Emsell at Waibalabala as a youngster. If you have any other pics I could post please send them to me. Mike.
Paul McGowan says
Hi Nigel and Mike
My grandparents were Bill and Oonah McGowan. I remember Ken well (from Hamilton) and Emsell and Reg (vaguely) from the old days.
Richard Towson (Jnr?) was a boarder at Tenterden Ave (my grandparents place) when he was doing his apprenticeship when I was there.
You'll remember well then the grey (light blue) Morris Minor that Richard kept in immaculate condition right through his apprenticeship as a mechanic 🙂
I do remember the Morris. He kept it running beautifully when serving his apprenticeship at Coster Motors. His favourite car at that time was an MG Midget.
Moses says
I am reading all these beautiful stories of the guys that shaped Fiji. And I know I will never cease to be awed. Thank you Mr Gosling for the opportunity of allowing us in Fiji to delve deep into the lives of the Movers and the SHAPERS.
You're welcome, Moses. There are many more stories to tell once the descendants putting pen to paper. My goal is 100 stories which can then be collated into a book for distribution FOC to every school in Fiji.
Mike Gosling Ed.
Rowena Cavanagh says
My name is Rowena Cavanagh and I am the present owner of 'Nadugu', Levuka, the former home of Reg and Emma Dora Patterson. The latter was descended from the Simpson/Whippy families and bought the property around 1905.
On one of my land titles, there is the name TOWSON across the home plot. I am assuming that at some stage this property originally belonged to the Towson family as the names Gundry, Spowart and Forwood also appear on land adjacent and these are names which appear in Turpins Almanac 1874.
Can anyone enlighten me about this? I am compiling a history of the house and its past owners.
Vinaka,
Bula Richard
Very interesting your Dad's story.
We used to stay at Koronivia and travel in the same bus to school.
Regards to Robert.
Moce Ian
Robert Bruce Towson says
Just found the bio of George Towson (also my father's name). An amazing story of migration from England to Figi. I know some of the family history but had no clue of Towsons in the South Pacific. I can trace my connection back to Gen Nathan Towson for sure and would be interested in hearing from the late George Towson"s survivng family.
Kathie Cullen says
Hi Richard, so interesting to read your posting of our Towson family history and your Dad, dear Uncle George. I was very fond of him. The photo captioned Emily May Harman is actually our great grandmother Clara Susannah Towson, wife of our great grandfather Towson. They were married in Levuka when she was 18. Best wishes, Kathie Cullen (nee Smith)
Hi Kathie, Thank you for the correction. I have updated the caption. Mike Gosling Ed.
Kathie, any information you can give me on the original George Towson and his wife (Clara?) would be appreciated if it is connected with Levuka. Does anyone have a photo of him?
Hi Rowena, the only photo I know of is of George Towson's wife as shown in the article. However I think my cousin Richard is custodian of the family bible and may have other information. I know that our great grandparents were married in Levuka in the 1860s. I think by Otty Cudlip. I'm intrigued by the possible past ownership of your property by George Towson.
Yadra, Kathie,
I am off to Levuka this week but can still be contacted by email rowenacavanagh@ozemail.com.au.
If you contact me I can email you a photo of the title and the house as it was when I bought it and as it is now.
Oh, I forgot, I have been in contact with Richard some time ago and know about the bible. When I return to Queensland I will make a visit to him just in case there is any extra information he may have. I doubt it from what he says but you never know.
JoAnne Aldridge says
Hi Kathie, Richard and Rowena, and any other interested parties. I have just found Uncle George's Obituary and associated historical information on this greatly informative website. I was doing a bit of digging and can confirm yes our great grandparents were married at the home of Otty Cudlip. I have extracts from the Hawksley Family Bible which Mum still has. She confirmed Richard has possession of the Towson Family Bible, so I'm hoping to connect also to confirm a few details. I know we met when I was a child when we came to visit George and Joy mid 1970's.
Hi again, just following up with regard to Clara Susannah and her marriage to G R B Towson, yes according to the Hawksley Family Bible which Jane Sinclair holds (nee Hawksley), this took place on 15 July 1868, at the house of Otty Cudlip, Levuka, by the Rev. William Moore. Their second daughter, Ellen Rosa Towson married Edward John Hawksley on 1 September 1912.
The only entry I have found regarding Nathaniel William Towson, second son of GRB Towson and C S Towson is that of a marriage to Emily May Harman on 6 November 1912.
Michael O'Donnell says
Hi JoAnne
I was intrigued by your reference to the Hawksley Family Bible. I am interested in learning more about the original Edward John Hawksley (1807–1875). As you no doubt know, he was an important figure in colonial NSW history but little has been written about him.
Does the family have any of Edward John Hawksley's papers from his time in NSW between 1838 and the mid 1850s? I would also be keen to get accurate details of his parents' names or details of his grandparents.
Beth Williams says
I was browsing the internet looking up info re my grandmother and read your post. If you are Jane's daughter then I met you at Rod's funeral. We are cousins. Is your mother, Jane, still with us ? I rang the phone number on the Hibiscus coast a few times but thought she must have passed away. Please let me know.
Love from Beth (Williams)
Joanne Aldridge
5:35 PM (2 hours ago)
to Fiji
Hi Beth
Funnily enough I saw your post and was trying to figure out whether we've met. So pleased you made contact and I've checked with Mum, she remembers you and your sister Margaret and brother Kevin. Forgive me but I only vaguely recall our meeting, but super you have emailed me – thank you. Mum has turned 93 and yes is still with us. She still lives in Whangaparaoa, phone no 09424 7937. So we share the same grandmother, Ellen Rosa Townson, and I have done a bit of digging in the Towson family genealogy charts – my other siblings aren't so interested, apart from cousin Kathie Cullen (Elsie's eldest daughter) in Perth. It's hard to get your head around all these relations. Anyway hope to hear from you again soon,
Best regards, JoAnne Aldridge
http://www.prestigephilately.com/auction163/163_full_catalogue.pdf pages 20/21 show letters sent by G.R.B. Towson.(1876)
G.R.B. Towson, solicitor is also referred to in the set up of the Cession paperwork.
How Towson came to be a 'solictor' who knows? Amazing what you can find on Google.
Ray Hayes says
I am revisiting some Williams connections in my family tree, my relative Frank Deacon married Ellen Williams in New South Wales in 1862.
Ellen had a number of siblings, including twins Nathaniel Goldenham Williams and William Edward Williams born 2 Jan 1848 in Sydney.
One of Ellen's nieces Clara Susannah Poole married George Richard Broderip Towson in 1868 at Levuka, and I have read the fascinating article on the Towson family on your site.
Nathaniel Goldenham Williams was a planter in Fiji, married three times, his second wife was Ellen Rosa Towson, had at least two children, and may have died in Fiji.
I wonder if any of your members or contributors may have any information on Nathaniel or his twin brother William Edward?
Ray Hayes
Beth Williams ( Birth Certificate Bertha Therese) says
Hi Wow! just found this post. I am the grand daughter of Ellen Rosa Williams (nee Towson) and Nathaniel Goldenham Williams. My father was Henry George Williams and I grew up in Labasa and Nausori but sadly didn't know either of my grandparents as they died before I was born. Grandma is buried in Levuka and Grandad in Savusavu – at Waiwai plantation I think. Grandma died in Levuka leaving two very small boys – my uncle Bill and my dad – sad really I think Dad was about one and a half and Uncle Bill a couple of years older. I have to stop now as I'm going out soon but can continue if you are interested later. I live in NZ having left Fiji when I was 18. Regards Beth Williams
Hi Beth,
Great to hear from you.
You are welcome to contact me by email if you wish.
rayhayes@bigpond.net.au
Hi Beth, it's JoAnne Aldridge here. I'm not sure if this is where I need to contact you but my mother Jane Hawksley (grand daughter of Susannah Clara Towson) wanted me to contact you and I cannot locate your personal email address. (Perhaps Mike Gosling could you kindly refer this on?)
Please note that Mum and my brother both live on the Hibiscus Coast and share the same address and phone number, so if you call on Rob's number and ask for Jane you'll reach her.
I hope you get this message okay.
Ben L. Towson says
Just saw this article. I am a Towson in GA, USA. We have done DNA testing and having difficulties connecting to other Towson's. Has any othe Towson's had DNA tests? My ancestor is Thomas Towson born approx 1820 in Ireland. We don't know how he got here. Please reply if you have any info. bltowson@friendlycity.net
Proud of this article, hope it's kinfolk!


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