According to the ‘Overland Ceylon Observer and and Fortnightly Summary of Intelligence (No. 2 Vol. XX. New Series)’, Mr. Churchward and his wife arrived in Ceylon from England.
This followed their wedding in London on the 18th of December 1971.
They arrived on the P and O Dehli from England.
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I have been told over the years that James Churchward was the Vice-President of the Atlantean Research Society founded by Dr. A. E. Strath-Gordon (1873-1952). The Society was formed in 1928 in East Orange, New Jersey (coincidentally where my grandfather, Alexander James Churchward [1872-1933] was living.)
Letterhead of the ARS
A new website about Strath-Gordon is being created by his great-grandson, Christopher Volpe at http://strathgordon.worpress.com/ where his association as a field operative with British Intelligence is discussed, as well as his exciting life as a
spiritualist, researcher, author, and public lecturer on esoteric and paranormal subjects including Atlantis, the pyramids, self-reliance, comparative mythology, Native American medicine and shamanism, extra sensory perception (ESP), and the “reunion” of science and religion.
I am interested in any further information about the Atlantean Research Society (ARS) that may provide dates and venues where the ARS held meetings or lectures, elected members to office, or had a group picnic. In James’ scrapbooks there are no mentions of the Atlantean Research Society, no copies of letters from/to Strath-Gordon, or anything to indicate that it was my great-grandfather as opposed to my grandfather that was a member of the organization. (My grandfather’s name has been spelled James Alexander and Alexander James in different places.)
Another question to answer would be: if the society was created in 1928 (as mentioned in numerous places on the WWW,) why would the letterhead read “1906” ?
Any amplifying information would be greatly appreciated and add to the story and understanding of both men and their theories.
Have a great day.
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With regards to James Churchward, that is an interesting question.
On the first page of the 1927 hand-drawn book, “Books of The Golden Age,” it reads:
Presentation
This manuscript was written and illustrated for my nephew and adopted son:
Howard William Keresey
who has been my companion and chum, since he was a babe creeping across the room sidewise like a crab going to Ireland 22 years ago. Written and given to him as a mark of appreciation of his consistent goodness through all these years. A boy with little faults but without a vice.
With love and affection I present this to him.
(signed)
JChurchward
12th July 1927
Howard was the son of Harriet Haier, the daughter of Caroline Haier. Harriet’s sisters were Pauline, Minnie, and Louise.
In 1906, Pauline purchased a multi-family home in Mount Vernon.
Census documents indicate that James Churchward also resided at the same address from 1907 to 1916.
In 1916, Louise H. Churchward purchased seven-plus acres on Lake Wononskopomuc in Lakeville, Connecticut.
As the result of a patent infringement settlement, James collected a great deal of cash.
The 1920 census indicates that Harriet and her son Howard were living in Lakeville with Louise and James Churchward.
In 1922, Louise H. Churchward purchased an additional property in Mount Vernon where they continued to live.
Notice that on James’ tombstone (Kensico, Valhalla, NY), in addition to wife, Louise, there was also place for Louise’s mother Caroline as well as sister Harriet (Howard’s mother.)
These are the things that I learned from my research. Late last year, I availed myself of the opportunity to purchase some of Mr. Keresey’s personal effects that included correspondence and photographs. I have learned a great deal more about him and my great-grandfather that I plan to pass along.
Have a great day.
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