I HAVE been researching my family for many years as my father, William West, was born in Falmouth in 1914. He died when I was only two years old.

Having been orphaned at 16, I have had a desire to find out about my roots.

My grandma was Hettie Burton of New Street Cottages and she married William West who died during World War I.

I have lots of information about them and most of my grandmother’s siblings, but still have some missing pieces.

If anyone has any information about Violet Pover nee Burton, (Hettie's sister) or her son Henry Donald Pover who once ran Flushing Post Office I would be very grateful.

I believe Henry married Joyce Popperwell. I have no photos or information about Violet at all and she is my great aunt, so it would be great if anyone could help me in any way.

My address is: 1 Rufford Close, Plymouth PL2 2SE, e:mail is judawest@hotmail.co.uk or telephone 01752361502.

J West