Effie Mary Veitch
(1900 - 1996)

Effie was born at Caister, Norfolk in 1900. Her father spoke with a Scottish accent and when Effie's birth was registered there was a misunderstanding with the Norfolk registrar. He misheard the name Effie and recorded Effa instead (sounded like "Eff-ay"). It was something that troubled my Granny throughout her life. When she heard I was visiting St. Catherines House to research family records she asked if it was possible to put her Birth record straight! - she somehow felt her name had always been 'wrong'.

Effie's 'incorrect' Birth Registration from October 1900

Practically all the information on this Website is thanks to my grandmother Effie, her good memory and her care to save and pass on momentos.