Claim: Arthur Searcy was Chief Inspector of Police, went to Pulteney Street School and married Emily Louisa Payne.
Evidence: He married Emily Louisa Payne (1855–1932), on 2 December 1871 at the residence of J. Kither of Norwood. Arthur Searcy went to Pulteney Street School in Adelaide and was also educated by Dr. Sweatman in Port Lincoln. William Searcy was Chief Inspector of Police in South Australia.