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Emigrated to South Africa

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David

David Report 12 Dec 2003 10:08

Can anyone tell me how to go about finding South African genealogy information? My g/uncle Benjamin Clayton b 1877 in St Helens, Lancs emigrated to SA in the late 1890's. How can I find him? Many thanks for any help anyone can give Christel

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Unknown Report 12 Dec 2003 11:51

Hi CHristel, These two site have lots of links and advice. Hope it helps. Regards Margaret http://www.genealogy(.)co.za/downloads.html http://www.homepages.paradise(.)net.nz/golden/researching_in_south_africa.htm

David

David Report 14 Dec 2003 09:30

Hi Margaret Many thanks for that. You did say there were two sites, what was the other one? Thanks again Christel

Lindy

Lindy Report 14 Dec 2003 11:16

Hi Christal, I had a quick look in the archives and found the following documents: 1)Clayton Leslie Charles Benjamin Estate Papers 1946 2)Clayton Benjamin (1949) surviving spouse Johanna Maria (born Francis) 3)Benjamin Frederick Clayton: courtcase 1935 I have found the best sites to be: www(.)national(.)archives(.) gov(.)za www(.)cyndislist(.)com Remove brackets Happy Hunting Lindy

nic87

nic87 Report 16 Dec 2003 22:41

i've found some ancestors that emigrated to South Africa, and have looked them up on the websites above, and have found their gravestones and a document about a photo of 2 of the ancestors. How do i go about finding these pictures please?? Also, are there any records of the names of people on boats taking people that are emigrating?? I'd love to find out just how many people in my family went to S. Africa!! Thanks very much, Nicola

Lindy

Lindy Report 17 Dec 2003 12:07

Nicole, I have tried to post the email address to contact but am unable to please email me. Lindy

nic87

nic87 Report 17 Dec 2003 19:04

Hi Lindzay, I've emailed you, but just thought i'd let you konw on here incase you don't receive it!! Thanks, Nicola

David

David Report 18 Dec 2003 08:15

Many thanks to you all for your help, I shall now have a look at these sites! Have a great Christmas Christel