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tulipoo
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James Fowler was born in Aberdeen, Scotland in 1855. His parents were Alexander Fowler and Mary Sim. At some stage he migrated to South Africe and it is possible he may have worked for DeBeers. He died in 1892 aged 37 and is buried in J'burg. I don't know when he went to SA or if he was married. Is is possible to search for a grave site and death cert. Grateful for any help. Ian Fowler
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Danchaslyn
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Hello Tulipoo
Have you tried checking shipping lists out of Scotland, to South Africa? 
They should soon turn up James Fowler's migration details and may even given his occupation and intended place of residence in South Africa. 
You could also search through the N.A.A.I.R.S. site, particularly in the Transvaal section for a Death Notice and maybe a marriage. 
Do you know why he died at such a young age? 
Cheers
Danchaslyn
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MOE, Norway, Swaziland, and Zululand, South Africa JORGENSON, Hole, Ringerike, Buskurud, Norway AITKEN, Scotland, England, India, Island of St Helena, South Africa LOBB, India and London WALSH, India and England SHORT, Yorkshire, England, Island of St Helena BATEMAN, Island of St Helena, U.S.A. YUILL, U.S.A. FIRTH, Yorkshire, Engand LIPTROT, various counties of England SMITH, various counties of England LYNCH, Yorkshire, England, Rhodesia and South Africa
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tulipoo
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Thanks Danchaslyn, How do I get into the site you referred to please. Ian
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tulipoo
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Found it - thanks for your help. Ian
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Danchaslyn
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Hi Ian
Don't be put off, as sometimes the NAAIRS site loads, and sometimes it doesn't! 
Also, if you can't fathom some of the terms, i.e. MCSE = Death Notice, or the areas referred to, please don't hesitate to ask. 
I would think to that de Beers Human Resources Dept of their HQ in Johannesburg might be able to help you?
Happy searching
Cheers
Danchaslyn

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MOE, Norway, Swaziland, and Zululand, South Africa JORGENSON, Hole, Ringerike, Buskurud, Norway AITKEN, Scotland, England, India, Island of St Helena, South Africa LOBB, India and London WALSH, India and England SHORT, Yorkshire, England, Island of St Helena BATEMAN, Island of St Helena, U.S.A. YUILL, U.S.A. FIRTH, Yorkshire, Engand LIPTROT, various counties of England SMITH, various counties of England LYNCH, Yorkshire, England, Rhodesia and South Africa
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