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South Africa / Thiele - East London
« on: Saturday 23 May 09 15:06 BST (UK) »
I am trying find more information on my great grandfather on my moms side. He was William August Charles Thiele born 21 Sep 1876. He married a Maria Magdalene. Their children were Doris Olive Ethel [my gran] Millie and Dennis.
I have little info on him other than a baptism certificate for my gran that states she was baptised in East London in 1908. I was told recently that he was born on a German ship coming to South Africa and hence he was considered to be a German. I have tried to find a ship for that year but without success. This info would help me to locate his parents.
Can anyone help me please?
Many thanks
Donovan
I have little info on him other than a baptism certificate for my gran that states she was baptised in East London in 1908. I was told recently that he was born on a German ship coming to South Africa and hence he was considered to be a German. I have tried to find a ship for that year but without success. This info would help me to locate his parents.
Can anyone help me please?
Many thanks
Donovan