Alexander Howie DONALD, born Troon SCT 1902-1991

[g forgeron]

I'm looking for information on the death of Alexander Howie Donald, son of Thomas & Fanny Donald nee Howie, born December 1903 in Troon Scotland. He lived in 70 Kana Street in 1977, I wrote to that address but got no reply.

I would also like to know when he went to New Zealand, I believe it was under a scheme called "The Harvesters", but that is just hearsay

All I know is that he was a bachelor and I think he worked in a meat processing plant at one time.

[GLC]

Death
NZBDM
1991/46454   Donald, Alexander Howie  b. 22 December 1902

[Thamesite2017]

That is his address in 1978 Electoral roll..no other person by same surname at the address, he is a caretaker
Bye
Althea

**Name was still on the 1981 Roll**

[Thamesite2017]

1963 address is just Mataura, a custodian
Bye
Althea

You can check the years at ancestry at the free index
He appears 1938 at Takanini(Auckland) as a stable hand

Bye
Althea

[kiwihalfpint]

Death
NZBDM
1991/46454   Donald, Alexander Howie  b. 22 December 1902

Buried at Alexandra Cemetery


Cheers
KHP

[spades]

Hi g forgereon,

I'm intrigued by your reference to a possible immigration scheme known as 'The Harvesters'. I've not heard of a scheme of that name.

You might find this site of some help. This particular link takes you to a page discussing immigration between 1945-75 but I's only taking a punt with Donald's arrival date. Other pages in the series may also be of value.
http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/history-of-immigration/14

When was he last known to be in Scotland?

Have you tried FindmyPast for passenger lists?

Spades

[Janette]

Hello,

FindMyPast has an Alex Donald year of birth 1904 leaving Southampton for Auckland NZ in 1924

Cheers Janette

[Janette]

Hi,
Could he have travelled with other family members?
There is a Mr W and Mrs Donald on the same journey

Cheers Janette

[spades]

Hi Janette,

Can you tell us the name of the ship, please?

Spades