Hi Brian,
Knowing their last 'live sightings' would have been a useful to narrow things down
! Sydney died 1956 , probably in East London, South Africa - see below:.
1895: For reference:
Born Prestwich, Manchester, England 1895 - Registered
Jun Qtr as AARONSON
1917: For extra reference:
His marriage, listed under 'Aronson' and 'Astor' to Laura R M F Sampson (B 1899 Lambeth, d 1968 Poole, Dorset) was in Leeds.
Is this the only place you have come across him listed as 'Astor'?Issue: For extra reference:
Ronald, b 1918 Croydon, Surrey (m 1951)
Elmore b 1921 Cuba
Dolores "Lola", b 1928 Mexico
The two sons: have you seen their marriage certs, a possible witness who may be the sister?
The mother: Have you searched for a will or an obituary?1949: I see, Sydney ARONSON 53, Company Director, with Laura 49 and Dolores 20 all arriving back in the UK in May 1949, with their 'Country of future intended residence' listed as "other parts of the British Empire'. They had embarked in Capetown, SA.
This is the most recent sighting I can find of Dolores, single. Do you have a later one?1950: I see, Sydney ARONSON 55, Company Director arriving back in the UK in Oct 1950, with his 'Country of future intended residence' listed as "other parts of the British Empire'. He had embarked in East London, South Africa.
He returned to SA in December 1950 and this manifest declared he was a Company Director of:
Anglo African Shipping Co(SA) Ltd, Stone House, Bishopsgate London.1954: I see, In April, Mr S ARONSON 56, Director, departed London England bound for East Cape, SA. His 'Country of future intended residence' listed as South Africa.
So far, all evidence points to South Africa as being the place to look for him and Dolores.
National Archives of South Africa (NASA), NAAIRS Search:
http://www.national.archsrch.gov.za/sm300cv/smws/sm300dl?20170510141435E14B7069Search 'Aronson' in the KAB database.Record #8 is:1956: ARONSON, SYDNEY. ESTATE PAPERS.
Source: MOOC
Vol Nr: 6/9/24059
Reference: 3876/56
Description: ARONSON, SYDNEY. ESTATE PAPERS.
Begin & End Date 1956
Google Books Search: Aronson 1956 Africa:http://www.rootschat.com/links/01k2z/ East London Hebrew Congregation: one hundred year history 1898-1998Sydney Aronson, born 16/4/1895, died 5/7/1956
East London, refers to the African location. This
'East London Hebrew Congregation' is probably where you should look for Dolores also? Google Search the name - they have a facebook page, among other links.
Also, the book, also seen here with some images including one of the Index, which lists Marriages 1932-1998, as well as burial records - so getting a look at the book may be helpful.
http://www.rootschat.com/links/01k30/ Perhaps asking for the mods to move this post to Rootschat 'South Africa' boardd - or if you post a new topic there, ensure there is a link back to this one to avoid duplication of effort.
Cheers
AMBLY
