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Title: J McHolm Southhampton to cape 1910
Post by: mlmcholm on Friday 11 September 15 16:59 BST (UK)
Hi. I'm trying to find info regarding James McHolm born 1879 Dumfries. There's nothing after the 1891 Scotland census. I came across this listing on Genes Reunited. Was wondering if anyone could help find out if relates to James. Many thanks
Title: Re: J McHolm Southhampton to cape 1910
Post by: ballydw on Friday 11 September 15 20:46 BST (UK)
Quote from: mlmcholm on Friday 11 September 15 16:59 BST (UK)
Hi. I'm trying to find info regarding James McHolm born 1879 Dumfries. There's nothing after the 1891 Scotland census. I came across this listing on Genes Reunited. Was wondering if anyone could help find out if relates to James. Many thanks
There is a passenger record for a J McHolm -  Ship Saxon, Departure Durban SA arriving 21st August 1909 in Southampton
Title: Re: J McHolm Southhampton to cape 1910
Post by: ballydw on Friday 11 September 15 22:06 BST (UK)
James is on 1901 census surname mistranscribed as McColm. In household of Alexander Milroy . Age 22 Born Scotland Occupation Groom Domestic. Reg District West Derby, South Everton.
ED 26, Piece 3483 Page 34 Household sched 169 :)
Title: Re: J McHolm Southhampton to cape 1910
Post by: keyboard86 on Friday 11 September 15 22:28 BST (UK)
Hi, the only problem with the spelling as McColm is that their is also a James McColm aged 22 b Scotland shown as Private Soldier at Military Camp, Bulford, Wiltshire
Census Ref RG13/1949/39/2
Keyboard86
Title: Re: J McHolm Southhampton to cape 1910
Post by: LisaRobinson87 on Saturday 12 September 15 00:14 BST (UK)
The Above Incoming Ship log also has him down as a police man
Title: Re: J McHolm Southhampton to cape 1910
Post by: ballydw on Saturday 12 September 15 00:32 BST (UK)
In military records there is a Private J McHolm in 2nd Dragoon (Royal Scots Greys) Regiment Household Cavalry Regiment No 6473 this record is a medal record 1914
Title: Re: J McHolm Southhampton to cape 1910
Post by: keyboard86 on Saturday 12 September 15 00:42 BST (UK)
Quote from: ballydw on Saturday 12 September 15 00:32 BST (UK)
In military records there is a Private J McHolm in 2nd Dragoon (Royal Scots Greys) Regiment Household Cavalry Regiment No 6473 this record is a medal record 1914

Hi unfortunately from another source he was a John McHolm DM/6473 D/20961 Private/Corporal Royal Dragoons/Corp of Dragoons
Keyboard86
Title: Re: J McHolm Southhampton to cape 1910
Post by: mlmcholm on Saturday 12 September 15 08:48 BST (UK)
Thanks, the j McHolm in the dragons relates to John, who was brother of James. There is a McHolm family involved with the St George's home for boys in Durban sa. Anyone have any info on this?
Title: Re: J McHolm Southhampton to cape 1910
Post by: mlmcholm on Sunday 13 September 15 21:43 BST (UK)
Thanks everyone. Now I'm totally confused! Found a listing on find my past for a J McHolme born 1878 to natal Durban. Can anyone check this for me please? Have no subscription for that site. Will record have any other info, ie, place of birth etc. thanks
Title: Re: J McHolm Southhampton to cape 1910
Post by: keyboard86 on Sunday 13 September 15 21:52 BST (UK)
Hi the 1910 voyage to Cape was a Clerk, the 1903 voyage to Durban was a Plasterer (along with others in associated trades), in both cases no place of birth shown.

Keyboard86
Title: Re: J McHolm Southhampton to cape 1910
Post by: mlmcholm on Sunday 13 September 15 21:59 BST (UK)
Thanks. Wonder where I go from here?
Title: Re: J McHolm Southhampton to cape 1910
Post by: mlmcholm on Thursday 24 September 15 17:44 BST (UK)
Hi I've found a death for a James McHolm 1944 spouse Jean Orr on www.ancestor.co.za Can anyone do a look up to see if more info is given. My James would be 64/65. Many thanks
Title: Re: J McHolm Southhampton to cape 1910
Post by: mlmcholm on Tuesday 29 September 15 14:59 BST (UK)
Hi. This is getting confusing now! Found an incoming passenger list to Southampton for J McHolm on ancestry.co.uk. Wonder if it's the same one that went to South Africa in 1903. Perhaps he went back in 1910. Can anyone unravel this mystery for me....please! Haven't got subscription for them, is there any other info on this list? Thanks
Title: Re: J McHolm Southhampton to cape 1910
Post by: keyboard86 on Tuesday 29 September 15 17:59 BST (UK)
Hi really feel for you, it must be so frustrating  :) The J Mcholm arriving Southampton from Durban on 21st August 1909 on Vessel Saxon was a Policeman?
Keyboard86
Title: Re: J McHolm Southhampton to cape 1910
Post by: mlmcholm on Tuesday 29 September 15 18:19 BST (UK)
Thanks keyboard86, so much for my theory! Back to the drawing board I think.