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Title: Winifred Willis
Post by: aidansrest on Saturday 26 August 17 11:40 BST (UK)

Hi

Looking for any information re Winifred Willis, born in 1904 in Natal, South Africa, daughter of a Thomas Willis, who was of Irish origin.

Winifred married an Englishman, Thomas Young Bryce in Natal on the 24th September 1927, and died in South Africa in 1966, after she and Thomas had divorced.

I have evidence of her marriage and also her death, (from her will and estate), but know nothing of her parents or siblings (if any).

Could anyone trace her birth/baptism, or any other siblings/ parent's marriage?

Thanks and here's hoping!

Sue

Title: Re: Winifred Willis
Post by: Nookie on Thursday 31 August 17 16:37 BST (UK)

Hi - do you know the name of Thomas' wife?  I found an estate file for a Thomas John, but he did not have a daughter Winifred.

Title: Re: Winifred Willis
Post by: pampoen on Friday 01 September 17 10:13 BST (UK)

I found these Willis names who migrated to South Africa http://search.findmypast.com.au/results/world-records/passenger-lists-leaving-uk-1890-1960?firstname=thomas&firstname_variants=true&lastname=willis&destinationcountry=south%20africa

Title: Re: Winifred Willis
Post by: 3sillydogs on Sunday 24 September 17 15:13 BST (UK)

Not sure if you have this, the link to the marriage cert for Winifred

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-DHF4-D8W?i=2041&cc=2063749

Just a question: did you get the Death Notice for Winifred with her Estate, usually if filled in it will list parents??

Title: Re: Winifred Willis
Post by: aidansrest on Saturday 20 January 18 10:43 GMT (UK)

Hi

Sorry for the very late reply guys! Please accept my sincere apologies!

I have drawn a blank unfortunately, with Winifred, but thanks for everyones help!

Sue