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Title: William Ridley M.I.C.E. early 1800's
Post by: Catherine Wait on Monday 18 December 17 17:44 GMT (UK)

Hi, I am trying to find out any information about the above William Ridley. In March 1876 he arrives in South Africa as the chief engineer on the Natal Government Railway between Durban and Pietermaritzburg.  He is discribed as William Ridley M.I.C.E. having had experience in buildings railways in India, Spain, USA and Mauritius.  Any info would be great.

Thanks
Catherine

Title: Re: William Ridley M.I.C.E. early 1800's
Post by: ShaunJ on Monday 18 December 17 18:09 GMT (UK)

Obituary

http://www.icevirtuallibrary.com/doi/abs/10.1680/imotp.1917.15799

Title: Re: William Ridley M.I.C.E. early 1800's
Post by: Catherine Wait on Monday 18 December 17 18:22 GMT (UK)

Thanks for that, definitely the right person, just a lot younger than I had expected !!

Thanks so much
Catherine