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South Africa / Re: Olsen Family
« on: Wednesday 25 December 19 19:15 GMT (UK) »
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South Africa / Olsen Family
« on: Wednesday 25 December 19 18:22 GMT (UK) »
Looking for any information on the Olsen Family that lived in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Mikael Olsen (b. 1883 in Norway d. 1937 in Durban) married Florence Beatrice Durrant (father Lewis Durrant and Mother Sarah). We know that Mikael had a sister and a brother but unsure of their names and relations. Mikael's father was Ole Isaksen. 
Any information on Mikael and his family from Norway will be appreciated.
Any information on Mikael and his family from Norway will be appreciated.
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South Africa / van Biljon Family
« on: Wednesday 25 December 19 17:22 GMT (UK) »
Looking for any information on Andries Stephanus van Biljon (born 1899, possibly in bloemfontein). He was married to Catharina Petronella Nel (b. 2 March 1910 d. 12 October 1987). They had 3 children: Willem Jacobus van Biljon, Katrina Petronella van Biljon and Andries van Biljon. The family lived in Bloemfontein for a short period.
Catharina Petronella van Biljon (nee Nel) then married James Motley, following her divorce or the death of Andries (not sure about what happened).
Catharina Petronella van Biljon (nee Nel) then married James Motley, following her divorce or the death of Andries (not sure about what happened).
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South Africa / Re: Shelton Family South Africa
« on: Thursday 30 March 17 21:40 BST (UK) »
Hi,
Thanks for you reply. James Ernest Shelton was my great grandfather. I would be interested in the particulars of the case and what transpired between the two men as James's sister was married to William Alfred Beeby.
Thanking you,
Regards
Claire
Thanks for you reply. James Ernest Shelton was my great grandfather. I would be interested in the particulars of the case and what transpired between the two men as James's sister was married to William Alfred Beeby.
Thanking you,
Regards
Claire
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South Africa / Re: Shelton/Bishop
« on: Sunday 12 June 16 11:06 BST (UK) »
Hello Michelle,
I have been researching the Shelton family for years and have experienced similar difficulties. My gran was born a Shelton. Her father was James Ernest Shelton (1903 - 1979). His father was James Shelton born in 1879 or 1883 in Fort Beaufort/Beaufort West. He died in 1908 in Pretoria.
The problem comes in identifying his parents who are recorded as James Shelton and Agnes (?). I have never found an Agnes that was correct. My speculation is that his parents were James Shelton and Catherine Bishop of Bedford in Beaufort West. I cannot however find a birth certificate.
Do you know any family stories of your grandmother's family? Perhaps an uncle James or any other siblings.
Regards,
Claire
I have been researching the Shelton family for years and have experienced similar difficulties. My gran was born a Shelton. Her father was James Ernest Shelton (1903 - 1979). His father was James Shelton born in 1879 or 1883 in Fort Beaufort/Beaufort West. He died in 1908 in Pretoria.
The problem comes in identifying his parents who are recorded as James Shelton and Agnes (?). I have never found an Agnes that was correct. My speculation is that his parents were James Shelton and Catherine Bishop of Bedford in Beaufort West. I cannot however find a birth certificate.
Do you know any family stories of your grandmother's family? Perhaps an uncle James or any other siblings.
Regards,
Claire
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South Africa / Daly Family - Tarkastad/Cradock
« on: Monday 07 December 15 18:00 GMT (UK) »
Looking for any information about the Daly family that living in Cradock in the 1870s. Parents Robert Daly (unsure of his parents) and Elizabeth Johanna Troskie. Think Robert's parents could have been William Daly (from Irenland) and Ann Burrell
Children: Albert James Daly (born 1884)
Violet Mary Daly (my great great grandmother)
Robert Richard Daly (born born 1876)
Mary Lilly Daly (born 1877)
Mary Rosanna Daly (born 1879)
Clement Robert Daly (born 1882)
Any information on these individuals would be appreciated.
Children: Albert James Daly (born 1884)
Violet Mary Daly (my great great grandmother)
Robert Richard Daly (born born 1876)
Mary Lilly Daly (born 1877)
Mary Rosanna Daly (born 1879)
Clement Robert Daly (born 1882)
Any information on these individuals would be appreciated.
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South Africa / Shelton Family - Beaufort West
« on: Monday 07 December 15 17:51 GMT (UK) »
Desperately searching for any information on a James (we think) Shelton and Agnes (maiden name unknown) - parents of James Shelton (born 1879/1883) in Beaufort West. James Shelton married Elizabeth Katrine (Katherine) Francis. 
Absolutely nothing to find on James Shelton and Agnes (?) and where they came from.
Also seeking information on parents of Elizabeth Francis - Thomas Francis and Elizabeth (?). I think Thomas Francis's parents may have been Frederick Francis and Catherine Forbes.
Any information appreciated.
Thank you.
Absolutely nothing to find on James Shelton and Agnes (?) and where they came from.
Also seeking information on parents of Elizabeth Francis - Thomas Francis and Elizabeth (?). I think Thomas Francis's parents may have been Frederick Francis and Catherine Forbes.
Any information appreciated.
Thank you.
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South Africa / Holmes/Vigne Family - based in Umtali, Zimbabwe
« on: Sunday 11 October 15 10:10 BST (UK) »
Looking for any information regarding a Sydney Vigne Holmes (born 1901 in South Africa). Parents possibly Sydney Smith Holmes and Mary Vigne. Wife unknown. Children: Yvonne Vigne Holmes, St John Holmes, Susan Holmes and Shirley Holmes. 2 children - names unknown.
The family lived in Umtail, Zimbabwe.
The family lived in Umtail, Zimbabwe.
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South Africa / Runkel and Wilson Family
« on: Tuesday 11 March 14 20:02 GMT (UK) »
Looking for information regarding the Runkel family in South Africa:
Frederick Runkel has the following children with Alida Ronnenburg (born 1894 in Rotterdam, Netherlands)
- Lincoln Runkel
- Norman Runkel
- Eric Runkel
-Kenneth Runkel
- Thomas Ronnenburg
- Frederick Runkel
-Hazel Runkel
-Mavis Runkel
Also regarding the parents of Christopher Arthur David Wilson and Violet Wilson (family was in Benoni)
Frederick Runkel has the following children with Alida Ronnenburg (born 1894 in Rotterdam, Netherlands)
- Lincoln Runkel
- Norman Runkel
- Eric Runkel
-Kenneth Runkel
- Thomas Ronnenburg
- Frederick Runkel
-Hazel Runkel
-Mavis Runkel
Also regarding the parents of Christopher Arthur David Wilson and Violet Wilson (family was in Benoni)