Emigrants to Argentina

[C P Rayson]

Hi everyone

Does anyone know of any passenger lists or other sources of information for emigrants UK to Argentina late 1870's

The Rayson family I am looking for went to Argentina to build the railways there, any help much appreciated

TIA

Lacie

[adrian49]

saw your posting on Rootschat.

I am also looking for information on my family (Barclay) to emigrated from Ayr Scotland to Argentina at the same time to build the railways.

Was wondering if you found any useful sources of information.

Adrian

[C P Rayson]

Hi Adrian

Sorry to say I've found absolutely nothing but I am in touch with the Argentinian branch of the Rayson clan. All I need now is to learn Spanish or should that be Portugese

Sorry I am unable to help

Happy hunting

Chris

[adrian49]

Chris

We seem to be in a similar position. I too have made contact with the Argentina branch of my family. Luckily they speak English.

I know my family worked for the Central Argentine Railway. I have found out that the Society for Irish Latin American Studies www.irishargentine.org have a database of British & Irish employees of the Central Argentine Railway from 1870-1961. Unfortunately I have to join the society to get access. Once I have access, I will check for Rayson's and let you know what I find.

Adrian

[C P Rayson]

Hi Adrian

Many thanks for your kind offer, I look forward to our joint success

Regards

Chris

[AMBLY]

Hi Chris

They speak Spanish in Argentina  (Portuguese in Brazil !) 

Have you seen this webpage:
http://www.comp.lancs.ac.uk/computing/users/paul/rayson.html
Has a posting from an  Argentinian RAYSON descendant written in perfect English 

Cheers
AMBLY

[adrian49]

Hi Chris

Have now gained access to the database of British & Irish employees of the Central Argentine Railway from 1870-1961.

Unfortunately no sign of a Rayson or a Barclay.

I'll keep searching and let you know if I find anything.

Adrian

[C P Rayson]

Hi Adrian

Many thanks for looking, hopefully we will make the break through one day<G>

Happy hunting

Chris

[walkerpete]

I've found the following site very useful

homepage.ntlworld.com/jnth/index.htm

Pete