South Wales Evening Post

[Vasquez109]

Hi,

Does anyone have any idea if the Evening Post is searchable for Birth/Marriage/Death notices? Or is it a case of trawling through the microfilms at the Civic Centre for an unknown date in a known year?!?

Thanks.

[bernard_lewis]

Pretty certain it is not indexed. The Cambrian is, though only up to about 1900 I think.

So likely to be a trawl, I'm afraid unless you are talking about the last few(?) years when deaths may show up on a Google search - look at the thisissouthwales website though I assume you are looking way back so no joy probable.

Bernard

[Vasquez109]

Hi Bernard.

I want to do a few things, the death of my great grandfather in 1958 and his wife in 1963. Also, my grandfather was mentioned in despatches at some point during North Africa for giving a blood transfusion under enemy fire (we think). Can't find anything with a search of the London Gazette, so wondered if it would have made the Evening Post maybe 1941-3 ish?

David.

[bevbee]

At least you have the years for the deaths although searching a whole year is not good for the eyes or neck -  but you're younger than me it might not be as bad. 

If there's a possibility the deaths were in the Western Mail you can search the death index reels at the library first.

The other search would be difficult if you have a three year span though. 

[welshjo]

I think i remember reading about some regimental war diaries being available online. If you know his regiment you could try a google search or the national archives. Would think an act like that would get a mention. May help you narrow down date for a newspaper search.

[Romilly]

Hi Bernard.
I want to do a few things, the death of my great grandfather in 1958 and his wife in 1963. Also, my grandfather was mentioned in despatches at some point during North Africa for giving a blood transfusion under enemy fire (we think). Can't find anything with a search of the London Gazette, so wondered if it would have made the Evening Post maybe 1941-3 ish?
David.

Hi David,

Another route would be to obtain your Grandfather's Army Service Record, - if he was Army that is? (That would show why he was mentioned in despatches).

See:

http://www.rootschat.com/links/0pqv/

Romilly.

[bernard_lewis]

As far as I know the only war diaries that are online are World War I rather than II.

Service record is a good suggestion. If you know his army/medical unit does it have a published history? Might mention a MID. 

Other than that it may well be a hard slog through the films. As Bev said, can be done but hard work for a three year run with no guarantee of success.

Bernard

[Romilly]

Hi Again David,

Another place you could try is the British Newspaper Archives.

They were previously held at Collingdale in North London, but have now been digitalised. Its a 'pay to view' Site, but if you register you get some free Look-ups. I'm not sure what dates it covers, - but might be worth a try?

See:

http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/

Romilly.

[Vasquez109]

At least you have the years for the deaths although searching a whole year is not good for the eyes or neck -  but you're younger than me it might not be as bad. 

Its those stools that are the problem. Id rather sit on nettles on top of rocks!