finding my Grandfather

[brian1943]

Hi
I am trying to trace my Great Grandfather without much success
he was a Dempsey and from Northern Island
he arrived from what we can work out in South Africa late 1800,s to early 1900,s
He ran a post-cart between Durban and Pietermaritburg and then started a boxing gym
any help would be appreciated
Thxs
Brian Dempsey

[ballydw]

What is your ggrandfathers full name, date of birth , Where he lived in Ireland ,  :)if you know

[brian1943]

I am afraid I have no History as in those days coming to South Africa did not require SA registration

[aghadowey]

Do you at least know his name and approx. year of birth?

[Rena]

The South African NAAIRS website might have him in their online databases.   Unfortunately it's not working for me tonight so I can't give you any indication of what "Dempsey" records there are.

The Death notice usually gives "Birthplace of Deceased" and "Parents of Deceased".

http://www.national.archives.gov.za/naairsdb.htm

Good luck.

[silvery]

Perhaps you could start with your grandfather then?    If you had his marriage certificate it would give his father's name and occupation.   
What is your grandfather's name etc? 

[brian1943]

To all who kindly assisted thank you

I will try and contact other members of my family (again !!) and try and get some more info from them and also that SA web site as well
I will post again
Once again thanks all
Brian Dempsey

[aghadowey]

Once you get a few more details (a name would be a good start) do let us know. I 'collect' Dempseys from Ulster and might even have misplaced your ancestor in my files 

[brian1943]

Hi All
further to my post today my Grandfather
had 2 sons Brian and Dennis
Brian was apparently killed on a Bicycle in Durban Berea road 1930,s
Thanks
Brian Dempsey