George Lindsay Neilson b.1874 d?1947 ***COMPLETED***

[Chiad Fhear]

Hi there RootsChatters

A Granduncle of mine, George Lindsay Neilson, was born in Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland on 23 December 1874 son of Dr James Neilson (1840-1886) and Marjory Reekie (1837-1918).

I have this much information for him:
1881 Census Residing at High Street, Blairgowrie, Perthshire - Scholar
1891 Census Residing at High Street, Blairgowrie, Perthshire - a grocer's assistant

There is no record, that I can find, of George in the 1901 Census or Registers of Death Registers in Scotland, however, a 90-year-old 2nd cousin, descended from his oldest brother Alexander recalls one of the "Neilson boys" emigrating and possibly dying in South Africa.  She couldn't recall his name.

I have noted a 1947 death on Ancestry for a George Lindsay Neilson in Transvaal Province, South Africa and wonder if this could be the connection?

I'm hoping someone out there can help me here.

Stay Safe and best regards

Chiad Fhear

[BumbleB]

Try Family Search.  Images available for death, marriage and a child's baptism.  You may have to register, but it's free, to see the images.

https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/location/1927115?region=South%20Africa

[Chiad Fhear]

Thanks BumbleB

Had a look through all of the headings but can't find anything to confirm it's "my" George.

Appreciate your response nevertheless.

Stay Safe

Chiad Fhear

[TreeSpirit]

The following 1947 probate file should clarify George's background:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS3W-46WQ
(NB ignore the index at the bottom of the page as it seems that the transcription is a bit funny)

Update: His daughter seems to have grandmother's name as her second name ....

[Chiad Fhear]

Thanks TreeSpirit

Great find. Jessie and Marjory just complete the demolishing of George's wall for me.

I've managed to trace his brother Thomas to South Africa as well so bonus points all round this morning!

Stay safe

Regards

Chiad Fhear

[Chiad Fhear]

And the results ...

GEORGE LINDSAY NEILSON, b. 23 Dec 1874 in High Street, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, and died 13 Sep 1947 in Vlaklaagte, Christiana, Christiana District, North West Province, South Africa.  He married MARIE ELIZABETH VAN HASSELT 08 Dec 1920 in Kimberley, North West Province, South Africa.  She was born Abt. 1886, and died 1975 in South Africa.

Notes for GEORGE LINDSAY NEILSON:
1881 Census Residing at High Street, Blairgowrie, Perthshire - Scholar
1891 Census Residing at High Street, Blairgowrie, Perthshire

Sailed from England to South Africa on 18 August 1900 on board the S.S. "Carisbrooke Castle" (Union-Castle Mail Steamship Company Ltd)

More About GEORGE LINDSAY NEILSON:
Cause of Death: Sudden Death; Coronary Thrombosis
Occupation: Bet. 1891 - 1947, Grocer's Assistant; Baker; Farmer and General Merchant

More About MARIE ELIZABETH VAN HASSELT:
Occupation: Dec 1920, Nurse

Marriage Notes for GEORGE NEILSON and MARIE VAN HASSELT:
Marie was a widow - previous married name Chein
   
Children of GEORGE NEILSON and MARIE VAN HASSELT are:
i.   GEORGE LINDSAY NEILSON, b. 16 Feb 1923, South Africa.

More About GEORGE LINDSAY NEILSON:
Baptism: 23 Sep 1923, Parish of Kimberley, Kinberley, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

ii.   JESSIE MARJORY NEILSON, b. Aft. 1923, South Africa; m. DESMOND HERBERT STRATHEARNE PATTERSON; b. 09 Dec 1917.

Another book closes

Stay safe

Regards

Chiad Fhear