Alfred Brundrit Siddeley

[Brie]

Alfred was born in Liverpool in 1867. His birth registration has an extra t on the Brundrit so I expect records could have either spelling. He is at home in 1871 and away at school but in England in 1881. I haven't found him in 1891. He died in Cape Town on 28th October 1892. Probate was granted to his sisters back in the UK in 1903.

I was wondering if anyone was able to tell me what he was doing in South Africa?

Thank you
Brie

PS I forgot to say he is interred in Maitland Cemetery, Cape Town

[Milliepede]

Do you have an occupation for him?  That might give some clue.

He would be on a passenger list from the UK to SA at some point.

[BumbleB]

Have you obtained a copy of his Will - that might give an indication of occupation?

[Brie]

Thanks for your reply Millipede,

I have absolutely no indication of what he would be doing. His family were mainly shopkeepers. I wondered Army or Civil Service?

Brie

[Brie]

Good idea Bumble B - I will get on to it

Brie

[BumbleB]

GRO - £1.50 

https://www.gov.uk/search-will-probate

[Brie]

Thank-you

[TreeSpirit]

I suspect that this is his "Death Notice" under the name "Alfred Sidley":
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSQ8-W9WX-5?i=10

[Brie]

Thank-you Treespirit,

So perhaps he worked in an hotel. I wonder if he had wanderlust. His father was a very successful clothier and as the only son one would have expected him to follow in his footsteps. If only they were still around to ask.......

Brie