William Nathaniel Boxall 1877 birth

[1000xlch]

Hi All

Cannot seem to find William Nathaniel Boxall born circa 1877 somewhere in England and died in Cape Town South Africa in 1930 aged 53.  His occupation was a Coppersmith.  I suspect the Boxalls come from Surrey/ Sussex sort of direction.  Any help appreciated.

Thanks

John Rowley

[jorose]

There is, on Freebmd, a Willie Nathaniel Boxall b. June 1883 in Kensington district.  Possibly he lied about his age - do you know when he went to South Africa?   He would have been just sixteen when the Boer War started, but boys who are tall for their age have been lying about same since the beginning of time.    Circa 1877 would have made him a nice 19/20 if he wanted to sign up.

[1000xlch]

Thanks Jorose

Had not thought of later.  I just found the info today re his age when he died in 1930.  I cannot find anybody in the 1881 so it could be him, will have to check it out.

Many thanks

John Rowley