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Title: Harrismith Cemetry
Post by: Valley on Monday 12 February 07 16:24 GMT (UK)
Hi
My G Grandfather is burried at Harrismith he died in 1904 and was with the Army Dragoon Guards. I have an old photo of his grave and wondered if anyone was near to please take me another photograph of this grave in 2007  this would be very much appreciated.
Thanks Val
Title: Re: Harrismith Cemetry
Post by: sgtvic on Thursday 25 June 09 21:27 BST (UK)
Hello Val,
Did you have any luck with somebody taking your photo at Harrismith/
I also have somebody buried there 1901.
We could share some costs.
Thanks - Bruce from Canada
Title: Re: Harrismith Cemetry
Post by: DelvaP on Saturday 04 July 09 17:55 BST (UK)
I don't think u are going to get someone who will be prepared to take these photos.   in South Africa we cannot risk going into a cemetery unless u are part of  a small army!!
this morning my husband had a funeral and the son of the person being buried brought his ,45!!!
the grass is just about shoulder high and thieves and rapists hideout there.
here in Bloemfontein we have had quite a number of attacks and that mainly on the elderly.
Delva
Title: Re: Harrismith Cemetry
Post by: sgtvic on Saturday 04 July 09 20:05 BST (UK)
Hello there,
Thank you for your valued opinion.
Just another gap in the family history.
Thanks - Bruce from Canada
Title: Re: Harrismith Cemetry
Post by: DelvaP on Sunday 09 August 09 17:23 BST (UK)
Hi there
I came across the following site today.    Have a look at it, I don't say your families are one of the graves, but who knows you might have some luck!!
God Bless
Delva

http://www.eggsa.org/library/main.php?g2_itemId=59652
Title: Re: Harrismith Cemetry
Post by: sgtvic on Monday 10 August 09 02:05 BST (UK)
Thanks for the info.
I can't find my person though.
Many thanks - Sgt. Vic
Title: Re: Harrismith Cemetry
Post by: Harlem on Monday 10 August 09 17:13 BST (UK)
Hi,
Have you tried these people  http://www.southafricawargraves.org/index.htm

The site suggests that they cover the Harrismith Cem. (Listed under Freestate Cemeteries) and that you can put in a request for a photo.  I had an uncle who was a civilian and died during the Rand Revolt in 1922 and they have his name listed at Brixton Cem.

                                                               John
Title: Re: Harrismith Cemetry
Post by: sgtvic on Tuesday 11 August 09 15:09 BST (UK)
Hello John,
Thanks for your input. I had sent a request awhile ago. A good reminder to send off another one.
Thanks.  - Sgt. Vic
Title: Re: Harrismith Cemetry
Post by: rutti tutti on Wednesday 12 August 09 19:01 BST (UK)
What are the individual names - I have a cemetery listing cd which they must have originally taken photos of the gravestones.
ruth
Title: Re: Harrismith Cemetry
Post by: sgtvic on Wednesday 12 August 09 19:26 BST (UK)
Hello Ruth,
My person would be: Sgt. William Vickery #4610
                                  2nd Bat. Grenadier Guards (UK)
                                  died May 5, 1901 from enteric fever.
                                  buried - harrismith cem.
Many thanks - Bruce
Title: Re: Harrismith Cemetry
Post by: sgtvic on Thursday 13 August 09 18:00 BST (UK)
SUCCESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Many thanks to all of you for your suggestions and leads!
-Regards- from Canada