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Title: Donaldson Family???
Post by: Atom on Friday 27 February 09 20:33 GMT (UK)

Hi,

I am looking for info on my great-grandfather, Frank DONALDSON b.1870 (not sure which country) - d. 1937 (Port Elizabeth, SA).  Had a son, Ivan DONALDSON, b.12 Feb 1912 - d. 18 Dec 1982.   Frank DONALDSON is buried in the North End Cemetery, in Port Elizabeth.  Alas, there is no gravestone, only a name and date in the cemetery records.  As far as anyone can remember, Frank DONALDSON was married to a POSTHUMAS from Cradock.  Any info on his parents or spouse would be most welcome.

HELP PLEASE :-\

Title: Re: Donaldson Family???
Post by: rutti tutti on Saturday 28 February 09 16:25 GMT (UK)

Have you applied for his death notice from the archives. This may give you more info about him.
ruth

Title: Re: Donaldson Family???
Post by: rutti tutti on Saturday 28 February 09 16:40 GMT (UK)

I have checked the FreeBmd site in the UK. There is a birth registered fro a Frank Donaldson in the March Quarter of 1870 in Bristol. The next closest are born in 1878. may or may not be him and might be worth investigating.
Ruth

Title: Re: Donaldson Family???
Post by: Atom on Monday 02 March 09 17:23 GMT (UK)

Hi,

Thanks for the info.  I have tried requesting documents from the Cape Town archives department.  Have not received any answer as yet.  Is there another way to request copies?

Title: Re: Donaldson Family???
Post by: EmPea on Wednesday 18 March 09 12:53 GMT (UK)

Hi Atom

Was at the Archive so looked up the info for you.  Not as nice as having the original document, but at least you have the info!

Name:  Frank DONALDSON
Father : Deceaed
Mother : Deceased
Place of Birth : Port Elizabeth
Date of Death : 10 August 1937 at 3 Sutton Road, Port Elizabeth
Age at Death : 64
Occupation : Baker
Address : 3 Sutton Road, Port Elizabeth
Spouse : Maria Magdalena DONALDSON b. POSTHUMUS
Marriage Place : Cradock, C.P.
Children : Alfred DONALDSON (Major)
Nellie (?) BEZUIDENHOUT b. DONALDSON (Major)
Agnes RUDOLPH b. DONALDSON (Major)
Violet VAN WYK b. DONALDSON (Major)
Emma DONALDSON (Major)
Ivan DONALDSON (Major)
Frances DONALDSON
Arthur DONALDSON
Iris DONALDSON
Mary DONALDSON
Magdalena DONALDSON

Moveble Property : Yes
Immoveable Property : Yes
Estate Exceeds GBP300? : Yes
Did the deceased leave a Will : No

Signed on 16 August 1937 by M Donaldson, surviving spouse, present at death.


Regards
Moira

Title: Re: Donaldson Family???
Post by: Atom on Wednesday 18 March 09 14:01 GMT (UK)

Wow!  Thank you for the information.  I am still waiting for the info i requested from the archives department, so this is a GREAT help. 

Much appreciated  ;)