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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Yorkshire (North Riding) => Topic started by: Chiad Fhear on Thursday 18 June 20 20:44 BST (UK)
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Hi there
My Granduncle, THOMAS LINDSAY NEILSON, was born on 21 Nov 1876, at High Street, Blairgowrie, Perthshire Scotland.
I have him in the 1881 and 1891 Scottish Census returns residing at High Street, Blairgowrie, Perthshire ... then it's all down to guesswork ???
There is no record of Thomas in the 1901 Census or Registers of Marriage or Death in the Scottish records, but in the 1901 Census for Northallerton, Yorkshire there is a Thomas Neilson, Boarder, age 24 - the date more or less fits - a Linoleum Factory Worker, born Scotland, residing at Romany Road, South View, Northallerton in the home of William Johnson, Joiner and Carpenter, his wife Mercy and daughter Lucy.
I would love to know if this is "my" Thomas. Can anyone help me?
Stay safe and best regards
Chiad Fhear
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Have you looked for him in 1911 or 1939, or a death anywhere?
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There's also a Thomas Neilson b Scotland c 1877 as a boarder in Jarrow. he's a shipwright
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Think this might be your relation in South Africa ..if you look on www.familysearch.org
There is a marriage 1914 in Johannesburg and this chap comes from Perthshire ..also a death in 1951
There is a UK departure record for a Mr T.L.Neilson 24/5/1912 Going to Cape Town occupation clerk
Rosie
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Looks like his brother George Lindsay Neilson also went to South Africa
Rosie
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Thanks everyone
Tomorrow is another day and I’ll follow up your comments and suggestions then.
Stay safe
Chiad Fhear
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Good morning and many thanks to everyone for their input.
After many years of trawling websites in search of them I have, at last, demolished the brick walls that Thomas and his brother had become. Both have appeared in numerous South African records.
My (aged) 2nd cousin will be delighted with the outcome as well.
Stay safe
Regards
Chiad Fhear
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That's good news glad it was the right one :)
Rosie
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Delighted Rosie
I'll post the resulting details here when I get everything logged in my Family Tree Maker.
Stay safe
Chiad Fhear
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And the result ...
THOMAS LINDSAY NEILSON, b. 21 Nov 1876, High Street, Blairgowrie, Perthshire; d. 25 Oct 1951, General Hospital, Johannesburg, Gauteng Province, South Africa; m. ELLA MATHILDE RAFFTESATH, 15 Sep 1914, Johannesburg, Gauteng Province, South Africa; b. Abt. 1885, Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa; d. 1973, South Africa.
Notes for THOMAS LINDSAY NEILSON:
1881 Census Residing at High Street, Blairgowrie, Perthshire
1891 Census Residing at High Street, Blairgowrie, Perthshire - Scholar
Sailed from Southampton, England to Capetown, South Africa on 25 May 1912 on board the S.S. "Walmer Castle" (Union-Castle Mail Steamship Company Ltd)
More About THOMAS LINDSAY NEILSON:
Burial: Aft. 25 Oct 1951, West Park Cemetery, Johannesburg, Gauteng Province, South Africa
Cause of Death: Toxaemia; Bedsores
Medical Information: Toxaemia from Gangrenous below knee stumps following bilateral below knee amputation for arteriosclerotic gangrene
Occupation: Bet. 1912 - 1951, Clerk; Bookkeeper of Chamber of Mines
Residence: Sep 1914, Grand National Hotel, Johannesburg, Gauteng Province, South Africa
Residence (2): Oct 1951, 17 Randjeslaagte, Jubilee Memorial Home, Highlands North, Johannesburg, Gauteng Province, South Africa
Notes for ELLA MATHILDE RAFFTESATH:
Residence: Sep 1914, Y.W.C.A., Johannesburg, Gauteng Province, South Africa
Another book closes!
Stay safe
Chiad Fhear