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South Africa / Re: Wason Family in Southern Rhodesia/Zimbabwe
« on: Monday 13 May 13 17:27 BST (UK) »
Hi David.
I've sent you a Personal Message.
Ivan.
I've sent you a Personal Message.
Ivan.
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South Africa / Re: Wason Family in Southern Rhodesia/Zimbabwe
« on: Tuesday 07 May 13 16:27 BST (UK) »
Hi Pampoen/Dereck.
Thanks for that. I have a copy of the Death Notice, but not this document.
Regards.
Ivan.
Thanks for that. I have a copy of the Death Notice, but not this document.
Regards.
Ivan.
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South Africa / Re: Wason Family in Southern Rhodesia/Zimbabwe
« on: Tuesday 07 May 13 16:23 BST (UK) »
Hi David.
Thanks very much for the contact.
My wife is the grand-daughter of Charles Wason who left Scotland late 1890's / early 1900's through his youngest son, also Charles.
I have had contact with relatives of the eldest son Hugh, but the middle son David Mitchell Wason (your grand-father) has drawn a blank thusfar.
I have the family tree going back to 1800 thanks to extensive research from Hunter Boa - a distant cousin in Scotland who has a website on Ballantrae families, and another distant cousin in Australia, Ann Turnbull.
I'm trying to get the South African branch of the Wason family updated, so I'd love to get information from your side.
I heard that your family has emigrated to USA, is this correct?
Given the policy not to divulge details here of living persons, perhaps we can correspond via e-mail? If so, I'll send a personal message.
Thanks very much for the contact.
My wife is the grand-daughter of Charles Wason who left Scotland late 1890's / early 1900's through his youngest son, also Charles.
I have had contact with relatives of the eldest son Hugh, but the middle son David Mitchell Wason (your grand-father) has drawn a blank thusfar.
I have the family tree going back to 1800 thanks to extensive research from Hunter Boa - a distant cousin in Scotland who has a website on Ballantrae families, and another distant cousin in Australia, Ann Turnbull.
I'm trying to get the South African branch of the Wason family updated, so I'd love to get information from your side.
I heard that your family has emigrated to USA, is this correct?
Given the policy not to divulge details here of living persons, perhaps we can correspond via e-mail? If so, I'll send a personal message.
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South Africa / Re: Wason Family in Southern Rhodesia/Zimbabwe
« on: Thursday 28 July 11 18:51 BST (UK) »
Many thanks for the info AMBLY.
Although the voyage back to Scotland was not permanent because they were all back in S Rhodesia at the time of his death.
I will certainly follow up on the Facebook link because Stuart Ross WASON is almost certainly the grandson of DDB WASON.
There are also two further potential family members to chase up who appear to be descendants of Hughs brother Charles.
Ivan.
Although the voyage back to Scotland was not permanent because they were all back in S Rhodesia at the time of his death.
I will certainly follow up on the Facebook link because Stuart Ross WASON is almost certainly the grandson of DDB WASON.
There are also two further potential family members to chase up who appear to be descendants of Hughs brother Charles.
Ivan.
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South Africa / Wason Family in Southern Rhodesia/Zimbabwe
« on: Wednesday 27 July 11 20:03 BST (UK) »
Hugh WASON, born 04 Feb 1873 in Ballantrae, Scotland. Moved to South Africa early 1900's with his brother Charles WASON. Married Christine Bruce MURRAY on 22 Dec 1910 in Cape Town. Had one son Donald Douglas Bruce WASON (according to his death notice). Worked as an Assayer at Cam and Motor Mine, Gatooma, Southern Rhodesia. Died 25 Sep 1940 Gatooma Hospital. Surviving family being his wife and son. Lived on the mine premises at the time of death.
I have been told by a grand-daughter of his brother Charles, of a visit at her house in the Johannesburg area, and I quote: "..in the late '50's early 60's by a Donald Wason (from one of the Rhodesias) arrived at our house in South Roodepoort. He had his wife, twin daughters, Jean and Donna plus a son Hugh!"
Does anyone have any further info on Hugh, Christine or Donald, and descendants?
Ivan.
I have been told by a grand-daughter of his brother Charles, of a visit at her house in the Johannesburg area, and I quote: "..in the late '50's early 60's by a Donald Wason (from one of the Rhodesias) arrived at our house in South Roodepoort. He had his wife, twin daughters, Jean and Donna plus a son Hugh!"
Does anyone have any further info on Hugh, Christine or Donald, and descendants?
Ivan.
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South Africa / Re: Death Notice question
« on: Saturday 09 July 11 14:41 BST (UK) »
Until one reached a certain age (used to be 21 in South Africa but currently 18 years of age) you were classified as a minor, meaning you were under guardianship of your parents, not able to vote, not able to enter into contracts without your parents/guardians permission including marriage, etc..
After that you were known as a major.
After that you were known as a major.
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South Africa / Re: South Africa? or Rhodesia?
« on: Sunday 05 June 11 09:34 BST (UK) »
Claremont is one of the southern suburbs of Cape Town.
There is a Station Road there, but I don't know of a Station Road Arcade. Much development has taken place in this area since the 1960's.
I also had a quick look in the local phone book for a photographic shop 'Van Berkel', but came up with nothing.
There is a Station Road there, but I don't know of a Station Road Arcade. Much development has taken place in this area since the 1960's.
I also had a quick look in the local phone book for a photographic shop 'Van Berkel', but came up with nothing.
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South Africa / Re: Kelly family in (Port Elizabeth) South Africa
« on: Wednesday 01 June 11 19:06 BST (UK) »
The site Ancestor.co.za has an estate notice for one Walter Henry KELLY from 1916.
I don't know if this is your Walter H Kelly but being born in 1844, this could be close.
No other detail is given and you would need to order the document at the cost of GBP4-93 for more info and hopefully this is the person you are looking for.
Regards.
I don't know if this is your Walter H Kelly but being born in 1844, this could be close.
No other detail is given and you would need to order the document at the cost of GBP4-93 for more info and hopefully this is the person you are looking for.
Regards.
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Ayrshire / Re: Wason Family
« on: Wednesday 30 March 11 08:08 BST (UK) »
Hi Panrider.
Thanks for the info.
The John Wason you mention may be an uncle of my Henry.
The father of my Henry (born 1801 - I think the 1811 dob is from the census records and most likely incorrect), was also Henry.
The c1775 dob of John Wason could indicate that John and Henry snr may have been siblings.
I'll try follow up on this. Any info is most welcome.
Regards
Thanks for the info.
The John Wason you mention may be an uncle of my Henry.
The father of my Henry (born 1801 - I think the 1811 dob is from the census records and most likely incorrect), was also Henry.
The c1775 dob of John Wason could indicate that John and Henry snr may have been siblings.
I'll try follow up on this. Any info is most welcome.
Regards
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