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South Africa / Re: Kloof Hotel, Pietermaritzburg any photos anyone?
« on: Wednesday 07 March 12 11:24 GMT (UK)  »
Hi all - I was at the Archives this morning.  I checked the Braby's 1929 - 1932 for a Kloof hotel in Pietermaritzburg - Definitely nothing!

I have to just say that I was very pleasantly surprised by the assistance offered there - A young Black male helped us look up names on the computer, showed us which File number references were needed & then promised to phone us when the files arrived from their storehouse.  A tall Black lady helped me (I'm rather short!), to retrieve the Braby's/Almanacs from the top of the cupboards.  It really is a fascinating place - I could have stayed there all day!  2Harriet, sorry I couldn't solve your riddle.
Regards, Ellen

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South Africa / Re: Peter John Keiser
« on: Wednesday 07 March 12 11:16 GMT (UK)  »
Hi - I was at the PMB archives this morning.  I have found a file reference which lists a welfare case for Keiser children in 1934.  I have requested the file, so hopefully it will be a source of a lot of information.

I have also located & requested the file for Pitcher (my maternal Great grandparents) - so I feel that I am really gaining ground now.

What I haven't been able to find is any info on my paternal grandmother Isabella Jane Morgan.  I approached Tafta in Durban, where she was staying at the time of her death, but unfortunately they weren't able to assist without a definite date.  Hopefully, some family member may be able to recall but no-one seems too interested at this stage. Regards, Ellen

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South Africa / Re: Peter John Keiser
« on: Wednesday 07 March 12 06:28 GMT (UK)  »
Morning.  I have to assume that it was in Natal.  I have no knowledge of any siblings or his parents.
My mom never mentioned anything about living in another province. Her birth certificate states Camperdown as her place of birth. Her mother (my Gran) Ellen Elizabeth Pitcher was born in Harrismith. I also need to track down her ancestry - I believe she had a very large family.  Any help would as always, be greatly appreciated. Regards, Ellen.

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South Africa / Peter John Keiser
« on: Tuesday 06 March 12 14:04 GMT (UK)  »
My maternal grandfather Peter John Keiser was killed in a car accident when my mom was 8 or 9 years old - 1934/1935 or thereabouts.  My gran had 4 small children & obviously no funds.  He was buried as a pauper. Does anyone know if there are records of these pauper burials. I haven't been able to find any info. Thanks Ellen

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South Africa / Re: Kloof Hotel, Pietermaritzburg any photos anyone?
« on: Monday 05 March 12 10:12 GMT (UK)  »
Thanks for that link - very interesting!  I am hoping to get to the Archives sometime this week & I'll be sure to check out the Braby's.

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South Africa / Re: Morgan Family
« on: Monday 05 March 12 06:42 GMT (UK)  »
Morning Ruth - thanks so much for your encouraging reply!  I was beginning to think that I had started a project that had no chance of being completed.  I have now got renewed zeal! Enjoy your day. Regards, Ellen.

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South Africa / Re: Kloof Hotel, Pietermaritzburg any photos anyone?
« on: Friday 02 March 12 12:52 GMT (UK)  »
Hi - I've lived in Pietermaritzburg all my life & have never known a Kloof hotel.  It is quite possible that the hotel is actually in Kloof but back then, it was quite a rural area & may have been the Pietermaritzburg magisterial area. Hope this helps, - Regards Ellen

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South Africa / Re: Morgan Family
« on: Friday 02 March 12 11:38 GMT (UK)  »
Hi Ruth,
Thanks for that. I have managed to locate Patrick's family in Ireland so I have accumulated quite a bit of info on his siblings & grandparents. Even to the extent of some photos of gravestones.  Unfortunately, my grandmother remains a mystery.  My sister tells me that she was resident in TAFTA in Durban at the time of her death.  She definitely wasn't buried at Stellawood Cemetary - they only have records of my grandfather Patrick William & uncle William John Larmour.  The crematorium need exact dates of death to check on their records.  The going is really slow!  Thanks for your input - much appreciated. Regards, Ellen

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South Africa / Re: Morgan Family
« on: Friday 02 March 12 08:57 GMT (UK)  »
Hi there - thanks for the prompt reply.  I don't have Patrick William Larmour's exact date of death - he was buried at Stellawood Cemetary in Durban on 1949-06-21 - so I imagine a week or so prior to that. My Grandmother Isabella Jane Morgan died when I was in my teens so I estimate mid to late 1960's. I am trying to find out more from family members but am not having too much luck. Regards, Ellen

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