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Second attempts that I consider to be better results from my previous results.,
Hi, I would start by trying to identify the couple. Without having a better idea of dates it is a bit hard.
Are both albums from your g g grandfather?
So they would be either his or his parents.
The first thing is to try to work out where the albums came from.
The sequence of pictures in an album can be important. Either date or significance order.
The couple look very comfortably off, he has a large signet ring and a very substantial watch chain, and looks very comfortable with that cigar!
Does this fit with anyone in your family?
Bear in mind that people sent each other photographs of significant family events to the other side of the world.
Duplicate photos in Scotland and Australia or Canada depending on the family.
Hopefully this will give you some pointers.
This may be of some help....
https://www.ancestry.co.uk/search/collections/1728/
Railway Employee Records.
Carol
He was a railway employee according to the death certificate I have provided it is the person I think it is.
However, not sure if that means he worked outside or inside
That would depend on what kind of railway employee he was. Clerk, station master etc - mostly inside. Track maintenance - outside. Porter - some of each. Engine driver/other footplate worker - more or less outside and exposed to heat and fumes etc, which wouldn't do a lot for a chap's complexion.
Hi, just a question. Do you know who the first photograph is. I would say the man could possibly be 60 which would put him born in the 1830’s. With the second photo being his father?
His hair is quite thick, and receding rather than balding, and it's only his beard that's significantly white or grey. His face does look rather lined and craggy, but that could be a result of working outdoors. On balance, I think he's more likely to be around 50-60 than 70-80.
Do any of the others of that studio have a design on the back.
Believe it or not they help date a photo.
The old man looks well dressed, but must be 80 or well into his 70's.
If the photo was taken in South Africa, he may have died there. Were there lots of family ancestors in Port Elizabeth?
You are welcome. Here is the other one of her as requested. I have added a little texture for authenticity.
Carol
