Cornish ancestors in South Africa - JAMES family, HONEY

[James - Cornwall]

Several of my ancestors spent time in South Africa  - Samuel James & his wife Selina Ann moved from Cornwall, England out to Johannesburg (he was a miner) - but he died out there on February 11th 1913 (aged 36)- I am trying to find out the dates that the family moved out to South Africa (& on which ship), & how soon after Samuel's death Selina Ann returned to England.

I wonder, also, if anyone could unearth any details regarding Samuel's untimely death.

Also my Great Great Grandfather, William Henry Honey ( a stonemason) spent some time in South Africa (I think around 1897) - he lived in Marazion, near Penzance, Cornwall, England & was born c.1856. Again, I'd be very interested if anyone can help me find details of William Henry Honey's passage to & from South Africa.

[Springbok]

Hi James

I wonder if you have tried "Googling" Camborne School of Mines"  There are pages of links.

I lived in Redruth 40 years ago and remember  being told how miners from the school went to countries around the world. As diverse as S America, Spain S.Africa etc

it may be possible for you to contact their museum to see if there any records

Spring

[James - Cornwall]

Thanks ..I'll try that. James

[James - Cornwall]

Does anyone know if passenger lists to/from South Africa can be found on the internet at all?

[rutti tutti]

Findmypast.com has passenger listings to South Africa from 1890. Try looking there.
Ruth

[James - Cornwall]

Thanks - will try that

[malcolm_sa]

Hi James

Just found a record at http://www.ancestor.co.za if you search on Samuel James, it's the 6th item down.

Could be your Samuel (his wife is listed as Selina Ann Kitte)

Best of luck
Mal

[James - Cornwall]

These are indeed my relatives. Many thanks Mal.
James

[James - Cornwall]

Is there any way of finding out where Samuel James was buried, in Johannesburg? - he died February 11th 1913 (aged 36)