Cape Town Merchant

[sandyc2]

Hi Sheenie

There is no Mathewson listed in CT in 1859 but there is an Alexander Geddes Matthieson.   He is listed as a haberdasher in Longmarket Street (1847 - 1856) and then having a "scotch & english clothing warehouse" in 1859 and then the same in Grave Street from 1860 - 1865.   There is no listing for him in 1866, 1869, 1870 or 1872.
 
There is a death notice on NAAIRS for Alexander Geddes Mathiesan in 1871, but unfortunately I am not able to look it up for you.

Hope this helps
Regards
Sandy

[sheenie]

Sandy

You are a star!!  I think this is my Alexander Mathewson I am looking for.  His mother's maiden name is Geddes so this certainly fits.

Thank you so much for the information - given me a great lead.

Thanks again to you Derek also.   If I can be of any help for any Scottish research that any of you need please let me know.

Regards
Sheenie