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RHodesian Birth Certificate

gothic96 — 16 Apr 2008 11:00:10 GMT

I am trying to get hold of a copy of my mother's birth certificate. She was born in Gatooma, then Souther Rhodesia, in 1948. Is their anybody who can help me obtain a copy? Officials in Zimbabwe indicate that, unless a friend or relative in the country is able to assist with the application, it is likely to take as long as 6 months. I have no connections with Zimbabwe, and require this certificate as a matter of urgency. Is there anyone out there prepared to undertake this for me? I will, of course, cover all costs, and well as pay you a fee.

Many thanks.

George Henry Bennett

temagog1 — 31 Aug 2008 1:18:11 GMT

I am trying to locate any information on a George Henry Bennett who married a Elizabeth Ann Sharland in 1889. George and Elizabeth had a son James George Bennett who married Olive Louise Wright in Feb 1920. I have been informed that the family lived at one time in Southern Rhodesia, with Elizabeth Ann Bennett (Nee` Sharland)being recorded for death in Durban, Natal, South Africa in March 1893.

Any information would be appreciated.

Death in Zimbabwe

chrisatstjohns — 2 Mar 2008 9:29:58 GMT

I have come across a reference to a death of Henry Upwood who was born Bethnal Green, Middlesex England in 1840

The reference I have found has him dieing in City,Matabeleland, North Zimbabwe in 1897.

Can anyone confirm this for me please as I have no idea where to start.

Thank you

Chrissy

Who was my mother's family? Maiden name FROST

RCOLE4607 — 13 May 2008 6:41:44 GMT

MY mother Loreen Dalmira FROST married Thomas Herman Reginald INCHE (my father). They were married about 1960. I was born in Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia).

My mother, Loreen Dalmira FROST, was born in Krugersdorp South Africa 1940 & died in Zambia 1967 at the age of 26. My sister and I were very young. She was 3 and I was almost 6. My father didn't share information so, unfortunately, I have very little to go on regarding my mother. Her family may have settled in Southern Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe.

On my mother's side I know that she was one of 8 children. Loreen's MUM, who would have been my grandmother, [UNKNOWN at this time] married two brothers. My mother's father was CEDRIC EDWIN EERWIN FROST. Her siblings from her mother's marriages to the brothers were: Lynn Frost, Tommy Frost, Bernard Frost, Cynthia Frost, Patrick Frost, Charlene Frost, Carmen Frost, and my mother Loreen Dalmira Frost.

If any of the above listed names ring a bell with you, I would truly appreciate hearing from you =)

Sincerely, Carol-Anne

the Britten's?

brittennatty — 4 Jul 2008 2:02:16 GMT

looking for information regarding the briten's Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Information on Derryck and Justin Morley

Taylan Barnett — 27 Sep 2006 7:55:52 GMT

I am looking for any information with regard to Derryck and Justin Morley. They were born in Zimbabwe in the mid and late 70's. Their mothers name is Louisa de Jager.

Guild- Dow Family History

gwatt30 — 5 Jun 2008 4:04:03 GMT

I would appreciate any assistance in contacting the family of the late Malcolm Guild and his wife Margaret Paterson Dow that migrated to South Africa c. 1951. The family may have subsequently moved to Zimbabwe. It has been established that Margaret died in Perth Scotland in 1992.

Thanking you in anticipation.

George Watt

Pritchard - poss Bulawayo Rhodesia

Rosneath — 7 Oct 2007 3:42:54 GMT

Am looking for the following family and descendants:

Hugh Gordon Pritchard b 1891 Kent, England m 1919 Rose May Cotter b 1897 Saltash, Cornwall. They had
Joan Mary b 1920 who married ? Hill b 1987
Frank Hugh b 1921 known as Beetle (unm?)
Valerie b 1925 m ? Chadder

They emigrated to South Africa in 1927, possibly moving to Rhodesia in 1929 or so. They came back to the UK during WW2 and returned in about 1946.

Rose May Cotter was cousin to my grandmother Amy Isabel Pryn and her best friend but we have lost touch with the whole family.

Any help appreciated

Isabel

Looking for Biological Father - Rhodesia - 1964

royinsa2000 — 17 Apr 2008 11:26:29 GMT

Father unknown - he aparently had a family in Gwelo or surrounding area - My mothers name was Margaret Younger - a nurse out from Scotland in the early sixtys

WEBSTER/EDWARDS/KING/GOBEY

stacey1276 — 14 Apr 2008 1:46:29 GMT

A lady named Gillian Strachan posted a message on 22 April, 2002 looking for descendants of the above surnames. I am the grand-daughter of Claude Edwards (son of Louise WEBSTER Hannah Lousia EDWARDS (Dolly) (nee ROBERTSON, born WEBSTER) born circa. 1880. Please contact me for further information - we have full records of the Edwards / Webster family tree and personal knowlegde of the Gobeys.

Henry Johnson, fur trader, born 1874 Sweden, murdered Africa, date?

KristinMoyer — 5 Jan 2008 5:44:33 GMT

I am looking for further information on Henry Johnson, born 19 Nov 1874 in Sweden, immigrated to the USA in 1886. Went to South Africa around 1904, lived in Durban for a time. Worked for a London company exporting fur, ivory, and peacock feathers to England. In 1912 relocated to Rhodesia. Photograph of Henry in British officer's uniform in 1914.

A friend wrote to Henry's brother (living in US) that Henry had been murdered and body buried in Africa. Date and location not known. Time frame must be between 1914 and 1950.

If anyone has suggestions on how I might locate more information on Henry's death, I would greatly appreciate it!

looking for samuel gibbons' descendants

clarajonesy — 28 Feb 2008 2:01:53 GMT

hi

am looking for descendants of samuel gibbon b 1891, upsall, guisborough, cleveland. any info would be great, cheers.

Sir Ewen Reginald Logan, Rhodesia

kttrucking — 29 May 2002 3:54:06 GMT

Seeking information on the ancestors and family of :

Sir Ewen Reginald Logan (died in 1945, Judge of the High Court, North Rhodesia, South Africa) son of Francis Logan, Dorset, ENG. married in 1903 to Edith Frances Molony b.1874, dau. of William Walter Francis Molony and Mary Eliza Molony of Dublin, Ireland.

They had two sons: Frank and Brian

Any information greatly appreciated.

French

tapberg — 28 Feb 2008 8:33:29 GMT

looking for Natalie French re info Family Tree.

Family Tree Murphy

tapberg — 28 Feb 2008 8:22:18 GMT

Looking for any info on Murphy family that lived in Bulawayo from around 1940. Arthur and Edna, Roder and Di and son Russell, Mildred Elsie. Also connected to Fred Stock who farmed at Plumtree.

Bulawayo

laxfam — 5 Feb 2008 6:11:18 GMT

Hiya

Dont know if anyone can maybe help me- I have an uncle, Vaughan Robinson, buried in Bulawayo who died in 76/77.
I would love to know what is on his gravestone!
Anyone near there who can help?

lost friend

gorman105 — 22 Oct 2002 11:17:08 GMT

Does anyone know the whereabouts of Patrick Murphy lived in burnside byo went to CBC collage

Do you know these people

Spanner/Robinson — 17 Feb 2001 11:43:59 GMT

Looking for the following people from "Rhodesia".
Anne Patricia (nee Spanner) married Cyril Robinson.
Margerate, Francis, Carol and Linda (all nee Spanner)
Desmond and Barry Spanner.
Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks. Tracy (e-mail tdmaceus@yahoo.com)

LOOKING FOR SHANE STEVENS FROM NORTON HARARE NOW IN BOTSWANA

maureenlindaoconnell — 30 Oct 2003 3:47:15 GMT

hi
can you help me pls.
im still looking for shane stevens from hahare, norton. he had a sister called debbie, i think sh is still in hahare.
he is in botswana i hear. i really need to contact them
can you perhaps help me with any onformation perhaps from the phone directories on s. stevens in botswana phone book, and d. stevens in the harare phone book. can you perhaps let me know where else i can post this message that the botswana people will be able to see it.
thanks for the help so far.
also, was wondering if anyone new the school in hahare that either debbie or shane attended????
contact me pls
rich_lady62@yahoo.co.uk
if you have any word.
thanks linda

Looking for John Richardson

Paula — 8 Aug 2004 5:11:49 GMT

Looking for John Richardson any info would be great, or advice on finding information from Zimbabwe.

Born 18 Oct 1859
Died 27 July 1939

Married to Agnes Johnstone - 22 July 1877 Cummertrees, Dumfriesshire

School master in the 11th Hussars - New Bridge ? Irelanddied 1934 south Rhodesia, army school master in India
Of Woodford Arcturus

Searching for......

sarah woodcock — 26 Oct 2004 1:59:20 GMT

Hi there

I'm searching for any information regrding Stephen John Woodcock. Born 1922/23 in cornwall uk. Went to Rhodesia 1949 and was never heard from again. He left behind 2 children one of whom is my father. Have recently discovered information leading me to believe Stephen may have died 1990 in Harare Zimbabwe. Any futher information or contacts to find some would be greatly appreciated. Ta.

find birth mother

graeme smyth — 6 Sep 2005 11:58:42 GMT

i am searching for birth mother. i was born in zimbabwe 07/07/75.
maybe in lady chancellor hospital.
no other details are yet known
if any one has any info or maybe knew someone who gave birth around this time i would love to hear from you.

Surnames Sarstedt/ Brennen/Robinson

clivemauriceh — 24 Jan 2008 4:31:14 GMT

Hi
Searching for any information on the familys of the Sarsteds, Brennen, Robinson, who left India for Rhodesia in
the late 40s early 50s settled in Bulawayo or Harare now
Zimbabwe
Regards
Clive

Bismarks/Pettits in Southern Africa

gpearceuk — 29 Dec 2007 4:23:31 GMT

Any Bismarks from Bulawayo please make contact
Regards
George Pearce

Emile Von Broembsen

derynf — 21 Nov 2007 5:36:28 GMT

Emile von Broembsen was involved in a murder case in Bulawayo, Rhodesia (Zimbabwe), in the late 1920s or early 1930s. Does anyone have any information regarding this man, or know any details of the case? I only know that he was tried for the murder of his boss, and that the investigating officer on the case was a (Sgt.?)Cyril Henry (Ginger) Newton. I'd be most grateful for any information whatsoever.

Burnaford/Davey

frozenflea — 9 Nov 2007 4:06:55 GMT

Looking for info on Thomas and Emma Burnaford Davey, from
Cornwall, England to Rhodesia late 1800s.

Netsayi - Chimurenga Soul

jamati_1 — 6 Nov 2007 7:42:30 GMT

Netsayi pays tribute to her African roots with a decidedly Afro-European flavor.

http://www.jamati.com/online/?p=456

PALMER - Research in Umtali

Ann — 4 Nov 2006 6:16:06 GMT

At our recent PALMER Family Gathering in Upwell, Cambridgshire, some old family photos dating from the time of WW1 were brought along as Len, aged 95 had no idea who they were!

As it turned out, they helped break down one of my minor PALMER brickwalls - the photos were of my grandfather's cousin Marear and her family in Umtali in what was then Southern Rhodesia! Marear had sent these photos regularly to her sister, who was Len's mother.

Don't know yet if Marear married Tom before they emigrated, but her daughter Ethelinda [bn 1899] also went out to Umtali.

My cousin has all Len's photos to scan, as there are MANY messages on the back which I didn't get time to photograph on the day - being the organiser, I was here, there & everywhere.

So, does anyone have any pointers about research in Umtali? Am looking at joining the Rootsweb mailing list as well, but other ideas gratefully received.

Ann

Herberts or Jocks of Bulawayo, Rhodesia

coloradosnowcats — 12 Sep 2007 11:35:19 GMT

Hi, just searching for family with surnames of Herbert or Jocks who settled in Bulawayo in the 1900's. The Herberts owned a farm outside Bulawayo which was still in the family as of the 1980's.
I have been in contact with some Jocks who live overseas who were from Bulawayo and left in 1980.
Would like to find out any information anyone might have on these lines.
Thanks
Stephanie

Records Questions - Belgian Congo / Northern Rhodesia

coloradosnowcats — 14 Sep 2007 2:00:16 GMT

I need some help figuring out a birth certificate from 1910.
The birth certificate I have is certified from the Belgian Congo, but the person was born in Kansanshi, which on a map is just over the border in Northern Rhodesia (western side of copper belt). Kansanshi was a mining camp and the only large city of the time period in this region would have been Elizabethville which was in the Belgian Congo (and incidentally where the birth certificate was certified). Today Elizabethville is called Lubambashi.
Can someone figure this out? I think maybe that the person was never born in the Belgian Congo but rather the record was just certified there. Technically Northern Rhodesia didn't exist yet until a year later, and at the time period -1910- the area was just a colonial province.
Has anyone ever had this happen to them with regards to research in Africa?

Goldsmiths in Rhodesia/Zimbabwe

Duncan Goldsmith — 15 Nov 2001 4:29:22 GMT

Looking for descendants of Sidney Stephen GOLDSMITH, born Port Elizabeth, South Africa, son of George GOLDSMITH. Sidney was half-brother of my grandfather, Frank

George Surname

sundwana2 — 28 Mar 2002 6:39:37 GMT

I am in need for any information or help with information re.
George family in Zimbabwe. Perhaps a look-up in the telephone directories for any address. A family member would have been Trevor George (Broken Hill) as late as 1950/60 who also have had a South Africa connection.

Rowe or Chalder in 1966

bdenno1 — 27 Jul 2007 4:25:07 GMT

I am searching for information about my aunt (Agnes Fowler/Agnes Rowe/Agnes Rowe Chalder), her son (Alan Rowe), and her brother (Eric Edward Fowler), who was my father and a member of the RAF who purportedly perished in a plane crash while on duty in late 1945. In 1946, Agnes Rowe lived in “Belvedere”, 4 Windsor Grove, Morecambe. It’s possible she lived there earlier as well. Alan Rowe, was born 27 October 1944, but I don’t know where. On 30 November 1956 Agnes Rowe remarried a man named Alan Chalder. The family emigrated to “Rhodesia” sometime in 1955/56. They lived in Glendale and Gatooma during the period 1956-66. We lost contact with my aunt in 1966. If anyone has any information about this family, I would be very thankful.

Naitshani Hospital in Bulawayo

SouthIsland — 21 Jun 2007 5:06:39 GMT

Does anyone know of this hospital and if there would be records available? It was a Mental Hospital abt 1933?

McDonald`s in Zimbabwe

Gail — 23 Apr 2003 9:42:45 GMT

Looking for family of Malcolm Dumbreck McDonald.and Kennith Glencairn McDonald

Hjul line in Southern Africa

russjuhl — 11 Feb 2007 8:01:56 GMT

While extracting Juhl's from the Halk (Haderslev Denmark)church records, I ran across a lot of Hjul data.

Christian Hansen Hjul Maren BUCHHOLDT Parents of below

Soren HANSEN HJUL 19 Jun 1839
Maria HJUL 17 Jul 1840
Iver HANSEN HJUL 02 Apr 1844
Christjan Hansen Hjul 1 May 1847
Carline Hjul 4 June 1849
Peter Hansen Hjul 15 March 1850
Hans Hansen Hjul 17 May 1851
Peter Hansen Hjul 20 Aug 1853
Jorgen Hansen Hjul 30 March 1855
Matthias Hansen Hjul 23 Dec 1857
Marten Hansen Hjul 28 March 1861

I know that Hans moved to San Francisco. I was sure one of the other boys went to Southern Africa. I think it was either Iver or Jorgen but have not been able to figure out which. The name of Iver and Jorgen both pop up down there but that might be younger boys named for their uncles. If anybody knows , I would be interested in finding out. Russ Juhl

P.S. Niels Sorensen Hjul Sara Marie THOMSEN were parents of at least one boy.
Eric Hansen Hjul 6 May 1847 but I think the Southern Africa Hjul was a brother of the San Francisco Hjul.

Zambia death records

Margaret — 3 Sep 2006 8:32:17 GMT

Does anyone know how to access information re death notices for 1927 and 1929 in Zambia please?

Marriage of Arthur Fenn-Jeanetta de Kock

bunnkh — 29 Nov 2006 6:24:43 GMT

Looking for information on how to go about researching and finding a marriage certificate for my Grandfather, Arthur Fenn & Grandmother Jeanetta de Kock in Zimbabwe. Don't know exact date but according to family members the approximate date is Aug/Sept/Oct 1911. As for where in Zimbabwe they married I do not know but I have found military papers dated 1906 written from Filabuse Siding & Gwanda Line.

Neil McAlister Armour

Mary Muir — 13 Oct 2006 6:27:51 GMT

Looking for death date of Neil Armour.
He was born in Scotland in 1913 and died as a result of an accident in Rhodesia in the 1930s according to family stories.
Were deaths registered in Rhodesia and is it possible to access that information from the UK?
Thank you.

GEORGE F COLE - Lost father

L_Lowans — 19 Nov 2006 9:47:20 GMT

Hi
Does anyone remember GEORGE F COLE he lived in Salisbury (now Harare), Rhodesia around 1958, he was an English Electronics Engineer who had a 90ft aerial mast in his garden.

If anyone remembers him or has any information please contact me.
Thanks
Zim

Any info, Col. and Mrs. C. David Simpson, Bulawayo 1970's

Capt. Stewart Marshall — 16 Feb 2006 11:22:47 GMT

Am looking for any information on Col. and Mrs. C. David Simpson of Bulawayo, and their son, also named C. David Simpson, a wildlife scientist I went to school with in 1971 at Texas A&M University. Dave (the son) would be about 70 if still alive; and I would like very much to make contact with him again. His mother's last known address was #8, 21st Ave. Famona, Bulawayo. The parents are probably buried locally in Bulawayo. Any information or suggestions are much appreciated. Please email me direct off-list.

cheers, S. Marshall
stew_m_3(at)yahoo(dot)com.

Anglo-African Who's Who 1907

joburger — 6 Nov 2006 2:15:47 GMT

I'm delighted to say that the reprint of Walter H. Wills' reference book "The Anglo-African Who's Who" of 1907 is now available through Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk.

It contains around 2,000 biographical entries on prominent men and women of Edwardian Africa, with around 300-350 individuals from Northern and Southern Rhodesia. Detail is very variable: for some entries there are dates of birth, marriages and employment history available, plus medal entitlements and bereavements; while others are much less detailed.

The status of the people listed ranges from kings and other traditional leaders down to very junior civil servants - for example, on page 327 are entries for two South African journalists, the Mayor of Bulawayo, a Rear-Admiral in the Royal Navy, a Rhodesian Native Commissioner, a South African hunter and explorer, and a Member of the Cape Legislative Assembly.

To assist family history researchers, I've put an index to the book online at http://www.jeppestown.com/anglo/content.html.

Looking for Lara Blake

Kelly Wyllie — 3 Nov 2006 4:26:45 GMT

Hi

I am looking for Lara Blake. Can anyone help?

Thank you

Looking for information about RUSSELL WEST and ELIZABETH WEST - Rhodesia 1960s

nikkialgar — 31 Oct 2006 7:03:52 GMT

Hello,

I am looking for any information about my grandfather who was last seen in Rhodesia in the late 60's.

His name was Russell 'Rusty' West and his second wife was Elizabeth 'Liz' West. I believe she was previously married with a couple of children, but I don't know her maiden name.

I have posted some photos of them in Rhodesia in the 60s here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/18502488@N00/

Rusty was originally from the UK. He worked for Puzey and Diss Motors during the 50s/60s.

If anybody remembers Rusty or Liz, or if you know anybody who worked at Puzey and Diss Motors during the 50s/60s, I would be very grateful if you would get in touch.

Many thanks
Nikki

Scott/Forbes Family

Jean Kleinhans — 24 Oct 2006 7:51:42 GMT

Looking for descendents of James and Ann {nee Forbes} Scott, in particular, descendents of Percy Alban Scott and Robert Henry Scott.

Look up birth Livingstone S Rhodesia 1960

Rose Irmersh — 8 Oct 2006 9:29:35 GMT

Trying to get precise register details for Malcolm James Willett, born 1960 Livingston S Rhodesia, in private to my email address, please, if you can help, names of parents, address, register number.

Dan Judson

Julie-ann Deere — 15 Jun 2006 5:55:43 GMT

I am looking for any information on Dan Judson who was a Pioneer, he arrived in Rhodesia in 1890.

He died in the Mazoe Patrol

De Souza and D'almeida family

zululioness — 5 Sep 2006 5:25:02 GMT

I am trying to create a De Souza family tree. My grandfather was Joaquim De Souza and one of his brother's was named Joao. Joao changed his surname from De Souza to D'almeida because of a family squabble. If anyone has infor about the history of this family please contact me.

My grandfather had children name Doug, Caetano Anthony, Maria, Christine, Dennis, Victor, Rosemary, Willis, Joyce, Daniel, Simon, Charity and many more.

Grant, Oliver and Bodington

danegrant — 26 Aug 2006 12:46:24 GMT

I am family of Jessie McMaster and Charles Robert Bodington who are made mention of on this website (Family "F7027")

They had a grand-daughter whose name is Maureen.

Maureen married Michael David Grant, who then had the following kids: Wayne, Vivienne (My mother), Saun and Nicolette.

(She then later married a Nicholson)

Michael David Grant(My grandfather) was one of 3. His twin sister Molly (who still resides in Zimbabwe), and younger brother Arthur (who now lives in Howick, South Africa)

Mike Grant's father was George Seymore Grant, and mother was Alice Gertrude Oliver(I understand the Oliver's might have come from Hastings, UK).

I am keen to know more about any of the family surnames mentioned here and people associated to them. Especially Grant and Oliver as I do seem to already have a number of the Bodingtons down on record.

Appreciate any and all help. (I will be asking more of my own family to try gain better facts, but till then I'll have my fingers crossed for news)

Norman McLeod of Fraserburgh, Scotland.

jecraig2006 — 9 Feb 2006 12:12:59 GMT

I've just learned that a Norman McLeod of Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire emigrated from Scotland, perhaps around the 1960's. He may have been in the Military. His father was a Doctor in Fraserburgh. There is a twin sister in Aberdeenshire now. He has family connections to Massies of Fraserburgh.
Any help warmly appreciated.
Thanks,
James/

BEVERIDGE

bev — 5 Aug 2006 7:36:51 GMT

hello,

I am looking for a Morris Fairley BEVERIDGE born 6 Mar 1911 in Cathcart, Renfrew, Scotland. Parents were Morris Blair BEVERIDGE and Mary (nee CRAWFORD). They were conencted with Morton Cottage, Rumblingwell, Dunfermline. Is he still alive?? He would be 95.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Bev

Information Please - Carl Arthur William FRASER

Kevin Fraser — 4 Aug 2006 11:30:52 GMT

I am still looking for details of Carl Arthur William FRASER. What is known is this:

- Adam Franklin FRASER married Emily Selina Rosa GATES in St Pauls Church Port Elizabeth on 15 September 1892.

- Two sons were born from this marriage. Cecil John Adam FRASER, 22 July 1893 (died 19 September 1940) (Cecil was my grandfather)

- and Carl Arthur William FRASER, born 2 October 1896, PE, on 30 November 1896, and baptised in St Pauls Church on 30 October 1896. He was known as William and Uncle Bill.

What I am trying to find is William's date and place of death. To whom he was married and whether there were any children from the marriage.

The last memory my dad has of his Uncle Bill was at the death of his father Cecil in 1940 in Pietersburg. William is thought to have lived and worked in Rhodesia around that time. As dad was very young when his father passed on, memories are sketchy but he does recall his mother talking about Uncle Bill being wounded at Delville Wood in WW1.

I hope that there is someone that can help and direct me to where I can find records of William.

Many thanks.

Regards

Kevin Fraser
Johannesburg, South Africa.
Researching names: FRASER, CHRISTOPHERSON, KNOTHE, HONEYBORNE, DUNSTONE.
kevinfr@icon.co.za

lost address

maureen maloney — 18 Jul 2006 8:25:11 GMT

looking for Patricia Heath, Bulawyo

BM Wheeler and Shiela Reece Kinleyside

SouthIsland — 11 Jul 2006 8:52:38 GMT

Shiela Reece Kinleyside married B M Wheeler and lived in Rhodesia at time of one of their children being born in 1923. Any leads please?

Gilderoy Frederick COURT married Jessie Mary KINLEYSIDE

SouthIsland — 11 Jul 2006 8:49:41 GMT

Has anyone heard of this couple, think Jessie died Pietermaritzburg 1961. She was originally from England.

JohN hugh macdonald

Ethin — 10 Jul 2006 4:03:16 GMT

Im looking for any one who new of the above mentioned he used to stay in bulawayo with his family, i believe he was from scotland .im just looking for a date of birth or even a date of death really or if you could point me in the right direction i would appreciate it.I believe he is related to the owner of macdonald bricks.any help

Lundgren-Sandberg;

hunterkenL — 29 Oct 2003 10:24:55 GMT

Iam looking for anyone who has info on Andrew and Christina Sandberg Lundgrenthey emigrated fromGottenburg,Sweden,Landed in New York May 1906 They had 3 children at this time Carl Harry, Rudolph sister Ingborg. they went to Michigan first and thanthey went to Green Prairie,Mn, Morrison County. Does anyone have info on the Lundgren-Sandberg. K>L>Lundgren at hunterkenl@aol.com

Looking for any information about WILLIAM J BANWELL and wife ROSE ELLEN HOLCOMBE from Rhodesia

somerset2007 — 3 Jun 2006 1:48:16 GMT

Peter 'Mick' CRAMER, died Bulawayo 1967

ko_oldacct — 28 Aug 2006 4:02:34 GMT

Seeking ANY info on Peter Michael 'Mick' Cramer, especially record/s that would supply his birth place or parents' names. Reported death 27 May 1967 in Bulawayo.

Moved to SA or Rhodesia in mid 50's from England (b 1921). Was aerial photographer in RAF during WWII. Also was reported to be a tennis player but uncertain whether amateur or pro, in SA or Rhodesia.

Thanks.

Norman MacLeod - Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

jecraig2006 — 10 Apr 2006 12:11:59 GMT

I'm reposting as I have updates. Norman MacLeod of Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire emigrated from Scotland, perhaps around the 1960's. He was in the Police. His father was a Doctor in Fraserburgh. There is a twin sister in Aberdeenshire now. He has family connections to Massies of Fraserburgh.
Is there any way to trace people through the Zimbabwe Police?
Any help warmly appreciated.
Thanks,
James/

POWELL - africa , staffordshire, stoke on trent

destinys101_1 — 9 Feb 2006 6:00:40 GMT

POWELL - AFRICA - STAFFORDSHIRE - STOKE ON TRENT.

EDWARD POWELL

Have since fount out that the lady he did marry was a DOROTHY.

So Looking for a connection to a EDWARD & DOROTHY POWELL.
DOROTHY was born in Rhodesia and EDWARD was born in staffordshire. EDWARD was one of 12.

Looking for any connections
will reply to all emails
:-)

Shand

Lindsay — 16 Mar 2005 3:47:10 GMT

My great uncle Leslie Jaffrey Shand moved to Rhodesia probably sometime in the 1950's or 60's. Would love to hear from anyone connected to the Shands from Aberdeenshire who moved to South Africa.
Leslie's parents were John Shand and Jane Jaffrey and he was born in 1914.

Regards
Lindsay

Looking for: Forbes, Corbett & Seiler

Leon van Staden — 20 Jan 2006 4:47:21 GMT

Any links to these names in Rhodesia/Zimbabwe

1820 SETTLERS :Rennie Wither

royals162 — 23 Aug 2005 3:35:26 GMT

Hi ,
I'm researching my husbands family.His father John Rennie Wither born 11/08/1909 in Britstown, had 3 sisters : Maud,Doris and Edna ,left Kimberly in c 1930 to settle in Gweru,then Mashaba.He married Joan Katherine Wrendley Van Der Riet and had 7 children.Died in 1970. Any relatives or friends who have any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Cheryal-Ann Wither

Jimmy Young from Scotland

BarbaraCorley500 — 2 Jan 2006 12:56:42 GMT

Searching for lost cousin Jimmy Young emigrated from Edinburgh Scotland late 1940s early 1950s to Rhodesia - if anyone has any info on him or a family member would love to hear from them.
Barb

Descendants of Thomas Brent/ Prudence Gifford

bjbertoli — 23 Jan 2003 4:49:39 GMT

I would love to hear from anyone related to the Brent family, either in Peddie, RSA or Zimbabwe/Rhodesia, or Prudence Gifford's family (father Samuel A. Gifford) of the Edenberg Trek.

Looking for details of father - Derek Anthony Smith

Logan Smith — 27 Nov 2005 11:04:31 GMT

All information I have about my father are his names - Derek Anthony Smith - his DOB (23 July 1965) and that he was probably born in Zimbabwe. Anyone who can help find out any information?

LOUISA ELIZABETH GEORGE 1887 KENSWORTH HERTFORDSHIRE

helen ainslie — 30 Jun 2003 10:19:58 GMT

Hi Listers,

My new email address is helen.ainslie7@ntlworld.com

I'm looking for information on LOUISA ELIZABETH GEORGE 1887 daughter of WILLIAM GEORGE from Kensworth Hertfordshire who married my GGrandfather EDWARD CURL 1910 they had 9 children.

I have been researching the CURL family from Hertfordshire for some time now; they have lived in Harpenden, Ringshall, St Stephens, Luton, St Albans, Kensworth, and the Northchurch areas and were drovers/farm labourers/ straw plaiters.

ANY INFORMATION WOULD BE GRATEFULLY RECIEVED

THANKS HELEN :)

Alfred Frederick Dickason

Graham Dickason — 25 Oct 2005 4:21:34 GMT

AFD died at The Vale, Shamva 1st November 1918. At his deathbed was Mr. R. Christie who had apparently supported him. Can anyone tell me more - about Shamva, what the two men were doing there? Were they prospectors?

Bio parents

Justin — 31 Mar 2004 8:13:11 GMT

Does anyone know the background of Ian Smith Prime Minister of Rhodesia (ie. Parents names or death of his father) I'm trying to establish his connection with the Smiths of New Pitsligo, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Lynne

William Fraser

KBFraser — 4 Sep 2005 7:42:23 GMT

Hello

I am trying to trace records of a William (Bill) Fraser. Son of Adam Franklin and Emily Fraser. Their first born, Cecil John Adam Fraser was my grandfather. He was born in Port Elizabeth in 1893 and died in Pietersburg in 1940. Any info on William would be most grateful.

Regards
Kevin Fraser

LYDIA (nee) WARING daughter of JUANITA GEORGE. living in MINDARIE, PERTH.

Collin Liddle — 31 Aug 2005 11:12:55 GMT

I am desperately trying to find LYDIA (nee) WARING. She is living somewhere in MINDARIE, PERTH. LYDIA is the daughter of JUANITA MARIA GEORGE who passed away on the 13/05/2005. LYDIA is living under her married name and I dont know what it is. The funeral home in Perth does have that name but they will not give it to me. Lydia is about 55 years old, blond hair, + - 5.2 ft. well spoken and petite.PLEASE< PLEASE can anybody help me locate her, or is there anybody who knows her married name?

MUSTO and FURNELL in Zimbabwe after 1920

Penny Scrope — 28 Apr 2004 9:44:53 GMT

Since my last post didn't come through..here I go again.
Does anyone know anything about the background of Ian Smith, Prime Minister of Rhodesia (ie. his parents or father's death). I'm trying to make a connection with the Smiths of New Pitsligo Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Lynne

Looking for info on my great aunt - Adriana Brill

andrie16 — 31 Oct 2004 3:21:26 GMT

As far as I know my great aunt Adriana Brill she was born on 3rd July, 1875 in Bloemfontein, she moved to Zimbabwe either before she got married or after she got married, she was married to a Mr. Pompe van Medefoort. If there is any one that can help me with information - marriage and death certificates I will be grateful. Not sure what town/city they settled in.

Thank you
Andrie Labuschagne

Looking for Luff or Cadman in Zimbabwe

jeansmith168 — 20 Jun 2005 10:26:02 GMT

I know it's a long shot, but I'm trying to trace details of my husband's grandmother. I don't have a date of birth, death or even marriage. Her name was Lily Cadman and she married Lionel Cann Luff sometime between 1891 and 1913. The marriage may have taken place in South Africa, as they had a daughter, Sheila Anne, who was born in 1913 in Umtata in the Transkei. She divorced Lionel sometime before 1935 and moved to what was then Rhodesia. That's all I know. Can anyone help?

Regards,
Jean.

j cooke

angie1448 — 27 Apr 2005 9:52:47 GMT

i am looking for my mothers half sister she was born in Kent england in about 1901 all i know about her is she had a brother called john or herbert john cooke her father was herbert cooke. i was told she often went to Africa in the 40's and 50's .

Looking for Hargest descendants in Zimbabwe

thegreengarden — 23 Apr 2005 9:58:41 GMT

I'm carrying out a One-Name study into the Hargest family from the United Kingdom, some of whom possibly settled in Zimbabwe.I would be grateful to hear from any Hargest descendants.As I am aiming to create a greater Hargest family tree that all Hargest's world wide, would descend from.If you can help in my research please visit http://www.hargest.name or email me at the above address

Oliver Henry Waring ( MECCANO AUSTRALIA)

liddlec — 13 Apr 2005 11:46:09 GMT

Grand daughter desperately looking for grandfather who lived on the North Shore in Sydney in the early 70's, he must now be in his late 70's early 80's or anyone related to him, Please help me.

Colonel Oliver Henry Waring

Nick — 1 Apr 2005 12:31:13 GMT

I am looking for this person, most likely retired by now.

Thanks

POWELL - ZIMBABWE

destinys101_1 — 27 Mar 2005 2:48:15 GMT

POWELL - ZIMBABWE.

EDWARD POWELL born in ENGLAND.
He went over to RHODESIA ( zimbabwe) to marry a dutch lady, whom i believe might have been named MARTHA.
They went on to have at least 2 sons, one named FREDERICK POWELL, not sure on the other name it might have been ALFRED or EDWARD ??.
The 2 sons defo joined the army and i think both were stationed somewhere in ENGLAND, but this is not 100%.

EDWARD POWELL came back to ENGLAND on his own to visit his birth family. This was about 1956- 1960. On his way back to ZIMBABWE he died on the boat.

All contact was lost with this family.
One of the sons did ring ENGLAND looking for a FREDERICK POWELL but my uncle said he'd got the worng number, not realising he was after his own father, LOL.

Since then, nothing has been heard off.

any help ,connections, etc, etc.

Staffordshire is where EDWARD POWELL was born.
:-)

Looking for Juanita George & Lydia Waring

mogli1 — 19 Mar 2005 2:16:06 GMT

We are lloking for Juanita George, believed to be in zimbabwe. She has a daughter Lydia (nee Waring) believed to be resident in Austarlia.

Any help would be appreciated.

I am resident in South Africa.

John Charles Treherne, d. 1967 Zimbabwe

DianaFulkes — 22 Feb 2005 2:27:04 GMT

Hi I am trying to find when my Uncle Colonel John Charles Treherne (Jack ) died somwhere around 1967 In Bulawayo he owned a lot of property, business's lived at Mashunslope I have phoned Bulawayo and Sailsbury but got nowhere at all. Also I would like to find out his marriage dates (4 I think) can anyone please help. If anyone wants research done in Shropshire England I can help you
Thanks
Diana Fulkes

Finding a death or tombstone in Bulawayo

acp1941 — 15 Aug 2005 9:53:41 GMT

I am anxious to find the death certificate, obituary or tombstone inscription of George James John STREET, commonly calle " Snowy". He died in Bulawayo in either 1972 or 1973.
Also any information about his son Daniel Street, born S.A. 1929, who lived in Bulawayo 1968-1983 before going back to South Africa also welcome. He worked for Rhodesia Railways 1968 for 8-10 years then in the Rhodesian Army. ANY information very much appreciated.

Durward / Somerset

Janet — 25 Jan 2005 8:00:03 GMT

Seeking information on the family of James Turner Durward and Edith Somerset plus any info on descendants of their children Lorna and Quentin Durward. Lorna and Quentin would have been born about 1925

(Ronald) Roland Maurice Charles Cooper

dottyecoo — 4 Nov 2002 1:56:23 GMT

I am trying to find Ronald Cooper. dob 1907. believe he lived in S. Africa.He was the middle (third) child of Maurice & Marther (nee Smith) from Wilts in England.

Wesley College Exiles in Zimbabwe

Jack — 16 Jan 2005 6:29:12 GMT

I think we know of about five different families (al ex-Wesley College, Dublin) currently living in Zimbabwe. Anyone needing contact with Ireland Wesleyites or data on proposed Wesley Events can contact me for a quick response

ALLAN's ZIMBABW

WALLAN9298 — 10 Jan 2005 2:12:19 GMT

Seeking any information on Robert Victor ALLAN, or his descendants, who served in 1st Battalion Rhodesia Regiment as Captain and QM between 1948 and 1954

Steel in Virginia, Kansas, Arkansas

msjco — 14 Nov 2004 6:02:59 GMT

I am looking for info on John Steel, b.Virginia about 1822, married to Margaret ? Their children were Rose, Sarah, Laura, Ebbet and John. (info found in 1850 & 1860 Census) John Steele Jr. (My grandmother's father) was born in Virginia in 1856 and married Elisabeth Schweder in Atchison, KS in 1882. He was a railroad engineer and they moved to Mena, Ark. Please reply if you can help.

WALKER FAMILY IN SALISBURY

trudydub — 16 Jan 2004 2:39:17 GMT

Where can I find information regarding the above family. My grandfather died in Salisbury and do I need more information?

Elley/Jaguar/Rhodesia

lesleysilverstone — 28 Dec 2004 1:25:53 GMT

I am trying to trace my Uncle and his family. I am not sure which city in Rhodesia he would have lived in.
His name is Fred Elley. He was born in Hampshire, England in 1918/1920 and would have emigrated to Rhodesia just after WW2. He was married to Patricia (I think, altho this may have been his daughter's name) and had three children The eldest was Richard Elley who would have been born in 1945 aprox., and he came to live in England.
I believe that my Aunt had cancer sometime in the 1960/1970 time frame and that Fred took her to the States to try and find treatment for her. At this point all contact ceased.My only other piece of info. is that he may have been in charge of the Jaguar auto dealerships in Rhodesia.
Any help or info would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers
Lesley

Renders/ Elsie Pretorius

Bridget Lindenberg — 6 Dec 2004 9:28:25 GMT

Adam Stanley Renders born in Germany in 1822
Married daughter of General Andries Pretorius Discovered
Zimbabwe Ruins in 1868 was interpreter for KARL MAUCH

If anyone out there can help us with missing information we would gladly appreciate it.

Death Certificates

peter spokes — 21 Nov 2004 12:21:08 GMT

Is it possible to obtain copies of Death Certificates for the year 1955 for Harare (Salisbury). Please advise contacts

Regards

Peter

WARE family memorial (1895)

Celia Mycock — 20 Oct 2004 2:16:58 GMT

I am a local historian for the village of Charlton Mackrell in Somerset, England. Our parish church has a large brass memorial to three sons of Uriah and Ann WARE, who were all born in Charlton Mackrell.
One, James WARE, died at Kimberley, South Africa, on 6th June 1882 aged 27.
Two died at Wareleigh Gwelo, which I understand is now in Zimbabwe - William Arthur WARE died 9th January 1895 aged 29 and Henry WARE, Captain of the Rhodesian Horse, died 7th July 1895 aged 41. Am I right that this was before the Matabele Rebellion? - possibly connected with the Jameson Raid into the Transvaal?
I would be very grateful for any historical information or advice as to how we can research this family from England.

DEATHS AT SEA

4 Jul 2006 2:34:38 GMT

hi
trying to find any info about at death at sea.
don't have much info at all.
ALFRED POWELL left england after visiting family in 1958 + or - 1yr only.
While traveling back home to zimbabwe, he died on the boat of a heartattack.
So trying to find his death info, so i can then find info on his family in zimbabwe.
Now have looked on sites such as 1837 online etc, but it only involves deaths to do with the army,navy etc.
ALFRED POWELL was born in 1895, in staffodshire, so he would have been about 62 when he died.
How do i go about trying to find this kind of info.
any help or tips, i'd be most greatful.
thanks guys.
good luck in your own searches.
:-)

Dr Sidney Spencer (Kachalola) Broomfield

MilnerThornton — 15 Mar 2004 1:18:28 GMT

I am seeking information on Dr Sidney Spencer (Kachalola) Broomfield who is my maternal great grandfather. He resided in Northern Rhodesia (Zambia) where a town is named Kachalola in his honour. He also travelled extensively to Australia, Papua New Guinea and lived in India for four years. I am looking for any information relevant to him ie books, letters, and references to him. Thank you

Cecil James Gilbert and Mary Hopkins

AliceAnn — 1 Jul 2004 12:24:31 GMT

I am trying to find anyone related to Cecil James Gilbert and Mary Hopkins of Toronto.
Thank You
ALICE-ANN

Angela Fitzgerald

Anthony Flack — 10 Mar 2005 12:29:15 GMT

Trying to contact Angela Fitzgerald, daughter of Michale and Maureen. Parents left Liverpool, England mid 60/70s. Do not know if Angela was born in England or Zimbabwe. I beleive they lived near Bulawayo, maybe Redcliffe? Angela may well be married now with a change of name. Please contact me, attempting to add to family history.

Telephone Lookup

helengrazier1 — 14 Jun 2004 4:13:32 GMT

I am trying to trace my aunt Maude TREVOR GOODE (Trevor Goode is the surname) and a cousin Bobby TREVOR GOODE last heard of in Salisbury in the late 1970's. I would be grateful if someone could do a telephone lookup for me.
Helen (Australia)

Edward Watson born in Kitwe

Marthy Watson — 9 Dec 2003 7:09:51 GMT

I am looking for info on my dad's parents. They died when he was very young and he was left in the care of the Church (orphanage) in Kitwe. We would like to find the names of his parents. My father was born on 23rd September 1920 in Kitwe and we think his mother's name was Jane. They died within 2 -3 years after his birth.
Many thanks
Marthy Watson

Ben Baron and Joseph Ginsberg

Juliette Milner-Thornton — 21 May 2004 10:38:33 GMT

I am looking for the descendants of Ben Baron he was a solicitor in Bulawayo Zimbabwe and he apparently died in 1974.

In addition I am also looking for Joseph Ginsberg's of Bulawayo, descendants, any information would be greatly appreciated.

Thank y ou