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Re: Gottfrieda Heitz-Roth Doubell (South Africa)

SharonDoubell — 2012-01-21 18:52:41Z

Hi Mike and Craig
Wessel Michiel Smuts is my gggrandfather, and he is on Geni.com
http://www.geni.com/people/Wessel-Michiel-Smuts/600000000577...

Re: Doubell

cafepaintsexport — 2011-12-07 04:26:15Z

One of our Ancestors is also Michael George DOUBELL born 1799, coming to South Africa - Our problem is tracing his parent details, Can anybody PLKEASE HELP

Re: Doubell

raymond2197 — 2011-05-25 14:03:43Z

I can confirm Felicity's account of Michael George, with this variation: the 'fist fight' to which she refers was an illegal boxing match in the armed forces. Michael George indeed settled in the Fort Brown area. He married a Dutch (nowadays we'd say Afrikaans) girl whose surname was De Lange. He became a farmer and transport rider (but didn't just about everyone who was a white settler in those days?) I'm not so sure that he was an 1820 Settler in the strictest sense, but he certainly ended up here (in S Africa) around about that time.

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evernew189 — 2011-05-25 10:30:28Z

Hello Michael
There was a Michael George Doubell (1799) who fled from Kent UK to Fort Brown South Africa after killing a man in a fist fight. All my doubell ancestors came originaly from Kent so there probably is a link. I have traced my lot back to around 1550. Not much help but nice to hear from you.
Felicity (Australia)

Re: Gottfrieda Heitz-Roth Doubell (South Africa)

cgsheldon — 2011-05-19 15:07:18Z

Hi Mike,

Always nice to hear from another Doubell; myself and some other Doubell researchers have been working to build up the tree over on Geni.com.

Unfortunately, we don't seem to have Wessel in the tree as yet, although I'm guessing he's a descendant of Maryanne SMUTS (born 1866). She was the daughter of Wessel Michiel SMUTS and married William Jones DOUBELL (1869 - 1893).
http://www.geni.com/people/Maryanne-cousin-of-William-Doubel...

You can reach me at cgsheldon@gmail.com if you wish to research further.

Best,
Craig

Re: Gottfrieda Heitz-Roth Doubell (South Africa)

miked1374 — 2011-05-19 14:36:06Z

hi, my late grandfather once took me as a child back in the aerly 1950s to visit his father who lived in Steytlerville -his name was Wessel Michael Smuts Doubell.I dont recall the latters wifes name or any thing about her. I was only 6 or 7 years old!
looks like we have something in common.
I live in Durban
like to hear from you
mike

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miked1374 — 2011-05-19 14:27:20Z

hi, I am a descendant of a doubell who arrived with the 1820 settlers. My late grandfather lived in standerton, Tvl,and I recall as a child back in ealy 1950s visiting his father in Steytlerville. I would assume that the settler was his father?
Are you related to any of these doubells?
Would like to hear from you in any event
regds
michael doubell

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sammyhot — 2011-04-11 07:07:52Z

hey guys well dont know much about my grandparents and wanna see what i find ^_^ (grandpa) Andries Jacobus Johannes Doubell was born 11-03-1940 and sadly died 16-12-1997, my father is Sameul daniel Doubell, but everybody calls him Sam now... if anyone knows anything just wanna know more about my grandfather please... May GOD Bless you <3 <3 <3 (^_^)

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gillianlincoln — 2011-02-06 08:11:18Z

Hi Ray, I was looking for my family of Drawbridge when I noticed the name Doubell, and uncanny or what but I found a relative a Hannah Doubell married a William Drawbridge 17 March 1799 at St. Andrew, Holborn, City of London. They had a son Doubell Drawbridge b. 2nd Feb 1805 Christening Lindfield (but after reading several messages on here I believe it could be Lingfield, Scaynes Hill, Sussex. Maternal grandfather William Doubell and maternal grandmother Anne. I was looking for brothers of Joseph Drawbridge b. 1770 when I came across the Doubell and thought how unusual a name, and I must say this thread has been very interesting makes my lot seem rather boring. my email is gillianlincoln@mail2world.com I am now living in new zealand.

Re: History

joanbricknell1960 — 2010-09-28 10:57:41Z

Hi Yvonne
I sent you a message a while ago and have since changed email add ... it is joan_bricknell@bigpond.com - still looking for a connection to my grandparents

Re: History

joanbricknell1960 — 2009-08-27 10:47:58Z

sorry bout that - I am new to this - thought it did not go through so did it twice :)

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joanbricknell1960 — 2009-08-27 05:44:51Z

Hi Yvonne, I am desperate for some info on my Mothers family name Doubell - all I know is that my Grandparents names were Ann Elizabeth and Joseph Doubell(I think I have their names right-it could be Anne) - they died in the Vereeniging area(I think) - their childrens names were Joan, Dorothy Hope, Edward, Joey(died in a mining accident very young age) Thomas, Baby(I think his name was/is George)I think my grandfather worked for the railways - my mother was Dorothy Hope she married Paul de vos - divorced him when I ws 2 years old and married Pascual Borraz Andres when I was 7 or 6 years old.
Gratefull for any information - My siblings names are Charles,Paul,Sheila Ann, Michael George and me Joan
My email add Joan.bricknell@bigpond.com
Joan Bricknell

Re: History

joanbricknell1960 — 2009-08-27 05:40:47Z

Gottfrieda Heitz-Roth Doubell (South Africa)

cgsheldon — 2009-08-20 06:45:57Z

Hello,

My great-grandmother was Gottfrieda Heitz-Roth DOUBELL, born in Steytlerville. She was the daughter of a "Mr. and Mrs. E. Doubell" according to Gottfrieda's biography in the 1935 "South African Women's Who's Who".

Gottfrieda was first married to Philippus Cornelis Petrus SWANEPOEL in Steytlerville, by whom she had the following children:

Eva Georgina Swanepoel, born 6 July 1913, Steytlerville
Frank Swanepoel, born c.1914
Ishmael Swanepoel, born c.1916
Philippus Swanepoel, born 8 March 1918, Pretoria
Godfrey Swanepoel, born 29 April 1919, Pretoria
Dorothea Maria Swanepoel, born 24 Sep. 1920, Pretoria
Douglas Swanepoel, born c.1922

Gottfrieda's second husband was John Scott ECOSSE, a builder in Johannesburg.

Any additional information on any of these families would be welcome,
Craig

Re: Doubell

albanyaloe — 2009-08-10 21:15:17Z

I made an error Thomas Jacob Doubell 1907-07-07 DOB married to
Aletta Maria Botha 1908-12-15 DOB

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albanyaloe — 2009-08-10 21:12:44Z

I'd love to hear how my Dad's family connects onto the Doubell tree and if they originated from England or France as we were told.
My Father: Girdus Steven Raplh Doubell (born 1936 grahamstown)
His father: Thomas Doubell married Aletta ?Botha of Blinkwater Adelaide.
My father lived near Commiteesdrift as a child and also in Grahamstown, then Newton Park Port Elizabeth. His sisters are Moiselle and Elizabeth and brother Monseur (called Monty)
That is all I know but will try get more info.

Thanks,
Lindy Greaves (nee DOubell)
Grahamstown
lindyrose@mailbox.co.za

Re: Doubell

raymond9477 — 2009-08-05 04:14:29Z

Hi, doubelljr

(What does 'jr' stand for? You're probably tired of the 'Dallas' jokes.)

We were French, the best part of a thousand years ago. 'Doubell' is a Norman name. So we were conquerors with William I or one of his close descendants. Which probably makes us Gascs or Vikings, if we were to take things back a few generations of a couple of centuries further.

Re: Doubell

doubelljr — 2009-08-04 20:32:25Z

Hi there all Doubell family members.I came upon this page purely by accident, and was amazed by what is said about the Doubell history.I was born and bred in South-Africa and always wanted to know more about my roots.I was originally told the Doubell's were from French decent, but later heard they came from the UK.I am Afrikaans speaking but still proud that I have some place of origin.I rather seem to believe that we are an aggressive lot, because I also have a very short fuse; and so do my sons.We have however broken away from the lawbreakers and became lawmakers. I have been a captain in the police with 23 years service.Anyway it's still interesting reading.Good cheer to you all!

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joanbricknell1 — 2009-06-25 14:19:41Z

Hi, I hope someone will be able to help me - all I know is that my Grandparents names were Ann Elizabeth and Joseph Doubell(I think I have their names right) - they dies in the Vereeniging area - their childrens names were Joan, Dorothy Hope, Edward, Joey(died in a mining accident very young age) Thomas, Baby(I think his name was/is George)I think my grandfather worked for the railways - my mother was Dorothy Hope she married Paul de vos - divorsed him and married Pascual Borraz Andres when I was 7 or 6 years old.
Gratefull for any information
Joan Bricknell

Re: Doubell

zaff174 — 2009-02-12 10:59:20Z

Hallo Sharon
I am one of the South African Doubell from Port Elizabeth.I will also want to know my roots.If you have any information please let me know.

thanks

Re: Doubell family history

raymonddoubell — 2008-05-18 09:57:19Z

My information is that Michael George Doubell was born in 1799. Ended up in South Africa (in what is now the Eastern Cape province). Married a Dutch (i.e. Afrikaans in modern terms) girl surnamed de Lange. Many descendants pread all over South Africa as well as elsewhere.

Re: Doubell family history

Millicent87 — 2008-05-03 07:01:02Z

Thank you for your reply, Sandra.

Regards
Millicent

Re: Doubell family history

Millicent87 — 2008-02-05 17:51:08Z

Thank you so much Sandra. I'll see if I can follow his line.

Regards
Millicent

Re: Doubell family history

arijaba — 2008-02-05 16:06:31Z

Hello Millicent
There's a George Double born 1798 Christened 10 Apr 1798 in East Bergholt Suffolk but data other than his parents being John Double and Mary Woods. There' no mention of a Michael or a Michael George.
Best I can do.

Regards
Sandra

Re: Doubell family history

Millicent87 — 2008-02-04 11:00:29Z

Hi Sandra

Could you please check your spreadsheet of Doubell names for George, or, Michael George Doubell born about 1797? I cannot find any trace of him before his marriage in South Africa in 1827.

Kind regards
Millicent

Re: Doubell family history

drawbridgep — 2007-10-23 17:10:40Z

Not sure my last post worked correctly. Anyway, I've managed to create a tree from David Drawbridge downwards (actually included his father too) it goes all teh way to the current Drawbridges. My plan was to link it to my family, but I've not yet found a common ancestor.
You can look at the tree here - http://www.phillipdrawbridge.com/georgetree/

Re: Doubell family history

drawbridgep — 2007-10-23 17:05:32Z

I've managed to create a family tree for David Drawbridge based on a lot of information from one of his decendents in the US. I was hoping to link to my Drawbridge line (the same one as Frank listed earlier) but without luck.
You can see the tree here http://www.phillipdrawbridge.com/georgetree/

Re: Doubell

2006-01-12 14:41:13Z

I am a Doubell from South Africa...my father is Henry Radie Doubell, son of Henry Dickson Doubell...and we are civil people who do not live in the woods & kill each other horrifically & then be off to another country as our ancestors did. Just wanted to inform you that we have established culture and have grown politically too. Thanks

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arijaba — 2005-08-23 12:07:35Z

Many thanks to responding to my message board.
I'm at my place of work just now so not able to look at my data spreadsheet. Will do so this evening and post another reply.
You may already have the following information from the 1881 Census for Kennebunk Maine USA
David Drawbridge age 73 from England Upholsterer
Elizabeth Drawbridge Wife age 69 from England Housekeeper
Florence L Drawbridge age 22 Daughter School Teacher born Maine.
Sarah Drawbridge Sister of David age 83 born England
Looks as though they emigrated at least by 1859.
Will write later.
Regards
Sandra

Doubell family history

arijaba — 2005-08-23 12:07:35Z

Good Evening Frederic

Well, I've been right through all the Elizabeths in my spreadsheet and can't find any with the surname of Doubell nor, living in the London area at that time. I will pass your details on to a couple of friends who have been researching the Double name and all it's variations for several years. They may have the information your require.
Till then, all the best in your research.

Sandra

Doubell family history

arijaba — 2005-08-23 12:07:35Z

Hi Ray

Apologies for butting in on this line but wondered if you could confirm something for me please.

First of all, I have a spreadsheet covering almost 4000 DOUBLE names and their ancestry. Included amongst them are several variations of the name including the DOUBELL line, DOBLES, DOWBELLs etc as that was sometimes the interpretation of the scribe.

I looked up LEWES as a place of birth or marriage and came up with the following names:
Abraham Hugh Double b. 3rd qt 1867 at Chelmondiston Suffolk m. Elizabeth Clark on the 3 Aug 1889 at Lewes Sussex. (Abraham was the son of Abraham and Emma Webb) and died 3rdQtr 1938 at Marylebone.

Born in Lewes I found:
Ivan Sydney Double b. 4th Qtr 1879
William Ernest Double b. 3rd Qtr 1881 died 3rd Qtr 1940 in Ipswich, Suffolk.
Hugh Stanley b. 4th Qtr 1889 who married Florence B Cattlin in the 3rd Qtr of 1935 at West Ham.

Are they part of your DOUBELL family?

Kind Regards
Sandra in Preston Lancashire

Re: Doubell family history

2005-06-10 21:02:25Z

hello ! I thank you for your message. My David Drawbridge and Elizabeth Doubell married on 14/04/1834 in christchurch - Southwark - London. They had a son, George, born in england about 1835 and they emigrated between 1840 and 1850. David Drawbridge was the grand-father of my great-grand-father Robert William Drawbridge. George married to Abigail Littlefield born in Maine. Do you think it can be the same couple ?
All the best.
Fred

Re: Doubell family history

2005-06-10 18:14:06Z

Hello, Yes I have info on Elizabeth Doubell she was the daughter of my 3 times Great Grandfather. they lived in Lewes, Sussex David Drawbridge was born there and was an Upholsterer. They emigrated to the U.S.A. in 1845, Maine, Hope this is news to you.

Ray Doubell

Re: Doubell family history

fredt92 — 2005-06-08 21:13:31Z

hello ! I read your message that amazed and interessed me. I am french and I search for informations about David Drawbridge married to Elizabeth Doubell in 1834 in London.
Do you know something about them? Can you help me?
Thanks

Re: Doubell

pumfrettb1 — 2005-02-11 20:02:09Z

I have just been reading a will of Richard Doubell of Lingfield, proved on 22 December 1750. I am trying to trace a James Doubell/Doubble who was born around 1749 in or around Lingfield. All I know is his father was a Doubble and was a yeoman of Lingfield at this time.

James moved to Streatham and married - Anne - and I believe they had 13 children, one was a Thomas Doubble who had 7 children by his first wife, Dinah, and 4 children by his second wife, Annie. I have traced this line back through his son, Alfred, who was the youngest son from Thomas' first marrage, but am now stuck... any information on the Doubble/Doubell's from Lingfield would be of help.

Re: Doubell

2004-08-11 20:12:30Z

Well, this is a laugh. I am also descended from the Michael George Doubell (1799) who appears to have left Kent so hurriedly, and have heard (very!) mumbled stories about farm murders in my direct ancestry. Speaking for the South African Doubell descendants who live in Johannesburg, I can entirely confirm what appears to be a pathological genetic?? predisposition toward hot-temperedness. I would love to hear what more has been unearthed about the smugglers, or any other information that people might have to share.

Re: Doubell

2004-06-27 14:26:46Z

hi felicity
i dont know if you can help me or not - but i have some relatives with the surname Doubell - but unfortunately this is all i know......
Eric Doubell born 1903 married Ethel Ricks (my g,aunt)
he died in Plymouth in 1959
his parents - Charles Doubell and Emily Portsmouth, emily born 1866 in surrey.
and Erics grandfather William Doubell
im afraid thats all i know -- just wondered if you knew of any connections.
please email me
mariankntt@aol.com

thanks
marian

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2004-06-27 14:26:47Z

Re: Doubell

evernew_1 — 2004-06-27 04:16:36Z

To Chris,
We seem to be looking for the same people.After some help from Ray Doubell I am stuck at Richard D. Born 1678 died 1750 in Surrey U.K. Have had some trouble working out Thomas' marriages.
Felicity

Re: Doubell

2004-06-25 07:54:02Z

We really do seem to be a rough lot. My ancestor, Michael George Doubell (born in Kent in 1799) ended up in South Africa because .. um ... the other guy died (illicit boxing match in the armed forces, it is said). And there are legends about S African Doubells clobbering and killing their farm workers for giving them cheek (most of us have evolved very far politically since then). Now I read about Richard the smuggler on trial for murder in 1740. We seem to have noticed that most Doubells in our southern African neck of the woods have lousy tempers and big mouths. Do the genes shine through still? Please try to find time to post more data about Richard. Any connection to Dr Syn? (I've stayed at the Mermaid in Rye, Kent, where the well-known smuggler is supposed to have operated.)

doubells

2004-05-25 13:46:27Z

hi
ive only just started looking up the Doubells of my family and wonder if ne one could help me -- this is wot i got so far
Eric Doubell - born 1903 surrey?? died 1959 Plymouth.
father was Charles Doubell, married to Emily Florence Portsmouth -- both from Surrey as far as i know.
Charles father was William.
Emilys father was Henry Portsmouth
would be greatful for any help
thanks
maz --- Mariankntt@aol.co.uk

Re: Doubell

2004-05-05 22:28:28Z

I am also descended from Hannah via George who married Elizabeth Crunden, George Henry who married Jane Young, Henry who married Sarah Lyon etc. I assume your Julia's father was Thomas, who would have been brother to George Henry. I also have a lot of information about Richard the smuggler with details of his arrest and trial for the murder of a customs officer Thomas Carswell in 1740. Please contact to exchange information.

Re: DOUBELL FAMILY HISTORY

2003-07-18 15:28:37Z

Hi,
What can you tell me about Argentina Beales and Doubells?. I have several pages of family info from my mother-in-law. Your last name sounds familiar. My husband is Robert James Beale son of Charles Herbert Beale and Helena Cook Beale. I have hand written trees of the Beales and the Fishers (Lillian Mary's mother, Ann Fisher.) Will share any info I have. Are you in Argentina? Do you know of relatives there? My son Eric Beale is interested in visiting there.
Hope to hear from you.
Laurel Koch Beale e-mail lkbeale@starband.net
Seems like I remember Helena talking of Victoria Linch? of something like that. A relative?

Re: DOUBELL FAMILY HISTORY

2003-07-18 08:08:47Z

Hello Laurel,

Lillian Mary Beale married William C. Doubell are my great grand mother and my great gran father respectively.

Regards.

-AL

Re: DOUBELL FAMILY HISTORY

lkbeale1 — 2003-07-18 04:09:45Z

Hi,
Just looked at your message. I am interested in Doubells as Lillian Mary Beale married William C. Doubell. They had nine children and are listed on my Fisher tree as LIllian'smother was a Fisher. Any of this familiar?
Regards,
Laurel Beale e-mail lkbeale@starband.net
Thanks,

Re: DOUBELL FAMILY HISTORY

lkbeale1 — 2003-07-18 04:09:40Z

Doubell

2003-06-09 09:26:34Z

My G.G.Grandfather was George Doubell Christened 1787 at Lingfield Surrey U.K. (baseborn son of Hannah Doubell).I want to find his ancestors. I am also interested in Richard D. who was buried 11-8-1793 & was a member of the Hawkhurst (Kent) gang (notorious smugglers) My grandmother was Julia D. born 1869 Reigate surrey.
Felicity

Re: Doubell family history Surname Drawbridge

drawbridgej — 2003-04-18 23:45:04Z

I just found this list on the Internet. I am interested in any information/advice re the surname Drawbridge. My grandfather Frank Drawbridge was born in Kent, England about 1888; came to Canada as a Home Boy in 1910-12; lived in Brockville Ontario Canada until his death in 1973. He was married to Gertrude Haffie in 1918. They had 2 children Edward William (my father) and Irene (my aunt).

He had a brother Ernie who lived and died in Guelph Ontario.

Any info would be appreciated.

thank you

Re: Doubell

carrieelaggan — 2003-04-13 08:02:14Z

Hi Ray,

Yes my ancestors do come from the Surrey region and were Quakers. Do you have info to assist me, from what you have gathered so far?

I have cousins in PE, South Africa by the name of Samuel, Clive, Michael, Sandra, Mary etc. Do you have any connections there?

I find this so interesting, and wish to find out as much as possible! I completed my mother's side, and we are direct descendants of Georg Frederich Handel, the German music composor!

Who knows, we may just be family?!

Kindest regards
Carrie

Re: Doubell

2003-04-12 17:29:15Z

Hello Carrie ,
Nice to hear of another Doubell.
The daughter of my 3 times great Granfather married into the Quaker faith. She was born in Reigate Surrey, in 1817.
Would she be your connection ?
Ray Doubell, Southampton U.K