Hello all, As my first foray into the Boer War List, please could anyone advise me on the best way of tracing my grandfather's record? His name was Henry David FERRIS (b: 4 Jan 1887) and he served with the Royal Horse Artillery in the ranks. From stories he told me as a child, I do know that he was wounded in the War. Fortunately he survived to return to England and marry my grandmother in 1906 in Dinton, Buckinghamshire. At that time he was serving with the RHA at Woolwich. Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated. Michael Ward

Dear list, I have been researching 4 members of the Worcestershire Regiment who fought in the 2nd Boer war in 1900. The Worcestershire Regimental Museum has kindly sent me copies of entries in the casualty and medal rolls that show that 3 of the 4 died in South Africa. Of the 3 who died, one was a member of a Militia Bn and was married. The others were single and regular soldiers. The medal rolls show that the 4th survived the war (there is a hand written entry in the remarks column that looks like 'Io', is that for invalided out?). I believe that the 1901 census shows him in Aldershot Military Prison. I have used PROCAT to search WO 97 and WO 121 for their names. The only hit was for the married man who died. It didn't list his name, but gave the pieces in WO 97 that contain his surname and first initial. I will be in the UK for 10 days later this year and I am contemplating spending a day at the PRO. What might I find? 1) Was a married, militia private who died in SA entitled to a pension? 2) Would there be any record of the Court Martial of the man who survived (given that he is the one in Aldershot Military Prison)? >From what I have gleaned from the list and other sources, there would be no muster or pay books to trace their careers as they were all born around 1875. Thanks for any help or advice. Regards Martin Stephens

Hello, List: Is anyone aware of a nominal roll of persons of British Commonwealth origin who served with British units in the Boer War. Specifically, my grand uncle, John Francis (Frank) Nugent, of Newfoundland. He served in, possibly, the Munster fusilliers, as he has a fusilliers badge on his cap in a picture of him. He also served in the Liverpool police force. He died about age 28. He was a brother of my grandfather,Leo William Nugent.(Both born in Nfld). Aiden Leo Nugent.....

hello fellow List members i was wondering if there is any way (without a trip to Kew) of finding out about my great grandfather George DOWSETT born 1879, he fought in the Boer war but according to his Army papers SERVED SOUTH AFRICA ... 13/12/1899 - 01/9/1900 DISCHARGED MEDICAL UNFIT ... 06.06.1901 i take it by this he was wounded but where can i find out, also it states home 1/9/1900 but i am unable to find him on the 1901 census i have spoken to the York and Lancaster regiment Museum and they say he would have been in York. thankyou in advance Alison and Richard WILSON Leicestershire

Hi Folk's I am new to this list, I have joined in the hope that some kind soul can help me. My family were living in Aberdeenshire when the Boar War started, Arthur William ROBERTSON went to South Africa as a Boar War farm servant, his brother John Kear ROBERTSON also went and joined the Natal Militia. Can anybody tell me anything about this unit, when it started and when it was disbanded. I am trying to find out when John went to Canada, I cannot find him entering on the Ellis Island site, and later served in the First World War. He later married and lived on Vancouver Island, his family still live on the Island. Thanks, I would love some help. Bye for now, David NZ

I would very much like to make contact with anyone who has a personal connection with this regiment in the Boer War (which my grandfather fought in) Paul Windley

Dear David Try http://www.national.archsrch.gov.za/sm300cv/smws/sm300dl Best wishes Daniel Jacobs Bellville, South Africa ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Jackson" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2003 10:08 PM Subject: [BOER-WAR] Natal Militia > Hi Folk's > I am new to this list, I have joined in the hope that some kind soul can help me. > > My family were living in Aberdeenshire when the Boar War started, Arthur William ROBERTSON went to South Africa as a Boar War farm servant, his brother John Kear ROBERTSON also went and joined the Natal Militia. Can anybody tell me anything about this unit, when it started and when it was disbanded. I am trying to find out when John went to Canada, I cannot find him entering on the Ellis Island site, and later served in the First World War. He later married and lived on Vancouver Island, his family still live on the Island. Thanks, I would love some help. > > Bye for now, > David NZ > > > ==== BOER-WAR Mailing List ==== > C J Genealogical Collections > Web Page http://freespace.virgin.net/genealogical.collections > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

I have in my possession my great grandfathers (John Bradfield BLAXALL's) diary from the Boar War - it contains little snipbits of info on various dates. It starts with him leaving England on 3rd February 1900. The diary is very interesting (what I can decipher) and includes items captured, no of casualties on certain days, a list of the names of the mules in J/J 2 Sect Pom Pom while in South Africa! and some recipes for Colic drinks?! as well as various battles mentioned. It starts at the top with his number NO.17784 then RHA K/K, Sect Pom Poms, at some point in the diary it mentions him joining J/J2 Sector Pom Pom - would this have something to do with his regiment & if so is there some knowledgable person who would be able to advise me what that might be. My ggrandfather was from Marylebone, Middlesex. Also, as my Ggrandfather served & survived from 1900 to 1902 would he have been given a medal for his duty? Best wishes Tara Southampton, Hampshire,UK

Dear Listers Could some one let me know if there is a nominal roll, that I can view, for all the English soldiers who served in the Boer War? I have found two of my great grandfathers serving in the Boer War, through Army Records. I also think a third was over there, George William Collins. I am having trouble finding him and his brother, John, on the 1901 Census. Both were born in Cold Ash Berkshire, but lived in the London area at the turn of 1900. They would have been aged 27 and 28 respectively. I do not know what regiment they would have joined under. Regards, Elaine (Perth Western Australia)

Hi there, I wonder if anyone could help me by looking on any lists of medal awards etc for the Boer War for the name SHELLARD. I'm searching for info on my maternal GGRandfather Charles Edward SHELLARD - I have been unable to find him on the 1901 census - the family household contains only the women of the family so I wonder if he and his brothers - Frederick and Benjamin were serving in the Boer War. Any help accepted gratefully Wendy www.thoughtcafe.co.uk The Thought Café "A quiet little corner of the internet to come and chat about reading & writing. Pour yourself a cup of coffee, put your feet up and come join us" [email protected] See my photo album at photos.yahoo.com/indychick_uk See my family tree at www.wendyandjon.dsl.pipex.com/Famtree/wc_toc.htm

I have a relative who went to Boer War, enlisting at Sheffield. His name is George WOODWARD and he was married to Miriam Shaw if my notes are correct. An elderly lady related to him said that he did not come back, but there was no mention of him as a casualty, despite enquiries from family. I suppose I would have to know his unit before any checks could be made. Aileen in Australia

I've been lucky enough to be given a copy of a diary kept by Private 3503 Richard Draper, C Company, 1st Battalion Devon Regiment, which he started while on board S.S. Sutley, en route for Port Natal. He writes almost daily throughout the defence and relief of Ladysmith, and then through the next year. The final entry is on 3rd October 1900: 'Still here and rumours of break up generally. Lets hope we are in the break up. Yarn is that Gen. Buller starts home from here.' Can anyone tell me what the movements were of the Battalion following that entry - did they start home? Richard Draper survived relatively unscathed, complete with diary - any suggestions [tactically speaking] for the diary ending there? Regards - Sue Sue Light Lancing [West Sussex] [email protected] www.unchangedbytime.co.uk Sue Light Lancing [West Sussex] [email protected] www.unchangedbytime.co.uk

Forwarded ----- Original Message ----- From: "charlotte selby" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2003 8:14 PM Subject: about my ancestor John benjamin selby To whom it may concern, My name is charlotte selby and i am looking for information about my great grand father John Benjamin Selby who was in the boer war i believe in 1899 in south africa and was with the 17th leicester regiment He was borneither the 2nd of september 1884 or the 16th of april 1882.They say he was a dispatcher or and a doctors helper and that he was shot at least 5 times and survived.If you have any information that may help me i would be very grateful. Yours truely charlotte selby --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.459 / Virus Database: 258 - Release Date: 25/02/2003

Forwarded ----- Original Message ----- From: "Susan Jury" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, March 03, 2003 12:28 AM Subject: {not a subscriber} Can anyone help to solve a mystery? My grandfather was Pte William Edward Liquorish, No.4178, of Royal Scots 2nd Dragoons. He was at sometime a lance-corporal and may have been wounded in fighting at Uitval's Nek. It is thought that in Dec.1899 he was in hospital at "Praittara" (Pretoria ?) and wrongly listed as No 4179. My grandmother had been previously married to a Thomas William Holland, of whom little can be found in civil records. However, a Pte T Holland, No 4158, of 6th Middlesex Regt.is believed to have died in Cape Town on 21/9/1900. Could he have been my grandmother's first husband ? Any information about these two men - especially next of kin - would be enormously welcome. Ken. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.459 / Virus Database: 258 - Release Date: 25/02/2003

Hi all, Here is something for you all to think about this weekend. "If you could invite any one ancestor to dinner - who would it be and why." Be very interesting to read the guest list and you just may find your missing person on the list. Regards, Julie & Carol List Admins --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.456 / Virus Database: 256 - Release Date: 18/02/03

Hello listers, I came across a reference to this site on the South Africa list, it is very useful for, amongst other things, Boer War Memorials > > > <A HREF="http://www.angelfire.com/mp/memorials/memindz1.htm">http://www.angelfire.com/mp/memorials/memindz1.htm</A> John Lobb London UK Researching in South Africa: LOBB, BENSON, CALTHORPE, CRICKMORE, and CLEMENTS

Dear List, I am a new subscriber. My name is Carol Lloyd nee SHIRLEY and I live in East Sussex, but am Manx born. I am seeking my GGrandfather John ( Walter ) SHIRLEY who was a Corporal Royal Artillery and may have fought in the Boar War. I do not know his date of birth/place but his family i.e, wife Mary nee GLANVILLE/HOSKING and their 6 children were born in Saltash, CON from 1876 - 1891 with one of these children being born on the Isle of Wight in 1879. I do not know which regiment he belonged to, but do know that he did not die during any conflicts as he died according to a new cousin in 1904/5 possibly Cornwall. Any help would be wonderful, Kindest Regards, Carol

Hello, I have a John ATTWELL born 11 April 1878 in Accrington, Lancashire. I have been given snippets of information as follows: 4 Jan 1896 John ATTWELL Accrington, Lancs 18 Moulder not marr. Previous service 3rd Bat Liverpool Regt. Joins Loyal North Lancashire Regt. South African Campaign, decorations SA Medal with 4 clasps and Kings Medal with 2 clasps If anyone is able to explain or fill in any details I would be most grateful, Thanks and best wishes, Sharon in Perth, Western Australia

Hello lIst, I am searching for inforamtion on an ancestor mine that fought in the Boer War. His name was Chesney WILLIAMS, the son of John and Ida WILLIAMS, of Devon, England. Any information, number, unit, medal/s award/s, will be greatly apprecaited. Many thanks, Wayne Holmes, Texas, U.S.A.

Hi Shirley, The following record from the South African Archives looks like Charles' gravestone: DEPOT Genealogical Society of SA, Peter Holden DESCRIPTION Cutler, Sgt. C - Gravestone. STARTING 0000 ENDING 19061004 REMARKS St. John's Cemetery, Wynberg, Cape Town. SUMMARY + Sgt. Charles Cutler. Died 04-10-1906. Aged 29 years. Have a look for other records of Charles in the Archives INDEX at: http://www.national.archives.gov.za/index.htm Click "Search", Click "RSA" Enter your search criteria Click "Search" You will probably have to appoint someone in SA to investigate specific records for you as the Archives staff will not. Perhaps the Gen Society of SA can give you more info on the above record. Their address can be found from the links page at: http://home.global.co.za/~mercon/ Regards, Gerold Whittaker. -----Original Message----- From: Shirley Johns [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 21 February 2003 07:33 To: [email protected] Subject: [BOER-WAR] casualties Hello all, I am trying to find information regarding Charles CUTLER who was born 1875 @ London and, according to family, died in South Africa during or just after the Boer War. If anyone have access to a casualty list and wouldn't mind checking it for Charles CUTLER, I would really appreciate it. Or, can anyone suggest any on-line sources for such information? Thanks, Shirley in USA