Anthony, My great grandfather had a Ben Marais (Barend Gabriël) * 24 Dec? cousin from Wakkerstroom/Pongola who was in the Boer War with him, and who used to be my dad's hero on account of his big game hunting adventure stories. I'm scarce on information on him. It's a long shot, but I thought I'd mention it to you on the scant chance that there might be a connection. He was married to Johanna Martina Labuschagne * 14 Jul ?. Regards, Herman Labuschagne, Jhb mellivora@hotmail.com -----Original Message----- From: Anthony Fitzhenry [mailto:anthonyf@axiz.co.za] Sent: Friday, June 10, 2005 7:59 AM To: BOER-WAR-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [BOER-WAR] Fitzhenry *********************** Your mail has been scanned by Interscan ***********-*********** Dear Everyone, As small children my maternal great grandfather (Marais) gave us a first hand account of a boer perspective on the war together with an account of his experience of the concentration camps. I would be grateful if anyone could help me with information on the participation in the war of anyone with my paternal surname "Fitzhenry". Any information would be appreciated. Thank you Anthony Fitzhenry ==== BOER-WAR Mailing List ==== Getting Started on Boer War Research? http://freespace.virgin.net/anglers.rest/BWInfo.htm ============================== Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx

*********************** Your mail has been scanned by Interscan ***********-*********** Dear Everyone, As small children my maternal great grandfather (Marais) gave us a first hand account of a boer perspective on the war together with an account of his experience of the concentration camps. I would be grateful if anyone could help me with information on the participation in the war of anyone with my paternal surname "Fitzhenry". Any information would be appreciated. Thank you Anthony Fitzhenry

Looking for any information concerning my grandfather William Hodges, who I believe served in South Africa in 1899/1900 in 2nd Battalion Coldstream Guards. He was invalided with 'Blackwater fever' and returned to England (date uncertain) but was present for the 1901 census when he was recorded as a 'private orderly' at Golders Hill 'Hospital', Hendon. He would have been circa 27 in 1900 and may have been a warrant officer at some point in his career as I possess a regimental cane reputed to have been his! I have tried the Coldstream Guards archive, but without his serial number they were unable to help. Any information gratefully received, Bryan Hodges

Hi Jenifer, I have the Imperial Yeomanry roll which shows 20284 Tpr. Arthur Royston Howard of the 12th (South Notts Hussars) Company, Imperial Yeomanry entitled to the Queen's South Africa Medal with clasps Cape Colony, Orange Free State, South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902. It also shows he died of disease at Naauwpoort (modern spelling Noupoort), Cape Colony on 17/1/1902. 'In Memoriam' shows him buried at Noupoort Cemetery and although there is no individual grave marker his name is on the cemetery memorial. The date clasps were often issued late, especially to the Imperial Yeomanry, weren't attached to the medal (especially, as in this case, when the man died) and became lost. The good news is that IY attestation and service papers, unlike those of regular soldiers of the period, have almost a 100% survival rate, even for men who died on service. His papers are in series WO/128 at the National Archives in Kew. Regards, David DAVID BENNETT <davidandjenifer@btinternet.com> wrote: Hello everyone, I am hoping that someone will be able to tell me a little more about Arthur Royston Howard, who died in the Boer War, possibly in 1900. He was a trooper in 12th Imperial Yeomanry, 3rd Battalion. We have his Queen's South Africa Medal, which has Orange Free State and Cape Colony clasps. Thanks, Jenifer --------------------------------- Yahoo! Messenger NEW - crystal clear PC to PCcalling worldwide with voicemail

Hello everyone, I am hoping that someone will be able to tell me a little more about Arthur Royston Howard, who died in the Boer War, possibly in 1900. He was a trooper in 12th Imperial Yeomanry, 3rd Battalion. We have his Queen's South Africa Medal, which has Orange Free State and Cape Colony clasps. Thanks, Jenifer

Dear Jennifer, I have looked up your man in the casualty returns and in the book IN MEMORIAM. Only one AR HOWARD died in the war. 20284 PRIVATE A.R. HOWARD 3rd (SHERWOOD RANGERS) COMPANY 10th IMPERIAL YEOMANRY DIED FROM DISEASE ON 17 JANUARY 1902 AT NOUPOORT (Then called Naauwport). His name is on the monument in NOUPOORT MUSEUM) He was buried at Noupoort Station) If you have his QSA name, number, and unit should be engraved on the rim. JOHN CRONIN CHRISTCHURCH DORSET

Dear Boer War experts group, My grandfather TOM SCOTLAND of Jesmond, Northumberland, England apparently joined the army in 1899 ?: - 5th Battalion of Northumberland Fusiliers and served for 12 months. In around 1900 ?: - He joined the 100th Company of Imperial Yeomanry and served for 18 months in South Africa (Boer War). I am obviously looking for further information on his service. He did survive and joined up for WW1 service in the 10th Australian Light Horse in Egypt. He also just survived this episode. This period provides no connection to his British service however. Where do I go from here? regards Peter Scotland ----- Original Message ----- From: BOER-WAR-D-request@rootsweb.com To: BOER-WAR-D@rootsweb.com Sent: Friday, May 20, 2005 12:00 AM Subject: BOER-WAR-D Digest V05 #59

Hi Peter - I have the Imperial Yeomanry medal roll which shows 29716 Pte. Thomas Scotland, 100th (Northumberland) Company Imperial Yeomanry, entitled to the Queen's South Africa Medal with clasps Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901 & South Africa 1902. The remarks column notes that he was severely wounded at Waterkloof 4/10/1901 and that he qualified for the last two clasps with the I.Y. Staff. His I.Y. attestation and service papers survive in series WO 128 at the National Archive in Kew. These typically consist of 4 pages. Being in Australia you would need to use the services of a researcher a researcher to dig out copies. Regards, David Reply Tree - DDNet <replytree@dodo.com.au> wrote: Dear Boer War experts group, My grandfather TOM SCOTLAND of Jesmond, Northumberland, England apparently joined the army in 1899 ?: - 5th Battalion of Northumberland Fusiliers and served for 12 months. In around 1900 ?: - He joined the 100th Company of Imperial Yeomanry and served for 18 months in South Africa (Boer War). I am obviously looking for further information on his service. He did survive and joined up for WW1 service in the 10th Australian Light Horse in Egypt. He also just survived this episode. This period provides no connection to his British service however. Where do I go from here? regards Peter Scotland --------------------------------- How much free photo storage do you get? Store your holiday snaps for FREE with Yahoo! Photos. Get Yahoo! Photos

I am researching a relative CHARLES JOSEPH MOREHEN who was born in London, England and died in South Africa. In 1901 he was a Lance Corporal in the 2nd Royal Warwickshire Regiment. His marriage certificate, 8 days before the 1901 Census, lists his residence as 'Camp', but I can't find him in the 1901 Census itself. I know the 2nd Royal Warwickshire Regiment was in South Africa during the Boer War, but I have no indication of whether he was there or not - the shipping lists seem to list only the officers. I know he came back to England and raised a family, and then emigrated back to SA, where he died, so he wouldn't be listed in any casualty lists. I would like to find out whether he was stationed in South Africa during the Boer War or not. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Pam London, Canada

I have a relative, Frederick William SHEPPARD (b. 1870, Market Lavington, Wilts) who married Ethel Alice PINCHIN (b.1872, Chippenham, Wilts) in Market Lavington in Nov 1897. In the 1901 census Ethel is a widow (with no children), visiting the HAYWARD family at Jennings Street, Swindon, Wilts. I have scoured the GRO index for Frederick's death between his marriage and the 1901 census, but cannot find it. I was wondering if he fought and was killed in the Boer War. He had a younger brother William (b. Nov 1883, Market Lavington, Wilts) who was in the Coldstream Guards, enlisting in Jan 1901, service number 4037. William had medals: South African War Medal 1902, with clasp for Cape Colony South Africa 1902. William also gained medals in WW2. Please does anyone have information that might show that Frederick was indeed in Africa? Regards Graham

Dear Graham, According to the reference books that I have only two F SHEPPARDS died in the Boer War. The first is nearest to you relation: 2124 Private F. Sheppard, 2nd Battalion Wiltshire Regiment Died from wounds received at SLAAPKRANS on 28/07/1900. He died on 30th 07 1900. His age is not given. He should have entitled to the Queens South Africa Medal. In all probability it was sent to his wife. The second F. Sheppard was only 23 when he died at Netley hospital Southampton in the UK and no details of the reason for his death are given. He was 9377 Private F.Sheppard 6th Middlesex died 26/05/1901 I hope that the information is of help. Good Hunting John Cronin JOHN CRONIN CHRISTCHURCH DORSET

>From: David Sheldon <David.Sheldon@poports.com.au> > >A different request perhaps but I am looking for more information on my >grandfather MARTINUS DIEDERICK DE BEER who was a boer POW and who spent >time in India. Hi David Not much help, but the Hawarden Castle left Cape Town for India on 02 April 1902 wih 512 POW onboard. I will post your request on an Afrikaans mailing list and you might have better luck through that. __________/\/******\/\______ Anne Lehmkuhl, London, UK http://www.rupert.net/~lkool/ Information & the South African Genealogical Research Directory

Hi, A different request perhaps but I am looking for more information on my grandfather MARTINUS DIEDERICK DE BEER who was a boer POW and who spent time in India. The information below is all I can get from the South African authorities - would there be any further records or information from the British records. "MD de beer was one of the unfortunate POWs who spent a considerable time on board ship. They were on their way to Ceylon when the authorities discovered someone with bubonic plague on board ship. After spending sometime in Durban harbour in quarantine they were sent back to Cape Town to spend some more time there. The governor of Ceylon felt that the camps on the islands were overflowing thus they were sent to India. NO16847 Name DE BEER, DIEDERICK MARTINUS Age 33 Address DAMPLAATS HEILBRON Fieldcornetcy VECHTKOP Captured at HOPETOWN 1901/02/23 Sent to Ahmednagar INDIA on board the HAWARDEN Castle Most of these POWs reurned at the end of 1902 beginning of 1903 as the monsoons rains had an influence on the ships travelling to and from India." I would appreciate any help - there is an interesting story about my grandfather and an English soldier who met in a battle - I will get my facts straight and send more info later. Is there a similar site to this that would deal with WW1 & WW2 - my other Grandfather and my uncle served in the RFC and the SAAF . Thanks and Regards, David V. Sheldon ************************************************************************************************* "This e-mail and its attachments are intended for the named addressee only and no liability is accepted for use or reliance on any part of this e-mail by any other person. It is confidential, may be subject to privilege and is also subject to copyright. No part of it should be reproduced, adapted or communicated without the written consent of the copyright owner. Any confidentiality or privilege is not waived or lost because this e-mail has been received by you and you are not the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, please let us know by reply e-mail. Please note that e-mails can be interfered with, can contain computer viruses or other defects and may not be successfully replicated on other systems. This footnote confirms that this e-mail message has been swept for the presence of computer viruses. However whilst the sender has taken reasonable precautions to minimise the risk of this email and any attachment containing viruses, we cannot accept liability for any such viruses and we give no warranties in relation to any of the above matters. If you have any doubts about the authenticity of this e-mail please contact the sender immediately. No responsibility is accepted for any changes made to a document other than those made by the sender."

Yes Rootwsweb does have a WW2 site. I would love to hear your story about your relative and the English soldier...My grandmother was a Boer and my grandfather a Scottish soldier. My great uncles were POWs in Ceylon and Bermuda. Gail Lynch Researching RAAFF, MACKENZIE & others In South Africa

You may find the following of interest: London Times 24/04/01 (Wednesday) p5b Dateline Bombay, April 23. The Hawarden Castle, with a number of Boer prisoners arrived here this morning. Cape Times Weekly Edition 24/04/01 p22 The Hawarden Castle, with Boer POW has arrived at Bombay. Cape Times Weekly Edition 01/05/01 p24 Dateline London, Apr. 24. The Hawarden Castle has arrived at Bombay with Boer POW. ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Sheldon" <David.Sheldon@poports.com.au> To: <BOER-WAR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2005 9:50 PM Subject: [BOER-WAR] Boer War - POW > Hi, > > A different request perhaps but I am looking for more information on my > grandfather MARTINUS DIEDERICK DE BEER who was a boer POW and who spent > time in India. > > The information below is all I can get from the South African > authorities - > would there be any further records or information from the British > records. > > > "MD de beer was one of the unfortunate POWs who spent a considerable time > on board ship. > They were on their way to Ceylon when the authorities discovered someone > with bubonic plague on board ship. > After spending sometime in Durban harbour in quarantine they were sent > back > to Cape Town to spend some more time there. > > The governor of Ceylon felt that the camps on the islands were > overflowing > thus they were sent to India. > > NO16847 > Name DE BEER, DIEDERICK MARTINUS > Age 33 > Address DAMPLAATS HEILBRON > Fieldcornetcy VECHTKOP > Captured at HOPETOWN 1901/02/23 > Sent to Ahmednagar INDIA on board the HAWARDEN Castle > > Most of these POWs reurned at the end of 1902 beginning of 1903 as the > monsoons rains had an influence on the ships travelling to and from > India." > > I would appreciate any help - there is an interesting story about my > grandfather and an English soldier who met in a battle - I will get my > facts > straight and send more info later. > > Is there a similar site to this that would deal with WW1 & WW2 - my other > Grandfather and my uncle served in the RFC and the SAAF . > > > Thanks and Regards, > > David V. Sheldon > >

Thank you for your investigation John. I will keep looking Christine Quoting CJohncronin@aol.com: > Dear Christine, > I have just completed a search of the casualty returns for the Argylls > during the Boer War. I can find no casualty report for the name PLATTEN. I > used > the book SOUTH AFRICAN FIELD FORCE CASUALTY LIST. This was compiled from > casualty returns held at Kew. The book does not attempt to put the names in > any > order other than listing them by regiment in 6 monthly periods. Thus I may > > have missed it. There is also the chance that it was never transcribed. > > Good hunting > > John > > JOHN CRONIN > CHRISTCHURCH > DORSET > > > ==== BOER-WAR Mailing List ==== > Boer War Reading > http://freespace.virgin.net/anglers.rest/BoerWarReading.htm > > ============================== > Find your ancestors in the Birth, Marriage and Death Records. > New content added every business day. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13964/rd.ashx > > ---------------------------------------------- This mail sent through http://www.ukonline.net

I have only just logged on to this address to see if anyone can guide me in finding information about my great grandfather. Alfred John Platten (might have been called Frederick, born Hoveton St Peter, Norfolk) served with the Argylls in the Boer War and returned with shrapnel in his head. Is is possible to find a list of names and where they served or if a ship logged names of returned casualties. Apparently, someone in the family held photos/letters and his rank but these appear to lost. Any guidance appreciated Christine Thorpe ---------------------------------------------- This mail sent through http://www.ukonline.net

Dear Christine, I have just completed a search of the casualty returns for the Argylls during the Boer War. I can find no casualty report for the name PLATTEN. I used the book SOUTH AFRICAN FIELD FORCE CASUALTY LIST. This was compiled from casualty returns held at Kew. The book does not attempt to put the names in any order other than listing them by regiment in 6 monthly periods. Thus I may have missed it. There is also the chance that it was never transcribed. Good hunting John JOHN CRONIN CHRISTCHURCH DORSET

I have a book at home I can check tonight for you. Regards, David McNay > I am trying to find information regarding a James Davidson McLean(Maclean) > born 1869in Deskford, Banff. I believe he served in the Boer War as a > Quarter Master Sgt. with the soldiers of Banffshire. The Royal Garrison > Artillery, Western Division #15 Company. > Can anyone give any further information? > Ian in Canada > > > --------------------------------- > Discover Yahoo! > Find restaurants, movies, travel & more fun for the weekend. Check it > out! > > > ==== BOER-WAR Mailing List ==== > Boer War Links > http://freespace.virgin.net/anglers.rest/BoerWarLinks.htm > > ============================== > View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find > marriage announcements and more. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx > > >

Hi All,I,m searching for my GGgrandfather-George Brockbank.He was Private 6503 in the 1st battalion.This is all I know of his record.He was born in Shepherds Gate,Crook,Westmorland in 1851-so would of been around 48-52 at time of Boer War.He was alive in 1898 and living PROBABLY in Ambleside,Westmorland.His daughter married late in 1898 in Dalton-in-Furness,Lancashire,he is alive & profession given as Carter.By 1901,he has disappeared off electoral rolls,his wife appears as a widow in Dalton-in-Furness,Lancashire and I cannot find his death anywhere in the British Isles.His family emigrated to South Africa soon after end of Boer War to same areas of conflict,but his wife stayed and remarried.I do not know if he died or survived or if she just put down on census she was widowed.Anyone any info? This would be much appreciated as I cannot take family history any further.Many thanks,Paul.