This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: brendaedmonds1 Surnames: HOY Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.canada.ontario.simcoe/2553/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Between 1902 and 1908 why would a family from Orillia go to South Africa?????? Charles Hoy went to S. Africa after the 1901 Census and stayed in the military there. His brother, Thomas and new wife went there also and had their first child registered at the District of Standerton, Province of Transvaal, Union of South Africa but possibly she was born on an English Ship. Thomas and his family returned before 1910 and settled in Montreal. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.