Hi, Listers, Harold James Withiel PHILLIPS, b. 1880 Redruth, son of James Withiel PHILLIPS and his second wife, Hester Ann HODGE Oppy/Oppy, married Edith MARTIN. With their baby daughter Charlotte, they moved from Cornwall to South Africa in 1906. Charlotte’s grand daughter states: I was always told that he was a mine captain and met an untimely end by being thrown down a mine shaft. I do have his gold pocket watch with a dent in the case. I am unsure of date of death but it must of been around 1910 as Edith remarried and had more children, the first being twins in 1912. If anyone knows how I can investigate this mine accident further and perhaps gather details and exact dates, it would be appreciated. Also, is there a way to learn where in South Africa they went and when? I am so excited because my posting here as well as in Cornish newsletters, etc, around the world is bringing more and more contacts of descendants who plan to come to our First International PHILLIPS of Nance Cornish Clan Gathering in Falmouth next April. For more information, please contact me via email. Also, is there a Cornish society in South Africa? Blessings, Meli in Texas