Hi Heather, Thanks for the Halket info. I have researched the names you gave me but am unable to find any connection with my family. Regards Wes Halket ----- Original Message ----- From: "Heather MacAlister - LearningOnline" <Heather@learningonline.co.za> To: <SOUTH-AFRICA-CAPE-TOWN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, July 01, 2005 3:41 PM Subject: RE: [South-Africa-Cape-Town] Lost Halkets > Hello Wes > > John Halkett was born in Scotland in 1836 and died in Rondebosch Cape > Town on 23/2/1887. He was the son of James and Margaret S. Halkett. He > married Johanna Catherina Taute in George on 9/3/1864. She was born in > 1856. > > Their children were: > > James Taute Halkett > Alex Colin > Patric Arthur > William Henry > Charles Hugh > Andrew Douglas > Florence Edith > Charlotte Constance > John born in Rondebosch who died unmarried in Roodepoort on 5/2/1915. > > The Halketts are still alive and kicking in Cape Town today. > > There are about fifteen records relating to this family at > www.familytree.co.za > > Kind regards > Heather > > Heather MacAlister > Web Site Manager for: > www.familytree.co.za + www.ancestry.mweb.co.za > > E-Centre > 46 Hof Street > Gardens > 8001 > Cape Town > SOUTH AFRICA > > Tel: +27-21-481-8316 > Fax: +27-21-481-8333 > > -----Original Message----- > From: Wes Halket [mailto:mowesh@bigpond.net.au] > Sent: 01 July 2005 07:13 AM > To: SOUTH-AFRICA-CAPE-TOWN-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [South-Africa-Cape-Town] Lost Halkets > > Hi, I am trying to trace the descendants of two family members, James > Halket b Abt.1876 in Glasgow and Alexander b.Abt1879. Both migrated to > South Africa, arriving Durban about 1911. Alexander is said to have > married and had a son Arthur. James was at one time an Locomotive driver > with SA Railways. Both later ran some kind of shop or emporium. Any info > would be greatly appreciated. Wes Halket > > > ==== SOUTH-AFRICA-CAPE-TOWN Mailing List ==== > Cape Town Family History Society > www.genealogy.co.za/society/socweb.htm > > ============================== > New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your > ancestors at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. > Learn more: > http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=1459 > 9&targetid=5429 > > > > ==== SOUTH-AFRICA-CAPE-TOWN Mailing List ==== > www.sagenealogy.co.za - passenger lists, genealogy links,CDs and books > > ============================== > Census images 1901, 1891, 1881 and 1871, plus so much more. > Ancestry.com's United Kingdom & Ireland Collection. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13968/rd.ashx > >

I am hoping someone on the list can explain to me what the Colonial Orphan Chambers were. In 1905 my husband's grandfather was before the magistrates in Cape Town for unpaid rent to this organisation. He was a clergyman so maybe worked/lived at the Chambers. Would be grateful for any assistance with this or any information about the names (below) which I'm researching. If any listers are researching these families, I'll be more than willing to share information with them. Thanks, Jan Hill Researching in S Africa: Rev Frederick WINGATE (various postings 1890-1910). He married Dorothy Maxwell. THOMPSON family (descendents of Francis THOMPSON b. 1829 Yorkshire ENGLAND, died in native raid on his son's farm, Cornforth Hill near Kimberley in 1878. MAXWELL family (John MAXWELL married Penelope THOMPSON (b 1851, daughter of Francis Thompson and sister to Francis "Matabele" Thompson, a colleague of Rhodes)

Yes it always pays to look at the original document yourself - I recently had an address transcribed by a previous researcher as Levisham Terrace which did not exist, but when I finally tracked down a digital copy of the original it turned out to be Turnham Green Terrace! Ian Westergaard In Cloudy & Cool Central Otago New Zealand ----- Original Message ----- From: "patfryk" <patfryk@clear.net.nz> To: <SOUTH-AFRICA-CAPE-TOWN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2005 4:46 AM Subject: [South-Africa-Cape-Town] deciphering signatures > Just thought I'd pass this joyful bit on. > For years from four different researchers /and/ or/ cousins (pre email days and digital whatevers) a witness to two weddings and sponsor to baptisms was a name deciphered as "Lenha" .And how I searched for that in Ireland and all. Only yesterday with the original docs in my hand did I instantly see not Lenha but Cecelia!! > Go figure > Pat > > > ==== SOUTH-AFRICA-CAPE-TOWN Mailing List ==== > South African Passenger Lists, Genealogy links, CDs and books > www.sagenealogy.co.za > > ============================== > Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for > ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx > >

Just thought I'd pass this joyful bit on. For years from four different researchers /and/ or/ cousins (pre email days and digital whatevers) a witness to two weddings and sponsor to baptisms was a name deciphered as "Lenha" .And how I searched for that in Ireland and all. Only yesterday with the original docs in my hand did I instantly see not Lenha but Cecelia!! Go figure Pat

Please can someone reach her for me. emails seem to be off the mark. Pat

Hi Pat Sharon can be reached at either of these email address's swarr@learningonline.co.za snw@freemail.absa.co.za kind regards Heather Visit South Africa's premier Genealogy + Family History Web sites : www.familytree.co.za <http://www.familytree.co.za> + www.ancestry.mweb.co.za <http://www.ancestry.mweb.co.za> -----Original Message----- From: patfryk [mailto:patfryk@clear.net.nz] Sent: 18 August 2005 07:37 PM To: SOUTH-AFRICA-CAPE-TOWN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [South-Africa-Cape-Town] Calling Sharon Warr Please can someone reach her for me. emails seem to be off the mark. Pat ==== SOUTH-AFRICA-CAPE-TOWN Mailing List ==== South African Passenger Lists, Genealogy links, CDs and books www.sagenealogy.co.za ============================== New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your ancestors at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. Learn more: http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=14599&ta rgetid=5429

Thanks for your replies, Coral Anna and Heather. Fishermen/sailors and Kalk Bay definitely strikes a cord. I will have to do some more detective work and question the oldies for more clues before I take this further as I do not have enough information yet and could be barking up the wrong tree. I'll be back, Elva > From: "Foster, Coral A." <Coral.Anna.Foster@wwrc.virginia.gov> > Date: 17 August 2005 8:50:41 PM > To: SOUTH-AFRICA-CAPE-TOWN-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: RE: [South-Africa-Cape-Town] Philipino immigrants > > > Elva, > > I don't know too much about this, but I do know that there are > Filipino graves above Kalk Bay just off Boyes Drive - I have > personally seen 2 of them. They are of fishermen/sailors. > > I also think that there might be some graves over in the old > Simonstown cemetery, where there are also some Russian sailor graves. > I know that there were quite a few Filipinos who were employed as > fishermen out of Kalk Bay harbor. I heard quite a few stories about > them from the people (descendants?) there when I lived there for 10 > years before I came to the states. > > Good luck, I hope someone can steer you in the right direction. But > if you need someone to get you pictures of the gravestones, I might be > able to help you with that. I have absolutely no idea of the names, > however! > > cheers, > Coral Anna > > From: "Heather MacAlister - LearningOnline" > <Heather@learningonline.co.za> > Date: 17 August 2005 2:44:29 PM > To: SOUTH-AFRICA-CAPE-TOWN-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: RE: [South-Africa-Cape-Town] Philipino immigrants > > > Hello Elva > > What sort of info are you looking for on these families ? > Any specific surnames ? > Regards > Heather >

Hi Mike, Besides Death Notices/Estate Papers (MOOC) at the Cape Archives, http://www.national.archives.gov.za/naairs.htm , it would be well worth trying GISA in Stellenbosch. They have a project called SAG (SA Genealogies) which includes Church entries. Volume 12 (So - Sz) has now been completed and may include SOLOMON/S. GILMORE-GILMOUR is listed in Volume 2 (D - G) Their contact details are at: http://www.sun.ac.za/gisa/home.asp Good luck, Elva > From: "butlerm" <butlerm@mcmaster.ca> > Date: 17 August 2005 2:07:36 AM > To: SOUTH-AFRICA-CAPE-TOWN-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: SOLOMON in Cape Town > > > Good afternoon all. I'm looking for my grand-father and his family. > Jacobus > Solomon was born in Cape Town in 1901. His father was Isaac Solomon > (possibly the son of Jeremias), and I think his mother was Sarah. > There were > also siblings Isaac, Sophie, Wilhelmina. There may also have been a > Reuben, > but the story is not clear. Jacob married my grand-mother Martha > GILMORE > around 1929. She was born in Durban. > > Unfortunately, that's about all I have. Any information or suggestions > would > be greatly appreciated. I'm cross-posting to the SA list, so I > apologize in > advance for the doubles. > > Regards, Mike >

Is there someone who is going to the Archives with spare time to look up MOOC 6/9/227 2072 Edward Charles Barry 1885 I don't need the actual doc. just the info in it to check if this is the line I am after. Please. ? I seem to have got the lines crossed somehwere. thanks Pat

Ahhhh! it just dawned on me, perhaps I should be searching for 'Filipino' ??? Getting a bit thick with age. Elva Begin forwarded message: > From: Elva Hanly <theaviary@bigpond.com> > Date: 17 August 2005 10:12:17 AM > To: SOUTH-AFRICA-CAPE-TOWN-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Philipino immigrants > > Hello Listers, > > I am looking for any information regarding a small group of Philipino > immigrants/workers to the Cape pre 1900. There was a message posted on > one of the lists which just touched on this, but after doing List > searches I am unable to find this message. > Hoping someone can steer me in the right direction. > > Regards, > > Elva >

Hello Listers, I am looking for any information regarding a small group of Philipino immigrants/workers to the Cape pre 1900. There was a message posted on one of the lists which just touched on this, but after doing List searches I am unable to find this message. Hoping someone can steer me in the right direction. Regards, Elva

Elva, I don't know too much about this, but I do know that there are Filipino graves above Kalk Bay just off Boyes Drive - I have personally seen 2 of them. They are of fishermen/sailors. I also think that there might be some graves over in the old Simonstown cemetery, where there are also some Russian sailor graves. I know that there were quite a few Filipinos who were employed as fishermen out of Kalk Bay harbor. I heard quite a few stories about them from the people (descendants?) there when I lived there for 10 years before I came to the states. Good luck, I hope someone can steer you in the right direction. But if you need someone to get you pictures of the gravestones, I might be able to help you with that. I have absolutely no idea of the names, however! cheers, Coral Anna -----Original Message----- From: Elva Hanly [mailto:theaviary@bigpond.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2005 8:12 PM To: SOUTH-AFRICA-CAPE-TOWN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [South-Africa-Cape-Town] Philipino immigrants Hello Listers, I am looking for any information regarding a small group of Philipino immigrants/workers to the Cape pre 1900. There was a message posted on one of the lists which just touched on this, but after doing List searches I am unable to find this message. Hoping someone can steer me in the right direction. Regards, Elva ==== SOUTH-AFRICA-CAPE-TOWN Mailing List ==== South African Passenger Lists, Genealogy links, CDs and books www.sagenealogy.co.za ============================== View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find marriage announcements and more. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx * CONFIDENTIALITY/PRIVACY NOTICE - The documents included in this transmission may contain information that is confidential and/or legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the information to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the contents of these documents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this document in error, please notify the sender immediately to arrange for return or destruction of these documents.

Hello Elva What sort of info are you looking for on these families ? Any specific surnames ? Regards Heather Heather MacAlister Web Site Manager for: www.familytree.co.za + www.ancestry.mweb.co.za E-Centre 46 Hof Street Gardens 8001 Cape Town SOUTH AFRICA Tel: +27-21-481-8316 Fax: +27-21-481-8333 -----Original Message----- From: Elva Hanly [mailto:theaviary@bigpond.com] Sent: 17 August 2005 02:12 AM To: SOUTH-AFRICA-CAPE-TOWN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [South-Africa-Cape-Town] Philipino immigrants Hello Listers, I am looking for any information regarding a small group of Philipino immigrants/workers to the Cape pre 1900. There was a message posted on one of the lists which just touched on this, but after doing List searches I am unable to find this message. Hoping someone can steer me in the right direction. Regards, Elva ==== SOUTH-AFRICA-CAPE-TOWN Mailing List ==== South African Passenger Lists, Genealogy links, CDs and books www.sagenealogy.co.za ============================== View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find marriage announcements and more. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx

Hello Coral They have only just started Maitland so think it will take a few years to transcribe the whole lot. I personally would wait a bit longer kind regards Heather Visit South Africa's premier Genealogy + Family History Web sites : www.familytree.co.za <http://www.familytree.co.za> + www.ancestry.mweb.co.za <http://www.ancestry.mweb.co.za> -----Original Message----- From: Foster, Coral A. [mailto:Coral.Anna.Foster@wwrc.virginia.gov] Sent: 16 August 2005 03:43 PM To: SOUTH-AFRICA-CAPE-TOWN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: [South-Africa-Cape-Town] Re: SOUTH-AFRICA-CAPE-TOWN-D Digest V05 #91 Heather: As many of my ancestor's graves were moved from Cape Town to Maitland, how can I get these CD's? Also, if I gave them names would they be able to send me the appropriate CD's, or would I just have to purchase the sets? Thanks, CA -----Original Message----- From: Heather MacAlister - LearningOnline [mailto:Heather@learningonline.co.za] Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2005 9:15 AM To: SOUTH-AFRICA-CAPE-TOWN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: [South-Africa-Cape-Town] Re: SOUTH-AFRICA-CAPE-TOWN-D Digest V05 #91 Hello Beryl Thanks for your email. So far nothing as changed. The Western Cape Genealogical Society of SA is busy transcribing the tombstones of the cemetery of which some of them are already available on their 3rd Cemetery CD. The plot cards are still housed at the Cape Metropolitan Council offices in Wale Street where we too have heard that they charge R225.00 for each surname looked up - WOW what an expense. Take care Kind regards Heather Heather MacAlister Web Site Manager for: www.familytree.co.za + www.ancestry.mweb.co.za E-Centre 46 Hof Street Gardens 8001 Cape Town SOUTH AFRICA Tel: +27-21-481-8316 Fax: +27-21-481-8333 -----Original Message----- From: Beryl. B [mailto:balden@zahav.net.il] Sent: 16 August 2005 11:11 AM To: SOUTH-AFRICA-CAPE-TOWN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [South-Africa-Cape-Town] Re: SOUTH-AFRICA-CAPE-TOWN-D Digest V05 #91 Dear Heather I am a former Capetonian, living in Israel and on your mailing list. I read with interest yesterday's report on Maitland Cemetery. I then read your column on "Cemetery Records in Dire Straights" which is on the Internet in an article which appears at the following website,on page 4 of the Newsletter: http://www.rootsweb.com/~zafgssa/newsletters/WCapeNewsletter2004_1.PDF Could you please advise me if you know what the present position with this is. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely Beryl Baleson balden@zahav.net.il ==== SOUTH-AFRICA-CAPE-TOWN Mailing List ==== South African Passenger Lists, Genealogy links, CDs and books www.sagenealogy.co.za ============================== 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 ==== SOUTH-AFRICA-CAPE-TOWN Mailing List ==== South African Passenger Lists, Genealogy links, CDs and books www.sagenealogy.co.za ============================== Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx * CONFIDENTIALITY/PRIVACY NOTICE - The documents included in this transmission may contain information that is confidential and/or legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the information to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the contents of these documents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this document in error, please notify the sender immediately to arrange for return or destruction of these documents. ==== SOUTH-AFRICA-CAPE-TOWN Mailing List ==== South African Passenger Lists, Genealogy links, CDs and books www.sagenealogy.co.za ============================== Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx

Hello Beryl Thanks for your email. So far nothing as changed. The Western Cape Genealogical Society of SA is busy transcribing the tombstones of the cemetery of which some of them are already available on their 3rd Cemetery CD. The plot cards are still housed at the Cape Metropolitan Council offices in Wale Street where we too have heard that they charge R225.00 for each surname looked up - WOW what an expense. Take care Kind regards Heather Heather MacAlister Web Site Manager for: www.familytree.co.za + www.ancestry.mweb.co.za E-Centre 46 Hof Street Gardens 8001 Cape Town SOUTH AFRICA Tel: +27-21-481-8316 Fax: +27-21-481-8333 -----Original Message----- From: Beryl. B [mailto:balden@zahav.net.il] Sent: 16 August 2005 11:11 AM To: SOUTH-AFRICA-CAPE-TOWN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [South-Africa-Cape-Town] Re: SOUTH-AFRICA-CAPE-TOWN-D Digest V05 #91 Dear Heather I am a former Capetonian, living in Israel and on your mailing list. I read with interest yesterday's report on Maitland Cemetery. I then read your column on "Cemetery Records in Dire Straights" which is on the Internet in an article which appears at the following website,on page 4 of the Newsletter: http://www.rootsweb.com/~zafgssa/newsletters/WCapeNewsletter2004_1.PDF Could you please advise me if you know what the present position with this is. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely Beryl Baleson balden@zahav.net.il ==== SOUTH-AFRICA-CAPE-TOWN Mailing List ==== South African Passenger Lists, Genealogy links, CDs and books www.sagenealogy.co.za ============================== 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

Good afternoon all. I'm looking for my grand-father and his family. Jacobus Solomon was born in Cape Town in 1901. His father was Isaac Solomon (possibly the son of Jeremias), and I think his mother was Sarah. There were also siblings Isaac, Sophie, Wilhelmina. There may also have been a Reuben, but the story is not clear. Jacob married my grand-mother Martha GILMORE around 1929. She was born in Durban. Unfortunately, that's about all I have. Any information or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I'm cross-posting to the SA list, so I apologize in advance for the doubles. Regards, Mike

Dear Heather I am a former Capetonian, living in Israel and on your mailing list. I read with interest yesterday's report on Maitland Cemetery. I then read your column on "Cemetery Records in Dire Straights" which is on the Internet in an article which appears at the following website,on page 4 of the Newsletter: http://www.rootsweb.com/~zafgssa/newsletters/WCapeNewsletter2004_1.PDF Could you please advise me if you know what the present position with this is. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely Beryl Baleson balden@zahav.net.il

Heather: As many of my ancestor's graves were moved from Cape Town to Maitland, how can I get these CD's? Also, if I gave them names would they be able to send me the appropriate CD's, or would I just have to purchase the sets? Thanks, CA -----Original Message----- From: Heather MacAlister - LearningOnline [mailto:Heather@learningonline.co.za] Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2005 9:15 AM To: SOUTH-AFRICA-CAPE-TOWN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: [South-Africa-Cape-Town] Re: SOUTH-AFRICA-CAPE-TOWN-D Digest V05 #91 Hello Beryl Thanks for your email. So far nothing as changed. The Western Cape Genealogical Society of SA is busy transcribing the tombstones of the cemetery of which some of them are already available on their 3rd Cemetery CD. The plot cards are still housed at the Cape Metropolitan Council offices in Wale Street where we too have heard that they charge R225.00 for each surname looked up - WOW what an expense. Take care Kind regards Heather Heather MacAlister Web Site Manager for: www.familytree.co.za + www.ancestry.mweb.co.za E-Centre 46 Hof Street Gardens 8001 Cape Town SOUTH AFRICA Tel: +27-21-481-8316 Fax: +27-21-481-8333 -----Original Message----- From: Beryl. B [mailto:balden@zahav.net.il] Sent: 16 August 2005 11:11 AM To: SOUTH-AFRICA-CAPE-TOWN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [South-Africa-Cape-Town] Re: SOUTH-AFRICA-CAPE-TOWN-D Digest V05 #91 Dear Heather I am a former Capetonian, living in Israel and on your mailing list. I read with interest yesterday's report on Maitland Cemetery. I then read your column on "Cemetery Records in Dire Straights" which is on the Internet in an article which appears at the following website,on page 4 of the Newsletter: http://www.rootsweb.com/~zafgssa/newsletters/WCapeNewsletter2004_1.PDF Could you please advise me if you know what the present position with this is. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely Beryl Baleson balden@zahav.net.il ==== SOUTH-AFRICA-CAPE-TOWN Mailing List ==== South African Passenger Lists, Genealogy links, CDs and books www.sagenealogy.co.za ============================== 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 ==== SOUTH-AFRICA-CAPE-TOWN Mailing List ==== South African Passenger Lists, Genealogy links, CDs and books www.sagenealogy.co.za ============================== Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx * CONFIDENTIALITY/PRIVACY NOTICE - The documents included in this transmission may contain information that is confidential and/or legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the information to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the contents of these documents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this document in error, please notify the sender immediately to arrange for return or destruction of these documents.

Hi Anne, Contact details for Cape Town Municipal Cemtereries and Crematoria is at: http://www.capegateway.gov.za/eng/directories/services/14709/21865 They do lookups but as it is very time-consuming and they don't have sufficient staff,the fees is high, ie. R225 per name as from 1 July 2005. It may be better to ask a private researcher or ask a relative living in Cape Town. Regards, Elva > From: Anne Andrews <anne_j_andrews@yahoo.com.au> > Date: 15 August 2005 10:58:24 AM > To: SOUTH-AFRICA-CAPE-TOWN-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: MAITLAND CEMETERY > > > When researching Maitland Cemetery on the internet there is not alot > of info. > > Are there people who will do lookups in this Cemetery? > > My Great Grandfather & his wife are buried there. > > Sir Thomas Muir 1844-1934 , Lady Margaret Muir 1843-1919. > > I have a distant relative that has photos of the Headstones but will > not share with anyone so I was hoping I could find out if they were > undamaged & still viewable. > > Thanks > Anne > > Send instant messages to your online friends > http://au.messenger.yahoo.com > > ______________________________ >

When researching Maitland Cemetery on the internet there is not alot of info. Are there people who will do lookups in this Cemetery? My Great Grandfather & his wife are buried there. Sir Thomas Muir 1844-1934 , Lady Margaret Muir 1843-1919. I have a distant relative that has photos of the Headstones but will not share with anyone so I was hoping I could find out if they were undamaged & still viewable. Thanks Anne Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger.yahoo.com