Issue :	#38
Date :	October 2006
Publisher :	Delyse Brown
e-Mail :	editor@genealogyworld.net
Back Issues:	Archive
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Hello !*FIRST_NAME*!,

'GENEALOGY WORLD' - NEW ITEMS :
            Index on right hand side of page.

TNA are on track to put the 1911 Census online in 2012 as planned. Census returns are released only after 100 years to protect the personal information disclosed.

The 1911 Census is over 12 times the size of that in 1901, dealing with 35 million people over 35 000 volumes. The records are in good condition and suitable for scanning. TNA are currently in consultation with several companies to see which is best suited for carrying out the task.

One of our GENEALOGY WORLD newsletter readers came across this interesting website about the 2001 UK census
http://www.taliesin-arlein.net/names/search.php

He tells me that apparently Brown is the 5th most common name in England, with 291 872 in 2001 and over a million since surnames began!

Perhaps you would like to check your own surname.

NATAL NUGGETS:
A list of Haven Meesters and Port Captains at Port Natal/Durban from inception in 1839 now appears in this section.

OF SA MARITIME INTEREST:
Jennifer Southorn has sent us a very interesting account:
William Lister's Voyage to South Africa in 1850.

If only all our ancestors had left us written accounts of their experiences such as this!

Jennifer requests information via BRICK WALL, and she states:
"I would hope to generate a response from other people with an interest in William Lister's family and would be happy to exchange information."

Perhaps those of you with any information might like to write so that I can forward your e-mails to Jennifer.

NATAL
PASSENGER LISTS:
We now have the following new lists for you to check:
Jan-Dec 1871 - Natal Witness various passenger lists
July 1905 - RMS Saxon passenger list.

PUBLICATIONS::
Colin Walker writes to tell us of his new book: Mafeking's Artillery. Those interested in the Anglo-Boer War might like to read a review of this book on our Publication's Page.

Chris Hoare write to tell us about The Konigkramer Family History by Anneliese Peters which has just been published.
For further details click on our Publication's Page.

MISSIONARIES:
There are new additions to this section .. names such as Bennie, Thomson and Threlfall

BRICK WALL:
New entries for Brick Wall are now appearing on Page 2.
Scroll to the bottom of Page 1 to find the link.

MISSING PERSONS:
Please see if you are able to help find the people mentioned on this Page.

INTERNATIONAL INTEREST:
The Irish Naming Patterns before the 20th Century have now been added to this section.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:
Don't forget to check this Page from time to time.

THE 1820 SETTLERS:
Settler Correspondence
P, R, T, U,and V have now been transcribed by Sue Mackay and her team.

Boer War Service Records

The following Boer War service records have recently been transcribed by Rowena Wattrus:
Extracts from National Archives Ref WO 126/35 for the Boer War service records for selected names starting with D for DAMANT'S HORSE (formerly known as RIMINGTON'S GUIDES)
Extracts from National Archives Ref WO 126/2 for the Boer War service records for selected names starting between between A to D for the BETHUNES MOUNTED INFANTRY
Extracts from National Archives Ref WO 126/2 for the Boer War service records for selected names starting between E and L for the BETHUNES MOUNTED INFANTRY
Extracts from National Archives Ref WO 126/28 for the Boer War service records for selected names starting between A and D for the CATTLE RANGERS (CORPS OF CATTLE RANGERS FOR PROTECTION AND SAFE CONDUCT OF CAPTURED STOCK)
Extracts from National Archives Ref WO 126/28 for the Boer War service records for selected names starting between E and K for the CATTLE RANGERS (CORPS OF CATTLE RANGERS FOR PROTECTION AND SAFE CONDUCT OF CAPTURED STOCK).
Extracts from National Archives Ref WO 126/28 for the Boer War service records for selected names starting between L and O for the CATTLE RANGERS (CORPS OF CATTLE RANGERS FOR PROTECTION AND SAFE CONDUCT OF CAPTURED STOCK).
Extracts from National Archives Ref WO 126/28 for the Boer War service records for selected names starting between P and S for the CATTLE RANGERS (CORPS OF CATTLE RANGERS FOR PROTECTION AND SAFE CONDUCT OF CAPTURED STOCK).
Extracts from National Archives Ref WO 126/28 for the Boer War service records for selected names starting between T and Z for the CATTLE RANGERS (CORPS OF CATTLE RANGERS FOR PROTECTION AND SAFE CONDUCT OF CAPTURED STOCK).
Extracts from National Archives Ref WO 126/98 for the Boer War service records for selected names starting between A and C for the ORANGE RIVER SCOUTS (NEYLANS ORANGE RIVER IMPERIAL SCOUTS)
Extracts from National Archives Ref WO 126/98 for the Boer War service records for selected names starting between D and J for the ORANGE RIVER SCOUTS (NEYLANS ORANGE RIVER IMPERIAL SCOUTS)
Extracts from National Archives Ref WO 126/98 for the Boer War service records for selected names starting between K and O for the ORANGE RIVER SCOUTS (NEYLANS ORANGE RIVER IMPERIAL SCOUTS)
Extracts from National Archives Ref WO 126/98 for the Boer War service records for selected names starting between P and Z for the ORANGE RIVER SCOUTS (NEYLANS ORANGE RIVER IMPERIAL SCOUTS)
Extracts from National Archives Ref WO 126/98 for the Boer War service records for selected names starting between SIL and VIC for the NESBITT'S HORSE
Extracts from National Archives Ref WO 126/98 for the Boer War service records for selected names starting between V and Z for the NESBITT'S HORSE
Extracts from National Archives Ref WO 126/1 for the Boer War service records for selected names starting between A and C for the ASHBURNER'S LIGHT HORSE
Extracts from National Archives Ref WO 126/1 for the Boer War service records for selected names starting between D and G for the ASHBURNER'S LIGHT HORSE
Extracts from National Archives Ref WO 126/1 for the Boer War service records for selected names starting between H and L for the ASHBURNER'S LIGHT HORSE

Rowena tells me that this brings the total number of records she has transcribed to 1,077!

The files of the Boer War service records from Rowena are transforming our Anglo-Boer War pages into an incredibly valuable resource. Prior to Rowena's transcription work, the only way family historians could acquire such information was by a personal visit to Kew, or by delegating to a UK researcher. Since we have nothing comparable in South Africa, to have these lists online at a touch of the mouse is nothing short of miraculous. People tend to take such offerings for granted.
I say: WELL DONE, AND THANK YOU, ROWENA!

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