Boer War - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Harry SMITH - died at Bloemfontein?

andreajerrom — 2 Dec 2008 2:01:38 GMT

I'm trying to trace more info on my relative Harry Smith (b1881) who apparently died at Bloemfontein (this info has been passed down to me so I have no definite proof).

I do know he lived at Kingswinford Staffordshire and was from a 'well-to-do' family. The photo I have (which I believe is Harry), he's in uniform and on horseback (not enough detail to see the uniform clearly).

Obviously tracing a SMITH isn't the easiest job, especially with so little information. Can anyone please provide more information or at least point me in the right direction!
TIA

Royal Munster Fusiliers

John J Quaid — 7 Jul 2004 3:09:33 GMT

I am interested in corresponding with anyone that had relatives that served in The Royal Munster Fusiliers 1897-1909 in particular if those relatives served in The Boer War 1899-1902 in South Africa.

HENRY LEONARD GRAHAM

dianesullivan91 — 10 Nov 2008 1:07:38 GMT

Im trying to find out info about my great grandfather. He was in the 5th Lancers around 1900 and i think left england with his wife and son aged 2 (my grandfather). He went to Pietermaritzburg South Africa to fight in the Boar war. He had more children, i presume born in South Africa and he may had died there as his wife remarried. Has anyone any idea how can i find out if he did die there and trace his childrens birth certificates if they were born in South Africa - I would be very grateful for any ideas.
Thanks

Diane

Tonkiss

joannemurphy1989 — 2 Nov 2008 6:29:15 GMT

From a Marriage Certificate i've received, it states that Jacob Tonkiss was residing at Raglan Barracks in Devonport. His rank/occupation was a Private Worcester Regiment.

For the census, his birth place is Wolverhampton in Staffordshire, although he has siblings who were born in Worcestershire.

He married Ann Maria Carbis in 1899 in Devonport.

Does anyone know where to search for pre-WWI millitary records?

Thanks in advance

Joanne

The Asplin Military History Resources - Boer War

JeffH01 — 4 Nov 2008 12:56:51 GMT

If anyone is looking for Kevin Asplin’s web site that contains all the names of men who served in the Imperial Yeomanry and Cavalry during the 2nd Anglo Boer War and much more, please be aware that AOL hometown site has closed down.

Kevin’s revamped site can now be found at http://www.britishmedals.us/kevin/intro.html

Thomas William Ayres / Eyres Boer War Soldier

winkywink26 — 1 Nov 2008 4:27:38 GMT

I am trying to find information on Thomas William or William Thomas Ayres/Eyres. (They loved to change their names!!)
He was from Ireland - born in Northern Ireland, as far as I know approx 1855, but married in Dublin. He fought in and survived the Boer War and ended up living in Middlesex/Hertfordshire, UK after 1902. Family story has it that he was in the Cavalry as he was a good horseman. Can anyone shed anymore light on this.

Many thanks
Melanie

NATAL CARBINEERS

izabelgerhardt — 10 Aug 2007 1:45:28 GMT

We are re doing the museum at the Natal Carbineers HQ in Pietermaritzburg and I would be interested in hearing from anyone who had relatives who served with the unit or has photos and documents which they would be prepared to give me copies of. All donations will be credited to the person they are received from.

Tracing a soldier

mjarvis72 — 29 Oct 2008 11:52:18 GMT

Is there any online source that would help me to trace my grandfather, James Barr b.1869 Greenock, when a soldier.

On the 1901 Scottish census, his wife is described as a "soldiers wife,reservist"
I assume from the year that this would have referred to the Boer war.
I did not know he had been a soldier, so how can I find out which regiment etc, he would have joined?
He was born and lived in Greenock Scotland.

No other documents, marriage cert etc, has mentioned that he was a soldier. Possible he could have joined the army when discharged from a reformatory school (Kibble, in Scotland)no records from there are available unfortunately.
I never knew my paternal g.father, he died before I was born (1913) and was never spoken about, as my father,his son, had been illegitimate. My father adopted the surname of Barr after his mother(Christina McCulloch) died.
The father James Barr, married Sarah Boyd.

I assume he would have joined a Scottish regiment?
He would have been discharged from the school when aged 17/18, he had been sentenced to 6 years for stealing at the age of 11 years.

Any information would be appreciated, thank you.

Was Herbert James Taylor a Boer War Vet?

gunnadomee — 11 Oct 2008 12:06:59 GMT

Herbert James Taylor was born Warkworth Australia on 28 August 1873. It is said he was a Boer War Veteran in his obituary of 1955. Aust. War Memorial do not have him listed, nor does the National Archives. I am not sure where to look now.

Royal Horse Artillery

LesleyShiner — 18 Oct 2007 8:35:39 GMT

Hello,
My great grandfather Albert Frederick Puxty (born 1868 Ticehurst, East Sussex), served in the Boer War, his marriage licence describes him as 'late gunner, Royal Horse Artillery'. The family story is that he was a Sgt Major, although now I've found this reference to his marriage licence, I suspect this may be a myth!
Wondered if anyone else had any links to the Royal Horse Artillery in the Boer War who could give me some pointers on where to start looking for his military record? I think I need more information than this, eg his regiment, before I can search with any hope of success - is this true? How would I find out his regiment, it seems to be a bit of a needle in a haystack?!

Lesley Shiner (nee Puxty)

Any one good at identifying medals?

kittykateuk — 4 Sep 2008 2:52:45 GMT

This is my first time on the boards, but I was hoping some here could help point me in the right direction.

My Grandfather gave me this photo of my Great-great Grandfather before he died. I was told that he'd been a "Buff" and fought in the Boer War, but as he was born in 1846 we doubt it was the (1899-1902) War.

I'm starting to think the verbal history is wrong. I thought my best way forward might be to identify the medals in this photo...except they don't look like any medals I've seen on military websites. They seem to have very distinctive shapes.

Does anyone recognise them? If nothing else, can I be sure they aren't from the Boer War?

We believe the photo is of:

John 'Jack' Hainsworth
b. 1846 in Yorkshire

We've also found him in every census (1851-1901). He was a Weaving Overlooker by trade.

Thanks for any help you can offer.

Stedman enlistment help

nic82au1 — 7 Jul 2008 2:24:47 GMT

I am looking for the service record of Alfred Henry Stedman. Born 22 Aug 1875 in Cranleigh, Surrey and Died 19 May 1954 in Tyntynder, Victoria, Australia.
His death certificate makes note of his involvment in the war and because of this i assume he enlisted in Australia. But i am unable to find any record of his enlistment here or in the United Kingdom. If any body could help i would really appreciate it

George Tinson, KSLI Boer War casualty

Jaybeebuzz — 7 Sep 2008 2:58:10 GMT

Hi everyone

I have the following information on a Boer War casualty:
GEORGE TINSON, b. 1864 Little Comberton, Worcs. Died 17 April 1900 from enteric fever in Bloemfontein whilst serving with KSLI 2nd battalion.
He appears on the Boer War Memorial at St Chad's Church, Shrewsbury and there is a memorial plaque in his local church at Upton on Severn.
I have a snippet from The Times newspaper dated 25 April 1900 which announces his death.

My question is, is there any more information to be found on this man? I was not able to find him in any overseas death registers. Is it possible to find out where he was buried? I would also love to trace his movements with the KSLI during the Boer war. Can anyone suggest a good source of information for this? Any additional info or suggestions for future research would be very greatly appreciated.

Many thanks.
Julie

Help tracing John Flanigan's Boer War 'career', please

derynf — 26 Aug 2008 7:20:19 GMT

We have finally obtained the crucial info we needed to trace my husband's grandfather's movements in the Boer War and after. We'd appreciate help to make sense of what we have, not being terribly clued up on things military!

John Flanigan was born in Doncaster, Yorkshire in 1880. We presume he enlisted in the Army around 1889 or 1900 as he was absent from the 1901 census. He was awarded at least the following two medals after the Boer War:
-the QSA medal with the words 'Pte. J. Flannigan 23068, 7 Coy.(4th Bn.- according to Kevin Asplin's site), Imperial Yeomanry' around the edge.
-the KSA, with clasps for South Africa 1901 and 1902, Transvaal, Orange Free State and Cape Colony. This medal bears the words 'Sgt. J Flanigan 1 SAI'

We'd love to find out when he was shipped out to South Africa, which engagements he might have fought in and when he might have returned to the UK. There is a possibility that he may have volunteered for the South African Constabulary after hostilities ended, though we're not sure of this. However, by the time he was awarded the KSA, he was definitely a member of the fledgling South African Army. He later served in WWI in this particular unit, went on to marry a South African girl just after the war, and settled permanently in that country, becoming a local JP and magistrate amongst other things.

Any help fleshing out this murky area of his life would be hugely appreciated!

George Edwards

pandb167 — 25 Aug 2008 7:54:02 GMT

My father-in-law (IMP S.A. 29224) was listed on his "Proceedings on Discharge" form on August 9th, 1902 as being in 10 Bn Imperial Yeomanry 39th Squadron. From another source he is described as being with the 1st Worcester Regiment of Yeomanry.

I can't find reference to the 39th Squadron in "The Yeomanry Cavalry of Worcestershire:" published in 1913, nor is he listed in either contingent of the 16th Squadron of that regiment.

Can someeone help me determine his service connection in this war?

Bob Burns
Ontario Canada

Boar War Casualty

shirleycole1 — 21 Aug 2008 5:34:13 GMT

Stacy Chopping Swallow or Saich was born May 1877 Stebbing, Essex (he was born to Esther Swallow before she married James Saich). We've always believed that he died in the Boer War but have no further information. I would appreciate very much anything anyone can find on Stacy in Boer War records.
Thank you.
Shirley

Frederickstad Volunteer Army

mathias151 — 21 Aug 2008 10:18:58 GMT

I have found this old photo, dated 1904 (a little later than the official end of the Boer War) which shows an open wagon with four soldiers standing alongside an open wagon and others sitting holding the reins of 4 horses.

The back of the photograph (which has been clipped sometime in the last 104 years!) says
Frederickstad Volunteer Army
April 1904
Names from left to right
Wagon Orderly Pte Jones
Colonel of Corps Dr Johnson
Staff Sergt Moore
Corporal S[or T] C John

The only other word clearly visible is the word "discarded on account of the heat" and I presume this is Corporal John who is without his jacket tut tut.

Any ideas who they might have been... possibly two Welshmen?!

ANybody think they are related?

Jen

Edward Pritchard - Scottish Rifles

helsbels37 — 19 Aug 2008 2:11:57 GMT

Can anyone please help me? I am researching my Great Grandfather and cannot trace birth record despite knowing so much about his Army records. He enlisted Feb 1891 at Hamilton - Scottish Rifles No 3855. Records state that he was 20 years and 9 months born Stafford. Next of kin is listed Mother Mary Jones Stafford. I know from Edward's marriage record to Annie White (in Carisbrooke I.O.W.) that Edwards father's name was Thomas, a farmer. Yet still unable to trace Edwards birth record or any census info for 1871 or 1881 Edward served 12 years Scottish Rifles. I have been stuck for over a year now and would really appreciate any help or advice. Please help

Boer War casualty

riemaflee — 14 May 2007 1:32:16 GMT

Hi

I've just discovered that my gg-grandfather Frederick G Brunnen died during the Boer War. He was born in Alverstoke, Hampshire in 1868 and on my g-grandmother's birth certificate he is a "seargent in the Royal Engineers" I've found his name on the Brompton Barracks South African Memorial Arch as one of the fallen between 1899 and 1902.
And in the 1901 census his wife is a widow - so I assume he died between 1899 and then but I haven't found any records so far and I'm very new to this so not sure where to start.

Any help/advice gratefully received.

Thanks

Boer War

mribtrav — 27 Mar 2008 3:10:13 GMT

Hi,
My grandfather also served in the Boer War I believe the second war. His name is Henrich CW Feith; his father was Henrich Feith, his mother was Minnie Reese. He was born in Germany,came to NY in 1909.

Boar/Zulu wars.

alecmills1 — 17 Jul 2008 2:17:15 GMT

I am searching my families history, I am now looking for any online records I could search for British casualties dueing these confilts.

Where can I find info. of Boer War soldiers online please?

doogaldetects — 15 May 2008 9:40:30 GMT

My great great grandfather fought in the Boer War. His name was Charles Rutherford and he was born on 3 June 1876 in Berwick-upon-Tweed. I don't have any other information at all...

I am wondering if anybody can point me to where I can look online for information?

Must be online as I don't live in the UK and so can't go to the National Archives or whatever.

Thank you in advance for your help

list of casualies

kedsmiley — 7 Jul 2008 1:15:29 GMT

Looking for info about George DESMOND who died serving in the boer war. Any help would be great. Thanks!

Nursing Sister Concentration Camp

sickofsearching — 9 Jun 2008 11:44:21 GMT

I am trying to find details on my ancestor, EMMA MARIA (MARIE) CHANDLER. She was born 1868 at Alford, Lincolnshire U.K.
She left England early in 1900 to become a Nursing Sister in a Refugee Concentration Camp near Kimberley. Whilst there, she met and married GEORGE RANDLE. Family legend has him as a British Army Captain.
She had a baby who died, Emma herself died of enteric fever 16th or 17th Feb 1905 at Jagersfontein.

Emma’s obituary in the Lincoln, Rutland & Stamford Mercury dated Friday 17th March 1905 – Randle: at Jagersfontein, South Africa, Feb 17th of Malarial Fever, Emma Maria (Marie) the beloved wife of George Randle and daughter of the late J. S. Chandler, of Alford.

I know absolutely nothing about George Randle, apart that he never met Emma’s family in England. I would love to know about her marriage and her death/burial. I don’t even know which nursing organisation she belonged to.

All I have been able to find are the following 3 references in the VAB Database of the National Archives of South Africa.
With out looking at them, I do not know if they refer to Emma Maria Chandler.
Is it possible to send for copies of these records, or do they have to be viewed on site?
I would be extremely grateful for any advice.

Source SRC Vol45 Ref A1971 Detail, Application for leave Sister Chandler. Begins/ends1902.

Source SRC Vol47 Ref A2289 Detail, Re passage of Nurse Chandler to England. Begins/ends1902.

Source SRC Vol47 Ref A2331 Detail Sister Chandler to stay on in South Africa, requests equivalent in money instead of passage to England. Begins/ends1903.

How to find more information on the 46th regiment

NeilDorrithy60 — 9 Jun 2008 9:02:02 GMT

My great-grandmother was born 1880 in a Hospital attached to the Royal Artillery in Woolwich, London and on her birth certificate her dad's occupation is listed as Private, 46th regiment.

I would appreciate any information on the 46th regiment or any links/websites to where I could information on it.

Kings Own Scottish Borderers

doogaldetects — 29 May 2008 4:59:05 GMT

Is there any where online with info on the Kings Own Scottish Borderers in the Boer War? My great grandfather was with them but I don't know his regiment number or anything. All i have is his dob 3 June 1876, b. Berwick-upon-Tweed and that his name is Charles Rutherford.

Will it be easy to find him without the regiment number even though I know he was in the Kings Own?

As far as I know the medals are awol.

Thank you and any help is greatly appreciated

JAMES WILLIAM POOLMAN

ian1189 — 4 Apr 2008 6:51:36 GMT

can any one help trying link J W Poolman with the Boar war. I know from his WW1 join up papers he had been a BUgle major in the 1st ? KOYLI. He disapeared from the 1901 cencus with his wife as head of household, he was away in the army, and in 1916 he was invilied out of the army age 51 with severe arthoritis but it also mentions a bout of maleria that he originaly contrated in South Africa.

Edward Pritchard - 2nd Scottish Rifles Boer War

alfie140 — 27 Nov 2007 1:16:53 GMT

I am looking for information regarding my Grandfather, Edward Pritchard. He was born abt 1870 and married in Carisbrooke I.O.W. Feb 1898. His father, Thomas was a farmer but I cannot trace a birth record for Edward or Thomas, nor any definite census records. Edward's children were born in the Surrey and Kent area - Edward, John Redvers, Beatrice, Ivy, Ethel and Harold. There are possible connections in Staffordshire and Hampshire. In 1898, Edward was a Corporal in the 2nd Battalion Scottish Rifles. I believe he could have served in the Boer War but would like to know how I can check this Thanks

Edgar Glover

Richard_Battrick — 25 Apr 2008 2:41:47 GMT

Edgar Glover (1861 - 1947) My GG Grandfather wrote on the back of a photo that he had a Kruger Rand for my elder half sister from the Boer War. He was a Woolen Manufacturer from Yokshire. His Wife was Achsah (nee Brook). They lived at Hamilton House, Harrogate, Yorks. Would anyone have any records. Thanks R.

5th Mounted Infantry, Royal Worcesters

24362972gmh — 18 Apr 2008 8:14:53 GMT

I interested in anyone who had family who served in the same mob during the Boer War, my Great Grand Father: 4089 Pte James Hicks did, I would like to compare notes?

William Stephen Blunsdon/Boer War

alel142 — 18 Dec 2007 9:21:49 GMT

Could anyone please help me. I'm trying to find military details about my grandfather, William Stephen Blunsdon (sometimes spelt as Blunsden) b. 16 Aug 1877 in Wanborough, Wiltshire. I think he joined the British Army about 1894, and I was told he served in India & South Africa and was a Boer War veteran. As I live in Australia, I am not sure which sites would be best to check for his Army records. My grandfather emigrated to Australia in 1912.

Thank you in advance for any assistance you can offer.

James William Heptinstall

ian1189 — 4 Apr 2008 6:54:13 GMT

can any one help trying link J W Heptinstall with the Boar war. I know from his WW1 join up papers he had been a BUgle major in the 1st ? KOYLI. He disapeared from the 1901 cencus with his wife as head of household, he was away in the army, and in 1916 he was invilied out of the army age 51 with severe arthoritis but it also mentions a bout of maleria that he originaly contrated in South Africa

Sorry third time lucky

Boer War (SANNAS POST)

jcockram_1 — 29 Mar 2008 1:26:48 GMT

I have the following relative listed as missing at Sannas Post on 31 March 1900

Corporal George James Osborne, Serial No 2004,
Regiment Force Roberts Horse.

Any further information on this person and/or battle would be greatly appreciated.

John C

Henry SELLARS

Tim_Sellars — 18 Mar 2008 3:00:40 GMT

Hi I am looking for information on how I would find more about my great great uncle Henry Sellars.
He was killed in the Boer war at Potgieters drift between the 5th and the 7th Feb 1900,serving in the 1st Durham light infantry, approx age would be 22 ish. I have had no luck in finding his service number and therefore his service records etc, or indeed any battallion etc.Could anyone point me in the right direction.
cheers Tim

what regiment is this? 1st C R C A V no2 company

hrrtjune — 17 Mar 2008 8:30:08 GMT

I have a postcard from my granduncle gunner Francis Johnston to his mum- date is obscured but will be WW1 time- he was born 1890 Carlisle, Cumberland. I cannot work out what regiment he was with . It could be 1st C R C A V no2 company or the capital C'S could be G's. Can anyone help Please?
June

BOER WAR

IRIS M. JONES — 11 Nov 2006 3:59:33 GMT

Family history tells that our GGgrandfather OR GGGgrandfather was in the BOER WAR and the QUEEN gave Land in CANADA ,for his service in the war.
The LAND is said where the city of QUEBEC is today. As we are not sure of his name .HOW can I obtain to see who owned that land before the city did?
What I have found perhaps their name could be either EDWARD and GEORGE REED /REID from IRELAND.
My GREATGRAND FATHER DANIEL REED was born and married and lived near MADOC and PETERSBOROUGH,
ONTARIO,CANADA, before going to NEW YORK and MICHIGAN.
I need alot of help,advice ,all help will be greatly appreciated, PLEASE ADVISE ME OF EXPENCE
MY e-mail is ijones@greeleynet.com .
THANK YOU ,IRIS

boer war medal,s for mark smith +info

spider4949 — 2 Mar 2008 1:17:41 GMT

my grate grate grandfarther mark smith served in the boer war and was awarded fore or five medal,s all was sold in the 1950-60 in leeds by my mouther ivy enny info on mark smith from leeds would be appreatched his farther was cauld amos mark was bourn in 1860_ 1861 in leeds and lived at 4 oats yard hunslet leeds in 1891 and died in 1908 is wife was cauld fanny smith

Boer War enlistments

yohyohy — 10 Nov 2007 7:15:01 GMT

hello there i hope there is someone who could give me a hand with finding a john buckley dob 1865 nantwich cheshire uk.
i have been tryin to find info on my grd father but cannot find him after 1881 cen. someone said he could have gone to south africa to fight in the boer war. is there a list of people who enlisted, giving home address,and address of where they were stationed or lived. thnx for your time and help jacki buckley

Boer War / Scots Guards

mexican39 — 3 Aug 2007 11:19:36 GMT

I have some medals that belonged to my great uncle James Henderson who I believed served with the Scots Guards during the Boer War. Could some kind soul tell me where I could find information re his enlistment ( I believe he enlisted in Scotland), his service in Sth Africa and any information re the Scots Guards.
Thanks in advance
Julia. in Australia

MUSTER ROLLS of ANGUS, SCOTLAND

csmith41171 — 1 Feb 2008 10:14:21 GMT

I have tried, without success, to obtain/purchase the book 'Muster Rolls of Angus, Scotland' My Grandfather David Smith of Montrose Street, Brechin, is shown in the book, also it states that his portrait is on page 45. I woule dearly like to obtain a photo of him as I have none. Can anyone assist me please, either with a nice JPEG copy of the photo, or the place where I may be able to obtain it.
Many thanks
Colin Smith
Western Australia

Thomas James Reid/Baden-Powell

rsandes — 30 Mar 2005 8:42:15 GMT

My grandfather was supposed to be Baden-Powell's batman during the Boer War, can anyone tell me how I would go about finding his enlistment etc details? I've checked at various sites but to no avail. Any advice would be very much appreciated in tracing this ancestor down.

thank you in advance

Royal Field Artillery members who served at Belmont, Modder River, Paardeburg, Johannesburg battles

brownwest45 — 31 Jan 2008 12:50:17 GMT

Anyone have ancestors with the Royal Field Artillery at the following battles in the Boer War;
Belmont, Modder River, Paardeburg, Johannesburg

My Great Grandfather Francis West served as a Gunner in all of these battles and his Queens Medal said he served with the 75th Battery RFA, anyone who has more information on this unit or other RFA Units at these battles would be greatly appreciated, trying to put a story together of his passage and adventures in the Boer War.

William G Miller - Imperial Yeomanry

sarah_duce — 29 Jan 2008 6:16:13 GMT

I am wondering if anyone can tell me which regiment William G Miller, born C.1879 in Birkenhead, Cheshire served. He is listed on the 1901 census as serving in the Imperial Yeomanry. Is there any further information I can research? Many thanks, Sarah

Edward TUCKER from Milton next Sittingbourne, Kent

OHaraHaworth68 — 23 Jan 2008 9:23:11 GMT

Hi!

I am wondering if anyone has access to any of the regimental rolls or other Boer War records. I think that one Edward TUCKER served his country during this time.

Edward TUCKER was born in Milton next Sittingbourne, Kent, sometime between 1860-1865, and seems to have lived here nearly all of his life. He worked as a bricklayer during both the 1881 Census and 1891 Census. It is thought that he died here in 1910.

Any information would be wonderful!

Thank you very much.

Shannon
Mesa, Arizona

Did John Flanigan enlist in any of the following regiments...?

derynf — 23 Jan 2008 8:13:44 GMT

I am desperately trying to find out whether my husband's grandfather enlisted in any of these regiments just prior to the Anglo-Boer War: the 2nd West Yorkshire, the King's Own Light Infantry, or the 1st and 4th York and Lancaster.
He was John Flanigan, born Doncaster, 1880.

I'd be really grateful if anyone could perhaps do a look up and give me an answer to this one, as my husband and I have gone round in circles for at least five years, trying to unearth the info with no success.

There are various J. Flanigans (assorted spellings of Flanigan) in the Cavalry units, but we aren't too sure whether he enlisted in a cavalry unit. My theory is that if there are no likely candidates in these infantry regiments, then chances are he was in the cavalry, after all!
Thank you

BOERWAR/ SOUTH AFRICAN CONSTABULARY

Anne Baxter — 16 Mar 2006 8:24:05 GMT

MY GRANDFATHER JOSEPH EDWARD PARKER SERVED FOR THREE YEARS DURING THE SECOND BOER WAR IN THE S.A.C. FAMILY PHOTOS OF HIM IN THE FIELD WERE LOST .....IS THERE ANYONE WHO KNOWS OF A SOURCE FOR SUCH PHOTOS OR IS THERE ANYONE WHO HAS SIMILAR FAMILY PHOTOS PERHAPS WITH NAMES OF SERVING PERSONNEL ? THANK YOU ....I HAVE NO SURVIVING PHOTO OF HIM ...ANNE

Robert Bocking in South Africa 1901?

iain_watkinson — 27 Nov 2007 6:11:05 GMT

I'm trying to track down information about Robert Bocking my great-grandfather. His wife Ada is noted as 'soliders wife, husband away at the front' (1901 census - Gestingthorpe, Essex). I'm may have been in the 44th Foot an Essex regiment but this is pure guesswork. I have looked at military records online but to no avail.

All help gratefully received.

regards
iain

Searching for Pte S Laverty, Irish Fusiliers

poorophelia — 25 Jun 2007 11:28:22 GMT

Hi All,
A friend of mine has in her family items a King's South Africa Medal with 2 ribbon brackets (1901 & 1902, ribbons long gone) that was with her grandmother's things.
The edge of the medal says "1712 Pte S Laverty RE Irish Fusiliers".
She has no idea who this is or how he may relate to her family. Her grandmother's name was Hannah Clamp, who married Earl Fitzgerald, and she believes was from Alabama or Arkansas. Is there anyone out there who can jump start the journey to find out more about the recipient of this medal and who his descendants might be?
Thank you so much!
Janis Martin
ophelia at hbcsc.net

first boer war, james carroll

nicolewenzel — 17 Dec 2007 6:47:52 GMT

Here's a toughy... I am told my gggrandfather, ran away from his home in Tyrone Co., Ireland when he was young (approx 1860) and was 'taken' to fight in the 1st Boer War. Can not determine if he went back to Ireland but he did end up in Philadelphia, PA, USA in 1884 where he was a stone mason. He died in 1923.
Any ideas how one would trace that? Most web sites with roll calls are for the 2nd Boer war. I have not found one for the 1st, and, if he was very young, would he have even been listed?
Thanks for any advice or ideas.
Nicole

Boer War and WWI

Annesta33 — 5 Jan 2008 1:16:06 GMT

I believe that my grandfather John Louis Theron Focks fought in the Boer War against the English and then in WWI with the South African forces with the English. Can someone please let me know where I can search for confirmation and details of this. I have no idea which regiments or what rank he held.

Joseph Hunt

Bobcalderson1 — 13 Nov 2007 2:27:27 GMT

Im trying to trace Joseph Hunt b 1865 Birmingham England. Served in the Boer war possibly with Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. Afterwards stayed in South Africa and joined Royal Natal Police. He married someone from England and they had several children. One named Eva, later Eva Barker
Does anyone know what became of this family

Regards

Margaret Alderson

5th Mounted Infantry 2nd Battalion Royal Worcesters

24362972gmh — 4 Jan 2008 8:00:22 GMT

Iam researching my Great Grandfather's Military Service in the Boer war he was 4089 Private James Hicks he joined the Colours with F Company 2nd Battalion the Royal Worcestershire Regiment in the year 1899 he volunteered and was transferred to the 5th Volunteer Mounted Battalion, I am makeing this post to find out if any of this information is of interest to anyone and perhapes I would like to hear from people who have some knowledge that they might shre with me?

Boer War Medal for John Dunn

cindyathome — 13 Nov 2007 10:23:37 GMT

Hi, anyone out there actually by chance is in posession of my great grandfather's medal for the boer war or his rifle? John William Dunn?

Anyone out there able to tell me if there is a registry kept somewhere of medals and rifles for this period bought and sold in case it has left the hands of family (as i suspect it has).

I woud appreciate any help you are willing to give. Having a hard time finding my great grandfathers things relating ot the war and nobody seems to know where they have gotten to.

Boer War Details & Casualty

poyntzroots — 18 Sep 2007 10:14:54 GMT

Hello all, I am researching my great-grandfather John Lamden who served in the Boer War. I know he was born in Barnes, Surrey, England but enlisted for the war in Montreal, Canada in 1900. He was in the 2nd Special Services Battn. R.C.R. and received the Queens Medal with three clasps: Johannesburg, Cape Colony, Orange Free State. What does that mean? I am unsure where he served (specific areas/battles?) or what he did. Can anyone help me determine this information?

Also, my great-grand uncle, William Lamden, died in the Boer War after he contracted malaria. Can anyone tell me how I can find out where in South Africa he died and what unit he served in? I have been unable to locate anything on him to date.

I greatly appreciate any help as I'm really new at searching military information. Please point me in the right direction!

Sincerely,
Anne Lamden

Boer war RHA

captainci — 20 Oct 2007 2:57:58 GMT

Hello, I am looking for information about my great-grandfather, William Cleaver, who I believe was a gunner in the Royal Horse Artillery and was wounded in the Boer War. I think he served in India before that, so he wouldn't have been one of the reservists called up, mentioned in another thread. Any information would be gratefully received - thanks C

Frederick Southam born 1873 Ladbroke Warks England

PatriciaButler20 — 14 Jul 2007 10:41:03 GMT

Anyone with information about above my grandfather who was in The Household Cavalry for Queen Victoria also in the Boar war Any dates regiment number photo's etc much appreciated. Patricia

boer war

idebauche — 4 Jul 2007 4:06:20 GMT

I am trying to find my great uncle who served in the boer war but I have very little to go on. His name is either Robin Bell or Robin Hopper. My grand mother never could make up her mind as to her maiden name. She said she was from Ireland but I think they were also inEngland.

Thank You
Irene DeBauche
idebauche@hotmail.com

enrollment for boer war details ?

eileenherod15 — 7 Jun 2007 8:30:56 GMT

does anyone know how i can find whereabouts my grandfather
enlisted and served or other information which might be of use,in my search .

Michael Joseph Lynott

Clarkepj — 5 Jun 2007 10:20:02 GMT

I'm looking for relatives, mainly his son, Michael Lynott. Michael Joseph fought in the Boer War and was reported killed. His was from Ballina, Co. Mayo, Ireland. Has anybody come across this name in their research. If so, would you please contact pjmclarkw2004@yahoo.com Thanks.

boer war john jones

melmerry71 — 4 May 2007 12:18:14 GMT

I am looking for john jones, he was born john finan I think in london in either 1882 or 1884, he told so many untruths it is difficult to know. He told tales of guarding some rifles in a square house, and saving some villagers from an attack by a big cat, he was put into a glasshouse? awaiting court martial for deserting his post I think but was later released when the villagers told of his bravery against this animal! This supposedly occurred during the boer war,we believe he may have signed up for 22 years service as he then went to serve in ww1 with the sherwood foresters, as far as I can interpret his medal card he was discharged in about 1925.
In the sherwood foresters he was private 9594, labour corps, can anyone shed any light on this man, when he may have joined and who he served with during the boer war?
He apparantly had a bullet hole in his left arm so he could have been injured.
We believe the reason for his name change was a manslaughter charge for throwing chinese immigrants into the docks to drown because they were seen to be taking all the jobs from the english.
These occurences in limehouse tie in with the right time he may have signed up, could he have been conscripted to avoid a prison sentence maybe?
Any help would be gratefully received.

BOER WAR

patriciaberry38 — 31 Dec 2006 4:04:43 GMT

How do I find whether my maternal grandfather served in the Boer War? His name was John William Woodside and he was born on 21/5/1871. I found him serving at Fareham in Hampshire England on the 1891 UK Census. I cannot find him on the 1901 UK Census. I found where he married in 1906 in Liverpool England and I have found where he was living in 1911 in Everton. He died in 1951. Also his brother Isaac Woodside is missing in 1901. There is an Isaac Woodside on the 1901 UK Census but I think he is a cousin.

Boer war

BruceBarrett70 — 28 Feb 2007 5:32:05 GMT

Over the years of watching this board I have seen letters stating that persons were looking for grandfathers and great grandfathers. Well i think that I am the only person left that can my FATHER fought in the Boer War.William Dufferin Barrett was with 1 Brabants Horse and then with the 10th Canadian Field Hospital.I was born in 1936 in Montreal. Bruce Barrett

Trooper Glendinning, Scottish Horse

pandanustree — 26 Mar 2007 1:39:37 GMT

Glendinning Crawford enlisted to go to Durban, Natal on 14th Feb'1901 with the Marquess of Tullibardine's Scottish Horse. Would like any information on this subject.
Aside from the formal military side, he was supposedly the Marquess's nephew and this was the purpose for him going with the Scottish horse and not an Australian contingent. I somehow, having done a lot to our family tree I can't quite get the connection to John Stewart Murray, however I do believe there to be a formal family link.
Regards Maree

FH Foster

camillebishop145 — 21 Mar 2007 7:53:02 GMT

Frederick Henry Foster. 1879. Fairlight,Hasting.
Can anybody help me find the records of his service in the Boer war. I don't know which regt. I know he was there as my mom had the flag of his regt and other things. They were lost in the Jap Occupation of Hong Kong. He went onto HK after, and worked in the Prison service.
Thanks in anticipation,

Can anyone identify this Uniform?

clarewilks — 18 Feb 2007 4:09:18 GMT

Attached is a picture of my Gt-Grandfather Howard John EDGLEY. The photo would have been taken in the late 1800's to early 1900's in Surrey, England. All I have been able to find out is that the Badge on the cap is similar to pictures of various Royal Fusiliers in the UK.

If you can supply any information I would be very grateful.

Thanks, Clare

boer war

srjacx — 11 Feb 2007 11:03:21 GMT

I am looking for John Jackson born dudley about 1860 who is said to have served in the Boer War with the south staffordshire regiment. His son..either john James or john Thomas..Jackson may also have served . Neither would have been an officer.

boer war

srjacx — 11 Feb 2007 11:02:48 GMT

boer war

gailmarshall165 — 26 Jan 2007 6:43:54 GMT

searching fro details of George Diack, born in Dundee who served in the Boer War. Was a highlander and was injured at some stage. Served at Mashonaland, and Cairo, Many thanks

George Henry barclay

august20031 — 1 Jan 2007 5:49:28 GMT

Does anyone know how to trace any records of the above solidier who fought in the boer war , I have letters written to his wife but it doesnt have any army records

Many Thanks

boer war

debbieahooper — 20 Jan 2007 9:38:35 GMT

i am new to geneology and would like some advice on how to get information on my g.grandfather alfred quarman(also recorded as DUARMAN of bitton gloucestershire and lastly new tredegar,wales)he is said to have been a soldier in the boer war,he was born 2 january 1873, after his move to wales in the late 1800's i can find no trace of him,i am mostly interested in his war record and when he died.many thanks in anticipation!!!

Boer Soldier died Battle Colenso

Bridgid Hamilton Russell — 7 Nov 2006 11:32:44 GMT

I am looking for any record of a Boer Soldier surname McLeroth who died in the battle of Colenso. If anyone knows where I can find a list of Boer soldiers please contact me.

61st Coy, 17th Battalion Imperial Yeomanry

jerrymurland — 14 Dec 2006 10:12:23 GMT

A great uncle of mine, Lt. T.S. Murland, later Captain, was in the IY and sailed for SA on the Galeka - his name is incorrectly spelt as T.S. Mulland - it should be Murland. I know he had a spell in hospital with what I think was TB and eventiually came home in 1902 ish. Can't find any reference to this on any sickness list. I'nm sure i'm looking in the wrong place - anyone good at trackoing down elusive bits of information?
Jerry

boer war

vikkishep — 4 Feb 2007 6:18:08 GMT

hi does anyone out there have any imformation about the 25thfoot regiment or where they were based i know they where in farenham in1871 but i cannot find out anymore can anyone help?

Anglo-African Who's Who 1907

joburger — 6 Nov 2006 2:29:40 GMT

I'm delighted to say that the reprint of Walter H. Wills' reference book "The Anglo-African Who's Who" of 1907 is now available through Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk.

It contains nearly 2,000 biographical entries on prominent men and women of Edwardian Africa. Its publication just five years after the end of the conflict makes it particularly useful for QSA/KSA medal entitlements and details of individuals' military service in South Africa. It contains details of over 1,200 separate medal awards.

Detail is very variable: for some entries there are dates of birth, marriages and employment or military history available, plus medal entitlements and even family bereavements; while others are much less detailed.

The status of the people listed ranges from kings and other traditional leaders down to very junior civil servants - for example, on page 327 are entries for two South African journalists, the Mayor of Bulawayo, a Rear-Admiral in the Royal Navy, a Rhodesian Native Commissioner, a South African hunter and explorer, and a Member of the Cape Legislative Assembly.

To assist family history and military researchers, I've put an index to the book online at http://www.jeppestown.com/anglo/content.html.

Wounded soldiers in the Battle of Colenso

Gillian Siggers — 19 Oct 2006 11:10:20 GMT

Thank you so much , Meurig, Jeff and Neil . All your information has been extremely useful in trying to find out more information about my grandfather. I have two letters which show evidence that he was in the Second Boer War , and was wounded, at a date before 23 December 1899, returning on the troop ship Canada on22 January 1900, but unfortunately I don't know which battery he was in. I had assumed he was involved in the Battle of Colenso, but maybe I am wrong. Now I know that I have to go to Kew and try to look up records there.Thank you so much for your help.
Gillian

boer war

pmaustin31 — 10 Oct 2006 8:30:58 GMT

where can we find names of people who may have served for uk in the boer war.

can,t find 2 brothers good possibility they served and went to south africa 1880-1899.

Wounded soldiers in the Battle of Colenso

Gillian Siggers — 18 Oct 2006 12:00:56 GMT

My Grandfather, Albert Edward Clarke, served as a Gunner in the Second Boer War, 159 Battery of the Royal Artillery. He was wounded, probably at the Battle of Colenso, 15 December 1899. Does anyone know where i can find a list of wounded soldiers, or any information on individuals, please?

William Austen

sarahthomas157 — 16 Sep 2006 2:21:46 GMT

Does anyone have any information about William James Austen (b. 1881, Kent) serving in the second Boer War with the British (regiment not known)?

query

mary grant — 18 Oct 2006 12:01:22 GMT

Hi
My great great grandad was born around 1841. Would he have been too old to have been involved in the Boer War?
Thanks,
Mary

Herbert Mallard

melvinmallard1944 — 25 Aug 2006 6:27:38 GMT

any info on Herbert Mallard he was Winston Churchills
batman and was in the Hussars any info would be great or photo?
thanks melvin

Richard Verey

Doreen — 12 Aug 2006 7:07:03 GMT

I am looking for a relative on my father's side who I believe was in the Boar War. ANY info would be appreciated.

Research advise

waynej162 — 6 Jul 2006 12:57:58 GMT

Hi, I am trying to trace my GGFATHER 's roots back to Britain somewhere and would appreciate some advise or assistance. My GGFather (Henry Jones) fought in the Anglo Boer War and while in South Africa met and married a local girl in March 1901. He did not return to Britain after the war and instead stayed in place called Umtata (Mthatha) where he eventually died in 1914. Unfortunately I don't have much that would assist in tracing his roots. The medals he received were lost over the years so getting any info off these medals highlighting his regiment etc. appears to be a lost cause. He would have been born in 1879 based on the age given on the death certificate issued by the St Johns Mission parrish Church. Not sure how I can use this though. Thought of looking up info on naturalisation applications, but not even sure this was a requirement then. I would appreciate any advise or assistance.

Steinackers & Roystons Horse

D_Transom — 6 Sep 2006 12:34:02 GMT

I have a WWI war service record for my (Australian) great uncle James Leslie Transom, which states his previous military service as variously 2 years/15months with Steinackers Horse and 10 months/1 year with Roystons Horse.

I haven't been able to find out much information on these units, which I gather operated after the Boer War. Can anyone point me in the right direction.

Thanks

Dave

Richard Bassett Wilson, Durham Light Infantry

John Lindly — 24 Feb 2006 9:55:22 GMT

I've found a little about him on the internet. He was commanding 3rd battalion of the DLI when he died 21 March 1901 in Kroonstad of enteric. However, I was interested in when he was awarded his D.M.G. and when his unit shipped out to South Africa? Also, the history of the 3rd Battalion during the Boer War as there is precious little information about this. Thank you for your time.

John

James Shortt MacPherson

Ginny Carroll — 19 Aug 2006 2:41:11 GMT

I have recently learned that my Great Grandfather served in the Boer War and would like to research this. Can someone direct me to any lists or sites that might have some info. His name was JAMES SHORTT however he often went by the surname MacPHERSON. He was born around 1870 and would have enlisted from Canada (I think).
Thank you---Ginny

Michael Sculley

albert614 — 19 Jun 2006 7:34:17 GMT

My grandfather, Michael Sculley 1870, is in the 1991 Census as a foot soldier in the 1st Batallion , Scots Guards, Wellington Barracks. He married in 1995 in Holborn. He is not at home in the 1901 Census.
Could he have been in the Boer War? Where can I find any information?
Thank you

HUGH CRAWFORD

Christine Woodcock — 2 Aug 2006 5:17:52 GMT

My brickwall is that of my gt grandfather, Hugh Crawford. Hugh lived in Lanarkshire Scotland and in 1899 signed up to fight in the Boer War. Hugh was never seen or heard from again. Apparently his wife received a letter stating that Hugh was MIA, presumed dead. She remarried under "sherriff's warrant" presumably to verify that her husband had been in absentia for the required 7 years. Those who knew Agnes think that Hugh set the whole thing up and took a wonderful opportunity never to have to return to the old battleaxe. However, her second husband was a wonderful man, very loving and very gentle, so Agnes must have had some redeeming qualities.
My question is how would I go about finding out what regiment Hugh may have signed on with so that I can in fact find out whether he was killed in action and if so where he might be buried.
Any help greatly appreciated
Many thanks
Christine

Boer War Casualties for Lanarkshire, Scotland

David McNay — 15 Feb 2003 8:55:58 GMT

I'm currently researching for a project detailing the men of the county of Lanarkshire in Scotland who served and died in the Boer War.

Do you know of anyone, perhaps an ancestor, who was involved.

Any information that is available would be helpful.

Thanks

Richard Thomas abt 1867 from sherness kent

nigethombristol — 17 Jul 2006 5:58:10 GMT

has any one got a list of deaths of soldiers in the Boer war my ancestor Richard Thomas son of James Thomas from pembrokeshire Wales is alledged to have gone to the Boer war and does not show up again in census i am hoping some one could shed some light on this

thanks

nigel

KOYLI

lorri — 11 Jun 2006 12:29:37 GMT

Hi I am trying to find info on James Henry LEE was said to have been in the KOYLI and the Boer war.Was from West Yorkshire.
Cheers
Lorri

i have the QSA (queens south africa) medal list for royal navy and marines

kathdownes161 — 8 Feb 2004 12:12:47 GMT

I have a copy of the QSA medal list for the royal navy and royal marines. the ships included in this list are HMS Barracouta,HMS Barrosa,HMS Blanche,HMS Beagle,HMS Doris,HMS Dwarf, HMS Fearless,HMS Forte, HMS Gibraltar,HMS Magpie,HMS Magicienne, HMS Monarch with Penelope, HMS Naiad,HMS Partridge,HMS Pelorus,HMS Philomel,HMS Pearl,HMS Powerful,HMS Racoon,HMS Rambler,HMS Rattler,HMS Redbreast,HMS Sappho,HMS Sybille, HMS Tatar,HMS Terrible,HMS Terpsichore,HMS Thetis,HMS Thrush,HMS Widgeon,RIMS Canning,RMIS Clive. Just drop me a line if you want any info off of the list. my email addy is Kathdownes69@hotmail.com or you can post your reply here.

Thomas Whiteside

AHOOPS1 — 26 May 2006 6:34:21 GMT

I am looking for my great grandfather, I have found his family in the 1901 census but his wife is listed as the head. I know that he was in the army and have checked the census for the barracks he would have been based at - he is not there either. I know he was a soldier with the Loyal North Lancs regiment and he was born in Lancashire - possibly preston c1868 , married 22/5/1897 and died 16/2/1953.
Is there anywhere I can search for soldiers that fought in the boer war?

Medal Rolls

John Todd — 2 Sep 2005 2:08:19 GMT

Can anyone do a search of the Boer War Medal Rolls? I'm trying to find out if my g/grandfather Robert Hunt who served with one of the Scottish Regiments was issued a medal possibly for the first boer war. I found his death notice which stated he was a veteran of the "WET REVIEW" by Queen Victoria at Edinburgh in 1881. I'm not to good a the military side of family history so if anyone could piont me in the right direction I would be very grateful
Thanks in advance
John

Any one have 1st ILH nominal or medal rolls ?

DavidJackson833 — 26 Apr 2006 4:07:06 GMT

Wondering if someone has the nominal or medal rolls for the 1st ILH and would be kind enough to look up my wife's g/uncle, Thomas Matthew Heagney, Trooper 2722. He was in South Africa from 1889-1902, then stayed on with the Transvaal railways, which is why he didn't receive his Queen's Medal with 2 clasps till 1921 back in Australia.

Davies Arnold- Boer War

cbowyer139 — 28 Apr 2006 3:58:35 GMT

I am trying to find Davies Arnold, we have campaign medals with South Africa 1901, Transvaal, Relief of Ladysmith, Tugela Height and the Cape Colony.
He was born March 1867 in Lancashire, and isnt on the 1901 census. I would love to find out which regiment he was in, so we can narrow the search for him. I'm sorry I havent got anymore information. I thought because he had such as unusal name it would be easy!!! no chance. Thank you in advance

Searching For a Photograph - Capt Cecil William BOYLE (QOOH)

pwenlock — 5 Apr 2006 7:02:46 GMT

I wondered if anyone could help in my search for a photograph of Capt Cecil William BOYLE of the Oxfordshire Yeomanry (Queen's Own Oxfordshire Hussars).

Thanks
Paul

BOYLE - Captain Cecil W. - Oxfordshire Yeomanry Cavalry
Killed near Boshof. 5th April 1900. The first Yeomanry Officer to be killed in the War.

Full name Cecil William Boyle
Born March 16, 1853, Westminster, London
Died April 5, 1900, near Boshof, Orange Free State, South Africa (aged 47 years 20 days)

Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry

Sha Redfern — 5 Apr 2006 9:58:19 GMT

Hello All from a lovely sunny day in Johannesburg,

I am hoping that someone can assist me with my ggf's military history or at least point me in the right direction.

Walter GEORGE was born on 12 Jan 1883 in Birmingham, Warwickshire son of Harry and Elizabeth (nee Taylor) of Birmingham. Walter was a military man and was sent to South Africa in about 1905 where he married Gladys Ivy DAVY in Claremont, Cape Town. The first of his sons was born in 1910 in Wynberg, Cape Town before he was sent to Hong Kong. The only reason I know this is that my grandfather Frank William GEORGE was born on board ship in Hong Kong as per his birth certificate which I ordered from the UK. I also have a copy of his Baptismal Certificate with states that Walter's Profession was Band Corporal 1.K.O.Y.L.I. On the birth cert. it states that he was 6110 Corporal Walter GEORGE. My research has taken me to many military sites world wide but have came up empty. I have found that the Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry where in South Africa in 1905 before being sent to Hong Kong in about 1910.
He must have returned to the UK as his daughter Ivy Adelaide GEORGE was born Portsmouth in 1913. Grace was born in Bramley in 1915. Leonard was born in Pontefract in 1916 and Hilda Winifred in 1918. I know that he immigrated back to South Africa in about 1920 were the rest of his children were born. By then I am sure he had retired from the Military due to bad health.

I have searched the PRO for details and have come up empty. Is there anyone who can help me find out more about my ggf's military history.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Sha Redfern

regiments serving in the second boer war

eddy robson — 6 Apr 2006 8:52:37 GMT

i,mlooking for the name of the regiment my grandfather served in . the collar insignia looks like a deer or hart lying down with its head raised

Service in Boer War (1899-1902)

Sharon Couture — 21 Mar 2006 11:35:16 GMT

I've been told my grandfather lied about his age to enlist . He would have been approx. 11-13years old and added 5 years to his age. His parents would have bought him out once, but he ran off and re-enlisted. Is this possible? He later did enlist with
the British Army in WW1 and came to Canada after
1920. He also lied about his age to enlist in the Canadian military in WWII so he did lie about his age at times. Is there somewhere I can search for a record of his service? His name was John Strike.

William Curtis from Devon

Margaret Jarvis — 18 Mar 2006 7:02:09 GMT

Am tring to trace any record of William Curtis my g. grandfather who was in the Boer war. I found a reference
- TROOPER* 41510 38th BAT IY
on http://hometown.aol.co.uk/KevinAsplin/home.html
but have no way in finding if it's "my" William. Can anyone tell me how I can find more information?