TRACING RELATIVES AND THEIR EMIGRATION TO SOUTH AFRICA
I am looking to trace the spouse of a William Roberts born in 1798 in the UK. The documents linked to his name state he is widowed. His son is Richard Gilbert Roberts born 1821 in Shropshire, England. He married Mary Catherine Evans, and they emigrated to South Africa. They had eight children. Their son Richard married Susanna Kruger in Ladysmith, South Africa.
i would also like to trace the emigration documents showing the port of exit in the UK and port of arrival in South Africa of Richard Gilbert Roberts.
Very keen to know what you may discover or how you could assist.
Many thanks and Kind Regards,
Rowland Roberts.
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
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Is it common based on your experience that the son and grandson would carry the names of dads and grandads in their first or middle names? This may help narrow the search for the elusive William.
What I have discovered is the passenger list for William and Mary Roberts who emigrated to South African in July 1850 from Liverpool on the Devonian. With new hints and research it looks like the William and Richard Gilbert mentioned above do not belong on the tree at all. William and Mary had a son Richard who married Susanna Kruger in Ladysmith South Africa. Richard and Susanna had a son Richard Gilbert born in SA.
The challenge now is to trace William and Mary's origin in Liverpool. According to her probate, she passed away in 1902 in SA. She was married in Liverpool although her maiden name is not stated. She was born around 1821. Their UK born kids are Edward, Richard, Elizabeth and Catherine. Their SA born kids are William Henry and John Robert. Their son Richard lived from 1843-1925. Williams age and birthplace are part of the challenge - how to narrow it down.
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@ROWLANDROBERTS1 It's exciting to see that you have discovered part of your puzzle. The hard part sounds like finding Mary's birthplace and parents. May I suggest that you also join our British Isles Family History Research
As they may also have some additional resources to help you. 😊
Shannon
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