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Re: How do I find a birth record for 1913 Ex-Pat

hdwyer166 — 2010-10-28 08:23:49Z

Hi David

I have also had to acquire birth certificates from Nyasaland days.

I was nervous about paying over the phone to a foreign country, but the bank details I was given were proven to be correct and totally safe.

This is the information I used in 2009

The telephone number for the Registrar General’s Dept is
+265 1 824355. The person to talk to is a Mr. Tembo whose
Cell Number is +265 999 151377.
I hope this is of some help.

He is very helpful - good luck

How do I find a birth record for 1913 Ex-Pat

avidt2 — 2010-10-17 10:38:58Z

Hi

I am trying to find a birth/baptism reocrd for Doris Alicia Rayment born 1913 in Nyasaland. Can anybody tell me how to go about it.

Many thanks

David

Bismarks/Pettits in Southern Africa

gpearceuk — 2007-12-02 05:13:07Z

Will the BISMARKS from Bulawayo please contact George Pearce who is completing family history.( John Bismark who was married to Ella )My gmother was Agnes Pettit/Bismark my mother was Jean Pettit/Bismark
Regards
George Pearce

Douglas Graham ANSELL

stananson1 — 2007-08-31 09:40:08Z

Douglas Graham ANSELL received an OBE for services in Nyasaland in 1960. I believe he moved to South Africa or Rhodesia (as it then was) after independence.

Any leads?

Tracing Horn / Tenett

2005-10-21 11:45:56Z

I am trying to trace the family tree for my husbands side and all I have is that they lived in Malawi and South Africa. Originally from Yorkshire? Any connection to Horn or Tenett or Tennett who lived/live in Malawi, or South Africa would be greatfully appreciated. The names I have are Reginald, Peggy, Joan, Basil and Desmond on the Tenett side and Ivor and Joan on the Horn side.

Barrister Okafor William

2004-11-22 22:18:27Z

Re: william graham South African Infantry

2004-11-18 20:20:44Z

This maybe of no help.William W Graham son of William Graham and Jannet 4years old in1881 If so his sister Jessie was my grandmother.

James Fraser b 1866 Margaret Millar b 1870

jld147 — 2004-09-28 18:27:31Z

Looking for family of James and Margaret (Millar) Fraser .
James born in Dalry, Ayr and Margaret born Old Cunmock Ayr Scotland. Both died California. They had 10 children whcih 7 died in California.
I am grand daughter of Margaret's sister- Jean. Would love to share some information.

william graham South African Infantry

2004-05-25 23:21:23Z

My Grandfather William Graham. was with the South African infantry in ww1, is it certain he would have come from South Africa or could he have joined the S.A.I. in Britain.
I don’t know where to look for him. He survived the war and went back to Secondi, Accra, The Gold Coast between 1919-20 where he died of disease in 1920 he was a (Gold Digger) Have a death cert but it does not say whether still as soldier or civilian.no D.o.b. either.
Any Help would be appreciated very much.
Kay Craiig

Nyasaland Field Force

2004-02-13 13:08:23Z

Subsequent to my previous msg, I have learnt that my grandfather (Denis James Richmond Hawkins) was a volunteer in the Nyasaland Field Force.

He was then a sub lieutenant in the Royal Naval Volunteer reserve

Does anyone know how to access these records, or to get personnel files

Hawkins

2003-11-11 09:31:06Z

I am trying to locate my grandfathers first wife (Dorothy Ann Hawkins -
don't know maiden name).
My grandfather was Denis James Richmond Hawkins born 14/6/ 1888 in
Scotland. He fought in WW1 in a SA Volunteer Regiment and then in the
Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve as a Sub Lt.
He emigrated to Africa and travelled throughout central and east Africa
as a British Native Commissioner.
He eventually settled in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa and married his
2nd wife (my grandmother) in 1931.
I am not sure where he met and married Dorothy, or if she died or they
were divorced. I know they had a daughter called Lynette .
Can anyone help me?
Ingrid Harmse
harmse2004@yahoo.co.uk

Re: MALAWI DEATH RECORDS.-Thanks for your reply!!

fredahogan — 2003-03-18 20:03:58Z

Hi Jo, thanks so much for your help. I'm still trying to find my aunt, even though she has been deceased for decades.
I'll try the site you sent to me. I'll let you know if I have any luck.
Much good luck to you on the search for your husband's old friend. Freda

Re: MALAWI DEATH RECORDS.

2002-08-01 23:30:48Z

Hello Alfreda,
I'm also looking for records from Malawi and came across this website (http://travel.state.gov/reciprocity/Country%20Folder/M/Malaw...).
We have written to the address listed for death certificates but haven't heard back from the Registrar General yet.
We're looking for records of an old friend, a tribal man called Nelson from northern Malawi whom my husband knew in the 1950s in Johannesburg, but we're not sure how lucky we'll be.
He just disappeared one day saying he was going home.
I'll let you know if we get a reply from the Registrar General.
All the best,
Jo

MALAWI DEATH RECORDS

2002-07-17 16:33:46Z

Trying to locate death records in Malawi. Need name of agency to contact. Can anyone tell me? Thank you.

Re: MALAWI DEATH RECORDS.

2002-07-17 16:33:46Z

Dear Ms. Holt-Akers, Thank you so much for responding to my query. I had just about given up. I now look forward to continuing my search for my mother's sister. Thank you so much for your kindness. Freda Hogan

MALAWI DEATH RECORDS.

sofki — 2002-04-25 20:48:17Z

MY HUSBAND AND I LIVED IN LILONGWE MALAWI . HE WAS THERE FOR MANY YEARS. I WAS THERE THREE YEARS.
I MIGHT SUGGEST THAT YOU CONTACT SOME OF THE MISSIONARIES THROUGH THE CHURCHES. WHILE THERE I KNEW MISSIONARIES FROM BAPTIST, METHODIST, CHRISTIAN AND PRESBYTERIAN. THAT WIAS IN THE EIGHTIES. I HAVE LOST TRACK OF EVERYONE.
YOU MIGHT GO ON LINE, AND SEE IF YOU COULD GET ANY LISTED IN MALAWI. I REMEMBER CALLING DALLAS AND GETTING THE NAMES OF BAPTIST MISSIONARIES IN LILONGWE.
UNFORTUNATELY, I CAN NOT REMEMBER ANY OF THE GOVERNMENT NAMES. EVEN IF I COULD, THEY HAVE NO DOUBT CHANGED SINCE I WAS THERE. DR. KUMUZU IS NO LONGER IN OFFICE.
I DO KNOW THAT THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH STILL HAS MISSIONARIES IN MALAWI. WHEN I WAS THERE, THE CHURCH HAD A MISSION SCHOOL IN LILONGWE AND A HOSPITAL OUT IN THE BUSH.

SORRY I CAN'T BE OF MORE HELP.
GOOD LUCK

JACQUELINE HOLT-AKERS