General - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Sowden family - Namibia

EtienneDeck — 2013-03-08 18:57:47Z

hi, i have information that can help you, i am part of the family tree and i am researching the family

Re: Information on Ancestors with surname Pratt

palmer_dave_2000 — 2012-07-23 09:24:02Z

Hi, My name is Rosaline Pratt and my dads name is James Benjamin Pratt, but like stated we are definitely sisters, so let try to get in touch as am in the UK now.

Re: WHERE IS KAMBEB?

weskaap_com — 2011-09-02 17:13:20Z

Pleasure

Kind regards

Re: WHERE IS KAMBEB?

tracey12655 — 2011-09-02 16:31:11Z

I have been remiss in not posting an update to this thread.

Yes it was indeed Karibib (we struggled to read the handwriting on the original birth certificate ) and in fact we have just returned from a holiday in Namibia - we managed to visit Karibib and take photos of the station building on the way to Etosha.

Thank you for your reply, much appreciated.

Re: Swakopmund cemetary

weskaap_com — 2011-09-02 16:22:38Z

Hi
Have you received any information on the above persons?
If you wish I could take photos of the grave stones for you.
Any other information you have might help, if you have.

My email address is charlv@mtcmobile.com.na

Kind regards

Re: WHERE IS KAMBEB?

weskaap_com — 2011-09-02 16:19:12Z

Hi
The only town with the is Karibib which would have had a stationmaster.
My email address is charlv@mtcmobile.com.na if you on more
history of the town.
Kind regards

Re: OUTJO, Namibia

weskaap_com — 2011-09-02 16:14:31Z

Hi Greeneyed

Have you found any information on Outjo yet?
If not, please mail me at charlv@mtcmobile.com.na I have information from the Colonial period.

Kind regards

OUTJO, Namibia

greeneyed89 — 2011-01-29 08:44:05Z

I am looking for any info on Outjo, Namibia. Does anyone know how I could find old German records from the colonial period???

Marcus Tulloch Sutherland in Warmbad

Forfarian — 2010-09-12 10:24:40Z

Marcus Tulloch Sutherland was born in Bathgate, Scotloand in 1868. He emigrated to South Africa, and in 1894 moved to Warmbad, German South West Africa. He is reported to have been a pioneer of the route from Kimberley across the Kalahari Desert to Warmbad. In 1903 he was apparently captured by the Hottentots. He died suddenly on 10 October 1911 in or near Warmbad.

I would be very grateful for any information about his time in Warmbad and his death, or for any suggestions for possible resources which I might research. I can read German fluently, so information in German would not be a problem.

Swakopmund cemetary

pamsemail1 — 2009-11-01 20:08:32Z

Would anyone be able to look up the above cemetary records for me? I am searching for headstone information regarding Galler and Hullenkremer family members buried there.
Thank you
pam

Looking for any information

arlotrac — 2009-08-06 08:35:14Z

I am trying to find out any information I can about Johaan Niklaas DREYER who married Anna Susanna Katharine PRETORIUS. They were possibly married at the beginning of the 1900's. They had 4 children Martha Sophia, Gertrude Petronella, Luwies and Susanna. On my grandmother Martha's birth cert it says she was born in 1905 Spitzkoppen in Grootfontein 'in the house of the Damara & Namaqua Cooperation.'

Searching for Henning Thiele

dmeyer174 — 2009-04-16 09:15:16Z

Hello,

I am searching for the family of Henning Thiele (born 1903 in Berlin). Henning Thiele came to Namibia within the 1930s and lived in Windhoek.

I also found his last address in the register of the old white-pages: He lived until the early 1980s at "Peter-Mueller-Str. 34, Windhoek". The last entry I found for Henning Thiele, was in 1982/83.

Now, I am searching for any relatives of Henning Thiele, still living in Windhoek or for any other Informations dealing with his whereabout.

Many thanks in advance for your help.

David

Sherman family - Namibia/South West Africa

senekal100 — 2009-04-01 14:01:28Z

I am looking for any information on the Sherman family of Namibia.

I don't have any detail except for the surname, and one family member apparently passed away in 1973.

Looking for MILHO family

cjsenekal — 2009-02-01 01:44:36Z

Looking for family from Joachim Diaz Milho (born 1898)and Hester Sophia (Opperman) Milho born 1897. They came to Namibia in 1928 from Humpata Angola, with the Dorslandtrekkers Group 16 wagon no H/52. This is my grandfather and grandmother who lived in Kalkveld in 1958 where i was born. My mother was Engela Maria (Milho) Van Zyl married to Frederik (Frikkie) Jacobus Van Zyl. Can anyone give me more information or maybe some family member can contact me. My email address: flonska@orcon.net.nz or cjsenekal@xtra.co.nz
Thanks

Re: Sowden family - Namibia

desdevilliers — 2009-01-24 12:07:24Z

John Charles William Sowden was Joseph William Sowden and Maryann Boucher Grover's 7th child. He was born at Abbie Vlaack on the 31 December 1874. Baptised by Reverand Morris 1875. This information I obtained from a copy of a document in Joseph Sowden's own hand writing when he was required by the laws at that time to register his children.

St. George's School, Windhoek

wmwarrington — 2008-11-05 08:30:27Z

Quoting from the school website for any old scholars of St Georges School in WINDHOEK. Thought it might be of interest in tracing friends and family.

" St George’s School turns 90 in 2009. This milestone is a wonderful opportunity for the School to celebrate 90 years of educational excellence and a very exciting time lies ahead for the St Georgian family.

The events in 2009 will be planned around the School’s annual timetable, combining activities at both the Preparatory School and the College. We sincerely hope that Old St Georgians, parents and friends will come back to the School in huge numbers to celebrate together. We challenge all Old St Georgians to contact as many of their year as possible in the drive to get each of them back to St George’s for this celebration.

CONTACT US AT: alumni@stgeorgesnamibia.com "

Re: Adams and Straus Family

patfryk — 2008-07-06 16:38:57Z

Sorry I don't know those names especially but there was a German Mission Station run by Dominicans in Rehoboth.
I went there as a child where the nuns taught me embroidery.
even there in that very hot arid part of SWA as it was in the 1930s, the nuns wore the traditional dominican balck and white habits.
Patricia Frykberg.

Adams and Straus Family

frances_fielder — 2008-07-06 13:18:12Z

Any guide lines on how I can find information on Nambia in 1930's, German Missionary Stations. The surnames are Adams and Straus.

Re: WHERE IS KAMBEB?

lizzy1e — 2007-06-09 10:00:22Z

I only know of a Kanubeb or Karibib I'm afraid.

Re: Sowden family - Namibia

lizzy1e — 2007-05-20 10:25:55Z

I've confirmed that John Charles William was Joseph's son.

If any relations to the Sowdens in this part of the world are interested I'd be willing to share my family tree here on the site.

Re: Sowden family - Namibia

lizzy1e — 2007-04-01 18:09:53Z

I have sent you the information I have on this, but what I would like to know is if John Charles William Sowden (who married Alice May Thorburn) who was born in Namaqualand was related to Joseph William Sowden? I assume John may have been his son, but I have seen no evidence of that in documents that were online. Can anyone please help connect the 2?

Re: Jacob Eich - Windoek Catholic Clergy

2006-07-01 14:14:36Z

Scott, I need to contact you re. Swick-NY....bad e-mail from another Swick List, so am trying to reach you another way. Hope this goes :) Jeanne in Montana

WHERE IS KAMBEB?

tracey12655 — 2006-03-13 18:15:42Z

Does anyone know which town is referred to as Kambeb in Namibia? My grandfather (Alfred George Willis) was born in Kambeb in 1917 in Namibia according to his birth certificate - his father was the Station Master in Kambeb. I have tried to trace this but have been unable to find this town. I know place names changed from German to English - if anyone has a useful contact in Namibia for family tree research would be much appreciated. Many thanks and kind regards.

Jacob Eich - Windoek Catholic Clergy

iakerofny_1 — 2005-08-20 22:35:01Z

Hello,

I am looking for family information on Jacob Eich. He was born 1888 in Ensheim Germany, and died Feb. 2, 1947 in Windoek Namibia. He was clergy in the Catholic diocese of that area. I am related, and would like to find any history of his family.

Scott
NY / USA

Looking for any Heydenrych's from namibia

DHEYDENRYCH — 2005-08-05 13:10:48Z

Hello i am trying to piece together my rather badly recorded family history, My grandfather Thomas Daniel Heydenrych came from Namibia. We believe he was born in1929 in Swakopmund. trying to find anyone who has family that may be linked to him in any way.

Information on Ancestors with surname Pratt

michellepratt15 — 2005-05-08 10:46:51Z

Hi my name is Admire Pratt. My father was James Benjamin Pratt. Born 9/9/1924. He moved from Freetown Africa back in the 1920's. I am looking for any family or relations who still live in Freetown. If you have any information with regards to this please email me. All information greatfully received. Thanks

Re: can anyone help me?

2004-09-25 13:29:51Z

I am part of a Wimbury family who lived in Crawley, Sussex for my childhood. I have two brothers living. My father died last year.
Dad grew up in Reigate and then Guildford. His father was from the Black Country and was a watchmaker.

JAMES JOSEPH BEHAN b1860

karenjpierce — 2004-08-14 18:52:58Z

I am searching my family tree back to Patrick b1787 Ireland. I have some big gapping holes I'm trying to fill.

My father is James Charles; his father/my grandfather Charles Joseph; his father/my ggrandfather James Joseph came from Kildare? in 1860 to NY. Most of that line has stayed in the NY area.

I believe James Joseph was the son of Patrick 3-17-1834 and his second wife. I think Patrick had 3 sons with wife #1 and my ggrandfather and his sister Lillian? (possibly married a Creighton)

From there, I think Patrick's (1834) parents were Thomas (1805) and Esther Burns (1804) from Dublin. And Thomas is connected to Patrick & Mary 1787 Wicklow.

There are several Patrick Behans in the 1700's and I'm finding it hard to figure out which line we descend from. I am also looking to link in Brendan Behan's line but don't know how his father Stephen is connected in.

Can anyone help me fill in the blanks?

Karen (Behan) Pierce
karenjpierce@earthlink.net

Comtesse

comtessesimone — 2004-07-04 15:24:30Z

I am searching for a trace of the Comtesse family in Namibia or South Africa. Some Comtesse have been going to southern Africa from France and Germany in the late 19th century (or even earlier...). If there is someone who already heard or read that name in this region, please please give me a hint! baie dankie....Simone Comtesse

BEHAN`S

HENRYBEHAN — 2004-02-29 14:00:11Z

My grandfather Henry Daniel Behan and a Sister came to South Africa in the late 1880`s. He went to South West Africa, now Namibia and then to Angola and got married to Sussanne van der Walt where three suns were born, the eldest Philip and Twin Brothers Henry and Martyn. His sister lives in Rustenburg Transvaal, now Gauteng in South Africa. I whish there is some one that cav help me tracing these people. Thanks.

Re: Eberhardt

2004-02-29 02:51:57Z

Dear Carol: My maternal grandmother's maiden name (she died in 1975) was Minnie Florence Everhart (which had been Anglicized from the German EBERHARDT after coming to America). My email address is taken from her name. She traced the Eberhardt ancestry back to the 1300s in Wurretmberg, Germany, whose capital city is Stuttgart. The Eberhardt Dukes (there were at least three in the 14th century) had names like the WISE and another like Egomaniac (though in nicer form). I was stationed near Stuttgart for two years. Next to the bahnhof (train station) is a statue of Graf (the German name for Duke) Eberhardt Im Bart (with beard). It is a very large, carved statue (I have a picure of it I took in 1957) of Eberhardt sleeping in the arms of a peasant, indicating how loved he was by those he ruled. My grandmother had a book which I now have with a history, entitled THE LAND OF TECK. I personally saw the kneeling bench in a little town near Stuttgart called Urach, on which Duke Eberhardt kneeled in prayer. As to what year they came to the US, I am uncertain, though some of my grandfather's relatives fought in the American Revolution (she was a Daughter of the American Revolution). I can research more information if you desire. I am the only family member interested in geneology. Sincerely, Joe Steiner, 13909 Rio Hondo Circle, 801B, La Mirada, Ca 90638

Sailing to Namibia in 1905-1911. Berg and Kröger

jensj1 — 2003-10-27 17:59:16Z

My mother Solveig Berg was born in Lüderitzbucht in 1911, and her mother's name was Hanna Berg. Her father's surname was probably Peter Kröger.

One of Solveig's godfathers was Anna Kröger, b. Johnsen, married to Johanes Amandus Kröger. They resided in Fredrikstad, Norway, in 1900.

I have no other definite information about Hanna, but some indication that she is identical to Hanna Amalie Berg, b. 1 Apr 1869 in Eidskog, Norway. She landed at Ellis Island 29 Jun 1905, destined for her brother Hans Berg, Grand Rapids, Wisc. In 1917, she lives in Oslo, Norway.

I wonder whether anyone knows how to trace people travelling from the US to South Africa (Cape Town?) or possibly Lüderitz, Swakopmund or Walvis Bay in Deutch Südwest Afrika. Further if anyone knows any thing about Kröger or Berg in Lüderitz in 1905-1914.

Regards,
Jens Kaasbøll

Re: can anyone help me?

2003-10-25 19:03:14Z

Hi. Noticed you're message. Don't think I can help, but always happy to try help someone with a exclusive surname like ourselves.

Re: Eberhardt

2003-10-10 02:01:58Z

I was looking up my daughter, Annalise Eberhart, online, when I saw your message. We actually don't know much about our Eberhart origins, as my husband's family has been in the U.S. for many generations. Would love to know anything you know, though. Sincerely, Carol

Eberhardt

2003-09-18 21:45:16Z

Any information regarding the Eberhardt's family of Wasserveld. The daughters' names were Annalise and Agnes.

can anyone help me?

aprilwimbury — 2003-07-09 20:24:45Z

i am trying to trace any info on or about my family. does anyone have any information about the WIMBURY family?

Sowden family - Namibia

2003-04-29 08:32:49Z

Searcjing for information on the Sowden family from Keetmanshoop, South west Africa ( Namibia). Evelyn Jane Sowden, b:1876 -1878, d: c 1943. her father was Jospeh Sowden who migrated from England. He married Mary Ma....... ( surname not fully known). Evelyn Jane married James Alexander Glennie, who was born in Lancashire England.

Re: Anyone out there?

bcam51 — 2002-09-15 18:01:53Z

I am looking for information on the OPPERMAN family. Do you have any family data on Oppermans?

Some Opperman information

2001-10-15 15:19:56Z

I have some information on the Opperman patriarchs in South Africa spanning the arrival of Christiaan Godlieb Opperman in 1725 (born in Krossen Germany) up to just before 1820. Please contact me if you have or want any further information.
email: bdlo@sun.ac.za

Oberholzers in Namibia on 16th century

2000-06-07 01:08:02Z

I would like some information on Oberholzers that lived in Namibia and moved to South Africa to settle in the Marico district. This happened before the great trek from the Cape to the Transvaal.

Anyone out there?

1999-11-28 15:25:06Z

Does anyone ever access this forum? Seems an ideal
way to get information. Are their any decendants of
Captain Charles(?) Lee RN, ex Inverness, in Namibia?
Please contact me via E-mail at oppies@namib.com

Gideon