I have a first cousin once removed, Marion Susan Donaldson, born in Aberdeen, Scotland about 1875 (Parents Alexander Donaldson and Susan Airth).
From a Scottish will, I believe that she married a person surname Shivas or Chivas which may be in the South African records as “Cheves”. Prhaps a typographical error or some name change?
The will information has her living in Natal in 1914
This is one of my brick walls and I am seeking further information.
I have seen this reference which looks promising but doesn’t mean a lot to me
“Pietermaritzburg Archive Repository (Natal) - “ref. 1925/1950 Cadman. Edwin Charles B. Pietermaritburg Marion Donaldson (born Cheves) decease”.
I would be keen to see more details of the family, what happened to the family and whether it still exists today.
John D
Melbourne, Australia