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LAING of South Africa

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Carolyn

Carolyn Report 2 Oct 2012 10:43

I am renewing my search for the parents of HARRY GEORGE LAING once again. Harry was born 23rd November 1881 in Cape Town, South Africa. I am trying to find the names of his parents as they are not mentioned in his death notice. It does however state that he was of "Scotch/English" nationality. Harry was employed in the South African Police in Natal from 1909 to 1913. His service record states that his next of kin was a brother (name unknown) and his trade is listed as farmer. In 1913 he married Isabella Gertruida Ries and they had 3 children:
1) John Henry b 1915 in Piet Retief
2) Maud Isabella b 1916 in Piet Retief
3) Charls Liversage b 1920 in Piet Retief - this is also a daughter
Harry committed suicide in 1920 in Dundee, Natal.
I have been stuck with this side of the family for about 4 year now so I will be eternally grateful for any help.
Regards Carolyn
P.S I do have the names of several Laing families that immigrated to South Africa from Scotland - but I have not been able to link them to Harry. I also have the names of the spouses of the 3 children if their names look familiar. :-)

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Laing - United Kingdom to South Africa Robson - United Kingdom

ErikaH

ErikaH Report 2 Oct 2012 11:22

'Renewing' suggests previous post(s)

Please use the original thread, if there is one.........with 'update' or 'still looking' added to the title

Cynthia

Cynthia Report 3 Oct 2012 14:49

It rather looks as though Carolyn has added to an existing thread rather than having a previous one of her own Reggie.



http://www.genesreunited.co.za/boards/board/ancestors/thread/1276356


Hopefully, someone will be able to help her.

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