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SOUTH AFRICA LONG SHOT

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Caddapit

Caddapit Report 6 Dec 2018 19:03

Looking for Elizabeth "Betty" Wilkinson

Born circa 1932 in Cape Town

Parents divorced ( Herbert "Bert" and Maud ) I think in 1943

Cant find birth marriage or death records for Betty

She was in Fish Hoek in 1953/54 and possibly JoBurg late 60's early 70's

ErikaH

ErikaH Report 7 Dec 2018 12:12

Have you looked in 'search all member trees'?

Caddapit

Caddapit Report 7 Dec 2018 16:11

Yes we are beyond that stage

Many Thanks

Ken

Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it

Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it Report 7 Dec 2018 20:04

Nothing showing on ancestry

Researching:
Surname Fahse. Germany. Essex .South East London My avatar is one of our wedding photos of 1957

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+++DetEcTive+++ Report 7 Dec 2018 21:22

Have you tried Cyndis List? Its a respected genealogical portal.
https://www.cyndislist.com/south-africa/bmd/

Although many of the results are links to FamilySearch, there might be a couple new to you. She may be mentioned, with a married name, if her parent's Estates went to Probate. You'd have to send for a copy which, I understand, can take months to arrive.

In case she didn't marry, have you looked at the various online phone books?
http://www.whitepages.co.za/
https://www.searchyellowdirectory.com/phone-books/south+africa/

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Liz 47

Liz 47 Report 7 Dec 2018 21:59

Did the family ever live in England?

Researching:
Dad and Aunty Dolly with Grandad WW1

Caddapit

Caddapit Report 8 Dec 2018 09:40

Have tried all phone books and fund is list. Elizabeth n never lived in England but her father was English.

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+++DetEcTive+++ Report 8 Dec 2018 10:43

Jo’burg Newspaper advert? Use a People Tracing Service?

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Caddapit

Caddapit Report 8 Dec 2018 14:38

Could be a possibility or may be a radio advert