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1st boer war

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Christine

Christine Report 16 Dec 2004 21:14

Hi Debbie I believe my gt grandfather took part - according to family he had stories about life in Africa but was too old for the named 'Boer War' - if you find any records I would be very interested - so far I have drawn a blank - all sources so far are for the later conflict Christine

Unknown

Unknown Report 16 Dec 2004 18:14

Deborah Ive posted a reply to your similar request on the Tips board. nell

**Dawn O**

**Dawn O** Report 16 Dec 2004 17:55

Hi Debbie, Try this link:- 'Asplin Military History Resources'... http://hometown.aol(.)co(.)uk/kevinasplin/home(.)html -remember to remove the brackets- Fingers crossed you find who you are looking for...?? Happy Hunting. Regards, Dawn.

Deb

Deb Report 16 Dec 2004 17:49

i think i might have had two ancesters in the first boer war, could anyone tell me where i might find some boer records thank you, debbie