Dr Harold Westgarth Taylor aka Bobby in South Africa

Question

I am looking for the death and wedding certificates of Dr Harold Westgarth Taylor commonly known as Bobby -born Aug 9 1899 Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England. He was baptised on Oct 22 1899 in Cambridge, St Barnabas, Cambridgeshire, England.

Name shown as Robert Nesgorth taylor in 1911 Census. I believe Nesgorth is a transcription error - should be Westgarth

At some point, maybe 1920's or 30's, he went to South Africa. Family

talk says he married Muriel and had 2 children, P & S (may be living). Later - a second wife ( name unknown) and had 4 children ( RW, V, S and JW also may be living)

Thanks for reading this post. Stuart hague

Answer 1

Here is a link to a document that states both their names.

http://www.national.archsrch.gov.za/sm300cv/smws/sm30ddf0?201607031440099475746A&DN=00000001

It is in the Cape Town archives, you can  try and contact them to see if they can send you a transcript of the document at:

 

Western Cape Provincial Archives and Records Service

The Head
Postal address: Private Bag X9025, CAPE TOWN 8000
Street address: 72 Roeland Street, CAPE TOWN
Tel: (021) 466 8100. Fax: (021) 465 2960
E-mail:
Archives@pgwc.gov.za   (for General Correspondence)
Records@pgwc.gov.za    (for Records Management enquiries)

Comments

This is quite an interesting case as it was for

RESTITUTION OF CONJUGAL RIGHTS

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Restitution_of_conjugal_rights

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There is also a Death Notice and will for Muriel

http://www.national.archsrch.gov.za/sm300cv/smws/sm30ddf0?201607031442139475746A&DN=00000002

This document is kept in Pretoria:

Postal address: Private Bag X236, PRETORIA 0001
Street address: 24 Hamilton Street, Arcadia, PRETORIA
Tel: (012) 441 3200. Fax: (012) 323 5287
Fax to e-mail: 086 529 6414
E-mail: enquiries@dac.gov.za

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Possible Birth for Muriel

https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2FCZ-RNQ

Marriage: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVZG-24H2

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Wow, you are quick! Thank you for giving me the first piece of documentary evidence of his first marriage.

Answer 2

Hi. I am the daughter of Jane Victoria westgarth Taylor. Jane now lives in Durham england

Comments

Thanks Imke. Your mother has been in touch. I sent her some details about the name Westgarth. Stuart