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From: "Frans van Aartsen" <>
Subject: Re: Family Research
Date: Thu, 3 Jun 1999 07:57:36 +0200


Hallo,
It is suggested that you contact the local authorities Valuation department
((011) 407 - 6926) who will have records of all properties in the municipal
area (erf nr, extent, owner, valuation, str. address, improvements
description, zoning and previous owners)
Regards


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> From: Eileen & Marty Russell <>
> To:
> Subject: Re: Family Research
> Date: Thursday, June 03, 1999 4:41 AM
>
> Hi
> Municipal records are usually filed under Lot numbers/street addresses,
> NOT occupiers or owners surname. With a bit of luck it shouldn't be too
> difficult to find the local records for this property which will show
> who owned it and when. If it was a rented property you might be
> out of luck. Perhaps someone could approach the appropriate authority to

> see what is on record.
>
> Good luck
>
> Eileen
> Jon Seagers wrote:
> >
> > I live reasonably close to Jan Smuts AVE in Rosebank so will try and
call on the
> > present owners and see if they are able to help.
> >
> > I will let you know if I was successful.
> >
> > Jon Seagers
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: WAYNE-LEIGH NEFDT <>
> > To: <>
> > Date: 01 June 1999 17:31
> > Subject: Fw: Family Research
> >
> > >Hi All
> > >
> > >Can anyone help Dafanie Goldsmith in her quest in the Johannesburg
area??
> > >
> > >Thanks
> > >Wayne
> > >
> > >-----Original Message-----
> > >From: Dafanie Goldsmith <>
> > >To: <>
> > >Date: 26 May 1999 08:30
> > >Subject: Family Research
> > >
> > >
> > >>Dear Wayne,
> > >>I am seeking someone who would research an old home, now demolished,
in
> > >>Johannesburg. I realise that this may not be you but I hoped you may
be
> > >>able to guide me to a researcher.
> > >>My great aunt lived in this house for a very long time earlier this
> > >>century. My grandfather used an alias surname but I know his sister
lived
> > >>in this house. I only know these people as 'Nita and Evars' the
address 385
> > >>Jan Smuts Rd Rosebank Johannesburg. If I could only establish a
surname
> > >>for the householders I would be able to research their marraige cert
and
> > >>find my gt aunts maiden name. This is my last clue in my research, so
I
> > >>would be very grateful if you could assist me.
> > >>Dafanie
> > >>
> > >
> > >
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> Eileen & Marty Russell
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