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BereniceUK wrote: If G. H. Waite was aged 24 on the 23rd May 1900, he must have been born between 24.5.1875 and 23.5.1876. Only two birth registrations in England and Wales for "G. H. Waite" were recorded in that time period. I also looked for Wait and Waits, but nothing under those surnames.

George Harry Waite, born 2nd quarter (April-June) of 1875, birth recorded in the Romford Union registration district (mother's maiden name was Soakley).

George Herbert Waite, born 2nd quarter (April-June) of 1876, birth recorded in the Newcastle upon Tyne registration district (mother's maiden name was Sanderson).

I'm not saying these are the only two possibles, as the General Register Offce records aren't 100% accurate, but it gives you a couple of names to look into.

This chap, who could be one of those referred to by Berenice, joined the Natal Police on 26 June 1901 and saw service in the ABW with no. 2587. We can cross him off the list as a potential candidate.



Rory