Genealogy Chat

Adding to see the outcome to such a sad story. Well done everyone. Linda

Just a thought ...would it be worth getting in touch with the Archivist, Jon Newman? He might know the name of Herta's relatives and also the name of the people she went to work for, in Herne Hill. I almost feel as if Herta has been waiting for someone to find her.Perhaps Heinz is still alive.... Olde Crone

on the ships manifest for 1938 the Herta on there was given as being 25 years old in 1938 she was born in Hanover, maybe this was a different person.

It might be a good idea to try and find out who lived at Croxted Road in East Dulwich at the time Herta came to stay, does anyone live near the local studies library, I would be surprised if they couldn't help, especially when they hear the story behind the address.....could lead to a name prehaps?.....wouldn't it be lovely if her belongings could be returned to a member of Herta's family..........Lilly

Thing is, the paper says she came to stay with a relative. Can we not sleuth down a rellie for her?

Like everyone else adding so can find out what the newspaper says. Pauline

What a sad story, I was hoping for a happy ending. Sue

Yes, brilliant bit of sleuthing! (Sighs. Thinks glumly of the extra 250,000 people who will now join Genes, and clog up the GRO....) OC

Yes, must just add as well!, very interesting, Well Done Folks. Chris :)

Karl is simply the German version of Charles - just as you get Carlo/Carlos in Italian/Spanish. Christine

Adding to this to find out what the paper says

Carl and Karl can both be used as short names for Charles. I have a relative of whom i was aware of as Carl and was quite suprised to find his given name was Charles. Joan

Wow! Adding to this as I want to know what response Carol gets back from the newspaper. What a sad story though...I thought her father was called Karl though? CWGC says Charles.....

Just wanted to add to this thread - so that I can find out what happens. Well done everyone xx

hiya'll have been following this thread with interest, did look but couldnt find much, well done everyone!!!!!! maybe heinz is th next question, Julie

I wonder if Heinz ever knew what happened to her or if he wondered if she had met someone else. I wonder what happened to HIM? .....perhaps the next quest? Gwyn

Have just sent email with these details to the newspaper, I will keep you all informed. Carolx

What a team ! Well done everybody but so sad. Carole let us know how you get on if you contact the paper, I'm sure they will be interested. Joan

Even sadder that it seems people were writing to her after her death. I suppose when you think about it, why else would this bag full of belongings still be there. Oh do write to the paper though Carol, just to settle it. Of course, she may still have relatives in the world who would like these items.

Hi Carol The web address is www*cwgc*org, replacing the stars with dots. Then click on search site on the right. Just putting in Herta's surname will bring up the entry. Helen