Memorial to South African War
I need your help. The man who modeled for the statue seen in this photo is my grandfather. Unfortunately, the museum has the wrong man as the model, a relative with a close name who wasn't even born when the statue was made. Is it possible for you to get the original newspaper article stating who dedicated the statue as I believe that person was my grandmother. The model's name was Joseph Andrew Bright McClure and he worked for the stonemason who did the statue. I have the paperwork to prove it. The statue was vandalized and the bronze taken and only the boots remained for many years. Now only the cairn remains. I am anxious to clear this error before my mother dies as it was her father. Diane
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RE: RE: Memorial to South African War
I remember the statue of the Boar War soldier standing in the Ward Jackson Park. I still can't believe people would stoop to do such a thing. Diane are you aware that a small copy of the statue of about 3 feet high is on view at the old museum Hartlepool. Also that a Pte. J McClure had about 6 letters printed in Northern Daily Mail, Hartlepool. I have details if you wish. Syd Reed.
sydreed2000@yahoo.co.uk
Comment from Sydney Reed on Saturday, 29th November 2008.
RE: RE: Memorial to South African War
Joseph Andrew Bright McClure was the brother of my paternal grandmother Annie Isabel McClure (married to Thomas Boulton Cram). My husband is working on our family tree and I would be most interested to hear from Diane as to whether she has any other information regarding the McClure family, in particular Joseph and Annie's parents who were Alexander and Hannah Elizabeth McClure. My contact email address is suerose@energex.com.au
Comment from Sue Rose on Monday, 19th September 2011.