Scots in South America

MurielM · Post by **MurielM** » Sat Jun 09, 2007 8:08 am

I would appreciate help in finding information on Scots who went to work in South America in the 1870s. My great great grandfather was an engine driver in Peru, but the only information I have is a death notice in a Fife newspaper.

eilthireach · Post by **eilthireach** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 6:33 pm

The Brits in South America database, which has links to other valuable resources, may be a good starting point for you:

http://www.bisa.btinternet.co.uk/mainbody.htm

and the links from the other web resources page on the Scots in Argentina webpages

http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/scotsinargpat/resource.htm

LesleyB · Post by **LesleyB** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 7:46 pm

Hi Muriel
...and a warm welcome to Talking Scot

Those both look like interesting links to follow up.

Did your great great grandfather die in Peru or did he come back to Scotland later in his life?

Best wishes
Lesley