Over recent months, several descendants of Colonial Amoy foreigners (such as the Joselands, Talmages, etc.), have found relatives through this blog, and now I've received a note from Derek Schmuser , who is seeking info on his ancestors in Amoy. Please contact him if you have any info (several descendants. And, as I've mentioned earlier, I could greatly use any old photos or info on Amoy that you have.
Bill Brown
Letter from Derek
In 1911, my grandfather, CARL SCHMÜSER, was working for the Chinese Imperial Customs Service. His office was at the Custom House on or next to Chung Shan Lu, Amoy.
He lived at the Customs Quarters (accommodation for officers) on Gulangyu islet. His house may have been on Zhong Hua Lu near to the Masonic Hall which was at 5 Zhong Wah Road.
This is a postcard dated 25th March 1911 on which (lower right) the site of the residence is marked with an X.
My mother, Elisabeth Herta Emma SCHMUSER (1911-1986), is registered as having been born in Amoy on the 8th August 1911. I expect that, although there would have been other available sites, it is possible that she was born at the Hope Hospital on Gulangyu.
I am writing to ask if anyone might know whether birth records still exist for the Hope Hospital from that period and where I might be able to look for them.
I am writing to ask if anyone might know whether birth records still exist for the Hope Hospital from that period and where I might be able to look for them.
Derek Greenland
derekgreenland@hotmail.com
Bill Brown
Xiamen University
www.amoymagic.com
