Adelson Parizot

Birth and Baptism

Baptism Registration
Adelson Parizot Emilie
Date of birth: 1854
Date of Christening: unknown
Entry no: unknown
Place of Baptism: Catholic Church
Place of Birth: Mauritius
Ref: not yet listed

Emigration

Departure Records
Details not yet listed

His journey to Natal, South Africa most likely took place before 1885 (before the birth of his daughter Maria Leoticia). As referenced by a Mauritian family researcher, it's probable that Adelson arrived with the intention to work in an industry connected with the sugarcane companies of Natal (which were predominantly Mauritian families). Additionally, his working profession is listed as a farrier in 1904, so it is possible that he either acquired these skills prior to arriving in Natal or shortly thereafter.

Alternative research suggests that he may have come indirectly to South Africa via Madagascar, but this has yet to be verified.

Marriage

Marriage Registration

EMILIE Adelson x LA ROSE Marie Lœtitia
Date of marriage: 24/11/1875
INSEE code: TD9902
General comment: Dept. By René Schmitt for the CGMR ¤ Picture KL18_PICT0082 – Page 163
Coast : REGISTER 1871 - 1880
Libre: KL18 AZ Reg 1 F° 33
Place of marriage: island of Mauritius

Naturalization

Subject to being a birtish subject in Mauritius, it is assumed that he need not have been registered for naturalization. Mauritius was a british crown colony at the time of his residence and immigration to South Africa.

Name change: Parizot

It is highly probable that Adelson was of Mauritian Creole heritage, as assumed by his original family name of Emilie. A researcher has suggested that this name, Emilie, may have been attributed to his mother's forename (as was standard with some slave or indentured labourers in Mauritius). Between 1887 and 1888, Adelson changed his name from Emilie to Parizot. This fact is now attributed to the marriage record from Mauritius and has been cross-referenced against the birth register of his daughter, Maria Leoticia and of Joseph Emilie born in Sydenham. Mauritian historical research from Durban suggests that name changes, spelling variations or aliases were used to help those assimilate better into life in Natal and further distance themselves from their past in order to improve working prospects. Mauritian identity can be analysed further in the Mauritian Settlers project founded on Geni.

Occupation

Blacksmith, Draper & Farrier'
1888: Durban, Natal, South Africa as a blacksmith (McArthur Street)
1893: Durban, Natal, South Africa as a draper (23 Little Grey Street)
1903: Durban, Natal, South Africa as a farrier (23 Little Grey Street)
1939: Durban, Natal, South Africa as a retired blacksmith (93 Gale Street)

Residence

Listed residences in Durban'

1888: Parizot, A., blacksmith, McArthur Street, Durban, Natal
1889: Parizot, A., blacksmith, McArthur Street, Durban, Natal
1890: Parizot, A., blacksmith, McArthur Street, Durban, Natal
1891: Parizot, A., blacksmith, Grey Street, Durban, Natal
1893: Parisot, A., draper, 23, Little Grey Street (renamed Baker Street [1934.], later 23 J.N. Singh St)
1894: Parisot, A., draper, 23, Little Grey Street, Durban, Natal
1894: Parizot, Adelson, McArthur Street, Durban, Natal
1895: Parisot, A., draper, 23, Little Grey Street, Durban, Natal
1897: Parisot, Adelson, 23, Little Grey street, Durban, Natal
1898: Parisot, Adelson, 23 Little Grey street, Durban, Natal
1899: Parizot, Adelson, 23 Little Grey street, Durban, Natal
1904: Parisot, Adelson, farrier, 23 Little Grey street, Durban, Natal
1905: Parisot, Adelson, farrier, 23 Little Grey street, Durban, Natal
1906: Parisot, Adelsen, farrier, 23 Little Grey street, Durban, Natal
1907: Parisot, Adelsen, farrier, 23 Little Grey street, Durban, Natal
1918: Greenwood Park, Inanda, Durban, Natal (as listed in wife's death registration)
1933: B of Lot K3 of Duikerforitein’ No. 785; Rates no. 2859; (vacinity of Heather Grove, Greenwood Park, Durban, Natal)
1938: 93 Gale Street, Durban, Natal, South Africa

Death & Estate:

Death Notice & Estate Papers

• Name Adelson Parizot
• Event Type Probate
• Event Date 1938
• Event Place Natal, South Africa
• Age 84
• Relationship to Deceased Deceased
• Birth Year (Estimated) 1854
• Birthplace Mauritius
• Death Date 19 Dec 1938
• Death Place Durban
• Citing this Record
• "South Africa, Pietermaritzburg Estate Files 1846-1950," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QPCW-W5XC : )

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Burial

Burial date and plot
Adelson Parizot.
Indentifier: NAB MSCE 28270/1938 Adelson PARIZOT .
Date of Burial: 1938/12/20.
Details: Died aged 84 yrs. Male. Portion R/Catholic, Grave no 127, Block A. West St Cemetery - Register, Durban, District Durban

All details have been verified and referenced by family researcher, S. Manson