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Paul Karl Basel

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Paul was born on August 18th, 1904 in Born in Ragnit, near Tilsit. Paul's father was Friederich Wilhelm Basel and his mother was Elsa Masuhr. His paternal grandparents were Friederich Wilhelm Basel and Auguste Kalisch. He had two sisters named Anna and Erna. He had an adopted brother named Max. He had a half-sister named Miechen. He died due to natural causes or old age at the age of 79 on June 2nd, 1984.

Death Notes
- Died of a heart attack in Paddock, South Africa. He always wanted to "die with his boots on." Two days prior to his death he slaughtered a pig. At the time of his death he was waiting for the cows to come in for milking. He always attend to the milking. Klara was with him in the cowshed. At his memorial service he was referred to as "one of God's gentlemen."

General Notes
- Had a good relationship with elder half brother Max. Often met at Potsdam, Berlin at home of cousin Hedwig (Ingrid Krüger's mother). Paul met Klara at Münster. They joined a youth movement (Back to Nature) at the time. Also joined a choral group.
  Lived in Memel (all in East Prussia).
  Came to South Africa in Aug 1935 on the ship "Wagoni".
  For more information see Klara Eva Peschel

Occupation Details
- Paul's occupation was Trained Cofectioner in Germany. Turned to farming prior to marriage to Klara. Farmed in Germany and South Africa. Part time buiulding contracting helped when farming did not generate enough funds to feed the growing family..

Ancestor Pedigree Chart
- Ludwig Basel
  
  Friederich Wilhelm Basel
  - b.06 Mar 1850 d.1897
  
  Auguste Filipowicz
  
  Friederich Wilhelm Basel
  - b.08 Jul 1877 d.17 Jun 1915
  
  Friederich Kalisch
  
  Auguste Kalisch
  - b.1849 d.1931
  
  Ester Kozlowski
  
  Paul Karl Basel
  - b.18 Aug 1904 in Born in Ragnit, near Tilsit d.02 Jun 1984
  
  Elsa Masuhr
  - b.03 Mar 1876 d.22 Feb 1937

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