WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1918 IN MEMORIAM ONGLEY. - In loving memory of our dear sister, Margaret ONGLEY, who passed away on the 18th September, 1914. Inserted by her Mother and Sisters. Peace, Perfect Peace. 5053 BIRTHS FINCHAM. - On September 13th, at Nurse TRELEAS' Home, Maritzburg, to Mr. and Mrs. Edgar M. FINCHAM, a daughter. 5009 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1918 ROLL OF HONOUR - IN MEMORIAM MANN. - In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Private William MANN, S.A.I., who feel in action near Ypres, on 19th September, 1917. Inserted by his Parents, Brothers, and Sisters. 5070 THONRHILL. - In ever loving memory of Arthur James THORNHILL, who died of wounds in France, 19th September, 1917. "God's Will be done." Inserted by his sorrowing Parents, Brothers, and Sisters. 5072 Transcribed by: Tara NORTON (born SHRIVES) taraanorton@gmail.com<mailto:taraanorton@gmail.com> Researching: ATKINSON (ENG), BENECKE, KILLERBY (ENG), (GOLDSMITH-)LESTER (GER/IRE), LOURENS, MARTIN, MILLER, MILLIKEN (IRE), PARKER, SHRIVES (IRE), WALTERS, WINGHAM (ENG) and related families. ________________________________ NCT FORESTRY CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED http://www.nctforest.com This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify us by return email. This footnote also confirms that this email message has been swept by Eset Mail Security for the presence of computer viruses. http://www.eset.com ________________________________

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1918 BIRTHS RIDLEY. - On 6th September, to Mr. and Mrs. T.H. RIDLEY, the Bank House, Bergville, a son. Both well. 9845 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1918 BIRTHS BIBBINGS. - At the Yorkshire Nursing Home, Durban, on September 12th, 1918, to Mr. and Mrs. W.E. BIBBINGS, Creighton, a daughter. Both well. (Cardiff papers please copy). 9866 FINCHAM. - On September 13th, at Nurse TREALEAS' Home, Maritzburg, to Mr. and Mrs. Edgar M. FINHCAM, a daughter. 5009 RIDLEY. - On 6th September, to Mr. and Mrs. T.H. RIDLEY, the Bank House, Bergville, a son. Both well. 9846 MARRIAGES WILLMOT-GRAY. - September, 9th, at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Dundee, by Rev. T. Henry JONES, Archibald Frederick WILLMOT, second son of the late Mr. WILLMOT, and Mrs. WILLMOT of Greyville, Durban, to Linda Kathleen, youngest daughter of the late Mr. James GRAY, and Mrs. GRAY, Dundee. 5018 DEATHS SAXON. - Died at Malvern, Natal, on the 11th of September, Samuel SAXON, South African representative of Pilkingtons Bros., glass manufacturers, St. Helens, England. 7879 IN MEMORIAM RUDLING. - In loving memory of our dear Mother, Melina RUDLING, who passed away on September 15th, 1913. Inserted by daughters Pollie and Bessie. 5001 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1918 BIRTHS RIDLEY. - On 6th September, to Mr. and Mrs. T.H. RIDLEY, the Bank House, Bergville, a son. Both well. 9846 TATHAM. - At Upcot, Mountain Rise, Maritzburg, on the 15th September, 1918, to Mr. and Mrs. A. Tyrone TATHAM, a daughter. 5029 IN MEMORIAM ANDERSON. - In loving memory of my dear wife and our dear Mother, Jessie Wilson ANDERSON, late of Edinburgh and Pietermaritzburg, who passed away on September 20th, 1916. Oh, not lost, but gone before us, Let them never be forgot; Sweet their memory to the lonely, In our hearts they perish not. At Rest. 5034 DOUGLAS. - In cherished memory of my dear Husband, and our dear Daddy, Christian DOUGLAS (Chris), who passed away on 17th September, 1917, at Dundee. "Sleep on, dear Daddy, they labours are o'er. They willing hands shall toil no more." "Peace, Perfect Peace." Inserted by his loving Wife and Children. 5028 SWATTON. - To the memory of Rosemary, dearly loved little daughter of Percy and Katharine SWATTON, who died at Vryheid on September 17th, 1917, aged three years. 5030 Transcribed by: Tara NORTON (born SHRIVES) taraanorton@gmail.com<mailto:taraanorton@gmail.com> Researching: ATKINSON (ENG), BENECKE, KILLERBY (ENG), (GOLDSMITH-)LESTER (GER/IRE), LOURENS, MARTIN, MILLER, MILLIKEN (IRE), PARKER, SHRIVES (IRE), WALTERS, WINGHAM (ENG) and related families. ________________________________ NCT FORESTRY CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED http://www.nctforest.com This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify us by return email. This footnote also confirms that this email message has been swept by Eset Mail Security for the presence of computer viruses. http://www.eset.com ________________________________

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1918 BIRTHS SAVILLE. - On September 4th, at 41, Victoria Road, to Mr. and Mrs. E. SAVILLE, a son. 4806 STURGEON. - At Fulwell, Richmond, on 3rd September, to Mr. and Mrs. C.J. STURGEON, a son. Both well. 4798 WALLACE. - At Utrecht, on 1st September, to Mr. and Mrs. J.F. WALLACE, a daughter. 9672 DEATHS LADBROOKE. - In ever loving memory of my dear husband, who passed away September 2nd, 1918, in his 39th year. "Sometime, some day, we'll understand." SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1918 DEATHS RICE. - At the Sanatorium, on 30th August, Jessie RICE, aged 55, widow of the late James RICE, of Maritzburg. 4702 IN MEMORIAM GREENE. - In loving memory of our dear father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Lawrence Henry St. John GREENE, passed away September 7, 1910. All souls are Thine, we must not say That these are dead who pass away. "Lead, Kindly Light." 8431 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1918 BIRTHS LUGG. - To Mrs. Cyril E. LUGG, at Dundee, on Sunday, 25th August, a daughter. Both well. 4854 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1918 IN MEMORIAM MARKHAM. - In loving memory of our dear mother, R.T. MARKHAM, who passed away 9th September, 1916. 4877 GREENAWAY. - In loving memory of our dear mother, Annie GREENAWAY, who died September 10th, 1915. We have to mourn the loss of one We did our best to save, Beloved on earth, regretted, gone, Remembered in the grave. Inserted by her loving Children. 4887 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1918 BIRTHS ELLIOTT. - On the 10th September, at the Sanatorium, the wife of E.W. ELLIOTT, 190, Retief Street, of a daughter. 4900 HOOK. - At the Havelock Nursing Home, on September 3rd, 1918, to Mr. and Mrs. F.W. HOOK, of Victoria Road, a son. Both well. 9753 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1918 IN MEMORIAM GRAHAM. - In loving memory of my dear husband and our dear father, Edward Graham, who met with a fatal accident September 13th, 1917. RENNY. - In loving memory of my dear husband, David RENNY, who passed away 13th September, 1916, late Loco. Inspector, S.A.R. 4941 Transcribed by: Tara NORTON (born SHRIVES) taraanorton@gmail.com<mailto:taraanorton@gmail.com> Researching: ATKINSON (ENG), BENECKE, KILLERBY (ENG), (GOLDSMITH-)LESTER (GER/IRE), LOURENS, MARTIN, MILLER, MILLIKEN (IRE), PARKER, SHRIVES (IRE), WALTERS, WINGHAM (ENG) and related families. ________________________________ NCT FORESTRY CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED http://www.nctforest.com This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify us by return email. This footnote also confirms that this email message has been swept by Eset Mail Security for the presence of computer viruses. http://www.eset.com ________________________________

DOMESTIC NOTICES MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1918 BIRTHS WOODS. - On the 26th August, the wife of W.T. WOODS, Junr., Vryheid, of twins (son and daughter). 4688 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1918 BIRTHS WOODS. - On the 26th August, the wife of W.T. WOODS, Junr., Vryheid, of twins (son and daughter). DEATHS JACKSON. - At the Residence, 58, Boshoff Street, on the 29th August, Annie, Widow of the late John JACKSON, formerly of Bellevue, Otto's Bluff, aged 79 years. 9460 IN MEMORIAM BLANE. - In loving memory of my dear Aunt (Jessie BLANE), who died on 3rd September, 1916. Inserted by Mrs. G. PARKER. 4549 BLANE. - In affectionate remembrance of our dear Aunt (Jessie BLANE), who died 3rd September, 1916. Inserted by Mr. and Mrs. COLLINS and Family. 136, Lyell Street, Ladysmith. 4659 ROLL OF HONOUR - IN MEMORIAM MORTON. - In loving remembrance of Lce.-Corpl. John Whilnell MORTON, 2nd S.A.I., who died at The King George Hospital, London, 3rd September, 1916, of wounds received in action Egypt, 23rd January, 1916. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1918 BIRTHS DIXON. - On September 2nd, to Mr. and Mrs. J.R. DIXON, of 193, Greyling Street, a son, at Grey's Hospital. Both well. 4735 HATTING. - Mr. and Mrs. J.S. HATTING, Riverside, Colenso, of a son. Both well. Nurse McKAY in attendance. 9628 IN MEMORIAM OXENHAM. - In affectionate remembrance of Emmeline, the beloved wife of Arthur OXENHAM, of Harrismith, O.F.S., who passed "within the veil" September 5th, 1913. Not dead, she lives in more than memory. The tomb is not a blind alley, but a thoroughfare. It closes on the twilight to open on the dawn. 4723 Transcribed by: Tara NORTON (born SHRIVES) taraanorton@gmail.com<mailto:taraanorton@gmail.com> Researching: ATKINSON (ENG), BENECKE, KILLERBY (ENG), (GOLDSMITH-)LESTER (GER/IRE), LOURENS, MARTIN, MILLER, MILLIKEN (IRE), PARKER, SHRIVES (IRE), WALTERS, WINGHAM (ENG) and related families. ________________________________ NCT FORESTRY CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED http://www.nctforest.com This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify us by return email. This footnote also confirms that this email message has been swept by Eset Mail Security for the presence of computer viruses. http://www.eset.com ________________________________

Good morning fellow listers I have confirmed the following from NAB, MSCE, Ref: 2418/1949 & Ref: 175/1970: Charles John MILLER (born circa Feb 1880, Wepener, O.F.S.) married Magdalena Catherina Gesina DU TOIT (born 18/12/1883, Kroonstad, O.F.S.) in Pietermaritzburg, Natal on 21/07/1903. Their children: Hendry Thomas (M), Albert Samuel (M), John William (M) , Norman (M), Magdeline (F) - all born in Pietermaritzburg, Natal. Their last living child, their daughter, lives in Ramsgate on the South Coast & is hoping to find any more information anyone may have on her mom's DU TOIT family. This would help us populate our tree further. Kind regards, Tara taraanorton@gmail.com<mailto:taraanorton@gmail.com> Researching: ATKINSON (ENG), BENECKE, KILLERBY (ENG), (GOLDSMITH-)LESTER (GER/IRE), LOURENS, MARTIN, MILLER, MILLIKEN (IRE), PARKER, SHRIVES (IRE), WALTERS, WINGHAM (ENG) and related families. ________________________________ NCT FORESTRY CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED http://www.nctforest.com This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify us by return email. This footnote also confirms that this email message has been swept by Eset Mail Security for the presence of computer viruses. http://www.eset.com ________________________________

Hi all, I'm trying to source as much info about our family (Pieterse) from Western Cape late 1800's to present. Most of the older generation has passed away with their knowledge but I remember a story that the surname used to be Pietersen and changed to Pieterse. The family lived in the Ceres district and also in Tulbach and later in Stellenbosch. Names: Johannes Jacobus Abram Pieterse I (b 23.01.1891 -d 02.02.1972) Hendrika Johanna (Geldenhuys) Pieterse (b 01.10.1893 -d 11.07.1947) Johannes Jacobus Abram Pieterse II (b 07.03.1918 -d 14.04.1972) Huibrecht Aletta Johanna (Truter) Pieterse (b 14.07.1926 -d 09.03.1979) Obviously the surname changed pre- 1891 but I have no information as far back as that. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Thanks Louis Pieterse

Hi Listers, Looking for any information concerning the above person. Connecting names are: - WIFE: Hendrika Johanna (Geldenhuys) Pieterse (01.10.1893 - 11.07.1947) - SON: Johannes Jacobus Abram Pieterse II (07.03.1918 - 14.04.1972) - Married to: Huibrecht Aletta Johanna (Truter) Pieterse (14.07.1926 - 09.03.1979) -Children: Johannes Jacobus Abram Pieterse (15.02.1949 - ) Hendrik Jacobus Pieterse (29.11.1951 - ) Louis Christiaan Pieterse (10.06.1953 - 15.06.2008) Thanks Louis Pieterse

Contact Alta Roux at rroux@yebo.co.za She is researching Pieterse/Pietersen Cheers Jenn Graham & Jennifer Lloyd [Genealogical & Historical Research] 2 Constantia Court River's End Road Plumstead 7800 Cape Town South Africa Tel: +0027 (0)21 7974875 Mobile: 0824037343 email: lacey@yebo.co.za www.southafricanfamily.com I'm not stuck, I'm Ancestrally challenged Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass It's about learning to dance in the rain ----- Original Message ----- From: "Louis Pieterse" <louispietersejnr@gmail.com> To: <SOUTH-AFRICA-CAPE-TOWN@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2012 3:44 AM Subject: [SOUTH-AFRICA-CAPE-TOWN] Pietersen - Pieterse surname change > Hi all, > > I'm trying to source as much info about our family (Pieterse) from Western > Cape late 1800's to present. > Most of the older generation has passed away with their knowledge but I > remember a story that the surname used to be Pietersen and changed to > Pieterse. > > The family lived in the Ceres district and also in Tulbach and later in > Stellenbosch. > > Names: > Johannes Jacobus Abram Pieterse I (b 23.01.1891 -d 02.02.1972) > > Hendrika Johanna (Geldenhuys) Pieterse (b 01.10.1893 -d 11.07.1947) > > Johannes Jacobus Abram Pieterse II (b 07.03.1918 -d 14.04.1972) > > Huibrecht Aletta Johanna (Truter) Pieterse (b 14.07.1926 -d 09.03.1979) > > Obviously the surname changed pre- 1891 but I have no information as far > back as that. > > > Any information will be greatly appreciated. > > > Thanks > > Louis Pieterse > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > SOUTH-AFRICA-CAPE-TOWN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' > without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi folks, Those with irish roots might like to take a look at the site below which recently came on line. It also contains an e-magazine. You have to register to gain full access but its FREE. http://www.irishlivesremembered.ie/ Regards peter

Hi Folks I am looking at a potential name change in our family. From what older family members have said, my theory is that our surname was changed from De Villiers to Collingwood. Is anyone researching De Villiers families in the Cape Town area? My gg grandfather's christian name was unknown but my gg grandmother was Maria. Maria married prior to 1850. They were Anglican. My great grandfather's three christian names were William Frederick De Vere. Was De Vere Maria's maiden name, or was our surname De Vere? William Frederick was born c1850. He at least two unnamed brothers. All three served in the navy where one was a doctor. By his NZ death certificate, William Frederick left Sth Africa in c1870 for New Zealand where he remained. However he only appears on the NZ radar in Port Chalmers in 1875. Does this ring any bells? Any suggestions of where to look to try and confirm or not this theory would be much appreciated. Gordon

This is a list of genealogy groups for Ireland on facebook, and more Counties are going live every day. these groups are dedicated to making research a little easier for the diaspora world wide looking for their roots in Ireland. As many Irish emigrated to South Africa this might be of interest to some. Margaret Irish Counties with a Facebook Page ARMAGH http://www.facebook.com/groups/393637757367672/ Cavan https://www.facebook.com/groups/cavangenealogy/ Clare https://www.facebook.com/groups/countyclare/ Cork https://www.facebook.com/groups/corkgenealogicalsociety/ Dublin https://www.facebook.com/groups/dublingenealogy/ Limerick https://www.facebook.com/groups/limerickgenealogy/ MAYO https://www.facebook.com/groups/clansofmayo Longford https://www.facebook.com/groups/longford/ Tipperary https://www.facebook.com/groups/tipperary/ Wexford https://www.facebook.com/groups/countywexford/ Wicklow https://www.facebook.com/groups/wicklow/ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Margarets gmail" <margaretspearin@eircom.net> To: <south-africa-cape-town@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, July 09, 2012 1:12 AM Subject: [SOUTH-AFRICA-CAPE-TOWN] Limerick Ireland Genealogy Group onFacebook > Hello List > We have a new Group on Facebook if you are researching family in Limerick > City and County Limerick Ireland. Please come join us if you are looking > for > family in Limerick here Any of you good people who are also looking for > family in Limerick Ireland you can join us here > https://www.facebook.com/groups/limerickgenealogy/ > County Limerick Ireland Genealogy > > This is a group for all people with an interest in County Limerick and > Limerick City who are researching family and looking for History from > Limerick Ireland > > Margaret > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > SOUTH-AFRICA-CAPE-TOWN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' > without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi all. I am looking for any help or info to do with the following names. Johannes Jacobus Abram Pieterse (23.01.1891 - 02.02.1972) Getroud met: Hendrika Johanna Pieterse nee Geldenhuys (01.10.1893 - 11.07.1946) Living at Owen street, Ceres. Their son was also Johannes Jacobus Abram Pieterse married to Huibrecht Aletta Pieterse nee Truter. Buried in Stellenbosch. Any information would be welcome. Thanks and good luck to all. Louis Pieterse

Hello List We have a new Group on Facebook if you are researching family in Limerick City and County Limerick Ireland. Please come join us if you are looking for family in Limerick here Any of you good people who are also looking for family in Limerick Ireland you can join us here https://www.facebook.com/groups/limerickgenealogy/ County Limerick Ireland Genealogy This is a group for all people with an interest in County Limerick and Limerick City who are researching family and looking for History from Limerick Ireland Margaret

Hi All, I have very little information on my South African family history, & would greatly appreciate any insights that you may have. All I have is my great grandfathers name & date of birth & death: Jan Jacobus Willem Minnie B: 24 May 1900 and D: 13 Jan 1980 & his parents were: Father: Lukas Jonannes Minnie & Mother: Johanna Jacoba Minnie. And my great grand mothers name & date of birth & death: Johanna Elizabeth De Wit (married to above JJW Minnie) B:4 April 1905 District Willowmore, Beaufort West and D: 9 June 1994 Strand, CT, RSA & her father was: Hendrik Willem Daniel De Wit & she had a sister: Maria Catharina De Wit Thank you in anticipation. Kind Regards Lauren Dyke

Good Day I am trying to find out some information on my grandfather George Henry Huckle He was I think born in Kimberley and was a transport driver between the then S Rhodesia (Bulawayo) and South Africa He married Mabel Morgan from Knysna She was born in 1880 and from 1820 Settlers Pioneer background> Any help on these 2 people would be appreciated or where to look? Thanks Merle Grant Nee Huckle

Hi I am trying to trace Gerald Basil Joseph Ormson Wright born Grahamstown 1886 in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape In particular his wife's family ie Ida Maud (nee Parkinson) born 1890. Have you any info? Regards Victor

Dear All I am on a quest to locate birth/baptism/christening/death records for my 2nd great grandmother, Annie Elizabeth WALTERS (neé MILLER), & her older siblings, Charlotte & Charles, amongst others possibly. I have confirmed the following from marriage information: Annie Elizabeth Miller (17, born circa 1881/1882) married John Charles WALTERS (aka Charlie, 36, born circa 1862/1863) on 24/07/1899 in Pietermaritzburg. Charlotte Kathleen MILLER (27, born circa 1873/1874) married Norman WALTERS (aka Norris?, 35, born circa 1865/1866) on 11/06/1901 in Pietermaritzburg. I have confirmed the following from NAB, MSCE, Ref: 2418/1949 & Ref: 175/1970: Charles John MILLER (born circa Feb 1880, Wepener, O.F.S?) married Magdalena Catherina Gesina DU TOIT (born 18/12/1883) in Pietermaritzburg on 21/07/1903. Their children: Henry Thomas (M), Gilbert Samuel (M), John William (M) , Norman (M), Magdalena (F). Annie's 1st child, Eva WALTERS - my great grandmother, was born at 356 Greyling Street, Pietermaritzburg, in Feb 1899. Charlotte's 1st child, Rachel WALTERS, was born at 10 Chapel Street, Pietermaritzburg, in Dec 1904. Per The Natal Almanacs, Alphabetical Directory, PMB for 1904: WALTERS, M., toy maker, 8-10 Chapel Street. Annie's 2nd child, Charlotte's last 4 children & 1 of Charles's children were all born at 81 Chapel Street, Pietermaritzburg. Per The Natal Almanacs, Alphabetical Directiory, PMB for 1907: WALTERS, Mrs. N., 81 Chapel Street. I think 81 Chapel Street is for up for rent now but may have previously been the offices of Sage Life Ltd. I do not know where the WALTERS brothers were born although it'd appear either the brother/s and/or their father served during the Boer War (1899 - 1902) - Inniskillen (Enniskillen) Regiment - Irish? I'd appreciate any input whatsoever. Kind regards, Tara taraanorton@gmail.com ________________________________ NCT FORESTRY CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED http://www.nctforest.com This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify us by return email. This footnote also confirms that this email message has been swept by Eset Mail Security for the presence of computer viruses. http://www.eset.com ________________________________

Dear Barry You refer to an interesting book. Are you not aware of publications about Tollgates in the Cape(Eastern) Province in the late 1800's? Regards Marthinus -----Original Message----- From: south-africa-cape-town-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:south-africa-cape-town-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of south-africa-cape-town-request@rootsweb.com Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2012 9:01 AM To: south-africa-cape-town@rootsweb.com Subject: SOUTH-AFRICA-CAPE-TOWN Digest, Vol 7, Issue 162 Today's Topics: 1. Re: Old Bridge Somerset West (Coral Anna Foster) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2012 11:38:46 +0000 From: Coral Anna Foster <thandisa@msn.com> Subject: Re: [SOUTH-AFRICA-CAPE-TOWN] Old Bridge Somerset West To: south africa <south-africa-cape-town@rootsweb.com> Message-ID: <SNT127-W42E9606B210B58837DF224C9E10@phx.gbl> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Hello Barry: I wondered if the book mentions any of my family, FRANK EDWIN CARTWRIGHT & his siblings & offspring? also, the WATERMEYER family? I know that he owned the farm, SPIER & also had business ties w/ Lourensford Estate, but wondered if there was anything in the book. Thanks for your kind offer, Coral Anna (Cartwright) Foster Bridgewater, VA, USA (ex Kalk Bay) > From: bcrookes@iafrica.com > To: south-africa-cape-town@rootsweb.com > Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2012 15:54:10 +0200 > Subject: Re: [SOUTH-AFRICA-CAPE-TOWN] Old Bridge Somerset West > > Hi Pat > > There is a book called "The Story of Hottentots Holland" by Peggy Heap which > was published in 1970 with the sub-title "Social history of Somerset West, > the Strand, Gordon's Bay and Sir Lowry Pass over three centuries" which > states that "The Lourens River was bridged by the Central Road Board in > 1845. This double-span bridge was proclaimed a national monument in 1938 in > which year a new bridge was completed." > > The Central Road Board was formed in 1843 on account of the "appalling > condition of the roads in the colony". "The Colonial Secretary, the Hon. > John Montagu - he had fought as a subaltern at the battle of Waterloo - was > the force behind this body. One of the Central Road Board's first tasks was > the construction of a hard road across the Cape Downs. This work was > undertaken by Lt Col Charles Mitchell, Surveyor-General and Civil Engineer > of the Cape Colony, who had built Sir Lowry's Pass in 1830." > > The completion was widely welcomed but... "Within two years long stretches > of the road almost disappeared under drifting sands. Nothing daunted, > Mitchell then raised it in the worst places to a height of sixteen feet. At > the same time Montagu was experimenting with the planting of Hottentot or > sour fig (Mesembryanthemum) in an attempt to hold the sand. This was > partially successful, but Montagu was not satisfied and, every South African > bush and tree having been tried, he imported from Australia seeds of the > Port Jackson willow, wattle and hakea. These grew and spread, the Hrd Road > was saved and the sand of the Cape Downs controlled to a marked degree". > > These Australian trees are now widely distributed throughout the Western > Cape and in many places threaten the indigenous fynbos species, and > strenuous efforts are being taken to eliminate them. > > I am sure that Peggy Heap's book is now out of print, but I have a copy and, > as it has many stories of local families going back many years, if anyone > would like me to look up anything please get in touch with me, and if I am > not overwhelmed by the enquiries, I will see what I can find! > > Barry Crookes > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to SOUTH-AFRICA-CAPE-TOWN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------ To contact the SOUTH-AFRICA-CAPE-TOWN list administrator, send an email to SOUTH-AFRICA-CAPE-TOWN-admin@rootsweb.com. To post a message to the SOUTH-AFRICA-CAPE-TOWN mailing list, send an email to SOUTH-AFRICA-CAPE-TOWN@rootsweb.com. __________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to SOUTH-AFRICA-CAPE-TOWN-request@rootsweb.com with the word "unsubscribe" without the quotes in the subject and the body of the email with no additional text. End of SOUTH-AFRICA-CAPE-TOWN Digest, Vol 7, Issue 162 ******************************************************

Hello Barry: I wondered if the book mentions any of my family, FRANK EDWIN CARTWRIGHT & his siblings & offspring? also, the WATERMEYER family? I know that he owned the farm, SPIER & also had business ties w/ Lourensford Estate, but wondered if there was anything in the book. Thanks for your kind offer, Coral Anna (Cartwright) Foster Bridgewater, VA, USA (ex Kalk Bay) > From: bcrookes@iafrica.com > To: south-africa-cape-town@rootsweb.com > Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2012 15:54:10 +0200 > Subject: Re: [SOUTH-AFRICA-CAPE-TOWN] Old Bridge Somerset West > > Hi Pat > > There is a book called "The Story of Hottentots Holland" by Peggy Heap which > was published in 1970 with the sub-title "Social history of Somerset West, > the Strand, Gordon's Bay and Sir Lowry Pass over three centuries" which > states that "The Lourens River was bridged by the Central Road Board in > 1845. This double-span bridge was proclaimed a national monument in 1938 in > which year a new bridge was completed." > > The Central Road Board was formed in 1843 on account of the "appalling > condition of the roads in the colony". "The Colonial Secretary, the Hon. > John Montagu - he had fought as a subaltern at the battle of Waterloo - was > the force behind this body. One of the Central Road Board's first tasks was > the construction of a hard road across the Cape Downs. This work was > undertaken by Lt Col Charles Mitchell, Surveyor-General and Civil Engineer > of the Cape Colony, who had built Sir Lowry's Pass in 1830." > > The completion was widely welcomed but... "Within two years long stretches > of the road almost disappeared under drifting sands. Nothing daunted, > Mitchell then raised it in the worst places to a height of sixteen feet. At > the same time Montagu was experimenting with the planting of Hottentot or > sour fig (Mesembryanthemum) in an attempt to hold the sand. This was > partially successful, but Montagu was not satisfied and, every South African > bush and tree having been tried, he imported from Australia seeds of the > Port Jackson willow, wattle and hakea. These grew and spread, the Hrd Road > was saved and the sand of the Cape Downs controlled to a marked degree". > > These Australian trees are now widely distributed throughout the Western > Cape and in many places threaten the indigenous fynbos species, and > strenuous efforts are being taken to eliminate them. > > I am sure that Peggy Heap's book is now out of print, but I have a copy and, > as it has many stories of local families going back many years, if anyone > would like me to look up anything please get in touch with me, and if I am > not overwhelmed by the enquiries, I will see what I can find! > > Barry Crookes > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to SOUTH-AFRICA-CAPE-TOWN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

thanks. That was quick. Pat -------------------------------------------------- From: "Barry Crookes" <bcrookes@iafrica.com> Sent: Monday, June 25, 2012 8:11 AM To: <south-africa-cape-town@rootsweb.com> Subject: Re: [SOUTH-AFRICA-CAPE-TOWN] Old Bridge Somerset West > Sorry Pat no such name. > > Barry > > -----Original Message----- > From: south-africa-cape-town-bounces@rootsweb.com > [mailto:south-africa-cape-town-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Pat > Frykberg > Sent: 24 June 2012 08:25 PM > To: south-africa-cape-town@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [SOUTH-AFRICA-CAPE-TOWN] Old Bridge Somerset West > > Thank you Barry Lots of info there. would the name WEEPENER be there > perhaps? > Pat > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > SOUTH-AFRICA-CAPE-TOWN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' > without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 10.0.1424 / Virus Database: 2433/5089 - Release Date: 06/23/12 >