Dear all Please see below my inquiry about JOHN ROBINSON. Can anybody assist me please?? Thanks Phillip From: Phillip Robinson (phillipr@absa.co.za<mailto:phillipr@absa.co.za>) [mailto:phillipr@absa.co.za] Sent: 29 December 2011 08:26 To: paul@1820settlers.com<mailto:paul@1820settlers.com> Subject: John Robinson Dear Paul I hope you will be able to assist. Kindly go to William Robinson (son of Robert John who came in 1820). He had a son John (as listed as one of his children, born in Krugersdorp). I suspect him to be my great grandfather but are struggling to make the connection as limited info are available. If my assumption is correct the date of birth of John should be 12/12/1869 and he died 14/10/1948.John (if it is him) apparently married twice and had +_13 children, one my grandfather Kindly check if this is the same person or, who have submitted the info to you, then I can try to check it with them. Thank you very much for your assistance Regards Phillip Robinson Pretoria Tel 012/3927555 Important Notice: Absa is an Authorised Financial Services Provider and Registered Credit Provider, registration number: NCRCP7. This e-mail and any files transmitted with it may contain information that is confidential, privileged or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you are not an intended recipient of this e-mail, do not duplicate or redistribute it by any means. Please delete it and any attachments and notify the sender that you have received it in error. Unless specifically indicated, this e-mail is not an offer to buy or sell or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities, investment products or other financial product or service, an official confirmation of any transaction, or an official statement of Absa. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Absa. This e-mail is subject to terms available at the following link: http://www.absa.co.za/disclaimer. The Disclaimer forms part of the content of this email. If you are unable to access the Disclaimer, send a blank e-mail to disclaimer@absa.co.za and we will send you a copy of the Disclaimer. By messaging with Absa you consent to the foregoing. By emailing Absa you consent to the terms herein. This email may relate to or be sent from other members of the Absa Group.

I am getting the same message and am running XP. Regards, Rob -----Original Message----- From: south-africa-eastern-cape-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:south-africa-eastern-cape-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Becky horne Sent: 28 November 2012 09:39 AM To: south-africa-eastern-cape@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [ZA-EC] Burgersdorp marriages and baptisms Hi Gwyn Thank you so much for sharing. I am just having a small problem with accessing your Blog. This might only apply uniquely to me - I am running Windows 7. When I try to access your blog I receive this message:- "A script on this page is causing your web browser to run slowly. If it continues to run, your computer might become unresponsive." I'm sure that there is a computer fundi on the List that can recommend a solution. I am fortunate to have a web browser but not all EC subscribers do - some of them only have access to email, which is usually from their place of work. Would it be presumptuous of me to request that you send these valuable nuggets to the list so that everybody can have access to them? I hope that I am not asking too much. Best wishes Becky -----Original Message----- From: south-africa-eastern-cape-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:south-africa-eastern-cape-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Gwyneth Thomas Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 7:31 AM To: south-africa-eastern-cape@rootsweb.com Subject: [ZA-EC] Burgersdorp marriages and baptisms I have just posted Baptisms 1860-1865 on my blog site http://africangenealogy.blogspot.com/ I have posted them there so I can edit them if need be Enjoy Gwyn __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 7739 (20121127) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to SOUTH-AFRICA-EASTERN-CAPE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Nope, I get the same message on XP! Ian Currie On 2012/11/28 10:44 AM, Marielle Ford wrote: > It's fine on Windows XP. > > Marielle > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Becky horne" <beckyjh@telkomsa.net> > To: <south-africa-eastern-cape@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 9:39 AM > Subject: Re: [ZA-EC] Burgersdorp marriages and baptisms > > >> Hi Gwyn >> >> Thank you so much for sharing. >> >> I am just having a small problem with accessing your Blog. This might only >> apply uniquely to me - I am running Windows 7. When I try to access your >> blog I receive this message:- >> >> "A script on this page is causing your web browser to run slowly. If it >> continues to run, your computer might become unresponsive." >> > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to SOUTH-AFRICA-EASTERN-CAPE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > >

It's fine on Windows XP. Marielle ----- Original Message ----- From: "Becky horne" <beckyjh@telkomsa.net> To: <south-africa-eastern-cape@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 9:39 AM Subject: Re: [ZA-EC] Burgersdorp marriages and baptisms > Hi Gwyn > > Thank you so much for sharing. > > I am just having a small problem with accessing your Blog. This might only > apply uniquely to me - I am running Windows 7. When I try to access your > blog I receive this message:- > > "A script on this page is causing your web browser to run slowly. If it > continues to run, your computer might become unresponsive." >

I am having the same problem! Cheers Jenn Graham & Jennifer Lloyd [Genealogical & Historical Research] ----- Original Message ----- From: "Becky horne" <beckyjh@telkomsa.net> To: <south-africa-eastern-cape@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 9:39 AM Subject: Re: [ZA-EC] Burgersdorp marriages and baptisms > Hi Gwyn > > Thank you so much for sharing. > > I am just having a small problem with accessing your Blog. This might only > apply uniquely to me - I am running Windows 7. When I try to access your > blog I receive this message:- > > "A script on this page is causing your web browser to run slowly. If it > continues to run, your computer might become unresponsive." > > I'm sure that there is a computer fundi on the List that can recommend a > solution. > > I am fortunate to have a web browser but not all EC subscribers do - some > of > them only have access to email, which is usually from their place of work. > Would it be presumptuous of me to request that you send these valuable > nuggets to the list so that everybody can have access to them? I hope that > I > am not asking too much. > > Best wishes > Becky > > -----Original Message----- > From: south-africa-eastern-cape-bounces@rootsweb.com > [mailto:south-africa-eastern-cape-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of > Gwyneth > Thomas > Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 7:31 AM > To: south-africa-eastern-cape@rootsweb.com > Subject: [ZA-EC] Burgersdorp marriages and baptisms > > I have just posted Baptisms 1860-1865 on my blog site > > http://africangenealogy.blogspot.com/ > > I have posted them there so I can edit them if need be > > Enjoy > Gwyn > > > > > > __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus > signature > database 7739 (20121127) __________ > > The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. > > http://www.eset.com > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > SOUTH-AFRICA-EASTERN-CAPE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' > without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

This may just be a typo, but I think this last word must be Umvotipoort: IN MEMORIAM NEEL VAN ROOYEN. - In loving memory of my dear brother, who passed away at Wonderfontein on October 21st, 1917. One year has passed since that sad day, When one I loved was called away; God took him home, it was His will, Forget him, no, I never will. Inserted by his only and sorrowing sister, Aletta HAVEMANN, Umvoitpoort. Rgds Marielle ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tara Norton" <tara@nctforest.com> To: <KWAZULU-NATAL-SOUTH-AFRICA@rootsweb.com>; <south-africa-cape-town@rootsweb.com>; <south-africa-eastern-cape@rootsweb.com>; <SOUTH-AFRICA-ORANGE-FREE-STATE@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 11:48 AM Subject: [ZA-EC] DOMESTIC NOTICES, THE NATAL WITNESS, OCT 21 - 22, 1918

WEDNESDAY, 30 OCTOBER, 1918 MARRIAGES DAVIDSON-GASKIN. - On the 31st August, at the Church of the Annunciation, Chrislehurst, by the Vicar, the Rev. S.E.B. SERLE, Francis Ellis FARQUHAR, South African Infantry, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. DAVIDSON, of Howick, Natal, to Lilian Frances GASKIN, second daughter of the late Lewis GASKIN, of Burton-on-Trent, and Mrs. BARRON, Worleston, Cheshire. 736 DEATHS CAIRNS. - At Barlow House, Ladysmith, on Friday, October 25th, 1918, Leila CAIRNS (nee THOMSON), beloved wife of James CAIRNS, jun., aged 29 years. Deeply mourned. (Home papers please copy.) 745 CARBUTT. - At Kaffirstad, on the 25th inst. Douglas Hamilton, the dearly loved youngest child of Stephen and Daisy CARBUTT, aged 2 years. ei5934 COCKCROFT. - At Ladysmith, on the 25th October, Evelyn Buller, beloved son of O.A.W. and the late Violet Evelyn COCKCROFT, aged 18 years. 741 JACK. - At Ladysmith, on Wednesday, 23rd October, 1918, Ivy Elizabeth, aged 34 years, wife of Robert JACK, and daughter of George MARTIN, of "Claybrook," Ixopo. Also, at Ladysmith, on Saturday, 27th October, Robert Jack, aged 34 years, husband of the above mentioned Ivy Elizabeth. 743 MACPHAIL. - Died at Craigside, Dundee, on the 18th October, 1918, aged 35 years and eleven months, Duncan Dugald, dearly loved youngest son of Dugald and Annie MACPHAIL, and beloved husband and father of Violet and Ian MACPHAIL. 5964 MASON. - At Wankies, Rhodesia, on the 26th inst., from influenza, W.H. MASON, second son of the late W.H. MASON and Mrs. A.E. MASON, of Pietermaritzburg, aged 35 years. ei5942 MATTISON. - At "Fernhurst," Estcourt, on the 20th October, from pneumonia, Lewis Archibald, second dearly loved son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard MATTISON, in his 25th year. ei5962 TERRY. - At Estcourt on the 19th October, from Spanish influenza, Francis Wardrop (Baba), beloved son of Francis and Agnes TERRY, of Pietermaritzburg, aged 19 years. ROLL OF HONOUR BATEMAN. - On the 17th October, 1918, in England, Hilton Finley BATEMAN, S.A.I., aged 19 years, dearly loved and only son of James and Minnie BATEMAN, of Potchefstroom. Deeply mourned. 5939 OBITUARY ------X------ MR. W.H. MASON ------X------ A telegram has been received by Mrs. A.S. MUNRO, stating that her brother, Mr. W.H. MASON, succumbed to an attack of influenza on Saturday morning last. Mr. MASON was the second son of the late Mr. W.H. MASON and Mrs. A.E. MASON, of this City. For the past few years he has been at the Wankies Coal Mine in Rhodesia, where he was deservedly popular. At the time of the torpedoeing of the "Galway Castle" he was making preparations to leave Rhodesia and come back to Natal, where he intended to start farming with his blinded brother, Corpl. MASON, who, with his mother, was returning to Natal on the ill-fated vessel. ------X------ MR. ERNEST T. DYER ------X------ >From Our Own Correspondent ------X------ MOOI RIVER, October 28. After about ten days' illness, commencing with Spanish influenza, and developing into heart trouble, Mr. E.T. DYER expired on Wednesday evening last. It was hoped he would have been able to pull through, as he seemed to be progressing favourable till shortly before the end. The late Mr. DYER, who was only 32 years of age, was employed at the Signal Cabin here for the past two years. The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon, at St. John's Churchyard, Weston, the ceremony being performed by the Vicar, Rev. S.H.R. NOBLE, the pall-bearers being members of the Railway staff. ------X------ MR. PERCY WILKINSON ------X------- >From Our Own Correspondent ------X------ ESTCOURT, October 28 It was with deep regret that the sad news of the death of Mr. Percy WILKINSON was received here on Friday. The eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. R. WILKINSON, he was born in Estcourt and educated at the Government school. Of a quiet and reserved nature, he was highly respected by all who knew him, and amongst his colleagues in the Railway Department he was well known for his efficient and conscientious work and life. A victim of the epidemic, he died at the residence of his father-in-law, Mr. H. HORNER, Frere, on Thursday, leaving a wife and four children to mourn their loss of a good husband and kind father. To the desolate widow and little ones, and also to the bereaved parents and family, very heartfelt sympathy is extended in their sorrow. The funeral took place on Friday afternoon, at the pretty little cemetery of St. Matthew's Church, the Vicar, the Rev. R.P. ROGERS, M.A., officiating. Wreaths were sent by: Amy and Wallie, Mother and Dad, Ivy, Loo and Cyril, Mr. and Mrs. R.B. PORRILL and family, Mr. and Mrs. GILLBANKS, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. BEATTIE, Mr. and Mrs. Robert BEATTIE, sen., Mr. and Mrs. GELLING (Mayor and Mayoress), Mrs. and Miss. STUART, Mr. and Mrs. THOMALLA, Mr and Mrs. NELSON, Mrs. LANGSTON and family, Mr. and Mrs. DANIEL, Mrs. HEARNE, Mrs. Edwin WOODS, Mrs. W. DOUGLAS. Mr. and Mrs. WILKINSON express their sincere appreciation of all the kindness shown, and also for Dr. BREWITT's attention during the illness of their dear son. ------X------ AN APPRECIATION OF THE LATE SGT. A.A. LOW ------X------ >From a Correspondent ------X------ GREYTOWN, October 28. The scourge of Spanish influenza, now raging in most European countries, has added to its heavy toll one, whom all knew him, held in highest esteem. Courteous, of a genial disposition, honest and manly, ever willing to lend the helping hand, his friends will call to memory of Alf LOW - good old "Alfie." Having served through the German East campaign, and hitherto the native rebellions in this country, when the "call" came again during the dark days of March last - the call to leave home and family to uphold the honour of the Motherland - like all true hearted Britishers, Alfie once more joined up to do his "bit." Attaining the rank of Sergeant, he left with a detachment of S.A. Infantry, arriving in England early this month. Not destined to hear again the sound of booming guns, or the rattle of rifle-fire and machine-gun - shorn of the glories of a death upon the battlefield, yet, Alfie, old boy, you found a soldier's grave, and wrapped in the "Emblem of Sacrifice," for which you nobly died, the "Last Post" sounding on the autumn air of the Mother land, bade farewell to another of England's sons who have made the Great Sacrifice. To his sorrowing wife and children sympathy is extended in their sad loss. "ONE WHO KNEW HIM." THURSDAY, 31 OCTOBER, 1918 DEATHS CARBUTT. - At Kaffirstad, on the 25th inst. Douglas Hamilton, the dearly loved youngest child of Stephen and Daisy CARBUTT, aged 2 years. ei5934 MACPHAIL. - Died at Craigside, Dundee, on the 18th October, 1918, aged 35 years and eleven months, Duncan Dugald, dearly loved youngest son of Dugald and Annie MACPHAIL, and beloved husband and father of Violet and Ian MACPHAIL. 5964 MATTISON. - At "Fernhurst," Estcourt, on the 20th October, from pneumonia, Lewis Archibald, second dearly loved son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard MATTISON, in his 25th years. ei5962 TERRY. - At Estcourt on the 19th October, from Spanish influenza, Francis Wardrop (Baba), beloved son of Francis and Agnes TERRY, of Pietermaritzburg, aged 19 years. IN MEMORIAM KOMEN. - In loving memory of my dear mother, Antje KOMEN, who died on the 31st October, 1916. Inserted by her youngest daughter and grandchildren. "Gone but not forgotten." 5994 ROLL OF HONOUR CARR. - Died at Keetmanshoop, Lieut. R.J. CARR (Bob), only son of Mrs. M. CARR, of 111, Commercial Road, City, brother of Mrs. D.M. FRASER, Mrs. J.E. PETERS, and Mrs. W.E. EARLE. Deeply mourned. Aged 34 years. ei5997 COLLINS. - Died of wounds, in France, on the 8th October, Brian, son and only child of M.E.W. and H.B. COLLINS, of "Brianston," Blackridge. 5992 GIBSON. - Died at Inkerman Barracks, Woking, England, of influenza, on 23rd October, John, dearly loved eldest son of Alexander and Margaret GIBSON, "Craigie Lea," Town Hill, Maritzburg. 5980 GODDEN. - Killed in action, somewhere in France, on October 8th, 1918, No. 15918 Charles Robert GODDEN, aged 29 years and 4 months, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas GODDEN, of 31, Longmarket Street, Pietermaritzburg. 5982 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 ________________________________

Hi Gwyn Thank you so much for sharing. I am just having a small problem with accessing your Blog. This might only apply uniquely to me - I am running Windows 7. When I try to access your blog I receive this message:- "A script on this page is causing your web browser to run slowly. If it continues to run, your computer might become unresponsive." I'm sure that there is a computer fundi on the List that can recommend a solution. I am fortunate to have a web browser but not all EC subscribers do - some of them only have access to email, which is usually from their place of work. Would it be presumptuous of me to request that you send these valuable nuggets to the list so that everybody can have access to them? I hope that I am not asking too much. Best wishes Becky -----Original Message----- From: south-africa-eastern-cape-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:south-africa-eastern-cape-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Gwyneth Thomas Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 7:31 AM To: south-africa-eastern-cape@rootsweb.com Subject: [ZA-EC] Burgersdorp marriages and baptisms I have just posted Baptisms 1860-1865 on my blog site http://africangenealogy.blogspot.com/ I have posted them there so I can edit them if need be Enjoy Gwyn __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 7739 (20121127) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com

MONDAY, 28 OCTOBER, 1918 MARRIAGES GLASS-STANILAND. - On October 15th, 1918, at Willowfountain, Edward Lancelot GLASS, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. GLASS, of Alice, C.P., to Eda Mary STANILAND, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank STANILAND, of Wollowfountain and Durban. 5920 (Note: Should read "Willowfountain"). WESTBROOK-FERGUSON. - On the 16th October, 1918, at St. Paul's, Durban, by the Rev. Canon FENTON, Richard L. WESTBROOK, only son of W.J. WESTBROOK, of "Hopewell," Dalton, to Dorothy G.M. FERGUSON, only daughter of H.A. FERGUSON, of Umtwalumi. 5932 DEATHS FULLER. - At Sea Point, Capetown, on October 12th, from pneumonia, Evelyn Eyre (nee SMITH), wife of W.J. FULLER, late of Jesmond Road, Maritzburg. 604 HATTINGH. - On October 21st, 1918, at Sanatorium, Ladysmith, my dearly beloved husband and our darling daddy, Isaac HATTINGH, Matiwane, aged 37 years 7 months. "Sleep on Beloved and take thy Rest." HODGSON. - Died at Pretoria, on 24th October, Charles Fredrick, beloved husband of Maude HODGSON. Deeply mourned. 5929 LAVERTON. - At the Sanatorium, Ladysmith, on the 23rd October, 1918, Alexander LAVERTON (Alick), son of William and Margaret LAVERTON, aged 40 years and 3 months. "Gone but not forgotten." 695 MAPSTONE. - At the Sanatorium, on October 23rd, from pneumonia, George Bertram (Bertie), third son of Mr. and Mrs. W. MAPSTONE, aged 25 years and 6 months. 5922 PENN. - At Ladysmith, on 21st October, Alexandra Jessie Steel PENN, beloved wife of S.H. PENN, in her 26th year. "At Rest." 715 MASON. - At Burnside Collieries, Natal, on Sunday, October 20th 1918, Mary Elizabeth (May), wife of L.H. MASON, jun., aged 35 years. 703 SIMPSON. - On Thursday, 17th October, at the Sanatorium, Ladysmith, Sidney James, 34 years; and on Wednesday, 23rd October, at his residence, Keate Street, Ladysmith, Edward Ross, 36 years, both sons of J. SIMPSON, Lyell Street, Ladysmith. 698 STEWART. - At Ladysmith, on the 21st of October, 1918, Mary Elizabeth (Maimie), only daughter of William and Bessie STEWART, in her 17th year. (Deeply regretted). 5931 STRONG. - Passed peacefully away, at Ladysmith, on October 24th, 1918, after a short illness (influenza), Francis Arthur Thomas STRONG, beloved husband of Mary STRONG, aged 34 years. Deeply mourned by his sorrowing Wife and Children. 697 WALKER. - At Verulam, on Wednesday, 23rd instant, Archibald William, only beloved son of the late Douglas Pinkney and Ellen WALKER, Newcastle. Age 23 years. 5926 THOMAS. - At Maritzburg, on Wednesday, 23rd October from pneumonia, Gwendoline Doris, eldest daughter of Mrs. A.F. THOMAS, Addington Hospital, Durban, aged 16 years. 5921 ROLL OF HONOUR HALLETT. - Died in a London Hospital, on the 12th October, of pneumonia, following a wound in side received in action, Captain Henry William Percy HALLETT, of the Imperial Infantry, husband of Dorothea HALLETT, of Maritzburg, aged 40 years. Deeply mourned. ei707 TUESDAY, 29 OCTOBER, 1918 DEATHS CARBUTT. - At Kaffirstad, on the 25th inst., Douglas Hamilton, the dearly loved youngest child of Stephen and Daisy CARBUTT, aged 2 years. ei5934 LAVERTON. - At the Sanatorium, Ladysmith, on the 23rd October, 1918, Alexander LAVERTON (Alick), son of William and Margaret LAVERTON, aged 40 years and 3 months. "Gone but not forgotten." 695 MASON. - At Wankies, Rhodesia, on the 26th inst., from influenza, W.H. MASON, second son of the late W.H. MASON, second son of the late W.H. MASON and Mrs. A.E. MASON, of Pietermaritzburg, aged 35 years. ei5942 PERFECT. - Died 19th October, at Bloemfontein, at the residence of her brother, Ethel Maud, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.W. PERFECT, P.M.Burg, aged 19 years and 10 months. Deeply mourned. 5938 ROLL OF HONOUR BATEMAN. - On the 17th October, 1918, in England, Hilton Finley BATEMAN, S.A.I., aged 19 years, dearly loved and only son of James and Minnie BATEMAN, of Potchefstroom. Deeply mourned. 5939 FRANCIS. - Killed in action, 24th March, 1918, at Gauche Wood, Roland, eldest and dearly loved son of the late Mrs. Edwin Francis, and grandson of the late Mr. Charles BLACK, of the "Gordon Memorial Mission, Umsinga," and Mrs. BLACK, of Durban, aged 19 years and 11 months. Greater love hath no man than this. That he lay down his life for his friends. 5943 GIBSON. - Died at Inkerman Barracks, Woking, England, of influenza, on 23rd October, John, dearly loved eldest son of Alexander, and Margaret GIBSON, "Craigie Lea," Town Hill, Maritzburg. 5944 HALLETT. - Died in a London Hospital, on the 12th October, of pneumonia, following a wound in side received in action, Captain Henry William Percy HALLETT, of the Imperial Infantry, husband of Dorothea HALLETT, of Maritzburg, aged 40 years. Deeply mourned. ei707 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, 25 OCTOBER, 1918 BIRTHS HYLAND. - At Sanatorium, Maritzburg, on the 18th October, to Mr. and Mrs. E.D. HYLAND, Alexandra Road, a daughter; both well. 5861 MILLIKEN. - On October 24th to Mr. and Mrs. F. MILLIKEN, a son, both doing well. At Nurse M. FOSTER's Nursing Home, 399 Church Street. DEATHS BARNETT. - Passed away on September 24th, 1918, at Warsash, The Dargle, Natal, Joseph, eldest son of the late Thomas and Catherine BARNETT. R.I.P. 5880 BLAKE. - Died at Bernica on 18th October, 1918, Ernest Hugh, dearly beloved husband of Mona BLAKE (nee GOLD). Deeply mourned. 667 DUFF. - At Pinetown, on 21st October, 1918, Dorothy, only daughter of Col. C. de V. and Mrs. DUFF, aged 20 years. 631 FRANCIS. - At Berea Nursing Home, on Friday, October 18th, from enteric fever, Walter Raymond, very dearly loved third son of George E. and Agnes B. FRANCIS, Morning View, Ixopo. Aged 15 years and 10 months. 647 FULLER. - At Sea Point, Capetown, on October 12th, from pneumonia, Evelyn Eyre (nee SMITH), wife of W.J. FULLER, late of Jesmond Road, Maritzburg. 604 MILBORROW. - At Pietermaritzburg on the 23rd October, from Influenza, Harold, invalid son of E.T. MILBORROW, Scottsville. 5883 RATHBONE. - At the Simmer and Jack Hospital, Johannesburg, on the 22nd inst., Harold, second eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A.L. RATHBONE, late of Newcastle, now of Port Shepstone, aged 31. Deeply mourned by his many Newcastle friends. 5872 RAWLINGS. - At Ladysmith, on the 18th October, 1918, Edith Natalie (Edie), only daughter of Walter and Annie RAWLINGS, in her 19th year. 600 SPARKS. - On the 19th October, 1918, Joseph Thomas SPARKS, aged 27 years, eldest dearly loved son of Joseph and Grace SPARKS, of Brae Farm, Curry's Post. 3424 IN MEMORIAM FRASER. - In Loving Memory of Mary, beloved wife of James FRASER, who passed away at Malvern, on October 26th, 1901. "Thy Will be done." 5878 ROLL OF HONOUR STANLEY. - Died of wounds received in France on October 13th, Private William Robert STANLEY (Canadian Army Medical Corps), aged 45, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred STANLEY, of Nottingham Road. (By cable.) ei627 WESTBROOK. - Died of wounds, in France, October 10th, 1918, James Rowland (Dickie), dearly loved son of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. WESTBROOK, aged 21 years and 4 months. 5869 ROLL OF HONOUR - In Memoriam STRAPP. - In ever present and loving memory of our dearly loved and only son, Eric, killed in action near Iringa, German East Africa, October 25th, 1916, 4th South African Horse. 5470 SATURDAY, 26 OCTOBER, 1918 BIRTHS FOX. - At the Havelock Nursing Home, on October 24th, 1918, to Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert FOX, a son. Both well. 672 DEATHS ATKINSON. - At Harrismith, on Sunday, 20th of October, 1918, Ellen Gertrude, beloved wife of Harry G. ATKINSON (nee WESTLEY), aged 31 years and 4 months. 5895 BLAKE. - Died at Bernica on 18th October, 1918, Ernest Hugh, dearly beloved husband of Mona BLAKE (nee GOLD). Deeply mourned. 667 FULLER. - At Sea Point, Capetown, on October 12th, from pneumonia, Evelyn Eyre (nee SMITH), wife of W.J. FULLER, late of Jesmond Road, Maritzburg. 604 GRESHAM. - At Castle Howard, Impendhle, October 20, George, dearly beloved son of Mrs. R. GRESHAM, after a very painful illness, aged 27 years. Deeply mourned. 3912 GUILLOD. - At Pietermaritzburg, on 25th October, from pneumonia, Mary Winifred (nee Curry), beloved wife of G.H.F. GUILLOD, Wendover Road, Town Hill. Deeply mourned. 5908 HILTON. - On October 22nd, at Underberg Hotel, Thomas Wm. HILTON, aged 48 years, passed peacefully away, after a long illness, bravely borne. "At Rest." 5905 ODELL. - At his residence, Vowe Street, Harrismith, O.F.S., on October 22nd, 1918, Albert Edward (Bertie) ODELL, aged 36 - from Spanish influenza. Deeply mourned. His end was peace. 5910 ROLL OF HONOUR INGE. - Killed in action 2nd September, Sidney George INGE, late of Maritzburg, and Sinoia, Rhodesia, Scoutmaster, 1st Maritzburg Troop, Boy Scouts, and Wesleyan Local Preacher, Maritzburg. "His end was victory." Inserted in affectionate remembrance by Mr. and Mrs. A.H.T. WHITE and Mr. and Mrs. T.R. DAVIES and Family. 5903 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 ________________________________

I have just posted Baptisms 1860-1865 on my blog site http://africangenealogy.blogspot.com/ I have posted them there so I can edit them if need be Enjoy Gwyn On 28 November 2012 06:57, Carol Beneke <carme@iafrica.com> wrote: > EASTERN PROVINCE HERALD. > > Port Elizabeth, Monday, July 13, 1987. > > > > ENGAGEMENTS. > > EVERETT. – CAIRNS. Brian and Margo CAIRNS have pleasure in announcing the > engagement of their younger daughter Rosemarie, to Graham, elder son of > Dave and Beryl EVERETT. > > > > MARRIAGES. > > JONES-DAVIES. – CARTER. Gareth and Diann, on Saturday, July 11, 1987, at > St Columba’s, by Rev D. HUNTER. > > > > DEATHS. > > DU PLESSIS. – Sylvia Margaret (Molly), widow of Ettienne, passed away July > 11. Missed by Pat, Tim and Hayley, Jacquiline and Candice; Peggy and Con, > Gillie and Barbie and her friend Josie. > > DU PREEZ. – Albertus (Bert), passed away on Friday, July 10, 1987. Missed > by his son Daan and family and Yvonne; son Manie and Estelle and > Jean-Marcelle; daughter Kathy and Jeff, children and Isabel; daughter > Susan and Tony and family; son Peter and Chris, Pierre, Paul and Deon; son > Fred and Rienie and Charmaine. > > ELLWOOD. – Ruby, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 1987, wife of Ernie. > Mourned by Beryl, Malcolm, Darren and Wesley; SKELDING and ANDERSON > families; Michael, Jeanette, Yvette and Haydn; Louis, Helene, Stephanie and > Garth; Sylvia, Amanda and Derrick; Faye and Jack BATZOFIN. > > GALPIN. – Nicky, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Ricky GALPIN, of Port > Elizabeth, passed away tragically on July 11, 1987. > > MARAIS. – Solly, passed away on Friday, July 10, 1987 at the Provincial > Hospital. Missed by Bill and Marg PIETERS and family, Denis and Hazel > DUNKING and family; Shirley, Lesley and family, Donald and family, Rodney, > Joanne and family. 40 Gibson Street, Uitenhage. > > MORIARTY. – Vivian Philip, husband of Leona, passed away on Saturday, July > 11, 1987. Mourned by Annette and Drew; father of Stephan and Debra and > Pappy of Ryan and Tammy; father of Michael and Pia, Pappy of Christopher > and Nicole. > > WEWEGE. – Vic, passed away on Friday, July 10, 1987. Moths please attend > funeral service at St Katherine’s Church, Uitenhage, at 2.30 pm, tomorrow > (Tuesday), July 14. Cremation private. We will remember him, Old Bill > Dinkie Di. > > > > FUNERAL NOTICES. > > DE LA REY. – Hendrik Johannes (Pickles), of Isobel Street, Kirkwood, > passed away July 10. Mourned by his wife Bokkie and family. Memorial > service at the D.R. Church, Kirkwood, tomorrow (Tuesday), July 14, at 2.30 > pm. Cremation private. > > DU PREEZ. – Albertus (Bert), passed away on Friday, July 10, 1987. Service > from the D.R. Church, Haupt Street, tomorrow (Tuesday), July 14, at 10 am. > Interment at Forest Hill Cemetery. > > DU PLESSIS. – Sylvia Margaret, passed away July 11. The cremation service > will take place at the Roman Catholic Church, St Barnabas, Walmer, > tomorrow, Tuesday, July 14, at 11 am. > > ELLWOOD. – Ruby, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 1987. Funeral service > will take place at St Cuthbert’s today (Monday), July 13, at 11 am. > Cremation private. > > JONKER. – Jan Andries (Jack), passed away Thursday, July 9, 1987. Husband > of Kathleen and father of Vivian. The funeral service will take place at > the Methodist Church, John Street, Uitenhage, today (Monday), July 13, at > 11.15 am. > > MORIARTY. – Vivian Philip, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 1987. Mourned > by his wife Leone and children Michael and Debra and in laws Stephen and > Pia. Requiem Mass at Mater Dei Church, Cape Road, 11 am, tomorrow > (Tuesday), July 14. Cremation private. > > SMITH. – Arthur Frederick. Service will take place at St John’s Methodist > Church, Havelock Street, tomorrow (Tuesday), July 14, 1987, at 10 am. > Cremation private. > > WEWEGE. – Victor Henry, passed away at the Provincial Hospital, Uitenhage, > on Friday, July 10, 1987. The cremation service at St Katherine’s Church, > Uitenhage, at 2.30 pm, tomorrow (Tuesday), July 14. Cremation private. > > WHITNEY. – Vera Hudson, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs E WHITNEY, passed > away on Thursday, July 9, 1987 at 5.05 pm at the Provincial Hospital. > Service will take place today (Monday), July 13, at 3 pm, in St Margaret’s > Church, Summerstrand. Cremation private. > > > > CONSECRATIONS. > > SHER. – Annie (nee LIPSCHITZ), the unveiling of the tombstone will take > place from Tahara House, Port Elizabeth, on Sunday, July 19, 1987 at 2 pm. > Will all family and friends please accept this invitation. > > > > IN MEMORIAM. > > CRICHTON. – David Peter, passed away on July 13, 1986. Missed by his son > Stuart and Erna and grandchildren; Constance, Shaun and Jean-Pierre. > > DOYLE. – Joyce, passed away 3 years ago today. Missed by daughter Ruth, > Brian and family. > > MORTENSEN. – Ebrahiema, passed away July 13, 1986. Missed by his wife > Amina and family. > > TUCK. – Raymond, passed away July 12, 1976. Remembered by your mom, dad, > brothers and sisters. > > > Transcribed by > Carol BENEKE nee STEWART > Port Elizabeth, South Africa. > 083 482 1482 > carme@iafrica.com > ________________________ > Researching: STEWART, STONE, LUKE, OLIVIER, BENEKE, BENECKE, VON BENECKE > and related families. > > Facebook group - > https://www.facebook.com/groups/Beneke.Benecke.von.Benecke/ > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > SOUTH-AFRICA-EASTERN-CAPE-request@rootsweb.com with the word > 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

EASTERN PROVINCE HERALD. Port Elizabeth, Monday, July 13, 1987. ENGAGEMENTS. EVERETT. – CAIRNS. Brian and Margo CAIRNS have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their younger daughter Rosemarie, to Graham, elder son of Dave and Beryl EVERETT. MARRIAGES. JONES-DAVIES. – CARTER. Gareth and Diann, on Saturday, July 11, 1987, at St Columba’s, by Rev D. HUNTER. DEATHS. DU PLESSIS. – Sylvia Margaret (Molly), widow of Ettienne, passed away July 11. Missed by Pat, Tim and Hayley, Jacquiline and Candice; Peggy and Con, Gillie and Barbie and her friend Josie. DU PREEZ. – Albertus (Bert), passed away on Friday, July 10, 1987. Missed by his son Daan and family and Yvonne; son Manie and Estelle and Jean-Marcelle; daughter Kathy and Jeff, children and Isabel; daughter Susan and Tony and family; son Peter and Chris, Pierre, Paul and Deon; son Fred and Rienie and Charmaine. ELLWOOD. – Ruby, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 1987, wife of Ernie. Mourned by Beryl, Malcolm, Darren and Wesley; SKELDING and ANDERSON families; Michael, Jeanette, Yvette and Haydn; Louis, Helene, Stephanie and Garth; Sylvia, Amanda and Derrick; Faye and Jack BATZOFIN. GALPIN. – Nicky, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Ricky GALPIN, of Port Elizabeth, passed away tragically on July 11, 1987. MARAIS. – Solly, passed away on Friday, July 10, 1987 at the Provincial Hospital. Missed by Bill and Marg PIETERS and family, Denis and Hazel DUNKING and family; Shirley, Lesley and family, Donald and family, Rodney, Joanne and family. 40 Gibson Street, Uitenhage. MORIARTY. – Vivian Philip, husband of Leona, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 1987. Mourned by Annette and Drew; father of Stephan and Debra and Pappy of Ryan and Tammy; father of Michael and Pia, Pappy of Christopher and Nicole. WEWEGE. – Vic, passed away on Friday, July 10, 1987. Moths please attend funeral service at St Katherine’s Church, Uitenhage, at 2.30 pm, tomorrow (Tuesday), July 14. Cremation private. We will remember him, Old Bill Dinkie Di. FUNERAL NOTICES. DE LA REY. – Hendrik Johannes (Pickles), of Isobel Street, Kirkwood, passed away July 10. Mourned by his wife Bokkie and family. Memorial service at the D.R. Church, Kirkwood, tomorrow (Tuesday), July 14, at 2.30 pm. Cremation private. DU PREEZ. – Albertus (Bert), passed away on Friday, July 10, 1987. Service from the D.R. Church, Haupt Street, tomorrow (Tuesday), July 14, at 10 am. Interment at Forest Hill Cemetery. DU PLESSIS. – Sylvia Margaret, passed away July 11. The cremation service will take place at the Roman Catholic Church, St Barnabas, Walmer, tomorrow, Tuesday, July 14, at 11 am. ELLWOOD. – Ruby, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 1987. Funeral service will take place at St Cuthbert’s today (Monday), July 13, at 11 am. Cremation private. JONKER. – Jan Andries (Jack), passed away Thursday, July 9, 1987. Husband of Kathleen and father of Vivian. The funeral service will take place at the Methodist Church, John Street, Uitenhage, today (Monday), July 13, at 11.15 am. MORIARTY. – Vivian Philip, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 1987. Mourned by his wife Leone and children Michael and Debra and in laws Stephen and Pia. Requiem Mass at Mater Dei Church, Cape Road, 11 am, tomorrow (Tuesday), July 14. Cremation private. SMITH. – Arthur Frederick. Service will take place at St John’s Methodist Church, Havelock Street, tomorrow (Tuesday), July 14, 1987, at 10 am. Cremation private. WEWEGE. – Victor Henry, passed away at the Provincial Hospital, Uitenhage, on Friday, July 10, 1987. The cremation service at St Katherine’s Church, Uitenhage, at 2.30 pm, tomorrow (Tuesday), July 14. Cremation private. WHITNEY. – Vera Hudson, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs E WHITNEY, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 1987 at 5.05 pm at the Provincial Hospital. Service will take place today (Monday), July 13, at 3 pm, in St Margaret’s Church, Summerstrand. Cremation private. CONSECRATIONS. SHER. – Annie (nee LIPSCHITZ), the unveiling of the tombstone will take place from Tahara House, Port Elizabeth, on Sunday, July 19, 1987 at 2 pm. Will all family and friends please accept this invitation. IN MEMORIAM. CRICHTON. – David Peter, passed away on July 13, 1986. Missed by his son Stuart and Erna and grandchildren; Constance, Shaun and Jean-Pierre. DOYLE. – Joyce, passed away 3 years ago today. Missed by daughter Ruth, Brian and family. MORTENSEN. – Ebrahiema, passed away July 13, 1986. Missed by his wife Amina and family. TUCK. – Raymond, passed away July 12, 1976. Remembered by your mom, dad, brothers and sisters. Transcribed by Carol BENEKE nee STEWART Port Elizabeth, South Africa. 083 482 1482 carme@iafrica.com ________________________ Researching: STEWART, STONE, LUKE, OLIVIER, BENEKE, BENECKE, VON BENECKE and related families. Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/Beneke.Benecke.von.Benecke/

Does anyone know if the Land Register Book maintained by the Registrar of Deeds, Orange River Colony in the late 1800's early 1900's is on line and if not how one can access it? Also, how to get hold of copies of Transfer Deeds for the same period? I'm looking for farm ownership records other than those from the Surveyor Generals website. Thanks Brian Benningfield Phones: 27(0)832759857 or 27(0)219758695 Fax: 27(0)866848582 Skype: brianben44 E-Mail: brian.ben44@gmail.com

Brilliant - now I know it's not just me who's climbing trees like a person possessed :-) Susan -----Original Message----- From: south-africa-eastern-cape-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:south-africa-eastern-cape-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Carol Beneke Sent: Tuesday, 27 November 2012 6:07 a.m. To: south-africa-eastern-cape@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [ZA-EC] Family Trees.... Me to a tee without the grandma bit. Thanks it's brilliant. Kind regards Carol -----Original Message----- From: Nikki Sent: Monday, November 26, 2012 7:02 PM To: south-africa-eastern-cape@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [ZA-EC] Family Trees.... I am GRANDMA!!!!!!! :) :) and :( :o from my family!!!!! Kind regards Nikki Sedgefield -----Original Message----- From: Terence Cockcroft Sent: Monday, November 26, 2012 6:46 PM To: south-africa-eastern-cape@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [ZA-EC] Family Trees.... Thought you would all enjoy this. It applies to most of us I guess? GRANDMA'S FAMILY TREE There's been a change in Grandma, we've noticed her of late, She's always reading history or jotting down some date. She's tracking back the family, we'll all have pedigrees. Oh, Grandma's got a hobby, she's climbing Family Trees. Poor Grandpa does the cooking and now, or so he states, That worst of all, he has to wash the Cups and Dinner plates. Grandma can't be bothered, she's busy as a bee, Compiling Genealogy, for the Family Tree. She has no time to baby-sit, the curtains are a fright. No buttons left on Granddad's shirt, the flower bed's a sight. She's given up her club work, the serials on TV, The only thing she does nowadays is climb the Family Tree. She goes down to the Courthouse and studies ancient lore, We know more about our forebears than we ever knew before. The books are old and dusty, they make poor Grandma sneeze, A minor irritation when you're climbing Family Trees. The mail is all for Grandma, it comes from near and far, Last week she got the proof she needs to join the DAR. A worthwhile avocation, to that we all agree, A monumental project, to climb the Family Tree. Now some folks came from Scotland and some from Galway Bay, Some were French as pastry, some German, all the way. Some went on West to stake their claim. Some stayed near by the sea. Grandma hopes to find them all as she climbs the Family Tree. She wanders through the graveyard in search of date or name, The rich, the poor, the in-between, all sleeping there the same. She pauses now and then to rest, fanned by a gentle breeze, That blows above the Fathers of all our Family Trees. There were pioneers and patriots mixed in our kith and kin, Who blazed the paths of wilderness and fought through thick and thin. But none more staunch than Grandma, whose eyes light up with glee, Each times she finds a missing branch for the Family Tree. Their skills were wide and varied, from Carpenter to Cook, And one (Alas) the record shows was hopelessly a crook. Blacksmith, weaver, farmer, judge, some tutored for a fee. Long lost in time, now all recorded on the Family Tree. To some it's just a hobby, to Grandma it's much more, She knows the joys and heartaches of those who went before. They loved, they lost, they laughed, they wept, and now for you and me, They live again in spirit, around the Family Tree. At last she's nearly finished and we are each exposed. Life will be the same again, we foolishly supposed ! Grandma will cook and sew, serve cookies with our tea. We'll all be fat, just as before that wretched Family Tree. Sad to relate, The Preacher called and visited for a spell, We talked about the Gospel, and other things as well, The heathen folk, the poor - and then 'twas fate, it had to be, Somehow the conversation turned to Grandma and the Family Tree. We tried to change the subject, we talked of everything, But then in Grandma's voice we heard that old familiar ring. She told him all about the past and soon was plain to see, The Preacher, too, was nearly snared by Grandma and the Family Tree. He never knew his Grandpa, his mother's name was ..Clark? He and Grandma talked and talked, outside it grew quite dark. We'd hoped our fears were groundless, but just like some disease, Grandma's become an addict -- She's hooked on Family Trees. Our souls were filled with sorrow, our hearts sank with dismay, Our ears could scarce believe the words we heard our Grandma say, "It sure is a lucky thing that you have come to me, I know exactly how it's done, I'll climb your Family Tree." Author Unknown. 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WEDNESDAY, 23 OCTOBER, 1918 BIRTHS COMINS. - On October 21st, to Mr. and Mrs. R. COMINS, "Broughton Estate," Northdene, a son. 5816 LINDSAY. - At the Havelock Nursing Home, on October 20th, to Mr. and Mrs. J.A.B. LINDSAY of Mooi River, a daughter. 612 McKENZIE. - At the Havelock Nursing Home, on October 22nd, to Mr. and Mrs. Jack McKENZIE, of Johannesburg, a son. 613 DEATHS BROCKBANK. - At the Convent Emergency Hospital, Ladysmith, Natal, on Sunday, the 20th inst., John MUNRO, youngest son of W. and K.E. BROCKBANK, aged 26 years. 602 DAVIS. - October 19th, Mary Ellen, wife of F.W. DAVIS, of Nel's Rust, after a long and painful illness, patiently borne. "Peace, Perfect Peace." 5825 RAWLINGS. - At Ladysmith, on the 18th October, 1918, Edith Natalie (Edie), only daughter of Walter and Annie RAWLINGS, in her 19th year. 600 SPARKS. - On the 19th October, 1918, Joseph Thomas SPARKS, aged 27 years, eldest dearly loved son of Joseph and Grace SPARKS, at Brae Farm, Curry's Post. 3424 SURGEON. - At Clydesdale Coal Co., O.F.S., on 16th October, 1918, Robert SURGEON, aged 58, dearly loved Husband of Mary SURGEON, passed peacefully away with pneumonia. Deeply mourned. 615 THURSDAY, 24 OCTOBER, 1918 BIRTHS COMINS. - On October 21st, to Mr. and Mrs. R. COMINS, "Broughton Estate," Northdene, a son. 5816 HOLGATE. - At Nurse TRELEASE's Home, 231, Berg Street, on the 12th inst., to Mr. and Mrs. Fred HOLGATE a daughter; both well. 3863 HYLAND. - At Sanatorium, Maritzburg, on the 18th October, to Mr. and Mrs. E.D. HYLAND, Alexandra Road, a daughter; both well. 5861 DEATHS DUFF. - At Pinetown, on 21st October, 1918, Dorothy, only daughter of Col. C. de V. and Mrs. DUFF, aged 20 years. 631 EMMERSON. - At Home, Burnside, Collieries, Herbert EMMERSON, died 16th October, 1918, age 17 years 5 months. 5846 HENDERSON. - At Hilton, on the 20th October, John Hilton, aged 24 years, third son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfrid Martin HENDERSON, and grandson of the late Joseph HENDERSON, of Briar Ghyll, Maritzburg. 621 MILLS. - Passed peacefully away at 306, Longmarket Street, on October 22nd 1918, after a long illness, Arabella Grubham, beloved wife of James MILLS, late of the Cape Province, aged 68 years. Deeply mourned by her sorowing husband and children. (Note: Should read "sorrowing"). RASMUSSEN. - Died at the Pietermaritzburg Sanatorium on the 23rd October, 1918, Victor Emmanuel R. RASMUSSEN, the dearly beloved husband of Margaret RASMUSSEN, of 3, Pine Street Pietermaritzburg. - Dundee (Scotland) papers please copy. 5858 RAWLINGS. - At Ladysmith, on the 18th October, 1918, Edith Natalie (Edie), only daughter of Walter and Annie RAWLINGS, in her 19th year. 600 SPARKS. - On the 19th October, 1918, Joseph Thomas SPARKS, aged 27 years, eldest dearly loved son of Joseph and Grace SPARKS, of Brae Farm, Curry's Post. 3424 STONE. - At Riverside, Winterton, on Sunday the 20th inst., Edith, dearly beloved daughter of Alexander and Cissy STONE, aged 10 years. 5850 TERRY. - At Estcourt on the 19th October, from Spanish influenza, Francis Wardrop (Baba), beloved son of Francis and Agnes TERRY, of Pietermaritzburg, aged 19 years. ei5857 ROLL OF HONOUR ROWE. - Died of wounds. Somewhere in France, on October 8th, 1918, John B. ROWE (Johnnie), S.A. Infantry, dearly loved eldest son of James and Mary ROWE, of Pietersburg, Transvaal, late of Ladysmith and Glencoe, aged 17 years 10 months. 5852 When last we saw his smiling face He looked so young and brave; We little thought how soon he'd be Laid in a Soldier's Grave. O, Lord, it was Thy will. - Deeply mourned by his sorrowing mother, dad, sisters and brother. 5852 STANLEY. - Died of wounds received in France on October 13th, Private William Robert STANLEY (Canadian Army Medical Corps), aged 45, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred STANLEY, of Nottingham Road. (By cable.) ei627 VOLLER. - On September 4th, 1918, in France, R.Q.M.S. William Henry VOLLER, of an Imperial Regiment, B.E.F. - Last surviving brother of A.J. VOLLER, of Maritzburg, Natal. 5840 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 ________________________________

Everyone of my family are getting a copy today!!!! Now they will understand I am normal!!!! Hahaha Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device -----Original Message----- From: sybil banisterjones <sybilbj@gmail.com> Sender: south-africa-eastern-cape-bounces@rootsweb.com Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2012 09:10:34 To: <south-africa-eastern-cape@rootsweb.com> Reply-To: south-africa-eastern-cape@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [ZA-EC] Family Trees.... HI Listers This is absolutely fabulous, so absolutely true in every respect. I have forwarded it to my children, hoping this will help them to understand their Mother's obsession and to understand that there are so many with the same interest. So thanks for a good laugh Regards Sybil On Mon, Nov 26, 2012 at 10:59 PM, Silverkiwi <silverkiwi@paradise.net.nz>wrote: > Brilliant - now I know it's not just me who's climbing trees like a person > possessed :-) > Susan > > -----Original Message----- > From: south-africa-eastern-cape-bounces@rootsweb.com > [mailto:south-africa-eastern-cape-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Carol > Beneke > Sent: Tuesday, 27 November 2012 6:07 a.m. > To: south-africa-eastern-cape@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [ZA-EC] Family Trees.... > > Me to a tee without the grandma bit. > > Thanks it's brilliant. > > Kind regards > Carol > > -----Original Message----- > From: Nikki > Sent: Monday, November 26, 2012 7:02 PM > To: south-africa-eastern-cape@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [ZA-EC] Family Trees.... > > I am GRANDMA!!!!!!! :) :) and :( :o from my family!!!!! > Kind regards > Nikki > Sedgefield > > -----Original Message----- > From: Terence Cockcroft > Sent: Monday, November 26, 2012 6:46 PM > To: south-africa-eastern-cape@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [ZA-EC] Family Trees.... > > Thought you would all enjoy this. It applies to most of us I guess? > > GRANDMA'S FAMILY TREE > > There's been a change in Grandma, we've noticed her of late, She's always > reading history or jotting down some date. > She's tracking back the family, we'll all have pedigrees. > Oh, Grandma's got a hobby, she's climbing Family Trees. > > Poor Grandpa does the cooking and now, or so he states, That worst of all, > he has to wash the Cups and Dinner plates. > Grandma can't be bothered, she's busy as a bee, Compiling Genealogy, for > the > Family Tree. > > She has no time to baby-sit, the curtains are a fright. > No buttons left on Granddad's shirt, the flower bed's a sight. > She's given up her club work, the serials on TV, The only thing she does > nowadays is climb the Family Tree. > > She goes down to the Courthouse and studies ancient lore, We know more > about > our forebears than we ever knew before. > The books are old and dusty, they make poor Grandma sneeze, A minor > irritation when you're climbing Family Trees. > > The mail is all for Grandma, it comes from near and far, Last week she got > the proof she needs to join the DAR. > A worthwhile avocation, to that we all agree, A monumental project, to > climb > the Family Tree. > > Now some folks came from Scotland and some from Galway Bay, Some were > French > as pastry, some German, all the way. > Some went on West to stake their claim. > Some stayed near by the sea. > Grandma hopes to find them all as she climbs the Family Tree. > > She wanders through the graveyard in search of date or name, The rich, the > poor, the in-between, all sleeping there the same. > She pauses now and then to rest, fanned by a gentle breeze, That blows > above > the Fathers of all our Family Trees. > > There were pioneers and patriots mixed in our kith and kin, Who blazed the > paths of wilderness and fought through thick and thin. > But none more staunch than Grandma, whose eyes light up with glee, Each > times she finds a missing branch for the Family Tree. > > Their skills were wide and varied, from Carpenter to Cook, And one (Alas) > the record shows was hopelessly a crook. > Blacksmith, weaver, farmer, judge, some tutored for a fee. > Long lost in time, now all recorded on the Family Tree. > > To some it's just a hobby, to Grandma it's much more, She knows the joys > and > heartaches of those who went before. > They loved, they lost, they laughed, they wept, and now for you and me, > They > live again in spirit, around the Family Tree. > > At last she's nearly finished and we are each exposed. > Life will be the same again, we foolishly supposed ! > Grandma will cook and sew, serve cookies with our tea. > We'll all be fat, just as before that wretched Family Tree. > > Sad to relate, The Preacher called and visited for a spell, We talked about > the Gospel, and other things as well, The heathen folk, the poor - and then > 'twas fate, it had to be, Somehow the conversation turned to Grandma and > the > Family Tree. > > We tried to change the subject, we talked of everything, But then in > Grandma's voice we heard that old familiar ring. > She told him all about the past and soon was plain to see, The Preacher, > too, was nearly snared by Grandma and the Family Tree. > > He never knew his Grandpa, his mother's name was ..Clark? > He and Grandma talked and talked, outside it grew quite dark. > We'd hoped our fears were groundless, but just like some disease, Grandma's > become an addict > -- She's hooked on Family Trees. > > Our souls were filled with sorrow, our hearts sank with dismay, Our ears > could scarce believe the words we heard our Grandma say, "It sure is a > lucky > thing that you have come to me, I know exactly how it's done, I'll climb > your Family Tree." > > Author Unknown. > > > > > Regards > Terry Cockcroft > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > SOUTH-AFRICA-EASTERN-CAPE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' > without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 9.0.930 / Virus Database: 2634.1.1/5420 - Release Date: 11/26/12 > 09:34:00 > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 9.0.930 / Virus Database: 2634.1.1/5420 - Release Date: 11/26/12 > 09:34:00 > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > SOUTH-AFRICA-EASTERN-CAPE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' > without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > SOUTH-AFRICA-EASTERN-CAPE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' > without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > SOUTH-AFRICA-EASTERN-CAPE-request@rootsweb.com with the word > 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to SOUTH-AFRICA-EASTERN-CAPE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

MONDAY, 21 OCTOBER, 1918 BIRTHS FARMER. - At St. David's Vicarage, Exeter, England, to Mrs. P.D. FARMER, and the late Lieut. Paul Douglas FARMER (killed in action in France, March 24th, 1918), a daughter. By cable. 563 VARTY. - At the Sanatorium, Loop Street, on 14th October, to Mr. and Mrs. E.G. VARTY, "Cliffton,"Riet Vlei, a daughter. 5789 MARRIAGES MOSS-NADAULD. - At Richgate School, Mossdale, on 16th October, by the Rev. W. MARTIN, of Newcastle, Louisa Alice (Lulu), youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. NADAULD, of Rosemount, to Auriel Cecil, second son of Mr. and Mrs. W. MOSS, of "The Folly," Riet Vlei. 5786 DEATHS FIDDES. - Dundee. At her Residence, on Friday, 18th October, Emily Grace (born ODELL), dearly loved wife of J.A.B. FIDDES, passed peacefully away after a long and painful illness. Deeply mourned. 5753 FANNIN. - At Camperdown, on 17th October, 1918, as a result of an accident, Terence Eustace GOWER, dearly beloved youngest child of Meredyth and Dorothy FANNIN, aged 3 years and 11½ months. 564 IN MEMORIAM NEEL VAN ROOYEN. - In loving memory of my dear brother, who passed away at Wonderfontein on October 21st, 1917. One year has passed since that sad day, When one I loved was called away; God took him home, it was His will, Forget him, no, I never will. Inserted by his only and sorrowing sister, Aletta HAVEMANN, Umvoitpoort. ROLL OF HONOUR ROWE. - Died of wounds in france, October 8th, 1918, Pte. John B. ROWE, son of Mr. and Mrs. James ROWE, dearly loved brother of M. and A. CARMICHAEL, Pepworth, aged 17 years. 5190 TUESDAY, 22 OCTOBER, 1918 BIRTHS ARNOLD. - On October 20th, to Mr. and Mrs. ARNOLD, a son, at Grey's Hospital. Both well. 5804 FARMER. - At St. David's Vicarage, Exeter, England, to Mrs. P.D. FARMER, and the late Lieut. Paul Douglas FARMER (killed in action in France, March 24th, 1918), a daughter. By cable. 568 DEATHS BENNITT. - On October 15th, at Boksburg Hospital, Boksburg, Transvaal, Daisy Florence BENNITT, aged 32, late of Boksburg Hospital Nursing Staff, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas BENNITT, of Pretoria, formerly of Maritzburg. 5802 BLAKE. - At Bernica, on 18th October, 1918, from pneumonia, Ernest Hugh, second son of late V.W.L. BLAKE, aged 35. 5797 MILLER. - Died at 196, Chapel Street, Pietermaritzburg, the dearly beloved wife of William N. MILLER, S.A.R., Dargle Road Station. 5806 ROLL OF HONOUR McGEE. - Killed in action in Flanders on June 11th, 1918, 2nd-Lieut. W.R. McGEE, Royal Air Force, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. E. McGEE, 292, Boom Street, aged 30 years. Played... his part with a good heart. And the rest - left with God. 5792 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 ________________________________

THURSDAY, 17 OCTOBER, 1918 BIRTHS DICKS. - At "Fairview," Ixopo, on 15th October, to Mr. and Mrs. R.I. DICKS, a son. Both well. 5709 RICHARDS. - At Utrecht, Natal, on October 14th, to Mr. and Mrs. A.D. RICHARDS, a son. (Dr. LOOS and Nurse GRISSAER in attendance.) 5718 DEATHS CAIRNS. - At Ladysmith, on Saturday, 12th October, 1918, Lydia May, dearly loved daughter of Adam KENMUIR and Lydia May CAIRNS, aged 4 years. Deeply regretted. 5708 FRIDAY, 18 OCTOBER, 1918 BIRTHS DICKS. - At "Fairview," Ixopo, on 15th October, to Mr. and Mrs. R.I. DICKS, a son. Both well. 5709 SATURDAY, 19 OCTOBER, 1918 BIRTHS HOGBEN. - To Mr. and Mrs. E. HOGBEN, a daughter, on the 11th inst., at the Sanatorium, Estcourt. Both doing well. 5756 MARRIAGES FOXON-LILBURN. - On the 16th of October, 1918, by Special License, at St. Michael and All Angels' Church, Eshowe, by the Rev. A.E. THRUPP, Cuthbert Colenso FOXON, Magistrate, Mtunzini, Zululand, to Nellie Beatrice, youngest daughter of Mr. James LILBURN, J.P., of Lindisfarne, Gingindhlovu, Zululand. No cards. 528 DEATHS FIDDES. - Dundee. At her residence, on Friday, 18th October, Emily Grace (born ODELL), dearly loved wife of J.A.B. FIDDES, passed peacefully away after a long and painful illness. Deeply mourned. 5753 BRADFORD. - At the Mental Hospital, on 17th October, Fred BRADFORD, son of late Thomas BRADFORD. Will be buried at the Church of England Cemetery, at 11 a.m., 19th inst. IN MEMORIAM FITZWILLIAM. - In loving memory of my dear husband, John FITZWILLIAM, who died in Grey's Hospital, October 19th, 1915. Inserted by his loving Wife and Family. 5737 ROLL OF HONOUR - In Memoriam For King and Country. FITZSIMONS. - In loving remembrance of Percy James FITZSIMONS, South African Scottish, beloved son of Mrs. FITZSIMONS, reported killed in action on the 19th October, 1916. He never shunned his country's call, But gladly gave his life, his all, He died the helpless to defend, A British soldier's noble end. Ever remembered by his loving Mother. PEEL. - In memory of our dear son and brother, Cecil Charles PEEL, killed in action at Butte-de-Warlencourt, October 19th, 1916. 3740 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 ________________________________

MONDAY, 14 OCTOBER, 1918 BIRTHS SMYTHE. - At Nottingham Road, on the 8th October, to Mr. and Mrs. Mungo SMYTHE, a daughter. 5639 DEATHS BOSHOFF. - At Addington Hospital, Durban, on October 10th, 1918, John Christopher BOSHOFF. 66 years, 10 months, 11 days. 436 McALLISTER. - At Crosshill, Glasgow, on the 27th September, James George, aged twenty months, beloved child of George McALLISTER, Hatting Spruit, and Mrs. McALLISTER, Balfron, Scotland. 5652 IN MEMORIAM BASTOW. - In loving and unfading memory of my beloved daughter, Eliza, who fell asleep 13th October, 1904. He gathers them in one by one. Never forgotten by her Mother. 5643 ROLL OF HONOUR - In Memoriam SYMES. - In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Albert Stretton SYMES, who was killed in action in France October 13, 1917. Inserted by his mother and family. 5647 TUESDAY, 15 OCTOBER, 1918 BIRTHS GIBSON. - At the Havelock Nursing Home, on October 11th, 1918, to Mr. and Mrs. W.G. GIBSON, of Craig Nevan, Mooi River, a daughter. Both well. 444 SMYTHE. - At Nottingham Road, on the 8th October, to Mr. and Mrs. Mungo SMYTHE, a daughter. 5639 IN MEMORIAM RETHMAN. - In affectionate memory of my dear brother, Charles Field RETHMAN, who died at Deepdale, Harding, October 13th, 1917. - R.I.P. Inserted by his sorrowing Brother, Jack. 5662 ROLL OF HONOUR - In Memoriam ASHWORTH. - In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Pte. E.A. ASHWORTH, who was killed in France October 15th, 1917. Inserted by his Mother, Sister and Brothers. 5664 GARDNER. - Killed in action in France, October 15th, 1917, William James, late of Fox Hill, aged 22 years. Far away from his home, And the friends of his youth, He fought for the standard of honour and truth, For the love of his King the wild ocean he crossed, Soon, alas, was his fall, but he died at his post. Victorious he fell, for he rose as he fell, In that bright land of glory for ever to dwell. Inserted by Parents and Sister. Arnold's Hill. 5645 WEDNESDAY, 16 OCTOBER, 1918 DEATHS COLLINS. - At Ladysmith, on Friday, 11th October, Ivy Jane, eldest and dearly loved daughter of Mathew and Jessie COLLINS, aged 18 years and 6 months. 459 HOOPER. - In loving memory of my dear wife, and our dear mother, Matilda HOOPER, of "Thorn Vale," Seven Oaks, who died on October 15th, 1916. Two years have passed, our hearts still sore, As time goes on we miss her more, Her cheery words, her welcome face, No once can fill her vacant place. Inserted by her loving Husband and Children. October 15th, 1918. 471 (Note: Should read "No one can fill her vacant place.") 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 ________________________________

HI Listers This is absolutely fabulous, so absolutely true in every respect. I have forwarded it to my children, hoping this will help them to understand their Mother's obsession and to understand that there are so many with the same interest. So thanks for a good laugh Regards Sybil On Mon, Nov 26, 2012 at 10:59 PM, Silverkiwi <silverkiwi@paradise.net.nz>wrote: > Brilliant - now I know it's not just me who's climbing trees like a person > possessed :-) > Susan > > -----Original Message----- > From: south-africa-eastern-cape-bounces@rootsweb.com > [mailto:south-africa-eastern-cape-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Carol > Beneke > Sent: Tuesday, 27 November 2012 6:07 a.m. > To: south-africa-eastern-cape@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [ZA-EC] Family Trees.... > > Me to a tee without the grandma bit. > > Thanks it's brilliant. > > Kind regards > Carol > > -----Original Message----- > From: Nikki > Sent: Monday, November 26, 2012 7:02 PM > To: south-africa-eastern-cape@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [ZA-EC] Family Trees.... > > I am GRANDMA!!!!!!! :) :) and :( :o from my family!!!!! > Kind regards > Nikki > Sedgefield > > -----Original Message----- > From: Terence Cockcroft > Sent: Monday, November 26, 2012 6:46 PM > To: south-africa-eastern-cape@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [ZA-EC] Family Trees.... > > Thought you would all enjoy this. It applies to most of us I guess? > > GRANDMA'S FAMILY TREE > > There's been a change in Grandma, we've noticed her of late, She's always > reading history or jotting down some date. > She's tracking back the family, we'll all have pedigrees. > Oh, Grandma's got a hobby, she's climbing Family Trees. > > Poor Grandpa does the cooking and now, or so he states, That worst of all, > he has to wash the Cups and Dinner plates. > Grandma can't be bothered, she's busy as a bee, Compiling Genealogy, for > the > Family Tree. > > She has no time to baby-sit, the curtains are a fright. > No buttons left on Granddad's shirt, the flower bed's a sight. > She's given up her club work, the serials on TV, The only thing she does > nowadays is climb the Family Tree. > > She goes down to the Courthouse and studies ancient lore, We know more > about > our forebears than we ever knew before. > The books are old and dusty, they make poor Grandma sneeze, A minor > irritation when you're climbing Family Trees. > > The mail is all for Grandma, it comes from near and far, Last week she got > the proof she needs to join the DAR. > A worthwhile avocation, to that we all agree, A monumental project, to > climb > the Family Tree. > > Now some folks came from Scotland and some from Galway Bay, Some were > French > as pastry, some German, all the way. > Some went on West to stake their claim. > Some stayed near by the sea. > Grandma hopes to find them all as she climbs the Family Tree. > > She wanders through the graveyard in search of date or name, The rich, the > poor, the in-between, all sleeping there the same. > She pauses now and then to rest, fanned by a gentle breeze, That blows > above > the Fathers of all our Family Trees. > > There were pioneers and patriots mixed in our kith and kin, Who blazed the > paths of wilderness and fought through thick and thin. > But none more staunch than Grandma, whose eyes light up with glee, Each > times she finds a missing branch for the Family Tree. > > Their skills were wide and varied, from Carpenter to Cook, And one (Alas) > the record shows was hopelessly a crook. > Blacksmith, weaver, farmer, judge, some tutored for a fee. > Long lost in time, now all recorded on the Family Tree. > > To some it's just a hobby, to Grandma it's much more, She knows the joys > and > heartaches of those who went before. > They loved, they lost, they laughed, they wept, and now for you and me, > They > live again in spirit, around the Family Tree. > > At last she's nearly finished and we are each exposed. > Life will be the same again, we foolishly supposed ! > Grandma will cook and sew, serve cookies with our tea. > We'll all be fat, just as before that wretched Family Tree. > > Sad to relate, The Preacher called and visited for a spell, We talked about > the Gospel, and other things as well, The heathen folk, the poor - and then > 'twas fate, it had to be, Somehow the conversation turned to Grandma and > the > Family Tree. > > We tried to change the subject, we talked of everything, But then in > Grandma's voice we heard that old familiar ring. > She told him all about the past and soon was plain to see, The Preacher, > too, was nearly snared by Grandma and the Family Tree. > > He never knew his Grandpa, his mother's name was ..Clark? > He and Grandma talked and talked, outside it grew quite dark. > We'd hoped our fears were groundless, but just like some disease, Grandma's > become an addict > -- She's hooked on Family Trees. > > Our souls were filled with sorrow, our hearts sank with dismay, Our ears > could scarce believe the words we heard our Grandma say, "It sure is a > lucky > thing that you have come to me, I know exactly how it's done, I'll climb > your Family Tree." > > Author Unknown. > > > > > Regards > Terry Cockcroft > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > SOUTH-AFRICA-EASTERN-CAPE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' > without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 9.0.930 / Virus Database: 2634.1.1/5420 - Release Date: 11/26/12 > 09:34:00 > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 9.0.930 / Virus Database: 2634.1.1/5420 - Release Date: 11/26/12 > 09:34:00 > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > SOUTH-AFRICA-EASTERN-CAPE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' > without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > SOUTH-AFRICA-EASTERN-CAPE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' > without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > SOUTH-AFRICA-EASTERN-CAPE-request@rootsweb.com with the word > 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >