South African Commercial Advertiser 1838 - 2 - April to June
Wednesday 4 April 1838
MARRIED
In St.George’s Church Cape Town on Monday 2nd April 1838 by the Rev George Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
Charles SMITH to Geertruida Maria Magdalena ZINN.
CHRISTENINGS
In St.George’s Church Cape Town on Monday 2nd April 1838 by the Rev George Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
A son of Mr. William EDGAR, baptised William.
A daughter of Mr. Michael DELAHUNT, baptised Catharine Olivia Ellen.
A daughter of Mr. Robert SPENCE, baptised Ann Elizabeth.
DEATHS
March 31st 1838: William Henry FOY Esq, Major Bombay Artillery, aged 44 years.
March 31: Eliza Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. Edward WOOLLWARD, aged 2 months.
April 1st: James HAYES, aged 53 years.
Mr. C. LANDSBERG having purchased the Places Slangkop and Poespaskraal, will hold a Public Sale, without Reserve, at his House, No.23 Burg-street, on the 17th and 18th instants, of a well-selected assortment of Goods and Manufactures, consisting in Gros de Naples of all colours; Satins and Lining Silk; fancy Dresses; beautiful large Shawls; Solk Shawls and Handkerchiefs; Ladies’ Scarfs; Chali Dresses; black Silk Velvet; Jacconet Dresses; fancy Checks; Furniture Chintz; Linings of all colours; very wide black Bombazines; Merinoes; black Shaloons; Satin Jean; Waistcoating of various colours; Chintzes; fine red Handkerchiefs; Trousering; Children’s Hats; Cloth and Velvet Caps; Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Cotton and Silk Gloves and Hosiery; Wreaths; Ladies’, Gentlemen’s and Children’s Boots and Shoes; Lace; Ladies’ Stays; Flannels; Perfumery. The Sale will be held Inside, and Seats provided for the Ladies.
Mr. C.L. offers to Let that part of his House where the business of Haberdasher has been carried on with good success for a long series of years, and has no objection to supply the Tenant on favourable terms with the whole stock of Hats required to commence and carry on this Business. The House is also well adapted for a Family, being supplied with water, and may be viewed daily.
Saturday 7 April 1838
MARRIEDBy Special Licence
In St.George’s Church Cape Town on Wednesday the 4th April 1838 by the Rev George Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
Mr. William HART to Miss Magdalena Johanna HENDREKS
DEATH
April 2nd 1838: Mr. George Francis WILMOT, aged 33 years.
Wednesday 11 April 1838
CHRISTENING
In St.Andrew’s Church on Sunday the 8th April 1838 by the Rev Dr Adamson:
A son of Professor J.R. INNES, baptised Alexander.
Wednesday 18 April 1838
CHRISTENINGIn St.George’s Church Cape Town on Monday the 16th April 1838 by the Rev George Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
A son of Mr. John DYASON, baptised John.
DEATH
April 15th 1838: Mr. Henry LEATT, aged 40 years.
Wednesday 25 April 1838
Koopman’s River, District of Worcester.The Undersigned, intending to discontinue the Shop at Koopman’s River, will hold Public Sales (without Reserve) on Tuesday the 18th May and following days, of the valuable Premises, Shop Fixtures, Furniture, and the extensive Stock in Trade, consisting of Cotton and Woollen Goods, Hardware, Paints, Oil and almost every article adapted to the Country Trade.
C, HEUGH.
Libreral credits will be given.
DIED at Stellenbosch on the 18th instant, the infant daughter of Major and Mrs. LAURIE, aged 7 months.
Saturday 28 April 1838
MARRIEDIn St.George’s Church Cape Town on Thursday the 26th April 1838 by the Rev George Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
Mr. Timothy Fredford CONWAY to Miss Emma FAULKNER.
CHRISTENING
At Wynberg on Tuesday the 24th April by ditto:
A son of Samuel Blackaller VENNING Esq, baptised Arthur.
DEATHS
April 21 1838: Sophia Rebecca, daughter of Mr. Henry DEWESS, aged 1 year and 7 months.
April 24: Capt. William HOLLETT, aged 63 years and 9 months.
Wednesday 2 May 1838
BIRTH at Cape Town on the 28th instant, the lady of W.P.GOAD Esq, bengal Civil Service, of a son, still born.CHRISTENINGS
In St.George’s Church Cape Town on Monday the 30th April 1838 by the Rev Henry Deane, officiating for the Senior Colonial Chaplain:
A son of Mr. James Samuel FORD, baptised George Henry Murray.
A daughter of Mr. William Leinster HIGGINSON, baptised Jane Anna.
Saturday 5 May 1838
DEATHApril 30 1838: Edward Colville, son of Mr. Charles FRANKLAND, aged 10 months and 14 days.
FARM AND SHEEP FOR SALE
For Sale by Private Contract, the Farm ‘Klip Fontein’ situate in the Ward Gamtos River, District of Uitenhage, comprising about 5,600 Acres of Pasture and Arable Land. It is admirably adapted for Sheep, Cattle and Horses, and has a productive Garden well stocked with Fruit Trees, and three excellent Springs, from which the Garden may be irrigated. There is a large substantial Dwelling House on the Place, and several good and extensive Outbuildings. Also for Sale, on the Farm, 200 well bred Ewes in Lamb by imported Rams, and 200 Wethers.
For further particulars apply to Mr. Alex. TENNANT, Uitenhage, or to Mr. G.G. HEATHCOTE on the Farm.
Wednesday 9 May 1838
MARRIAGEIn St.George’s Church on Monday the 7th May 1838 by the Rev. George Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
Mr. John DICKSON, Widower, to Mrs. Mary Ann SMITH, Widow.
CHRISTENINGS
In St.George’s Church on Monday the 7th May 1838 by the Rev. George Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
A son of Daniel Jacob CLOETE Esquire, baptised Daniel Henry Gerard.
A son of Edward Frederick WYLDE Esquire, baptised Frederick William Kekewich.
A son of Harry Remington HORNE Esquire, baptised Harry Remington.
DEATH
May 3rd 1838: Mrs. Charlotte Amelia FORBES, Wife of the late Mr. William FORBES, aged 41 years and 3 months.
Saturday 12 May 1838
W.C. CURREYTailor and Hatter
Begs leave to inform his Friends, the Public, and those Persons who have been Customers to his Father, that he has commenced Business in the House formerly occupied by Mr. J. BAUMAN, opposite George’s Hotel, where all Orders entrusted to him will be executed in the most fashionable style, and with the utmost dispatch.
Cape Town, May 9th 1838
CHRISTENING
In St.Andrew’s Church on Sunday 6th May by the Rev Dr James Adamson:
A daughter of Mr. George MILES, baptised Jannet.
DIED at Clanwilliam on the 5th inst, a son of the Rev E.H.F. DE ROUBAIX, named Johannes Jacobus Adriaan, aged 11 months.
DIED on the 5th instant, our beloved daughter Johanna Agata, aged 13 years 4 months and 7 days.
S. VAN HAGHT
H.M.E. VAN HAGHT
Wednesday 16 May 1838
GRANTS OF LANDA correspondent has favored us wit the following extract:
“I do hereby grant on perpetual quit rent unto Robert GODLONTON a piece of 870 morgens of land, situate in the District of Albany, forming part of the location originally intended for BAYLY’s party of Settlers, extending &c &c.
(Signed) B. D’Urban”
Grant dated 28th July 1836
If this is incorrect, or if any part of it can be explained, we shall willingly insert the correction or explanation.
Saturday 19 May 1838
MARRIAGESIn St.George’s Church on Monday the 14th May 1838 by the Rev. George Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain
Mr. Peter DARVALL to Miss Ann Smith DAY.
Mr. Joseph BELL to Miss Eliza WARRIN[G]TO[N] [presumed letters rubbed away]
On Tuesday the 15th May 1838 by ditto:
George EVELEIGH Esquire to Miss Johanna Titia BORCHERDS.
CHRISTENINGS
In St.George’s Church on Monday the 14th May 1838 by the Rev. George Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain
A daughter of Mr. George HOLLOWAY baptised Elizabeth Catherine.
A son of Mr. George MORTON, baptised Andrew Henry.
DEATHS
May 11 1838: Mr. David COLLINS, late Chief Mate of the Brig Eliza, aged 38 years.
May 14 1838: Joseph William, son of Mr. Peter TONKIN, aged 2 years and 2 months.
MARRIED on the 17th instant at her Father’s House, Heeregracht, by the Rev Dr.Heyns, Peter Jacob CHIAPPINI MD to Miss Elizabeth Maria MAASDORP, fourth daughter of G.H. MAASDORP Esq.
Cape Town, 18th May 1838.
DIED at Wynberg on the 26th April 1838, Ann SYDES, Widow of the late John TIBBS, late from Van Diemen’s Land.
Wednesday 23 May 1838
MARRIAGESBy Special Licence
In St.George’s Church Cape Town on Saturday the 19th May 1838 by the Rev George Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
Henry William PORTEOUS Esq, Hon.E.I.C.Madras Service, to Miss Magdalena Sophia Hendrina ALTENSTADT.
On Monday the 21st May 1838 by ditto:
Richard WOLFE Esq, Commandant of Robben Island, to Miss Maria Ann GRAYSON.
CHRISTENINGS
In St.George’s Church on Monday the 21st May 1838 by the Rev. George Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain
A son of Mr. John BRUMFIELD, baptised Thomas Archibald.
A son of Mr. William BENTLEY, baptised William Nathaniel.
In St.Andrew’s Church on Sunday the 20th May 1838 by the Rev Dr James Adamson:
A son of Dr. James ABERCROMBIE, baptised Alexander.
MARRIED on the 17th inst. at her Father’s House, Great Constantia, by the Rev P.E. Faure, Minister of Wynberg, J.M. HIDDINGH Esq. MD, to Miss Maria C. CLOETE, eldest daughter of Jacob CLOETE Esq.
MARRIAGE by Special Licence at Cape Town, on Saturday the 19th May 1838, by the Rev George Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain, Henry William PORTEOUS, Assistant Surgeon H.C.S. Madras Establishment, to Miss Magdalena Sophia Hendrina ALTENSTADT.
MARRIED in the Lutheran Church an Saturday the 19th May, by Special Licence, Baron Wilhelm Franz Jacob VON LUDWIG, eldest son of Carl Ferdinand Heinrich VON LUDWIG, Phil. And M.D. Knight Commander of the Royal Wirtemburg Order of the Crown and Civil Merit &c the Grand Hessian Ludwigs Order, First Class &c &c &c to Miss Brieta Carolina REYNOLDS, second daughter of the late George REYNOLDS Esq.
MARRIED in St.George’s Church on the 21st instant by the Rev George Hough AM, Richard WOLFE Esq, Commandant of Robben Island, to Maria Anna, only child of Benjamin GRAYSON Esq.
Saturday 26 May 1838
DIED at Port Elizabeth on the 10th instant, Lucy WILLIAMSON, Relict of the late Mr. Thomas WILLIAMSON of this Place, aged 58 years and 6 months.On Tuesday 3rd July next will be sold on the Premises, at Public Sale, by Mr. John C. SMITH, the following Property belonging to the Estate of the late Thomas WILLIAMSON, Master Builder, of this Place, viz. the Premises now in occupation of Messrs. CLARKE Brothers, situated in the Main Street, near the Market of Port Elizabeth, now renting at Rds 1,200 per annum, consisting of a Dwelling House, Store, and other conveniences for the extensive Business; also all the remaining outstanding Debts due to that period.
William WARD
Thomas PULLEN
Executors to the Estate of the late T. WILLIAMSON
NB Terms of Sale highly favorable to Purchaser.
Master’s Office, Cape Town, 23rd May 1838
EDICT
The Next of Kin and Creditors of Johan Wilhelm BOHMER, formerly of Cape Town, deceased, are required to take notice that a Meeting of the Next of Kin and Creditors of the Deceased, and surviving Widow Hester Johanna VAN ZYL, and all others whom these presents may concern, will be held before the Master of the Supreme Court in the Grand Jury Room, at the Public Buildings, Cape Town on Tuesday the 3rd July next, at 10 o’clock in the forenoon precisely; and all such persons as aforesaid are hereby required to attend at the place and time aforesaid; then and there to see Letters of Administration granted to such Person or Persons as shall then be appointed by the said Master to be Executor or Executors Dative to the Estate of such deceased Person as aforesaid.
Clerke Burton, Master of the Supreme Court
Wednesday 30 May 1838
MARRIEDIn St.George’s Church on Monday the 28th May 1838 by the Rev. George Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain
Mr. George Martinus PEDDER to Miss Johanna Justina ESTERHUYSE.
CHRISTENING
In St.George’s Church on Monday the 28th May 1838 by the Rev. George Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain
A daughter of Mr. William GALLAGHER, baptised Anna Maria.
DEATH
May 22nd 1838: Mrs. Elizabeth Catherine FAIRCLOUGH, Wife of Mr. Thomas FAIRCLOUGH, aged 28 years and 9 months.
Saturday 2 June 1838
DIED on Tuesday the 29th May, Gabriel Jacobus VOS Esq, at the age of sixty five years, eight months and thirteen days.Cape Town, 31st May 1838
Wednesday 6 June 1838
CHRISTENINGSIn St.Andrew’s Church on Sunday the 3rd June 1838 by the Rev Dr James Adamson:
A son of Dr. John LAING, baptised Fredrik Hermann Kunhardt.
A son of Mr. John SLACHAN, baptised James Adamson.
A daughter of Mr. James MACGREGOR, baptised Elizabeth.
A daughter of Mr. William GROVES, baptised Martha.
DIED in Cape Town on the 2nd June 1838, Mr. George RAND of Hadleigh in the County of Suffolk. He was much esteemed an beloved by all those who enjoyed the privilege of his Christian Friendship. During the period of three years he resided in Cape Town he laboured with exemplary zeal and Christian love for the advancement of vital religion. He lived a life of prayer, and was an instrument in the hands of the Lord for the winning of souls unto Christ. The Christian Instruction Society in this Town has lost in him one of its most liberal supporters. May his death be sanctified to all those who are now bereaved of his Christian admonitions; and may the remembrance of his eminent attainments in all the Christian graces be deeply impressed on their hearts; that they may endeavour to follow him, even as he has followed Christ.
DIED on the 4th June 1838 at his House in St.George’s Street, aged 67 years 9 months and 9 days, J.H. NEETHLING Esq LLD, formerly Secretary to the Government, and Member of the late Court of Justice, deeply lamented by his Widow, who requests to be excused the visits of condolence.
Cape Town 5th June 1838.
MASONIC NOTICE
In the Hope Lodge, 473, 5th June 1838.
To the Officers and Members of the Provincial Grand Lodge; and all the Craft.
Brethren,
It has pleased the Almighty to remove from the transitory scenes of life, our amiable, revered, Right Worshipful Brother
Johan Henoch NEETHLING LLD
Deputy Grand Master of the Provisional Grand Lodge, whose Mortal remains will be consigned to the Tomb on Wednesday afternoon, the 6th instant; on which melancholy occasion, imperious duty will dictate to every Member of the Royal Craft the necessity of paying the last tribute of respect to departed merit:
Wherefore, you are summoned to attend the Provincial Grand Lodge to be held in The Hope (Commercial Exchange) tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock precisely, preparatory to attending the Funeral of our much-lamented deceased Brother.
The Provincial Grand Lodge will be opened in ample form, but the use of all Masonic Regalia will be confined to the interior of the Lodge. In the Procession, the Brethren are required to appear in plain Mourning, with white Gloves.
Clerke BURTON
Provincial Grand Master for South Africa.
Saturday 9 June 1838
DIED after a few days illness at Weedon Barracks, Northamptonshire, on 17th January last, aged 24 years, deeply regretted by all his brother Officers, Lieutenant Charles HARE, 98th Regiment, eldest son of Joseph HARE Esq of Wynberg.DIED on the 6th instant, Alida BLANCKENBERG, Widow of the late Mr. George PETERS, aged 61 years, of which notice is hereby given to friends and relations.
H. LE SUEUR
Wednesday 13 June 1838
BIRTH at Rondebosch on the 10th inst, the lady of William MUSGRAVE Esq of a daughter.Saturday 16 June 1838
MARRIEDIn St.George’s Church Cape Town on Monday the 11th June 1838 by the Rev George Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
Henry Leuner ASPELING to Carolina Francina ONS.
In St.George’s Church Cape Town on Tuesday the 12th June 1838 by the Rev Henry Deane, officiating for the Senior Colonial Chaplain:
Mr. William GUEST, Widower, to Mrs. Eliza HARDING, Widow of the late Capt. William Walter HARDING.
CHRISTENINGS
In St.George’s Church Cape Town on Monday the 11th June 1838 by the Rev George Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
Two children of William Cornelius LAWRENCE, baptised Wilhelmina Elizabeth and Andries Godfried Arnoldus.
DEATH
June 10 1838: William Miles MASKEW, son of Mr. William MASKEW, aged 18 years.
Wednesday 20 June 1838
MARRIEDIn St.George’s Church Cape Town on Monday the 18th June 1838 by the Rev George Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
Mr. William Augustus GILLIES to Miss Anne WILLIAMS.
Mr. Joas Maria RODRIGUES to Christina Hendrica RUSCH
At Rondebosch on Monday the 18th June 1838 by the Rev Wm. Thomas Blenkinsop, Chaplain on the Hon.E.I.C.Madras Establishment:
George FLEMMING to Frances Johanna LENDERT
DEATH
June 16 1838: Mr. Thomas CLARKE, aged 65 years.
Saturday 23 June 1838
MARRIEDOn Monday the 18th June by the Rev James Adamson DD:
Mr. James CHAMBERS to Sophia GRAY, Widow of the late John HENDERSON.
Wednesday 27 June 1838
MARRIEDIn St.George’s Church Cape Town on Monday the 25th June 1838 by the Rev George Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
Mr. William MOORE to Miss Isabella Caroline KING.
Mr. James GEE to Miss Sarah Ann BRODEY.
Mr. William ASSUE, Native of China, to Seyda of the Cape.
CHRISTENINGS
In St.George’s Church Cape Town on Monday the 25th June 1838 by the Rev George Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
A son of William HAVELOCK Esq, Major of HM 4th Regt of Light Dragoons, baptised Acton Chaplin.
A daughter of Mr. William LYELL, baptised Eliza,
A son of Mr. George MARSHALL, baptised James.
In St.Andrew’s Church on Sunday the 24th June by the Rev Dr Adamson:
A daughter of Mr. Henry BRAMWELL, baptised Mary Ann.
Saturday 30 June 1838
MARRIED by Special Licence at Wynberg, Cape of Good Hope, on Thursday 28th June 1838, by the Rev H. Frazer AB, Chaplain of Simon’s Town, William PATTLE, Lieut-Colonel of the Bengal Cavalry, to Isabella Clara, sixth and youngest daughter of the Rev Holt OKES DD.DIED on Thursday evening the 14th instant, at 8 o’clock, after an illness of 3 months, which he bore with Christian resignation, my truly beloved husband Samuel Veit OERTEL Senior, at the age of 75 years 11 months and 3 days, after a happy union of nearly 43 years, of which painful loss notice is hereby given to relatives and friends.
Graaff-Reinet, June 21st 1838
Elisabeth Francina OERTEL, born WILKE
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