Monday 1 July 1867

BIRTH at Grahamstown June 29th, the wife of T.F. HILL of a son.

BIRTH at Beaufort-street, Grahamstown, 30th June 1867, the wife of the Rev John GORDON of a son.

DIED June 30th 1867, at King Williamstown, William, third son of the late George William ASHBURNHAM Esq of Hastings, Sussex. Aged 35 years.

Emigration to Waterboer’s Country
In furtherance of the object of the meetings recently held at Mr. James BANKS’ and Mr. John FORWARD’s, near Bathurst, relative to the settlement of the new Province of “Albania” in the territory of The Griqua Chief Waterboer, Mr. T.H. BOWKER (acting with the instructions and concurrence of the parties interested in the above golden opportunity) requests the attendance of all Gentlemen, Delegates of Parties &c, personally or by letter, to a Public Meeting to be held at George’s Hotel, Grahamstown on Tuesday the 9th July. All letters to be addressed to T.H. BOWKER Esq, Honorary Comdt-Gen’l, Grahamstown.

Friday 5 July 1867

MARRIED by Special Licence on the 4th July at the Commemoration Chapel by the Rev W. Impey, General Superintendent of Wesleyan Missions, Caroline Augusta, third daughter of Mr. W.A. FLETCHER, of this city, to Henry James WHITE, eldest son of Mr. Alfred WHITE of Natal.

Monday 8 July 1867

DIED at Somerset East on the 2nd July, Robert HART Jun Esq, late of Glen Avon. Aged 56 years. Friends at a distance will please accept of this intimation.

Friday 12 July 1867

BIRTH on Market-square on the 10th inst, the wife of Mr. A.E. NELSON of a son.

MARRIED by Special Licence on the 8th July by the Venerable the Archdeacon of Grahamstown, Richard CUMBERLEGE Esq, 2nd Bat. 11th Regt, to Blanche Georgina Fanny, second daughter of Colonel WYATT, 11th Regt.

DIED on the 11th July at her residence, Market-square, after a 5 days’ illness, Margaret UPTON, aged 66 years, widow of the late W. UPTON. Friends at a distance will please accept this notice.

Monday 15 July 1867

BIRTH at Prospect Cottage, Grahamstown, on Friday 12th inst, Mrs. C.R. GOWIE of a son.

DIED at Lyndale near Lady Grey, on Wednesday evening June 26, Susanna, beloved wife of John PENNY, and eldest daughter of Mr. H. FULLER of “The Hill”, near Grahamstown. She was an affectionate daughter, a good wife, a fond mother and an amiable friend, and leaves a disconsolate husband and nine young children, with a large circle of relatives and friends, to mourn their irreparable loss.

Wednesday 17 July 1867

OFF TO WATERBOERS
Yesterday pursuant to an advertisement, a meeting was held at George’s Hotel to receive a statement from Mr. T.H. BOWKER relative to the proposed emigration to Waterboer’s Country. About fifty farmers from Lower Albany, Albany and Bushman’s River were present, as well as residents in the City. Mr. T.H. BOWKER presided, and Mr. J. ROBERTS was appointed Secretary of the meeting. Mr. BOWKER read an act of Waterboer’s Parliament, the Preamble of which set forth that the act was to be interpreted as significant of Waterboer’s desire to encourage the settlement of a specified portion of his country by Albany farmers, and to allow them an independent government of their own, due regard being had to his, Waterboer’s, lordship. The terms offered were in substance as follows:- Size of farm 3000 morgen, 21 years lease renewable for ever on original terms; rental from £5 to £25 a year according to character of farm; each chief of the revenue from quitrent to be disposed of by a council of lessees elected by the general body of farmers; the magistrates and justices of the peace to bear commission with Waterboer’s signature; summonses to run in the name of Waterboer; the farms to be forfeited in case of treasonable practices. After reading over these documents, Mr. BOWKER spoke in high terms of the country as a sheep run, and of the opportunity offered to men of enterprize.
Discussion followed, in which, amongst others, Messrs. BUCKLEY, J. ROBERTS, FLETCHER, ESTMENT, WEYLAND and LATHAM took part. The general terms were considered favourable, and a resolution was passed accepting them, but the objection was taken by some to the stipulation about treasonable practices, on the grounds that no Court was specified. A committee, consisting of Messrs. BUCKLEY, J. ROBERTS and C. CALDECOTT was appointed to consider and suggest alterations. The meeting broke up after a vote of thanks to Mr. BOWKER. It is thought that many of our coast farmers will accept the offer, and that before long there will be a considerable trek over the river.

Friday 19 July 1867

BIRTH at Naauw Poort, Middelburg, on the 11th inst, Mrs. J.D. COUPER of a daughter.

DIED at Grahamstown on the 19th July, after a painful illness, Charlotte, the beloved wife of William HORTON, aged 35 years.

Monday 22 July 1867

BIRTH on Saturday the 20th inst, Mrs. A.R. GOOCH of a daughter.

Friday 26 July 1867

DIED at Cradock on Sunday the 21st July, after a few days illness, Ann Elizabeth, the beloved wife of George DUFFIELD, aged 39 years, leaving a disconsolate husband and five young children to mourn their irreparable loss. She died as she had lived – a devoted Christian.

Wednesday 31 July 1867

DIED at Grahamstown on Wednesday 24th July, after a very short illness, James, eldest son of Mr. John BRISLIN. Aged 19 years. He was a young man of great promise and universally esteemed.

On the 30th August
In the Insolvent Estate of John GILL
A Cottage and Plot of Ground adjacent, situated in George-street, near Fort England
Most of the above properties are let to respectable tenants, and offer a good opportunity to working men to become proprietors, as the terms will be easy, extending over a period of 2 years.
Peter POTE, Auctioneer
John CROXFORD, Trustee.

Friday 2 August 1867

EDUCATION
Mr. Edward KING begs to announce that he has removed his School to Trinity Church School Room, a spacious room in a healthy situation, and well adapted to school purposes.
Terms, apply to Mr. E. KING at the School.

Monday 5 August 1867

DIED at the residence of her son-in-law (Mr. W. PAGE, Church-square, Grahamstown) Louisa Charlotte SURMON, relict of the late W.H. SURMON Senr, in the 71st year of her age, leaving a numerous family and a large circle of friends to mourn their loss. Deceased came to this colony with the Settlers of 1820. Friends at a distance will please accept this notice.
Grahamstown, August 2 1867.

Monday 12 August 1867

DIED at the Blinkwater Village, on Monday the 5th August 1867, aged 85 years and 7 months, Sarah, relict of the late William PARROTT, Surgeon of the Cape Mounted Rifles. Much regretted by a large circle of friends and relatives.

Wednesday 14 August 1867

Eastern Province Guardian, Loan and Investment Company
Notice to Creditors and Debtors
In the Estate of the late Mrs. Mary ARMSTRONG of King Williamstown
The undersigned having been duly appointed Executors Testamentary to the Estate of the late Mrs. Mary ARMSTRONG, request that all Claims against the said Estate may be sent in to the Office of the above Company, High-street, Grahamstown, within six weeks from this date; and that all Parties indebted to the said Estate will pay the amount of their several accounts at the same place and within the same period.
John ARMSTRONG, Colonel
George B. CHRISTIAN
Ben. B. ATTWELL, Secretary E.P.G.L.& I.
Executors Testamentary
High-street, Grahamstown
July 30 1867

DIED at Blinkwater, near Fort Beaufort, on Monday the 5th instant at the advanced age of 85 years and 7 months, Sarah, relict of the late William PARROTT Esquire, Surgeon of the Cape Mounted Riflemen.

DIED at Cradock on Thursday August 1st 1867, John Smith MAULLIN, aged 27 years, leaving a widow and one child to deeply mourn their loss.

Monday 19 August 1867

BIRTH at Mount Pleasant on the 12th August 1867, Mrs. Henry S. DENTON of a son.

BIRTH at Grahamstown on the 13th inst, the wife of Mr. John DUGMORE of a son.

MARRIED on Thursday the 15th Aug at Trinity Church by the Rev R Johnston, assisted by Rev George Renny of Port Elizabeth, Robert INNES of Bloemfontein, Free State, to Mary Ann, eldest daughter of Mr. Joseph GREEN, Grahamstown.

Wednesday 21 August 1867

DIED at his residence, Belle View, district of Bathurst, on the 9th August 1867, after a long and painful illness, Mr. George CLAYTON Senr. Aged 82 years and 10 months. He was one of the British Settlers of 1820 and leaves an aged widow and a large number of children and friends to mourn their loss. Friends at a distance will accept this notice.

DIED at Grahamstown, 19th August, at the residence of his son-in-law Mr. A. KING, Mr. Charles KESTALL, aged 80 years and 6 months. Deceased came to this colony in 1820 with Dr. MORGAN’s party.

JAMES POWRIE
On Thursday last POWRIE addressed a note to the magistrate requesting that he might be brought before him, as he wished to say something, upon which the request was granted, and he was brought up and placed in the dock. He said that on Wednesday he has stated that he had nothing to say; but that he now wished to plead guilty to the charge laid against him by Mr. FLETCHER, after which he was again committed for trial. Mr. Robert POWRIE, who appeared for the prisoner, made application as to what amount of bail would be required for his release. The magistrate said it was a serious case, and he could not release the prisoner on a low bail, but that he would be willing to accept £2,050, in two sureties of £750 each, and himself in £550. This was given. ~ Argus

Monday 26 August 1867

BIRTH at Peddie on the 19th instant, Mrs. Geo. STIRK of a son.

DIED at Mount Pleasant, Lower Bushman’s River, on the 20th August 1867, of ulcerated sore throat and croup, Herbert Henry Ernest, the beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry S. DENTON, aged 1 year 11 months and 12 days.
Or worn by slowly rolling years
Or broke by sickness in a day
The fading glory disappears
The short lived beauties die away.

Friday 30 August 1867

BIRTH at Aliwal North on the 19th August 1867, the wife of W.W. GREATHEAD Esq of a son.

DIED at “Elizabeth Farm” near Bedford, on the 24th August 1867, Alice Maud, the beloved daughter of Francis and Sarah Kidger KING, aged 4 years 10 months and 14 days.

MELANCHOLY FATAL ACCIDENT
TWO PERSONS DROWNED
(From the Graaff-Reinet Herald)
On Monday afternoon last Mr. ANDREWS, late Magistrate’s Clerk here, and Mr. John LOOCK, a farmer residing at Oudeberg, intended going out to the farm of the latter. The rain during the whole of Sunday night and greater part of Monday had caused the river to rise, but not very much, as the water was only about three feet deep. We regret to say that both gentlemen were intoxicated, so much so that Mrs. LOOCK objected to their going out of town, and to prevent them doing so, locked up the harness in the wagon house, and refused to give up the key to her husband. He, however, took up a stone and broke the lock off the door. Four horses were inspanned, but it was noticed that one horse was without a bridle. They drove down to Mr. TULL’s shop, where Mr. LOOCK purchased 5lbs of coffee. While making this purchase, Mr. ANDREWS drove away down by the Town Hall, calling out to Mr. LOOCK that he would be back in five minutes. When he returned it was close on 5 o’clock, and both Mr. TULL and Mr. SMITH, his clerk, endeavoured to persuade them to postpone their trip until the following morning, stating that it would be dangerous to ascend Oudeberg with the roads in the state they must then be in after the rain; and that if they attempted it, they were sure to come to grief. They persisted, however, in going, but on reaching the drift at Ryneveld’s Pass, Mr. ANDREWS objected to cross the river, and got out of the cart. Mr. LOOCK, to show him that there was no danger, drove through the river and returned, when Mr. ANDREWS consented to proceed. He got into the cart, and they had reached the centre of the river when one of the leaders stumbled, and the four horses came to a standstill. Mr. ANDREWS had hold of the reins, and Mr. LOOCK began thrashing the wheelers, who ran against the leaders, and all the horses got excited. Mr. TULL’s boy, Thomas, who had accompanied them at the solicitation of Mr. ANDREWS, though without the sanction of his employer, jumped out of the cart and waded to the front horses to lead them out. Unfortunately Mr. LOOCK again commenced to thrash the wheelers, and the four horses got entangled. By some means not clearly explained the cart capsized, and ANDREWS and LOOCK were seen to take hold of each other as they fell in to the water. An alarm was raised, and a young man by the name of H. OLIVIER, we were told, was passing the Water Mill on horseback when he was informed by Mrs. ENSLIN that ANDREWS and LOOCK had been washed down the river. He, with praiseworthy promptness, turned his horse’s head and galloped to the drift at the bottom of Bird Street. Scarcely had he arrived there, before he saw one of the bodies advancing, when he immediately entered the river and placed his horse across the stream, so as to intercept the body. In this he was successful, and drew the body to the banks of the river, when it was found to be that of Mr. LOOCK. In the meantime medical assistance had been sent for, and Drs. MAASDORP and ALSBERG met the body opposite Mr. McLEA’s, into whose workshop it was taken, but life was found to be extinct. The face of the corpse was much disfigured by coming into contact with the large stones with which the bed of the river, at the part where the accident occurred, is abundantly covered. The body of Mr. ANDREWS was not observed to pass the spot where Mr. LOOCK’s was taken out, and it seems probable that it must have passed prior to OLIVIER getting there, as a washer-woman who was at the drift in Church-street reported that she had observed the body of a man passing there.
The body of the cart was smashed to pieces, only the wheels, axle, springs and pole remaining. The traces of the leading horses were cut shortly after the accident occurred, which enabled them to get safely out of the river. One of the wheelers was drowned, and the other, though got out alive, was much cut and bruised.
On Tuesday morning a number of gentlemen went down the river in search of Mr. ANDREWS’ body. Although well-known in town, it has not otherwise been made public that Mr. ANDREWS had been suspended by Mr. BERRANGE on account of some irregularities in his stamp accounts. These were discovered about a month ago; but we have heard that further irregularities have been discovered since. This has given rise to a rumour in town that Mr. ANDREWS intentionally drowned himself; but the fact of his refusing at first to cross the river entirely refutes that.
Latest Particulars
The search yesterday for the body of Mr. ANDREWS was unsuccessful, owing to there being too much water in the river. It is to be resumed today. An overcoat which Mr. ANDREWS had with him in the cart has been found recovered, as also a whip.

Monday 9 September 1867

Notice to Creditors
In the Insolvent Estate of James DARLING of Grahamstown, Hair Dresser.
All Persons claiming to be Creditors under this Estate are required to take notice that the Undersigned has been duly elected to and confirmed in the appointment of Sole Trustee of the said Estate, and that the Master has appointed the Third Meeting to be held before the Resident Magistrate, at his office, in Grahamstown, on Wednesday next, 11th Sept. 1867 at 10 o’clock in the forenoon, for the Proof of Debts, for receiving the Trustee’s Report, and also for the purpose of giving directions to the said Trustee as to the management of the said Estate; and all Persons indebted to the said Estate are required to pay the same to the Undersigned, on or before the 11th September 1867, or proceedings will be instituted against them.
Wm. JAMES, Sole Trustee

Eastern Province Guardian, Loan and Investment Company
Notice to Creditors and Debtors
In the Estate of the late Jos. E. WILMOT of Spring Vale, District of Albany.
The undersigned, duly appointed Executors Testamentary to the Estate of the late Mr. Jos. E. WILMOT, request that all Claims against the said Estate may be sent in to the Office of the above Company, High-street, Grahamstown, within six weeks from this date; and that all Parties indebted to the said Estate will pay the amount of their several accounts at the same place and within the same period.
George \WOOD, Chairman E.P.G.L.& I Company
John R. WILMOT
E.J. WILMOT
Executors Testamentary
No.7 High-street, Grahamstown
September 9 1867

Friday 13 September 1867

DIED at Grahamstown on 11th September, Sarah Jane, beloved daughter of Henry and Jane Ann CLARK, aged 1 year 6 months and 22 days.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS

Births

CLACK – On the 7th September, at Grahamstown, the wife of Mr. Thos. R. CLACK of a daughter.
DUGMORE – On the 12th ult, at Grahamstown, the wife of Mr. J. DUGMORE of a son.
DENTON – On the 12th ult, at Mount Pleasant, Sidbury, the wife of Mr. H.S. DENTON of a son.
GREATHEAD – On the 19th ult, at Aliwal North, the wife of Mr. W.W. GREATHEAD of a son.

Marriages

INNES – GREEN By the Rev R Johnston at Trinity Church, Grahamstown, on the 15th ult, Mr. Robert INNES, Bloemfontein, to Mary Ann, eldest daughter of Mr. J. GREEN of Grahamstown.

Deaths

CLAYTON – At Belle View, Bathurst, on the 9th ult, Mr. G. CLAYTON Sen, aged 82 years.
DENTON – At Mount Pleasant, Bushman’s River, on the 20th ult, Herbert Henry Earnest DENTON, aged 2 years,
KESTALL – At Grahamstown on the 19th ult, Mr. Charles KESTALL, aged 80 years.
KING – At Elizabeth Farm, Bedford, on the 24th ult, Alice Maud KING, aged 5 years.
MAULIN – At Cradock on the 1st ult, Mr. John Smith MAULIN, aged 27 years.

Monday 16 September 1867

DIED at Queenstown on the 11th Sept 1867, of inflammation of the lungs, in the 49th year of his age, James Malcolm STEWART, eldest son of the late James STEWART of Alice.

Monday 23 September 1867

BIRTH at Salem on Friday the 20th September, Mrs. S.B. SHAW of a son.

DIED on the 13th July last, at Swindon, Wiltshire, Ann, relic of the late Richard READ Esq. Aged 90 years.
Grahamstown, 21st September 1867

THE LATE ROBERT HART SENR.
(Somerset Courant)
Saturday last, the 14th September, saw the close of the long and active life of Robert HART Esq Senior of Glen Avon. He was a native of Strathavon, Lanarkshire, Scotland, and born in the year 1777. He dies in the 91st year of his age. To within a few years of his death he was able to manage his own affairs with that characteristic vigour which marked his whole career, and even a very short time before his decease he was in the habit of often visiting Somerset. Had he kept a diary, it might not only have been interesting and instructive, but could have been taken as a text book to the history of the colony, as he came to the Cape in the year 1795 with the British troops under Sir Home POPHAM, and was at the first taking of the Cape. After spending about eight years here he went back to England, where he married his late wife, a Miss TAMPLIN of the Island of Guernsey. In or about the year 1807 he returned to South Africa as Adjutant in the Cape Regiment, then in course of formation and now better known as the Cape Corps. He served with distinction in this capacity, and materially assisted Colonel GRAHAM in the arduous and dangerous enterprises which that officer was called upon to undertake. For his shrewd sagacity, which was one of his personal qualities, his knowledge of the country and the character of its inhabitants, he was requested by Colonel GRAHAM to seek out a spot suitable for the future head-quarters of the military, and in carrying out this order he selected the present site of the city of Grahamstown.
In 1817 he received further distinction and was appointed chief of the Colonial Commissariat for the supply of the British and Colonial troops, which appointment, although beset with difficulties from the nature of the country and the character of the inhabitants, he discharged with credit to himself and satisfaction to the Government. But his services were by no means confined to the troops alone; they were required in the laudable and philanthropic duty of rendering assistance to the British settlers on their arrival, and here his information and experience were of the greatest value. In a strange, and to them bleak and barren country, separated from friends and almost perishing from want, the hearts of the Settlers were cheered and their hopes brightened by the abundant supplies which Mr. HART forwarded to Grahamstown and Bathurst for their use, and this he continued to do for two years until they were able, by their own industry, to support themselves.
In PRINGLE’s “Narrative of a Residence in South Africa”, the author, in speaking of his arrival and reception at the great agricultural and commissariat establishment called the “Somerset Farm” (now Somerset), under the superintendence of Mr. HART, says: - “Having resided upwards of twenty years in Southern Africa, he (Mr. HART) was extremely well-informed respecting the capabilities of the country and the character of the inhabitants. His information and advice, therefore, in regard to many points connected with the successful prosecution of the enterprise we were engaged in were highly important, and were communicated with much kindly feeling.”
Again, when the Settlers had established themselves at Glen Lynden, and stood in great need of information of various points, the author of the narrative says:- “Mr. HART, agreeably to a promise he had made me, speedily paid us a visit to Glen Lynden and aided us very beneficially with his experienced counsel in our deliberations on several points of importance. The friendship of this able and active man proved indeed, both on this and on subsequent occasions, of great advantage to our party.”
After the Somerset Farm, on which Mr. HART had so successfully carried on agricultural operations, had answered the purpose for which it was established, it was broken up, and set apart for the site of the District town or Drostdy, and he was appointed one of the Hemraden under the Landdrost of Mr. MACKAY. As a reward for his fearless honest zeal, and the able manner in which he discharged the onerous duties entrusted to him, the Government bestowed upon him a large tract of land. A hearty and most cordial reception awaited anyone who paid him a visit, rich and poor were greeted with the same welcome, and the number who took advantage of his kindness was not small. His heart was ever ready to sympathize with the needy, and his liberal hand always open to afford succour. None solicited his advice or assistance in vain, and those whom he favoured with either found to their joy that he was indeed a benefactor. During the Kafir War, Glen Avon was a sanctuary for all, family after family flocked to take shelter under its hospitable roof, and yet although his stores were well taxed and his ingenuity sorely tried none went empty away. When a Dutch congregation was formed, Mr. HART was chosen as one of the Elders of the Church, and to his able assistance and liberality the present Dutch Reformed Church owes its existence. The Church is also principally indebted to him for the very handsome parsonage which it now possesses. In other matters connected with the progress and future prosperity of the town, the extensive knowledge, ready and valuable advice and liberal hand of Mr. HART were freely offered. He continued an Elder of the Dutch church until unable to perform his duties from old age.
He was the first fine wool grower in the Eastern Province, and by his example encouraged less speculative farmers to develop the resources of the country. He disposed of his first clip of wool in the city of Graham’s Town (of which he may be said to be the founder) to Mr. W.R. THOMPSON. The present prosperous condition of the Eastern Province is in a large degree owing to the energy, zeal and noble perseverance of him whose loss we now all mourn, and whose place in society will be difficult to supply. Although in the absence of a Presbyterian Church in the district Mr. HART joined the Dutch Church, yet he never dismissed from his memory the desire to see a Presbyterian Congregation in the town, but the hand of death visited him ere his desires could be accomplished. Although dead he yet speaketh, and a noble monument hath he left behind. He has bequeathed £1,300 for the establishment of a Presbyterian cause in town. Before his death he divided his wealth among his family, and saw them all amply provided for.

Friday 27 September 1867

DEPARTED this Life at Philippolis, Orange Free State, on Thursday night, the 5th instant, at 11 o’clock, having been taken ill only five hours previously, after intense suffering, at the early age of 33 years, Emma WHITEHORN, the beloved wife of Friedrick Kaufman HÖLME, the Landdrost of that place; leaving a disconsolate husband to lament his loss, and four youthful children deprived of the care of an affectionate mother.
10th Sept 1867.