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South African Commercial Advertiser 1836 - 3 - July to September

Wednesday 6 July 1836

CHRISTENING on Monday 4th July in the Lutheran Church, two sons of Mr. J.P. HOFFMAN, of Stellenbosch, named Daniel Cornelis and Matthias Johan Hendrik.

MARRIAGE
In St.George’s Church, Cape Town on Monday July 4 by the Rev George Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
Mr. George RUTHVEN to Engela Maria KOORTS.

CHRISTENINGS
On Monday 4th July by ditto:
A son of the Hon. William MENZIES, Puisne Judge, baptised John.
A son of Robert COOPER Esq, Deputy Ordnance Storekeeper, baptised Egbert William.
A daughter of Mr. John COOPER, baptised Eliza Ann.
A son of Mr. Mark NOBLE, baptised Charles Richard.

DEATH
June 29: James DANVIS, late a Pensioner 72nd Regt, aged 73 years.

Wednesday 13 July 1836

MARRIAGE
In St.George’s Church, Cape Town on Monday July 11 by the Rev George Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
Mr. John HOUSTON to Miss Susanna Elizabeth HIRCHENHEIN.

CHRISTENINGS
On Friday 8 July by ditto:
An adult person, baptised Louisa Charlotte Ann, whose surname is HENRY
An adult person, baptised Sarah Johanna, whose surname id FRANCIS.
On Monday 11th July by ditto:
A son of Mr. Robert SHEARER, baptised Robert Ferries.
A daughter of Mr. Abraham BARTHOLOMEW, baptised Jemima Mary Ann Sophia.
A son of Mr. James BUTLER, baptised Irvine Barton.

Saturday 16 July 1836

Mrs. KENNEDY
No.1 Spin-street, Corner of Plein-street
Has just received per “Senator” a small investment of Flowers, Dress and Morning Caps, suitable for the Season. Dressmaking and Millinery in all its branches.
NB Two apprentices wanted.

Wednesday 20 July 1836

J. DYASON has just received a small investment, comprising black lace Falls, do. Veils, very superior; Ribbons, lace Caps, do. Collars, nett Aprons, infants’ French and Scotch cambric Caps, muslin Capes, blond Scarfs, Zephyrs do, China crape Squares, Paris Handkerchiefs, Lama do, fur Cuffs, do. Arm-holes, ermine Collars, fur Trimming of different widths, ladies’ and children’s Tuscan and Dunstable Bonnets, handsome Head-dresses, Pelerines, Wreaths, Flowers, Gros de Naples, silk Umbrellas, all kinds of Hosiery, Gent’s Braces, kid Gloves, Stocks, and a variety of other articles.

CHRISTENING
In St.George’s Church, Cape Town on Monday 18th July by the Rev George Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
A daughter of Mr. John FELL Jun, baptised Mary Jane Cecil.

DEATHS
July 6: At sea, on board the Hibernia, Capt. R. Gillies, Trevor C. PLOWDEN Esq of the Bengal Civil Service, aged 52 years.
July 10: Lazarus EDWARDS, aged 19 years.
July 16: George Thomas, son of Mr. Edward WOOLLWARD, aged 10 days.
July 16: Christopher Adam HOLM, Native of Denmark, aged 40 years.

Wednesday 27 July 1836

MARRIAGES
In St.George’s Church, Cape Town on Monday 25th July by the Rev George Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
Mr. James SMALL to Miss Agnes CAMPBELL.
John MIDDELKOOP to Rachel ROBERTSON

CHRISTENINGS
In St.George’s Church, Cape Town on Monday 25th July by the Rev George Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
A daughter of Mr. Frederick Samuel Francis ROESCH, baptised Harriett Susannah.
A son of Mr. Henry HEWITT, baptised Richard.

Saturday 30 July 1836

BIRTH July 26, the lady of Capt. WOLFE, Commandant of Robben Island, of a son.

BIRTH on the 27th July 1836, the lady of Mr. Advocate DE WET of a daughter.

BIRTH on Monday the 24th inst, at the Royal Observatory, the lady of Thomas MACLEAR Esq, Astronomer Royal, of a son.

Wednesday 3 August 1836

CHRISTENINGS
In St.George’s Church Cape Town on Monday 1 August by the Rev. George Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
A daughter and son of Mr. Robert EAGAR, baptised Jane and Tallas.
A daughter of Mr. Henry George MAYOSS, baptised Ann Elizabeth.
Five adult persons, Natives of the Cape, baptised Rachel Louisa, Helen Isabella, Jane Margaret, Sarah Elizabeth and David Philip. The father’s name is James ROBERTSON.

Saturday 6 August 1836

BIRTH on Friday morning the 5th inst, Mrs. FAIRBAIRN of a son.

DIED on the 27th inst, our respected Mother Catherine Wilhelmina FICK, born MALAN, aged 77 years, 8 months and 14 days, of which loss I hereby give notice to relatives and friends, requesting to be excused the visits of condolence for self and family.
Widow J.G. BRINK, born FINK.
Caledon, 30th July 1836.

Wednesday 10 August 1836

DEATH
London – Amelia, the beloved wife of Captain John FAWCETT, aged 28 years. Her mind was in full vigour to the last, resting alone on the merits and atonement of her precious Saviour, perfectly calm and resigned to the will of her Heavenly Father. She departed this life on Sunday morning, May 8th, about half past three o’clock, and entered her eternal rest – a Sabbath indeed.

CHRISTENING
In St.George’s Church Cape Town on Monday 8th August by the Rev. George Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
A son of George LULAN, Native of Madagascar, baptised John.

Saturday 13 August 1836

Lieut. JOHNSTON RN, having been grossly insulted and assaulted by Dr. DARSEY of the ship Childe Harold, while on her passage from Bombay, and not having succeeded in procuring a friend in the first two days after his arrival here; I, feeling his situation, there being no Officer of the Squadron on the spot, on Thursday last (the third day) offered my services. I twice uged Dr. DARSEY to give Lieut. JOHNSTON the only satisfaction left in his power, after the gross manner in which he had behaved, but without success.
H.D. COWPER, Capt. 98th Regt.

Wednesday 17 August 1836

MARRIED on Thursday 19th May 1836 at Leeds, Mr. Joseph LEVICK of Endcliffe, Sheffield, eldest son of Joseph LEVICK Jun. Esq, of Sparrow House, near Sheffield, to Susanna, only child of Ephraim ELSWORTH Esq, of Sanford House, Kirkstall.

MARRIAGE
In St.George’s Church Cape Town on Monday 15th August by the Rev. George Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
Mr. George KNOTT, Widower, to Elizabeth Quick JARVIS.

CHRISTENINGS
In St.George’s Church Cape Town on Monday 15th August by the Rev. George Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
A daughter of Mr. John ANDERSON, baptised Isabella Margaret.
An adult person, Native of the Cape, baptised Charles, whose surname is ANDREWS.
An adult person, Native of the Cape, baptised Johanna Friederika Juliana, whose surname is STEWART.

Saturday 20 August 1836

Master’s Office, Cape Town, 16th August 1836
EDICT
The Next of Kin and Creditors of Susanna Maria LESSING, deceased, wife of Jacob COETZEE Johs. Son, of Bamboosberg in the District of Somerset, are required to take notice that the said Susanna Maria LESSING, deceased, wife of Jacob COETZEE, died intestate, and that a Meeting of the Next of Kin and Creditors of the Deceased, and surviving husband Jacob COETZEE, and all others whom these presents may concern, will be held before the Resident Magistrate at his Office, Graaff-Reinet, on Tuesday the 27th September 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 such Person or Persons selected by such Magistrate, for approval by the Master of the Supreme Court, as fit and proper to be by the said Master appointed Executor or Executors Dative to the Estate of such deceased person as aforesaid, and Tutor or Tutors Dative of the minor Heirs of the Deceased.
Clerke Burton, Master of the Supreme Court.

Master’s Office, Cape Town, 16th August 1836
EDICT
The Next of Kin and Creditors of Louisa Francina DE VILLIERS, minor child of Jacobus DE VILLIERS and Louisa Francina MINNAAR, of the District of Stellenbosch, deceased, are required to take notice that the said Louisa Francina DE VILLIERS died intestate, and that a Meeting of the Next of Kin and Creditors of the Deceased, and all others whom these presents may concern, will be held before the Resident Magistrate at his Office, Stellenbosch, on Wednesday the 28th September 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 such Person or Persons selected by such Magistrate, for approval by the Master of the Supreme Court, as fit and proper to be by the said Master appointed Executor or Executors Dative to the Estate of such deceased person as aforesaid, and Tutor or Tutors Dative of the minor Heirs of the Deceased.
Clerke Burton, Master of the Supreme Court.

Master’s Office, Cape Town, 16th August 1836
EDICT
The Next of Kin and Creditors of Richard BLAND, late of the District of Albany, deceased, are required to take notice that the said Richard BLAND died intestate, and that a Meeting of the Next of Kin and Creditors of the Deceased, and surviving Widow Caroline BONNIN, and all others whom these presents may concern, will be held before the Resident Magistrate at his Office, Graham’s Town, on Saturday the 1st October 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 such Person or Persons selected by such Magistrate, for approval by the Master of the Supreme Court, as fit and proper to be by the said Master appointed Executor or Executors Dative to the Estate of such deceased person as aforesaid, and Tutor or Tutors Dative of the minor Heirs of the Deceased.
Clerke Burton, Master of the Supreme Court.

Master’s Office, Cape Town, 16th August 1836
EDICT
The Paternal and Maternal Relations of the minor Heirs of Hermanus Johannes Josua VERMAAK; Susanna Maria VERMAAK, married to Hendrik VAN DER POLL; and Johannes Adrianus VERMAAK; named in the last will of Hermanus Augustus VERMAAK and Helena Catharina DE KOCK, are required to take notice that a Meeting of the Paternal and Maternal Relations of the said Minors will be held before the Master of the Supreme Court in the Grand Jury Room, Public Buildings, Cape Town on Tuesday the 27th September 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 Confirmation granted to such Person or Persons as shall then be appointed by the said Master to be Tutor or Tutors Dative of the said Minors, in the place and stead of the late Orphan Chamber, in respect of the Property devolving on them from the Estate of the said Hermanus Augustus VERMAAK and Helena Catharina DE KOCK
Clerke Burton, Master of the Supreme Court

Wednesday 24 August 1836

MARRIED on the 20th inst by the Rev G. Hough, Colonial Chaplain, Edward Frederick WYLDE Esq, son of the Honourable Sir John WYLDE Kt, Chief Justice of this Colony, to Anna Amelia, youngest daughter of the late Major TRUTER of His Majesty’s Service.

MARRIAGE
By Special Licence
In St.George’s Church Cape Town on Saturday the 20th August by the Rev George Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
Edward Frederick WYLDE Esq, the eldest son of His Hon. Sir John WYLDE, Knight, .L.L.D, Chief Justice of the Colony, to Miss Anna Amelia TRUTER.

CHRISTENINGS
On Wednesday the 17th August by ditto:
A son of Richard Thomas WOLFE Esq, Capt. 98th Regt. and Commandant of Robben Ireland [sic] baptised Henry Thomas.
In St.George’s Church Cape Town on Monday the 22nd August by the Rev Holt Okes DD, officiating for the Senior Colonial Chaplain:
A son of Mr. Henry Augusts PAINE, baptised Henry Augustus.

DEATH
August 20: William BROWN, aged 40 years.

Saturday 27 August 1836

Master’s Office, Cape Town, 23rd August 1836
EDICT
The Next of Kin and Creditors of Catharina Wilhelmina MALAN, widow of Lambert Hendrik FICK, late of Caledon, in the Swellendam District, deceased, are required to take notice that a Meeting of the Next of Kin and Creditors of the Deceased, and all others whom these presents may concern, will be held before the Resident Magistrate at his Office, Swellendam, on Thursday the 6th October 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 such Person or Persons selected by such Magistrate, for approval by the Master of the Supreme Court, as fit and proper to be by the said Master appointed Executor or Executors Dative to the Estate of such deceased person as aforesaid, and Tutor or Tutors Dative of the minor Heirs of the Deceased.
Clerke Burton, Master of the Supreme Court.
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DEATH
August 16: Mr. Isaac BALSTON, Church Clerk and Schoolmaster, Wynberg.
August 23: Robert Rufus, son of Mr. John Collins ECKLEY, aged 1 year and 5 months.

Wednesday 31 August 1836

DIED on the 27th August after a long and painful illness of 14 months, my beloved youngest son, Dirk Gysbert.
Widow Johannes VAN SCHOOR
Strand-street No.6.

DIED this day, my beloved husband Robert COWSERT, aged 36 years, 5 months and 25 days, of which painful loss I hereby give notice to relatives and friends.
Ann COWSERT, born CLARK
Clanwilliam, 9th August.

MARRIAGE
In St.George’s Church Cape Town on Monday the 29th August by the Rev George Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
James Henry BERNIESTER to Steyntje Christina Wilhelmina VAN NORDEN.

CHRISTENINGS
In St.George’s Church Cape Town on Monday the 29th August by the Rev George Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
A daughter of Mr. John Austin MOLLETT, baptised Maria Elizabeth.
In St.Andrew’s Church on Sunday the 28th August by the Rev Dr Adamson:
A daughter of Mr. J. McGREGOR, baptised Herriot.
A daughter of Mr. R.C. LOGIE, baptised Maria Jane.

DEATH
Aug 28: Rosanna, daughter of Mr. Thomas INGLESBY, aged 4 months and 5 days.

Saturday 3 September 1836

APPEAL TO PUBLIC SYMPATHY
Mr. Robt. CRAILL, Blacksmith, whose wife, aged 37 years, died after 3 days’ illness, leaving him with 5 children on Monday last. And on Friday 26th the House and Premises in which he lived were totally consumed by fire in the course of an hour, leaving him and his children destitute. Subscriptions will be received and forwarded to the Committee to be appointed to superintend its distribution by Mr. ROSE, Commercial Hall, and J.P. INGRAM at ELLIOTT Brothers, and by the Committee at George.
George, 26th August 1836.
Amount of Subscriptions at the small town of George, exclusive of the Conditional Fund, about £26.

KAT RIVER
It is our painful task this week to announce the death of Mrs. THOMSON, wife of the Rev. W.R. THOMSON, Minister of the Reformed Church at Kat River. To all who were acquainted with the deceased, the record of her virtues as a friend, a neighbour, a wife, a mother and a Christian will never be erased from their remembrance. She has left her bereaved partner and a family of seven young children to deplore their premature and irreparable loss.
G.T. Journal

Wednesday 7 September 1836

MARRIAGE
In St.George’s Church Cape Town on Monday the 5th September by the Rev George Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
Mr. Thomas CHAMBERLIN to Mrs. Mary BELCHER, Widow.

CHRISTENINGS
In St.George’s Church Cape Town on Monday the 5th September by the Rev George Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
A daughter of Mr. John JEAREY, baptised Mary Ann.
In St.Andrew’s Church on Sunday the 4th September by the Rev Dr Adamson:
A son of Mr. Jas. HUTTON, baptised Alfred.

DEATH
Sept 5: Mr. Daniel PAGE, aged 31 years.

Saturday 10 September 1836

BIRTH on the 9th Sept, the lady of John Greefell MOYLE Esq, President of the Medical Board of Bombay, of a daughter.

REMOVAL
Miss AMM, Dressmaker and Milliner, respectfully informs her friends and the public that she has removed from Castle-street to No.4 Burg-street, opposite the Wesley Chapel.

CHRISTENINGS
In St.George’s Church Cape Town on Thursday the 8th September by the Rev George Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
A daughter of Rice Jones JONES Esq, baptised Emma Jane.
In the English Church Rondebosch on Sunday 4th September by the Rev Edward Judge MA, Acting Chaplain:
A son of Thomas MACLEAR Esq, FRS, Astronomer Royal, baptised George William Herschel.
In the English Church Wynberg on Sunday 28 Aug by the Rev Holt Okes DD, Acting Chaplain:
A son of William Joseph EMMENS, baptised William John.

Wednesday 14 September 1836


MARRIAGE
In St.George’s Church Cape Town on Monday the 12th September by the Rev George Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
Mr. William BENTLEY to Miss Ann Amelia FORBES.

 

CHRISTENING

In St.George’s Church Cape Town on Monday the 12th September by the Rev George Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
A son of Mr. Samuel BENINGFIELD, baptised Frederic William.

DEATHS
Sept 9: James HILL, aged 44 years.
Sept 11: Benjamin WILLIAMS, aged 38 years.

Saturday 17 September 1836

DIED on Monday morning the 12th inst, at qr. past two o’clock, my dearly beloved husband G.F. STEGMANN, aged 45 years 11 months and 18 days. I hereby give notice to relatives and friends of the painful and unexpected loss for me and my children, requesting to be excused the visits of condolence.
Wid. G.F. STEGMANN, born ZIBEE
Cape Town, 14th Sept 1836

DEATH
Sept 12: Francis SCOON, aged 46 years.

Wednesday 21 September 1836

DIED this morning at his Residence, Roeland-street, aged 76 years, Mr. Henrik Albert LUNING, after a lingering and painful illness, which he bore with resignation; he was an honest man and much respected.
Cape Town, Sept 16th 1836.

REMOVAL
Mrs. KENNEDY begs to acquaint her friends and the public generally that she has removed from No.1 Spin-street to No.26 Plein-street (the house formerly occupied by Mr. DAY) where she solicits the continuance of the favors hitherto conferred.
NB Groceries, Haberdashery and Millinery
Just unpacked, a case of Ladies’ and Children’s Bonnets, also a case of Flowers.

CHRISTENINGS
In St.George’s Church Cape Town on Monday the 19th September by the Rev George Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
A daughter of Mr. Benjamin WIGLESWORTH, baptised Harriet Deborah.
In St.Andrew’s Church, Cape Town on Sunday 11th Sept by the Rev Dr Adamson:
A son of Mr. Thomas HARRIS, baptised Thomas Mayburg HARRIS.
On Sunday 18th Sept by ditto:
A daughter of Mr. G. MILES, baptised Catherine Murray.

DEATH
Sept 15: Charles EASTMAN, aged 25 years.

Saturday 24 September 1836

CHRISTENINGS
In St.Andrew’s Church Cape Town on Monday 19th Sept by the Rev Dr Adamson:
A son of Mr. John KENNEDY, baptised Arnoldus.
A son of ditto, baptised John Hunter.
On Wednesday 21st Sept by ditto:
A son of Mr. James LAING, baptised Richard James.

Wednesday 28 September 1836

Master’s Office, Cape Town, 13th Sept 1836
EDICT
The Next of Kin and Creditors of Aletta Margaretha SLABBERT, deceased wife of Johannes Jacobus VAN NIEKERK, of “Riebeek’s Kasteel” in the Stellenbosch District, are required to take notice that the said Aletta Margaretha SLABBERT, deceased wife of Johannes Jacobus VAN NIEKERK, died intestate, and that a Meeting of the Next of Kin and Creditors of the Deceased, and surviving husband, and all others whom these presents may concern, will be held before the Resident Magistrate at his Office, Stellenbosch, on Wednesday the 26th October 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 such Person or Persons selected by such Magistrate, for approval by the Master of the Supreme Court, as fit and proper to be by the said Master appointed Executor or Executors Dative to the Estate of such deceased person as aforesaid, and Tutor or Tutors Dative of the minor Heirs of the Deceased.
Clerke Burton, Master of the Supreme Court.

CHRISTENINGS
In St.George’s Church Cape Town on Monday the 26th September by the Rev George Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
A daughter of Mr. Thomas SMITH, baptised Eleanor Catharine.
An adult person, Native of the Cape, baptised Cornelia Elizabeth, surname BARENDS.
An adult person, Native of the Cape, baptised Pamela Maria, surname WILLIAMS.
An adult person, Native of the Cape, baptised Eliza Dina, surname CORBETT.
An adult person, Native of the Cape, baptised Ann Maria, surname ABRAHAM.
In St.Andrew’s Church Cape Town on Sunday 25th Sept by the Rev Dr Adamson:
A son of Mr. Charles LINDSAY, baptised Charles.

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