Saturday 3 October 1840

MARRIED at St.George’s Church Cape Town on the 1st instant by Special Licence, by the Rev G. Hough, Colonial Chaplain, Lt-Colonel Robert BLACKALL, Bengal Army, to Aletta Matilda, eldest daughter of the late Rev. R. BAYNES, Chaplain in the Bombay Establsihment.
2nd October 1840.

BIRTH on Wednesday morning the 30th September, Mrs. H.G. CAITHNESS of a daughter,

At Cuylerville, a spot in the parish of Bathurst, between the Kleinemond and the Great Fish River, a new building, intended for a School-room and Place of Worship, under the superintendence of the Chaplain of Bathurst, was opened on Tuesday the 15th of last month. Prayers were read by the Rev. James BARROW, of Bathurst, and a sermon preached by the Rev. John HEAVYSIDE, of Graham’s Town. Mr. SAFFERY, the Agent of the Colonial Church Society, was present. A collection was made to the amount of £7:14:3½.

Wednesday 7 October 1840

MARRIAGE
In St.George’s Church on Monday 5th October by the Rev. Geo. Hough MA:
Mr. James COLLING, widower, to Mrs. Cornelia BROEKMAN, widow.

CHRISTENING
In St.George’s Church on Monday 5th October by the Rev. Geo. Hough MA:
A daughter of Mr. Christian Carstens SCHONEGEVEL, baptised Harriet Phoebe Jane.

Saturday 10 October 1840

DIED on Thursday the 8th instant at her residence, 22 Burg-street, Jane, the beloved wife of M.E. HURLY, leaving him with 5 children under 11 years of age to deplore the loss Almighty God has been pleased to visit them with.

EDICT
Master’s Office, Cape Town, 6th October 1840
The Next of Kin and Creditors Jacobus Schalk VAN HEERDEN, late of the Graaff-Reinet 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, Graaff-Reinet, on Saturday the 21st November next, at 11 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 some 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.
Clerke Burton, Master of the Supreme Court.

EDICT
Master’s Office, Cape Town, 6th Oct 1840
The Next of Kin and Creditors of Felix LUCKCOCK, late of Graham’s Town, deceased, are required to take Notice that the said deceased died intestate, and that a Meeting of the Next of Kin and Creditors of the deceased, and surviving Widow and all others whom these Presents may concern, will be held before the Resident Magistrate, at his Office, Graham’s Town, on Saturday the 21st November next, at 11 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 some 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 Dative of the Minor Heirs of the deceased.
Clerke Burton, Master of the Supreme Court.

BIRTH at Graham’s Town on the 27th ult, the lady of W.M. JAFFRAY Esq of a daughter.

BIRTH on Wednesday the 7th inst, the lady of F. COURJON Esq of a daughter.
Oct 9th 1840.

MUNICIPALITY OF CAPE TOWN
Notice is hereby given in terms of the 1st Section of the Municipal Regulations that the undermentioned Gentlemen have been duly appointed, and have accepted the Office of Commissioners of the Municipality of Cape Town, viz:
The Hon. Michiel VAN BREDA Sen. Chairman
Robert WATERS Esq. Vice Chairman
The Hon. Hamilton ROSS
The Hon. Henry CLOETE
Hercules C. JARVIS Esq.
Samuel OLIVER Esq.
Petrus M. BRINK Esq.
Johan A.H. WICHT Esq.
Christoffel J. BRAND Esq.
Christiaan L. HERMAN Esq.
Jan Hendrik HOFMEYR Esq
And notice is further given that by virtue of the 4th Section of the Municipal Regulations the following Gentlemen have been duly appointed Treasurer and Book-keeper, and Secretary to the said Municipality, viz:
Fredrik Godf. WATERMEYER Esq, Treasurer and Book-keeper
Petrus J. DENYSSEN Esq, Secretary
By Order of the Commissioners
(Signed) Robert WATERS, Vice Chairman.

Wednesday 14 October 1840

MARRIAGES
In St.Frances’ Church, Simon’s Town 14th Sept. by the Rev E. Judge AM:
Mr. Charles ROBINSON to Miss Ann KEANE
On the 28th Sept. by the same:
James WILLIAMS to Jane FRIDAY.
In St.George’s Church on Monday the 12th October by the Rev Geo. Hough MA:
Mr. John Sadler CHEEK to Miss Catharina Alida ROOS.

CHRISTENINGS
In St.Frances’ Church, Simon’s Town 14th Sept. by the Rev E. Judge AM:
A daughter of John RICKETTS, baptised Emma Elizabeth.
In St.George’s Church on Monday the 5th October by the Rev Geo. Hough MA:
An adult person, native of this colony, baptised Caroline Esther, surname FOX.
On Monday 12th October by the same:
A daughter of Mr. James BUTTONSHAW, baptised Mary Jane.
A son of Mr. James GRIFFITHS, baptised James Andrew.

DEATHS
October 5: John Henry POLLARD Esq, Lieut. RN, aged 23 years.
Oct 6: Mr. William Henry CRESWILL, aged 29 years.
Oct 8: Mr. Edward MOORE, aged 36 years.
Oct 8: Mrs. Jane HURLY, wife of Mr. Michael Eagar HURLY, aged 36 years.
At Simon’s Town:
Sept 15: Mrs. Deborah WILKINSON, aged 50 years.
Sept 28: John EMMET, aged 62 years.

MARRIED on the 18th June, Robert SORBY Jun. Esq, Merchant to Lucinda, only daughter of Joseph LEVICK Jun. Esq, of Sheffield.

Saturday 17 October 1840

MARRIED by Special Licence on Friday the 9th instant at Constantia by the Rev. P.E. Faure, Lambert Johannes COLYN Esq to Aletta Martha Dirkina, widow of the late George CADOGAN Esq.

DIED at Worcester on Sunday evening the 11th instant, shortly after her delivery of a son, Christiana Petronella Elizabeth VOS, beloved wife of Joh. Henr. KULPMANN, Missionary, Rhenish Missionary Society.

DIED at Wynberg on the 16th instant, my beloved husband Nathaniel COWELL, aged 49 years, leaving a widow and six children to lament his loss.
E. COWELL.

DIED at Wynberg on the 9th October, after an illness of 3 days, Maria Jane, the beloved wife of George MILLS Esq, aged 22 years, deeply regretted by her friends and relatives.

MARRIAGES
In St.George’s Church Wynberg on the 6th October by the Rev Dr Okes:
Mr. Ralph CLARENCE to Miss Ann LAWTON.
In the Roman Catholic Church:
Oct 5: Louis OLIVAREZ to Magdalena KERSTEIN.
Oct 12: Francis RADFORD to Rose McDONALD.

CHRISTENINGS
In St.George’s Church Wynberg on Sunday 4th October by the Rev Dr Okes:
Two daughters and a son of Africa and Sarah, baptised Anna Elizabeth, Mary ann and Africa John.
On the same day by ditto:
Leentje Catherine DRIMMEL and Rosana MAGDALENE.
On Sunday 11th October by the Rev J. Fry:
A son of Harrison WATSON Esq, baptised Gerald Thomas.
In the Roman Catholic Church:
Sept. 21: A daughter of Henry DANIELS, baptised Margaret Susan.
Oct 5: A daughter of Timothy McAULIFF, a passenger in the Resource to Sydney, baptised Mary Anne.
Oct 12: A daughter of Morris GARRET, baptised Ellen.

DEATH
Oct 8: Louisa Sibert ORECHINA, aged 18 years.

Wednesday 21 October 1840

DEATH
Oct 15: John, son of Mr. John PATTERSON, aged 1 month and 1 day.

F. WILLIAMS
(From London)
Patent Wigmaker, Hairdresser and Perfumer
No.58 Longmarket-street
In returning his best thanks to his Friends, and the Public in general, begs to inform them that he has completed his Establishment with Perukes, Fronts, Fillets, Scalps, Fancy Wigs &c made by him, which are more light, cool and agreeable than the natural hair, and do not retain the perspiration. F.W. invites gentlemen to inspect his celebrated concave Razors, one of the greatest improvements.
The best possible edge given to Razors of every description. Families waited upon, and Ladies attended to Balls, Concerts &c and their Head-dresses arranged in the first style of Fashion.
Ornamental Hair Perfumery, best quality.
Desirable Rooms for Hair-cutting.

Saturday 24 October 1840.

BIRTH at 8 Orange-street, Mrs. WATERMEYER of a son.

EDICT
Master’s Office, Cape Town, 20th Oct 1840
The Next of Kin and Creditors of Johannes Hermanus Albertus COETZEE, late of Camiesberg in the District of Clanwilliam, deceased, are required to take Notice that the said deceased died intestate, and that a Meeting of the Next of Kin and Creditors of the deceased, and surviving Widow and all others whom these Presents may concern, will be held before the Resident Magistrate, at his Office, Clanwilliam, on Saturday the 5th December 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 some 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 Dative of the Minor Heirs of the deceased.
Clerke Burton, Master of the Supreme Court.

CHRISTENINGS
In the Roman Catholic Church:
Oct 20: A son of Jean Hypolate WATERING, baptised Charles Andrew.
Oct 21: A daughter of Mr. Garret WALSH, baptised Catherine.

Wednesday 28 October 1840

MARRIAGE
In St.George’s Church on Monday 26th October by the Rev Geo. Hough MA:
Hendrik WILSNAGH, widower, to Sarah DA COSTA.

CHRISTENINGS
In St.George’s Church on Monday 26th October by the Rev Geo. Hough MA:
A daughter of George Edward ROSS, baptised Christina Marthalena:
At Wynberg on Sunday 18th October by the Rev J. Fry:
A daughter of Robert and Elizabeth BYRNE, baptised Elizabeth Augusta.
On Sunday 25th Oct by the same:
A daughter of Michael QUINN and Martha his wife, baptised Mary Ann.
On the same day were baptised five coloured persons.

Saturday 31 October 1840

MARRIAGES
In St.Frances’ Church Simon’s Town, 26th Oct, by the Rev E. Judge AM:
Mr. Oliver LEWIS to Miss Ellen WILKINSON
In the Roman Catholic Church:
October 26: H.J.C. HOLMES to Catherine McCARTHY.

CHRISTENINGS
In the Roman Catholic Church:
Oct 28: A daughter of Mr. Mark TRACY, baptised Mary Ellen.
Oct 28: A daughter of Mr. James BRUCE, baptised Maria Bridget.

DEATHS
At Simon’s Town:
Oct 13: Miss Georgiana BALSTON, aged 16 years.
Oct 13: Mr. Peter Andries WIKBOOM, aged 65 years 8 months and 24 days.
Oct 21: Mr. Joseph TOZER, aged 36 years.

EDICT
Master’s Office, Cape Town, 27th Oct 1840
The Next of Kin and Creditors of Johan Diederik SPIES, late of Cape Town, deceased, are required to take Notice that the said deceased died intestate, and that a Meeting of the Next of Kin and Creditors of the deceased, and surviving Widow, 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 8th December 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 Persons as aforesaid, and Tutor dative of the Minor Heirs of the deceased.
Clerke Burton, Master of the Supreme Court.

EDICT
Master’s Office, Cape Town, 27th Oct 1840
The Next of Kin and Creditors of Jacomina OBERHOLSTER, widow of Christoffel BOTHA, late of the District of Somerset, deceased, are required to take Notice that the said deceased died without appointing any person to be her Executor, 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, Somerset, on Friday the 11th December next, at 11 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 some 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 Dative of the Minor Heirs of the deceased.
Clerke Burton, Master of the Supreme Court.

EDICT
Master’s Office, Cape Town, 27th Oct 1840
The Next of Kin and Creditors of Magdalena Elizabeth Maria MARAIS, late of Natal, deceased, are required to take Notice that the said deceased 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 Master of the Supreme Court, in the Grand Jury Room, at the Public Buildings, Cape Town on Tuesday the 8th December 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.

NOTICE
It being desired to obtain information respecting Frederick GIBSON, who emigrated to this Colony from London in or about the year 1839, and first took employment in the neighbourhood of Cape Town, and was at times afterwards seen working on the roads. It is requested that any Person who may be able to give any particulars as to the Existence or Death of the said Frederick GIBSON will favor the undersigned with an early communication. And should this meet the eye of the said Frederick GIBSON, he is recommended immediately to address himself to them, as they have something of importance to communicate.
October 9th 1840
C & H MAYNARD, Graham’s Town.

MARRIED at Gatehouse on the 10th August last, at the residence of James KIRKPATRICK Esq, by the Rev Robert Jeffrey, Oloff FEHRSZEN Esq MD, Member of the Royal College of Surgeons, to Margaret, only surviving child of the late Nelson RAE Esq MD, of Gatehouse, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland.

Wednesday 4 November 1840

CHRISTENING
In St.George’s Church on Monday 2nd November by the Rev Geo. Hough MA:
A son of Mr. Joseph MERRELLS, baptised Daniel.

DEATHS
Oct 30 (at sea): Mr. Henry KING, passenger by the Salsette, aged 53 years.
Oct 31: Grace Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. Jocelyn Percy INGRAM, aged 26 days.
Nov 2: Mr. Henry TURNBULL, Second Officer of the bark Salsette, aged 30 years.

J. FITZPATRICK
Tomb Cutter and Builder
Near the Castle-Bridge behind the castle
Monumental Inscriptions neatly executed to order.

MARRIED by Special Licence on Tuesday the 27th October at Stellenbosch by the Rev Mr T.J. Heroldt, Mr. F.H. BAMBERGER to Gesina Catharine, second daughter of Mr. F. ORLANDINE of Stellenbosch.

Saturday 7 November 1840

CHRISTENING
In the Roman Catholic Church
November 4: A daughter of Mr. M.E. HURLY, baptised Jane Harvey.

EDICT
Master’s Office, Cape Town, 4th Nov 1840
The Next of Kin and Creditors of Pieter DE GEEST and his wife Rachel Maria Johanna STUWE, late of Cape Town, both deceased, are required to take Notice that in consequence of the death of the Executrix to the Estate of Pieter DE GEEST, and of the Executors to the Estate of his deceased wife having declined to act, 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 Master of the Supreme Court, in the Grand Jury Room, at the Public Buildings, Cape Town on Tuesday the 15th December 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 Persons as aforesaid, and Tutor Dative of the Minor Heirs of the deceased.
Clerke Burton, Master of the Supreme Court.

Wednesday 11 November 1840

MARRIAGES
(By Special Licence)
In St.George’s Church on Monday 9th November by the Rev Geo. Hough MA:
Jean Josef MABILLE Esq to Miss Caroline DRURY
(By Banns)
Mr. John ARCHER, widower, to Mrs. Charlotte STONE, widow.

DEATH
Nov 9th: Capt. John BUCHANAN of the bark Glen Huntly, aged 48 years.

Saturday 14 November 1840

DIED, after an illness of only four days, Mary Ann, the beloved wife of Mr. John KING, Inspector of Police of Cape Town, aged 36 years.

EDICT
Master’s Office, Cape Town, 10th Nov 1840
The Next of Kin and Creditors of Maria Elizabeth DIPPENAAR, deceased wife of Fredrik Johannes VAN ZYL, of Camdebo in the Graaff-Reinet District, are required to take Notice that the said deceased 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, Graaff-Reinet, on Saturday the 2nd January 1841, at 11 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 some 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.
Clerke Burton, Master of the Supreme Court.

Wednesday 18 November 1840

MARRIAGES
(By Special Licence)
In St.George’s Church on Friday 13th November by the Rev Geo. Hough MA:
Jacobus Arnoldus Hurter VAN BREDA Esq M son to Mrs. Rosa Maria PHILLIPS, widow.
(By Banns)
On Monday 16th Nov by the same:
Mr. William LEETZ to Rachel Johanna PETERSON.

CHRISTENINGS
In St.George’s Church on Monday 16th November by the Rev Geo. Hough MA:
A daughter of Mr. Robt. SHEARER, baptised Margaret Ferries.
An adult person, native of the Cape, baptised Thomas, surname LEVENHOF.

DEATHS
Nov 11: Mrs. Mary Ann KING, wife of Mr. John KING, Inspector of Police of Cape Town, aged 36 years.
Nov 13: Mr. Thomas ALLEY, aged 34 years.

MARRIED by Special Licence on the 9th inst by the Rev Geo. Hogh AM, Senior Colonial Chaplain, Mr. Jean Joseph MABILLE to Miss Caroline DRURY, eldest daughter of Capt. John DRURY, Royal Marines.

Saturday 21 November 1840

DIED yesterday night about half past eleven o’clock, Mrs. Margaretha Jacoba SMUTS, widow of the late Hendrik Justinus DE WET Esq, at the age of 68 years 2 months and 9 days.
20th November 1840.

DIED on the 18th inst, Edward, youngest son of Deputy Com. General PALMER, aged 7 years and 5 months.

CHRISTENINGS
In the Roman Catholic Church:
A son of John NAUCHEL, baptised James.
A daughter of James SMYTH, baptised Florentina.

Wednesday 25 November 1840

CHRISTENINGS
In St.George’s Church on Monday 23rd November by the Rev Geo. Hough MA:
A daughter of Mr. Frederick Samuel Francis ROESCH, baptised Mary Ann.
A son of Mr. James JORDAN, baptised James Chaplin.
A daughter of the late Robert WALLACE, baptised Mary Ann.

DEATH
Nov 19: Edward, son of Charles PALMER Esq, Dep. Com. General, aged 7 years and 5 months.

Saturday 28 November 1840

DIED at Kalk Bay on the 19th November 1840, my beloved husband Johan Hendrik MULLER, born at Schweinforth am Main, aged 79 years 10 months and 8 days, after a happy union of 45 years, of which painful loss I hereby give notice to Friends and Relatives, requesting to be excused the visits of condolence.
M.H. MULLER, born RYNEKE.
Kalk Bay, Nov 1840.

MARRIED by Special Licence at Port Elizabeth on Tuesday the 17th instant, at the Residence of her Uncle P. HEUGH Esq, by the Rev Mr. McCleland, Miss Susan VAN REENEN to Lieut. James FELLOWES of the Royal Engineers.

Saturday 5 December 1840
MARRIED by Special Licence in St.George’s Church on the 1st instant by the Rev Geo. Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain, Miss Anwyn Mary MORTIMORE, only daughter of the late Geo. MORTIMORE, Gent, of Paddington-street, and eldest Grand Daughter of James FOULGER Esq, Regent-street, Borough St.Mary-le-bone, to N. STENHOUSE Esq, Rose-street, Cape Town.

It has pleased Almighty God to remove from this world unto the abode of eternal bliss, on the 25th November, after a short illness, the Right Rev. H.P. HALLBECK, Bishop of the United Brethren’s Church, and Superintendent of their Missions in South Africa. A faithful servant of Jesus Christ, his last moments were consecrated to his Redeemer, to Him, whose words and precepts he openly, and on all occasions, had proclaimed, during his life, to Christians and Gentiles. With heavenly joy he met his dissolution from this world, in which he had passed 56 years, 8 months and 7 days. To the numerous friends of the deceased this notice is given by the afflicted widow and daughter.
C.L. TEUTSCH
Acting Superintendent of Moravian Missions in South Africa
Genadendal, 1st December 1840.

MARRIAGES
(By Banns)
In St.Frances’ Church, Simon’s Town, by the Rev Edw. Judge MA:
Nov 2: Aaron BREDEVELDT to Sarah DIEDRICHSON.
Nov 16: Hendrick Niclaas BREDEVELDT to Esther Maria CHAPPLE.
In St.George’s Church, Wynberg, on Monday 30th Nov by the Rev Dr. Okes:
Mr. Alexander YOUNG to Miss Catherine Frances HOME, both of this place.
(By Special Licence)
In St.George’s Church on Tuesday 1st December by the Rev. Geo. Hough MA:
Mr. Nicol STENHOUSE to Miss Anwyn Mary MORTIMORE

CHRISTENINGS
In St.George’s Church, Wynberg on Sunday 18th October by the Rev J Fry:
Constantia Dorothea, surname LE MORDANT, native of the Colony.
Two daughters of J.L. LE MORDANT, baptised Charlotta Bonifacia and Maria Stephania Victorina.
Gertruida Poulina, native of the Colony.
Magdalena Catherina, native of the Colony.
Nov 1: A son of L.G. DIRKSE, baptised Lodewyk Johannes jacobus.
In St.George’s Church, Wynberg on Sunday 15th November by the Rev Dr. Okes:
An adult baptised Christiana Frances.
A daughter of Mr. William ANDERSON, baptised Augusta Smedmore.
Nov 29: A son of Mr. Andrew HAWTHORNE, baptised George Henry.
Nov 29: A son of Mr. Thomas MORRIS, baptised William.
Nov 29: A daughter of Mr. Thomas MORRIS, baptised Catherine Ann.
In St.Frances’ Church, Simon’s Towm by the Rev Edw. Judge MA:
Nov 2: An adult, native of the Cape, baptised Aaron.
Nov 2: An adult, native of the Cape, baptised Sarah.
Nov 23: A daughter of John SEBASTIAN, baptised Jane Harriet.
In St.George’s Church on Monday 30th November by the Rev Geo. Hough MA:
A daughter of Henry Griffiths WARE, baptised Rosina.
In the Roman Catholic Church:
Nov 20: An adult, baptised Antonio.
Nov 21: A son of Roger Jas. O’GRADY, baptised John James.
Nov 21: A son of John Daniel ASHEE, baptised John daniel.
Nov 26: A son of Aloisius REITZ, baptised Charles Aloisius.
Dec 2: An adult, baptised Frederick Christian.

DEATH
Dec1: James, son of Mr. James WHILEY, aged 1 year and 6 months.

Wednesday 9 December 1840

DIED of a decline, at the age of 72 years, 2 months and 24 days, on the night of Monday the 7th inst, at a quarter before 12 o’clock, my beloved wife Elizabeth Susanna DE LETTRE, born NÖTHLING, after a happy union of 56 years, 1 month and 13 days. She was an affectionate wife and a tender mother. I give this Notice to Relatives and Friends, and request to be excused the visits of condolence. I take this opportunity of returning my heartfelt thanks to the Family, and to the numerous Friends who gave their kind attentions to the deceased during her illness.
Francois DE LETTRE
French Consul
Cape Town 8th Dec 1840

MARRIAGE
In St.George’s Church on Monday 7th December by the Rev Geo. Hough MA:
Mr. Thomas BELL to Jane Agatha EDWARDS.

CHRISTENINGS
In the Dutch Reform Church on Sunday 6th Dec by the Rev Dr.S. Heyns DD:
A daughter of Mr. P.J. KOTZE, baptised Johanna Cornelia Sophia.
In St.George’s Church, Wynberg on Sunday the 6th Dec by the Rev Dr Okes:
A son of George TURNBULL, baptised John Magnus.
An adult, native of the colony, baptised Emily Eva.
An adult, aged 53 years and 8 months, baptised Maria Christiana.
In St.George’s Church on Monday 7th December by the Rev Geo. Hough MA:
A daughter of Mr. J. PARTRIDGE, baptised Harriet Cordelia.
A son of Mr. Edw. NOWERS, baptised Robert Boone.

DEATH
Dec 3: Mary Antoinette, daughter of John RAINIER Esq, Captain HM Army, aged 4 months and 8 days.

Saturday 12 December 1840

MARRIAGE
In the Lutheran Church on Sunday 22 Nov
Mr. Petrus Johannes FRISLEW to Mrs. Elizabeth Susanna WERNER, widow of the late Mr. Edmund BUTTER.

CHRISTENINGS
In St.George’s Church on Thursday 10th December by the Rev Geo. Hough MA:
An adult person, native of the Cape, baptised Lydia, surname NAAMAN.
An adult person, native of this colony, baptised Lawrence, surname KANNEMEYER
An adult person, native of this colony, baptised Jacob William, surname HENDRIKZEN

DIED at Chinsurah in Bengal, on the 25th September last, aged 75 years and 7 months, my eldest and only remaining Brother, Daniel Anthony OVERBEEK Esq, of which notice is hereby given to friends and relatives.
G.E. OVERBEEK
Cape Town, 10th December 1840

EDICT
Master’s Office, Cape Town, 8th Dec 1840
The Next of Kin and Creditors of Harriet THOMAS, deceased wife of William MATTHEWS of the Division of Uitenhage, are required to take Notice that the said deceased 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, Uitenhage, on Tuesday the 19th January 1841, 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 some 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.
Clerke Burton, Master of the Supreme Court.

Saturday 19 December 1840

EDICT
Master’s Office, Cape Town, 15th Dec 1840
The Next of Kin and Creditors of Willem Jacobus PELSER, late of the District of Colesberg, deacesed, are required to take Notice that the said deceased died without appointing any Person to be his Executor, 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, Colesberg, on Saturday the 30th January 1841, 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 some 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.
Clerke Burton, Master of the Supreme Court.

Wednesday 23 December 1840

MARRIAGES
In St.George’s Church on Monday 14th December by the Rev Geo. Hough MA:
Mr. Neil More McINTYRE to Maria Hendrica ROOS.
Mr. Robert FRASER to Mrs. May Ann BIGGHAM, widow
On Monday 21st Dec by the same:
Mr. Thomas FANT to Miss Sarah HOLLOWAY

CHRISTENINGS
In St.George’s Church on Monday 14th December by the Rev Geo. Hough MA:
A daughter of Mr. Edward Brown KIRTON, baptised Amelia Dinah.
A daughter of Mr. William PRESTWICH, baptised Ellen Deborah.
On Monday 21st Dec by the same:
A son of Mr. George WILSON, baptised Ricahrd Crewe.
A daughter of Mr. William EDWARDS, baptised Dorothea Johanna.
A daughter of Robert DEEKER, baptised Susan Ann.
In St.george’s Church, Wynberg on Sunday 13th Dec by the Rev Dr Okes:
Two adults, natives of the colony, baptised darries and Elizabeth.
A daughter of the above, baptised Sarah Christiana.
An adult, baptised Catherine Susan TRACIE.
In Rondebosch Church on Sunday the 15th Novemeber by the Rev J Fry:
A son of G.W. PRINCE Esq, baptised Edward Beecher.
22 Nov: an adult native of this colony, baptised Maria Maria, surname PHILIP.
27 Nov: A daughter of Daniel J. CLOETE Esq, baptised Charlotte Williamina.
An apprentice of D.J. CLOETE Esq, baptised Marietze.
29th Nov: A son of Mr. Michel BUTLER, baptised William John.

DEATHS
12 Dec: William BIRKETT, aged 33 years.
13 Dec: Mrs. Malvina Gray DRAY, aged 59 years.
16 Dec: Mr. Thomas Cadwalader OWEN, aged 38 years and 7 months.
Dec 17: Thomas ADAMS, aged 17 years.
Dec 21: Eliza, daughter of David DAVIDS, aged 1 year and 6 days.

DIED this morning at a quarter past 4 o’clock, Mary Ann, aged 29 years and 3 months, the beloved wife of Mr. John FELL Jun, leaving him and four young children to lament the loss of an affectionate wife and tender mother.
Tuesday 22nd December 1840.

DIED on the 22nd December 1840, Ellen Deborah, infant daughter of Captain Richard JENKINS, HM 25th Regiment, aged 7 months.

Saturday 26 December 1840

MARRIAGE
(By Special Licence)
In St.George’s Church on Wednesday 23rd December by the Rev Geo. Hough MA:
Walter PRITCHARD Esq to Miss Susanna HOOLE

DEATHS
Dec22: Ellen Deborah, daughter of Richard JENKINS Esq, Captain HM 25th Regiment, aged 7 months and 8 days.
Dec22: Mrs. Mary Ann FELL, wife of Mr. John FELL Jun, aged 29 years and 3 months.
Dec23: Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. Henry MORLAND, aged 1 year, 2 months and 12 days.

Wednesday 30 December 1840

CHRISTENINGS
In St.George’s Church on Monday 28th December by the Rev Geo. Hough MA:
A daughter of Mr. Richard BANKS, baptised Amelia Caroline.
A son of Mr. Henry ADAMS, baptised Henry Thomas Matthew.
A daughter of Mr. James WHITAKER, baptised Georgiana.

DEATHS
Dec 25: Cornelia Clarissa HOWES, aged 45 years.
Dec 26: Thomas Moffet COWEN, seaman, aged 20 years and 10 months.
Dec 27: Catharine Isabella, daughter of Mr. Edw. WOOLLWARD, aged 1 month and 8 days.