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South African Commercial Advertiser 1838 - 4 - October to December

Wednesday 3 October 1838

CHRISTENINGS
On Monday 1st October by the Rev geo. Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
A daughter of Mr. James CHAPMAN, baptised Elizabeth.
A son of Mr. Thomas BUTT, baptised Richard Thomas.
A son of Mr. Richard HAYBITTEL, baptised Richard Thomas.

DEATH
Sept 30: Mr. George Thomas BARKER, aged 17 years.

TO LET
Plumstead Cottage, situated at Wynberg, the property of Mrs. BATT.
For particulars apply to H.E. RUTHERFOORD & Brother.

BIRTH on Monday the 1st instant. Mrs. SELBY of a daughter.
Cape Town, 2nd Oct 1838

Saturday 6 October 1838

DEATHS
Oct 2: Christopher Robert, son of Mr. Peter TONKIN, aged 16 months.
In Simon’s Town:
Sept 19: Andries Geo. PAYNE, aged 48 years and 10 months.

BIRTH on Friday the 5th instant, Mrs. VALENTIN of a son.
Cape Town, 6th October 1838.

Master’s Office, Cape Town, 2nd October 1838
EDICT
The Next of Kin and Creditors of Piet BEZUIDENHOUT, late of the District of Uitenhage, deceased, are required to take notice that the said Piet BEZUIDENHOUT died intestate, and that a Meeting of the Next of Kin and Creditors of the Deceased, and surviving Widow Johanna Catharina Janze VAN VUUREN, and all others whom these presents may concern, will be held before the Resident Magistrate at his Office, Uitenhage, on Tuesday the 18th November 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.
Clerke Burton, Master of the Supreme Court

Wednesday 10 October 1838

MARRIAGES
On Monday 8th October by the Rev Geo. Hough, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
William Joseph BECKETT to Rachel Clarissa MEYER
Charles ANDREWS to Mary Precillar NORGAN [sic]
On Tuesday the 9th October by the same:
Mr. Joseph WOODMAN to Mrs. Margaret HOGSFLESH, widow.

CHRISTENINGS
On Monday 8th October by the Rev Geo. Hough, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
A son of Mr. James BRUCE, baptised James Benjamin.
A daughter of Mr. Charles HIGGS, baptised Mary Ann.
A son of Elijah QUARTERMAIN, baptised Charles.
Five children, baptised Rosa ARENDSEN, Africa ARENDSEN, Sophy BROWN, Alexander BROWN and Magdalena BROWN.
An adult person, baptised Cornelius, surname SCHELDER.
An adult person, baptised Charles, surname LENDOR.

DEATH
Oct 3: Catharine Jacoba NICOLAAS, Native of this Colony, aged 39 years.

Saturday 13 October 1838

BIRTH Sept 29th at Port Elizabeth, Mrs. F.O. HUTCHINSON of a son.

BIRTH on Wednesday the 26th September last, Mrs. RAWSTORNE of a son.

200 COTTAGE ALLOTMENTS
ELLIOTT Brothers have the pleasure to announce to the public that they have received instructions from the Proprietor to sell by Public Auction, on Monday morning the 29th instant, in 200 Cottage Allotments, forming part of that valuable Estate
The Vineyard
formerly the property of William HAWKINS Esq. The various lots will be so divided as to form the most eligible spots for the erection of Cottages with Garden Ground: Most abundantly supplied with water from the Liesbeck River, and bounded by the main roads of Protea and Newlands, altogether forming the most splendid view in Africa, and decidedly the most healthy and pleasant part of the Colony.
The Proprietor is willing to advance Money to Purchasers at the rate of 5 per cent per annum, to enable them to commence building.
Liberal Stryk Money will be given.
Refreshments will be provided.
For Plans and Conditions of Sale, apply to ELLIOTT Brothers
Auctioneers, Heeregracht.

Wednesday 17 October 1838

MARRIED at Simon’s Town by the Rev Mr. Frazer, Mr. Josiah ANDERSON to Miss Isabella Elizabeth GRIGGS, eldest daughter of Mr. James GRIGGS, late Master Shipwright of HM Naval Yard.

BIRTH on the 13th inst at Green Point, the lady of John KING Esq of a son.

BIRTH at Plumstead on Saturday the 13th inst, the lady of William HUDLESTON Esq, Madras Civil Service, of a daughter.
Cape Town, 15th Oct 1838.

DIED at Tygerberg on the 8th October, after an illness of only twelve hours, Mr. Allan LOWRIE, aged 56 years, lamented by his Widow and his acquaintance. The deceased was Overseer in the service of Colonel HANSON, and had been many years Overseer in the Government service. The Widow of the Deceased begs to return her sincere thanks to Colonel HANSON and his Household for their kind attention to her Husband.
Mary A. LOWRIE
Cape Town, Oct 13 1838.

Saturday 20 October 1838

MARRIAGES
On Monday 15th October by the Rev Geo. Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
William LODGE to Elizabeth BROWN
At Simon’s Town on Monday 8th October by the Rev Henry Frazer AB:
Mr. Josiah ANDERSON to Miss Isabella Elizabeth GRIGGS

CHRISTENINGS
On Monday 15th October by the Rev Geo. Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
A son of Mr. Donald CAMERON, baptised Jacob Vanreenen.
A son of Mr. Daniel MILLS, baptised Frederic William.
A son of Lodewyk Gabriel DIRKZE, baptised William Charles Ernstz.

Wednesday 24 October 1838

CHRISTENINGS
In the Episcopal Church, Wynberg by the Rev Holt Okes DD:
Sept 2: An adult person, baptised Louisa, surname COOPER.
Sept 2: An adult person, baptised Mary, surname JACKSON.
Sept 9: A daughter of John TAYLOR, baptised Nancy Elizabeth Frances.
Sept 9: A daughter if William, native of Mosambique, baptised Dorothea Sarah.
Oct 7: A son of Mr. Thomas MORRIS, baptised Felix.
Oct 7: A daughter of T. DENTON, baptised Victoria.
Oct 14: A daughter of Mr. LOXTON, baptised Emma.
In St.Frances’ Church, Simon’s Town on Sunday 7th October by the Rev Henry Frazer AB:
A daughter of Henry SPRINGHALL, baptised Mary Ann.
In St.Andrew’s Church on Sunday the 20th October by the Rev Dr. Adamson:
A daughter of Mr. William MILLER, baptised Catherine Ann.
On Monday 22nd October by the Rev Geo. Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
A daughter of Hercules TENNANT Esq, baptised Cornelia Agatha.
A son of Godfrey RAWSTORNE Esq, baptised John George James.
A son of Mr. Abraham BARTHOLOMEW, baptised Abraham.

DEATH
Oct 20th: Adeliza PROSSER, aged 28 years.

Saturday 27 October 1838

J.D. FILMALTER
No.3 Castle-street
Begs to inform his Friends and the Public that he has just unpacked a splendid assortment of China Breakfast and Tea Services; richly cut Glassware in variety; Dinner Services &c.
J.D.F. has also received Boulogne Sausages, Sardines in Oil, Anchovies, Brandy Fruits, Florence Oil, Prunes, Vermicelli, Maccaroni and a fresh investment of Pickles.

Wednesday 31 October 1838

MARRIED this day by Special Licence, by the Rev J. Spyker, Mr. J.N. RUSSOUW Jun. to Miss A.C. BLANCKENBERG.
Cape Town, 30th Oct 1838.

BIRTH at Seapoint on the 24th October, the lady of the Hon’ble Mr. Justice MENZIES of a daughter.

MARRIAGE
On Tuesday 30th October by the Rev Geo. Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
Mr. Thomas James WELCH to Miss Mary Ann BOUCHER.

CHRISTENINGS
On Monday 29th October by the Rev Geo. Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
A son of the late Mr. Peter MESTAER, baptised Peter.
A son of Mr. George WILLIAMS, baptised Robert John.
In St.Andrew’s Church on Sunday 28th October by the Rev Dr. Adamson:
A son of Mr. James HUTTON, baptised Edmond.

DEATHS
Oct 23rd: Mr. William HUTCHONS, aged 44 years.
Oct 24th: Robert WALKER, seaman, native of North Shields.
Oct 24th: Ann, wife of William BUSH, aged 39 years.
Oct 27th: John SMITH, seaman, aged 34 years.

Saturday 3 November 1838

Master’s Office, Cape Town, 30th October 1838
EDICT
The Next of Kin and Creditors of Anna Susanna Fredrica LEHMAN, deceased wife of Andries BESTER, of Riet Valley, in the Cape District, are required to take notice that the said Anna Susanna Fredrica LEHMAN, deceased wife of Andries BESTER, 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 Master of the Supreme Court in the Grand Jury Room, at the Public Buildings, Cape Town on Tuesday the 11th 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, and Tutor Dative of the Minor Heirs of the Deceased.
Clerke Burton, Master of the Supreme Court

Master’s Office, Cape Town, 30thOctober 1838
EDICT
The Next of Kin and Creditors of Jan Wentzel HORAK, late of Somerset, Hottentot’s Holland, deceased, are required to take notice that the said Jan Wentzel HORAK 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 12th 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 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 Dative of the Minor Heirs of the Deceased.
Clerke Burton, Master of the Supreme Court

Wednesday 7 November 1838

CHRISTENINGS
On Monday 5th November by the Rev Geo. Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
Two sons of Hugh GIBB Esq Hon.E.I.C.S., baptised Henry Francis and Reginald Kennett.
A daughter of Mr. William Egger CORBITT, baptised Gertrude Frances Ellert.
A son of Mr. William Edward SCOTT Jun, baptised Simon Joseph.
Two children of Cornelius FRY, baptised Kitty Catherine and John Cornelius.
An adult person baptised Louisa Elizabeth, surname HELY.

DEATH
Nov 1: Mr. Mark NOBLE, aged 42 years.

Wednesday 14 November 1838

MARRIAGE
By Special Licence
On Saturday 10th November by the Rev Geo. Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
Theophilus SHEPSTONE Esq to Miss Maria PALMER.

CHRISTENINGS
On Monday 12th November by the Rev Geo. Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
A daughter of Mr. Henry HULL, baptised Sophia Bourhill.
A son of Mr. Richard Crew ARDERNE, baptised John George.
A daughter of Henry Griffiths WARE, baptised Elizabeth.

DEATHS
Nov 5: James, son of Mr. David LILLIS, aged 25 days.
Nov 7: Ann BERTRAM, wife of John BARKER Esq, Attorney at Law, aged 25 years.
Nov 10: Mr. Joseph SCOTT, aged 60 years.
Nov 10: Mr. Thomas JOHNSON, aged 57 years and 5 months.
Nov 11: William Martin, son of William ASSUE, native of China, aged 11 years, 7 months and 24 days.

Wednesday 21 November 1838

MARRIAGE
On Monday 19th November by the Rev Geo. Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
George STEWART to Prudence KEAST

DEATHS
Nov 14: David STUBBS, aged 40 years.
Nov 16: Alfred Stratford, son of Mr. George SPIERS, aged 15 months.
Nov 20: James George, son of H.R. HORNE Esq, aged 7 years and 11 months.

CHRISTENING in the Scotch Kirk on Monday the 11th November 1838 by the Rev Jas. Adamson DD, a daughter of Dr. BROWN, baptised Johanna Catherine.

Saturday 24 November 1838

MARRIAGE
On Wednesday 21st November by the Rev Geo. Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
Thomas HUSTWICK to Fredrica Aletta STERRENBERG.

DEATHS
Nov 19: On board the Margaret, James, son of Bridget MACK, aged 1 year and 8 months.
At Wynberg Nov 8: Lieut. Walter COOK, aged 25 years.
At Simon’s Town Nov 15: Joseph SMITH, seaman, HMS Melville, aged 23 years and 5 months.
Nov 15: John REED, seaman HMS Scout, aged 16 years.

Wednesday 28 November 1838

DEATH at Cape Town on the 23rd instant, aged 3½ years, Margaret, daughter of Mr. A.S. ROBERTSON.

MARRIAGES
On Monday 26th November by the Rev Geo. Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
Mr. James PAYNE to Mrs. Christina Hendrica DE LORME, Widow.
Cornelius SCHELDER to Johanna Susanna HANSSON.
Anthony GOMES to Louisa Elizabeth HELY.

CHRISTENINGS
On Monday 26th Nov by the Rev Geo. Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
A son of Mr. John GALLOWAY, baptised Stephen John.
A daughter of Mr. John MARTIN, baptised Maria.

DEATH
Nov 24: Charles, son of Chas. BUSH, aged 1 year 5 months and 14 days.

Saturday 1 December 1838

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on the 16th inst, the lady of Jas. CHALMERS Esq, Surgeon, of a son.

MARRIAGE
At Wynberg, November 18
Peter Daniel HENDRICKS to Louisa JORDAN

CHRISTENINGS
On Wednesday 28th Nov by the Rev Geo. Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
A son of John KING Esq baptised Charles Burton.
In the Episcopal Church Wynberg by the Rev H. Okes DD:
Nov 9: Sasmair, an adult, baptised Abraham.
Nov 9: Sullen, an adult, baptised Mina.
Nov 11: A daughter of W. Chas. LINES, baptised Mary Ann.
Two daughters of A. WIEGELS baptised Hendrina Johanna and Susanna Elizabeth.
A son of S.M. WIEGELS baptised Henry John.
Nov 16: A daughter of W. HUDLESTONE Esq of the Madras Civil Service, baptised Matilda.
Nov 22: A son of Mr. William HOLLAND, baptised William.
Nov 25: A daughter of J. SASMAN, baptised Bohia Elizabeth.
A daughter of Charles HUMAN baptised Mina Catharina.

Wednesday 5 December 1838

DEATH at Stellenbosch on the 3rd instant, Edward, the infant son of Mr. DRINKWATER, aged 1 year and 5 months.

Saturday 8 December 1838

Master’s Office, Cape Town, 4th December 1838
EDICT
The Next of Kin and Creditors of Maria Johanna WIWIGE, deceased wife of Leendert Hendrik DU PLOOY, of the Beaufort District, are required to take notice 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, Beaufort on Friday the 18th January 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, in the place and stead of the Testamentary Executors Roedolf Johannes RAATH, who has declined to act, and Dirk Wouter DU PLOOY, who has left the Colony.
Clerke Burton, Master of the Supreme Court

MARRIED
At Masaliputam on Monday the 17th September by the Rev V. Shortland, Chaplain of Vizagapatam, John ROHDE Esq. M.C.S. to Sophia Catherine, fourth daughter of P.J. TRUTER Esq, Civil Commissioner, Cape of Good Hope. From the Madras Spectator, 26th Sept 1838.

MARRIED on the Camp Ground on Monday the 21st November by the Rev P.E. Faure V.D.M., Johannes Andreas TRUTER O.son Esq To Miss Anna Johanna Andrea LIND, third daughter of C.M. LIND Esq, Simon’s Town.

Mrs. BOURHILL
Victoria Cottage, Green Point
Having, by the state of the weather, been deprived of the attendance of many Ladies at her late Sale, respectfully announces that a Private Sale of the remainder of her small but choice Consignment of Millinery, Fancy Goods, Children’s Dresses &c will be continued daily at above until the whole be disposed of.

DIED on the 27th November, my beloved son John Hendrik, aged 1 year and 23 days; and on the following day, my beloved wife Helena Maria Elizabeth, aged 31 years 6 months and 23 days. Friends and relatives join in lamenting this bereavement.
Solon VAN HAGHT
Cape Town, 7th Dec 1838.

CHRISTENINGS
On Wednesday the 5th December by the Rev Geo. Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
A son of the Hon’ble Henry CLOETE Esq, baptised Robert Graham.
A son of the late Joseph STURGIS Esq, baptised John Everard Samuel.

DEATH
Dec 5: Margaret, wife of Mr. Chas. DAWSON, aged 24 years 7 months and 2 days.

Wednesday 12 December 1838

MARRIAGES
On Monday 10th Dec by the Rev Geo. Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
Mr. Isaac BROWN to Miss Elizabeth Petronella ENGELBRECHT.
At Rondebosch on Thursday 5th December [sic] by the Rev W.T. Blenkinsop:
Mr. Allen TAYLOR to Miss Rebecca Chase STAMLER.

CHRISTENINGS
On Wednesday the 7th December [sic] by the Rev George Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
A daughter of Mr. Henry Aug. PAINE, baptised Charlotte Catharine.
On Monday the 10th inst by the same:
A son of Mr. Samuel BARKER, baptised Samuel Arthur.
A son of Trainche, native of the Cape, baptised Frederick.
At Rondebosch on the 29th October by the Rev W.Thos. Blenkinsop, Officiating Minister:
An adult native of this Colony, baptised Alexander ABRAHAM.
At Rondebosch on the 18th Nov by the Rev H Okes DD:
A daughter of W.T. BLENKINSOP, Chaplain on the Hon’ble East India Company’s Madras Establishment, baptised Henrietta.

DEATHS
Dec 6: Thomas DEANE, aged 30 years.
Dec 6: John William, son of Mr. W.N. WINDELL, aged 10 days.

Saturday 15 December 1838

DIED on the 5th inst, our beloved Mother Mrs. J.C. WIESE, Widow of the late O.M. BERGH Esq, aged 75 years 8 months and 10 days.
In name of the joint Children
M.A. BERGH
10th Dec 1838.

DEATH in Cape Town on the 12th Dec 1838, Alexina Eliza MAYNARD, daughter of J. DE SMIDT Esq, Dep Asst. Com. General

Wednesday 19 December 1838

BIRTH at Rondebosch on the 15th inst, the lady of J. DUNBAR Esq of the Bengal Civil Service of a daughter.

BIRTH on Sunday the 16th inst, Mrs. C.F. JURITZ of a son.

MARRIAGE
On Monday the 17th December by the Rev George Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
Mr. George Ellerd WHILEY to Miss Helena Johanna KANNEMEYER.

CHRISTENINGS
On Monday 17th Dec by the Rev George Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
A daughter of Thomas HALL baptised Jane.
In St.Frances’ Church Simon’s Town on Sunday 9th Dec by the Rev Henry Frazer AB:
A son of John BAKER, Quarter-master Serjeant of HM 94th Regt, baptised Richard George Apollo.
A son of Wm FORBES, drum-major of HM 94th Regt, baptised William George.
A daughter of Wm. ALLEN, private HM 94th Regt, baptised Ellen Apollina.
Dec 10: A son of John GOLDIN, private HM 94th Regt, baptised John Apollo.
At Klaver Valley on Sunday Dec 9th by the Rev John Fry RN:
A daughter of James CAVE, baptised Sarah.

DEATHS
Dec 10th: Henry, son of Thomas PASCOE, aged 1 year and 2 months.
Dec 13th: James MILLER, aged 53 years.
Dec 16th: Miss Margaret FINDLAY, aged 23 years.

Saturday 22 December 1838

DEATHS
16th: Mr. Richard WILSON, aged 45 years.
Simon’s Town, Dec 5th: Louisa EMMET, aged 67 years.

Saturday 29 December 1838

DIED at Swellendam on the 24th December, Catherine Marjory, youngest child of the Rev W. ROBERTSON, aged 13 months and 10 days.
Cape Town, Dec 27th 1838

CHRISTENINGS
On Wednesday the 26th December by the Rev george Hough MA, Senior Colonial Chaplain:
A daughter of Mr. William BUCHANAN, baptised Arabella Margaret.
A son of Thomas KERR, baptised Richard Ormsby.
An adult person, native of this Colony, baptised Louisa Isabella, surname POWELSE.
An adult person, native of this Colony, baptised Abraham, surname FISHER.
An adult person, native of this Colony, baptised Francis, surname BREDEN.

DEATHS
Dec 21: John Thomas, son of Mr. Thos. SMITH, aged 1 year and 14 days.
Dec 26: Emily, daughter of Mr. John Thos. LEGG, aged 17 days.

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